SFAA TROPHY AWARDS

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark October 26, 2023, on your calendar for this year’s big event. The awards show will take place at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco.

The Trophy Awards honors the firms, employees, and properties leading San Francisco’s Rental Housing Community. Purchase tickets at sfaa.org/events. For more information, including sponsorship details, email Vanessa Khaleel at Vanessa Khaleel at vanessa@sfaa.org

And don’t forget to nominate your favorite industry professional. You can also nominate yourself—no need to be modest! Send nominations to Stephanie Alonzo at stephanie@sfaa.org.

Craving Chinatown – July 22

This tasty culinary extravaganza event offers a delightful experience as over 30 local eateries participants to offer an enticing selection of appetizers, entrees, baked goods, desserts, and refreshing beverages.

Hungry Ghost Festival – August 26

This cultural festival honor ancestors and deceased loved ones through various rituals and blessings. By combining traditional customs with contemporary approaches, the festival fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture while stimulating economic growth within the community.

Chinatown Autumn-Moon Festival –September 23-24

The annual Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival is a popular street fair that celebrates the abundance of the autumn harvest. Grant Avenue will come alive with vibrant booths selling a variety of goods, while live music and performances will be played throughout the day to pay tribute to the arrival of autumn.

Chinatown Dance! – September 30

The exciting fusion of traditional and urban dance event arrives this fall! Chinatown Dance! will showcase the captivating blend of cultural heritage and contemporary movement, celebrating the harmonious merging of traditions. Stay tuned for more information.

Chinatown Halloween Festival –October 28

Get spooky at the Chinatown Halloween Festival this fall! Engage in a costume contest, strike a pose at the photobooth, get your face painted, and enjoy many other thrilling activities. It’s an event for all ages to get wild and celebrate Halloween in a Chinatown uniquely way!

For more information, visit: spotlightchinatown.com

World Cup Village in Downtown

The City is partnering with Soccer USA to host free public watch parties for the Women’s World Cup in July and August.

The Women’s World Cup Village kicks off at The Crossing at East Cut on July 21 when Team USA faces off against Vietnam, with an opening celebration, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities beginning at 4:00 p.m. The full event series will take place on:

• July 21: The Crossing at East Cut (USA v Vietnam)

• July 26: Embarcadero Plaza (USA v Netherlands)

• August 5: Golden Gate Park (Round of 16)

• August 10: The Crossing at East Cut (Quarterfinals)

Fire Alarm Upgrade DeadlineJuly 2023

Building owners of (R-2) residential buildings with three or more units with an existing building fire alarm system need to comply with sound level requirements for sleeping areas by July 2023. Alarm systems have to pass the “pillow test,” meaning the central fire alarm system must be loud enough for all residents to hear it from their bedroom (meeting a sound level of at least 75 dBA).

If this applies to you and you haven’t upgraded your fire alarm system, contact your existing fire alarm provider and see what they can do for you. They may already know what needs to be done and can help with your unique building. The alarm system professional you work with should consider whether you have electronic floor plans available, if there’s an elevator or sprinkler system in your building, or if you have construction or remodeling work planned.

For a list of SFAA-affiliated alarm system professionals, turn to page 52 of the member directory. For more information on the legislation and FAQs, visit sf-fire. org/308-sleeping-area-fire-alarm-requirements

Changes to “Just Cause” Rules

Under AB 1482

The California Senate on Wednesday approved a measure that would restrict the ability of some landlords to take up residence in their own units, hinder their ability to perform essential maintenance work, while also making their properties more difficult to sell.

SB 567 by Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), advanced from the Senate Floor with twenty-one senators voting yes, twelve voting no, and seven abstaining.

The legislation proposes several changes to the “just cause” for eviction provisions in the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019, also known as AB 1482. Notably, the bill redefines a property “owner” as a natural person with at least a 51 percent ownership interest. This could prevent some landlords, particularly those owning property through a family trust or shared