Commission approves SPIN San Francisco permit for ping-pong social club on Folsom
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Summary
SPIN San Francisco (690 Folsom St.) received a place-of-entertainment permit after the company described a $5,000,000 build-out, family and corporate programming, 19 ping-pong tables and local-DJ music; commissioners attached police conditions and the good-neighbor policy.
The Entertainment Commission approved a place-of-entertainment permit for SPIN San Francisco, a ping-pong social club at 690 Folsom Street. Founder Andrew Gordon and general manager Priya Sen described a venue with 19 tables that hosts corporate team-building events and family days, and plays background music and local DJs.
Andrew Gordon said the company spent about "$5,000,000 to build that facility" and emphasized that while DJs perform, the space prioritizes conversation and play rather than loud nightclub-style sound. He noted SPIN’s community plans, including donating used tables to schools and outreach to local nonprofits. Priya Sen described operating hours and staffing for different days of the week.
Staff and Southern Station recommended approval with conditions. Commissioners approved the permit by roll-call vote and attached the Entertainment Commission good-neighbor policy and police conditions. The commission took public comment but heard no unresolved objections.
Next steps: SPIN will operate under the standard police conditions attached to the permit; staff will monitor and inspectors will follow up if complaints arise.
