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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 June 30, 2013

 

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)

 

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
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)

 

Smaller reporting company x

 

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 June 30, 2013, there were 104,032 of the registrant’s Class A units (3,120,952 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 24,708 Class B units issued and outstanding.

 

 

 



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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

INDEX

 

 

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

3

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated 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

35

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

35

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

36

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

36

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

36

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

36

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

36

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosure

36

Item 5.

 

Other Information

36

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

36

SIGNATURES

37

EXHIBIT INDEX

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, 2012 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, 2012.

 

The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 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

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties

 

$

94,292,069

 

$

94,973,600

 

Property Held for Sale

 

0

 

462,250

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

3,291,685

 

6,981,906

 

Rents Receivable

 

429,492

 

475,083

 

Real Estate Tax Escrows

 

347,420

 

449,652

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

 

2,767,011

 

3,073,890

 

Deposit and Escrow Held for the Acquisition of Real Estate

 

4,103,906

 

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

11,137,984

 

13,986,173

 

Financing and Leasing Fees

 

1,770,603

 

1,135,936

 

Total Assets

 

$

118,140,170

 

$

121,538,490

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

$

131,671,632

 

$

138,055,522

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

2,018,815

 

2,361,942

 

Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits

 

3,944,741

 

3,636,704

 

Total Liabilities

 

137,635,188

 

144,054,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital 130,040 and 130,444 units outstanding in 2013 and 2012 respectively

 

(19,495,018

)

(22,515,678

)

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

 

$

118,140,170

 

$

121,538,490

 

 

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

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

8,904,762

 

$

8,594,881

 

$

17,828,769

 

$

17,235,744

 

Laundry and sundry income

 

98,000

 

96,955

 

193,686

 

189,094

 

 

 

9,002,762

 

8,691,836

 

18,022,455

 

17,424,838

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

697,238

 

406,665

 

1,149,855

 

892,158

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,479,860

 

1,534,033

 

2,933,991

 

3,037,517

 

Management fee

 

374,622

 

361,608

 

743,874

 

708,789

 

Operating

 

814,609

 

702,327

 

2,246,784

 

1,928,077

 

Renting

 

26,815

 

52,979

 

56,666

 

99,362

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

1,515,934

 

1,274,441

 

2,597,213

 

2,326,786

 

Taxes and insurance

 

1,204,862

 

1,022,677

 

2,365,792

 

2,152,870

 

 

 

6,113,940

 

5,354,730

 

12,094,175

 

11,145,559

 

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

2,888,822

 

3,337,106

 

5,928,280

 

6,279,279

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

351

 

553

 

715

 

1,192

 

Interest expense

 

(1,762,647

)

(1,911,952

)

(3,603,716

)

(3,846,413

)

(Loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(336,332

)

(401,226

)

(653,189

)

(804,344

)

 

 

(2,098,628

)

(2,312,625

)

(4,256,190

)

(4,649,565

)

Income From Continuing Operations

 

790,194

 

1,024,481

 

1,672,090

 

1,629,714

 

Discontinued Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

143

 

22,781

 

19,873

 

44,500

 

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

3,678,779

 

 

3,678,779

 

 

 

 

3,678,922

 

22,781

 

3,698,652

 

44,500

 

Net Income

 

$

4,469,116

 

$

1,047,262

 

$

5,370,742

 

$

1,674,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before discontinued operations

 

$

6.08

 

$

7.80

 

$

12.85

 

$

12.39

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

28.29

 

0.17

 

28.43

 

0.34

 

Net Income per Unit

 

$

34.37

 

$

7.97

 

$

41.28

 

$

12.73

 

Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding

 

130,040

 

131,469

 

130,114

 

131,477

 

 

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

 

Partners’s Capital

 

 

 

Limited

 

General

 

 

 

Treasury

 

 

 

Limited

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Partnership

 

Subtotal

 

Units

 

Total

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Partnership

 

Total

 

Balance January 1, 2012

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

48,741

 

131,484

 

$

(17,052,134

)

$

(4,045,783

)

$

(212,935

)

$

(21,310,852

)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,577,351

)

(374,621

)

(19,717

)

(1,971,689

)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

(86

)

(55,778

)

(12,921

)

(680

)

(69,379

)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,339,372

 

318,101

 

16,742

 

1,674,215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance June 30, 2012

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

48,827

 

131,398

 

$

(17,345,891

)

$

(4,115,224

)

$

(216,590

)

$

(21,677,705

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 1, 2013

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

49,781

 

130,444

 

$

(18,017,082

)

$

(4,273,666

)

$

(224,929

)

$

(22,515,677

)

Distribution to Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,560,476

)

(370,614

)

(19,506

)

(1,950,596

)

Stock Buyback

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

(404

)

(321,240

)

(74,335

)

(3,912

)

(399,487

)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,296,594

 

1,020,441

 

53,707

 

5,370,742

 

Balance June 30, 2013

 

144,180

 

34,243

 

1,802

 

180,225

 

50,185

 

130,040

 

$

(15,602,204

)

$

(3,698,174

)

$

(194,640

)

$

(19,495,018

)

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

5,370,742

 

$

1,674,214

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided

 

 

 

 

 

by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

(3,678,779

)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,933,991

 

3,037,517

 

Loss from investments in joint venture

 

653,189

 

804,344

 

Depreciation and amortization - discontinued operations

 

2,111

 

22,714

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease(Increase) in rents receivable

 

45,591

 

(12,524

)

(Decrease)in accounts payable and accrued expense

 

(343,127

)

(147,163

)

(Increase) Decrease in real estate tax escrow

 

102,232

 

(30,994

)

(Increase) Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(265,100

)

212,405

 

Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits

 

308,037

 

170,641

 

Total Adjustments

 

(241,855

)

4,056,940

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

5,128,887

 

5,731,154

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures

 

2,205,880

 

677,500

 

Net proceeds from the sale of real estate

 

2,155,546

 

 

(Investment in) unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(10,880

)

 

Deposit and escrow held for the acquisition of real estate

 

(4,103,906

)

 

 

Improvement of rental properties

 

(2,189,413

)

(829,017

)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(1,942,773

)

(151,517

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of financing costs

 

(142,362

)

(187,973

)

Principal payments of note payable

 

 

(1,668,600

)

Proceeds of mortgage notes payable

 

15,000,000

 

 

Principal payments and payoffs of mortgage notes payable

 

(19,383,890

)

(550,319

)

Stock buyback

 

(399,487

)

(69,379

)

Distributions to partners

 

(1,950,596

)

(1,971,689

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

(6,876,335

)

(4,447,960

)

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

(3,690,221

)

1,131,677

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of period

 

6,981,906

 

4,050,157

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period

 

$

3,291,685

 

$

5,181,834

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

JUNE 30, 2013

 

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 23 properties which include 15 residential buildings; 4 mixed use residential, retail and office buildings; 3 commercial buildings and individual units at one condominium complex.   These properties total 2,219 apartment units, 19 condominium units and 110,949 square feet of commercial space.  Additionally, the Partnership also owns a 40-50% interest in 9 residential and mixed use properties consisting of 798 apartment units, 12,500 square feet of commercial space and a 50 car parking lot. The properties are located in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

 

Basis of Presentation: 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.

