MLS# 25494595 – 12221 Dorothy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Property listed by Compass, Deborah Weiss
Property Description
The personal residence and architecture studio of renowned architect Pierre Koenig, FAIA, exemplifies his iconic status in Mid-Century Modernism. Often hailed as the Rock Star of this architectural movement, Koenig designed legendary homes such as the Stahl House (Case Study House #22) and the Bailey House (Case Study House #21) two of the most documented modern residences of their time. Historically archived as Koenig House #2 by the L.A. Conservancy, this steel-and-glass masterpiece offers exceptional privacy with tiered setbacks and hedges leading to a striking 30-foot, three-story vertical atrium. This dramatic space, intersected by landings and staircases, is bathed in natural light from full-height clerestory windows. Meticulously restored in 2024 (see docs) and the upstairs bathrooms, kitchen and pool in 2020, the home features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a parlor, and a media/family room connected to Koenig’s architecture studio, which opens to a magnificent courtyard. True to Koenig’s signature open floor plan, the I-beam steel frame defines the living spaces both vertically and horizontally, seamlessly integrating structure and design.This residence stands as a definitive expression of Koenig’s architectural vision, embodying the essence of modernist living. The home is extraordinarily private and serene, yet central to everything Brentwood has to offer; the schools, shopping, restaurants, and weekly Farmer’s Market, and is set back on a beautiful tree-lined street. Can be purchased fully furnished.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- GasCooktop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Washer
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Bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1985
- Building area total: 2,827
- Levels: ThreeOrMore
- Living area: 2827
- Common walls: NoCommonWalls
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Community
- Gated
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Fireplaces
- LivingRoom
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Heating
- Electric
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Interior Features
- SeparateFormalDiningRoom
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Laundry
- LaundryRoom
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Listing
- ListingID: 25494595
- Standard status: Active
- 8 days on market
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Location
- Country: US
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Lot
- 0.1378 acres
- 6,002 square feet
- Size: 6,002
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Parking
- 1 open parking space
- 4 totals parking
- Concrete
- Carport
- Driveway
- ElectricGate
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Pool
- InGround
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Property
- Zoning: LAR1
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Security Features
- GatedCommunity
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Spa
- None