Westville's Original Location Closed as it Deals With Gas Line Issue

WEST VILLAGE, NY — A disagreement over illegally installed gas lines has shuttered Westville's maiden location in the West Village.

The popular brunch spot has been closed since July due to what they only termed "construction." Department of Buildings records show the restaurant was cited for a violation on July 15 for work without a permit in which new gas pipes were installed to three commercial appliances in the restaurant.

A ConEd spokesman told Patch he couldn't divulge specific details about a customer, but said ConEd had shut the gas off and the restaurant "were working together to solve the issue."

Westville owner Jay Strauss told Eater that he had "no idea" about the illegal installation.

Westville has a hearing with the Environmental Control Board, which issued the violation, on Sept. 1 at 8:30 a.m.

The same building was fined $800 in March for an electrical violation, which also involved work without a permit. An inspector found "hazardous" exposed hanging wires in the ground floor lobby of the residences.

Patch left a message with building manager Empire Management.

The 210 W. 10th St. location is the first of four Westville locations in the city. It's also the smallest. They also have locations in the East Village at 107 Avenue A, Chelsea at 246 W. 18th St. and Hudson Square at 333 Hudson St.

Photo Credit: Google Maps Street View circa October 2014