 

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  a 40 - 50% ownership interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the “Partnership.” 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.

 

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.  In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment.  The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Partnership’s intent and ability to hold property.  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

 

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management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved. The Partnership has not recognized an impairment loss since 1995.

 

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 the lease agreement.  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 which improve or extend the life of the assets 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.

 

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 have been recorded (See Note 13).

 

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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 2013 and 2012 other than net income as reported.

 

Income Per Depositary Receipt: Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership. All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3-for-1 forward split.

 

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 2013 and 2012. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high-credit quality financial institutions.  At June 30, 2013, substantially all of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 0.0% to 0.45%.  At June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively approximately $4,330,000 and $6,253,000 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 $16,167 and $34,544 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 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.

 

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 June 30, 2013, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,219 residential apartment units in 19 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 June 30, 2013, the Partnership and its 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 June 30, 2013 with a total of 798 units, accounted for using the equity method of consolidation. See Note 14 for summary information on these investments.

 

Rental properties consist of the following:

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

Useful Life

 

Land, improvements and parking lots

 

$

27,799,184

 

$

27,743,726

 

15—40 years

 

Buildings and improvements

 

119,862,255

 

118,739,283

 

15—40 years

 

Kitchen cabinets

 

3,963,114

 

3,544,868

 

5—10 years

 

Carpets

 

3,499,777

 

3,218,975

 

5—10 years

 

Air conditioning

 

761,371

 

746,043

 

5—10 years

 

Laundry equipment

 

429,571

 

378,806

 

5—7 years

 

Elevators

 

1,139,296

 

1,139,296

 

20-40 years

 

Swimming pools

 

241,772

 

235,242

 

10-30 years

 

Equipment

 

1,631,336

 

1,529,904

 

5—7 years

 

Motor vehicles

 

101,657

 

101,657

 

5 years

 

Fences

 

28,295

 

22,445

 

5—15 years

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

1,143,141

 

1,031,348

 

5—7 years

 

Smoke alarms

 

199,021

 

193,298

 

5—7 years

 

Total fixed assets

 

160,799,789

 

158,624,893

 

 

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(66,507,720

)

(63,651,293

)

 

 

 

 

$

94,292,069

 

$

94,973,600

 

 

 

 

On April 8, 2013, the Partnership entered into a purchase and sales agreement to sell the Nashoba Apartments in Acton, Massachusetts.  On May 29, 2013 this agreement was successfully completed for the sale price of $4,300,000.  The net proceeds of approximately $2,100,000 were transferred to Investment Property, Exchange Services, Inc. a Qualified Intermediary.  These funds were held by the intermediary in order to maintain the Partnership’s ability to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service’s rules under Sec. 1031.  The gain on the sale in accordance with GAAP is approximately $3,679,000.

 

On July 15, 2013, Hamilton Green Apartments, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased Windsor Green at Andover, a 193 unit apartment complex located at 311 and 319 Lowell Street, Andover, Massachusetts.  The purchase price was $62,500,000.  See Note 16 — Subsequent Events.

 

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 gross receipts rental revenue and laundry income on the majority of the Partnership’s properties and 3% on Linewt, LLC.  Total fees paid including discontinued operations were approximately $752,000 and $718,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

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 six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately $453,000 and $328,000 was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services and supervision of capital improvements.  Of the 2013 expenses referred to above, approximately $154,000 consisted of repairs and maintenance and $184,000 of administrative expense.  Approximately $115,000 of expenses

 

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for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Additionally in 2013, the Hamilton Company received approximately $373,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $301,000 was the management fee, approximately $7,000 was for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects, approximately $37,000 was for maintenance services and approximately $28,000 was for administrative services. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts of rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.

 

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 $1,388,000, and $1,247,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 2013 and 2012.

 

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 six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 the Management Company charged the Partnership $62,500 ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses above.

 

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 a written agreement with this individual.  During each of the six months ended June30, 2013 and 2012 this individual received fees of $37,500.

 

The Partnership has invested in nine limited partnerships, which have invested in mixed use residential apartment complexes. The Partnership has a 40% to 50% ownership interest in each investment property. 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.

 

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.  During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1, 2011 and $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600.  In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in full in April 2012. The interest paid during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $18,960.

 

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

 

NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS & DEPOSIT AND ESCROW HELD FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

 

Approximately $1,962,000 and $1,919,000 of security deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.

 

Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is approximately $132,000 and $420,000, respectively, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements.

 

Financing fees of approximately $1,771,000 and $1,136,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $739,000 and $772,000 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Included in deposit and escrow held for acquisition of real estate  is approximately $2,100,000 held by an intermediary in connection with the sale of Nashoba Apartments as well as a deposit of approximately $2,000,000 in connection with the purchase of Windsor Green Apartments in Andover, Massachusetts.  See Note 16 — Subsequent Events.

 

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NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

 

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At June 30, 2013, the interest rates on these loans ranged from 3.25% to 7.07%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $656,000, including principal, to various dates through 2026. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties.  At June 30, 2013, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 5.3%. The effective rate of 5.4% includes the amortization expense of deferred financing costs. See Note 12 for fair value information. The Partnership’s mortgage debt and the mortgage debt of its unconsolidated joint ventures generally is non-recourse except for customary exceptions pertaining to misuse of funds and material misrepresentations.

 

The Partnership has pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these loans.

 

Approximate annual maturities at June 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

2014—current maturities 

 

$

 27,517,000

 

2015

 

9,160,000

 

2016

 

267,000

 

2017

 

486,000

 

2018

 

1,709,000

 

Thereafter

 

92,532,000

 

 

 

$

131,671,000

 

 

On February 25, 2013, the Partnership paid off the mortgage of approximately $3,697,000 on Hamilton Cypress LLC. There was no penalty on the early payoff.  The funds used to pay off the mortgage were from the Partnerships cash reserves.

