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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #125244124building

The Dakota

existing 33.5 m 10 floors 1882

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Main Roof Height50.9 m
Architectural Height33.5 m
Floors10
Completion1882
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Stylechateauesque
Address1 West 72nd Street
Smart Address1–13 West 72nd Street
Smart Address119–127 Central Park West
Smart Address2–12 West 73rd Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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