Summary
The Dakota is a landmark co-op beside Central Park, known for its ornate exterior, arched entrance and interior courtyard. Its appeal is the architecture and park-side setting rather than a standard rental-building amenity package. Apartments are individually owned, so any rental opportunity depends on the particular residence and its approval terms.
Amenities
The Dakota has an attended lobby and courtyard, elevators, a basement fitness center and shared laundry. In-unit laundry and central air depend on the apartment.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Location
The Dakota is located at 1 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023. The building stands at West 72nd Street and Central Park West, opposite Strawberry Fields. The park and nearby subway are convenient, while the famous entrance attracts visitors.
- Transit
- 2 min72 StBC
- 7 min72 St123
- 9 min81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryBC
- 10 min66 St-Lincoln Center1
- 13 min59 St-Columbus Circle1ABCD
- 14 min79 St1
- Supermarkets
- 4 minPioneer Supermarket
- 5 minJNH Produce
- 7 minTrader Joe's
- 9 minMorton Williams
- 9 minH Mart
- Parks
- 6 minTarr-Coyne Tots Playground
playground
- 6 minAdventure Playground
playground
- 7 minVerdi Square
- 7 minNell Singer Lilac Walk
- 9 minSherman Square
Building records
Only one housing complaint appears in the past three years of records shown here, concerning noise. Nearby exterior work may bring disruption around the building.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
1.1 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
| Category | Reports | Latest | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Aug 2024 | |||||||
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HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
No HPD violations recorded in this period.
Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior work | 200 ft | Feb 2026 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction, structural. | |||
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Availability
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Costs on top of rent
Budget about $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Resident amenities are included in rent.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: The Dakota application fees · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: The Dakota application fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities are included with the apartment. Source: The Dakota application fees | Included |
Estimated monthly total
~$150At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $150 subtenant application, $500 processing, $75 agent-started portal fee and $65 submission fee. Source: The Dakota application fees | From $790 |
| Move deposit Move deposit $1,000 refundable move deposit. Source: The Dakota application fees | $1,000 |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. Source: The Dakota application fees | Up to one month's rent |
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