 

On March 11, 2013, the Partnership refinanced the property located at School Street.  The new loan is $15,000,000 with an interest rate of 3.7% due in 2023.  The loan calls for interest only for three years followed by principal and interest payments over the remainder of the loan term. The costs associated with this refinancing were approximately $159,000.

 

On June 30, 2013, the Partnership was in the process of refinancing the mortgages at Boylston Downtown, LLC and Westgate Apartments LLC.  The total amount expected to be refinanced is approximately $27,000,000.  The amount of the new loans will total approximately $55,000,000 resulting in additional debt of approximately $28,000,000.   As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership has paid approximately $67,000 of financing costs related to the expected refinancing.  This amount is included in financing and leasing fees in the consolidated balance sheet.  The Partnership may incur prepayment penalties of approximately $125,000 in connection with this refinancing.  The Partnership has no lender commitment at this time for Westgate Apartments, LLC and anticipates closing on this mortgage by the end of the third quarter of 2013.  The Partnership refinanced Boylston Downtown, LLC in July 2013.  See Note 16 — Subsequent Events for the details of this refinancing.

 

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 June 30, 2013, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $1,449,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $1,962,000 are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and are restricted cash.

 

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.

 

Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one-thirtieth (1/30) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.

 

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The Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $7.50 per unit and $0.25 per receipt to its Class A Limited Partners and holders of Depositary Receipts of record as of June 14, 2013 and payable on June 28, 2013.  In August 2013, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $7.50 per unit ($0.25 per receipt) payable on September 30, 2013.

 

In 2012, the Partnership paid quarterly distributions of $7.50 per unit ($0.25 per receipt) in March, June, September, and December for a total distribution of $30.00 per unit ($1.00 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 30 Depositary Receipts. The following is information per Depositary Receipt:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Income per Depositary Receipt before Discontinued Operations

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.41

 

Income from Discontinued Operations

 

0.95

 

0.01

 

Net Income per Depositary Receipt after Discontinued Operations

 

$

1.38

 

$

0.42

 

Distributions per Depositary Receipt

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.50

 

 

NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS

 

Treasury Units at June 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

Class A

 

40,148

 

Class B

 

9,535

 

General Partnership

 

502

 

 

 

50,185

 

 

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 300,000 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 300,000 to 600,000 Depositary Receipts. On January 30, 2008 the General Partner authorized an increase the Repurchase Program from 600,000 to 900,000 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 900,000 to1, 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 1,500,000 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 Restated 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 June 30, 2013, the Partnership has repurchased 1,229,636 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $24.68 per receipt (or $740.40 per underlying Class A Unit), 1,998 Class B Units and 105 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $627.53 per Unit, totaling approximately $31,786,000 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 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

 

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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.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Partnership purchased 9,709 Depositary Receipts for a cost of $321,240; 77 Class B Units for a cost of $74,335 and 4 General Partnership Units for a cost of $3,912 for a total cost of $399,487.

 

From July 1, 2013 through August 9, 2013, the Partnership purchased a total of 12,000 Depositary Receipts.  The price was $41.50 per receipt or $1,245.00 Class A unit.  The total cost was $498,000.  The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 95 Class B Units and 5 General Partner units at a cost of $118,275 and $6,225, respectively.

 

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

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

 

NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, approximately 91% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. The majority of these leases expire in June, July and August.  Approximately 9% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non-cancellable operating leases at June 30, 2013 as follows:

 

 

 

Commercial
Property Leases

 

2014

 

$

2,441,000

 

2015

 

1,915,000

 

2016

 

1,698,000

 

2017

 

938,000

 

2018

 

589,000

 

Thereafter

 

583,000

 

 

 

$

8,164,000

 

 

The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals that may be received under various leases in connection with common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals from continuing operations were approximately $345,000 and $310,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The following information is provided for commercial leases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Annual base rent

 

Total square feet

 

Total number

 

annual base rent for

 

 

 

for expiring leases

 

for expiring leases

 

of leases expiring

 

expiring leases

 

Through June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

$

150,282

 

6,462

 

7

 

6

%

2015

 

569,499

 

28,181

 

10

 

23

%

2016

 

680,253

 

25,894

 

7

 

28

%

2017

 

476,797

 

16,272

 

5

 

19

%

2018

 

266,841

 

8,567

 

7

 

11

%

2019

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

%

2020

 

265,032

 

6,906

 

3

 

11

%

2021

 

64,800

 

1,800

 

1

 

2

%

2022

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

%

2023

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

%

Totals

 

$

2,473,504

 

94,082

 

40

 

100

%

 

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Rents receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $515,000 and $381,000 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Included in rents receivable at June 30, 2013 is approximately $250,000 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 at June 30, 2013 also includes approximately $21,000 representing the deferral of rental concession primarily related to the residential properties.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013 rent at the commercial properties includes approximately $1,100 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 six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, cash paid for interest was approximately $3,652,000, and $3,900,000 respectively.  Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $48,000, and $44,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 respectively.

 

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

 

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 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 June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,  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 June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 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 June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 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, accounts receivable, 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.

 

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

 

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Carrying Amount

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

 

 

 

 

Partnership Properties

 

 

 

 

 

At June 30, 2013

 

$

131,671,632

 

$

140,763,628

 

At December 31, 2012

 

$

138,055,522

 

$

155,942,880

 

Investment Properties

 

 

 

 

 

At June 30, 2013

 

$

140,458,521

 

$

151,279,690

 

At December 31, 2012

 

$

138,256,711

 

$

157,983,030

 

 

Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. 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 June 30, 2013 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 income was approximately $530,000 greater than statement income for the year ended December 31, 2012. The primary reason for the increase is reduced tax depreciation due to tax free exchanges and accelerated depreciation in prior years.  The cumulative tax basis of the Partnership’s real estate at December 31, 2012 is approximately $12,000,000, less than the statement basis. The primary reasons for the lower tax basis are tax free exchanges, and accelerated depreciation. The Partnership’s tax basis in its joint venture investments is approximately $1,700,000 less than statement basis because of accelerated depreciation.  In May 2013, the Partnership sold the Nashoba Apartments in Acton, Massachusetts for $4,300,000 and had a book gain of approximately $3,679,000.  The Partnership structured a tax free exchange in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service’s rule under Sec. 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The gain will be deferred for 2013 for income tax purposes.

 

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 consolidated financial statements.

 

Allowable accelerated depreciation deductions have been reduced for 2013.  This may result in higher taxable income. Future tax law changes may significantly affect taxable income.

