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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011

 

OR

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from             to             

 

Commission file number 001-31568

 


 

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Massachusetts

 

04-2619298

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts

 

02134

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 783-0039

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Depositary Receipts

 

NYSE AMEX

(Title of each Class)

 

(Name of each Exchange on which Registered)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Class A

Limited Partnership Units

(Title of class)

 

Not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o  No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes o  No x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer o

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company x

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x

 

As of September 30, 2011, there were 105,188 of the registrant’s Class A units (1,051,876 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 24,982 Class B units issued and outstanding.

 

 

 



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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

INDEX

 

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and Nine Months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

6

 

Notes to Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

25

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

36

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

36

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

37

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

37

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

37

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

37

Item 4.

(Removed and Reserved)

37

Item 5.

Other Information

37

Item 6.

Exhibits

37

SIGNATURES

38

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES, L.P.

 

PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, changes in partners’ capital, and cash flows and related notes thereto, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  The financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, which are in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation for the interim periods.

 

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

The aforementioned financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the aforementioned financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements and notes thereto included in New England Realty Associates L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

 

The results of operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other period.

 

NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties

 

$

99,765,035

 

$

92,151,239

 

Property Held for Sale

 

 

593,018

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

4,316,353

 

3,245,361

 

Rents Receivable

 

647,974

 

622,944

 

Real Estate Tax Escrows

 

392,852

 

301,853

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

 

3,846,623

 

3,337,886

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

17,783,583

 

20,076,957

 

Financing and Leasing Fees

 

950,449

 

947,477

 

Total Assets

 

$

127,702,869

 

$

121,276,735

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

Notes Payable

 

$

3,668,600

 

$

4,668,600

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

139,417,037

 

137,680,660

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

2,115,834

 

2,440,141

 

Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits

 

3,460,121

 

3,407,901

 

Total Liabilities

 

148,661,592

 

148,197,302

 

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital 131,484 units outstanding in 2011 and 2010

 

(20,958,723

)

(26,920,567

)

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

 

$

127,702,869

 

$

121,276,735

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

8,543,908

 

$

7,902,310

 

$

24,957,004

 

$

23,767,164

 

Laundry and sundry income

 

104,618

 

100,396

 

318,059

 

328,996

 

 

 

8,648,526

 

8,002,706

 

25,275,063

 

24,096,160

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

411,836

 

394,735

 

1,237,424

 

1,288,046

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,603,529

 

1,475,936

 

4,412,144

 

4,245,494

 

Management fees

 

347,833

 

332,580

 

1,032,069

 

994,654

 

Operating

 

774,998

 

771,397

 

3,104,722

 

2,800,054

 

Renting

 

63,482

 

201,883

 

260,819

 

370,358

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

1,421,084

 

1,460,994

 

3,800,836

 

3,657,021

 

Taxes and insurance

 

1,042,470

 

1,016,862

 

3,103,215

 

3,083,751

 

 

 

5,665,232

 

5,654,387

 

16,951,229

 

16,439,378

 

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

2,983,294

 

2,348,319

 

8,323,834

 

7,656,782

 

Other Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

895

 

1,898

 

3,129

 

4,411

 

Interest expense

 

(2,033,082

)

(2,032,278

)

(5,962,907

)

(6,044,974

)

(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(491,128

)

(1,151,355

)

(1,443,374

)

(3,169,926

)

 

 

(2,523,315

)

(3,181,735

)

(7,403,152

)

(9,210,489

)

Income (loss) from Continuing Operations

 

459,979

 

(833,416

)

920,682

 

(1,553,707

)

Discontinued Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinue operations

 

(2,245

)

51,925

 

95,390

 

174,811

 

Gain (loss) on the sale of real estate

 

(808

)

 

7,706,948

 

 

 

 

(3,053

)

51,925

 

7,802,338

 

174,811

 

Net Income(Loss)

 

$

456,926

 

$

(781,491

)

$

8,723,020

 

$

(1,378,896

)

Income per Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before discontinued operations

 

$

3.50

 

$

(6.33

)

$

7.00

 

$

(11.79

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

(0.02

)

0.39

 

59.34

 

1.33

 

Net Income (Loss) per Unit

 

$

3.48

 

$

5.94

 

$

66.34

 

$

(10.46

)

Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding

 

131,484

 

131,484

 

131,484

 

131,767

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Units

 

 

 

 

 

Partner’s Capital

 

 

 

Limited

 

General

 

 

 

Treasury

 

 

 

Limited

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Partnership

 

Subtotal

 

Units

 

Total

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Partnership

 

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2010

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

47,879

 

132,346

 

$

(17,069,520

)

$

(4,050,138

)

$

(213,165

)

$

(21,332,823

)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,213,767

)

(525,770

)

(27,672

)

(2,767,209

)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

 

862

 

(862

)

(432,920

)

(102,591

)

(5,400

)

(540,911

)

Net (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,103,118

)

(261,990

)

(13,789

)

(1,378,897

)

Balance, September 30, 2010

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

48,741

 

131,484

 

$

(20,819,325

)

$

(4,940,489

)

$

(260,026

)

$

(26,019,840

)

Balance January 1, 2011

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

48,741

 

131,484

 

$

(21,539,906

)

$

(5,111,628

)

$

(269,033

)

$

(26,920,567

)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,208,941

)

(524,623

)

(27,612

)

(2,761,176

)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,978,416

 

1,657,374

 

87,230

 

8,723,020

 

Balance, September 30, 2011

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

48,741

 

131,484

 

$

(16,770,431

)

$

(3,978,877

)

$

(209,415

)

$

(20,958,723

)

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

8,723,020

 

$

(1,378,896

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,412,144

 

4,245,494

 

Loss from investments in joint ventures

 

1,443,374

 

3,169,926

 

Depreciation and amortization, discontinued operations

 

16,472

 

45,489

 

Gain on the sale of rental property

 

(7,706,948

)

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) Decrease in rents receivable

 

(25,030

)

340,315

 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense

 

(324,307

)

40,265

 

(Increase) decrease in real estate tax escrow

 

(90,999

)

56,824

 

(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(579,064

)

(616,791

)

Increase (decrease) in advance rental payments and security deposits

 

52,220

 

(61,201

)

Total Adjustments

 

(2,802,138

)

7,220,321

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

5,920,882

 

5,841,425

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures

 

890,710

 

750,000

 

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

(40,710

)

(40,000

)

Purchase and improvement of rental properties

 

(11,871,330

)

(1,563,380

)

Net proceeds from the sale of rental property

 

8,297,928

 

 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(2,723,402

)

(853,380

)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of financing costs

 

(101,689

)

(7,143

)

Proceeds of mortgage notes payable

 

5,000,000

 

904,122

 

Proceeds of notes payable

 

3,998,573

 

 

Principal payment of note payable

 

(4,998,573

)

 

Principal payments of mortgage notes payable

 

(3,263,623

)

(642,372

)

Stock buyback

 

 

(540,911

)

Distributions to partners

 

(2,761,176

)

(2,767,209

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

(2,126,488

)

(3,053,513

)

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

1,070,992

 

1,934,532

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of year

 

3,245,361

 

2,879,663

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period

 

$

4,316,353

 

$

4,814,195

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

 

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Line of Business:  New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“NERA” or the “Partnership”) was organized in Massachusetts in 1977. NERA and its subsidiaries own and operate various residential apartment buildings, condominium units and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NERA has also made investments in other real estate partnerships and has participated in other real estate-related activities, primarily located in Massachusetts.

 

Accounting Standards: On July 1, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, also known as FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 105-10”), General Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105-10”).  ASC 105-10 established the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification”) as the single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.  The Codification supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non -grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative.  Following the Codification, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts.  Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates, which will serve to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification.  GAAP was not intended to be changed as a result of the FASB’s Codification project, but it will change the way the guidance is organized and presented.  As a result, these changes will have a significant impact on how companies reference GAAP in their financial statements and in their accounting policies for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  The Partnership has implemented the Codification in this report by providing references to the Codification topics, as appropriate.

 

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NERA and its subsidiaries. NERA has a 99.67% to 100% ownership interest in each subsidiary except for the nine limited liability companies (the “Investment Properties” or “Joint Ventures”) in which the Partnership has between a 40 - 50% ownership interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the “Partnerships.” Minority interests are not recorded, since they are insignificant. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership accounts for its investment in the above-mentioned Investment Properties using the equity method of consolidation. (See Note 14: Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).

 

The Partnership accounts for its investments in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the “primary beneficiary”).  Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest.

 

On January 1, 2010, the Partnership adopted the updated provisions of ASC 810, pursuant to FASB No. 167, which amends FIN 46® to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity.  Additionally, FASB No. 167 amends FIN 46® to eliminate the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, which was based on determining which enterprise absorbs the majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both.  FASB No. 167 amends certain guidance in Interpretation 46® for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity. Also, FASB No. 167 amends FIN 46® to require enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity.  The enhanced disclosures are required for any enterprise that holds a variable interest in a variable interest entity.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact to these financial statements.

 

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Impairment:  On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties or investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries may be impaired.  A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property.  As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved. The Partnership has not recognized an impairment loss since 1995.

 

Accounting Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition:  Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Contingent rent for commercial properties are received from tenants for certain costs as provided in lease agreements.  The costs generally include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and recoverable costs. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.

 

Above-market and below-market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed —rate renewal options for below-market leases.  The capitalized above-market lease values for acquired properties are amortized as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options of the respective leases.

 

Rental Properties:  Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships.  The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.  The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction.  In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information.  The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

 

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant.  Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions.  In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.  Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals.  The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases.  The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

 

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In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.

 

Financing and Leasing Fees: Financing fees are capitalized and amortized, using the interest method, over the life of the related mortgages. Leasing fees are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease. Unamortized balances are expensed when the corresponding fee is no longer applicable.

 

Income Taxes: The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that NERA and its subsidiaries are entitled to tax treatment as partnerships. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded.

 

Cash Equivalents: The Partnership considers cash equivalents to be all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less.

 

Segment Reporting: Operating segments are revenue-producing components of the Partnership for which separate financial information is produced internally for management. Under the definition, NERA operated, for all periods presented, as one segment.

 

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income is defined as changes in partners’ equity, exclusive of transactions with owners (such as capital contributions and dividends). NERA did not have any comprehensive income items in 2011 and 2010 other than net income as reported.

 

Income Per Unit: Net income per unit has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of units outstanding during each period presented. The Partnership has no dilutive units and, therefore, basic net income is the same as diluted net income per unit (see Note 7).

 

Concentration of Credit Risks and Financial Instruments: The Partnership’s properties are located in New England, and the Partnership is subject to the general economic risks related thereto. No single tenant accounted for more than 5% of the Partnership’s revenues in 2011or 2010. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high-credit-quality financial institutions. At September 30, 2011and December 31, 2010, substantially all of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates 0.05% to 0.75%.  At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, approximately $5,235,000, and $4,349,000 of cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits included in prepaid expenses and other assets exceeded federally insured amounts.

