The Dorchester
The Dorchester at 200 North Ocean Boulevard is a 1967 Delray Beach cooperative, with substantial apartment plans and a location across the coastal road from the beach.
The Roebling Research Desk · October 2026
The Dorchester is a cooperative at 200 North Ocean Boulevard in Delray Beach. The building sits on the west side of the beachfront road, north of Atlantic Avenue. Its location places it close to the sand while retaining an important distinction from a building whose grounds meet the ocean directly.
The ownership form is equally important. County records identify the property as a cooperative, so it should not be presented as a condominium simply because it resembles neighboring apartment buildings. The purchase documents, approval process and financing arrangements should be considered in that context.
Property details and costs
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Home sizes / plans | County example: N5 has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one half bath, with 2,748 sq ft under air and 3,017 total sq ft including balcony/enclosed-porch areas. |
| Signature amenities | Reported elevator access, garage parking, common room and on-site management; assigned parking and service arrangements require confirmation. |
To confirm for a purchase: property-specific association charges. An unstated amount does not mean that no charge applies.
Facts reviewed October 16, 2026. Proposed amenities and property-specific examples are identified above.
At a glance
- Address: 200 North Ocean Boulevard
- Location: Delray Beach
- Ownership: Cooperative
- Established: 1967
- Setting: Across North Ocean Boulevard from the beachfront
A 1960s building with substantial plans
The Dorchester dates to 1967. The recorded example examined for this profile, Apartment N5, has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a half bath. The County separates 2,748 square feet under air from balcony and enclosed-porch components, producing a larger total area.
That distinction gives a more useful picture than a single aggregate number. Interior rooms, an enclosed porch and an open balcony serve different purposes. Keeping them separate makes it easier to compare the apartment with a larger condominium or a nearby house.
Beach proximity and the apartment's exposure
The building's position across North Ocean Boulevard makes the route to the beach a daily consideration. Roadside activity, the view from principal rooms and the relationship to neighboring buildings should be evaluated together. An east-facing outlook and a side exposure can produce different experiences within the same address.
Reported shared features include elevator access, garage parking, a common room and on-site management. The assigned parking arrangement and current services should be established for the home being offered. A marketing description of the building is not a substitute for the rights and obligations attached to a particular cooperative interest.
Cooperative ownership and an established building
A buyer should review the cooperative's governing documents and the terms under which the residence is occupied and transferred. The relevant questions include approval, financing, leasing and alteration procedures. They should be answered from current documents rather than from assumptions carried over from a condominium purchase elsewhere.
Nearby comparisons
Barr Terrace provides a nearby Intracoastal condominium comparison. 1177 Moderne introduces a more recent building north of Atlantic Avenue, while Ocean Delray offers direct beachfront grounds. See the Delray Beach guide.
Contact The Roebling Team for a property comparison and an introduction to a licensed local Compass agent.
- Delray Beach Real Estatemarket guide and calculators
- The Roebling Index — Delray Beachrecorded sales by property type
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