Dakota Restoration

Cooperative Apartment
Upper West Side
New York City
1400 sf
2 bedroom 2 bathroom
Architecture + Interior Design + Lighting + Furniture + Millwork

Dining area with fireplace and oval mirror

The Dakota is one of New York’s most illustrious National Historic Landmarks. Completed in 1884, the co-op building has been home to notable residents, including John Lennon, Leonard Bernstein and Lauren Bacall. Ageloff Design Group was retained by empty nesters who were moving from the suburbs to Manhattan to enjoy the city and its amenities. The design called for joining two adjacent, modest-sized apartments into a single spacious home that complements the formality, details and spirit of the building.

Looking through doorway into living room
Firplace with mirror above

Custom elements transform the stripped-down interior to its original splendor, including carved mantelpieces, etched glass and hand-pulled plaster crowns. A carefully composed color palette of grey neutrals, and tones of violet, rose, burgundy, and pink unify the residence.

bathroom shower and toilet
door opening showing pantry

Custom moldings and walnut doors, as well as multiple carved stone fireplaces, punctuate the interior.

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