Andrew Cuomo’s daughter, Cara Kennedy-Cuomo, took center stage at her father’s mayoral campaign launch last weekend, lamenting New York City’s housing crisis.
“As someone who just spent months searching for an apartment, I can tell you—there’s not enough affordable housing,” the 30-year-old declared, adding that she’s now a “proud Brooklyn resident.”
What she didn’t mention? She recently vacated a swanky $8,242-a-month, two-bedroom apartment in Midtown East—rented by her father, which has now become his full-time residence.
Cuomo’s spokesperson, Rich Azzopardi, confirmed the former governor had been staying at the high-end rental part-time for over a year but has now made it his primary home.
“As Gov. Cuomo said in a December 2023 interview, he had an apartment in New York City and was splitting time between the city and Westchester,” Azzopardi explained. He added that Cara, fresh out of business school, had been living in the spare room before moving into her own place.
Before settling in Midtown, Cuomo was staying at his brother-in-law Kenneth Cole’s Westchester residence following his 2021 resignation.
His new home? A luxe unit in the 39-story Oriana tower, packed with top-tier amenities—including a retro arcade, library, rooftop deck, and a pet spa for his Siberian shepherd, Captain. The building also offers a garage for his muscle cars, as reported by Curbed.
Conveniently located near Gracie Mansion, the apartment would make for an easy commute if Cuomo wins the mayoral race. But it seems many of his neighbors are unaware he even lives there.
“I know his daughter lives here—she’s on my friend’s floor,” said Cheryl Schwartz, 64, a retired teacher walking her toy poodle. “I’ve only seen him a couple of times.”
The nearly 1,200-square-foot unit boasts two bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry, Bosch appliances, and sleek bathrooms designed by Gachot Studio. The White Glove building features a 24-hour concierge, valet, and on-site maintenance.
Yet, when Gothamist asked 16 Oriana residents about Cuomo, most barely recalled seeing him in the building, which offers stunning views of the East Side, Roosevelt Island, and the Queensboro Bridge.
“I’ve just never been on the lookout,” admitted Suzy Diamond, a mother of four.
Meanwhile, Cuomo’s Democratic primary rivals aren’t holding back.
“Even if you ignore Andrew Cuomo’s history of mismanagement and misconduct, the fact is he hasn’t lived in New York City for more than 20 years,” a Scott Stringer campaign spokesperson blasted in October, labeling him a suburbanite chasing redemption.
Current Comptroller Brad Lander joined the pile-on via X Sunday: “I’m running to bring back public integrity, strong leadership, and a love of NYC to make it safer, more affordable, and better-run. And unlike Andrew, I actually live here.”
Flashback to 2021: Eric Adams had to prove he wasn’t a Jersey guy, even showing off his Bed-Stuy fridge to skeptics. He still won.
Now, as the primary heats up, some voters remain undecided. Oriana resident Heidi Cohen, 52, a Democrat with a mini Schnauzer named Louie, says she’s spotted Cuomo twice in the elevator since fall—but not since his campaign kicked off.
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