Eternal Residents: The Ghosts of New York City’s Historic Dakota Building
The Dakota building, located at the corner of Central Park West and 72nd Street in New York, is probably better known to horror aficionados by another name. It stood in for “The Bramford” in Roman Polanski’s 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. While the real Dakota may not be quite as sinister as its cinematic counterpart, there is plenty of haunted history in its halls, sure to keep fans of the paranormal awake at night.
Aside from its role in Rosemary’s Baby, the Dakota is best known as the last residence of John Lennon, as well as the location of his murder. On December 8, 1980, Lennon was shot four times in the back and shoulder by Mark David Chapman outside the building. He staggered a few steps forward before collapsing to the ground.
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