September 19, 2018

VIA EDGAR

Ms. Erin Martin
Branch Chief
Office of Real Estate and Commodities

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: NorthStar/RXR New York Metro Real Estate, Inc.

Request for Withdrawal

Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-222851)

Dear Ms. Martin:

Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), NorthStar/RXR New York Metro Real Estate, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby respectfully requests that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) consent to the withdrawal of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, File No. 333-222851, together with all exhibits thereto, initially filed with the Commission on February 2, 2018 (the “Registration Statement”), effective as of the date first set forth above.  The Company is seeking withdrawal of the Registration Statement because it no longer wishes to conduct a public offering of securities at this time.  The Company believes the withdrawal to be consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors.  The Company confirms that no securities have been issued, distributed or sold in connection with the proposed offering described in the Registration Statement.

The Company understands that, pursuant to Rule 477(b) of the Securities Act, this application for withdrawal will be deemed granted at the time filed with the Commission unless, within 15 calendar days after the filing, the Commission notifies the Company that the application for withdrawal has not been granted.

The Company requests that, in accordance with Rule 457(p) under the Securities Act and subject to compliance with the requirements thereof, all fees paid to the Commission in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement be credited for potential future use.

Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 477 under the Securities Act, the Company has caused this request for withdrawal to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

If you require any additional information, please contact the undersigned at (212) 547-2659.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Ann B. Harrington

Ann B. Harrington

General Counsel & Secretary