The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street - Upper West Side
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The Dakota, completed in 1884 at 1 West 72nd Street, stands as one of the world's most iconic apartment buildings. Designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh, who later created the Plaza Hotel, this fortress-like structure was developed by Edward Cabot Clark and earned its name from its then-remote location on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The building's distinctive pale-yellow brick façade features elaborate Victorian and Gothic architectural elements, including gables, arches, balconies, and ornate finials.
The building's construction was remarkably robust, with bottom walls 28 inches thick, and originally included 65 suites across nine stories. Today, The Dakota houses 93 cooperative apartments, all featuring wood-burning fireplaces and soaring ceilings. The building is arranged around a central courtyard with a fountain, with four separate lobby entrances at each corner leading to passenger elevators.
Throughout its history, The Dakota has been home to numerous cultural icons, including John Lennon, Lauren Bacall, Leonard Bernstein, and Rudolf Nureyev. The building gained additional notoriety as the filming location for 'Rosemary's Baby' and, tragically, as the site of John Lennon's assassination in 1980.
Modern amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, and private storage facilities. The building maintains the highest level of privacy and security, while its prime location offers residents immediate access to Central Park. Original architectural details have been carefully preserved throughout the structure, making it a premier example of 19th-century New York City residential architecture.
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