Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Board of Appeals Hearing

Topic: 50 United Nations Plaza  
Permit Type: Order of Tree Removals by City Agency  
Board of Appeals: Case Number #25-007  

Contact before hearing:
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1475  
San Francisco, CA 94103  
Phone: (628) 652-1150  
Email: boardofappeals@sfgov.org  

Letters of support from the public must be submitted to the Board office by 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the hearing, with a specific deadline of October 2, 2025, to ensure that they are included in the materials that are distributed to Board members in advance of the hearing. It is important to note that any written comments from the public that arrive after this established deadline will still be acknowledged and presented to the Board members on the day of the hearing, although they may not be included in the initial packet of information sent out prior to the meeting.
The Board conducts its public hearings on Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., providing a valuable opportunity for community members and stakeholders to voice their opinions, share their insights, and express their concerns on a wide range of issues affecting the community. These significant sessions are held in City Hall, specifically in Room 416, located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, which is an accessible venue for citizens to gather and engage with the Board. The hearings are designed to promote transparency and encourage robust public participation, allowing for a comprehensive review and thoughtful discussion of cases, including the order for tree removal that has been issued by a city agency, which can impact both the environment and the community's aesthetic. This forum not only facilitates a thorough examination of such cases but also reinforces the Board's commitment to considering the voices and perspectives of the public in its decision-making processes.