Direct answer: In New York City, a mayor is limited to two consecutive four- year terms. After serving two terms, a former mayor must wait a four-year break before potentially running again. This term-limit framework originally started in 1993, was temporarily expanded to allow a third term for those already in office under later changes, and was then effectively reset so that newly elected officials after the 2010 referendum are limited to two consecutive terms, with some previously elected officials still able to seek a third term under transitional arrangements. For current specifics, the governing charter provisions and any recent amendments should be consulted to confirm how they apply to a particular mayoral term and election cycle.