 

Advertising Expense: Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $59,997 and $57,288 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Discontinued Operations and Rental Property Held for Sale:  When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. If, in management’s opinion, the net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established. Properties identified as held for sale and/or sold are presented in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

 

Interest Capitalized: The Partnership follows the policy of capitalizing interest as a component of the cost of rental property when the time of construction exceeds one year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 there was no capitalized interest.

 

Extinguishment of Debt: When existing mortgages are refinanced with the same lender and it is determined that the refinancing is substantially different then they are recorded as an extinguishment of debt.  However if it is determined that the refinancing is substantially the same then they are recorded as an exchange of debt. All refinancings qualify as extinguishment of debt.

 

Reclassifications:  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

 

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NOTE 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES

 

As of September 30, 2011, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,251 residential apartment units in 20 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes and Condominium Units are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

 

Additionally, as of September 30, 2011, the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships owned a commercial shopping center in Framingham, commercial buildings in Newton and Brookline and mixed-use properties in Boston, Brockton and Newton, all in Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties”.

 

The Partnership also owned a 40% to 50% ownership interest in nine residential and mixed use complexes (the “Investment Properties”) at September 30, 2011 with a total of 799 units, accounted for using the equity method of consolidation.

 

See Note 14 for summary information on these investments.

 

Rental properties consist of the following:

 

 

 

September 30, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Useful Life

 

Land, improvements and parking lots

 

$

27,544,354

 

$

26,110,238

 

15—40 years

 

Buildings and improvements

 

118,968,208

 

110,106,179

 

15—40 years

 

Kitchen cabinets

 

4,301,765

 

3,923,029

 

5—10 years

 

Carpets

 

3,894,476

 

3,404,951

 

5—10 years

 

Air conditioning

 

887,688

 

857,375

 

7—10 years

 

Laundry equipment

 

335,099

 

331,002

 

5—7 years

 

Elevators

 

1,139,296

 

1,086,140

 

20 years

 

Swimming pools

 

235,242

 

155,442

 

10 years

 

Equipment

 

2,167,621

 

1,989,645

 

5—7 years

 

Motor vehicles

 

107,792

 

107,792

 

5 years

 

Fences

 

41,470

 

33,970

 

5—10 years

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

1,232,885

 

924,633

 

5—7 years

 

Smoke alarms

 

132,184

 

97,840

 

5—7 years

 

Total fixed assets

 

160,988,080

 

149,128,236

 

 

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(61,223,045

)

(56,976,997

)

 

 

 

 

$

99,765,035

 

$

92,151,239

 

 

 

 

On May 18, 2011, the Partnership sold Avon Street Apartments, a 66 unit residential apartment complex located at 130 Avon Street, Malden, Massachusetts.  The sales price was $8,750,000, which resulted in a gain of approximately $7,700,000.  The net proceeds of the sale, of approximately $5,444,000 were held by a qualified intermediary in order for the Partnership to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the IRS code.  This tax free exchange was completed with the purchase of Battle Green Apartments.

 

On June 1, 2011, the Partnership purchased the Battle Green Apartments, a 48 unit residential apartment complex located at 34-42 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts.  The purchase price was $10,000,000.  The Partnership used cash reserves, the proceeds from the sale of Avon Street and borrowed $3,998,573 from Harold Brown, Treasurer of the General Partner to make this purchase.  This loan had an interest rate of 6% and was secured by the Partnership’s ownership interest in Battle Green Apartments, LLC.  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand within six months of notice or prepay without penalty.  On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026.  Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule.  Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $90,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%.  After paying off the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.

 

NOTE 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Partnership’s properties are managed by an entity that is owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner. The management fee is equal to 4% of collected rental revenue and other income on the majority of the Partnership’s properties and 3% on Linewt.  Total fees paid were approximately $1,047,000 and $1,022,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  On the Partnership’s

 

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investment properties, the management fee is equal to 4% of rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.  Total fees paid were approximately $416,000 and $389,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The Partnership Agreement permits the General Partner or Management Company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 approximately $601,000 and $506,000 was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services and supervision of capital improvements.  Of the 2011 expenses referred to above, approximately $194,000 was for repairs and maintenance and $234,000 was for administrative expense.  Approximately $163,000 of expenses for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Additionally in 2011, the Hamilton Company received approximately $510,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $416,000 was the management fee, approximately $76,000 was for maintenance, construction, rental, and snow removal; and approximately $18,000 was for administrative services.

 

On January 1, 2004, all employees were transferred to the Management Company’s payroll. The Partnership reimburses the management company for the payroll and related expenses of the employees who work at the properties. Total reimbursement was approximately $1,923,000 and $2,007,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Management Company maintains a 401K plan for all eligible employees whereby the employees may contribute the maximum allowed by law. The plan also provides for discretionary contributions by the employer. There were no employer contributions in 2011 and 2010. The Investment Properties reimbursed the Partnership for payroll and other related expenses for employees who work at the properties.  Total reimbursement was approximately $556,000 and $602,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively.

 

Prior to 1991, the Partnership employed an outside, unaffiliated company to perform its bookkeeping and accounting functions. Since that time, such services have been provided by the Management Company’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Management Company charged the Partnership $93,750 ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses of approximately $234,000 previously discussed.

 

In 1996, prior to becoming an employee of the Management Company, the President of the Management Company performed asset management consulting services for the Partnership. This individual continues to perform this service and receives an asset management fee from the Partnership.  The Partnership does not have any written agreement with this individual.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, this individual received $56,250.

 

The Partnership has invested in nine limited partnerships, which have invested in mixed use residential apartment complexes. The Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interest in each investment. The other investors are Harold Brown, the President of the Management Company and five other employees of the Management Company. Harold Brown’s ownership interest is between 43.2% and 57%. See Note 14 for a description of the properties and their operations.

 

See Note 8 for information regarding the repurchase of Class B and General Partnership Units.

 

On October 28, 2009, the Partnership borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (“HBC”).  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice.  The Partnership may also prepay the note without penalty.  On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested.  In August 2011, the Partnership elected to pay an additional $1,000,000 on the $7,168,000 note to reduce the outstanding loan balance to $3,668,600. In October 2011, the Partnership elected to pay an additional $1,000,000 on this note.  See Note 16 Subsequent Events.  This loan will remain subject to the original terms of the Note, including HBC’s right to demand payment of the balance of the loan in whole or in part upon six months notice. The interest paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $202,000 and $326,000, respectively.  This loan is collateralized by the Partnership’s 99% ownership interest in 62 Boylston Street.

 

See Note 2 regarding the loan from Harold Brown in connection with the purchase of Battle Green Apartments.

 

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NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS

 

Approximately $1,794,000 and $1,729,000 of security deposits and prepaid rent deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is approximately $1,010,000 and $896,000, respectively, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.

 

Financing and leasing fees of approximately $950,000 and $947,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $605,000 and $541,000 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

 

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At September 30, 2011, the fixed interest rates on these loans ranged from 4.84% to 7.07%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $742,000, including principal, to various dates through2026. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties.  At September 30, 2011, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 5.53%. The effective rate of 5.62% includes the amortization expense of deferred financing costs.  See Note 12 for fair value information.

 

The Partnerships have pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these loans.

 

Approximate annual maturities at September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

2012—current maturities

 

$

1,084,000

 

2013

 

41,357,000

 

2014

 

7,889,000

 

2015

 

9,119,000

 

2016

 

191,000

 

Thereafter

 

79,777,000

 

 

 

$

139,417,000

 

 

The $2,550,000 mortgage secured by the Avon Street Apartments was repaid in full from the proceeds of the sale of Avon Street Apartments on May 18, 2011.

 

On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026.  Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule.  Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $90,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%.  After paying off the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.

 

On March 25, 2010, the Partnership refinanced the Brookside Apartments.  The new loan is $2,820,000, matures in 2020 and has an interest rate of 5.81%.  The loan is a ten year note amortized over 30 years. The proceeds of the loan were used to pay off the old mortgage of approximately $1,900,000.  There were no prepayment penalties.

 

NOTE 6. ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS

 

The Partnership’s residential lease agreements may require tenants to maintain a one-month advance rental payment and/or a security deposit. At September 30, 2011, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $1,275,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $1,794,000 are included in other assets and are restricted cash.

 

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NOTE 7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

The Partnership has two classes of Limited Partners (Class A and B) and one category of General Partner. Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, distributions to holders of Class B Units and General Partnership Units must represent 19% and 1%, respectively, of the total units outstanding. All classes have equal profit sharing and distribution rights, in proportion to their ownership interests.

 

In 2011, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $7.00 per unit ($0.70 per receipt) payable on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2011.

 

In 2010, the Partnership paid quarterly distributions of $7.00 per unit ($0.70 per receipt) in March, June, September and December for a total distribution of $28.00 per unit ($2.80 per receipt.)

 

The Partnership has entered into a deposit agreement with an agent to facilitate public trading of limited partners’ interests in Class A Units. Under the terms of this agreement, the holders of Class A Units have the right to exchange each Class A Unit for 10 Depositary Receipts. The following is information per Depositary Receipt:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Income (loss) per Depositary Receipt before Discontinued Operations

 

$

0.70

 

$

(1.18

)

Income from Discontinued Operations

 

5.93

 

0.13

 

Net Income (loss) per Depositary Receipt after Discontinued Operations

 

$

6.63

 

$

(1.05

)

Distributions per Depositary Receipt

 

$

2.10

 

$

2.10

 

 

NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS

 

Treasury Units at September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

Class A

 

38,993

 

Class B

 

9,260

 

General Partnership

 

488

 

 

 

48,741

 

 

On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 100,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one-tenth of a Class A Unit).  On January 15, 2008, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program from 100,000 to 200,000 Depositary Receipts. On January 30, 2008 the General Partner authorized an increase the Repurchase Program from 200,000 to 300,000 Depositary Receipts.  On March 6, 2008, the General Partner authorized the increase in the total number of Depositary Receipts that could be repurchased pursuant to the Repurchase Program from 300,000 to 500,000.  On August 8, 2008, the General Partner re-authorized and renewed the Repurchase Program for an additional 12-month period ended August 19, 2009.  On March 22, 2010, the General Partner re-authorized and renewed the Repurchase Program that expired on August 19, 2009.  Under the terms of the renewed Repurchase Program, the Partnership may purchase up to 500,000 Depositary Receipts from the start of the program in 2007 through March 31, 2015.  The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership.  Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions.  From August 20, 2007 through September 30, 2011, the Partnership has repurchased 398,320 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $73.86 per receipt (or $738.60 per underlying Class A Unit), 1,724 Class B Units and 91 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $585.05 per Unit, totaling approximately $30,481,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

 

On September 17, 2008, the Partnership completed the issuance of an aggregate of 6,642 Class A Units held in treasury to current holders of Class B and General Partner Units upon the simultaneous retirement to treasury of 6,309 Class B Units and 333 General Partner Units pursuant to an equity distribution plan authorized by the Board of Directors of the General Partner on August 8, 2008 and as further described under Item

 

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3.02 of the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2008, which is incorporated herein by reference. Harold Brown, the treasurer of the General Partner, owns 75% of the issued and outstanding Class B Units of the Partnership and 75% of the issued and outstanding equity of the General Partner, Ronald Brown, the brother of Harold Brown and the president of the General Partner, owns 25% of the issued and outstanding Class B Units of the Partnership and 25% of the issued and outstanding equity of the General Partner.

 

The Partnership did not purchase any Depositary Receipts during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, the Partnerships are involved in various ordinary routine litigation incidental to their business. The Partnership either has insurance coverage or provides for any uninsured claims when appropriate. The Partnerships are not involved in any material pending legal proceedings.

 

As more fully described in the Form 8-K filed on September 13, 2011, the Partnership received a letter from the NYSE Amex dated September 9, 2011, notifying the Partnership that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards of the exchange.  In our October 4, 2011 response to the NYSE, the Partnership demonstrated how it will be in compliance with its listing requirements.  Management anticipates that its comprehensive response will be received favorably and the Partnership will retain the listing on NYSE.  Management expects to receive a formal response from the NYSE in the fourth quarter of 2011.

 

NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, approximately 90% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. Approximately 10% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non-cancellable operating leases at September 30, 2011 as follows:

 

Thru September 30,

 

Commercial
Property Leases

 

2012

 

$

2,612,000

 

2013

 

2,126,000

 

2014

 

1,830,000

 

2015

 

1,269,000

 

2016

 

989,000

 

Thereafter

 

678,000

 

 

 

$

9,504,000

 

 

The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals that represent expense reimbursements in excess of base rent including percentage rents, common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals from continuing operations were approximately $461,000 and $490,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively.

 

The leases on residential apartments are substantially for a period of one year or less. The majority expire in June, July and August.

 

The following information is provided for commercial leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Annual base rent

 

Total square feet

 

Total number

 

Annual base rent for

 

Thru September 30,

 

for expiring leases

 

for expiring leases

 

of leases expiring

 

expiring leases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

$

795,316

 

27,536

 

15

 

26

%

2013

 

292,900

 

10,684

 

5

 

10

%

2014

 

654,557

 

31,351

 

11

 

21

%

2015

 

105,150

 

4,645

 

2

 

3

%

2016

 

709,312

 

24,210

 

6

 

23

%

2017

 

382,816

 

9,473

 

3

 

13

%

2018

 

 

 

 

0

%

2019

 

 

 

 

0

%

2020

 

64,657

 

1,106

 

1

 

2

%

2021

 

63,000

 

1,800

 

1

 

2

%

Totals

 

$

3,067,708

 

110,805

 

44

 

100

%

 

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Rents receivable at September 30, 2011 are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $656,000 at September 30, 2011 and $595,000 at December 31, 2010.  Included in rents receivable at September 30, 2011 is approximately $386,000 resulting from recognizing rental income from non-cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight-line basis.  The majority of this amount is for long-term leases with Staples and Trader Joe’s at Staples Plaza in Framingham, Massachusetts.

 

Rents receivable also includes approximately $24,000 representing the deferral of rental concession primarily related to the residential properties.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 rent at the commercial properties includes approximately $8,500 of amortization of deferred rents arising from the fair values assigned to in-place leases upon the purchase of Cypress Street in Brookline, Massachusetts.

 

NOTE 11. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, cash paid for interest was approximately $6,008,000, and $6,141,000, respectively. Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $54,000 and $31,000 respectively.

 

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

 

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we do not have any significant financial assets or financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

 

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011  the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and note payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments or, the recent acquisition of these items.

 

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we estimated the fair value of our mortgages payable and other notes based upon quoted market prices for the same (Level 1) or similar (Level 2) issues when current quoted market prices are available.  We estimated the fair value of our secured mortgage debt that does not have current quoted market prices available by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 3).  The differences in the fair value of our debt from the carrying value are the result of differences in interest rates and/or borrowing spreads that were available to us at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, as compared with those in effect when the debt was issued or acquired.  The secured mortgage debt contain pre-payment penalties or yield maintenance provisions that could make the cost of refinancing the debt at lower rates exceed the benefit that would be derived from doing so.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Partnership in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

 

·                  For cash and cash equivalents, other assets, investment in partnerships, accounts payable, advance rents and security deposits: fair value approximates the carrying value of such assets and liabilities.

 

·                  For mortgage notes payable: fair value is generally based on estimated future cash flows, which are discounted using the quoted market rate from an independent source for similar obligations. Refer to the table below for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of such instruments.

 

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts and estimated fair value of our debt.

 

 

 

Carrying Amount

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

 

 

 

 

Partnership Properties

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2011

 

$

139,417,037

 

$

155,940,250

 

At December 31, 2010

 

$

137,680,660

 

$

142,896,706

 

Investment Properties

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2011

 

$

140,624,120

 

$

158,635,396

 

 

Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since December 31, 2010 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

NOTE 13. TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS

 

Taxable income reportable by the Partnership and includable in its partners’ tax returns is different than financial statement income because of tax free exchanges, accelerated depreciation, different tax lives, and timing differences related to prepaid rents, allowances and intangible assets at significant acquisitions. Taxable loss was approximately $450,000 greater than statement loss for the year ended December 31, 2010. The cumulative tax basis of the Partnership’s real estate at September 30, 2011 is approximately $10,000,000 less than the statement basis. The primary reason for the lower tax basis is the acquisition of Battle Green in the second quarter of 2011, Linewt and Cypress Street in 2008 utilizing tax free exchanges. The Partnership’s tax basis in its joint venture investments is approximately $1,500,000 greater than statement basis.

 

Taxable income in 2011 will be approximately $7,700,000 less that book income because the gain on the sale of Avon Street of approximately $7,700,000 is deferred utilizing a tax free exchange in the $10,000,000 acquisition of Battle Green (See Note 2).  Taxable income in future years may be greater than book income due to the reduced depreciation available on the above mentioned tax free exchanges and other reductions in depreciation from prior accelerated depreciation and other timing differences.

 

Certain entities included in the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements are subject to certain state taxes.  These taxes are not significant and are recorded as operating expenses in the accompanying consolidates financial statements.

 

The Partnership adopted the amended provisions related to uncertain tax provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes.  As a result of the implementation of the guidance, the Partnership recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment.  The Partnership would recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expense.

 

In the normal course of business the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions in which it operates, where applicable.  As of September 30, 2011, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2003 forward.

 

NOTE 14. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

 

Since November 2001, the Partnership has invested in nine limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the majority of which have invested in residential apartment complexes, with three partnerships investing in commercial property. The Partnership has a 40%-50% ownership interests in each investment. The other investors are Harold Brown, the President of the Management Company and five other employees of the Management Company. Harold Brown’s ownership interest is between 43.2% and 57%, with the balance owned by the others. A description of each investment is as follows:

 

On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts.  The property, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000.  The total mortgage is $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and it matures in 2019.  The mortgage calls for interest only payments for the first two years of the loan and amortized over 30 years thereafter.  In order to fund this investment, the Partnership used

 

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approximately $8,757,000 of its cash reserves and borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (“HBC”).  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice.   On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested. On August 1, 2011 the Partnership elected to pay an additional $1,000,000 on the $7,168,000 Note to reduce the outstanding loan balance to $3,668,600.  The balance of the loan, $3,668,600, will remain subject to the original terms of the Note, including HBC’s right to demand payment of the balance of the loan in whole or in part upon six months notice. The interest paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $202,000 and $326,000, respectively. This loan is collateralized by the Partnership’s 99% ownership interest in 62 Boylston Street.  A majority of the apartments were leased at the time of the acquisition.  As a result, the Partnership amortized the intangible assets associated with the “in place” leases over a 12 month period which began in November 2009.  The total monthly amortization was approximately $407,000 which at 40% reduced the Partnership’s income by approximately $163,000 per month.  For the year ended December 31, 2010 the total amortization in connection with these leases was approximately $4,073,000, of which the Partnership’s share was approximately $1,629,000.  The intangible asset was fully amortized effective November 2010.   This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

 

On October 3, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,500,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 168-unit apartment complex in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $30,875,000. The Partnership plans to sell the majority of units as condominiums and retain 48 units for long-term investment. Gains from the sales of units will be taxed at ordinary income rates (approximately $47,000 per unit). In February 2007, the Partnership refinanced the 48 units which will be retained with a new mortgage in the amount of $4,750,000 with an interest rate of 5.57%, interest only for five years. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay Apartments, LLC. The loan will be amortized over 30 years thereafter and matures in March 2017. In April 2008, the Partnership refinanced an additional 20 units and obtained a new mortgage in the amount of $2,368,000 with interest at 5.75%, interest only, which matures in 2013.  As of October 24, 2011, 105 units have been sold, the proceeds of which went to pay down the mortgage on the property.  The balance on the new mortgage is approximately $1,668,000 at September 30, 2011. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay, LLC.

 

On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 49 apartments, one commercial space and a 50-car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Partnership plans to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot.  In June 2007, the Partnership separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property. The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.  In August 2008, the Partnership restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81 and transferred the residential apartments to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.  The mortgage on Hamilton Essex 81, LLC is $8,600,000 with interest only at 5.79% due in August 2015.  The mortgage on Essex Development, LLC, or the parking lot is approximately $2,158,000 with a variable interest rate of 2.25% over the daily Libor rate (0.24% at September 30, 2011). This loan was extended to August 2012 with the same conditions except for the addition of fixed principal payments in the amount of $4,301 per month. The cost associated with the extension was approximately $10,000. Harold Brown has issued a personal guaranty up to $1,000,000 of this mortgage. In the event that he is obligated to make payments to the lender as a result of this guaranty, the Partnership and other investors have, in turn, agreed to indemnify him for their proportionate share of any such payments.  The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.

 

On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176-unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long-term investment. In November 2006, the Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan is 5.67% fixed for the 10 year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term.   This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.

 

In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42-unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Partnership obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Partnership obtained a new 10-year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan is 5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.

 

In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280-unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000.

 

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In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage is $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30 year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance is due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. Hamilton on Main LLC paid a fee of approximately $400,000 in connection with this early extinguishment of debt.  At September 30, 2011, the remaining balance on the mortgage is approximately $15,953,000.

 

In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This property has a 12-year mortgage, with a remaining balance at September 30, 2011 of approximately $7,060,000 at 6.9% which is amortized on a 30-year schedule, with a final payment of approximately $6,000,000 in 2014. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

 

As required by the lender, the Treasurer of the General Partner has provided a limited repayment guaranty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding balance for the loan on the for sale units at Hamilton Bay and a limited guaranty of $1,000,000 for the loan on Hamilton Essex Development.  In the event that he is obligated to make payments to the lenders as a result of these guaranties, the Partnership and other investors have, in turn, agreed to indemnify him for their proportionate share of any such payments.

 

Summary financial information as of September 30, 2011

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton 1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main

 

Dexter
Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties

 

$

9,546,059

 

$

2,597,309

 

$

8,336,008

 

$

5,906,387

 

$

1,951,075

 

$

7,347,113

 

$

7,387,465

 

$

22,162,035

 

$

114,310,012

 

$

179,543,463

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

117

 

12,916

 

10,019

 

33

 

24,382

 

12,951

 

14,118

 

281

 

815,551

 

890,367

 

Rent Receivable

 

92,005

 

19,146

 

879

 

9,278

 

904

 

1,819

 

2,222

 

12,054

 

172,623

 

310,930

 

Due from Investment Properties

 

15,000

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

93,721

 

 

38,291

 

60,411

 

86,578

 

44,193

 

102,117

 

620,090

 

1,045,402

 

 

 

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

 

98,142

 

789

 

91,158

 

86,663

 

189,773

 

93,298

 

81,180

 

526,254

 

1,178,633

 

2,345,890

 

Financing & Leasing Fees

 

78,711

 

9,607

 

18,371

 

25,928

 

7,836

 

34,195

 

20,911

 

23,158

 

473,908

 

692,624

 

Total Assets

 

$

9,923,756

 

$

2,639,767

 

$

8,494,727

 

$

6,088,700

 

$

2,173,969

 

$

7,575,954

 

$

7,550,088

 

$

22,825,899

 

$

117,570,816

 

$

184,843,676

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

$

8,487,795

 

$

2,157,699

 

$

7,059,569

 

$

5,000,000

 

$

1,668,000

 

$

4,750,000

 

$

5,500,000

 

$

15,952,852

 

$

89,914,000

 

$

140,489,916

 

Due to Investment Properties

 

15,000

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accts Pay & Acc Exp

 

50,338

 

5,826

 

71,853

 

48,147

 

17,514

 

6,661

 

83,378

 

200,478

 

750,820

 

1,235,011

 

Adv Rent Pmts & Sec Dep

 

149,104

 

 

111,782

 

70,319

 

21,446

 

83,709

 

63,134

 

244,407

 

1,764,347

 

2,508,248

 

Total Liabilities

 

8,687,238

 

2,178,525

 

7,243,205

 

5,118,466

 

1,706,960

 

4,840,370

 

5,646,512

 

16,397,734

 

92,429,166

 

144,248,175

 

Partners’ Capital

 

1,236,518

 

461,242

 

1,251,523

 

970,234

 

467,010

 

2,735,584

 

1,903,576

 

6,428,164

 

25,141,650

 

40,595,500

 

Total Liabilities & Capital

 

$

9,923,756

 

$

2,639,767

 

$

8,494,727

 

$

6,088,700

 

$

2,173,969

 

$

7,575,954

 

$

7,550,088

 

$

22,825,899

 

$

117,570,816

 

$

184,843,676

 

Partners’ Capital — NERA 50%

 

$

618,259

 

$

230,621

 

$

625,761

 

$

485,117

 

$

233,505

 

$

1,367,792

 

$

951,788

 

$

3,214,082

 

 

 

7,726,925

 

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,056,660

 

10,056,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

17,783,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total units/ condominiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apartments

 

48

 

 

40

 

175

 

120

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

1,030

 

Commercial

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Total

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

176

 

120

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

1,033

 

Units to be retained

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

49

 

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

786

 

Units to be sold

 

 

 

 

127

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

247

 

Units sold through October 24, 2011

 

 

 

 

127

 

105

 

 

 

 

0

 

232

 

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of October 24, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton Bay
Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton on
Main

 

Dexter Park

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

$

940,881

 

$

214,196

 

$

848,631

 

$

607,752

 

$

178,514

 

$

643,284

 

$

589,360

 

$

1,856,189

 

$

8,588,891

 

$

14,467,697

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

11,870

 

 

921

 

 

 

 

579

 

15,698

 

74,713

 

103,782

 

 

 

952,750

 

214,196

 

849,552

 

607,752

 

178,514

 

643,284

 

589,939

 

1,871,887

 

8,663,605

 

14,571,479

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

12,818

 

1,084

 

20,368

 

7,812

 

3,529

 

14,587

 

9,431

 

25,019

 

122,470

 

217,119

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

317,669

 

5,048

 

333,321

 

194,986

 

67,248

 

235,595

 

244,550

 

724,597

 

4,276,964

 

6,399,978

 

Management Fees

 

36,596

 

8,280

 

34,012

 

24,089

 

7,320

 

25,268

 

23,493

 

74,867

 

188,088

 

422,011

 

Operating

 

91,167

 

 

53,705

 

1,148

 

170

 

378

 

30,360

 

285,510

 

699,466

 

1,161,904

 

Renting

 

7,667

 

 

14,979

 

9,338

 

1,750

 

6,755

 

2,676

 

12,791

 

133,066

 

189,022

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

103,137

 

3,050

 

57,642

 

224,152

 

55,285

 

221,000

 

76,312

 

267,194

 

750,306

 

1,758,077

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

139,499

 

36,014

 

71,706

 

108,471

 

34,328

 

117,288

 

68,306

 

242,777

 

959,720

 

1,778,109

 

 

 

708,553

 

53,476

 

585,734

 

569,995

 

169,630

 

620,870

 

455,128

 

1,632,755

 

7,130,079

 

11,926,220

 

Income Before Other Income

 

244,197

 

160,720

 

263,818

 

37,757

 

8,884

 

22,414

 

134,812

 

239,132

 

1,533,525

 

2,645,259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

66

 

378

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,219

 

3,701

 

Interest Expense

 

(376,847

)

(46,036

)

(371,875

)

(216,310

)

(73,297

)

(202,923

)

(237,765

)

(636,029

)

(3,824,313

)

(5,985,397

)

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,926

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

(2,331

)

 

(5,375

)

(3,621

)

 

 

(2,271

)

 

 

(1,152

)

 

 

(14,751

)

 

 

(379,178

)

(46,036

)

(377,213

)

(219,865

)

(65,993

)

(205,194

)

(237,765

)

(637,181

)

(3,821,094

)

(5,989,521

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(134,981

)

$

114,684

 

$

(113,395

)

$

(182,108

)

$

(57,110

)

$

(182,781

)

$

(102,953

)

$

(398,049

)

$

(2,287,569

)

$

(3,344,262

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss - NERA 50%

 

$

(67,491

)

$

57,342

 

$

(56,697

)

$

(91,054

)

$

(28,555

)

$

(91,390

)

$

(51,476

)

$

(199,024

)

 

 

(528,346

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(915,028

)

(915,028

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1,443,374

)

 

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Summary financial information for the three months ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton Bay
Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton on
Main

 

Dexter Park

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

$

374,433

 

$

73,146

 

$

288,169

 

$

206,445

 

$

59,375

 

$

217,079

 

$

196,335

 

$

625,370

 

$

2,848,930

 

$

4,889,281

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

4,668

 

 

 

(307

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

579

 

4,910

 

24,900

 

34,750

 

 

 

379,102

 

73,146

 

287,862

 

206,445

 

59,375

 

217,079

 

196,914

 

630,280

 

2,873,830

 

4,924,031

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

1,548

 

255

 

11,388

 

2,934

 

1,728

 

7,003

 

1,387

 

9,334

 

55,971

 

91,548

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

106,099

 

1,922

 

112,028

 

65,582

 

22,416

 

78,381

 

81,891

 

242,907

 

1,429,538

 

2,140,763

 

Management Fees

 

11,495

 

2,760

 

11,372

 

8,182

 

2,416

 

8,516

 

7,589

 

24,345

 

64,815

 

141,490

 

Operating

 

26,096

 

 

 

17,674

 

280

 

75

 

159

 

9,789

 

75,443

 

205,322

 

334,838

 

Renting

 

487

 

 

 

4,572

 

2,209

 

675

 

2,166

 

899

 

5,740

 

34,679

 

51,427

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

47,258

 

 

 

21,504

 

74,625

 

17,377

 

65,890

 

32,238

 

99,953

 

306,231

 

665,076

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

45,262

 

12,195

 

24,438

 

34,912

 

11,548

 

38,775

 

24,754

 

82,541

 

353,478

 

627,903

 

 

 

238,245

 

17,132

 

202,976

 

188,724

 

56,235

 

200,889

 

158,546

 

540,263

 

2,450,035

 

4,053,046

 

Income Before Other Income

 

140,856

 

56,014

 

84,886

 

17,721

 

3,140

 

16,190

 

38,368

 

90,016

 

423,795

 

870,985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

22

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

142

 

Interest Expense

 

(126,599

)

(15,349

)

(123,353

)

(72,913

)

(24,715

)

(68,403

)

(80,190

)

(213,905

)

(1,288,240

)

(2,013,666

)

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,145

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

(2,331

)

 

 

(5,375

)

(3,621

)

 

 

(2,271

)

 

 

(1,152

)

 

 

(14,751

)

 

 

(128,930

)

(15,349

)

(128,716

)

(76,513

)

(22,462

)

(70,674

)

(80,190

)

(215,057

)

(1,288,240

)

(2,026,130

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

11,926

 

$

40,665

 

$

(43,830

)

$

(58,792

)

$

(19,322

)

$

(54,484

)

$

(41,822

)

$

(125,040

)

$

(864,445

)

$

(1,155,144

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss - NERA 50%

 

$

5,963

 

$

20,333

 

$

(21,915

)

$

(29,396

)

$

(9,661

)

$

(27,242

)

$

(20,911

)

$

(62,520

)

 

 

(145,350

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(345,778

)

(345,778

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(491,128

)

 

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Summary financial information as of September 30, 2010

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main

 

Dexter Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties

 

$

9,923,795

 

$

2,592,854

 

$

8,740,174

 

$

6,141,924

 

$

2,027,793

 

$

7,657,273

 

$

7,632,705

 

$

23,058,216

 

$

119,788,836

 

$

187,563,571

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

471

 

5,759

 

3,894

 

4,527

 

32,165

 

38,884

 

90,609

 

84,990

 

723,378

 

984,677

 

Rent Receivable

 

37,056

 

 

3,815

 

6,422

 

3,604

 

2,333

 

1,693

 

10,154

 

252,374

 

317,450

 

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

80,093

 

 

37,691

 

24,754

 

 

80,659

 

33,905

 

97,895

 

433,243

 

788,240

 

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

 

88,057

 

768

 

94,723

 

107,925

 

229,161

 

91,780

 

70,758

 

415,367

 

1,420,411

 

2,518,951

 

Financing & Leasing Fees

 

101,903

 

5,738

 

26,537

 

30,955

 

12,900

 

40,557

 

24,879

 

30,019

 

533,224

 

806,713

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

10,231,375

 

$

2,605,120

 

$

8,906,835

 

$

6,316,507

 

$

2,305,623

 

$

7,911,486

 

$

7,854,549

 

$

23,696,641

 

$

123,151,467

 

$

192,979,603

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

$

8,591,089

 

$

2,162,000

 

