THE DAKOTA

1 West 72ND Street, New York City, NY 10023

4 Units Available

Starting from $15,000,000

Stock Cooperative

Built 1884

10 Stories

Building Amenities

•Other
•Building None
•Washer Hookup
•In Unit
•Building Courtyard
•City
•Pets: Building Yes
•Pets: No

Apartments for Sale in THE DAKOTA

Unit #	Beds	Baths	Size	Price	Price/ft²	Listed On	On Market
84	5 beds	8 baths	6000 ft²	$15,000,000	$2,500	Listed on Dec 2, 2024	389 days
55	3 beds	2 baths	2700 ft²	$5,500,000	$2,037	Listed on Oct 6, 2025	81 days
33	3 beds	4.5 baths	-	$24,000,000	-	Listed on Oct 15, 2025	72 days
74	4 beds	3 baths	-	$16,750,000	-	Listed on Dec 4, 2025	22 days

Upper West Side

Overview of Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is the intellectual and cultural counterpoint to the East Side. Sandwiched between Central Park and Riverside Park, it is known for its brownstones, protected historic districts, and artistic legacy. For buyers seeking Upper West Side Manhattan real estate, it offers a relaxed, leafy, and quintessentially "New York" vibe.

Living in the Upper West Side feels like living in a movie. The streets are wide and lined with trees. As a beloved Manhattan NYC neighborhood, it attracts writers, actors, and families who value space, parks, and Zabar's.

Real Estate & Housing Market

The market for homes for sale in the Upper West Side is robust. It is famous for its pre-war co-ops along Central Park West and Riverside Drive, and its miles of brownstone blocks in between. Newer condos have risen in the low 60s and along Columbus Avenue.

It is a high-demand market because the housing stock is beautiful and protected. You can't build skyscrapers on the brownstone side streets, preserving the light and character.

Lifestyle & Community

The lifestyle on the UWS is casual and community-focused. Neighbors stop to chat at the Sunday landscaped market or while walking dogs in Riverside Park. It feels less formal than the East Side.

Cultural institutions like Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History anchor the community, infusing it with art and science.

Transportation & Accessibility

The Upper West Side is served by the 1/2/3 and B/C trains. The express 2/3 makes getting to Times Square or Wall Street incredibly fast.

The West Side Highway provides easy car access for escapes to the Catskills or Jersey.

Parks, Schools & Amenities

You are never more than two blocks from a park. Riverside Park offers sunsets over the Hudson, while Central Park offers the Great Lawn and the Reservoir.

Amenities are iconic: Zabar's, Fairway, Barney Greengrass. The food culture here is legendary. Schools are excellent, contributing to its reputation as a family haven.