New York City’s iconic mayoral residence — Gracie Mansion — is back in the spotlight as incoming Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani confirms that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji , will relocate there after his Jan. 1, 2026 inauguration. Mamdani, who won the November 2025 election and will succeed Eric Adams , announced the move on December 8, 2025, saying it came down to his family ’s safety and his ability to focus on the affordability agenda that propelled his historic campaign.

The decision ends weeks of speculation about whether the young progressive — who has lived in a rent-stabilized one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens — would embrace the sprawling Upper East Side residence long associated with NYC’s mayors. Gracie Mansion’s long history and prominent location make it m

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