Historic, gabled apartment building home to many celebrities over the years, including John Lennon.
At a glance
#151 of 174 Historical landmarks in New York #13 of 16 Historical places in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Dakota?
- The Dakota is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,343 reviews.
- How does The Dakota rank in New York?
- The Dakota is #151 of 174 Historical landmarks in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Dakota located?
- 1 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States — 2.7 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact The Dakota?
- Phone: +1 212-362-1448
The Dakota Apartment building was built in the late 1800s and is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Designed in the Renaissance Revival style, the building was one of the first large developments in the area and is the oldest remaining luxury apartment building in the city. The building is designed as a large square with a central “I”-shaped courtyard, through which all apartments can be accessed. The façade includes large dormers, terracotta spandrels, niches, and balustrades. Many celebrities have called The Dakota home over the years, including John Lennon, Judy Garland, and Bono.
Dakota Building is a residential property, this is were John Lennon lived and was assassinated outside as he was entering the building
Great looking building!
If you’re coming to NYC for the first time then you’re likely going to Central Park. Then do yourself a favor and stop by this phenomenal looking building.
Waking around it is always nice. Note that the mornings have less people around it, if that makes a difference to you.
Super simple to step out of roughly the midpoint of Central Park and go take a look and be able to right back into the park.
If you’re coming to NYC for the first time then you’re likely going to Central Park. Then do yourself a favor and stop by this phenomenal looking building.
Waking around it is always nice. Note that the mornings have less people around it, if that makes a difference to you.
Super simple to step out of roughly the midpoint of Central Park and go take a look and be able to right back into the park.
The Dakota Building in New York City is an architectural masterpiece and a piece of cultural history. Its grand and distinctive design, with its Gothic and Renaissance Revival elements, immediately captures the eye. Built in the late 19th century, the Dakota is one of Manhattan's most iconic residential buildings and was the home of numerous notable residents, including John Lennon. Its historical significance is heightened by its appearances in films and literature, making it a cultural landmark. Beyond its architectural and historical appeal, the Dakota exudes a certain mystique, with an aura of exclusivity and privacy that has long fascinated New Yorkers and visitors alike. It's not just a structure; it's a symbol of timeless elegance and a living piece of New York's history.
For years dubbed the “most famous apartment building in New York City,” the Dakota has a spot in cultural history—film, celebrity, art, and otherwise—wholly unique in the world of architecture and even more unique in the world of urban dwellings. Architecture aside, it’s the residents themselves who have sealed the Dakota’s mainstream fame. Long a haven for artistic types, the Dakota has been home to Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall, Leonard Bernstein, Rosemary Clooney, and most famously, Yoko Ono and John Lennon, who was murdered just outside of the apartment gates in 1980. Today, the Dakota remains among the toniest addresses in the Big Apple, with its iron-clad board monitoring new resident applications.
There are two reasons why The Dakota is an integral part of New York's history. One is the well known tragic incident of John Lennon (then resident there) shot at the doorway in 1980. The other being that the building was one of the first major constructions abiding to the commissioner's plan of 1811. Amazing heritage of NYC.
The Dakota is iconic because of John Lennon and all the celebrities that have lived there as well as being architecturally significant...it is sad to know someone was murdered, for no good reason, there.
Felt surreal to have stood at a National Historic Landmark marked with such a tragedy 42 years ago. Building itself is beautiful, I can tell from outside the gates that the inside grounds are well-manicured. Security guy was very friendly
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