BlackBook has the scoop on the closing of the Beatrice Inn earlier this week, with owner Paul Sevigny assuring that it was building code violations that got the A-list destination “padlocked.” Far less titillating than rumors of either Kate Moss or Page 6’s Chris Wilson getting punched in the nose.

In more NYU-centric cases, some speculators pointed toward excessive outside smoking and underage drinking violations as the reasons for the shut-down. Sevigny remained mum on details due to his establishment’s impending day in court, but did point out that for regulars it was like “locking them out of their apartments.”

For NYU students, it’s more like locking them out of their cooler older brother’s apartment. The West Village haunt is a staple for aspiring cocaine-riddled Lindsay Jr.’s who more often talk about the semi-private club than actually attend. Benicio del Toro and Ed Westwick, on the other hand, may have a more lonely week.

The “Free the Beatrice” top secret party will be either Thursday or Friday at a mystery location, but I’m sure some of you have made the right, er, friends and might just find your way inside. Snap some pictures and send them our way.