[50], The Dakota's board of directors announced in 1974 that the roof would need to be replaced, since the slate tiles had started to fall off and the copper trim had deteriorated. Of course, any large and regal building that was constructed in the 1880sis likely to have been the scene ofat least a few disturbing incidents. [42] The Dakota's distinct upper and lower courtyards differed from that of Hardenbergh and Clark's earlier Van Corlear apartment house at Seventh Avenue and 55th Street, where residents and servants used the same courtyard. [26][67][c] The initial plans had called for six[77][78] or eight apartments of about equal size on each of the seven lowest floors. [38][76] Some tenants, most of whom were friends of Stephen Clark, did not pay rent at all. [18][28][29] Some contemporary sources described the building as being ten stories high, including the raised basement,[17][30] while others classify the Dakota as being eight stories high. When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibility - no mean feat for a servant The Dakota, also known as the Dakota Apartments, is a cooperative apartment building at 1 West 72nd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States. [53] The first floor contained the building's main dining room, as well as a smaller private dining room and a reception room. [73], In place of dumbwaiters,[44] the building contains four service elevators and four iron staircases for servants. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. [18][29] The 72nd Street elevation also has a gable above the central entrance. Slide over on that silk settee and join me in conversation with Fiona Davis. [28][29] The cornice is supported by large brackets and is topped by an ornate metal balustrade. WebThe Dakota was constructed between 1880 and 1884 in the Renaissance Revival style and was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh for businessman Edward Cabot Clark. [129], According to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the Dakota, along with the American Museum of Natural History several blocks north, helped establish the "early character" of Central Park West. 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[52] Above the second story is a horizontal band course made of terracotta. Even if no curse was preexistentbefore Lennon's death, the Dakota building has feltcursed and haunted ever since. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. The pumps could draw up to 210^6U.S.gal (7,600,000L) of water per day, and over 200mi (320km) of pipes delivered water to each apartment. We'll probably never know, but contractors who worked onHolliday's old apartment reported that it'shaunted. [20] The row houses were in the middle of the block, where land values were lower, whereas the Dakota was built on the more valuable site next to Central Park. Sara is to be the new managerette of the soon-to-be opened The Dakota. Perhapsshe lived in the area when the Dakota was built in 1884. L.L. A.I.A. The apartments were divided into quadrants, each of which had a stair and an elevator for tenants, as well as another stair and another elevator for servants. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. [29] The roof is covered with slate tiles, and dormer windows and corbeled brick chimneys protrude from the roof at multiple locations. [30] The elevator cabs were manufactured by Otis Elevators and were finished in mahogany. WebTheodore may be an amalgamation of famous, visionary architects of the Gilded Age. The Dakota apartment building is one of the most architecturally significant places in New York City. Horse-drawn carriages, entering from 72nd Street, used the courtyard to turn around. [77][79][80] Look magazine characterized the differing apartment layouts as a legacy of the "rugged individualism" that had been common when the Dakota opened. "[42][220] Hardenbergh, who remained involved in his designs after their completion,[221] wrote a letter objecting to American Architect's characterization of the courtyard. If there is a Dakota building curse, it may have become most prominent with Lennon's death. [157] A CNBC report in 2012 noted that one set of prospective tenants had to pay several thousand dollars for a background check, as well as submit several years' worth of financial and tax documents, and that even these measures did not guarantee that the tenants would be accepted. In fact, Ive been searching for Nellie Blys TEN DAYS IN A MADHOUSE for years! [137] The New York Times wrote in the 1920s that the Dakota "has always maintained its old-time popularity". apartment. Whether or not that's true, there are many fascinating things that have happened in relation to this building. [160] The LPC gave craftsmanship awards to the restoration architects, Ehrenkrantz & Eckstut Architects and Remco, in 1994. [79] Apartments on the east side of the building (facing Central Park) generally had a reception area, a drawing room, a library, a kitchen, a pantry, a bath, four bedrooms, one full bathroom, and butlers' and maids' quarters. The opportunity to move to America. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read my interview with Fiona about her first book, THE DOLLHOUSE. [129] Even in 1890, the row houses on the same block were bringing more income than was the Dakota. [212] The New York Daily Graphic wrote that the building was "one of the most perfect apartment houses in the world". 