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Zuckerberg Gives Neighbors Noise-Canceling Headphones in Palo Alto

Neighbors say the gesture follows years of noise and disruption from his expanding multi-home compound in Palo Alto.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., arrives for an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
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Overview

  • Reports say staff also delivered bottles of sparkling wine and boxes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts during especially loud periods.
  • Over roughly 14 years, Zuckerberg has spent more than $110 million buying at least 11 nearby properties that have seen nearly eight years of ongoing construction.
  • Building records describe about 7,000 square feet of new underground space as basements, which some residents characterize as bunkers.
  • Residents cite blocked driveways, debris, frequent parties, surveillance cameras, and private security patrols as persistent quality‑of‑life issues.
  • A family representative told People the couple values the community and has engaged with neighbors, and declined to comment on the reported gifts.