The Dakota, a historic building in New York City, is now offering a luxurious apartment for $19 million, down from its original $39 million asking price. This stunning property has been on and off the market for eight years. The apartment was lovingly assembled by Jane Rosenthal and her ex-husband Craig Hatkoff, who were co-founders of the Tribeca Film Festival with Robert De Niro. The couple was married for 19 years before divorcing in 2014.

    The Dakota, built in 1884, is a landmarked building known for its Gothic and Renaissance Revival architecture. It was designed by Henry J. Hardenberg, who also created the nearby Plaza Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria. The apartment features priceless views of Central Park and boasts arched doorways, coved ceilings, and hardwood floors. It has a total of 7,500 square feet of living space, including a 6,000-square-foot main apartment and four separate rooms across the hall that can be used for various purposes such as a guest suite, office, art studio, or gym.

    The apartment is decorated in soothing tones and features an original double front door, 11-foot-high ceilings, and 19 park-facing windows. The formal dining room comes with a fireplace and Central Park views, while the main bedroom suite includes a sitting area and a spa-like bath. The corner living room has been a popular spot for entertaining over the years.

    The Dakota is famous not only for its architecture but also for its residents. Past and present residents include John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, Roberta Flack, Boris Karloff, and Lauren Bacall, who lived there for the last 53 years of her life. Tragically, the building is also where John Lennon was gunned down in 1980. Strawberry Fields, a memorial to Lennon, is located across the street in Central Park, where fans still gather to pay their respects.

    The listing for this exquisite apartment is shared by co-listing broker Benjamin P. Dixon of Douglas Elliman. It took 30 years and 20 transactions to create this home, which has more Central Park frontage than any other residence in the building.