Kim Kardashian Moves Forward with Controversial Underground Vault at Hidden Hills Estate Despite Neighborhood Backlash
Posted on Sun Aug 3rd, 2025 3:08pm PDT By X17 Staff
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to pushing boundaries -- and now she’s literally digging deep!
The reality TV mogul and business empire builder is reportedly forging ahead with plans to construct a massive underground vault at her sprawling Hidden Hills compound in Calabasas, raising eyebrows and sparking concern among her ultra-wealthy neighbors.
The vault project is the latest phase in what some insiders are calling Kim’s never-ending renovation saga, as she continues to transform her multimillion-dollar estate into a hyper-private fortress tailored to her exacting tastes. While official details about the vault remain tightly under wraps, its rumored size and scope have triggered alarm in the otherwise tranquil, gated enclave.
Sources close to the situation say the project has already prompted strong pushback from residents, who fear the large-scale excavation could have serious environmental and structural consequences for the surrounding community. Concerns range from groundwater disruption and soil erosion to possible damage to nearby foundations due to the extensive underground digging.
“She’s basically building a bunker,” one anonymous source said. “This isn’t just a wine cellar -- this is something on another level entirely.”
Still, Kim appears unbothered by the controversy, remaining steadfast in her vision for the ultra-luxe property. With her team of designers, architects, and security experts reportedly overseeing every detail, the vault is rumored to be a state-of-the-art, high-security space, possibly to house personal archives, rare collectibles, or even serve as a safe haven for her family in emergencies.
This isn’t the first time Kardashian’s construction ambitions have made headlines. In recent years, her renovations have included a private spa wing, recording studio, and meditation dome -- all part of her minimalist-meets-monastic aesthetic.
As tensions quietly simmer in Hidden Hills, one thing is certain: Kim is building more than just a home -- she’s building a legacy. Whether her neighbors like it or not.






