Former Bay Area railway workers are facing felony charges for allegedly building secret apartments in two train stations for a total of $50,000, using public funds. The historic Burlingame and Millbrae stations were converted into mini apartments, complete with kitchenettes and security cameras, sparking some admiration in a region where affordable housing is scarce. Social media users praised the duo for managing to build housing on the cheap, with one user suggesting they be hired to construct more affordable units. The unauthorized apartments were discovered by transit workers and have highlighted the challenges of costly housing and long commutes in the Bay Area.
https://therealdeal.com/sanfrancisco/2024/04/06/two-bay-area-railway-workers-charged-for-building-secret-apartments-inside-train-stations/