 

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 expects to 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 June 30, 2013, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2007 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 between 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 was $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 was 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.  During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1,

 

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2011, and an additional $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600 at December 31, 2011.  In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in April 2012. The interest paid during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $18,807.  There was no interest paid on this loan in 2013.  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 balance of the mortgage at June 30, 2013 is approximately $88,000,000.  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 were taxed at ordinary income rates. In February 2007, the Partnership refinanced the 48 units with a new mortgage in the amount of $4,750,000 with an interest rate of 5.57%, interest only for five years. The loan will be amortized over 30 years thereafter and matures in March 2017.  As of June 30, 2013, the balance of the mortgage is approximately $ 4,670,000.  This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay Apartments, LLC.  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.  At June 30, 2013, 15 of the 20 units are still owned by the Partnership.  As of August 1, 2013, 105 units have been sold, the proceeds of which went to pay down the mortgage on the property.  No unit was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2013. The balance on the new mortgage is approximately $1,668,000 at June 30, 2013. On August 1, 2013, Hamilton Bay Unit Sales paid down $350,000 of its outstanding mortgage.  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 balance on Hamilton Essex 81, LLC on June 30, 2013 is approximately $8,292,000 amortizing over 30 years at 5.79% due in August 2016.  The mortgage balance on Essex Development, LLC, at June 30, 2013 and the parking lot is approximately $2,067,000 with a variable interest rate of 2.25% over the daily Libor rate (0.1947% at June 30, 2013). This loan was extended to August 2014 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 $6,000. 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. 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.  The balance of this mortgage is approximately $4,901,000 at June 30, 2013.  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.  At June 30, 2013, the balance of this mortgage is approximately $5,397,000.  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. As of May 2008, the Partnership sold 137 units as condominiums. Gains from these sales were taxed as ordinary income. The majority of the sales proceeds were applied to reduce the mortgage with the final payment made during the second quarter of 2007. With the sale of the units and the

 

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payments of the liabilities, the assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC.  An entity partially owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner and the President of the management company, 31% and 5%, respectively, was the sales agent and received a variable commission on each sale of 3% to 5%. Hamilton on Main, LLC is known as Hamilton Place.

 

In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage was $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 June 30, 2013, the remaining balance on the mortgage is approximately $15,463,000.

 

In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  In June 2013, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000 at 3.87%,  interest only for 3 years and is amortized on a 30-year schedule for the balance of the term. At June 30, 2013, the mortgage balance is $10,000,000.  This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

 

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Summary financial information as of June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Essex

 

345

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Minuteman

 

on Main

 

Dexter

 

 

 

 

 

Essex 81

 

Development

 

Franklin

 

1025

 

Bay Sales

 

Bay Apts

 

Apts

 

Apts

 

Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties*

 

8,947,591

 

2,616,965

 

7,686,993

 

5,505,467

 

1,805,125

 

6,827,232

 

6,919,386

 

20,659,589

 

104,817,498

 

165,785,845

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

3,147

 

29,108

 

231,329

 

9,023

 

23,732

 

10,077

 

25,303

 

174,000

 

659,245

 

1,164,964

 

Rent Receivable

 

51,080

 

 

8,863

 

6,872

 

4,062

 

4,887

 

9,600

 

10,730

 

104,164

 

200,257

 

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

83,964

 

 

23,711

 

74,507

 

 

53,440

 

34,783

 

68,934

 

420,641

 

759,979

 

Due From Investment Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investors Partner Loan Receivables

 

97,138

 

 

61,036

 

4,572

 

153,336

 

 

 

 

1,149,915

 

1,465,997

 

- Contra Investors Partner Loan

 

(97,138

)

 

(61,036

)

(4,572

)

(153,336

)

 

 

 

(1,149,915

)

(1,465,997

)

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets***

 

75,717

 

1,153

 

27,615

 

42,202

 

123,516

 

24,192

 

51,529

 

228,073

 

1,464,682

 

2,038,677

 

Financing & Leasing Fees

 

55,373

 

1,081

 

99,877

 

17,132

 

4,000

 

23,062

 

13,965

 

11,150

 

370,020

 

595,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

9,216,871

 

2,648,307

 

8,078,388

 

5,655,204

 

1,960,434

 

6,942,889

 

7,054,565

 

21,152,475

 

107,836,250

 

170,545,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

8,292,287

 

2,067,378

 

10,000,000

 

4,901,467

 

1,668,000

 

4,670,319

 

5,397,023

 

15,462,916

 

87,999,131

 

140,458,521

 

Due to Investment Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investors Partner Loan Payables

 

97,138

 

 

61,036

 

4,572

 

153,336

 

 

 

 

1,149,915

 

1,465,997

 

- Contra Investors Partner Loan

 

(97,138

)

 

(61,036

)

(4,572

)

(153,336

)

 

 

 

(1,149,915

)

(1,465,997

)

Accounts Payable& Accrued Exp***

 

50,228

 

5,461

 

19,140

 

51,107

 

18,669

 

8,192

 

71,192

 

196,455

 

1,019,021

 

1,439,465

 

Advance Rental Pymts& Security Dep

 

176,827

 

 

175,850

 

93,472

 

29,033

 

96,673

 

66,703

 

321,725

 

2,059,402

 

3,019,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

8,519,343

 

2,072,839

 

10,194,990

 

5,046,047

 

1,715,701

 

4,775,184

 

5,534,918

 

15,981,097

 

91,077,554

 

144,917,671

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital**

 

697,529

 

575,469

 

(2,116,602

)

609,157

 

244,733

 

2,167,705

 

1,519,648

 

5,171,379

 

16,758,697

 

25,627,712

 

Total Liabilities and Capital

 

9,216,871

 

2,648,307

 

8,078,388

 

5,655,204

 

1,960,434

 

6,942,889

 

7,054,565

 

21,152,475

 

107,836,250

 

170,545,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital - NERA 50%

 

348,764

 

287,734

 

(1,058,301

)

304,578

 

122,366

 

1,083,852

 

759,824

 

2,585,689

 

 

 

4,434,508

 

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,703,479

 

6,703,479

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,137,986

 

 

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 August 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

127

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

232

 

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of August 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Essex

 

345

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Minuteman

 

on Main

 

Dexter

 

 

 

 

 

Essex 81

 

Development

 

Franklin

 

1025

 

Bay Sales

 

Bay Apts

 

Apts

 

Apts

 

Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

663,919

 

143,792

 

616,034

 

441,883

 

121,472

 

441,443

 

432,789

 

