The Dakota was fully rented upon its completion. [222] Since then, the building and its inhabitants have been detailed in numerous periodicals, including Look and Architectural Forum. [15] The building is on the crest of the West Side plateau, which overlooks much of Manhattan. [35] The service elevators, among the first in the city, lead to the kitchens of the apartments. [11], The Dakota's developer Edward Cabot Clark, who headed the Singer Manufacturing Company, selected the building's site based on several characteristics. What item(s) from your own childhood do you still, even occasionally, pine for? Are the ghosts of the Dakota building responsible for the curse, and why do so many residentsdie young? Her historical fiction debut, The Dollhouse, was published in 2016. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. Fiona Davis:Not a thing I loved these questions thank you so much! [31] Due to the apartments' high ceilings, the Dakota's height was equivalent to that of a standard 15-story building. What are some of the challenges? [46] The exterior walls function as load-bearing walls,[1][59] which measure up to 4ft (1.2m) thick. [102][103] Between 1880 and 1885, more than ninety apartment buildings were developed in the city. [52] Some of the apartments also had balconies, which allowed apartment layouts to be further customized, while also blending in with the building's overall design. A.I.A. Oh, and Nellie Brown had to have been Nellie Bly? In a 1932 New Yorker article, the Dakota was described as being "as close to organic architecture as its most up-to-date neighbor: that is, they are both about fifty years away from the real thing". [173], The Dakota's board maintains a set of house rules for residents and their guests; in 2011, The New York Times characterized several of the rules as appearing "like they could have been drafted when the building opened". [28][1] A depiction of a Native American's head is carved on the facade. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. Stephen Birmingham's book Life at the Dakota was published in 1979,[156][225] while historian Andrew Alpern's book The Dakota: A History of the Worlds Best-Known Apartment Building was published in 2015. The Real Estate Record and Guide dubbed the dining suite as "the handsomest dining room in Manhattan". [156] The areaway around the Dakota was restored in the mid-1980s, and architectural firm Glass & Glass began drawing up plans for a full restoration of the building. [65][97][113] Back in 1879, Clark had proposed naming the Upper West Side's north-south avenues after states or territories in the Western United States, though his suggestions had been ignored. [101] During the early 19th century, apartment developments in the city were generally associated with the working class, but by the late 19th century, apartments were also becoming desirable among the middle and upper classes. "[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. Residents generally continued to live in the building for prolonged periods, and maintenance costs continued to increase. Henry Hardenbergh was the actual architect for the Dakota (and the Plaza Hotel and a number of other fabulous buildings), so I didnt mind having him make a cameo, but I didnt want to try to fit his life into my story. "[173][209] Investor and resident Buddy Fletcher filed a lawsuit in 2011, claiming that the board had made racist remarks against would-be residents on numerous occasions,[178][179] but a New York state judge dismissed Fletcher's suit in 2015. [30] The elevator cabs were manufactured by Otis Elevators and were finished in mahogany. [35] As the building was being constructed, Clark changed the specifications to accommodate individual tenants, resulting in substantial changes to the formerly standardized floor layouts. [134], The Clarks tried to sell off an adjacent plot to the north, between 73rd and 74th Streets, in 1902 with the proviso that no building on that site be taller than the Dakota. [11][12] Even though a street address was sufficient to identify these apartment buildings, this trend followed a British practice of giving names to buildings without addresses. Shes a graduate of the College of William & Mary and the Columbia UniversityGraduate School of Journalism and is based in New York City. [50] Images show that the garden was surrounded by a fence, and the area above the mechanical plant was further enclosed by a hedge. [80], There were nearly 500 rooms in total. [17][70] The service elevators and staircases are placed near the center of each side of the courtyard. Director Roman Polanski's wife, Sharon Tate, became increasingly interested in the occult as a result of the movie. I was mesmerized and couldnt wait to get my hands on THE ADDRESS. [95][96] This was in part because of the West Side's steep topography and its dearth of attractions compared with the East Side. In 1921 he was made a member of the American Institute of Architects. 