A signage snag for Small Village Deli on Avenue B

Top 2 photos by Stacie Joy

Work continues inside the Small Village Deli on the NW corner of Avenue B and Fifth Street. 

Meanwhile, outside, there's apparently a small problem with the exterior signage here. A DOB summons posted to the door on Monday states: "Observed illuminated sign approx 80 sq feet above premises, no permit on file, creating a safety hazard."

All illuminated exterior signs require permits, with yearly renewals, per the DOB. 

Not sure if there's any connection, but we did hear from a reader complaining that the sign seemed too bright...

Perhaps a dimmer switch is in order.

It's a Small Village Deli after all

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Signage arrived late last week at 76 Avenue B on the NW corner of Fifth Street... say hello to the Small Village Deli. (So many markets, so few solid names left.)

We went inside for an updated look at the interior, but the owner told us to leave.

Once open, the deli will sell a variety of sandwiches, wraps and smoothies.

No. 76 was last home to the art gallery gratin, which relocated to the Lower East Side. Previously, Oda House, which served Georgian cuisine and other Mediterranean staples, closed here in August 2020 after more than seven years in service. Caffe Buon Gusto was here for a bit after the corner market, Zips.