"[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". 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. The board of directors decided to instead conduct a smaller-scale renovation. I know, ridiculous, right? There aren't many Hollywood stories more tragic than Marilyn Monroe's. [76] The building particularly appealed to theatrical figures because of its proximity to the Broadway Theater District, which was also on the West Side. 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. It's also intriguing for a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. 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. [45] The facade also contains Nova Scotia sandstone trim and terracotta detailing. Change). 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 In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [155] Years after Lennon's death, the Dakota's residents tended to eschew publicity. It is largely square in plan and built around a central "I"-shaped courtyard, through which all apartments are accessed. Six years before she died in an apparent suicide, she spent a few hours doing a photo shoot inside actress Judy Holliday's apartmentatthe Dakota. WebIn 1985, Bailey Camdenis desperate for new opportunities. The pumps could draw up to 210^6U.S.gal (7,600,000L) of water per day, and over 200mi (320km) of pipes delivered water to each apartment. 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. After filming wrapped, several people involved in the production company started experiencing very odd events. [212] The New York Daily Graphic wrote that the building was "one of the most perfect apartment houses in the world". 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. In fact, Ive been searching for Nellie Blys TEN DAYS IN A MADHOUSE for years! 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. [156] The Dakota has also appeared in several popular media works, including Roman Polanski's 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. [46] John Banta was hired as the apartment house's general contractor. [81] The Dakota's construction drawings are no longer extant, so the original arrangement of the apartments is known only from written descriptions. [143][159] New mortar had been applied to the brickwork in the facade, but the light color of the mortar contrasted sharply with the darkened bricks. Her historical fiction debut, The Dollhouse, was published in 2016. 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. [18][25][28] The space measures 90ft (27m) long and up to 55ft (17m) wide. 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. [144] Residents tended to live in the building for several decades, leading The New York Times to observe: "It is reported that no Dakotan leaves the building permanently unless it is feet first". [25][65][66] Partitions in the hallways are made of "fireproof blocks", while partitions in other parts of the building are made of either "fireproof blocks" or brick. [34][42] The driveway descended to the basement, where there was a lower courtyard with the same dimensions as the ground-level courtyard. 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. - An architect, died in New York City, March 1, 1924. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. [142] The Clarks were responsible for all repairs and maintenance and were subject to little, if any scrutiny. [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. The plant's roof was constructed of brick arches and iron beams, and the garden was planted above it. The main entrance is a double-height archway on 72nd Street, which leads to the courtyard. The building is also a contributing property to the Central Park West Historic District. More and more, they're moving away from creative people and going toward people who just have the money. [157] A CNBC report in 2012 noted that one set of prospective tenants had to pay several thousand dollars for a background check, as well as submit several years' worth of financial and tax documents, and that even these measures did not guarantee that the tenants would be accepted. [17][30] The northern entrance on 73rd Street was seldom used[34] except for funerals. : Fiona, its been a pleasure. [27], The Dakota is a nine-story building; most of the building is seven stories high, although there are also two-story gables. Clark announced plans for an apartment complex at the site in 1879 and work began in late October 1880. [18][28][29] Some contemporary sources described the building as being ten stories high, including the raised basement,[17][30] while others classify the Dakota as being eight stories high. [32][114][141] For the next three decades, the Dakota remained largely unchanged,[76] and the building even retained its original elevators. [35], The construction of Central Park in the 1860s spurred construction in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, but similar development in the Upper West Side was slower to come. John Pascal Camden. Producer William Castle's misfortune came nextwith a severe case of kidney stones. [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. 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? [32][33], The building is largely square in plan and built around a central "I"-shaped courtyard. [23][143] The LPC hired experts who determined that a full restoration would cost $1 million, which amounted to an additional $10,000 assessment for each of the Dakota's 95 tenants. The Joseph K. Blum Company added waterproofing to the Dakota's roof for $160,000. [37] The writer also suggested that children could play within the courtyard, but this was a minority view, since other observers believed such a usage attracted unsolicited attention. [11][14] Christopher Gray of The New York Times described the Dakota as one of several apartment buildings that were famous enough "to maintain their names simply in common custom". [124] All of the Dakota's residents were wealthy, although not particularly famous. