Summary
Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York, is set to move into Gracie Mansion in January. Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor since 1942, is a historic house located in Manhattan. Mamdani campaigned on issues related to housing justice, which is significant given New York's housing crisis.
Key Facts
- Gracie Mansion is the official home for the mayor of New York City since 1942.
- The house is located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
- Zohran Mamdani, elected as New York's mayor, will move into Gracie Mansion in January.
- Mamdani's election focused on housing issues like freezing rents and improving affordable housing.
- Gracie Mansion was originally built in 1799 by Archibald Gracie, a shipping merchant.
- The house is around 12,000 to 13,000 square feet and includes an events wing added in the 1960s.
- New York City acquired Gracie Mansion in 1896, and the estate became part of Carl Schurz Park.
- The mansion is maintained through a public-private partnership and is open for public tours.
