Blackstock BMO

A community in the borough of Islington, London

The Blackstock Estate consists of 185 units situated in a dense mixed development compromising four medium rise balcony access blocks, three blocks with lifts.


Twyford, Elwood and Hurlock House were built by the Greater London Council in 1939 and were renovated in the mid-eighties by Islington council when lift shafts and bin chutes were added. Blackstock House is situated on the main road and was built in 1955. Properties range from bedsits to three bedroomed flats.

What is the Blackstock Management Organisation?

The BMO was set up by your residents association with the support of Islington council.

The purpose of the BMO is to maintain and upkeep the Blackstock Estate to the highest possible standards and provide service to tenants and lease holders.

It has a proper constitution and must obey the rules of the registrar of Friendly societies. BMO is run by a board of residents elected by the members at an annual meeting.

The successful care and upkeep of the estate is dependent on an effective partnership between the residents and the BMO. It is the responsibility of residents to keep the front of their own homes clean and tidy.

All shared areas i.e. corridors, stairwells and lifts are cleaned by the BMO, but It is the responsibility of all tenants to ensure that  members/visitors of their household do not discard litter or damage any part of the property.