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. The project was budgeted using unit pricing, since it was impossible to know how many bricks needed to be repaired until the entire facade had been examined. [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. [106][109] As part of the project, Clark also excavated an Artesian well measuring about 365ft (111m) deep and 8in (200mm) wide. [65][69] After Edward C. Clark's death, Hardenbergh never designed another building for the Clark family;[63][117] their final collaboration, the Ontiora at Seventh Avenue and 55th Street, was similar in design to the Dakota. [137] The New York Times wrote in the 1920s that the Dakota "has always maintained its old-time popularity". [19][22], Henry Janeway Hardenbergh designed the Dakota for Edward C. Clark between 1880 and 1884. While living in the Dakota Apartments, Lennon also gave an interview that included him reading a letter that predicted his untimely death. [86] Artist Giora Novak occupied a minimalist space within the building's former dining room, which he decorated with his own artwork,[86][87] while interior designer Ward Bennett repurposed a servant's living area under the roof as a studio. [34][219] American Architect and Architecture wrote: "the court-yard is symmetrically and handsomely shaped". [44][45], To the west of the Dakota was another garden, below which was the building's mechanical plant. It was something like Ride Em, Sally. But not that. [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. [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. The opportunity to move to America. In my book, I hope the harrowing backdrop of the asylum makes an interesting counterpoint to luxuriousness of the Dakota. 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. Was Marilyn Monroe's death connected or influenced by her time at 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. [28][1] After midnight, residents and visitors were required to ring the security guard to enter the building. [17][43] There was also a wine cellar, which was empty by the 1960s. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [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. WebThe Amphitheatre and Harbor Park were a gift by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in 1931. "[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. [68], The basement had a coal bunker with a capacity of 1,000 short tons (910t). : What do you find most rewarding about writing historical fiction? Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. Director Roman Polanski's wife, Sharon Tate, became increasingly interested in the occult as a result of the movie. 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. The Dakota had its own power plant, so the lack of municipal electric service did not affect the building. [83] Many of the original apartments have been subdivided over the years, though the Dakota's co-op board has endorsed numerous apartment renovations in which the original layouts were restored. [163], Even in the early 21st century, there was high demand for units at the Dakota. [143] The Dakota was one of twelve apartment buildings on Central Park West to be converted into housing cooperatives in the late 1950s and early 1960s. [13] Major developments on the West Side were erected after the Ninth Avenue elevated line opened in 1879, providing direct access to Lower Manhattan. 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. [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. [34][11][116][d] The Dakota's remoteness did directly give rise to the nickname "Clark's Folly". Ruey Ervin. (an article of clothing, toy, book, something else?). Another reward is hearing from readers. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. Leslie Lindsay: Fiona, its a pleasure to welcome you back to the blog couch. [82] The Dakota also had a ladies' reception room with an artwork by the Misses Greatorex. Additionally, Lennonstated that he saw a UFO from one of his apartment windows. [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". The Dakota's main entrance on 72nd Street originally faced some shacks and gardens, but the high-rise Majestic Apartments overlooked the main entrance by the early 1930s. Ive been doing a lot of author talks in bookstores and libraries and the response has been incredibly warm and enthusiastic. [4][7][8] The Dakota occupies a nearly square land lot with an area of 40,866sqft (3,796.6m2). Renovation workersreported spectral activity in the 1960s. 15A19, 4165, and 101103 West 73rd Street are still extant. [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. [65][66] Each apartment's dining rooms, reception rooms, and libraries were wainscoted in oak, mahogany, and other woods. The kitchens and bathrooms contained modern fixtures, though other decorations such as moldings, woodwork, and floor surfaces were similar to those in many row houses. [156][157] The Dakota's board had rejected numerous high-profile personalities who had wanted to move into the building. The next book will be set at Grand Central Terminal one of New York Citys most famous iconic buildings and Im having a blast working on it. [35][36] A writer for the American Architect and Building News described the Dakota's courtyard and similar spaces in other buildings as "a safe, pleasant and sheltered place, under the eye of the Janitor, where tenants can enter, but thieves cannot". 1875 - 1943. [218], Some critics also made commentary about specific architectural elements of the Dakota. [30][67][71] Between the first and second stories, the walls of the staircases are wainscoted with marble. [17][70][35] The servants' quarters had been converted into apartments by the 1950s. [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. Fall book wreath from L. Lindsays archives. [138] Whereas the Dakota underwent few alterations in its first fifty years, the neighborhood changed dramatically during that period. Aside from Lennon, countless well-known individuals such as Lauren Bacall, Boris Karloff, and Joe Namath have lived there. [18] Above the sixth story is a stone cornice, which separates the seventh story and the roof from the rest of the facade. 