PHOTO: The Landmark at St Leonards. DOMAIN
Residents of a lavish 43-story residential tower, boasting stunning Sydney Harbour views, have unleashed scathing criticism in online reviews, likening their experience to living in a prison rather than a luxury home.
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The Landmark at St Leonards, nestled in Sydney‘s prestigious lower north shore, was marketed as the pinnacle of opulence and sophistication. Featured on Channel Nine’s Luxe Listings Sydney, its Grand Sky penthouse, described as the most expensive north of the Harbour Bridge, was listed for a staggering $18.5 million by Black Diamondz Property.
However, disillusioned neighbors below decry their existence as anything but glamorous due to what they describe as oppressive management practices enforced by the strata committee.
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Residents lament the stringent regulations governing common areas, building facilities, waste disposal, and parking, equating their living experience to that of being incarcerated in a ‘big prison.’ This sentiment is echoed in the dismal Google rating of just 2.2 out of 5 stars for the upscale establishment.
Complaints range from draconian enforcement of rules to exorbitant fines for minor infractions, such as unauthorized parking in visitor spaces. The strata committee, led by Bill McGowan, founder of Fastway Couriers and owner of the penthouse, has been singled out for its uncompromising approach.
Furthermore, residents allege pervasive surveillance, citing instances of drones flying around the premises, leading to feelings of constant monitoring. However, The Landmark denies any involvement with such activities.
Renting a one-bedroom apartment at The Landmark starts at $950-a-week (pictured)
The indoor lap pool (pictured) is described by The Landmark as ‘generous’
Moreover, issues such as blocked rubbish chutes, persistent basement odors, and inadequate amenities have further soured residents’ perceptions of their supposedly luxurious abode.
Attempts by the strata committee to address grievances through newsletters and digital screens in elevators have been met with accusations of public shaming.
A crumpled clothesline with a reminder about the rules was pictured in one newsletter
Several residents complained the gym was small with only half a dozen pieces of equipment
The kids play area is exclusively available to residents at The Landmark
Despite claims of efforts to rectify issues, discontent among residents persists, with many expressing disappointment over the lackluster facilities and management’s purported indifference to their concerns.
While The Landmark remains a symbol of affluence on Sydney’s skyline, for its residents, the reality falls far short of the promised luxury lifestyle.
Pictured is the one of the ‘state-of-the-art screening rooms at The Landmark
The music room, complete with grand piano, can be used as a rehearsal or practice space
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL