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Entertainment Commission reports multiple sound violations, issues notices to several venues
Summary
At its May 6 meeting, the San Francisco Entertainment Commission heard a senior inspectorreport that five businesses received notices of violation after sound complaints; inspectors recorded readings and issued enforcement notices between April 17 and April 30.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission heard a report on May 6 that inspectors issued notices of violation to multiple venues after responding to complaints about loud music and unpermitted entertainment.
The commission's senior inspector reported that the office received 68 3-1-1 complaints since the April 15 hearing and summarized recent enforcement actions. Notices of violation were issued in mid- to late April to the International Art Museum of America (1023 Market Street), Savoy Tivoli (1434 Grant Street), Mister Mahjong's (260 Kearny Street), Neck of the Woods (406 Clement Street), Amelie (1754 Polk Street) and Trinity Irish Bar and Restaurant (1851 Union Street). The inspector said the International Art Museum was hosting an unpermitted DJ event on April 13 and was issued an NOV on April 17 for operating without a permit.
Inspectors recorded sound-level measurements that exceeded the businesses' permitted limits. Savoy Tivoli registered 87.6 dBA and 101.4 dBC while its approved limit is 84 dBA and 93 dBC; an NOV was issued April 17. Mister Mahjong's tested at 97.6 dBA and 112.6 dBC against an approved 90 dBA and 102 dBC; an NOV was issued April 23. Neck of the Woods measured 100.4 dBA and 113 dBC against an approved downstairs limit of 89 dBA and 97 dBC; an NOV was issued April 23. Amelie recorded 95 dBA and 102 dBC while its approved limit is 87 dBA and 94 dBC; inspectors also observed doors propped open and found entertainment continuing past 11 p.m.; an NOV was issued April 30. Trinity's front bar registered 92.1 dBA and 93 dBC against an approved 84 dBA and 90 dBC, and a DJ was observed performing after 11 p.m.; an NOV was issued April 30.
Commissioners and staff said the enforcement level escalated to NOVs after inspectors observed noncompliance, and several managers reported plans to change practices. One commissioner noted Trinity has been subject to repeated scrutiny. The senior inspector summarized the incidents and asked commissioners to direct any follow-up questions to staff.
The report did not announce additional formal sanctions during the meeting. Commissioners reiterated the commission's Good Neighbor expectations, including keeping doors and windows closed during live entertainment and maintaining sound within permitted limits. The senior inspector's report is intended to document recent complaints and actions; further enforcement or hearings would be scheduled if repeat violations occur.
