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CityRealty > New York City > Central Park West > The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street
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The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street

At The Northwest corner of Central Park West

Key Details

  • Year Built 1882
    Building Type Cooperative
    Neighborhood Central Park West
  • Total Apartments 103
    Total Floors 10
    Doorman FT Doorman
N/A
Avg. Price / ft2
Apartments for Sale (2)
N/A
Avg. Price / ft2
Recent Sale (1)

Rating

37
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 37 / 44

Exterior:
8/8
Architectural Masterpiece
Retail Quality:
2/5
None
Canopy Entrance:
3/3
Dramatic
Alterations:
2/2
None
Plaza Or Atrium:
3/3
Very Attractive
Contextual Design:
3/3
No, but Very Good
Skyline:
1/2
Exists
Local Visibility:
2/2
Highly Visible
Watertank:
2/2
Attractively Enclosed
Airconditioners:
0/2
Allowed and Present
Free Standing:
2/2
Free Standing
Gargoyles:
2/2
Distinctive
Garden:
2/2
Attractive
Fenestration:
1/1
Consistent
Landmark:
2/2
Individual Designation
Unity:
1/1
Unified Design
Illumination:
0/1
None
Water Element:
1/1
Yes
+
31
Out of 36

Location Rating: 31 / 36

Street Ambience:
5/5
Outstanding
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
3/5
Less than 30 blocks
Views:
4/4
Dazzling
Neighborhood Ambience:
3/3
Very Attractive
Traffic Noise:
1/3
Considerable
Protected Views:
2/2
Many
Distance To Subway:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Firedepartment Noise:
2/2
No Noise
Distance To Supermarket:
1/2
3-5 Short Blocks
Distance To Park:
2/2
Less Than 3 Short Blocks
Distance To Water:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Shopping:
2/2
5 or less Short Blocks
Schools:
1/1
No Noise
Noise From Nightlife:
1/1
None
+
21
Out of 39

Features Rating: 21 / 39

Lobby:
2/5
Minimal but Attractive
Units Per Floor:
2/5
5-9
Ceiling:
4/4
14 or more Feet
Balconies:
1/3
Some
Health Club:
0/2
None
Private Gardens:
2/2
Substantial
Storage Rooms:
1/2
Minimal
Bay Windows:
1/1
Some
Fireplaces:
1/1
Some
Door Person:
1/1
Yes
Concierge:
1/1
Yes
Elevator Person:
0/1
None
Recreational Roof:
0/1
None
Driveway:
1/1
Yes
Maids Room:
0/1
None
Catering:
0/1
None
Garage:
0/1
None
Mixed Use:
0/1
No
Non Rectilinear Form:
0/1
No
Unusual Layouts:
1/1
Some
Prewar:
1/1
Yes
Other Amenities:
2/2
Many
+
10
=
99

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
Architecture
  • 30+ remarkable
  • 20-29 distinguished
  • 11-19 average
  • < 11 below average
 
Location
  • 27+ remarkable
  • 18-26 distinguished
  • 9-17 average
  • < 9 below average
 
Features
  • 22+ remarkable
  • 16-21 distinguished
  • 9-15 average
  • < 9 below average
CityRealty’s Ratings Explained
  • #1 Rated co-op in Manhattan
  • #1 Rated co-op - Upper West Side
  • #1 Rated co-op - Central Park West
 

Description

Perhaps the most famous New York City co-operative apartment building, the Dakota at 1 West 72nd Street has long been home to celebrities because of its spacious residences, prime Central Park location and storied history.

The Dakota sits just to the west of Central Park and sports an instantly recognizable façade. It was constructed in 1884 and, though it has undergone extensive renovations, still maintains much of its original character. Units range from 3 to 10 rooms and many have fireplaces; residents are also granted access to a private center courtyard.

A white-gloved, full-time doorman greets owners and guests at the Dakota, which offers expansive Central Park views and concierge service. It is also located near many notable restaurants and retail stores.

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Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Garden
  • Elevator
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Apartments for Sale at 1 West 72nd Street (2)

2
Available Apts
$5.3M - $10.5M
Price Range
N/A
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Carter Horsley's Review

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"The Dakota at 1 West 72nd Street at Central Park West is the city's most legendary apartment building, a massive, fortress-like building with a large center courtyard, very large apartments with very high ceilings and very high profile residents.
When it was built in 1884, it towered over the Upper West Side and was an immediate success with all its apartments rented on opening day." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Legendary address
  • Doorman
  • Impressive wainscoting
  • Many fireplaces
  • Four separate lobbies at corners of courtyard
  • Large center courtyard with fountain
  • Impressive entrance
  • Prestigious resident roster
  • Sensational Central Park views
  • Very high ceilings
  • Very spacious apartments
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Several blocks from cross-town buses
  • Not close to supermarket
  • Busy intersection
  • Tourist attraction for John Lennon fans

Broker & Buyer Comments

"Building has old world elegance, fabulous pre-war layouts and high ceilings."
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Area Map | StreetView

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Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.08 miles
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway 0.32 miles

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Sales History

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$9,150,000
Avg. Price
Based on 1 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

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10
Units Sold
$325K - $21M
Price Range
$2,900
Avg. Price / ft2

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

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In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 343 Available for Sale
  • $2,316 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $3,981,984 Avg. Price
  • $1,999,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 15 Central Park West Apt PH41B | $55,000,000
    Price / ft2 $13,668
  2. Least Expensive 17 West 108th Street Apt 89 | $150,000
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  • 373 Total Sales
  • $1,763 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $2,492,134 Avg. Price
  • $1,350,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive The San Remo Apt 5C | $24,000,000
  2. Least Expensive 46 West 71st Street Apt 2A | $212,000

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Alternate Address

  • 121 Central Park West

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