East Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bukowski Court

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023

1. Bukowski Court Marker

Inscription. Charles Bukowski, novelist and poet, resided here from 1963 to 1972. Cultural Heritage Board Monument No. 912, City of Los Angeles.

Erected by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 912.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 34° 5.797′ N, 118° 18.09′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in East Hollywood. It is on De Longpre Avenue east of Normandie Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5124 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kaiser Permanente (approx. half a mile away); Hollyhock House (approx. half a mile away); Arts and Crafts Building (approx. half a mile away); Gateway to Thai Town (approx. half a mile away); The Bricker Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Trianon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barnsdall Art Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hollywood-Western Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Bukowski Court. German-born

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author Charles Bukowski (August 16, 1920 – March 9, 1994) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the ambience of his adopted home city of Los Angeles. He lived at the De Longpre apartment from 1964 to 1973, during the most prolific period of his literary career. His first novel Post Office, as well as Notes from a Dirty Old Man, South of No North, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, The Days Run Away like Horses, and Factotum were all written at De Longpre. The property is also the setting for his novel Women.
In 2007, it was discovered that the building was about to be demolished and redeveloped. A grassroots campaign of Bukowski fans saved it. On February 26, 2008, it was declared Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 912.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023

2. Bukowski Court Marker

Bukowski Court and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023

3. Bukowski Court and Marker

Bukowski Court image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023

4. Bukowski Court

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023

5. Bukowski Court

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,149 times since then and 141 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.