$

7,214,588

 

$

5,000,000

 

$

1,668,000

 

$

4,750,000

 

$

5,500,000

 

$

16,213,706

 

$

89,914,000

 

$

141,013,383

 

Accounts Payable& Accrued Exp

 

52,813

 

6,285

 

96,086

 

80,185

 

15,555

 

8,678

 

86,385

 

203,577

 

751,422

 

1,300,986

 

Advance Rental Payments & Security Deposits

 

126,925

 

 

111,349

 

64,193

 

20,224

 

79,018

 

62,199

 

228,928

 

1,632,665

 

2,325,500

 

Total Liabilities

 

8,770,827

 

2,168,285

 

7,422,022

 

5,144,378

 

1,703,779

 

4,837,696

 

5,648,584

 

16,646,211

 

92,298,087

 

144,639,869

 

Partners’ Capital

 

1,460,548

 

436,835

 

1,484,813

 

1,172,129

 

601,844

 

3,073,790

 

2,205,965

 

7,050,430

 

30,853,380

 

48,339,734

 

Total Liabilities and Capital

 

$

10,231,375

 

$

2,605,120

 

$

8,906,835

 

$

6,316,507

 

$

2,305,623

 

$

7,911,486

 

$

7,854,549

 

$

23,696,641

 

$

123,151,467

 

$

192,979,603

 

Partners’ Capital NERA 50%

 

$

730,274

 

$

218,418

 

$

742,407

 

$

586,065

 

$

300,922

 

$

1,536,895

 

$

1,102,982

 

$

3,525,215

 

 

 

8,743,177

 

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,341,352

 

12,341,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

21,084,529

 

 

Total units/condominiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apartments

 

48

 

 

40

 

175

 

120

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

1,030

 

Commercial

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Total

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

176

 

120

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

1,033

 

Units to be retained

 

49

 

1

 

40

 

49

 

 

48

 

42

 

148

 

409

 

786

 

Units to be sold

 

 

 

 

127

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

247

 

Units sold through Oct. 26, 2010

 

 

 

 

127

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

232

 

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of Oct. 26, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton Bay
Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main

 

Dexter
Park

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

$

845,971

 

$

207,000

 

$

816,136

 

$

590,388

 

$

165,092

 

$

628,658

 

$

574,388

 

$

1,834,731

 

$

8,213,675

 

$

13,876,041

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

11,664

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

 

265

 

15,040

 

71,488

 

100,207

 

 

 

857,636

 

207,000

 

817,888

 

590,388

 

165,092

 

628,658

 

574,652

 

1,849,771

 

8,285,163

 

13,976,248

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

10,305

 

(643

)

27,851

 

7,718

 

4,319

 

11,714

 

7,003

 

30,175

 

120,222

 

218,483

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

319,980

 

4,690

 

330,567

 

202,510

 

72,096

 

268,819

 

241,303

 

737,678

 

7,650,129

 

9,827,772

 

Management Fees

 

34,660

 

8,280

 

33,579

 

23,751

 

6,940

 

24,914

 

23,784

 

73,507

 

181,549

 

410,964

 

Operating

 

102,208

 

(137

)

46,470

 

1,207

 

(138

)

313

 

46,963

 

259,188

 

682,040

 

1,138,114

 

Renting

 

23,007

 

 

41,425

 

3,104

 

200

 

3,698

 

3,185

 

14,166

 

214,696

 

303,482

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

109,000

 

 

61,470

 

255,649

 

63,716

 

281,938

 

67,484

 

253,745

 

675,397

 

1,768,399

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

137,142

 

35,711

 

73,680

 

95,499

 

32,000

 

94,888

 

76,238

 

238,815

 

1,108,115

 

1,890,088

 

 

 

736,302

 

47,901

 

614,843

 

589,436

 

179,132

 

686,284

 

465,960

 

1,607,274

 

10,630,148

 

15,557,280

 

Income (Loss)Before Other Income

 

121,334

 

159,099

 

203,045

 

953

 

(14,040

)

(57,626

)

108,692

 

242,497

 

(2,344,985

)

(1,581,033

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

2

 

1

 

35

 

68

 

9,239

 

 

2

 

5

 

5

 

9,358

 

Interest Expense

 

(329,724

)

(46,879

)

(379,392

)

(216,150

)

(73,224

)

(203,035

)

(237,346

)

(644,832

)

(3,827,225

)

(6,007,808

)

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

195

 

9,478

 

 

 

 

9,673

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

7,526

 

 

 

2,168

 

(17,720

)

(8,026

)

 

 

(379,722

)

(46,877

)

(379,357

)

(216,082

)

(56,264

)

(193,556

)

(237,346

)

(642,659

)

(3,844,940

)

(5,996,803

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(258,388

)

$

112,222

 

$

(176,313

)

$

(215,129

)

$

(70,305

)

$

(251,182

)

$

(128,654

)

$

(400,162

)

$

(6,189,926

)

$

(7,577,838

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss - NERA 50%

 

$

(129,194

)

$

56,111

 

$

(88,157

)

$

(107,565

)

$

(35,152

)

$

(125,591

)

$

(64,326

)

$

(200,081

)

 

 

(693,955

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(2,475,970

)

(2,475,970

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(3,169,925

)

 

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Summary financial information for the three months ended September 30, 2010

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton Essex

 

345

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Dexter

 

 

 

 

 

Essex 81

 

Development

 

Franklin

 

1,025

 

Bay Sales

 

Bay Apts

 

Minuteman

 

on Main

 

Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

$

278,486

 

$

69,000

 

$

264,268

 

$

192,019

 

$

58,152

 

$

210,543

 

$

193,368

 

$

611,382

 

$

2,591,295

 

$

4,468,513

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

3,838

 

 

 

1,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,383

 

22,704

 

31,974

 

 

 

282,323

 

69,000

 

265,318

 

192,019

 

58,152

 

210,543

 

193,368

 

615,766

 

2,613,999

 

4,500,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

2,583

 

(477

)

8,879

 

4,032

 

1,739

 

3,638

 

1,641

 

8,385

 

44,138

 

74,557

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

106,978

 

1,563

 

110,916

 

67,670

 

24,032

 

89,752

 

81,044

 

246,762

 

2,558,400

 

3,287,118

 

Management Fees

 

10,485

 

2,760

 

10,158

 

8,016

 

2,258

 

8,355

 

7,840

 

24,459

 

61,045

 

135,374

 

Operating

 

30,766

 

 

 

15,839

 

260

 

 

 

 

 

10,867

 

78,033

 

191,189

 

326,954

 

Renting

 

12,594

 

 

 

6,325

 

136

 

 

 

1,655

 

1,293

 

5,199

 

91,410

 

118,612

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

40,964

 

 

 

32,297

 

128,982

 

13,587

 

62,668

 

28,065

 

81,201

 

295,524

 

683,288

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

42,780

 

11,467

 

23,114

 

32,076

 

10,476

 

19,623

 

25,737

 

79,282

 

339,298

 

583,854

 

 

 

247,151

 

15,313

 

207,528

 

241,172

 

52,091

 

185,691

 

156,488

 

523,321

 

3,581,003

 

5,209,758

 

Income Before Other Income

 

35,172

 

53,687

 

57,790

 

(49,153

)

6,061

 

24,852

 

36,880

 

92,445

 

(967,004

)

(709,270

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

22

 

2,929

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

2,965

 

Interest Expense

 

(127,875

)

(15,936

)

(125,815

)

(72,833

)

(24,686

)

(68,408

)

(79,974

)

(216,444

)

(1,304,571

)

(2,036,541

)

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(195

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,720

)

(17,915

)

 

 

(127,875

)

(15,936

)

(125,804

)

(72,810

)

(21,757

)

(68,408

)

(79,973

)

(216,443

)

(1,322,291

)

(2,051,295

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(93,703

)

$

37,751

 

$

(68,014

)

$

(121,963

)

$

(15,697

)

$

(43,555

)

$

(43,093

)

$

(123,998

)

$

(2,289,296

)

$

(2,760,565

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P&L- NERA 50%

 

$

(46,351

)

$

18,875

 

$

(34,007

)

$

(60,982

)

$

(7,848

)

$

(21,778

)

$

(21,546

)

$

(61,998

)

 

 

(235,635

)

P&L- NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(915,718

)

(915,718

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1,151,353

)

 

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Future annual mortgage maturities at September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton on
Main

 

Dexter Park

 

 

 

Period End

 

March
2005

 

March
2005

 

November
2001

 

March
2005

 

October
2005

 

October
2005

 

August
2004

 

August 2004

 

October
2009

 

Total

 

September 30, 2012

 

121,185

 

2,157,699

 

166,060

 

50,135

 

 

 

36,421

 

49,966

 

272,366

 

1,093,540

 

1,789,674

 

September 30, 2013

 

123,859

 

 

 

177,887

 

64,222

 

1,668,000

 

65,250

 

70,339

 

289,543

 

1,258,232

 

5,875,031

 

September 30, 2014

 

131,223

 

 

 

6,715,623

 

68,013

 

 

 

68,979

 

74,491

 

305,121

 

1,330,133

 

8,693,582

 

September 30, 2015

 

8,111,528

 

 

 

 

 

72,028

 

 

 

72,921

 

78,887

 

15,085,823

 

1,406,143

 

24,827,329

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75,510

 

 

 

77,088

 

82,697

 

 

 

1,486,495

 

1,721,790

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,670,091

 

 

 

4,429,341

 

5,143,620

 

 

 

83,339,458

 

97,582,509

 

 

 

8,487,795

 

2,157,699

 

7,059,570

 

5,000,000

 

1,668,000

 

4,750,000

 

5,500,000

 

15,952,852

 

89,914,000

 

140,489,916

 

 

NOTE 15. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

The following tables summarize income from discontinued operations for the property sold in May 2011:

 

 

 

Nine Months
Ended

 

Nine Months
Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Total Revenues

 

$

349,508

 

$

679,314

 

Operating and other expenses

 

237,646

 

459,014

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

16,472

 

45,489

 

 

 

254,118

 

504,503

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

95,390

 

$

174,811

 

 

Gain on the sale of Avon Street:

 

 

 

Sale price

 

$

8,750,000

 

Net book value

 

(594,035

)

Expense of sale

 

(449,017

)

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

$

7,706,948

 

 

NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In October 2011, the Partnership elected to pay an additional $1,000,000 on the note to HBC Holdings reducing the balance to $2,668,600.  See Note 3:  Related Party Transactions

 

NOTE 17.  RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

None applicable.

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Certain information contained herein includes forward looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in written form from time to time, reflect management’s good faith belief when those statements are made, and are based on information currently available to management. Caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnership’s control and which can materially affect the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements for 2011 and beyond. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties mentioned below materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

 

Since the Partnership’s long-term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. If available acquisitions do not meet the Partnership’s criteria, the Partnership may purchase additional depositary receipts. The Partnership will consider the sale or refinancing existing properties if the Partnership’s cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions.

