New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to move into $100 million mansion after becoming mayor; Here’s why

New Delhi: Zohran Mamdani, who made history last month by winning the mayoral election in America’s largest city, New York City, is once again in the news. This time, the reason is his new announcement. New York’s mayor-elect, Mamdani, recently announced that he will be moving into the mayor’s residence in Manhattan after taking office on January 1. Mamdani, who prominently featured the issue of affordability in his election campaign, has sparked discussion with his decision to move into this $100 million mansion.

Family’s safety in mind: Mamdani

In a social media post, Zohran Mamdani said that he and his wife are ready to move into the mayor’s residence in Manhattan. Mamdani said he made this decision keeping his family’s safety in mind. He wrote, “My wife Rama and I have decided to move into Gracie Mansion in January. This decision was made considering the safety of our family and the importance of focusing our full attention on the affordable housing agenda that the people of New York voted for.”

Gracie Mansion is located in the city’s posh area

Gracie Mansion is located in the city’s posh Upper East Side. Spanning over 10,000 square feet along the East River, the house was built in 1799. This mansion has been the residence of the Mayor of New York since 1942. However, according to the rules, it is not mandatory for the mayor to live there. This led to speculation about whether the 34-year-old Mamdani, who campaigned on issues like affordable housing, would leave his modest two-bedroom home and move into this villa.

Earlier, Mamdani faced criticism for living in subsidized housing from the beginning. He was paying $2,300 in rent per month for this house, which is considered low by city standards. Opponents argued that considering his salary as a New York State Assembly member and his wife’s income, he could have managed without the rent subsidy.