“Bosch: Legacy,” Freevee’s new “Bosch” spinoff, which concluded its inaugural season with the release of two episodes last night, has not been especially kind to Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz), the daughter of the series’ titular character, LAPD-detective-turned-private-eye Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch (Titus Welliver). Not only has the rookie Hollywood Division patrol officer been written up for separating from her partner amid a pursuit, but she also leaves a suspect behind during a chase, allowing him to escape from custody, faces the tragic shooting of a fellow “boot” and finds herself enmeshed in a controversial police shootout resulting in a wrongful death lawsuit headed up by none other than her former employer/mentor, high-powered attorney Honey “Money” Chandler (Mimi Rogers).
And (spoiler!), as if all that isn’t enough, Maddie goes missing in the season finale’s last scene, the likely victim of the serial rapist who has been tormenting Thai Town. The cliffhanger ending is a significant departure from the modus operandi of the original series, which typically wrapped up each season in a nice little bow. Instead, “Bosch: Legacy” closes out with a close-up of Harry’s tormented face as he realizes that the screen covering his daughter’s bedroom window has been slashed, a tell-tale sign that her disappearance is the work of the Thai Town rapist.
It is a harrowing conclusion, to be sure. But as is the case with most storylines in the L.A.-centric franchise, which is based upon Michael Connelly’s best-selling series of books, a beautiful backdrop was chosen for the macabre action to play out. While the final season of “Bosch” saw Maddie living in a somewhat contemporary space with her then-boyfriend, pediatric ICU nurse Antonio Valens (Jonny Rios), by the time “Legacy” opens, she has moved on to a different love interest and a different apartment.
As first identified by 90210Locations, Maddie’s new digs, a Spanish-style complex with a grassy courtyard complete with a tiered fountain at its center, can be found at 5287 De Longpre Ave. in East Hollywood. (Please remember this is a private complex. Do not trespass or bother the residents or the property in any way.) It is, perhaps not surprisingly, situated in close proximity to Harry’s private detective office, which he is temporarily calling home throughout the season while his residence in the hills sits red-tagged following an earthquake.
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Image Credit: Bing The sprawling complex is made up of two adjacent courtyard-style buildings (shown via an aerial view above), one addressed 5225-5255 De Longpre Ave. and the other 5267-5289 ½ De Longpre. The spot Maddie calls home can be found in the latter.
The 40-unit compound, which consists primarily of standalone bungalows, most housing two apartments each, was originally built in 1923. As picturesque and historic as it may seem, though, building permits and old newspaper reports reveal shockingly little about the site or its provenance, aside from the fact that it was commissioned by a builder/contractor named B.B. Huckell in October 1922.
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Image Credit: Trulia The complex makes its inaugural appearance in the eighth episode of “Bosch: Legacy,” titled “Bloodline.” One look at the place and it is not at all hard to see how it wound up on the series. As was the case with its predecessor, the spinoff showcases Los Angeles in a very authentic light. In 2019, “Bosch” writer/producer Tom Bernardo told Curbed, “If you’re living in L.A. or you’re from L.A., one of the things is, the way the city is depicted people feel like it’s very on-the-ground . . . it is very matter-of-fact. We don’t come off a big sign and tell you exactly where you are. We just sort of drop you into the story, and the story plays out as it is.”
Indeed, even a quick pan across the property should alert viewers to its Hollywood locality. With its central courtyard, red-roofed bungalows and smattering of palm trees, the place couldn’t be any more Tinseltown if it tried!
In “Bloodline,” Maddie heads to the building late at night with her new love interest, Officer Rico Perez (Anthony Gonzales), and invites him inside. Perfectly lit, the complex appears truly magical onscreen.
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Image Credit: Trulia The production made use of unit #5287, situated in the middle of the complex on its western side. In real life, the space boasts one bedroom, one bath, a galley kitchen, a dining area, a living room and a small porch. According to Apartments.com, similar units in the building measure around 650 square feet and average $1,875 per month, with amenities including an onsite property manager, a gated entry, laundry facilities and surveillance cameras.
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Image Credit: Trulia As noted in one of the complex’s recent listings, all of the units have been “almost 100% restored to accommodate the comfort of the 21st century while keeping the beauty of early 20th-century construction.” That is evident in the MLS photos, which showcase the space’s arched openings, hardwood flooring, updated bathroom and original built-ins.
Though the inside of Maddie’s apartment appears to be a set, with its similar layout and features, it was very obviously inspired by the real thing.
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Image Credit: NBC “Bosch: Legacy” is not the location’s only claim to fame. It also popped up as the tropical-themed Hawaiian Sands Apartments in the season four episode of “Highway to Heaven” titled “Aloha.” The storyline sees Jonathan Smith (Michael Landon) and Mark Gordon (Victor French) move into one of the units to help the manager, an ornery former singer named Aulani (Mokihana). As evidenced from the footage shot there, little of the bungalows’ exteriors have been altered in the three-plus decades since the episode originally aired in May 1988. The complex is a perfectly preserved Hollywood time capsule, seemingly always ready for its close-up.