 

The general real estate market in the Greater Boston area has stabilized and multifamily housing is enjoying strong demand. Supply side growth is limited as local building permits for multifamily housing are at or are near a seven year low.  Lower demand for home ownership and positive local employment growth continue to point to positive trends in the Greater Boston rental housing market.  Vacancies at the majority of the Partnership’s properties continue to be at historic lows.  The Partnership has experienced modest revenue increases across all sectors of the portfolio.  As anticipated, higher occupancy levels and fewer turnovers of tenants resulted in improved revenue growth.  The limited supply of housing has helped eliminate rental concessions and has resulted in decreased leasing commissions.  The Greater Boston Metro area has a reported average vacancy rate of 4.3% (as reported by ARA Research) which is above the Partnership’s vacancy rate of 2.2% .  Management anticipates that the upward pressure on rental rates will continue for the next 18-36 months.  Additionally, operating expense increases are expected to be outpaced by revenue growth. Management is confident that its present cash reserves as well as anticipated rental revenue will be sufficient to fund its current operations, finance current planned improvements to its properties, and continue distribution payments in the foreseeable future.  Management believes that the continued improvement in the local unemployment rate, 6.3% vs. 9% at the national level as of October 2011, general stabilization of housing prices and stability in Massachusetts’s major industries will support a stronger multifamily market for the foreseeable future.

 

The Partnership’s revenues are forecasted to exceed core 2010 revenues by over $1,000,000 or 4%.  For 2011, Management expects net operating income before depreciation and amortization for the year to be $17.5 million or 7% higher than 2010.  These results reflect nine months of performance where total revenue exceeded 2010 by 5% and total operating expenses grew by only 3% despite the extraordinary increases in snow removal costs.  Improved collections and a steady decline in free rent, approximately $74,000 in 2011 and rental commissions, approximately $160,000 in 2011, assisted in keeping 2011 operating expenses in line.  The majority of leases signed, approximately 58%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were for renewals of existing leases.  Tenant improvements were approximately $750,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  As in previous quarters, occupancy continues to remain above the competition.  Management is satisfied with staff efforts to balance tenant retention, improve curb appeal and monitor the profitability of the properties while mitigating growth in the other expense categories.

 

The 2008 refinancing round significantly reduced debt maturity exposure for the next 15 years with $65 million of the $139 million having been extended.  The next significant round of refinancing, approximately $50,000,000, will occur in 2013 and 2014.  Management will continue to monitor the debt markets to determine the approximate time to refinance the 2013 and 2014 mortgage maturities within the portfolio.  Management may capitalize on the historic low interest rate environment despite some upfront costs associated with prepayment penalties during the 2012 calendar year.

 

As more fully described in the Form 8-K filed on September 13, 2011, the Partnership received a letter from the NYSE Amex dated September 9, 2011, notifying the Partnership that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards of the exchange.  In our October 4, 2011 response to the NYSE, the Partnership demonstrated how it will be in compliance with its listing requirements.  Management anticipates that it’s comprehensive response will be received favorably and the Partnership will retain the listing on NYSE.  Management expects to receive a formal response from the NYSE in the fourth quarter of 2011.

 

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As Management reviews property performance, it takes into consideration opportunities for property dispositions.  The Partnership recently sold Avon Street and purchased Battle Green.  For additional information, see Note 2 and Note 16 to the financial statements.

 

The Stock Repurchase Program that was initiated in 2007 has purchased 398,320 Depositary Receipts through September 2011 or 29% of the outstanding class A Depositary Receipts.  The Partnership has retained The Hamilton Company (“Hamilton”) to manage and administer the Partnership’s and Joint Ventures’ Properties. Hamilton is a full-service real estate management company, which has legal, construction, maintenance, architectural, accounting and administrative departments. The Partnership’s properties represent approximately 40% of the total properties and 70% of the residential properties managed by Hamilton. Substantially all of the other properties managed by Hamilton are owned, wholly or partially, directly or indirectly, by Harold Brown. The Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) expressly provides that the general partner may employ a management company to manage the properties, and that such management company may be paid a fee of up to 4% of rental receipts for administrative and management services (the “Management Fee”). The Partnership pays Hamilton the full annual Management Fee, in monthly installments.

 

At September 30, 2011, Harold Brown, his brother, Ronald Brown and the President of Hamilton, Carl Valeri, collectively own approximately 39.50% of the Depositary Receipts representing the Partnership Class A Units (including Depositary Receipts held by trusts for the benefit of such persons’ family members). Harold Brown also owns 75% of the Partnership’s Class B Units, 75% of the capital stock of NewReal, Inc. (“NewReal”), the Partnership’s sole general partner, and all of the outstanding stock of Hamilton. Ronald Brown also owns 25% of the Partnership’s Class B Units and 25% of NewReal’s capital stock.  In addition, Ronald Brown is the President and director of NewReal and Harold Brown is NewReal’s Treasurer and a director. One of NewReal’s directors, Roberta Ornstein also owns immaterial amounts of the Partnership’s Class A receipts.

 

On March 31, 2011 the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation (the “Foundation”) purchased 8,000 Depositary Receipts of the Partnership at a price of $66.75 for a total cost of $534,000.  The Foundation was formed under Sec. 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  There are five trustees of the Foundation, all of whom are family members or associates of Harold Brown.  Neither Harold Brown nor the Foundation’s Trustees have any economic interest in the Foundation.

 

In addition to the Management Fee, the Partnership Agreement further provides for the employment of outside professionals to provide services to the Partnership and allows NewReal to charge the Partnership for the cost of employing professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnership’s properties. Additionally, from time to time, the Partnership pays Hamilton for repairs and maintenance services, legal services, construction services and accounting services. The costs charged by Hamilton for these services are at the same hourly rate charged to all entities managed by Hamilton, and management believes such rates are competitive in the marketplace.

 

Hamilton accounted for approximately 5% of the repair and maintenance expense paid for by the Partnership in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to approximately 6.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Of the funds paid to Hamilton for this purpose, the great majority was to cover the cost of services provided by the Hamilton maintenance department, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry services, and snow removal for those properties close to Hamilton’s headquarters. However, several of the larger Partnership properties have their own maintenance staff.  Further, those properties that do not have their own maintenance staff and are located more than a reasonable distance from Hamilton’s headquarters in Allston, Massachusetts are generally serviced by local, independent companies.

 

Hamilton’s legal department handles most of the Partnership’s eviction and collection matters. Additionally, it prepares most long-term commercial lease agreements and represents the Partnership in selected purchase and sale transactions.  Overall, Hamilton provided approximately 71% and 76% of the legal services paid for by the Partnership during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Additionally, as described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, The Hamilton Company receives similar fees from the Investment Properties.

 

The Partnership requires that three bids be obtained for construction contracts in excess of $5,000. Hamilton may be one of the three bidders on a particular project and may be awarded the contract if its bid and its ability to successfully complete the project are deemed appropriate. For contracts that are not awarded to Hamilton, Hamilton charges the Partnership a construction supervision fee equal to 5% of the contract amount. Hamilton’s architectural department also provides services to the Partnership on an as-needed basis. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, Hamilton provided the Partnership approximately $44,000 and $21,000, respectively, in construction and architectural services.

 

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Prior to 1991, the Partnership employed an outside, unaffiliated company to perform its bookkeeping and accounting functions. Since that time, such services have been provided by Hamilton’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people.  In 2011, Hamilton charges the Partnership $31,250 per quarter for bookkeeping and accounting services ($125,000 per year).

 

For more information on related party transactions, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires the Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Partnership regularly and continually evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate properties and its investments in and advances to joint ventures. The Partnership bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. The Partnership’s critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about such matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnership’s financial results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Principles of Consolidation.

 

Revenue Recognition:  Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Contingent rent for commercial properties are received from tenants for certain costs as provided in lease agreements.  The costs generally include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and recoverable costs. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.

 

Rental Properties:  Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in-place leases and (iii) tenant relationships.  The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.  The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction.  In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information.  The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

 

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant.  Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in-place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions.  In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.  Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals.  The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases.  The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

 

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value is required.

 

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Impairment:  On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties may be impaired.  A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property.  As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved. The Partnership has not recognized an impairment loss since 1995.

 

Rental Property Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations:  When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. If, in management’s opinion, the net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established. Properties identified as held for sale and/or sold are presented in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 

Investments in Partnerships:  The Partnership accounts for its 40%-50% ownership in the Investment Properties under the equity method of accounting, as it exercises significant influence over, but does not control these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and subsequently adjusted for the Partnership’s share in earnings, cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the Partnership is included on the consolidated statements of income.

 

With respect to investments in and advances to the Investment Properties, the Partnership looks to the underlying properties to assess performance and the recoverability of carrying amounts for those investments in a manner similar to direct investments in real estate properties. An impairment charge is recorded if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.

 

Legal Proceedings:  The Partnership is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise, from time to time, in the ordinary course of business. These matters are frequently covered by insurance. If it is determined that a loss is likely to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is recorded in the financial statements. Both the amount of the loss and the point at which its occurrence is considered likely can be difficult to determine.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010

 

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, loss from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other income and income of approximately $2,983,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to income of approximately $2,348,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, an increase in income of approximately $635,000 (27.0%).

 

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Occupancy Date

 

 

 

October 24, 2011

 

October 26, 2010

 

Residential

 

 

 

 

 

Units

 

2,270

 

2,288

 

Vacancies

 

50

 

69

 

Vacancy rate

 

2.2

%

3.0

%

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Total square feet

 

110,949

 

110,949

 

Vacancy

 

0

 

0

 

Vacancy rate

 

0

%

0

%

 

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Rental Income (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

Total
Operations

 

Continuing
Operations

 

Total
Operations

 

Continuing
Operations

 

Total rents

 

$

8,544

 

$

8,544

 

$

8,120

 

$

7,902

 

Residential percentage

 

90

%

90

%

90

%

90

%

Commercial percentage

 

10

%

10

%

10

%

10

%

Contingent rentals

 

$

168

 

$

168

 

$

175

 

$

175

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to three months ended September 30, 2010:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Dollar

 

Percent

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Change

 

Change

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

8,543,908

 

$

7,902,310

 

$

641,598

 

8.1

%

Laundry and sundry income

 

104,618

 

100,396

 

4,222

 

4.2

%

 

 

8,648,526

 

8,002,706

 

645,820

 

8.0

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

411,836

 

394,735

 

17,101

 

4.3

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,603,529

 

1,475,936

 

127,593

 

8.6

%

Management fees

 

347,833

 

332,580

 

15,253

 

4.6

%

Operating

 

774,998

 

771,397

 

3,601

 

0.5

%

Renting

 

63,482

 

201,883

 

(138,401

)

(68.6

)%

Repairs and maintenance

 

1,421,084

 

1,460,994

 

(39,910

)

(2.7

)%

Taxes and insurance

 

1,042,470

 

1,016,862

 

25,608

 

2.5

%

 

 

5,665,232

 

5,654,387

 

10,845

 

0.2

%

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

2,983,294

 

2,348,319

 

634,975

 

27.0

%

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

895

 

1,898

 

(1,003

)

(52.8

)%

Interest expense

 

(2,033,082

)

(2,032,278

)

(804

)

 

(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(491,128

)

(1,151,355

)

660,227

 

(57.3

)%

 

 

(2,523,315

)

(3,181,735

)

658,420

 

(20.7

)%

Net income (loss)

 

$

459,979

 

$

(833,416

)

$

1,293,395

 

(155.2

)%

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) on the sale of real estate from discontinued operations

 

(808

)

 

(808

)

N/A

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

(2,245

)

51,925

 

(54,170

)

(104.3

)%

 

 

(3,053

)

51,925

 

(54,978

)

(105.8

)%

Net Income (loss)

 

$

456,926

 

$

(781,491

)

$

1,238,417

 

158.5

%

 

Excluding discontinued operations, rental income from continuing operations for the three months September 30, 2011 was approximately $8,544,000, compared to approximately $7,902,000 for the three months ended September 31, 2010, an increase of approximately $642,000 (8.1%).  The increase in rental income is due primarily to approximately $240,000 from the Battle Green Apartments for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and increases in rental rates, lower vacancies levels, and the decrease in the free rent incentives granted to tenants in 2010.  The amortization of free rent was approximately $33,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to approximately $214,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $168,000.  In addition the Partnership has seen bad debt expense of approximately $62,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to approximately $97,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $35,000.  These factors have resulted in an increase in rental income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.

