Billionaire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly upset neighbors in Palo Alto after years of construction tied to his expanding residential compound, which spans 11 homes. To ease tensions, he allegedly gifted nearby residents noise-canceling headphones as a goodwill gesture.
Over the past 14 years, Zuckerberg has spent more than $110 million acquiring properties on Edgewood Drive and Hamilton Avenue, reshaping the quiet Crescent Park neighborhood with ongoing construction, heightened security, and frequent private events. Some homes reportedly sit unused, while others have been converted into guesthouses, gardens, sports facilities, and underground spaces that residents describe as bunker-like.
Much of the frustration stems from nearly eight years of nonstop building, with complaints ranging from constant noise and debris to blocked streets. While Zuckerberg’s representatives say his family has gone beyond local requirements to minimize disruption, some neighbors argue the character of the community has been permanently altered.