The Dakota

The Dakota

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Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
How to get there
  • 72nd St • 1 min walk
  • 72nd St • 7 min walk
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Miguemex
Mexico City, Mexico32,051 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
The “Dakota” stands imposingly on the bank of Central Park, it is to be admired the beautiful Renaissance style, modernism of 1880… a current classic and it happened there on the portico in front of that stylized fence dressed in black in a harbinger of the dark events to come. a century away on December 8, 1980, the site where the musical genius and pacifist John Lennon was murdered.

Historical site for those of us who admire the life and work of one of the great masters of Rock.

Enjoy the "Dakota" because: LIFE...is a JOURNEY!
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Written December 12, 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,335 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
The Dakota is a renowned apartment building right next to Central Park. It is also the last residence of John Lennon before his assassination. The prestige and grandeur of the building is only imaginative as it is not open to public.
Written December 12, 2022
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Kathy M
30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Being huge John Lennon fans, we had to visit the place where his life ended so tragically. It is located just across the street from Central Park and the Strawberry Fields memorial garden. The building itself is quite beautiful and it is hard not to feel emotional about standing on the spot where such a terrible event occurred.
Written October 30, 2021
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Ace5150
Nuneaton, UK113 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Let's be honest, Dakota Building is famous for Rosemaries Baby and John Lennons murder, not much else.
The building looks very grand and stands out right next to Central Park.
Unfortunately, whilst many people were taking photos of "THE" doorway where John Lennon was killed, the doorman was quite abrupt to tourists who got "too close"
Whilst it IS signposted as Private Property, it's quite obviously an attraction (if that's the right word) for tourists all over the world, so a little tolerance wouldn't go amiss.
I did try to engage in conversation with the two doormen, but they were having none of it.
A bit of a spoiled visit, it has to be said.
Written October 12, 2023
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,483 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
I have been reading the special agent Pendergast series and the Dakota is mentioned several times since it's his home in NY.
The Dakota is a wonderful English Victorian building, it really looks from a different Era, when to show wealth people used to have special massive iron gates, porters and lovely wood interiors.
The building was also home to John Lennon, in fact just a few feet from the building in central park there is a Monument to the singer, the Strawberry fields.
If I ever become rich, I would never imagine myself living anywhere else than at the Dakota.
Written March 26, 2020
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sfuhere
uk837 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Visited here to see the spot where John Lennon’s life was so tragically ended. Perhaps surprisingly, there is no plaque or memorial so you will have to use your imagination. Be careful to stay on the public path - the doormen will zealously guard the private property beyond. As far as I know, Yoko Ono still owns the apartment here.
Written November 21, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,129 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
It's a beautiful and expensive apartment building on Central Park West. Famous for the film "Rosemary's Baby" and as John Lennon's residence. The design is striking up close and from afar in the park. Private residences.
Written June 14, 2023
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salchow88
Queens, NY58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
Passed by here many times going to my in-laws. When I found out it was the Dakota, I walked past. Had a weird feeling. The doorman was friendly, if not cautious. The doorman are right there when people approach. They will answer questions, but I didn't ask.
Written September 30, 2022
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,324 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
I passed by The Dakota in December 2021 during my walk in Central Park. I exited the park at 72nd Street. The Dakota is famous for being the home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It has impressive architecture and is a good photo opportunity.
Written December 21, 2021
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TommyBoy94
Philadelphia, PA651 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Solo
This icon is just up the block from where I grew up. I worked there one summer as I was earning money to go to school for a semester in Europe. My Dad was superintendant of our building and he used his connections with the Super at the Dakota to get me the job. I was ok as a doorman but disappointing as a summer fill-in at the other positions. Still I did last the summer. The classical edifice was dirty then, but still the place was awesome with it's black steel gargoiles, brickwork, roofs and moats and extremely wealthy tenants. I remember playing down in those moats as a kid until the doormen came out of the brass booth in the front of the building to chase us away. The place has since been steam cleaned and is even more attractive. I could tell you stories about the residents of the Dakota in that summer, but what happens at the Dakota stays at the Dakota. Of course it is sadly now known as the place where John Lennon was tragically assassinated. It's definitely a fine place to stop by on your way to or from Central Park. If you are lucky, you might get the doorman to chat with you, but probably not. You are not allowed to go past the gates inside the courtyard or inside the building, but you can gawk from the outside. If you could get inside you's see ornate hallways and wonderful high-ceilinged apartments.
Written July 1, 2014
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