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The Dakota Building: A Trendsetter in Luxury Apartment Living in New York City
TLDR The Dakota building in Manhattan revolutionized apartment living in New York City with its larger rooms, courtyard, elevators, and other amenities. Despite initial criticism, it quickly became a sought-after residence for celebrities and the wealthy, setting the standard for luxury apartment living in the city.
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00:00
This episode is about the architectural style of the Dakota building in Manhattan.
02:04
The Dakota building in New York City is famous for being one of the first apartment buildings in the city and for being the place where John Lennon was shot.
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The Dakota building was a prototype for apartment buildings in New York City, featuring larger rooms, a courtyard, elevators, and other amenities that improved on previous housing options.
05:55
In 1878, the apartments in the Dakota building rented out quickly, proving that nice apartments could be successful, leading to the construction of the Dakota.
08:07
The Dakota building was an even more luxurious advancement than the Van Corleer, with big apartments, separate living and sleeping areas, its own power plant, little balconies in the kitchens, insulated pipes for steam and hot water, and amenities like tennis and croquet courts.
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Despite being widely criticized and called "Clark's Folly," the Dakota building became a highly sought-after residence for the early New York upper class, including wealthy individuals such as bank presidents and CEOs, who were drawn to the luxurious apartments and amenities it offered.
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The Dakota building started a trend of luxury apartment houses in New York, which eventually changed the face of the city, and it became a popular residence for celebrities such as Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland, Boris Karloff, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
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