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In the districts indicated, in any building containing residences, commercial uses may be permitted on the same story as a residential use, or on a story higher than that occupied by residential uses, provided that:

1. no conversion shall be permitted from dwelling units to such commercial uses in a building constructed before June 6, 2024;
2. the environmental requirements set forth in Section 32-423 shall be met, where applicable;
3. no access exists between such uses at any level containing dwelling units; and
4. the following commercial uses shall not be permitted on a story above dwelling units:
   
   From Use Group VI: 
   
   Eating or drinking establishments, in locations outside of the Borough of Manhattan;
   
   From Use Group VIII
   
   All uses listed under Amusement and Recreation Facilities.

Accessory mechanical equipment serving commercial uses listed in such Use Groups shall not be subject to the location restrictions of this Section.