Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to become an Upper East-sider when he moves into Gracie Mansion with his wife, Rama Duwaji, after being sworn in as New York City's mayor on January 1st. This decision comes at the end of a tumultuous campaign period during which security concerns and rent stabilization issues weighed heavily on Mamdani.
As part of his new role, Mamdani will be leaving behind his apartment in Astoria, where he shares space with his wife. The move is attributed to concerns about their family's safety, as well as the need for him to focus exclusively on implementing his affordability agenda for New York City residents.
Mamdani's decision to leave his current residence was also influenced by rent stabilization issues stemming from a proposal made by former Governor Andrew Cuomo during the election campaign. The proposed legislation would have restricted landlords from issuing new rent-stabilized leases, sparking concerns among Mamdani's opponents and neighbors alike. In the end, voters rejected Cuomo's proposals, rendering the controversy moot.
The prospect of moving into Gracie Mansion was met with skepticism by some quarters, who questioned whether Mamdani actually lived in Brooklyn or New Jersey during his winning campaign. However, Mayor-elect Adams faced similar concerns prior to taking office and ultimately moved into the mansion despite claims of paranormal activity.
In a statement, Mamdani expressed his gratitude towards his neighbors in Astoria for showing him "the best of New York City." He acknowledged that he will miss his current home but emphasized that Astoria will remain an integral part of his life's work. With the move to Gracie Mansion set to take place after the New Year's Day inauguration, city officials are awaiting confirmation on what preparations need to be made for the new mayor and his family.
As part of his new role, Mamdani will be leaving behind his apartment in Astoria, where he shares space with his wife. The move is attributed to concerns about their family's safety, as well as the need for him to focus exclusively on implementing his affordability agenda for New York City residents.
Mamdani's decision to leave his current residence was also influenced by rent stabilization issues stemming from a proposal made by former Governor Andrew Cuomo during the election campaign. The proposed legislation would have restricted landlords from issuing new rent-stabilized leases, sparking concerns among Mamdani's opponents and neighbors alike. In the end, voters rejected Cuomo's proposals, rendering the controversy moot.
The prospect of moving into Gracie Mansion was met with skepticism by some quarters, who questioned whether Mamdani actually lived in Brooklyn or New Jersey during his winning campaign. However, Mayor-elect Adams faced similar concerns prior to taking office and ultimately moved into the mansion despite claims of paranormal activity.
In a statement, Mamdani expressed his gratitude towards his neighbors in Astoria for showing him "the best of New York City." He acknowledged that he will miss his current home but emphasized that Astoria will remain an integral part of his life's work. With the move to Gracie Mansion set to take place after the New Year's Day inauguration, city officials are awaiting confirmation on what preparations need to be made for the new mayor and his family.
mamdani lives in brooklyn but his opponents say he doesn't even own a house there? like how can you be mayor if you don't know your neighbors or something? 
i need to fact-check this info, sounds fishy. was cuomo's proposal really that controversial and did voters actually reject it? need more info on this before mamdani moves into gracie mansion 
... but Gracie Mansion? It's so fancy & out of touch with the rest of NYC 
... I mean, Adams moved in there too & had some weird ghost probs 
... doesn't that kinda make Mamdani's move weird too? 
And what about Astoria? Isn't it a great neighborhood? I feel like they're leaving behind the heart of Brooklyn for a mansion 
... but at the same time, I guess it's all about doing what's best for NYC & Mamdani's affordability agenda 
... or am I just being too contradictory again 
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. But I'm still not convinced it was the deciding factor... 
️ I mean, come on, a 500k+ sqft mansion? Can't say I'm buying it 
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Can you even believe Zohran Mamdani is moving into GRACIE MANSION?!?! 
I've been reppin' him since day one, and this is just another reason why I love him even more! 
I mean, the guy's got the whole city talking, and it's only because he's gonna make a difference for all of us New Yorkers. 
The rent stabilization issues are SO real, and I'm glad Mamdani's on top of it. He'll make sure that Astoria (and Brooklyn/Jersey too) stay affordable for everyone! 
. like, im all about affordability and giving back to the community, but gotta wonder if this move is more about avoiding drama than actually making a difference 
. i mean, who needs all those extra security measures anyway? 
also, what's with the skepticism about his residency status? didn't think that was still an issue 
. guess you could say gracie mansion is gonna be his new "fancy" neighborhood 
. hope mamdani stays true to his word and doesnt get too caught up in all the luxurious perks 
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so he's making the rich fam move outta their fancy pad in Astoria just 'cause there was some controversy over rent stabilisation? that's wild. i mean i get it, affordability is a big deal, but come on, gracie mansion's not exactly a humble abode either... 
but it's also kinda sad that he has to leave behind the community he was representing... i mean, his wife rama seems like a cool gal too 
. anyway, gotta give props to mamdani for being transparent about the reasons behind his move... and omg, can we talk about gracie mansion for a sec? 
... fingers crossed the mayor-elect brings some real change to the table 
astoria will def still be part of his life's work, no need to worry about dat 
i heard their slices are fire but i'm still deciding whether to go or not now that i think about it, have you guys tried that new iced coffee shop downtown? their cold brew is supposed to be pretty good 
. I wonder how much it'll cost him to make that mansion feel like home? 
. But at the same time, safety concerns are real, and if they're worried about their home, I get it 
. Still, I hope Rama Duwaji won't mind adjusting to a whole new life in Manhattan 
the gov proposed some crazy rent stabilization laws that would've hurt alot of ppl... glad voters rejected 'em