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. The challenge comes when you have to narrow down the plot and characters and come up with a story that accurately represents the time periods but also keeps the reader guessing. 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"[128][216] Architectural Record even spoke critically of the building's high quality, saying in 1902 that the fact that the Dakota was the best-designed apartment house along Central Park West "is not especially encouraging as an architectural sign of the times". In 1961, the Dakota's residents bought the building from the Clark family and converted it into a housing cooperative. apartment. XXI - 1924. [38][76] Some tenants, most of whom were friends of Stephen Clark, did not pay rent at all. Image of The Dakota retrieved from Wikipedia, historical images of Nellie Bly (a.k.a. [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. The hallways on the upper stories are wainscoted in wood, while the ceilings and walls are made of plaster. Numerous fans of The Beatles have gone to the Dakota to pay their respects to Lennon, some of whom walked away with ghost stories to tell. The opportunity to move to America and become the female manager of The Dakota, which promises to be the greatest apartment house in the world. [97] Edward C. Clark believed that the line's presence would encourage the growth of a middle-class neighborhood on the West Side. The row houses and the large apartment building were part of a larger plan that Clark had for the Upper West Side. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [167] The others were 88 Central Park West, 101 Central Park West, the San Remo, and the Beresford. Fiona Davis:Not a thing I loved these questions thank you so much! Strawberry Fields, just across the street from the Dakota, is an important location in the book as well. The Dakota was fully rented upon its completion. [167] Notable residents of the Dakota have included:.mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}, As at other luxury apartment buildings in New York City, some of the Dakota's residents use their units as pieds-a-terre rather than as their primary residences. Two generations ago, Bailey?s grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. After World War II, the kitchen was closed and became a studio apartment for Giora Novak. [79] Apartments on the east side of the building (facing Central Park) generally had a reception area, a drawing room, a library, a kitchen, a pantry, a bath, four bedrooms, one full bathroom, and butlers' and maids' quarters. 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. : So I have to know: which characters were real and which were from your imagination? [88][89] Dancer Rudolf Nureyev placed classical paintings in his living room and theatrical artwork in other rooms. [153], The Dakota gained attention when one of its residents, musician John Lennon, was shot dead outside the building on December 8, 1980. [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. [151] At the time, the building employed about 30 staff. [106], Construction commenced at the end of October 1880. [60] By that October, the building had been constructed to the second story, although the Real Estate Record wrote that "it is hardly to be expected that it will be under roof before the winter sets in". The Real Estate Record and Guide dubbed the dining suite as "the handsomest dining room in Manhattan". THE ADDRESS is constructed in dual-time periods, 1884 and 1985 respectively, which draws a natural suspense. 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. [40][57], Each elevation of the facade is divided vertically into bays. [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. [125], By 1992, the Dakota's facade was again being cleaned. For instance, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono paid a monthly fee of $12,566 for her 6,000sqft (560m2) apartment in 1996, while a similarly-sized apartment at the nearby San Remo had a monthly maintenance cost of $6,000. [99] The Dakota is also New York City's oldest surviving luxury apartment building, although it was not the first such structure to be built in the city. [47] The Real Estate Record said the next month: "The 'Dakota' is at last near completion and is receiving its finishing touches prior to its opening in May, when it will be quite ready for dwelling purposes. [33][114] At the time, two of the tenants had lived there since its opening, and four of the other original tenants had died in the preceding three years. It's impossible to verify what Lennon said he saw, but if the building holds a curse, there could be a connection. [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. [17][30], The building's main entrance is a double-height archway on 72nd Street to the south. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [28][1][38] The main courtyard also functioned as a meeting area for residents, since the rest of the building was designed with "the utmost in personal privacy" as a consideration. But shes not impressed with the design ideas which would trump the original design aesthetics of the historic building. [222] Numerous replicas of the building have been created, including a model at Legoland Florida, as well as merchandise such as tissue boxes. [23] Hardenbergh filed plans for an eight-story "Family Hotel" at the site in September 1880, at which point it was planned to cost one million dollars. [17][43] Residents could also order food from the basement kitchen to be delivered to their rooms. When the courtyard was rebuilt in 2004, the sidewalk under the breezeway was reconstructed with bluestone pavers that measure up to 6ft (1.8m) long and 5in (130mm) thick. One hundred years later we meet Bailey Camden, She has been stripped of everything, a former interior designer, drugs became her way of life. Nellie Bly, a journalist for the New York World during the 1880s, actually went by the name Nellie Brown when she went undercover to expose the injustices at Blackwells Island Asylum. Henry Hardenbergh? [46], The building is surrounded by a recessed areaway, also described as a dry moat. 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