[By Bill, Chirlane, Chiara, and Dante DeBlasio]

One of the most important decisions a family makes is about where to live.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about whether we should move from our house in Park Slope, Brooklyn to Gracie Mansion in Manhattan.

It’s a tough decision. Brooklyn is our home and Park Slope is our neighborhood. And we love these places. In many ways, they’ve come to define who we are.

No matter where we live while Bill is Mayor, this won’t change.

For a variety of reasons, like logistical and security concerns, we’ve decided to move to Gracie Mansion. It’s a practical choice but one that we make with respect and gratitude for the people of New York City.

While this is a temporary move for us, it is one that we are very proud to make. It’s also one that we will phase in over the next few months.

Even while we move to Gracie Mansion for a spell, we’ll be keeping our home in Brooklyn and stopping by our favorite spots like The Purity Diner and Bar Toto as often as we can. And don’t bet against seeing us at the Park Slope YMCA occasionally.

We’ll miss Brooklyn, but we are incredibly gratified to the people of New York for the opportunity to live in the Mayor’s residence. It is an honor we accept with thanks.

For generations of New Yorkers, Gracie Mansion has been the home of the city’s Mayors and their families. It is a place where we celebrate the city and its people, a place where history doesn’t just reside, but is experienced by our fellow citizens.

We are humbled to join that great tradition.

After all, a home is more than just bricks and mortar — it’s the place you are with the people you love.

We are thankful for the trust New Yorkers have put in Bill as their Mayor.

It is a tremendous honor. Our family looks forward to serving the public while also building new memories together and sharing the experience with New Yorkers.

Thanks, and Season’s Greetings to our fellow residents of the greatest city on earth.