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Owners Sue LA Mayor Over Marilyn Monroe Home Designation

1/30/2026

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Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank sued Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles, seeking to demolish the Marilyn Monroe death-site home or obtain compensation.
They bought property for over $8 million in 2023.
The city designated it a Historical-Cultural Monument in 2024.
The designation increased tourist traffic and security concerns.
The owners say the designation renders the property "useless" and seek demolition or compensation.

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Story summary

Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank sued Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles, seeking to demolish the Marilyn Monroe death-site home or obtain compensation.
They bought property for over $8 million in 2023.
The city designated it a Historical-Cultural Monument in 2024.
The designation increased tourist traffic and security concerns.
The owners say the designation renders the property "useless" and seek demolition or compensation.