how long is the mayoral term in nyc

The mayor of New York City serves a four-year term, with an option for reelection for a limit of two consecutive terms. A mayor can be elected to two terms in total, for a maximum of eight years, before term limits would restrict further consecutive service. After a break, a former mayor could potentially run again, depending on the specific term-limit rules in effect at the time. This structure has been in place since the 1993 term-limit adoption and subsequent referendums, which shaped how long a sitting mayor can remain in office consecutively.