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[30][67] Each corner of the building has a brick shaft with one elevator and one staircase;[17][43] this roughly divides the Dakota into quadrants. The thicknesses of the exterior walls varied at different stories: Sources disagree on the number of apartments that the Dakota originally had. [46] Both the Dakota and the adjacent row houses were served by a mechanical plant below the garden. [53][125] None of the early residents were included in the "Four Hundred", a list of prominent individuals in New York society during the Gilded Age. It was my favorite book I was horse crazy but deeply moved by the characters insights and transformation and I mustve checked out the book dozens of times to re-read. [82] The Dakota also had a ladies' reception room with an artwork by the Misses Greatorex. [18] Many of the horse-drawn carriages were dispatched from the now-demolished Dakota Stables at 75th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, developed by Edward C. Clark's son Alfred Corning Clark. [9][122], The Dakota was completed by October 27, 1884,[107] and was fully rented upon its completion. [73] This gave residents a feeling of privacy, since tenants were largely separated both from each other and from servants. [3][230] The Dakota is also part of the Central Park West Historic District, which was designated as an NRHP district in 1982,[231] as well as the Upper West Side Historic District, which became a New York City historic district in 1990.[232]. Strawberry Fields, just across the street from the Dakota, is an important location in the book as well. [80], According to a 1996 article in New York magazine, many brokers classified the Dakota as one of five top-tier apartment buildings on Central Park West, largely because of its residents, large scale, and "historical prestige". [106][110] Work was slightly delayed by a labor strike in March 1882. WebWhen a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house The Dakota, leads to a job offer, Sarah Smythes world is suddenly awash in possibility. [23][143] The LPC hired experts who determined that a full restoration would cost $1 million, which amounted to an additional $10,000 assessment for each of the Dakota's 95 tenants. [17][43] The generators became obsolete after the neighborhood was connected to the city's power grid, and the boilers and engines were relocated to the Dakota's basement. [167] The others were 88 Central Park West, 101 Central Park West, the San Remo, and the Beresford. A New York Herald Tribune article in 1929 noted that the Clarks have "for years resisted all attempts at purchase". The remainder of the facade is made of buff brick, except on the west elevation, which is made of red brick; all of the brick is laid in common bond. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. [32][33] From the beginning, the building was equipped with "a complete system of electric communication", including electric bells that were used to request the elevators. [53] An entrance to the New York City Subway's 72nd Street station, served by the B and C trains,[54] is built within this areaway. [80], There were nearly 500 rooms in total. WebWhen a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. This choice may have led to many unintended consequences, though. 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[44][45], To the west of the Dakota was another garden, below which was the building's mechanical plant. [60] By that October, the building had been constructed to the second story, although the Real Estate Record wrote that "it is hardly to be expected that it will be under roof before the winter sets in". [24][1] The Dakota measures 185ft (56m) tall and was the tallest building in the neighborhood when it was constructed. [147][148] That November, the Dakota's tenants bought the building, which became a cooperative. WebFrom the author of The Dollhouse and The Masterpiece comes the compelling national bestselling novel about the thin lines between love and loss, success and ruin, passion and madness, all hidden behind the walls of The Dakota--New York City's most famous residence. Oh, and Nellie Brown had to have been Nellie Bly? But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey wont see a dime of the Camden familys substantial estate. [40][162] The LPC approved all aspects of the planned renovation. Fiona Davis:I am so glad you enjoyed it! [81] A Look magazine article in the 1960s described interior designer and antique dealer Frederick P. Victoria as having decorated his apartment with wood "draperies" and antique clocks. [31] Due to the apartments' high ceilings, the Dakota's height was equivalent to that of a standard 15-story building. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [13] Major developments on the West Side were erected after the Ninth Avenue elevated line opened in 1879, providing direct access to Lower Manhattan. For the region of the United States, see. 15A19, 4165, and 101103 West 73rd Street are still extant. [34][219] American Architect and Architecture wrote: "the court-yard is symmetrically and handsomely shaped". 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