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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL NEW YORK CITY REIT, INC.

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On April 11, 2018, the external advisor to American Realty Capital New York City REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) sent the following e-mail to financial advisors in connection with the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders.

  

We are pleased to invite investors and financial advisors to join us for an upcoming webcast with American Realty Capital New York City REIT (“NYCR”) executive leadership to discuss the upcoming 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the proposals which have been presented for stockholder consideration this year.

May 31, 2018 is the date of the annual stockholder meeting.

Please see below for webcast details:

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 - 1:30pm Eastern

Click here to add the webcast to your calendar

NYCR's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Weil will discuss the proposals included in the proxy materials which were sent to all stockholders of record as of the March 19, 2018 record date. (Link to Proxy)

This proxy includes three topics:

1. The election of Abby Wenzel who is nominated for Class I Director

2. Three charter amendment proposals to amend NYCR’s charter to be consistent with those of publicly traded REITs

3. The ratification of the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered accounting firm for 2018

A minimum of 50% of shares outstanding as of the record date must vote FOR each charter change proposal in order for that proposal to be approved.  

NYCR has engaged Alliance Advisors this year to provide proxy solicitation services. Stockholders may reach an Alliance proxy agent at 855-976-3323 to request proxy materials and for help with voting shares.

As always, please feel free to call our investor services group at 866-902-0063 to discuss questions you may have about the proxy materials or the company.

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