 

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Excluding discontinued operations, operating expenses from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were approximately $5,665,000 compared with approximately $5,654,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, an increase of approximately $11,000 (0.2%). The most significant factors contributing to this increase is an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses of approximately $128,000 (8.6%) due to the acquisition of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011 as well as improvements to other Partnership properties.  Total expenses of Battle Green were approximately $100,000 excluding interest expense and depreciation and amortization.  Other expenses with increases include administrative expenses of approximately $17,000 (4.3%) due to increased professional fees; an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $26,000 (2.5%) due to an increase in real estate taxes; and an increase in the management fee of approximately $15,000 (4.6%) due to the increase in rental income.

 

These increases are offset by a decrease in renting expenses of approximately $138,000 (68.6%) due to a decrease in rental commissions due to the strong rental market; and a decrease in repairs and maintenance expenses of approximately $40,000 (2.7%) due to significant repairs done to the properties in 2010.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $2,033,000 compared to approximately $2,032,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $1,000.  Interest expense on Battle Green was approximately $44,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  There has been relatively little change in the Partnership level of debt and interest rates charged over the past two years.

 

At September 30, 2011, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in nine different Investment Properties. See as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

 

As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net loss from the Investment Properties was approximately $491,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to approximately $1,151,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $660,000.  Included in this loss is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $927,000.  The Partnership’s portion of the loss associated with the October 2009 investment in Dexter Park is approximately $346,000 of which approximately $572,000 represents depreciation and amortization.

 

Interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $1,000 compared to approximately $1,900 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $900. This slight decrease is due to a decrease in cash available for investment as well as lower interest rates.

 

On June 1, 2011, the Partnership purchased the Battle Green Apartments, a 48 unit residential apartment complex located at 34-42 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts.  The purchase price was $10,000,000.  The Partnership used cash reserves, the proceeds from the sale of Avon Street and borrowed $3,998,573 from Harold Brown, Treasurer of the General Partner to make this purchase.  This loan had an interest rate of 6% interest only and was secured by the Partnership’s ownership interest in Battle Green Apartments, LLC.  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand within six months of notice or prepay without penalty.  On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026.  Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule.  Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $90,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%.  After payment of the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership. The interest paid on this loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.

 

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $457,000 compared to a loss of approximately $781,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, an increase in income of approximately $1,238,000.

 

See Note 15 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the discontinued operations.

 

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Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

The Partnership and its subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, other income, loss from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and discontinued operations of $8,324,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to income of approximately $7,657,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, an increase in income of approximately $667,000 (8.7%).  The following is a summary of the Partnership’s operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

Dollar

 

Percent

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Change

 

Change

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

24,957,004

 

$

23,767,164

 

1,189,840

 

5.0

%

Laundry and sundry income

 

318,059

 

328,996

 

(10,937

)

(3.3

)%

 

 

25,275,063

 

24,096,160

 

1,178,903

 

4.9

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

1,237,424

 

1,288,046

 

(50,622

)

(3.9

)%

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,412,144

 

4,245,494

 

166,650

 

3.9

%

Management fees

 

1,032,069

 

994,654

 

37,415

 

3.8

%

Operating

 

3,104,722

 

2,800,054

 

304,668

 

10.8

%

Renting

 

260,819

 

370,358

 

(109,539

)

(29.6

)%

Repairs and maintenance

 

3,800,836

 

3,657,021

 

143,815

 

3.9

%

Taxes and insurance

 

3,103,215

 

3,083,751

 

19,464

 

0.6

%

 

 

16,951,229

 

16,439,378

 

511,851

 

3.1

%

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

8,323,834

 

7,656,782

 

667,052

 

8.7

%

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

3,129

 

4,411

 

(1,282

)

(29.1

)%

Interest expense

 

(5,962,907

)

(6,044,974

)

82,067

 

(1.4

)%

(Loss) from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(1,443,374

)

(3,169,926

)

1,726,552

 

(54.5

)%

 

 

(7,403,152

)

(9,210,489

)

1,807,337

 

(19.6

)%

Income (loss) from Continuing Operations

 

920,682

 

(1,553,707

)

2,474,389

 

(159.3

)%

Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

95,390

 

174,811

 

(79,421

)

(45.4

)%

Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations

 

7,706,948

 

 

7,706,948

 

N/A

 

 

 

7,802,338

 

174,811

 

7,627,527

 

4363.3

%

Net (loss) income

 

$

8,723,020

 

$

(1,378,896

)

10,101,916

 

(732.6

)%

 

Excluding discontinued operations, rental income from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $24,957,000 compared to approximately $23,767,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, an increase of approximately $1,190,000 (5.0%.)  This increase in rental income is due to an increase in rental rates, lower vacancies at the majority of the Partnership properties, and the amortization of approximately $212,000 in 2011 compared to approximately $520,000 in 2010 in connection with the free rent granted to tenants in 2010.  The increase in rental income, approximately $315,000, from the Partnership’s acquisition of the Battle Green Apartment in June 2011offsets the loss of rental income, approximately $343,000 from the Avon Street Apartments sold in June 2011.  In addition, the following properties experienced rental income increases:  62 Boylston Street, Hamilton Oaks, 1144 Commonwealth Avenue, Dean Street, Westside Colonial and 140 North Beacon Street with increases of approximately $114,000, $89,000, $20,000, $19,000, $17,000 and $14,000, respectively.

 

Excluding discontinued operations, expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were approximately $16,951,000 compared to approximately $16,439,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, an increase of approximately $512,000 (3.1%). The most significant factor contributing to this increase was an increase in operating expenses of approximately $305,000 (10.8%) due to significant snow removal costs in 2011 compared to the same period in 2010; an increase in repairs

 

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and maintenance expenses of approximately $144,000 (3.9%); and an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $19,000 (0.6%).  The reasons for these changes are discussed in the section for the results for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

 

These increases in expenses are offset by a decrease in administrative expenses of approximately $51,000 (3.9%) and a decrease in renting expenses of approximately $110,000 (29.6%).  Interest expense decreased approximately $82,000 (1.4%) due to lower interest rates charged on the debt outstanding in 2011 compared to 2010.

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership sold the Avon Street Apartments in June 2011.  The sales price was $8,750,000 and resulted in a gain of approximately $7,700,000.  The Partnership entered into a tax free exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the IRS Code and completed the exchange with the purchase of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011.

 

At September 30, 2011, the Partnership has between a 40 - 50% ownership interest in nine Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

 

As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of loss from these Investment Properties was approximately $1,443,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a loss of approximately $3,170,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $1,727,000.  Included in the loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is depreciation and amortization of approximately $2,772,000.

 

As discussed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership acquired Dexter Park in October 2009.  A majority of the apartments were leased at the time of the acquisition.  As a result, the Partnership amortized the intangible asset associated with the “in place” leases over a 12 month period which began in November 2009.  The total monthly amortization was approximately $407,000 which at 40% reduced the Partnership’s income by approximately $163,000 per month. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 the total amortization in connection with these leases was approximately $3,663,000, of which the Partnership’s share was approximately $1,465,000.   For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, there was no amortization expense on the intangible asset which resulted in higher net income.

 

Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $3,000 compared to approximately $4,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of approximately $1,000.

 

On March 25, 2010, the Partnership refinanced the Brookside Apartments.  The new loan is $2,820,000, matures in 2020 and has an interest rate of 5.81%.  The loan is a ten year note amortized over 30 years. The proceeds of the loan were used to pay off the old mortgage of approximately $1,900,000.  There were no prepayment penalties.

 

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $8,723,000 compared to net loss of approximately $1,379,000 for nine months ended September 30, 2010, an increase in income of $10,102,000.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 includes a gain of approximately $7,700,000 from the sale of Avon Street.

 

See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the discontinued operations.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Partnership’s principal source of cash during 2011 and 2010 was the collection of rents as well as the refinancing and sale of a Partnership property. The majority of cash and cash equivalents of $4,316,353 at September 30, 2011 and $3,245,361 at December 31, 2010 was held in interest bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions.

 

This increase of $1,070,992 at September 30, 2011 is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$

5,920,882

 

$

5,841,425

 

Cash (used in) investing activities

 

(2,723,402

)

(853,380

)

Cash provided by financing activities

 

634,688

 

254,607

 

Repurchase of Depositary Receipts, Class B and General Partner Units

 

 

(540,911

)

Distributions paid

 

(2,761,176

)

(2,676,209

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,070,992

 

$

1,934,532

 

 

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The cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to the collection of rents less cash operating expenses. The increase in cash used in investing activities is due to the purchase of the Battle Green Apartments in June 2011; the increase in cash provided by financing activities is due to the refinancing of a property less the pay down of the existing debt.  In 2010, the Partnership repurchased Depositary Receipts in the amount of approximately $541,000; no purchases were made in 2011.

 

On May 18, 2011, the Partnership sold Avon Street Apartments, a 66 unit residential apartment complex located at 130 Avon Street, Malden, Massachusetts.  The sales price was $8,750,000, which resulted in a gain of approximately $7,700,000.  The proceeds of the sale, approximately $5,444,000, were held by a qualified intermediary in order for the Partnership to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the IRS code.  This tax free exchange was completed with the purchase of Battle Green Apartments.

