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Gennessee Street Sweeping Schedule & SFMTA Rules

Avoid a $90+ SFMTA parking ticket. Check the exact street cleaning hours for Gennessee Street before you park your car on Thu 2nd & 4th and Mon 2nd & 4th.

Check the parking rules below to avoid fines. Find your exact block or click "View Map" to see today's sweeping zones visually.

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Monterey Blvd - Joost Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

7 - 8

Location

West Side (Left)

Staples Ave - Flood Ave

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

Flood Ave - Hearst Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Monterey Blvd - Joost Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 1st, 3rd, 5th

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd, 5th Weeks

Time

7 - 8

Location

West Side (Left)

Hearst Ave - Monterey Blvd

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

Mangels Ave - Melrose Ave

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

Joost Ave - Mangels Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Monterey Blvd - Joost Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Flood Ave - Hearst Ave

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

Staples Ave - Flood Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Hearst Ave - Monterey Blvd

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Mangels Ave - Melrose Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Judson Ave - Staples Ave

Sweeping Day

Thu 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

13 - 15

Location

East Side (Right)

Judson Ave - Staples Ave

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

Joost Ave - Mangels Ave

Sweeping Day

Mon 2nd & 4th

Active Weeks

2nd, 4th Weeks

Time

12 - 14

Location

West Side (Left)

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Parking on Gennessee Street: What You Need to Know

Finding parking on Gennessee Street means paying close attention to the rules. The city's mechanical sweepers clean this block on Thu 2nd & 4th and Mon 2nd & 4th. You must keep the curb clear until 7. Many locals park a few blocks away the night before to avoid the early morning rush.

Residential Permits (RPP) & Meters

Besides street cleaning, check if Gennessee Street requires a Residential Parking Permit (RPP). If you don't have a neighborhood permit sticker, you might only be allowed to park for 2 hours. If you are at a parking meter, make sure you pay through the official PayByPhone app or at the machine.

Colored Curbs on Gennessee Street

Always check the color of the curb before you leave your car. Red means no parking ever (fire lanes). White is for 5-minute passenger loading, and Yellow is for commercial vehicles. A ticket for blocking a red zone is much more expensive than a regular street sweeping fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the city clean both sides of Gennessee Street at once?

A.No. San Francisco usually sweeps one side of the street on one day, and the opposite side on another day, so you have a place to move your car.

Q.Do I need a permit to park on Gennessee Street?

A.If there are RPP signs (like Area 'A' or 'Z'), you can only park for 2 hours without a permit. Street cleaning rules still apply to everyone.

Q.What should I do if my car gets towed from Gennessee Street?

A.If your car is missing, do not panic. Call SFMTA or look up their 'Find My Towed Vehicle' website to see if it was towed for a violation.

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