A guide to living in Borough of Islington

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Amazing transport links via archway tube station and an endless array of shops on your doorsteps makes going about your day very easy.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I recently had maintenance work completed in my apartment and the process was absolutely incredible, sabir was professional, polite and very skilled in the work he did , I was very pleased how everything went from start to finish.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Before you move to vantage point it’s difficult to see the amount of shops / restaurants within a walking distance, so it’s good to keep that in mind when considering moving there.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Excellent transport links. Nice cafes and restaurants nearby. Plenty of options for groceries. Also a nice park. Area is okay but not a highlight, still alright as it's easy to reach a lot of nearby and central areas.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They always respond, most issues raised get resolved and turnaround is good. The maintenance inside the apartments, when requested, has been good and the people doing the maintenance are very nice. Outside of the apartments I've mentioned at least one thing that I would like to see improved.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The restaurants and cafes keep getting better. There is a market on Saturdays too. Apartments get warm. Internet is capped monthly (though I've never hit the cap, but it's something I have not seen in years elsewhere) and I've experienced moments of unreliability in the daytime (and little to no support in the nighttime, which should also be there). With the size of the building, a service with full fiber all the way to the apartments should be possible - and would not have fluctuations.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location is excellent, with grocery stores, the underground, and bus stops just a minute away. However, there are occasional issues with street activity, including drunk individuals, homelessness, and frequent police and ambulance sirens.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Responsive and reliable, addressing issues quickly and efficiently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I didn’t know about the gym induction fee. Also, I initially thought the location was only convenient for the underground, but it’s great for bus and overground connections too.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good: living right at the tube station, great selection of food shops, proximity to multiple parks and cafés Bad: during evening and nighttime hours the local area around the buidling do not feel the safest, particularly in winter time with the early darkness; there can be some noise due to the big streets in the surrounding area and the hospital

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I have not had any significant issues, only a flickering lightbulb in the bathroom. It was easily fixed after a couple of weeks without hassle.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I have had no surprises, in a good way. After viewing I had a good feeling about this building and it was confirmed.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The staff are the best bit hands down. Marcia, Felix and Juan (when he worked here) were all friends and extremely helpful.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Amazingly, efficiently and with a smile. Marcia and Felix are the best.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Archway is an acquired taste, however the building is very safe and the community is lovely.