Gracie Mansion

Asian-​Pacific American Heritage Reception on a mild summer evening outdoors in Gracie Mansion. I’m glad I über’ed my way here since the walk from the train is about 17 minutes long. Security is tight but everyone was extremely friendly and courteous. The water view is impressive. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to go inside the mansion, but hopefully next time!

I love Gracie Mansion, it just needs new residents. We went on (literally) the very last tour that allowed visitors upstairs before BdB (not his real name, look it up) took office. Truly stunning, although the West Elm decorator was there, chewing her gum with her mouth open and directing which antiques should be discarded. Kinda symbolic. This guy isn’t who people think he is. Don’t kid yourself, it’s all about Bill.

Inside one of the best parks in Manhattan, Gracie Mansion seems perennially under construction, but all for the better I suppose.

Beautiful mansion on the E. River, great place to go to you and just be at peace at the world and forget that the hustle and bustle of the city exist.

Lucky for me I live 2 blocks away & have been on the grounds several times. I walk the trail along the east river & the view is very nice. I think my favorite part is that it doesn’t seem to be a tourist attraction & is extremely quiet. The grounds are kept extremely clean & I always see New York’s finest walking around scoping out the area. I would highly recommend stopping by even if it’s only to relax & enjoy the view. I do need to go on the tour to see inside but I’ll do it soon. I’ll update my review once I take the actual tour.

Haven’t been inside the Mansion, but have been spending time throughout the different seasons walking around the park. Lots of benches. Lots of trash cans. Beautiful view of East River. One time I tried to ask the security guard if I could come in for a tour. I almost thought I saw an inkling of him saying yes. But I think you must have to arrange a tour prior to arriving on the doorstep. At Christmas time you can catch a view of their tree from one of the windows. One day I’ll take a tour and see the inside.

What’s there not to love? It’s beautiful. Definitely something that should be on everyone’s New York Bucket List.
Photos aren’t allowed, so I won’t go into the details about the inner rooms. See it for yourself! You won’t regret the experience.
(Tip: if you are there for a function, find the cute Slovak bartender and tell him «lubim ta» to ensure that you get extra large wine pours!)

Attended an event here, fancy schmancy. Place was huge… I took the train and then took the bus here so its a shorter walk. Even though I mainly stayed on the first floor, this place was very cozy and welcoming. Breakfast Buffet… mini muffins, parmesan proscuitto (SOOO GOOD), yogurt, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee, tea. Waiters are nice and willing to help. Lunch… arugula salad with grilled chicken, bread with butter, side of corn with peppers. DELICIOUS. Waiters are constantly moving around and collecting plates to clear tables.
I would come here again, just to look at the other floors (if there are).

Didn’t actually get to see the inside but the grounds and outside looked nice.

Gracie Mansion is beautiful… both on the outside and inside. it is very spacious and impeccably maintained. I have also taken a video of the exterior for people who might be interested in seeing what Gracie Mansion looks like and what Carl Schurz park looks like.

I came here for an event and took the tour. This house was so beautiful and filled with art and history. I overheard some of the history as the tour guides explained pieces but was a little overwhelmed by how rich every corner was. The backyard and grounds behind the house allows you to have a great view of the Robert F. Kennedy bridge. This house is a great tour if you should find yourself this far east on the upper east side.

I came here for an event one evening. I didn’t realize that this was supposed to be the Mayor’s residence although he’s the only one who hasn’t lived there. It was a great event. Coat check, good food, decent wines, and amazing apple cider. As a guest, we were allowed to tour every room in the house. In each section there was a guide who was able to explain the history of each room. It is a gorgeous old colonial style house with amazing views of the East River. I definitely did not feel like I was still in NYC. Although it is a quite a walk all the way from the 86^th street 4÷5÷6 trains, it was definitely worth it. I wonder if they rent out for weddings and such because it’s a great event space!

the LGBT BBQ during gay pride week was AWESOME. It’s so cool that Mayor Bloomberg does this for the community! The food was great and the service provided by the catering company was excellent. And the security staff was pleasant and attitude-​free! Thank you!