1,353,188

 

6,331,670

 

10,546,189

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

8,997

 

 

1,933

 

 

 

 

675

 

17,281

 

46,429

 

75,316

 

 

 

672,916

 

143,792

 

617,968

 

441,883

 

121,472

 

441,443

 

433,464

 

1,370,469

 

6,378,099

 

10,621,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

9,928

 

703

 

14,431

 

3,805

 

3,586

 

7,551

 

2,465

 

18,408

 

113,724

 

174,601

 

Depreciation and Amortization**

 

212,066

 

4,488

 

215,739

 

120,215

 

41,098

 

153,638

 

157,933

 

488,767

 

2,878,479

 

4,272,422

 

Management Fees

 

26,015

 

5,752

 

25,782

 

18,186

 

4,987

 

17,887

 

17,076

 

57,339

 

133,507

 

306,530

 

Operating

 

63,549

 

 

40,044

 

712

 

1,962

 

617

 

41,947

 

191,181

 

564,660

 

904,672

 

Renting

 

9,550

 

 

1,788

 

3,925

 

1,425

 

7,250

 

4,042

 

3,305

 

26,654

 

57,939

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

64,094

 

3,700

 

38,179

 

157,409

 

45,986

 

147,694

 

25,537

 

165,706

 

454,017

 

1,102,323

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

111,759

 

24,407

 

56,255

 

77,131

 

20,619

 

71,147

 

61,948

 

169,290

 

742,955

 

1,335,512

 

 

 

496,961

 

39,051

 

392,218

 

381,383

 

119,663

 

405,784

 

310,947

 

1,093,996

 

4,913,995

 

8,153,999

 

Income Before Other Income

 

175,955

 

104,741

 

225,750

 

60,499

 

1,809

 

35,658

 

122,516

 

276,473

 

1,464,104

 

2,467,506

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

(243,202

)

(29,266

)

(257,547

)

(141,481

)

(48,689

)

(132,973

)

(155,538

)

(409,587

)

(2,495,453

)

(3,913,736

)

Interest Income

 

 

 

26

 

2

 

86

 

 

 

 

57

 

171

 

Interest Income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

2,007

 

 

 

 

 

2,007

 

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

 

 

(68,588

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68,588

)

 

 

(243,202

)

(29,266

)

(326,109

)

(141,478

)

(46,596

)

(132,973

)

(155,538

)

(409,587

)

(2,495,396

)

(3,980,146

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

(67,247

)

75,475

 

(100,359

)

(80,979

)

(44,787

)

(97,315

)

(33,022

)

(133,114

)

(1,031,292

)

(1,512,639

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) - NERA 50%

 

(33,623

)

37,737

 

(50,180

)

(40,489

)

(22,393

)

(48,657

)

(16,511

)

(66,557

)

 

 

(240,673

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(412,517

)

(412,517

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(653,190

)

 

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Financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

Essex

 

345

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Minuteman

 

on Main

 

Dexter

 

 

 

 

 

Essex 81

 

Development

 

Franklin

 

1025

 

Bay Sales

 

Bay Apts

 

Apts

 

Apts

 

Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

335,464

 

71,896

 

311,745

 

221,666

 

61,864

 

222,162

 

216,932

 

676,242

 

3,171,661

 

5,289,631

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

5,151

 

 

1,288

 

 

 

 

464

 

7,510

 

24,997

 

39,411

 

 

 

340,615

 

71,896

 

313,033

 

221,666

 

61,864

 

222,162

 

217,396

 

683,752

 

3,196,658

 

5,329,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

6,074

 

386

 

8,699

 

2,124

 

2,813

 

3,669

 

2,042

 

9,769

 

66,845

 

102,422

 

Depreciation and Amortization**

 

106,494

 

2,245

 

110,055

 

60,128

 

20,035

 

76,840

 

79,225

 

244,233

 

1,440,022

 

2,139,276

 

Management Fees

 

13,762

 

2,876

 

12,707

 

9,227

 

2,649

 

9,422

 

8,538

 

28,298

 

68,497

 

155,978

 

Operating

 

28,483

 

 

14,190

 

452

 

382

 

195

 

18,737

 

77,185

 

235,835

 

375,460

 

Renting

 

200

 

 

23

 

3,220

 

1,425

 

6,845

 

1,703

 

1,994

 

15,098

 

30,508

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

41,851

 

3,150

 

24,593

 

81,300

 

23,216

 

72,781

 

15,442

 

79,801

 

272,433

 

614,565

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

55,878

 

12,209

 

28,069

 

38,381

 

10,389

 

35,468

 

31,082

 

84,473

 

346,742

 

642,690

 

 

 

252,742

 

20,865

 

198,337

 

194,832

 

60,909

 

205,220

 

156,769

 

525,753

 

2,445,472

 

4,060,899

 

Income Before Other Income

 

87,873

 

51,031

 

114,696

 

26,834

 

955

 

16,941

 

60,627

 

157,999

 

751,186

 

1,268,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

(122,047

)

(14,668

)

(138,605

)

(70,998

)

(24,507

)

(66,707

)

(78,076

)

(205,633

)

(1,252,195

)

(1,973,436

)

Interest Income

 

 

 

13

 

2

 

41

 

 

 

 

57

 

113

 

Interest Income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

911

 

 

 

 

 

911

 

Gain on Sale of Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

 

 

(68,588

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68,588

)

 

 

(122,047

)

(14,668

)

(207,180

)

(70,996

)

(23,555

)

(66,707

)

(78,076

)

(205,633

)

(1,252,138

)

(2,041,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

(34,174

)

36,362

 

(92,484

)

(44,162

)

(22,600

)

(49,765

)

(17,449

)

(47,633

)

(500,951

)

(772,857

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) - NERA 50%

 

(17,087

)

18,181

 

(46,242

)

(22,081

)

(11,300

)

(24,883

)

(8,725

)

(23,817

)

 

 

(135,953

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(200,380

)

(200,380

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(336,333

)

 

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Future annual mortgage maturities at June 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilon

 

Essex 81

 

345

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

 

Hamilton on

 

Dexter

 

 

 

 

 

Essex 81

 

Development

 

Franklin

 

1025

 

Bay Sales

 

Bay Apts

 

Minuteman

 

Main Apts

 

Park

 

 

 

 

 

March

 

March

 

November

 

March

 

October

 

October

 

August

 

August

 

October

 

 

 

Period End

 

2005

 

2005

 

2001

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2004

 

2004

 

2009

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/31/2014

 

129,342

 

2,067,378

 

 

 