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. ], Author| Interviewer |Book Reviewer| Photographer. : So I have to know: which characters were real and which were from your imagination? [149] The Mayfair was completed on the adjacent site in 1964; according to The New York Times, no plans were ever filed for a larger building on the Dakota's site. [12] Unlike other large apartment buildings on Central Park West, the Dakota was not named after a previous building on the site. [27] The west elevation, facing the former yard, was sparsely ornamented. One hundred years later, in 1985 NYC, Bailey Camden is an interior designer charged with renovating The Dakota. [162] The restoration of the courtyard started in February 2004 and was completed seven and a half months later. [136] Images show that, in the first decades of the 20th century, some dormer windows were added on the roof of the building. John Pascal Camden. [69] According to historical records collated by historian Andrew Alpern, the Dakota's earliest residents were active in a variety of industries. 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 possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [18][28] Architectural Record likened the 72nd Street entrance to a "fortress entry". [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. [4][5][6] The building occupies the western sidewalk of Central Park West (formerly Eighth Avenue[6][7]) between 72nd Street to the south and 73rd Street to the north. [224], The Dakota's history is detailed in at least two books. (LogOut/ But 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, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. The Dakota apartment building is one of the most architecturally significant places in New York City. [81] The Dakota's construction drawings are no longer extant, so the original arrangement of the apartments is known only from written descriptions. [155] The building was also depicted in Jack Finney's 1970 novel Time and Again. The dormer windows are arranged in two to four levels and alternately contain either stone or copper frames. If anyone has read that book and remembers the title, please reach out to me! [75] In the original plans, each elevator served two apartments per floor. The murder also prompted concern among residents, who demanded more stringent security; all visitors were already required to pass through the security booth on 72nd Street. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. The radiators in each apartment were placed under the window sills. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. [18][23][24] The construction process involved several contractors including stonemason John L. Banta, plumber T. Brieu, iron supplier Post & McCord, carpenter J. L. Hamilton, stonework supplier J. Gillis Se Son and Henry Wilson, and woodwork contractor Pottier & Stymus. [160] The LPC gave craftsmanship awards to the restoration architects, Ehrenkrantz & Eckstut Architects and Remco, in 1994. I know, ridiculous, right? Whether or not that's true, there are many fascinating things that have happened in relation to this building. [17][43][26] This driveway was used to deliver goods and "commodities of housekeeping", as well as remove garbage and ashes. In 1884, a woman working at a hotel named Sara Smythe earns Theos respect and admiration, and he hires her to be the managerette of his new apartments, set to rival New Yorks famous Fifth Avenue. Image of The Dakota retrieved from Wikipedia, historical images of Nellie Bly (a.k.a. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. It's also intriguing for a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. [67][84] The largest drawing room in the building was 49ft (15m) long[65] and contained a classical fluted column instead of a partition. People still flock to the outside of the Dakota decades after John Lennon's death. [25], The underground mechanical plant, to the west of the building, measured 150 by 60 by 18ft (45.7 by 18.3 by 5.5m) and contained electrical generators, steam boilers, and steam engines. Henry Hardenbergh? Producer William Castle's misfortune came nextwith a severe case of kidney stones. Between these rolled beams were brick or terracotta arches. 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. Martha Verda Camden. [202] For example, "domestic employees, messengers and trades people" are required to use the service elevators, and healthcare and childcare providers must be accompanied by clients when they use the passenger elevators. This choice may have led to many unintended consequences, though. According to Wilbur Ross, a former president of the Dakota's board, a planned "centennial art book" about the building was canceled in 1984 because the Dakota was so poorly documented. [130] By the early 1890s, there was a waiting list for vacant apartments. