An alliance of California real estate firms has bought a huge apartment complex in the East Bay in a deal that tops $200 million for the residential hub that includes some income-restricted units.

They’re huge and hairy, have names like Ibbi Pip and Sofus Lotus and possibly eat humans. They’re Giant Trolls, and they’ll soon be coming to a forest near you. On June 7, the exhibit ...

By John Metcalfe | jmetcalfe@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group UPDATED: June 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM PDT They’re huge and hairy, have names like Ibbi Pip and Sofus Lotus and possibly eat humans.