> In San Francisco, property speculators have made a game out of tearing down historically protected homes, then retroactively applying for demolition permits,

> In San Francisco, property speculators have made a game out of tearing down historically protected homes, then retroactively applying for demolition permits, and using the now-empty lots to build massive mansions that sell for millions. https://boingboing.net/2018/12/16/unscramble-the-egg.html https://boingboing.net/2018/12/16/unscramble-the-egg.html I'm assuming that the money to be made is greater than the fines they have to pay for demolishing a historical home.