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Fiona Davis was born in Canada and raised in New Jersey, Utah, and Texas. [62], The 72nd Street entrance is a porte-cochre large enough for horse-drawn carriages to drop off passengers. Formerly, there was a garden to the west of the Dakota, underneath which was a mechanical plant serving the Dakota and some adjacent row houses. [34] The courtyard provides entry to all apartments and doubles as a light court for the interiors of each apartment. [17][30] The northern entrance on 73rd Street was seldom used[34] except for funerals. [50][52][61] Portraits of a man and woman (probably Edward C. Clark's partner Isaac Merritt Singer and Isaac's wife Isabella Boyer Singer) are placed above the doorway. [26][67] The main section of the basement is directly under the courtyard and has an asphaltum floor. Fiona Davis:In addition to checking out the Octagon on Roosevelt Island, I modeled the library for the ball scene after the one at the Morgan Library & Museum, and used the Tenement Museum on Orchard Street as inspiration for Daisys familys [100] Only a few large apartment houses in the city predated the Dakota, including the Manhattan Apartments (built in 1880) and Windermere Apartments (built in 1883). [17][67][70] Some apartments had plaster ceilings. You may know it as the apartment building where ROSEMARYS BABY was filmed, or perhaps where John Lennon died, or maybe you just think of it as a Bavarian monstrosity on the Upper West End where may playwrights, actors, writers, musicians live. [113][114][115] The more likely origin for the "Dakota" name was Clark's fondness for the names of the then-new western states and territories. With 2016s debut of THE DOLLHOUSE, Fiona Davis made one of the most stunning entrances as an author who knows her way around historical fiction. Some of the smaller apartments had been combined over the years, and several units were restored to their original layouts. [51] The garden had become a parking lot by the 1950s,[46][51] and the Mayfair was developed on the garden's site in 1964. Sara is to be the new managerette of the soon-to-be opened The Dakota. Fiona Davis:I am so glad you enjoyed it! Despite her caution after her mothers experience of being in love with a married man, Sara finds herself falling in love with Theodore Camden, the architect who hired her to manage the building. [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. I know THE ADDRESS was inspired, in part by your work on THE DOLLHOUSE, but what more can you tell us about the origins of this tale? Fiona Davis:Sara Smythe and Theodore Camden are fictional characters. [53] The Dakota was followed by the Osborne, a large apartment building on 57th Street, in 1885;[126] a law restricting the height of large apartment houses in New York City passed the same year. The Dakota had its own power plant, so the lack of municipal electric service did not affect the building. 1875 - 1943. More and more, they're moving away from creative people and going toward people who just have the money. Writers Sarah Bradford Landau and Carl W. Condit described the building as being built in a German Renaissance Revival style,[25] but a contemporary source described the building's design as being patterned after "the period of Francis I". To say I am fascinated in psychiatryespecially historical psychiatryis a bit of an understatement. But shes not impressed with the design ideas which would trump the original design aesthetics of the historic building. [17][43][67] On one side of the dining room was a fireplace with a Scotch brownstone mantel, giving the room the quality of an "old English baronial hall". [118] Work on the Dakota was delayed in August 1883 when the plasterers went on strike to protest the employment of non-union laborers at the site. [15][113] Though the Clark family never denied this story,[65] its veracity is disputed, as contemporary publications did not discuss the building's remoteness. I am guessing Sara Smythe was a composite characterbut what about Theodore Camden? But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey won?t see a dime of the Camden family?s Even if no curse was preexistentbefore Lennon's death, the Dakota building has feltcursed and haunted ever since. Horse-drawn carriages, entering from 72nd Street, used the courtyard to turn around. [207][208], Although the Dakota has historically been home to many creative or artistic people, the building and its co-op board of directors were criticized in 2005 by former resident Albert Maysles, who had unsuccessfully tried to sell his unit to Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. One hundred years later we meet Bailey Camden, She has been stripped of everything, a former interior designer, drugs became her way of life. The thicknesses of the exterior walls varied at different stories: Sources disagree on the number of apartments that the Dakota originally had. [111][112] The exterior walls were up to the sixth story by that May, and the builders estimated that the edifice would be completed in 18 months. Aside from Lennon, countless well-known individuals such as Lauren Bacall, Boris Karloff, and Joe Namath have lived there. [151] At the time, the building employed about 30 staff. Canadian-born, New York City-based novelist Fiona Davis has discovered a winning formula for her fiction: pair the history of a real-life landmark building with the imagined lives of those who might have lived or worked there, and structure the story as a dual narrative with alternating time periods. [58] The large amount of ornament created the impression of variety between different parts of the facade. [28][29] The band course is decorated with a diaper pattern. [45] The facade also contains Nova Scotia sandstone trim and terracotta detailing. [84], Residents customized their apartments to fit their needs and, in some cases, their occupations. Additionally, Lennonstated that he saw a UFO from one of his apartment windows. Ruey Ervin. Some Dakota building stories indicate that this New York City landmark is haunted as well as