In 2019, a United Nations report found that Blackstone's massive purchasing of single-family homes after the financial crisis of 2007–2008 had "devastating consequences." In addition to reshaping the housing market to benefit Wall Street over working people, Blackstone abused tenants with exorbitant fees, rent hikes, and aggressive eviction practices. Blackstone's real estate practice had a disproportionate impact on communities of color, in part because the company targeted foreclosures resulting from subprime loans. Blackstone also contributed to widespread displacement from gentrification; the firm bought property in low-income neighborhoods, refurbished units, and exorbitantly increased rent.