NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Moves into Gracie Mansion, Calls it 'The People's House'

A New Chapter at Gracie Mansion

• 🏠 Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama have officially moved into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York.
• 💡 Mamdani stated his intention to refer to the mansion as the 'people's house', emphasizing his commitment to remaining accessible to New Yorkers.

Commitment to Public Service

• 🚶‍♂️ The mayor affirmed that despite the change in residence, he will not change his approach to serving the city.
• 🚇 He plans to continue using public transportation, including the subway, bus, and city bike, and to remain engaged with the concerns of New Yorkers.

Transition from Rent-Stabilized Living

• 🏢 Mamdani is leaving behind his rent-stabilized one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens, where he lived for six years as an assemblyman.
• 💰 He will now reside in the 11,000 square foot Gracie Mansion, a significant change from his previous $2,300 per month rent.

Gracie Mansion's History and Legend

• 📜 Gracie Mansion, built in 1799, has been the home of New York mayors since Fiorello LaGuardia first moved in in 1942.
• 👻 Mayor Mamdani acknowledged the legends of ghost sightings at Gracie Mansion but has not yet encountered any.

Neighbor's Perspective

• 👍 A neighbor, Mark, expressed well wishes for the mayor, stating that 'if he succeeds, we all succeed' and agreeing with the mayor's stated goals for change.