CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
ASSETS
Real estate loans all earning interest	$ 52,679	$ 67,266
Deferred fee income	(880)	(576)
Real estate loans, net	51,799	66,690
Real estate loan held for sale		8,446
Real estate properties net of accumulated depreciation of $2,689 and $2,511	59,875	59,277
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	1,014	4,247
Cash and cash equivalents	76,589	44,025
Available-for-sale securities at market	3,601	2,766
Other assets	5,480	5,561
Total Assets	198,358	191,012
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated notes	37,400	37,400
Mortgages payable	18,629	14,417
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,210	948
Deposits payable	2,099	2,518
Total Liabilities	59,338	55,283
Commitments and contingencies
BRT Realty Trust shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, $1 par value: Authorized 10,000 shares, none issued
Shares of beneficial interest, $3 par value: Authorized number of shares, unlimited, 13,941 and 14,994 issued	41,822	44,981
Additional paid-in capital	167,245	171,889
Accumulated other comprehensive income-net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	655	278
Accumulated deficit	(73,131)	(77,015)
Cost of 492 and 1,422 treasury shares of beneficial interest	(3,824)	(11,070)
Total BRT Realty Trust shareholders' equity	132,767	129,063
Non-controlling interests	6,253	6,666
Total Equity	139,020	135,729
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 198,358	$ 191,012