  Using adaptive optics on Keck and the VLT in the H- and K-bands, we have
begun a project to probe the dynamics and star formation around AGN on scales
of 0.1arcsec. The stellar content of the nucleus is traced through the
2.29micron CO2-0 and 1.62micron CO6-3 absorption bandheads. These features are
directly spatially resolved, allowing us to measure the extent and distribution
of the nuclear star forming region. The dynamics are traced through the
2.12micron H_2 1-0S(1) and 1.64micron [FeII] emission lines, as well as stellar
absorption features. Matching disk models to the rotation curves at various
position angles allows us to determine the mass of the stellar and gas
components, and constrain the mass of the central black hole. In this
contribution we summarise results for the two type~1 AGN Mkn231 and NGC7469.
