UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2017

GTJ REIT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 (516) 693-5500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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On November 13, 2017, Ben Zimmerman notified GTJ REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) that he would resign his position as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company.  Mr. Zimmerman’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

The Company and Mr. Zimmerman executed a Severance Agreement and General Release effective as of November 13, 2017 (the “Severance Agreement”).  The Severance Agreement provides for a separation payment to Mr. Zimmerman in the amount of $112,287.25 and an additional payment to Mr. Zimmerman in the amount of $37,712.75 for the repurchase of 3,005 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock.  The Severance Agreement also contains a general release of claims, confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, and certain other provisions that are customary in agreements of this nature.  Mr. Zimmerman may revoke the Severance Agreement by giving written notice to the Company within seven days after the date he signed the Severance Agreement.

Signature(s)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  November 17, 2017

By: /s/ Louis Sheinker

Louis Sheinker                                                                         

President and Chief Operating Officer