Why is former Beatles member, John Lennon's apartment in New York called "The Dakota"?

Answer 1

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That's the name of the hotel where his room was located.

Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dakota

Answer 2

The Dakota Is The Name Of The Building

That John And Yoko Lived In

They Inhabited The Penthouse

It Was Named The Dakota By The Buildings Owner(s)

Lennon Had A Year To Year Lease For Their Suite

Yoko Still Maintains That Residence

Answer 3

The entire apartment building, across the street from Central Park, was called THE DAKOTA .

Answer 4

The entire building is named "The Dakota". not his apartment

Answer 5

I think it was/is a hotel, not just apartments

Answer 6

Because he thought it was full of indians