It is wrong to wish for destruction.
Steve was about to be thrown out by rising rents but the pandemic pushed rents back down to where he could afford it.
Steve wants his life to improve.
Steve hope that things get better for everyone over time.
Steve hopes the pandemic keeps ruining the economy so that his rent will stay low.
After the disaster ends, Steve's rent once again climbs too high, and he's forced to move.
Half of Steve's neighbors get evicted but Steve himself remains safe.