Gracie Mansion

Gracie Mansion is a two-story wooden residence on the East River in Yorkville that has served as the official home of New York City mayors for many decades. The white clapboard exterior and symmetrical windows follow the classic design principles of Federal architecture from the late 1700s.

A Scottish merchant built the house in 1799 as a private country estate on what was then the edge of the city. The city acquired the property in the early 20th century and established it as the mayoral residence in 1942.

The mansion contains collections of decorative arts and furnishings that represent different periods of New York City's development from the Federal period onward.

Tours take place on most Mondays and require advance booking through the city's official website. The indoor visit lasts about one hour and covers selected rooms in the main building.

A 1960s addition extends the living space northward and provides extra rooms for receptions. The extension uses similar materials and proportions to the original building and blends smoothly into the overall layout.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1799

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.77611,-73.94306

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01