The Mayor of New York, Zokhran Mamdani, will move to Gracie Mansion
8 december 2025 в 20:37
The famous mayoral residence of New York City, Gracie Mansion, is once again in the spotlight as elected Mayor Zohra Mamdani confirmed that he and his wife, Rama Duvaji, will move there after his inauguration on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the election in November 2025 and will succeed Eric Adams, announced his decision on December 8, 2025, noting that it is related to the safety of his family and the opportunity to focus on an affordable housing program that became the cornerstone of his historic campaign.
This decision put an end to weeks of speculation about whether the young progressive politician, who lives in a rent-controlled apartment in Astoria, Queens, would accept the sprawling residence on the Upper East Side, which has long been associated with New York City mayors. Gracie Mansion’s long history and its prominent location make it not just a home, but a symbol of civic leadership in America’s largest city.
Here’s what you need to know about Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City mayors.
Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the mayor of New York City, a landmark home that has served as a symbolic center of the city’s executive power for over 80 years.
Built in 1799 by merchant Archibald Gracie, the Federal-style house became the mayoral residence in 1942 under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. It is currently owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and is managed in partnership with the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, which preserves its history and organizes public events. As part of the Historic Trust Fund, the mansion combines historic architecture with updated living spaces used for receptions, press conferences, cultural events, and visits from high-profile guests.
The last residents of Gracie Mansion were former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his family, who lived there from 2014 to 2021. Before them, several other mayors and their families resided in the mansion, including Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani. Recently, Adams lived in Gracie Mansion during his term before leaving office in 2025.
Gracie Mansion is located in Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Specifically, it can be found at 88th Street and East End Avenue.
Federal agents were sent to Gracie Mansion in September 2024 as part of a corruption investigation that ultimately contributed to the end of Adams’s term as mayor. Although Adams is no longer in office, FBI activity at the residence continued during the transition period as prosecutors sought evidence related to his ongoing federal case.
According to reports at the time, agents arrived early in the morning—which is standard practice for federal searches—and entered the premises to collect electronic devices and other materials relevant to the investigation. Adams’s attorney, Alex Spiro, criticized the timing of the search, claiming that federal officials were trying to «create a spectacle», - and noted that his client had already cooperated with previous information requests.
The search involved nearly a dozen men and women in suits, several of whom carried briefcases, backpacks, or gym bags. It was reported that they seized an electronic device that, according to Spiro, they «would have gladly surrendered».
The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams from the Southern District of New York, is partially focused on Adams’s fundraising and his connections to Turkey
This decision put an end to weeks of speculation about whether the young progressive politician, who lives in a rent-controlled apartment in Astoria, Queens, would accept the sprawling residence on the Upper East Side, which has long been associated with New York City mayors. Gracie Mansion’s long history and its prominent location make it not just a home, but a symbol of civic leadership in America’s largest city.
Here’s what you need to know about Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City mayors.
Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the mayor of New York City, a landmark home that has served as a symbolic center of the city’s executive power for over 80 years.
Built in 1799 by merchant Archibald Gracie, the Federal-style house became the mayoral residence in 1942 under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. It is currently owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and is managed in partnership with the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, which preserves its history and organizes public events. As part of the Historic Trust Fund, the mansion combines historic architecture with updated living spaces used for receptions, press conferences, cultural events, and visits from high-profile guests.
The last residents of Gracie Mansion were former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his family, who lived there from 2014 to 2021. Before them, several other mayors and their families resided in the mansion, including Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani. Recently, Adams lived in Gracie Mansion during his term before leaving office in 2025.
Gracie Mansion is located in Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Specifically, it can be found at 88th Street and East End Avenue.
Federal agents were sent to Gracie Mansion in September 2024 as part of a corruption investigation that ultimately contributed to the end of Adams’s term as mayor. Although Adams is no longer in office, FBI activity at the residence continued during the transition period as prosecutors sought evidence related to his ongoing federal case.
According to reports at the time, agents arrived early in the morning—which is standard practice for federal searches—and entered the premises to collect electronic devices and other materials relevant to the investigation. Adams’s attorney, Alex Spiro, criticized the timing of the search, claiming that federal officials were trying to «create a spectacle», - and noted that his client had already cooperated with previous information requests.
The search involved nearly a dozen men and women in suits, several of whom carried briefcases, backpacks, or gym bags. It was reported that they seized an electronic device that, according to Spiro, they «would have gladly surrendered».
The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams from the Southern District of New York, is partially focused on Adams’s fundraising and his connections to Turkey
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