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The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street, #75

$6,200,000 | 4 beds, 2.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
220 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 7, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($300,000) on Jun 3
    Days on Market: 220
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 5,453 times
Monthly Maintenance: $11,783
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $20,168
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $31,951
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($3,100,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom apartment is located in the iconic Dakota building, a landmarked property known for its privacy, security, and celebrity residents. It's situated directly across from Central Park on Central Park West, and is in close proximity to notable restaurants, retail stores, and subway for easy commuting.
  • Classic Charm: The apartment features five fireplaces, high 13-foot ceilings, beautiful paneling and doors, stunning floors, and classic molding throughout, adding to the home's historic charm.
  • Luxury Amenities: The building offers full-time doormen and concierge service, a fitness center, private storage, a garden, and a bike room. The apartment also has access to a private center courtyard and a new fitness center.
  • High-End Kitchen: The large chef’s kitchen is equipped with luxury appliances including a Sub-Zero fridge, Thermador range, Miele microwave, dishwasher, and wine fridge.
  • Additional Features: The apartment includes a library with a hidden wet bar and a den/home office, offering plenty of space for relaxation and work. It also has an in-unit washer/dryer for convenience.
  • Stunning Views: The apartment offers city views and views of the Dakota’s courtyard and rooftop, providing a beautiful backdrop for city living.

Description

Beautifully preserved elegance in the sky at the iconic Dakota! Enter this grand-scaled, 8+room home through a gallery complete with one of five fireplaces throughout this home. Through the large pocket doors is the impressively sized living room with a fireplace and open views of the sky well over Manhattan’s Upper West Side rooftops.

Another set of pocket doors leads to a library that is currently being used as a formal dining room hosting an additional fireplace and a hidden wet bar. A long hallway guides you to two bedrooms, one with a Juliet balcony, as well as two beautifully renovated full bathrooms. The oversized dining room, features dormer ceilings, gorgeous wainscoting, generous storage space and boasts views of the stunning architecture of the Dakota’s courtyard and rooftop.

Off of the dining room is a sitting room that leads to the eat-in kitchen. This large chef’s kitchen houses a suite of luxury appliances including a Sub-Zero fridge, Thermador range, Miele microwave, dishwasher and wine fridge. Past the kitchen is a den/home office with a powder room.

This home has wonderful historic character with soaring 13-foot ceilings, beautiful paneling and doors, stunning floors, and classic molding throughout.

This residence at The Dakota offers a rare opportunity to live in one of New York City’s most coveted landmarked buildings while enjoying modern amenities and luxurious living spaces. Immerse yourself in the charm and elegance of a bygone era, combined with contemporary comfort. Don’t miss the chance to make this extraordinary property your new home in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, directly across from Central Park.

Known for its highest level of privacy and security, The Dakota offers full-time doormen and concierge service, a fitness center and private storage.

There is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer.

There is a capital assessment.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Balcony
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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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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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
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Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.08 miles
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway 0.33 miles

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