I was really looking forward to this, and had booked it for my brother’s visit to New York as something a little off the beaten tourist track. It’s a beautiful house set in gorgeous grounds, and has been restored to a very high standard.
I thoroughly enjoyed our walk along the river to get to it (it’s quite far from the road, so anyone with difficulty walking may want to investigate if they can take wheelchairs)
It felt pleasantly disorganised when we arrived — we had to gather round our guide and hand money in for the tour. I thought that boded well for a relaxed and comfortable tour of the house. (I was wrong!)
I do understand that everything in the house is precious and that it hasn’t been opened up before because it has actually been a residential home. (Thanks Michael for choosing to live in your own home and letting us nose around this one!) However, the rules and protocol for simply walking around the place were extremely restrictive. We were ‘held’ in a small ante room for about 10 minutes while something mysterious and therefore really interesting was happening on the other side of a large locked door. When I asked what was holding us up, I got a very curt reply from the guide, who said that she wasn’t allowed to tell me. (It transpired later that they were moving a table across the hallway, but I probably shouldn’t have told you that… shhhhh.)
I think that I was then marked out as a ‘trouble maker’ because every time I asked a question, I was met with a finger (luckily not the middle one!) held up and an «I’ll answer questions at the end».
Is it good for kids? Well, I’m a pretty well behaved woman in my 30s, and I managed to break at least 4 rules and get told off, so perhaps slightly less rebellious children may get through unscathed!

Living close by I have walked the grounds of the park it sits on many times, Carl Schurz Park, and visited Gracie Mansion on a few occasions over they years. Built in 1799 the mansion has been called home to many NYC mayors over the years, and even though our current mayor refuses to live there, it is used for occassional events, functions, and dignitary dinners.
Over the years the mansion has gone through a few renovations, the last in 2002 when both the interior and exterior were restored. It’s a wonderful representation of a «Federal Style» structure overlooking beautifully well kept grounds and a view of the East River. Nowadays tours can be arranged which include the public rooms, the private apartments, garden and surrounding park. It’s definitely worth a visit to see this historic NYC building.
General Tours are offered on most Wednesdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM and 2 PM. General admission is $ 7 for adults, $ 4 for seniors, and students are admitted free of charge. Tours last approximately forty-​five minutes.
School Tours are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings and are free of charge.
Fun facts —
The original footage from The WPIX Yule Log was filmed at Gracie Mansion.
The mansion was featured in a few big films over the years such as the 1974 film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, Ghostbusters II, and City Hall with Al Pacino and John Cusack.
Seems as now our current mayor does not want the future mayor to take up residence here. Easy for him to say — he is a billionaire that lives in his own multi-​million dollar townhouse on the UES!

I went to a luncheon tea with the NYC branch of the Jane Austen Society on a 78 degree day with the star magnolias and all the daffodils showing their colors 3 weeks ahead of time. The tea was good and the scones were excellent. The also had a nice assortment of tiny sandwiches.
The food was 3 star (good) but the environment was 5 star.
We got to see the full house including the bathrooms-​The current Mayor, Bloomburg, does not stay there but uses it for many receptions and for select fund raising events. I recommend signing up for the tour.

mY Sister lives in Yorkville sec of manhattan near Gracie amsuion loves walking around the area and just lookking at the House would love one day to go on the tour think they ahppen every wed afternoon it reminds me alot of the Vp Home in washingtion Dc Bloomberg doesnt live her he has hs own place which i guess saves the tax payers money he dont live here

I enjoyed a fantastic summer BBQ here sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for NYC college and graduate interns. The event went off without a hitch, and there was a ton of great burgers, hotdogs and a plethora of healthy salads and cold drinks. The staff runs a tight ship, of course, because security is a top priority.
The grounds are very well kept, and there is a decent view of the river. If you have a chance to check out Gracie Mansion, either for a public tour or private event, definitely go!

the outside view overlooking the river was breathtaking, i didnt get the opportunity to go inside so i’m reviewng the place based on what i saw at their yard
4 stars

I was originally just wasting time on a walk when I stumbled on Gracie and couldn’t believe my eyes. It was just so out of place but so beautiful! Then when you know how long it has been there and what it has survived you really have to appreciate it. It kind of reminds me of places like Paris where old mansions still live through hundreds of years of mayhem and people.

Constructed in 1799, the two-​story, Federal-​style structure overlooking the East River remained a private home for nearly a century until it was purchased by the city and made part of Carl Schurz Park, first as an administration office, then as an ice cream parlor, and finally as the original home of the Museum of the City of New York. It became the official mayoral residence in 1942, with Fiorello LaGuardia the first to occupy it. In recent years, bachelor mayors Ed Koch and the current Michael Bloomberg have maintained apartments elsewhere in the city, using the mansion primarily for official functions and to house visiting dignitaries. A major restoration in 2002 returned the interior — a dazzling mix of decorative styles in Crayola-​colored rooms — to its former glory. Docents provide one-​hour tours that concentrate on both architectural and design elements and city history on Wednesdays from 10:00am until 3:00pm; advance reservations must be made by calling (212) 570‑4773.