cursed. "[34][98], The modern-day Dakota Apartments was one of the first large developments on the Upper West Side,[21] built at a time when large apartment blocks were still associated with tenement living. The Dakota's raised basement is clad with sandstone. Creepy Ghost Stories from the US Civil War, Scary Facts About Huge Tourist Attractions, The Cursed Dakota Building In NYC Has A Long, Tragic, And Macabre History, reading a letter that predicted his untimely death. [223] Illustrations of the building appeared on several magazine covers, including the July 12, 1982, issue of The New Yorker magazine and the 1979 Christmas catalog for Brentano's bookstore. I realized that setting a book there would give me the perfect excuse to get inside (and was eventually able to do that, through roundabout connections to a couple of very generous tenants). [154] According to the Chicago Tribune, the Dakota became a makeshift memorial for Lennon, especially among fans of his rock band The Beatles. [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. [88][89] Dancer Rudolf Nureyev placed classical paintings in his living room and theatrical artwork in other rooms. [53] The first floor contained the building's main dining room, as well as a smaller private dining room and a reception room. Oh but theres moreand to say too much would be giving it all awaylets just saytheres love and loss, success and ruin, mystery, poor decisions, passion and madness that drive the plot. [40][57], Each elevation of the facade is divided vertically into bays. [26][30][64] The perimeter walls tapered in thickness from 28in (710mm) at the first story to 16in (410mm) above the sixth story. [46], The building is surrounded by a recessed areaway, also described as a dry moat. This gives the building an eerie reputation that is likely to endureuntil the end of its days. In 1886, house numbers on the Upper West Side were renumbered based on distance from Central Park West (Eighth Avenue), so the Dakota became 1 West 72nd Street. Still, shes alone and unwilling to run home. [76] Beside servants' quarters, there was a playroom and a gymnasium on the roof, which was labeled as the "tenth story". WebThe Dakota in New York is Americas first luxury apartment building, designed by the architect Theodore Camden. [23] The Dakota's board also voted in 1975 to ban the installation of air conditioners that protruded through the building's facade, since the LPC would have to approve every air conditioner that was installed. [69], In addition to the Dakota's in-house staff, each tenant could employ up to five of their own servants on site. There are 11 bays on 72nd Street to the south and Central Park West to the east; 13 bays on 73rd Street to the north; and 17 bays to the west. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. The Dakota occupies the western side of Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd Streets. [18][47][48] The decision to place the mechanical plant under a garden, rather than directly under the building, was a deliberate measure to reassure residents in case the machinery exploded. WebBailey's grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden, yet Bailey won't see a dime of the Camden family's substantial estate; instead, her cousin MelindaCamden's biological great-granddaughterwill inherit almost everything. [72] In any case, because the Dakota had four entrances with their own elevators and stairs, there were very few public hallways on the upper stories. "[117][213] Two years later, H. W. Fabian referred to the Dakota as the "most excellent of any of the kind in New York",[53][214] and M. G. Van Renneslaer said the Dakota was the only apartment building she had ever seen that "merits praise". For the region of the United States, see. At the time, many tenants were diplomats, theatrical figures, or publishers. [40][162] The LPC approved all aspects of the planned renovation. [173], On numerous occasions, the board has refused to allow high-profile personalities to move into the building, including musicians Gene Simmons,[203] Billy Joel,[204] and Carly Simon,[205] as well as performers Madonna and Cher, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and comedian Judd Apatow. [40], A service driveway also runs along the western side of the main courtyard. At the time, the vast majority of development on Manhattan Island was south of 23rd Street. The Clarks were unable to sell the plot with that restriction, and the Langham apartment building was erected on the site. The building is a National Historic Landmark and has been designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Fiona Davis:I had heard about Nellie Bly when I was studying for a masters degree in journalism at Columbia, and I naturally gravitated to her first-hand account of life in an 1880s womens insane asylum during my initial research. (LogOut/ On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. According to construction plans, the foundation walls were made of bluestone blocks, extended 10 to 18ft (3.0 to 5.5m) deep, and measured 3 to 4ft (0.91 to 1.22m) thick. WebThe year is 1885 and brilliant architect Theodore Camden offers London hotel housekeeper Sara Smythe a once-in-a-lifetime chance to accompany Camden to New York to manage the Dakota, an apartment building on Manhattans Upper West Side, which he helped to build. Renovation workersreported spectral activity in the 1960s. [6][11] One story claims that the name arose from the building's remoteness from the more populous parts of Manhattan, just as the Dakota Territory was considered remote. One hundred years later, in 1985 NYC, Bailey Camden is an interior designer charged with renovating The Dakota. [202] Other rules include a restriction against leaving more than one car unattended in the driveway; a prohibition on "dance, vocal or instrumental instruction" in apartments; and a restriction on playing musical instruments or using a phonograph, radio, or TV loudspeaker between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m.