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Commission hears noise complaints and enforcement updates for Arena SF, Virgin Hotel and other venues
Summary
Deputy Director Azevedo reported increased busker complaints, two sound complaints and a notice of violation at Arena SF, and a citation issued to Virgin Hotel for rooftop DJs past permitted hours; staff said they will follow up with venues including Cava 22 and coordinate with SFPD when needed.
Deputy Director Azevedo briefed commissioners on enforcement activity and neighborhood noise complaints affecting entertainment venues.
Azevedo said inspectors have seen an uptick in busker complaints in North Beach and that Inspector Fiorentino responded to two recent complaints about Arena SF, conducted a sound test and found the venue out of compliance; staff issued a notice of violation and worked with the manager to reduce volumes. "We did issue a notice of violation for them being in excess of their sound limit," Azevedo said.
Azevedo also described enforcement at Virgin Hotel, noting the rooftop permit is conditioned to end amplified entertainment at 10:00 p.m. per a Planning Commission motion. After repeated visits that found DJs playing past midnight, staff escalated from verbal warnings to a notice of violation and ultimately a citation; Azevedo said hotel managers have reviewed permit conditions with staff.
Staff said they will follow up on ongoing complaints about Cava 22 and attempt to obtain contact information for owners so inspectors can engage directly. The deputy director confirmed multiple site visits are documented for at least one location and that follow-up calls to owners indicated a willingness to reach compliance.
Commissioners expressed frustration over repeat noncompliance at large venues and asked staff to continue targeted outreach and enforcement. Azevedo said inspectors have been coordinating with SFPD in specific instances and will continue to monitor repeat offenders.
