Commission hears enforcement updates on sound complaints at Don Pisto's, Lucita's, Blue Light and Brixton; DJ van at Fillmore & Turk draws multiple complaints
June 21, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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Deputy Director Azevedo reported to the San Francisco Entertainment Commission on June 21 that staff have received 79 complaints since the last hearing and summarized enforcement activity at several venues.
Azevedo said inspectors observed multiple permit violations at Don Pisto's (510 Union Street) following a May 14 sound complaint: operating above approved sound limits, using outdoor amplified sound after permitted hours, and no staff on-site familiar with permit conditions. A notice of violation (NOV) was issued and inspectors have followed up with management.
Staff also reported on Lucita's Nightclub (3247 Mission Street). Inspectors found the venue had not set a sound limit on its permit and identified a large gap in a barn‑style door that let sound escape; the business agreed to set a sound limit, reposition speakers and fix the door gap and no further complaints were reported.
At Blue Light, staff said the venue had self‑conditioned its permit to prohibit drums during outdoor performances, but an inspector observed a drum kit set up in the performance area; Azevedo said the owner acknowledged he did not know the band had a drummer and an NOV was issued.
The Brixton received an NOV at the prior hearing for operating past the LLP 11 p.m. cutoff, and Azevedo reported a real‑time response on May 28 at 1:15 a.m. that resulted in a citation for operating entertainment after 11 p.m. and for failing to have trained staff on site who knew permit conditions.
Finally, staff said they have received at least 20 complaints about unpermitted concerts coming from a parked van adjacent to Fillmore & Turk Mini Park; because the sound is produced from a van on the street, it is not fully within Rec & Park purview, and staff will meet with Rec & Park and SFPD to discuss mitigation strategies.
Azevedo closed by thanking inspectors and said staff will continue education and enforcement actions as appropriate.
Azevedo said inspectors observed multiple permit violations at Don Pisto's (510 Union Street) following a May 14 sound complaint: operating above approved sound limits, using outdoor amplified sound after permitted hours, and no staff on-site familiar with permit conditions. A notice of violation (NOV) was issued and inspectors have followed up with management.
Staff also reported on Lucita's Nightclub (3247 Mission Street). Inspectors found the venue had not set a sound limit on its permit and identified a large gap in a barn‑style door that let sound escape; the business agreed to set a sound limit, reposition speakers and fix the door gap and no further complaints were reported.
At Blue Light, staff said the venue had self‑conditioned its permit to prohibit drums during outdoor performances, but an inspector observed a drum kit set up in the performance area; Azevedo said the owner acknowledged he did not know the band had a drummer and an NOV was issued.
The Brixton received an NOV at the prior hearing for operating past the LLP 11 p.m. cutoff, and Azevedo reported a real‑time response on May 28 at 1:15 a.m. that resulted in a citation for operating entertainment after 11 p.m. and for failing to have trained staff on site who knew permit conditions.
Finally, staff said they have received at least 20 complaints about unpermitted concerts coming from a parked van adjacent to Fillmore & Turk Mini Park; because the sound is produced from a van on the street, it is not fully within Rec & Park purview, and staff will meet with Rec & Park and SFPD to discuss mitigation strategies.
Azevedo closed by thanking inspectors and said staff will continue education and enforcement actions as appropriate.
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