Overview
- Mamdani announced he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will relocate to the official residence once he takes office on Jan. 1, 2026.
- He cited family safety and the need to concentrate on delivering the affordability platform voters endorsed.
- The couple currently lives in a rent-stabilized one-bedroom in Astoria, a connection he said will continue to shape his work.
- He shared the decision in a formal statement and on social media, including a post referencing the New York Botanical Garden train show.
- Gracie Mansion, located in Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side, is the traditional mayoral residence that most New York City mayors have used.