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Manor West sound complaints continued for two weeks after staff recommends mitigation
Summary
The commission continued the Manor West (750 Harrison) permit review for two weeks to allow the venue to implement sound‑proofing steps recommended by staff and SFPD, and staff indicated it would follow with a 7‑day suspension if problems are not corrected.
The Entertainment Commission voted to continue consideration of Manor West’s place of entertainment permit for two weeks after staff and SFPD inspections identified persistent bass and roof/skylight leakage as likely causes of noise escaping into adjacent residences.
Inspector Granelli and Sergeant Yamaguchi described field tests that found sound was loudest at higher floors and likely passing through roof openings or skylights. Staff recommended the permit holder address identified vulnerabilities (cover skylights, add roof insulation, isolate bass speakers) and gave the ownership two weeks to complete work; staff indicated it could issue a 7‑day suspension if compliance is not achieved.
Representatives for Manor West (including Mark Rennie and owner Daniel Kim) said they had performed three sound tests, engaged Bay Area Sound Control, built preliminary skylight boxes, moved speakers, and responded to roughly 30 resident emails. Neighbors and a building representative urged stricter enforcement and more community outreach; one resident described ongoing bass intrusions.
After discussion, Commissioner (speaker 7) moved to continue the item for two weeks for an update; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call with Commissioners Cavallini, Newland, Joseph, Amico, Allen, and President Rojas voting 'Aye.' Staff will monitor the venue and may impose a 7‑day suspension under its prerogative if the sound problem persists.
