Zohran Mamdani Moves into 'Haunted' Gracie Mansion, Promises Public Access
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News18•13-01-2026, 16:16
Zohran Mamdani Moves into 'Haunted' Gracie Mansion, Promises Public Access
- •New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji are moving into Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence.
- •Built in 1799 by Archibald Gracie, the 12,855-square-foot Federal-style house is located in Manhattan's Yorkville neighborhood.
- •Gracie Mansion became the official mayoral home in 1942, with Fiorello La Guardia famously calling it New York’s “little White House.”
- •The mansion has undergone restorations and expansions, including the Susan E. Wagner Wing for civic events.
- •Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams joked about a 'friendly ghost' residing in the mansion, warning Mamdani to 'do right by the city'.
Why It Matters: Mayor Zohran Mamdani embraces Gracie Mansion's history and 'ghost', vowing to make it publicly accessible.
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