 

On June 1, 2011, the Partnership purchased the Battle Green Apartments, a 48 unit residential apartment complex located at 34-42 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts.  The purchase price was $10,000,000.  The Partnership used cash reserves, the proceeds from the sale of Avon Street and borrowed $3,998,573 from Harold Brown, Treasurer of the General Partner to make this purchase.  This loan had an interest rate of 6% interest only and was secured by the Partnership’s ownership interest in Battle Green Apartments, LLC.  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand within six months of notice or prepay without penalty. On July 27, 2011, the Partnership financed the Battle Green Apartments with a new $5,000,000 mortgage at 4.95% which matures in August 2026.  Principal payments will be made using a 30 year amortization schedule.  Deferred financing costs associated with this mortgage totaled approximately $90,000 and accordingly the effective interest rate is 5.07%.  After payment of the existing loan of $3,998,573, approximately $1,000,000 was received by the Partnership.  The interest paid on the loan to Harold Brown was $38,123.

 

During 2011, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $2,060,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at Westgate Woburn, 62 Boylston Street, Olde English Village, Clovelly, School Street, Redwood Hills, and Nashoba at a cost of approximately $383,000, $225,000, $222,000, $169,000, $165,000, $162,000, and $128,000, respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $375,000 in capital improvements during the remainder of 2011.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010 the Partnership repurchased 6,896 Class A Depositary Receipts for $432,920, 164 Class B Units for $102,591 and 9 General Partnership Units for $5,400.  The purchase was funded from cash received from the refinancing of Partnership properties in 2010 and 2009.  The Partnership did not repurchase any Depositary Receipts or Units during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

On March 25, 2010, the Partnership refinanced the NERA Brookside Associates, LLC.  The new loan is $2,820,000, matures in 2020 and has an interest rate of 5.81%.  The loan is a ten year note amortized over 30 years. The proceeds of the loan were used to pay off the old mortgage of approximately $1,900,000.  There were no prepayment penalties.  The Partnership and Joint Ventures do not separately reserve funds for the potential costs of refinancing their maturing mortgages.

 

On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts.  The property, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000.  The total mortgage is $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and it matures in 2019.  The mortgage calls for interest only payments for the first two years of the loan and amortized over 30 years thereafter.  In order to fund this investment, the Partnership used approximately $8,757,000 of its cash reserves and borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (“HBC”).  The term of the loan is four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months notice.  On August 17, 2010, HBC gave six months written notice to the Partnership requesting a principal pay down of $2,500,000.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Partnership paid HBC $2,500,000 as requested. The balance of the loan, $4,668,600, will remain subject to the original terms of the Note, including HBC’s right to demand payment of the balance of the loan in whole or in part upon six months notice. The interest paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

 

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was approximately $202,000 and approximately $326,000, respectively. This loan is collateralized by the Partnership’s 99% ownership interest in 62 Boylston Street.  This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park. Dexter Park distributed $650,000 and $590,000 the Partnership during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Monthly principal payments of approximately $100,000 on the Dexter Park mortgage begin in November 2011 which will result in a substantial reduction of distributions to the Partnership from Dexter Park.  The Partnership’s share of the principal payments is approximately $440,000 per year.

 

In 2011, the Partnership approved distributions of $7.00 per unit ($0.70 per receipt) payable on March 31, June 30, September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

 

The Partnership anticipates that cash from operations and interest bearing accounts will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, make required debt payments and finance current improvements to its properties. The Partnership may also sell or refinance properties. The Partnership’s net income and cash flow may fluctuate dramatically from year to year as a result of the sale or refinancing of properties, increases or decreases in rental income or expenses, or the loss of significant tenants.

 

If current economic conditions deteriorate, the Partnership may experience increases in past due accounts, defaults, lower occupancy rates and reduced effective rents.  This condition would negatively affect the Partnership’s future net income and cash flows and could have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial condition and its ability to continue distributions at current levels.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements-Joint Venture Indebtedness

 

As of September 30, 2011, the Partnership had between a 40%-50% ownership interest in nine Joint Ventures, all of which have mortgage indebtedness. We do not have control of these joint ventures and therefore we account for them using the equity method of consolidation. At September 30, 2011, our proportionate share of the non-recourse debt related to these investments was equal to approximately $61,000,000. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

See Notes 5 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of mortgage notes payable. The Partnerships have no other material contractual obligations to be disclosed.

 

Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

Certain information contained herein includes forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). While forward looking statements reflect management’s good faith beliefs when those statements are made, caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward-looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnership’s control and which can materially affect the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements for 2011 and beyond. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties mentioned below materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

 

Along with risks detailed from time to time in the Partnership’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, some factors that could cause the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following:

 

The Partnership depends on the real estate markets where its properties are located, primarily in Eastern Massachusetts and these markets may be adversely affected by local economic market conditions, which are beyond the Partnership’s control.

 

The Partnership is subject to the general economic risks affecting the real estate industry, such as dependence on tenant’s financial condition and the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on terms favorable to tenants in order to generate rental revenues and our ability to collect rents from our tenants.

 

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The Partnership is also impacted by changing economic conditions making alternative housing arrangements more or less attractive to the Partnership’s tenants, such as the interest rates on single family home mortgages and the availability and purchase price of single-family homes in the Greater Boston metropolitan area.

 

The Partnership is subject to significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property.

 

The Partnership is subject to increases in heating and utility costs that may arise as a result of economic and market conditions and fluctuations in seasonal weather conditions including snow removal expenses.

 

Civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters may result in uninsured or underinsured losses.

 

Actual or threatened terrorist attacks may adversely affect our ability to generate revenues and the value of our properties.

 

Financing or refinancing of Partnership properties may not be available to the extent necessary or desirable, or may not be available on favorable terms.

 

The Partnership properties face competition from similar properties in the same market. This competition may affect the Partnership’s ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rents that can be charged.

 

Given the nature of the real estate business, the Partnership is subject to potential environmental liabilities. These include environmental contamination in the soil at the Partnership’s or neighboring real estate, whether caused by the Partnership, previous owners of the subject property or neighbors of the subject property, and the presence of hazardous materials in the Partnership’s buildings, such as asbestos, mold and radon gas. Management is not aware of any material environmental liabilities at this time.

 

Insurance coverage for and relating to commercial properties is increasingly costly and difficult to obtain. In addition, insurance carriers have excluded certain specific items from standard insurance policies, which have resulted in increased risk exposure for the Partnership. These include insurance coverage for acts of terrorism and war, and coverage for mold and other environmental conditions. Coverage for these items is either unavailable, or prohibitively expensive.

 

Market interest rates could adversely affect the market prices for Class A Partnership Units and Depositary Receipts as well as performance and cash flow.

 

Changes in income tax laws and regulations may affect the income taxable to owners of the Partnership. These changes may affect the after-tax value of future distributions.

 

The Partnership may fail to identify, acquire, construct, or develop additional properties; may develop or acquire properties that do not produce a desired or expected yield on invested capital; may be unable to sell poorly- performing or otherwise undesirable properties quickly; or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties.

 

Risks associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments.

 

Competition for acquisitions may result in increased prices for properties.

 

Any weakness identified in the Partnership’s internal controls as part of the evaluation being undertaken by the Partnership and its independent public accountants pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s business.

 

Ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may require additional personnel or system changes.

 

The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive or as an admission regarding the adequacy of disclosures made by the Partnership prior to the date hereof or the effectiveness of said Act. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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The residential real estate market in the Greater Boston area has stabilized and the Partnership anticipates the climate will remain the same in the foreseeable future. This may result in increases in vacancy rates and/or a reduction in rents. The Partnership believes its present cash reserves as well as anticipated rental revenue will be sufficient to fund its current operations, and to finance current planned improvements to its properties and continue dividend payments in the foreseeable future.

 

Since the Partnership’s long-term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. The Partnership will consider refinancing existing properties if the Partnership’s cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As of September 30, 2011, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have approximately $284,000,000 in long-term debt, the majority of which pays interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. As of September 30, 2011, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and Investment properties have approximately $4,000,000 of variable rate debt.  An increase or decrease in market interest rates of one percentage point would result in a change in interest expense of approximately $40,000 per year. These mortgages and notes payable mature through 2026. For information regarding the fair value and maturity dates of these debt obligations, see Item 2. Properties and Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Mortgage Notes Payable,” Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Fair Value Measurements” and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.”

 

Market risk is defined as the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and stock prices.  The primary market risk to the Partnership is exposure to interest rate risk.  Changes in the general level of interest rates in the financial markets may affect the cost of funds and in turn may impact the Partnerships’ ability to make distributions to its investors.

 

For additional disclosure about market risk, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors That May Affect Future Results”.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  We have evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures to determine whether they are effective in ensuring that the disclosure of required information is timely made in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This evaluation was made under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of our General Partner as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K. The CEO and CFO have concluded, based on their reviews, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2011 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

 

The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships and their properties are not presently subject to any material litigation, and, to management’s knowledge, there is not any material litigation presently threatened against them.  The Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships are occasionally subject to ordinary routine legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ownership of residential and commercial real estate.  Some of the legal and other expenses related to these proceedings are covered by insurance and none of these costs and expenses are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Partnership.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. You should also carefully consider the following additional risk factor:

 

Our depositary receipts did not meet the continued listing requirements for the NYSE Amex Exchange.

 

On September 9, 2011, the Partnership received a notification letter from the Corporate Compliance Department of the NYSE Amex LLC (the “NYSE Amex”) indicating that as of June 30, 2011 the Partnership is not in compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing of the Partnership’s Depositary Receipts on the NYSE Amex.  Specifically, the Partnership is not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(i) of the NYSE Amex Company Guide since it reported stockholders’ equity of less than $2,000,000 at June 30, 2011 and has incurred losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in two out of its three most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2010.

 

On October 4, 2011 the Partnership submitted a compliance plan (the “Compliance Plan”) to the NYSE Amex setting forth its plan for regaining compliance with the continued listing standards of the NYSE Amex as set forth in Part 10 of the NYSE Amex Company Guide.

 

The Compliance Plan is now subject to review by the Corporate Compliance Department of the NYSE Amex and the Partnership expects to receive a determination from the Compliance Department by the end of the current fiscal quarter. If the Corporate Compliance Department of the NYSE Amex determines that the Compliance Plan does not reasonably demonstrate the Partnership’s ability to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(i) of the Company Guide, or if the Partnership otherwise fails to make progress consistent with the Compliance Plan, then the Corporate Compliance Department of the NYSE Amex will provide written notice that the Partnership’s Depositary Receipts are subject to delisting from the NYSE Amex.  At that time, the Partnership will be permitted to appeal the determination of the Corporate Compliance Department to a Listing Qualifications Panel.  Failure to maintain the listing of the Partnership’s Depositary Receipts on the NYSE Amex could have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

Item 2.  Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

(a)                                  None

 

(b)                                 None.

 

(c)                                  None

 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

See the exhibit index below.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

By:

/s/ NEWREAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Its General Partner

 

By:

/s/ RONALD BROWN

 

 

 

 

 

Ronald Brown, President

 

Dated: November 14, 2011

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

(31.1)

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)

(31.2)

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Harold Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)

(32.1)

 

Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) and Harold Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership).

(101.1)

 

The following financial statements from New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited), tagged as blocks of text.

 

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