TLDR
One of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses, a Gothic apartment building from 1884. It was so far uptown when built that people joked it might as well be in the Dakota Territory. John Lennon was shot and killed at its entrance on December 8, 1980. Yoko Ono still lives there.
The Full Story
The Dakota was considered haunted even before Lennon's murder. While he was alive, Lennon told Yoko Ono he'd seen a "Crying Lady Ghost" inside the building. After his death, Ono claimed she saw Lennon's ghost sitting at his white piano.
Other reported spirits include a short man in a wig, a young girl who appears in hallways, and a woman identified as Elise Vesley -- the one Lennon likely saw, known as "The Crying Lady." The building was featured in Rosemary's Baby, which some believe attracted additional supernatural energy. Residents report sudden temperature shifts, voices from empty apartments, and the persistent sense of being watched.
Visiting
The Dakota is located at 1 West 72nd Street, New York, New York.
