Tesla Supercharger Lot Brings Noise, Traffic to San Francisco Neighborhood

Residents near 24-hour Lombard Street station complain of late-night disturbances and congestion

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A new 24-hour Tesla Supercharger lot in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood has become a source of frustration for nearby residents, who are dealing with late-night noise, traffic, and power outages since the lot opened in early 2026. Neighbors have filed complaints and reached out to local officials, but so far no specific interventions have been announced to address the issues.

Why it matters

The Tesla Supercharger lot was intended to provide a climate-friendly charging solution, but its 24-hour operation and location in a residential area has created quality-of-life issues for nearby residents. This highlights the challenges cities face in balancing the needs of new technologies with the concerns of local communities.

The details

The 16-stall Tesla Supercharger lot is located at 1965 Lombard Street, near the Highway 101 on-ramp to the Golden Gate Bridge. Unlike Tesla's other 24-hour charging stations in San Francisco, which are situated in commercial areas, this lot is surrounded by apartment buildings. Residents report late-night noise from music, honking, and the flow of cars entering and exiting the lot, which has blocked access to their own garages. The lot has also experienced several PG&E power outages, with no offers of bill credits from the company.

  • The Tesla Supercharger lot opened in early 2026.
  • Residents have filed a formal complaint with the city's planning department on February 2, 2026.
  • A PG&E power outage is scheduled for this Thursday, February 17, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The players

Laurel Calsoni

A resident who lives near the Tesla Supercharger lot and has filed complaints about the late-night noise and disturbances.

Ray Whelan

A resident of Moulton Street who has organized with neighbors to send a letter to the local district supervisor about the traffic and congestion issues.

Stephen Sherrill

The District 2 Supervisor, whose office is working with the property owner, Planning Department, and SFMTA to identify solutions to the issues.

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What they’re saying

“Peaceful enjoyment of my apartment has been nonexistent.”

— Laurel Calsoni, Resident (SFGATE)

“Tesla owners are arrogant as hell. ... They think they are at their 'Own Private Idaho' out there.”

— Laurel Calsoni, Resident (SFGATE)

“Gets extremely crowded at night when the cost is lower. The entrances are poorly designed and there's cars coming from multiple directions, leading to a lot of confusion about who's next. Witnessed lots of arguing and line cutting while I was here.”

— Anonymous (Plugshare.com)

What’s next

Supervisor Sherrill's office is working with the property owner, Planning Department, and SFMTA to identify solutions that address the increased traffic and noise issues while allowing the Tesla Supercharger lot to continue operating.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges cities face in balancing the needs of new technologies like electric vehicle charging with the quality-of-life concerns of local residents. As more charging infrastructure is built, policymakers will need to carefully consider the placement and design of these facilities to minimize disruptions to nearby communities.