"Some of these properties that were recently purchased sit unoccupied, despite being in a region known for its acute housing shortage, while others have been converted into guest homes, lush gardens, a pickleball court, a pool with a hydrofloor, and-at least for a time-a private school for Zuckerberg's children and several others (a use that appears not to comply with local zoning ordinances)."
"Underneath the compound, Zuckerberg added 7,000 square feet of space described as "basements," which to area residents are more akin to "bunkers" or a "billionaire's bat cave." Zuckerberg similarly added a 5,000-square-foot underground structure to his compound in Hawaii, which he insists is not a "doomsday bunker." Much of the discontent centers on the nearly eight years of continual construction. Several neighbors cited street blockages, debris, and relentless noise as ongoing issues."
Mark Zuckerberg purchased at least 11 homes in Crescent Park, Palo Alto, spending more than $110 million over 14 years. He converted multiple properties into guest homes, gardens, a pickleball court, a pool with a hydrofloor, and temporarily operated a private school for his children and others, a use that may conflict with local zoning. Some purchased homes remain unoccupied despite a local housing shortage. He added extensive underground space, including 7,000 square feet labeled as basements and a 5,000-square-foot structure in Hawaii. Neighbors report nearly eight years of construction, street blockages, debris, relentless noise, and increased surveillance. He gave neighbors noise-canceling headphones to ease tensions.
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