Zohran Mamdani says he will move into Gracie Mansion as New York mayor

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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Gracie Mansion, which dates to 1799, has served as the residence for most New York City mayors since World War Two.

But Mamdani, for whom affordable housing is a central issue, did not confirm he would live there immediately following his victory in November.

"This decision came down to our family's safety and the importance of dedicating all of my focus on enacting the affordability agenda New Yorkers voted for," Mamdani said in a statement on Monday.

He has been living in the Astoria neighbourhood in the borough of Queens. The area, home to many middle-class families, is famous for its abundance of immigrant communities and global cuisine.