The Parking REIT Acquires Parking Facilities in Tourist-Central Areas of Honolulu and New Orleans

LAS VEGAS (July 2, 2018) –The Parking REIT, Inc. ("The Parking REIT") announced today its acquisition of a multi-level parking garage in Honolulu, Hawaii and a surface lot in New Orleans, Louisiana.

"These properties are ideally located in dense population centers and heavily trafficked tourist areas of Honolulu and New Orleans," said Mike Shustek, chairman and chief executive officer of The Parking REIT. "Each is within close proximity to popular tourist destinations and entertainment amenities, including numerous retail stores and dining options."

The Parking REIT acquired 22 S. Pauahi St., a four-story parking garage located in downtown Honolulu, approximately three blocks from the Honolulu Harbor. The garage consists of approximately 308 parking spaces and 16,205 square feet of retail space. Commonly referred to as Marks Garage, the structure will be operated by SP Plus Corporation ("SP+") under a long-term lease. The approximately 150,810-square-foot building is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Honolulu and is zoned for central business mixed-use, which permits a wide variety of uses. It is adjacent to the Hawaii Theater and surrounded by retail and office space. Hawai'i Pacific University is approximately 1.5 blocks from the garage.

The Parking REIT also acquired a 78-space surface parking lot located at 342 N. Rampart St. near the French Quarter in New Orleans. The lot is within walking distance of the historically and world renowned French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park,  New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jackson Square. It is also seven blocks from the dock of Steamboat Natchez and the Mississippi River. The parking lot is near many famous and often visited restaurants of New Orleans, as well as historical tours taking place within the area. The surface lot will be operated by 342 N. Rampart LLC.

As of June 30, 2018, The Parking REIT's portfolio contains 43 surface parking lots and garages with a total of approximately 11,500 parking spaces.

 

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