[202] Residents cannot throw away their apartments' original fireplace mantels or doors and must instead put them in a storage area in the basement. It's impossible to verify what Lennon said he saw, but if the building holds a curse, there could be a connection. However, what makes the Dakota building history more fascinating than most is the close ties that it has to many notable people. [76], In January 1961, the Glickman Corporation paid $4.6 million for the Dakota and an adjoining lot that contained the building's boiler room. [76] The building particularly appealed to theatrical figures because of its proximity to the Broadway Theater District, which was also on the West Side. [155][228] The Chicago Tribune wrote that the "building's grim presence was introduced to most Americans" in that film. [226][227] Nonetheless, relatively little scholarly material about the Dakota has been published. [68], The basement had a coal bunker with a capacity of 1,000 short tons (910t). [150] By the mid-1960s, members of the co-op had to pay carrying charges of up to $14,400 a year, in addition to a maximum down payment of $60,000 on their apartments. [129] Even in 1890, the row houses on the same block were bringing more income than was the Dakota. 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. [131] The Dakota's completion spurred the construction of other large apartment buildings in the area,[129][131] several of which were named after regions in the western United States. I knew I wanted to have an architect in the 1880s time line, so that he and Sara Smythe could team up to get the building ready for opening day. [53] Clark's apartment on the sixth floor had 18 rooms, 17 fireplaces, and a drawing room that rivaled the design of the ground-floor dining room. But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey wont see a dime of the Camden familys substantial estate. [82] Many floor plans for individual apartments have been published over the years, and the Dakota's modern floor plans have been reconstructed based on these documents. He described her as the "crying ladyghost." After reading TEN DAYS IN A MADHOUSE, I took the tram over to whats now called Roosevelt Island to visit the remaining structure, the Octagon, which today serves as the lobby to a condo. [17][18] The designs of the dormers, roofs, and windows were influenced by the Northern Renaissance style. [153], The Dakota gained attention when one of its residents, musician John Lennon, was shot dead outside the building on December 8, 1980. The opportunity to move to America. The building was managed by the Clark family for eight decades and remained largely unchanged during that time. [17][34] The Real Estate Record and Guide wrote in 1884: "The owners have been fortunate in their architect, and Mr. Hardenbergh has been fortunate in his clients. [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. [34] At a speech in December 1879, Clark told the West Side Association: "There are but few persons who are princely enough to wish to occupy an entire palacebut I believe there are many who would like to occupy a portion of a great building. [64], The building also had common spaces shared by all residents, including a dining room and a ballroom. [158] By the late 1980s, people in the financial industry comprised an increasing proportion of the Dakota's residents; previously, many residents had worked in the arts. 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. Leslie Lindsay: Fiona, its a pleasure to welcome you back to the blog couch. [28][1] After midnight, residents and visitors were required to ring the security guard to enter the building. While living in the Dakota Apartments, Lennon also gave an interview that included him reading a letter that predicted his untimely death. [17][30], The building's main entrance is a double-height archway on 72nd Street to the south. (LogOut/ The writing is evocative, historically rich, and mysterious.Beginning in London, we meet Sara Smythe, a housekeeper at the Langham and follow her on a journey across the Atlantic where she lands in the outskirts of a developing NYC. "[9][10] In September 1884, the Real Estate Record reported that the Dakota "will be ready for occupancy October 1" at a yearly rent of $1,500 to $5,000 and that one-quarter of the units had already been rented. It was something like Ride Em, Sally. But not that. The opportunity to move to America. 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. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. 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