Gracie Mansion

89th Street at East End Avenue in Carl Schurz Park
Archibald Gracie, a Scottish immigrant, founded a trading company and went on to become fantastically wealthy by late 18th-century standards. He built this mansion in 1799, located at the time amidst a well-to-do colony of similarly splendid country ... more

Archibald Gracie, a Scottish immigrant, founded a trading company and went on to become fantastically wealthy by late 18th-century standards. He built this mansion in 1799, located at the time amidst a well-to-do colony of similarly splendid country homes. Nearly 100 years later, in 1896, New York city acquired the property. Much of the estate became the new East End Park, subsequently renamed Carl Schurz Park.

After years of overuse by the Parks Department as a public building, Gracie Mansion became home to the Museum of the City of New York in 1923, but the museum left for its present location on Upper Fifth avenue less than ten years later. In 1942, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and family moved in, and the mansion has served as the official residence for the City’s mayor ever since. Its elegant interior, furnishings, and art holdings reflect New York’s illustrious history.

The Mansion presents the main floor to the public and is a showcase for art and antiques created by New York designers, cabinetmakers, painters and sculptors. Tours must be reserved in advance. Call the number listed above for more information.


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Upper East Side Description

Gracie Mansion is located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. How best to describe one of the most famous neighborhoods in the United States? Aside from the extreme concentration of the rich and the famous, their opulent dwellings, and the army of doormen, butlers and chauffeurs who serve them, the Upper East Side is also a showcase for some of America’s finest cultural establishments. Walk along Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile which features a veritable plethora of artistic and cultural institutions. For some of the best contemporary art collections, visit the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and the recently renovated cylindrical wonder that is the Guggenheim. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim has always prided itself on being home to innovative and at times controversial works of art since its inception in 1959. There’s also the Jewish Museum, one of the world's largest and most important institutions devoted to exploring the remarkable scope and diversity of Jewish culture. Of course, no visit to Museum Mile would be complete without to the city’s crown jewel, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Many special exhibits complement the permanent displays at the Met, yet the collection is so vast that the huge storage areas under Central Park are bursting with pictures, sculptures and other objects d’art. From rare, ancient Egyptian relics to medieval coats of armor to a costume gallery that spans seven centuries it’s almost impossible to see everything in one visit, so multiple trips may be necessary. In addition, visit the nearby Whitney Museum of American Art and see thousands of works of art including collections by seminal artists such as Edward Hopper, Alexander Calder and Reginald Marsh. The Asia Society Museum, and Frick Collection are also nearby. The official residence of New York City’s mayor, Gracie Mansion, is at the northern end of Carl Schurz Park on 89th Street. The main floor of the mansion is open to the public and is a showcase for art and antiques created by New York designers, cabinetmakers, painters and sculptors. Tours must be reserved in advance however. From glamorous Fifth and Park Avenues to the fashionable townhouses in the East Sixties, Seventies and Eighties, there are too many noteworthy addresses to list, but a veritable Who’s Who of American society can be found here and if you’re lucky, you might even get a glimpse of it. For your best bet, try dinner at Elaine’s. While the food is essentially secondary to the patronage, it remains a great spot for celeb-spotting. Named after its famed, cantankerous owner who can still be spotted their nearly every night attending to customers, the casual bistro is a frequented by a high celebrity clientele and counts Woody Allen, Michael Caine and Jackie Onassis among its devotees. Good luck getting a reservation. If it's fresh seafood you're craving try Atlantic Grill. Sample the daily selection of oysters and clams on the half shell from the raw bar. Or try their unique take on sushi and sashimi. Restaurant Daniel is another great dining option renowned for its award-winning French cuisine and elegant atmosphere. The Upper East Side is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in New York. There's the classic Carlyle, which has been called home by leaders in world affairs, business, society, entertainment and the arts since its debut in 1930. The Carlyle remains a landmark of elegance and refined taste. Other prestigious hotels in the area include The Mark, which has been cited as one of the top 100 U.S. and Canada hotels in a Travel + Leisure's readers' poll and the sophisticated Lowell. A bit further south at the southeastern corner of Central Park, of course there's the most legendary hotel of them all, The Plaza, which set the standard for luxury when it opened over a century ago. The tradition continues following a recently completed $400 million, two-year renovation. The passion and uncompromising service, which made the hotel a legend, has returned with a new and contemporary spirit.

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89th Street at East End Avenue in Carl Schurz Park
New York, NY 10128
(212)-570-4751
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Admission And Tickets

$7 - Adults
$4 - Seniors
School Children: Free

This Week's Hours

Tours
Wednesday: 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm

Nearby Subway

  • to 86th St
  • to 96th St -- 0.3

Upcoming Events

Historic House Trust of NYC Founders Award Gala 2024

Join the Historic House Trust of New York City for an evening to remember at Gracie Mansion. We will recognize and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Historic House Trust, as well as the 400th anniversary of the founding of New York City as New Amsterdam. We will be honoring ... [ + ]two individuals who preserve and promote cultural heritage globally, and celebrating four remarkable women who had the foresight and drive to found an organization to protect New York City’s historic houses. Gather with us to reflect on the past and plan for our future.Honorees:Consul General Ahmed DadouPeter PennoyerHonorary Co-Chairs:Kevin DieterichFrank E. Sanchis IIISpecial Recognition of our Founding Mothers:Myra J. BiblowitDiana ChapinDeborah KrulewitchCynthia C. Wainwright

05/30/2024 06:00 PM
Thu, May 30
6:00PM
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School Children: Free
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