Belpointe OZ Announces VIV Surpasses 80% Leased as Property Approaches Stabilization

St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belpointe PREP, LLC (“Belpointe OZ,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OZ), the only Qualified Opportunity Fund listed on a national securities exchange, today announced that VIV, its 269-unit luxury mixed-use apartment community in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, has surpassed 80% of its residential units leased.

VIV commenced leasing in October 2025 and has crossed the 80% threshold in its first year of lease-up. With more than 80% of residences now leased, availability at VIV is limited, and the property is positioned to achieve stabilization as new residents continue to move in.

Located in the heart of St. Petersburg’s EDGE District, VIV consists of two connected residential towers offering studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with private terraces, chef’s kitchens, and views of Tampa Bay. Residents enjoy a rooftop Sky Lounge, fully equipped coworking spaces, a resort-style pool and courtyard, a fitness center, and an urban dog park, all within walking distance of downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront, dining, arts, and employment centers.

“We believe crossing 80% leased in VIV’s first year of lease-up is a strong result, and it confirms what we expected from this property and this market when we broke ground,” said Brandon Lacoff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Belpointe OZ. “Together with the leasing progress at Aster & Links, VIV puts the Company on the doorstep of having both of its completed developments stabilized. That is the foundation for the next chapter for our unitholders.”

In addition to its residential component, VIV includes ground-floor retail space along 1st Avenue North and Baum Avenue, with pedestrian corridors and a pocket park that connect the property to the surrounding EDGE District.

As previously disclosed, the Company expects VIV to achieve stabilization between late 2026 and early 2027.

For additional information or to schedule a private tour, please visit liveatviv.com or call 727-314-1230.

About VIV

VIV is a premier mixed-use luxury community located in the EDGE District of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The development combines two residential towers of thoughtfully designed rental residences with neighborhood-serving retail in a walkable urban setting. Designed with modern living in mind, VIV offers upscale amenities, distinctive architecture, and access to St. Petersburg’s waterfront, cultural, and dining attractions. Learn more at liveatviv.com or by calling 727-314-1230.

About Belpointe OZ

Belpointe OZ is the only Qualified Opportunity Fund listed on a national securities exchange, trading on NYSE American under the symbol “OZ.” To date, Belpointe OZ has over 1,000 units throughout three cities, including completed units and units in its development pipeline, representing a projected gross asset value of over $1.0 billion.

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Investor Relations and Media Contact:

Cody H. Laidlaw
Belpointe PREP, LLC
255 Glenville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
IR@belpointeoz.com
203-883-1944