The Dakota is a Renaissance landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Chapter 27 (2007). Built in 1884, it was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 1 West 72nd Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Upper West Side, New York City, New York
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0156, SRC-0157 - Designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0156, SRC-0158 - Built in 1884
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0156, SRC-0158 - Architectural style: Renaissance
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0156, SRC-0158 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed April 26, 1972); National Historic Landmark; New York City Landmark (1969)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0156, SRC-0158, SRC-0159 - Appeared in Rosemary's Baby (movie, 1968) — as Exterior of the fictional Bramford apartment building
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0157, SRC-0160, SRC-2955, SRC-3644, SRC-3860 - Designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3860, SRC-0159, SRC-4395 - Appeared in Chapter 27 (movie, 2007)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10261, SRC-10260, SRC-11108
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0156 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Dakota Apartments (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0157 — Movie-Locations.com: Rosemary's Baby filming locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0158 — NewYorkitecture: Dakota Apartments (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0159 — Wikipedia: The Dakota (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0160 — Scouting NY: The Film Locations of Rosemary's Baby (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10260 — https://onthesetofnewyork.com/mostpopularthedakota.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10261 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapter_27 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11108 — Variety — Chapter 27 review (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2955 — Wikipedia – Rosemary's Baby (film) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3644 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3860 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4395 — nps.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4562 — CityRealty (Carter Horsley review) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4708 — 6sqft (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4709 — Daytonian in Manhattan (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Private cooperative apartment building (NYC Landmark / National Historic Landmark); not open to the public and offers no tours. Facade viewable from the street near Central Park. No official visitor site.
Frequently asked questions
How is The Dakota connected to Chapter 27?
The Dakota, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Chapter 27. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Rosemary's Baby.
How is The Dakota connected to Rosemary's Baby?
The Dakota, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Rosemary's Baby. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Chapter 27.
Can you visit The Dakota?
The Dakota is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed The Dakota?
The Dakota was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh.
Where is The Dakota located?
The Dakota is located in New York City, New York.