67,037

 

1,668,000

 

68,027

 

73,421

 

300,942

 

1,311,782

 

5,685,930

 

3/31/2015

 

137,033

 

 

 

 

 

70,994

 

 

 

71,915

 

77,755

 

15,161,974

 

1,386,742

 

16,906,414

 

3/31/2016

 

145,181

 

 

 

 

 

74,427

 

 

 

76,024

 

81,510

 

 

 

1,465,987

 

1,843,129

 

3/31/2017

 

7,880,731

 

 

 

177,340

 

4,689,009

 

 

 

4,454,353

 

5,164,338

 

 

 

1,549,759

 

23,915,528

 

3/31/2018

 

 

 

 

 

187,209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,638,319

 

1,825,528

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

9,635,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80,646,542

 

90,281,993

 

 

 

$

8,292,287

 

$

2,067,378

 

$

10,000,000

 

$

4,901,467

 

$

1,668,000

 

$

4,670,319

 

$

5,397,024

 

$

15,462,916

 

$

87,999,131

 

$

140,458,522

 

 

At June 30, 2013 the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 5.39%.  The effective rate was 5.47% including the amortization expense of deferred financing costs.

 

Summary financial information as of June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main
 Apts

 

Dexter
Park

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Properties

 

9,261,771

 

2,611,819

 

8,049,593

 

5,744,197

 

1,882,240

 

7,118,237

 

7,152,206

 

21,534,347

 

110,257,477

 

173,611,888

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

 

58,404

 

24,262

 

26,170

 

296

 

24,634

 

17,487

 

18,057

 

51,045

 

577,044

 

797,399

 

Rent Receivable

 

70,337

 

 

9,048

 

12,082

 

2,563

 

5,692

 

4,380

 

10,138

 

132,465

 

246,705

 

Real Estate Tax Escrow

 

49,442

 

 

21,015

 

69,257

 

 

93,063

 

42,103

 

107,470

 

483,938

 

866,288

 

Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets

 

85,426

 

1,110

 

91,415

 

97,825

 

161,820

 

104,087

 

76,573

 

273,435

 

1,306,813

 

2,198,503

 

Financing & Leasing Fees

 

65,493

 

1,747

 

12,247

 

22,159

 

4,037

 

29,424

 

17,934

 

18,012

 

429,336

 

600,388

 

Total Assets

 

9,590,873

 

2,638,938

 

8,209,487

 

5,945,816

 

2,075,295

 

7,367,990

 

7,311,253

 

21,994,446

 

113,187,073

 

178,321,171

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Notes Payable

 

8,406,631

 

2,118,990

 

6,936,102

 

4,964,768

 

1,668,000

 

4,730,815

 

5,466,352

 

15,748,668

 

89,166,547

 

139,206,873

 

Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense

 

61,165

 

5,811

 

118,416

 

49,520

 

18,661

 

54,146

 

85,621

 

211,249

 

884,807

 

1,489,395

 

Advance Rental Pmts & Security Dep

 

187,355

 

 

147,570

 

85,841

 

24,499

 

87,189

 

68,827

 

262,993

 

1,919,814

 

2,784,087

 

Total Liabilities

 

8,655,151

 

2,124,801

 

7,202,087

 

5,100,129

 

1,711,161

 

4,872,149

 

5,620,800

 

16,222,911

 

91,971,168

 

143,480,356

 

Partners’ Capital

 

935,722

 

514,137

 

1,007,400

 

845,687

 

364,134

 

2,495,641

 

1,690,453

 

5,771,535

 

21,215,906

 

34,840,816

 

Total Liabilities & Capital

 

9,590,873

 

2,638,938

 

8,209,487

 

5,945,816

 

2,075,295

 

7,367,990

 

7,311,253

 

21,994,446

 

113,187,073

 

178,321,171

 

Partners’ Capital — NERA 50%

 

467,861

 

257,068

 

503,700

 

422,844

 

182,067

 

1,247,920

 

845,227

 

2,885,768

 

 

 

 

 

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,486,362

 

8,486,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,298,817

 

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 August 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

127

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

232

 

Unsold units

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of August 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton Essex

Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main
Apts

 

Dexter
Park

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

626,002

 

144,092

 

578,703

 

421,727

 

111,192

 

436,161

 

398,676

 

1,297,371

 

6,062,838

 

10,076,761

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

7,073

 

 

1,188

 

 

 

 

491

 

9,980

 

43,855

 

62,587

 

 

 

633,075

 

144,092

 

579,891

 

421,727

 

111,192

 

436,161

 

399,167

 

1,307,350

 

6,106,693

 

10,139,348

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

7,606

 

1,114

 

15,366

 

2,480

 

4,103

 

23,711

 

2,931

 

26,098

 

109,434

 

192,842

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

206,865

 

6,485

 

222,140

 

126,593

 

39,472

 

149,087

 

158,546

 

476,667

 

2,870,999

 

4,256,855

 

Management Fees

 

27,026

 

5,764

 

24,116

 

16,885

 

4,587

 

16,992

 

16,016

 

52,207

 

129,568

 

293,161

 

Operating

 

53,132

 

 

29,481

 

635

 

927

 

905

 

37,721

 

178,324

 

547,102

 

848,227

 

Renting

 

2,090

 

 

141

 

2,328

 

1,450

 

3,271

 

1,993

 

6,580

 

41,798

 

59,652

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

54,878

 

4,525

 

44,319

 

146,192

 

32,177

 

133,219

 

29,497

 

197,892

 

429,952

 

1,072,650

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

100,878

 

25,186

 

50,561

 

73,592

 

23,560

 

81,677

 

50,868

 

168,309

 

744,643

 

1,319,275

 

 

 

452,475

 

43,074

 

386,125

 

368,706

 

106,276

 

408,862

 

297,573

 

1,106,077

 

4,873,495

 

8,042,662

 

Income Before Other Income

 

180,601

 

101,018

 

193,766

 

53,021

 

4,916

 

27,299

 

101,594

 

201,274

 

1,233,197

 

2,096,686

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

(248,551

)

(30,327

)

(245,913

)

(143,846

)

(48,871

)

(135,267

)

(158,370

)

(418,707

)

(2,540,630

)

(3,970,481

)

Interest Income

 

 

 

24

 

41

 

114

 

 

 

 

 

178

 

Interest Income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

3,442

 

 

 

 

 

3,442

 

 

 

(248,551

)

(30,327

)

(245,889

)

(143,805

)

(45,315

)

(135,267

)

(158,370

)

(418,707

)

(2,540,630

)

