Board of Appeals - 2026-03-25
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals continued appeal 25-059 regarding Richmond Serenity Spa at 3446 Balboa Street to May 20, 2026, after commissioners expressed concerns about insufficient evidence to uphold the Department of Public Health's revocation of the massage establishment permit and $7,500 fine. The board requested a revised hearing transcript, the police undercover recording, and the officer's appearance at the next hearing to conduct proper de novo review of allegations of lewd conduct solicitation.
Key Decisions (3)
Continuance of Massage Permit Revocation Appeal at 3446 Balboa Street
Appeal 25-059 by Jing Wong and Leon Wang against DPH's revocation of massage establishment permit ME120465 for Richmond Serenity Spa was continued to May 20, 2026. Commissioners found insufficient evidence to uphold the five-year permit revocation and $7,500 fine based on a single alleged incident of lewd conduct solicitation. Board requested revised transcript, police recording, and officer testimony.
Continuance of Jurisdiction Request at 158 15th Avenue
Jurisdiction request 26-1 at 158 15th Avenue was continued to April 15, 2026 at the parties' request to allow more time to resolve issues.
Continuance of Appeal at 460-462 Vallejo Street
Appeal 26-008 at 460-462 Vallejo Street was continued to April 29, 2026 at the parties' request to allow more time to work on issues.
Market Signals (1)
Commercial Demand
San Francisco has approximately 120 permitted massage establishments, with DPH conducting routine inspections approximately every six months, indicating active regulatory oversight of this commercial sector.