Agora at The Collective

​I have mixed feelings about writing this review because, physically, The Collective DC is a fantastic property. I have to give credit where it is due: the amenities are top-tier, and the maintenance/cleaning crews do an incredible job keeping the common areas spotless. It truly has the potential to be a premier luxury living experience. ​However, the experience of actually living here is ruined by the management team. ​Once you sign your lease, the communication stops. Emails regarding leasing questions or concerns routinely go unanswered for weeks, and trying to get a hold of someone in the office who can actually make a decision is a constant struggle. ​Furthermore, management refuses to enforce the community rules. Terms outlined in the lease regarding resident conduct and community standards are treated as suggestions rather than rules. Management is passive, often ignoring repeat violations or just sending out generic mass emails that solve nothing. ​It is frustrating to pay premium rent for a "luxury" building where the administration is this unresponsive. The cleaning staff and the building itself deserve 5 stars, but the management brings the experience down significantly. I cannot recommend moving here until the administration changes its approach.

I'm fairly new to the Agora (2 weeks) but so far I love living here. Arlen has been, and still is, an amazing person who made my move seamless, extremely responsive, and made me feel like I was home from the beginning. The amenities is also a huge plus, which I tend to utilize as soon as I finish unpacking. The concierge is friendly, the neighbors are friendly, and the space is extremely clean. I highly recommend moving here since it is definently worth every penny. The view I have every morning is also the icing on the cake. 🥰 10/10 highly recommend.

Lived at Agora for over three years and absolutely loved it. They meticulously clean and maintain all common areas, hallways, amenities, etc. daily. Responses on maintenance requests are second to none (although I rarely needed anything, everything was in great shape). Most importantly to me, I always felt safe. The neighbors are the best. Everyone who works at The Collective are superb. The concierge team always went above and beyond. Yes, the amenities, location, and rooftop views are fantastic but the amazing team and neighbors are what made it hardest to leave. I would recommend The Collective to anyone looking in SE DC.

Not going to lie, the Rooftop is underrated. It’s actually an amazing Rooftop, with the pool and the view!🫡 I’ve been to multiple apartment rooftops and this is one is probably Top 5! From the pool, to the bar, to the vibes!

I moved into agora in May and have loved everything about it. The amenities are amazing, I never hear my neighbors (upstairs or on either side of me), maintenance requests are always fixed quickly. Also Nora and Jessica at the front desk are always so sweet! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quiet place with great amenities. Updating my review to give a shoutout to the cleaning staff because it’s always spotless in all the buildings at the collective. They do an amazing job!

Djenabou Barry made my move to the Agora very easy. She truly made me feel at home during the visit and I immediately applied to rent at Agora. She has helped me throughout the move in process and is the first person I ask for help at the Agora. If you are looking to move to the best building in Navy Yard Capitol Hill, take the time to ask for the best leasing agent, Djenabou Barry. Thanks.

Great place to live! I have lived at both Park Chelsea and Agora. I absolutely love The Collective. Big shout out to Arlen in the leasing office. He is so attentive, professional, and great to work with. When I moved apartments he helped me get everything I needed in a timely fashion and worked with me throughout the move. I highly recommend The Collective if you're looking for a friendly, fun place to live!

We moved in a few weeks ago and have loved our experience at the Agora so far. Arlen McCorkle is the best leasing agent I have ever worked with. He made the leasing and moving process seamless and walked us through everything in detail, and was patient with the things we were particular about. The building is wonderful and has more amenities than you could ever ask for. I have also been extremely impressed with the concierge staff so far, everyone I have spoken with at the front desk has been friendly and helpful. We moved here from another luxury apartment building in the area and I can truly say the Agora is a cut above the rest in every aspect.