8 minute walk to Underground station with many lines ( Whitechapel), similar walk to other DLR and Overground stations (Shadwell) , area is not a very touristy area but is centrally located, walkable/bike-able to City of London, building maintenance was a bit slow to fix elevators and clean elevator lobbies. Apartment is large, and has good views of Central London, includes combined washer dryer. Apartment was clean. Bike share station is across the street. Apartment bedroom had a long thin passage designed for hanger rack (possibly) that could be used for out of the way storage, window with view is in kitchen. Entrance to building is across the street from two supermarkets one large and one smaller, which stay open late for convenience, area is not very loud for the most part.