XY Apartments, NW1

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

No budget supermarkets around, which would be very useful, however, there's Waitrose in Coal Drops Yard and a Sainsbury's Local downstairs if you need anything. 390 and 274 are the easiest buses to catch in the area

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

We couldn't be happier with our landlord who is always so prompt to assist us with anything we need.

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

There's Community Fibre in the building, which is fantastic and gives you super fast internet at a reasonable price.

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

Close to Kings Cross and Camden. Excellent transport links Sainsburys local right next door and Waitrose a bit closer. Area being developed massively so looks a bit rubbish right now but in the future has great potential. Doesn’t feel too safe at night Can be very loud, especially because of the club right opposite. No issues with other building members or tenants. Excellent reception staff.

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

The property agent has been awful at responding to any issues and has been of no help. The repair company is a nightmare to deal with.

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

Egg London next door which means it can get very noisy if the windows are open in the flat.

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

There is a small Sainsbury's Local less than a minute walk from our building which is very convenient to grab any quick necessities. The closest large grocery shops are situated a short bus/tube journey away. There is a 390 bus right outside our building which conveniently takes you straight to Kings Cross station and/or Oxford Street. Egg, a nightclub, is on the opposite side of the road and I heard it's loud for some residents during Fri/Sat. However, my flat faces away from that direction so we can't hear it. I haven't seen many options for parking, though we don't require it. No issues with anti-social behaviour so far.

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

N/A - no problems so far. The building management and our landlord have been superb and very friendly.

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

Do a bit more research / enquiries regarding the internet. If you are used to fast broadband, the building may not (yet) be equipped to provide you with good coverage.

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

Views and aspect are spectacular. Main issue is the Islington side of the road opposite the block is suffering from under investment and not benefiting from the KX regeneration. Looks like its might be slowly changing but is a shame. And it can be really loud here.

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

Initial snagging was prompt. Main issue was when Camden council took over. Then we saw the inevitable dip in service.

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

I think it's a better development now than when we moved in. There's new businesses opening up around here which should develop the community further.

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

* Shops are located quite far. There's a Sainsbury's Local downstairs though. * Quite far from any Underground and Overground lines. There's a 390 bus stop in front of the building and takes you to King's Cross area.

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

I have had no problems so far. The management and reception team are efficient.

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

I wish I had known that there are barely no shops nearby.