EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3D (No. 333-204433) of New York City REIT, Inc. of our report dated March 19, 2020 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10‑K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

March 19, 2020