UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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PROXYLITE MESSAGE

Hi, this is Mike Weil, CEO of American Realty Capital New York City REIT.

I’m calling you again with an urgent request. This year’s annual shareholder meeting has been adjourned until June 15^th to allow shareholders, like you, additional time to consider three important charter amendments that the Board and I believe will enhance our ability to execute a successful liquidity event through an acquisition or public listing. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote.

If you are ready to vote your shares, you may do so now by pressing 1 at any time to be connected with a proxy specialist.

Your vote matters and is important no matter how many shares you own.

If you received this as a message on your voice mail or need time to review the proxy materials, you may contact a specialist at Alliance, the proxy agent, at 855-976-3323 for help with voting your shares.

I appreciate your investment and thank you in advance for your vote.

PROXYLITE MESSAGE

This is Katie Kurtz, CFO of American Realty Capital New York City REIT. We need your vote on three proposed charter amendments that we and our board believe will enhance our ability to execute a successful liquidity event through an acquisition or public listing. Click here to join your fellow shareholders and vote for the proposals today.