A 1799 Federal-style country house on a bend of the East River, one of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in Manhattan and the Mayor's official residence since La Guardia moved in in 1942. It once served as a park restroom and concession stand before Robert Moses had it made 'the little White House'.
- Address
- East End Ave at E 88th St (Carl Schurz Park), New York, NY 10128
- Hours
- Guided tours only, by advance reservation; schedule not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Public tours $10 (Historic House Trust, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tours must be booked ahead through the Gracie Mansion Conservancy website.
- The house overlooks Hell Gate on the East River from Carl Schurz Park.