Zohran Mamdani will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor1 day ago Share Save Kayla Epstein Share SaveGetty Images New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran MamdaniNew York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani will live in the Manhattan mansion that his predecessors have called home, leaving behind a rent-stabilised apartment that became the subject of heated debate during his campaign. Gracie Mansion, which dates to 1799, has served as the residence for most New York City mayors since World War Two. "While I may no longer live in Astoria, Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do." Bloomberg via Getty Images Gracie Mansion, built in 1799, is the official residence of the New York City mayorNot every mayor has chosen to live at Gracie Mansion. With its butter yellow paint, green shutters, and white railings, Gracie Mansion is a wedding cake of a house overlooking the East River.