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What is NYC ZR § 139-141?

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This section modifies the location requirements for commercial uses in C4 Districts, specifically for buildings constructed before November 23, 2021. It allows certain commercial uses, including eating and drinking establishments, to be located above dwelling units, affecting building owners in mixed-use properties.

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§ 139-141 Location of commercial uses in mixed buildings

ZR § 139-141

In C4 Districts, the provisions of Section 32-422 (Location of floors occupied by commercial uses) shall be modified such that the limitations set forth in paragraph (a) of such Section shall be modified to apply to buildings constructed before November 23, 2021, and the requirements in paragraph (b) of such Section shall apply only where commercial uses are located above any story containing dwelling units. In addition, the provisions of paragraph (d) of Section 32-422 shall be modified such that eating or drinking establishments listed under Use Group VI shall be permitted on a story above dwelling units.

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