UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM ABS-15G

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIZER REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 15G OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Check the appropriate box to indicate the filing obligation to which this form is intended to satisfy:

¨ Rule 15Ga-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.15Ga-1) for the reporting period to ________________ to ________________

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) ________________

Commission File Number of securitizer: ________________

Central Index Key Number of securitizer: ________________

Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this filing.

Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the initial period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(1) ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the quarterly period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(2)(i) ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the securitizer has no activity to report for the annual period pursuant to Rule 15Ga-1(c)(2)(ii) ¨

x Rule 15Ga-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.15Ga-2)

Central Index Key Number of securitizer: 0001862747

American Finance Operating Partnership, L.P.

(Exact name of issuing entity as specified in its charter)

Central Index Key Number of issuing entity (if applicable): Not applicable

Central Index Key Number of underwriter (if applicable): Not applicable

James Tanaka, (212) 415-6500

Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this filing

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT:

Item 2.01. Findings and Conclusions of a Third Party Due Diligence Report Obtained by the Issuer

The disclosures required by Rule 15Ga-2 (17 CFR 240.15Ga-2) are attached as Schedules to this Form ABS-15G. Please see the Exhibit Index for the related information.

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SIGNATURES

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

Dated: May 19, 2021

American Finance Operating Partnership, L.P.

(Securitizer)

By:  /s/ Jason Doyle

Name:   Jason Doyle

Title:     Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

99.1       Independent Accountant's Report

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