Step inside one of New York’s most legendary and haunted residences — The Dakota — for a story that feels straight out of a gothic novel. In this episode of Strange Homes and Gardens, we explore the extraordinary tale of Indra Tamang, a young Nepalese farmer who arrived in America and became the devoted butler and caretaker to actress Ruth Ford and her brother, the surrealist poet and artist Charles Henri Ford.For years, Indra lived quietly in the shadows of the Dakota’s opulent halls, cooking, caring for the aging siblings, and witnessing the eccentric world of artists, writers, and celebrities who passed through their doors. Then, in 2009, everything changed. When Ruth Ford passed away, she left her longtime butler two full apartments in the iconic Dakota building — along with a valuable art collection — worth millions of dollars. From humble b ...