The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote Wednesday on whether the iconic "Brady Bunch" house in Studio City should be added to the city's list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. The move would put the split-level home at 11222 West Dilling Street under formal review for any major exterior changes or demolition, giving the property new protections if the designation goes through. The decision caps months of attention from preservation advocates, longtime fans, and the home's latest owner.
At a Jan. 15 hearing, the Cultural Heritage Commission voted to recommend landmark status and forwarded its findings to City Hall, according to the Cultural Heritage Commission report. "The Commission action is hereby transmitted to the City Council for consideration," the report notes, adding that the Council typically has 90 days to act. The nomination is logged as Council File 26-0080, with staff analysis and the commission recommendation attached.
Why the house matters
Built in 1959 and designed by architect Harry Londelius Jr., the Studio City residence was picked for its clean mid-century look and its convenient distance from Paramount. Its exterior became the television stand in for sunny suburban family life. The facade appeared in establishing shots for "The Brady Bunch" from 1969 through 1974 and has since turned into a full-fledged pop culture landmark, according to the Los Angeles Conservancy.
From HGTV makeover to private ownership
HGTV bought the property and undertook a high-profile renovation for its 2019 series "A Very Brady Renovation," reworking the interior so it mirrored the sets from the original show. After the series wrapped, the network sold the house to collector and philanthropist Tina Trahan for $3.2 million, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Fan access and fundraising
In November, the property opened briefly to the public for a three-day run dubbed "The Brady Experience," which offered guided hour-long tours so fans could walk through the carefully recreated rooms. Organizers said proceeds from the limited event were directed to local animal rescue Wags & Walks, according to thebradyexperience.com.
What a monument listing would change
If the Council signs off on the Cultural Heritage Commission's recommendation, the house would be added to Los Angeles's roster of Historic-Cultural Monuments. That status would trigger review by city staff and the commission before any major exterior alterations or demolition could move forward. The commission report outlines how that review process works, the timing involved, and formally forwards its conclusions to the Council, according to the Cultural Heritage Commission report.
How this fits with a broader tourism push
The Brady Bunch item lands as City Hall is also weighing a broader strategy to market Los Angeles filming locations to visitors. Officials are studying the idea of a citywide film location fan tour and a "Made in LA" branding effort that would bundle well-known on-screen spots for tourists and locals. Those concepts are laid out in motions sent to the committee last year, according to the City Clerk's referral memo.
The designation request is listed on the Council agenda this week, and news outlets are keeping an eye on the outcome. Recent local coverage of the nomination and the commission's recommendation includes reporting by 10News.