(3,966,860

)

Net Income (loss)

 

(67,950

)

70,691

 

(52,123

)

(90,784

)

(40,398

)

(107,968

)

(56,776

)

(217,433

)

(1,307,433

)

(1,870,174

)

Net Income (loss) - NERA 50%

 

(33,975

)

35,345

 

(26,061

)

(45,392

)

(20,199

)

(53,984

)

(28,388

)

(108,717

)

 

 

(281,371

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(522,973

)

(522,973

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(804,344

)

 

Summary financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Hamilton
Essex 81

 

Hamilton
Essex
Development

 

345
Franklin

 

Hamilton
1025

 

Hamilton
Bay Sales

 

Hamilton
Bay Apts

 

Hamilton
Minuteman

 

Hamilton
on Main
Apts

 

Dexter Park

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental Income

 

333,509

 

72,046

 

287,052

 

211,699

 

59,714

 

216,498

 

201,973

 

649,487

 

3,051,260

 

5,083,238

 

Laundry and Sundry Income

 

3,540

 

 

600

 

 

 

 

83

 

4,617

 

21,355

 

30,195

 

 

 

337,049

 

72,046

 

287,652

 

211,699

 

59,714

 

216,498

 

202,056

 

654,104

 

3,072,615

 

5,113,433

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

4,330

 

547

 

8,864

 

2,189

 

1,895

 

15,351

 

1,982

 

12,303

 

66,572

 

114,031

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

103,742

 

3,243

 

112,159

 

63,477

 

19,736

 

74,723

 

79,613

 

240,010

 

1,438,955

 

2,135,656

 

Management Fees

 

14,208

 

2,882

 

12,115

 

8,333

 

2,537

 

8,599

 

7,978

 

26,698

 

66,306

 

149,656

 

Operating

 

22,810

 

 

14,338

 

570

 

256

 

217

 

13,014

 

73,937

 

243,755

 

368,896

 

Renting

 

150

 

 

 

659

 

535

 

2,377

 

1,083

 

4,556

 

10,807

 

20,169

 

Repairs and Maintenance

 

32,326

 

4,150

 

28,474

 

76,398

 

15,410

 

68,837

 

17,521

 

103,533

 

285,183

 

631,833

 

Taxes and Insurance

 

50,693

 

12,844

 

25,296

 

36,671

 

11,918

 

40,902

 

25,458

 

83,186

 

364,513

 

651,482

 

 

 

228,259

 

23,666

 

201,245

 

188,296

 

52,287

 

211,006

 

146,648

 

544,223

 

2,476,092

 

4,071,723

 

Income Before Other Income

 

108,790

 

48,380

 

86,406

 

23,403

 

7,426

 

5,492

 

55,408

 

109,981

 

596,522

 

1,041,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(124,068

)

(15,034

)

(121,314

)

(71,826

)

(24,445

)

(67,577

)

(79,013

)

(208,988

)

(1,267,892

)

(1,980,156

)

Interest income

 

 

 

12

 

21

 

53

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

Interest income from Note

 

 

 

 

 

1,635

 

 

 

 

 

1,635

 

 

 

(124,068

)

(15,034

)

(121,302

)

(71,805

)

(22,757

)

(67,577

)

(79,013

)

(208,988

)

(1,267,892

)

(1,978,435

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

(15,278

)

33,346

 

(34,895

)

(48,402

)

(15,331

)

(62,085

)

(23,605

)

(99,107

)

(671,370

)

(936,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss - NERA 50%

 

(7,639

)

16,673

 

(17,448

)

(24,201

)

(7,665

)

(31,043

)

(11,802

)

(49,553

)

 

 

(132,678

)

NERA 40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(268,548

)

(268,548

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(401,226

)

 

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NOTE 15. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

The following tables summarize income from discontinued operations for the property held for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Total Revenues

 

$

193,274

 

$

227,960

 

Operating and other expenses

 

171,290

 

160,746

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,111

 

22,714

 

 

 

173,401

 

183,460

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

19,873

 

$

44,500

 

 

Gain on the Sale of Nashoba in the second quarter of 2013:

 

Sale price

 

$

4,300,000

 

 

 

Net book value

 

476,766

 

 

 

Expense of sale

 

144,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

$

3,678,779

 

 

 

 

NOTE 16.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 7, 2013, Boylston Downtown LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership, refinanced the property located at 62 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  The new $40,000,000 mortgage has an interest rate of 3.97%.  The terms of the loan are interest only for the first three years, with a 30 year amortization thereafter until maturity in August 2028.  Approximately $19,500,000 of loan proceeds was used to pay off the existing mortgage.  The balance of the funds, approximately $20,000,000, after closing costs, is included in the Partnership’s cash reserves.

 

On July 15, 2013, Hamilton Green Apartments, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased Windsor Green at Andover, a 193 unit apartment complex located at 311 and 319 Lowell Street, Andover, Massachusetts.  The purchase price was $62,500,000.  To fund this purchase, the Partnership obtained short term financing of approximately $40,000,000, used the funds of approximately $2,100,000 from the like kind exchange of the Nashoba Apartments, and the

 

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balance from the Partnership’s cash reserves.  The mortgage has a maturity date of October 15, 2013; and is interest only with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 225 points (currently 2.45%).  The Partnership is currently working on long term financing.

 

On August 1, 2013, Hamilton Bay Unit Sales paid down $350,000 of its outstanding mortgage.  This entity intends to pay off the remaining balance of $1,318,000 by the end of September 2013.  The Partnership will need to contribute approximately $800,000 to complete this transaction.

 

Through August 9, 2013, the Partnership purchased a total of 12,000 Depositary Receipts.  The price was $41.50 per receipt or $1,245.00 Class A unit.  The total cost was $498,000.  The Partnership is required to repurchase approximately 95 Class B Units and 5 General Partner units at a cost of $118,275 and $6,225, respectively.  There were no repurchases during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.

