Historic Preservation Commission endorses three legacy businesses, defers Condor decision to Nov. 2
October 19, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Oct. 19 recommended three businesses — Black & Blue Tattoo (381 Guerrero St.), New Royal Bakery, and New Lung Ting Cafe — for the city’s Legacy Business Registry and deferred a decision on the Condor (560 Broadway) to Nov. 2 for further review.
The commission voted unanimously, 7–0, to adopt staff recommendations for the three items after a series of presentations and public testimonials highlighting each business’s historic and cultural contributions to its neighborhood. “I would like to commend all the legacy businesses, especially Black and Blue,” said Commissioner Nagas Warren during deliberations, echoing multiple commissioners who praised the businesses’ roles in their communities.
Why it matters: Listing on the Legacy Business Registry can provide recognition and access to preservation resources that help longstanding small businesses remain in place amid rising rents and redevelopment pressure. Staff presentations described Black & Blue Tattoo as a 27‑year, woman- and queer-run shop that helped open apprenticeship pathways; New Royal Bakery as a neighborhood bakery founded in 1925; and New Lung Ting Cafe as a 92‑year Chinatown institution.
What happened: Planning staff summarized each application and recommended approval. Community supporters, including former Condor associates and Black & Blue apprentices, spoke in favor of the nominations. The commission then separated the Condor application (item 6A) for additional review; Commissioner Nagas Warren moved to continue it and the motion passed 4–3, with Commissioners Foley, Johns and Soh voting against continuation.
Administrative code note: Richard Carillo, legacy business program manager for the Office of Small Business, told the commission that under Administrative Code (cited by staff during the hearing) if the Historic Preservation Commission does not provide an advisory recommendation within 30 days of receipt, the Small Business Commission may treat the non‑response as an advisory recommendation in favor of the applicant and proceed with its review.
Selected public testimony: “Black and Blue really has pushed its way into an industry that was not very welcoming at the time,” said Hanan Hunidi, personal assistant to owner Idexa Stern, speaking about the shop’s role in creating space for women and queer artists. Supporters of the Condor recounted its role in San Francisco nightlife and in the career of performer Carol Doda.
Outcome and next step: The commission’s 7–0 votes moved Black & Blue Tattoo, New Royal Bakery and New Lung Ting Cafe forward as recommended for the Legacy Business Registry. The Condor’s application was continued to Nov. 2 for additional review; absent a timely advisory recommendation from HPC, the Small Business Commission may proceed under the administrative code cited at the hearing.
Speakers quoted in this article are those who appear in the meeting record and were identified on the public record at the hearing. The commission’s actions were taken during the Oct. 19, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
The commission voted unanimously, 7–0, to adopt staff recommendations for the three items after a series of presentations and public testimonials highlighting each business’s historic and cultural contributions to its neighborhood. “I would like to commend all the legacy businesses, especially Black and Blue,” said Commissioner Nagas Warren during deliberations, echoing multiple commissioners who praised the businesses’ roles in their communities.
Why it matters: Listing on the Legacy Business Registry can provide recognition and access to preservation resources that help longstanding small businesses remain in place amid rising rents and redevelopment pressure. Staff presentations described Black & Blue Tattoo as a 27‑year, woman- and queer-run shop that helped open apprenticeship pathways; New Royal Bakery as a neighborhood bakery founded in 1925; and New Lung Ting Cafe as a 92‑year Chinatown institution.
What happened: Planning staff summarized each application and recommended approval. Community supporters, including former Condor associates and Black & Blue apprentices, spoke in favor of the nominations. The commission then separated the Condor application (item 6A) for additional review; Commissioner Nagas Warren moved to continue it and the motion passed 4–3, with Commissioners Foley, Johns and Soh voting against continuation.
Administrative code note: Richard Carillo, legacy business program manager for the Office of Small Business, told the commission that under Administrative Code (cited by staff during the hearing) if the Historic Preservation Commission does not provide an advisory recommendation within 30 days of receipt, the Small Business Commission may treat the non‑response as an advisory recommendation in favor of the applicant and proceed with its review.
Selected public testimony: “Black and Blue really has pushed its way into an industry that was not very welcoming at the time,” said Hanan Hunidi, personal assistant to owner Idexa Stern, speaking about the shop’s role in creating space for women and queer artists. Supporters of the Condor recounted its role in San Francisco nightlife and in the career of performer Carol Doda.
Outcome and next step: The commission’s 7–0 votes moved Black & Blue Tattoo, New Royal Bakery and New Lung Ting Cafe forward as recommended for the Legacy Business Registry. The Condor’s application was continued to Nov. 2 for additional review; absent a timely advisory recommendation from HPC, the Small Business Commission may proceed under the administrative code cited at the hearing.
Speakers quoted in this article are those who appear in the meeting record and were identified on the public record at the hearing. The commission’s actions were taken during the Oct. 19, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
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