Overview
- Mamdani announced Monday that he and his wife, Rama, will relocate to the official mayoral residence following his January swearing-in.
- The decision reverses earlier indecision and centers on security considerations and governing focus, according to his statement.
- He said he will leave his rent-stabilized Astoria apartment but pledged to keep Queens community ties central to his work.
- Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s residence in Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan’s Yorkville neighborhood, will become their home base.
- He takes office on January 1, 2026, with transition planning underway and cabinet appointments and early priorities expected to be outlined in the coming weeks.