60 consecutive weeks and counting
This compilation began in November 2023, as neighbors started documenting conditions on the 400 block of Hayes Street during the so-called “temporary” closure. Under the prior permit term (Permit No. 1091787), we logged 50 consecutive weekends of noncompliance: unauthorized signage, misuse of public space, and zero enforcement from SFMTA. Thanks to all our neighbors who continue to send in images and videos. Together, we’ve chronicled the reality on the ground: a vital business corridor sidelined for an experiment that has long run its course.
As the prior term concluded in Week 50, SFMTA issued a new weekend closure permit term (Permit No. 1316522) for the 400 block of Hayes Street. We will continue documenting conditions under this new permit to provide continuity, transparency, and a clear public record of how the closure is managed going forward.
Read all communications to SFMTA regarding the ongoing permit violations.
Operational Irregularity/Unannounced Opening:
• Friday December 26, 2025
• January 2 & 3, 2026
Note: The street was observed to be open on the above referenced dates without prior notice or public explanation. This unannounced change further reflects the absence of transparent, accountable permit administration.
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First publication: November 18, 2023 1:54pm