New York – NYC Mayor Fights Leaks, Orders New Gracie Mansion Roof

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    FILE - A woman and a dog walk past Gracie Mansion in New York December 11, 2013. REUTERSNew York – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is getting a new roof over his head.

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    No, he’s not moving again.

    Rather, the city’s official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, will be getting a replacement for its leaky roof.

    City officials told The Associated Press on Thursday that the current roof, which is over 30 years old, is frequently overmatched during rain storms.

    There have been multiple leaks since Thanksgiving, requiring a city work crew to be dispatched and patch the problem.

    Officials said bids for the project are due Friday and a winner will be chosen within the next two weeks. Construction is slated to begin in March and last several months.

    The de Blasio family will remain in Gracie Mansion during the renovation.


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    ralph1527
    ralph1527
    9 years ago

    I wonder who get that contract? How to pay for it ,you ask ?No problem ….raise water ,& sewer ,RE ,& oh yes ,the sales tax hasn’t been touched for so long !!!!

    markar
    markar
    9 years ago

    Why wait till March. He should call 311, HPD will come down and make the city fix it in 30 days

    9 years ago

    Seems a roof should last longer than 30 years.

    marcia
    marcia
    9 years ago

    Hey DeBlasio, do what the rest of us do…put a BUCKET under the leak and check it often….

    mewhoze
    mewhoze
    9 years ago

    cmon , he does at least deserve a roof that doesn’t leak. its embarrassing to have a leaky home for the mayor of nyc