Each of the three tower blocks – Lauderdale, Shakespeare and Cromwell Towers – has a porter at a front desk in the ground floor entrance foyer, 24 hours a day. They are there for security and to help residents. There is an intercom system between each flat and the front desk.
The terrace blocks do not have resident staff. But Barbican Estate staff collect rubbish, clean common parts and are available to help residents – you just have to find them first.
During office hours, the Central Services office near Crispins in Lauderdale Place is open. Their phone number is 020 7628 4341. They can help with most practical difficulties. It is a good idea to leave a duplicate set of flat keys with them. They keep a lockable cabinet for them.
Each car park is manned round the clock by car park attendants. They are the people to turn to for help outside office hours. They have access to the Central Services office so they can get your duplicate keys for you if you mislay your own keys. If you need packages delivered, you can have them left with the car park attendants.

Reception as imagined in a Barbican estate letting brochure.
Electrics
Water
Ventilation
Rubbish
Garchey
Heating
Television
Lifts
Staff