What is Gracie Mansion and why is Zohran Mamdani moving in?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Farah NajjarDecember 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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In January 2025, New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will move into Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence since 1942. Gracie Mansion, a Federal-style house built in 1799, is located in Carl Schurz Park on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The residence includes the original two-story structure plus an events wing, totaling roughly 12,000 to 13,000 square feet. Mamdani, a democratic socialist elected on a housing justice platform, will be leaving his rent-controlled apartment in Queens to reside in the city-owned mansion. His move highlights the contrast between his housing policies and the opulent residence, especially as New York City faces a severe housing crisis. The house is named after Archibald Gracie, the merchant who originally built it.

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