FOXNews Politics | 21:12 08-12-2025 | Politics
New York City's Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is set to relocate from his modest rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria, transitioning to the opulent city-owned property, Gracie Mansion, in January. Known for his insistence on affordable housing, this move will see him leave his humble dwelling to live in the mayoral estate reserved for NYC's sitting mayor.
The move comes on the heels of his election as the city's mayor and represents a significant lifestyle change for Mamdani. The Gracie Mansion, complete with its illustrious history and posh living conditions, is as far removed from a stabilized rent apartment as one can get.
Mamdani has often been linked to a modest lifestyle and affordable living, making this transition to the Gracie Mansion a distinct shift from his usual way of life. Nonetheless, the move signifies his ascent to one of the most prestigious positions in New York City's governance system marking a new chapter in his public service career.
Despite his impending move to grandeur, it is expected that his advocacy for affordable housing and commitment to his constituents will remain undeterred. His move to the Gracie Mansion is merely a reflection of his new status as Mayor-elect and in no way diminishes his outspokenness about housing issues in the past.