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Hacker NewsNov 2, 2026

The Microsoft building that was reportedly haunted

  • Building 22, once owned by The Koll Company and occupied by Microsoft, was reportedly haunted during its time as an office. The building was demolished in late June 2023, and the new owners plan to build apartments on the site. Evidence of paranormal activity included elevator doors opening randomly, unexplained sounds, and a car's parking brake failing, which caused an accident. The incident was linked to the building's history as a morgue, though Microsoft's archives could not confirm this. The article also notes that the building had a steep slope, with half of the bottom floor underground, and a bridge from the uphill side into the second floor, which some called "trolls." The building's reputation was exacerbated by its location and the steep terrain. The article ends with a humorous note about the building's nickname "Hotel California" or "the black hole."

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