New York City REIT (NYC) 13 May 222022 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Good morning. My name is Chris, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the New York City REIT First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. you. Thank Instructions] [Operator Vice may Executive President, Quarto, begin. you Louisa

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again, and talking to you you forward soon. thank So to we look

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