CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
ASSETS
Real estate properties, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $29,736 and $27,424	$ 623,883	$ 635,612
Cash and cash equivalents	16,186	23,181
Deferred costs, net	14,461	13,515
Deposits and escrows	10,134	12,273
Other assets, net	12,277	15,632
Assets of discontinued operations	0	2,017
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current	68,259	0
Total Assets	766,537	734,620
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable	483,532	482,406
Junior subordinated notes	37,400	37,400
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	19,132	15,185
Deferred income	30,990	30,990
Mortgages payable held for sale	43,291	0
Total Liabilities	614,345	565,981
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
BRT Realty Trust shareholders’ equity:
Preferred shares	0	0
Shares of beneficial interest	40,285	40,965
Additional paid-in capital	161,612	166,209
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30)	(8)
Accumulated deficit	(82,850)	(77,026)
Total BRT Realty Trust shareholders’ equity	119,017	130,140
Non-controlling interests	33,175	38,499
Total Equity	152,192	168,639
Total Liabilities and Equity	766,537	734,620
Multi-Family Real Estate
ASSETS
Total Assets	586,648
Multi-Family Real Estate | Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Restricted cash	5,875	9,555
RBHTRB Newark Holdings LLC [Member] | Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Restricted cash	$ 15,462	$ 22,835