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The shadow landlords secretly controlling SF’s distressed office towers
Building owners in San Francisco's distressed office towers, financially affected by the pandemic, are retained as fronts while investors manage operations. The situation highlights a shift in control where investors exert real influence despite owners' nominal presence.
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