The Dakota, Residential landmark at West 72nd Street and Central Park West, Manhattan, United States.
The Dakota rises 10 floors with dark sandstone walls, terracotta details, and multiple balconies arranged around a central courtyard accessible through passageways.
Edward Clark developed this German Renaissance-style apartment building between 1880 and 1884, making it the first luxury residential complex on the Upper West Side.
The building gained worldwide attention after the death of John Lennon in 1980, leading to the creation of the Strawberry Fields memorial across the street.
The Dakota contains 65 apartments ranging from four to twenty rooms, and potential residents must undergo a strict review process by the cooperative board.
Each apartment features a different floor plan with high ceilings and floors made of marble, mahogany, and cherry wood materials.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: October 27, 1884
Architects: Henry Janeway Hardenbergh
Official opening: October 27, 1884
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 10
Part of: Central Park West Historic District
GPS coordinates: 40.77667,-73.97639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:43
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The last residence of the famous Beatle, John Lennon, who was assassinated at his entrance. One can go there to pay tribute just steps from Central Park. The place has inspired many novels.
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