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The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street, #44

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Aug 13, 2014
It previously was on the market for a total of 96 days.
96 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: May 9, 2014
    Days on Market: 96
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 613 times
Monthly Maintenance: $10,518
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $59,583
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($7,250,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Located in the legendary Dakota on Central Park West at 72nd Street, this 7-room Park front corner apartment enjoys exceptional Park and city views. Rich in history and architectural grandeur, the residence has been beautifully renovated and carefully restored, preserving the original 19th-century details, including 13-foot ceilings, soaring doorways, plaster moldings, exquisite hand-carved woodwork, hardwood flooring, pocket doors, shutters framing the windows, and three wood-burning fireplaces. The graceful layout incorporates impressive grand-scale public rooms and elegant private spaces.

One enters the home through a private mahogany-paneled vestibule, opening onto a gracious foyer. There is a 27-foot-by-23-foot corner living room that overlooks the Park with fireplace and a planting balcony. An adjacent library has exquisite woodworking, a woodburning fireplace and a wet bar.

The formal dining room with a china closet and a woodburning fireplace overlooks the building’’s enchanting central courtyard. There is a Chef’’s eat-in-kitchen that has custom-cabinetry, marble countertops and appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele and Bosch. There is ample room for dining and and a large pantry, as well as wine storage and a washer/dryer.

Located along Northern wing, the private chambers of the home include a sumptuous master suite with a planting terrace and ample closets. There is a large dressing room/sitting room and a luxuriously-appointed marble master bath. There is a second bedroom which is spacious and serene and an additional full bath.

There is also a staff room available for separate sale. Designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh and completed in 1884, the Dakota is one of the world’’s greatest and most renowned residential buildings.

Its monumental form, embellished with ornate finials and Gothic gables, make it one of New York’’s most iconic structures. A unique gaslit entry and enchanting center courtyard add to its old-world charm. The cooperative offers residents the highest levels of privacy, service and luxury in one of Manhattan’’s most distinguished landmarked buildings.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Northern Exposures
  • City View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.

About The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street

99

The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 99, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

37
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
99
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Individual Designation 2 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
Yes 1 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked

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