 

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 2013 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 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 financial results for the second quarter continue to reflect strong renewal rates and upward pressure on residential rents for the available units.   Revenues from residential properties are 4.4% higher compared to the same quarter in 2012.  The primary residential leasing season, May through August, continues to remain robust with little to no concessions given and the majority of the commission burden being born by the resident.  The revenue gains achieved last fall continue to show results and are occurring again during this new leasing season.  Management anticipates that the third quarter revenue will be similar to the second quarter and that additional revenue gains will appear in the fourth quarter due to the number of leases expected to renew at higher rates during the months of June, July and August.  We believe the supply and demand imbalance in the residential rental market continues to favor landlords, further strengthened by increasing enrollment in local universities and strong local employment. We believe the recent spike in interest rates will likely keep consumer sentiment shifted toward rental housing for at least another 12 months.  Until the trend toward renting changes, management anticipates that upward pressure on rental rates will continue resulting in another year of positive revenue growth and sustained high occupancy.  The increase of approximately $1,070,000 (13%) in operating  expenses including discontinued operations and excluding depreciation and amortization, for the first six months of 2013 is primarily the result of extraordinary snow removal costs which increased by approximately $253,000, an  increase in real estate taxes of approximately $225,000 and the expensing of financing fees of approximately $286,000 associated with discontinued refinancing activities.  All other facets of manageable operating costs continue to be in check and Management anticipates that Operating Income (before depreciation and interest) for the remainder of 2013 will be strong.

 

The Nashoba Apartments were sold during the quarter.  The sale price was $4,300,000.  The Partnership netted approximately $2,100,000 in cash after retiring the debt. These funds were transferred to a Qualified Intermediary in order to maintain the Partnership’s ability to structure a tax free exchange.  During the quarter, the Partnership entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase a 193 unit apartment complex in Andover, MA known as Windsor Green. The purchase was consummated on July 15th.  The purchase price was $62,500,000 and was funded with the cash reserves, cash from the sale of Nashoba, $20,000,000 from the proceeds from the refinancing of 62 Boylston Street and a $40,000,000 acquisition loan.

 

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Permanent long term financing is expected to be in place by end of the third quarter.  It is expected that the new acquisition will provide the Partnership with an increased cash flow and additional tax benefits.

 

In July 2013, Boylston Downtown, LP refinanced the property located at 62 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  The new $40,000,000 mortgage has an interest rate of 3.97% with interest only for the first 3 years and a 30 year amortization.  Approximately $19,500,000 of the loan proceeds were used to pay off the existing mortgage and the balance was included in the Partnership’s cash reserves.  The Partnership is in the process of refinancing the property owned by Westgate Apartments LLC.  The Partnership is seeking a $15,000,000 mortgage to pay off the current mortgage of approximately $8,000,000 and will raise an additional $7,000,000 in cash.  There is no lender commitment at this time.  The Partnership anticipates closing on this mortgage in the fourth quarter of 2013.  Combined, the new debt service, when amortization starts in three years will be approximately $3,000,000 per year compared to $2,000,000. See Note 16 – Subsequent Events

 

In February 2013, the Partnership paid off the loan on Cypress Street of approximately $3,679,000 with existing cash on hand and plans to do the same with one of its joint ventures, Hamilton Bay for approximately $1,600,000.  In August 2013, Management repurchased 12,000 depository receipts for a total cost of $498,000. This purchase of receipts is in line with the Partnership’s trading plan. Management continues to weigh investment alternatives including acquiring additional properties against cash liquidity and the current depositary receipt price.

 

It is anticipated that the interest rates on new debt will be less than the current interest rate.  Management will be considering additional debt in balance with its future acquisition goals and historically low interest rate environment.    When appropriate, Management will continue to repurchase shares per its trading plan. Management continues to weigh investment alternatives including acquiring additional properties against cash liquidity and the current depositary receipt price.

 

The Stock Repurchase Program that was initiated in 2007 has purchased 1,229,636 Depositary Receipts through June 30, 2013 or 30% of the outstanding Class A Depositary Receipts.  From July 1, 2013 through August 9, 2013 purchased 12,000 Class A Depositary Receipts for a total cost of $498,000.  There were no repurchases during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.  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 36% of the total properties and 42% 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 August 1, 2013, Harold Brown, his brother Ronald Brown and the President of Hamilton, Carl Valeri, collectively own approximately 40% 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 controls 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. The Class B units of the Partnership, controlled by Harold Brown, are owned by HBC Holdings LLC, an entity of which he is the manager. 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.

 

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.

 

Residential tenants typically sign a one year lease.  In 2013, tenant renewals were approximately 70% with an average rental increase of approximately 4.5%, new leases accounted for approximately 30% with rental rate increases of approximately 6.4%.  In 2013, leasing commissions decreased approximately $31,000 (58%) from 2012, while tenant concessions increased approximately $7,000 (58%) from 2012.  Tenant improvements were approximately $826,000 in 2013, compared to approximately $483,000 in 2012, an increase of approximately $343,000.   In addition, building improvements and others were approximately $1,349,000.

 

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Hamilton accounted for approximately 6.0 % of the repair and maintenance expense paid for by the Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 6.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. 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. Several of the larger Partnership properties have their own maintenance staff.  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 $106,000 (74.6%) and $97,000 (83.0%) of the legal services paid for by the Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 $15,000. 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. Hamilton provided the Partnership approximately $34,000 and $8,000 in construction and architectural services for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 Hamilton’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, Hamilton charged the Partnership $62,500 ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services.

 

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. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight-line basis.

 

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

 

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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.

 

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.

 

Intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values, above and below market leases 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.

 

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 in the six months of 2013.

 

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 Partnerships, 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.

 

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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

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012

 

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, other income and discontinued operations  of approximately $2,889,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to approximately $3,337,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $448,000 (13.4%).

 

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Occupancy Date

 

 

 

August 1, 2013

 

August 1, 2012

 

Residential

 

 

 

 

 

Units

 

2,238

 

2,270

 

Vacancies

 

97

 

74

 

Vacancy rate

 

4.3

%

3.3

%

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Total square feet

 

110,949

 

110,949

 

Vacancy

 

11,603

 

5,500

 

Vacancy rate

 

10.4

%

5.0

%

 



 

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

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Total
Operations

 

Continuing
Operations

 

Total
Operations

 

Continuing
Operations

 

Total rents

 

$

8,981

 

$

8,905

 

$

8,703

 

$

8,595

 

Residential percentage

 

91

%

91

%

91

%

91

%

Commercial percentage

 

9

%

9

%

9

%

9

%

Contingent rentals

 

$

170

 

$

170

 

$

153

 

$

153

 

 

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Three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to three months ended June 30, 2012:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Dollar

 

Percent

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

Change

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

8,904,762

 

$

8,594,881

 

$

309,881

 

3.6

%

Laundry and sundry income

 

98,000

 

96,955

 

1,045

 

1.1

%

 

 

9,002,762

 

8,691,836

 

310,926

 

3.6

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

697,238

 

406,665

 

290,573

 

71.5

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,479,860

 

1,534,033

 

(54,173

)

(3.5

)%

Management fee

 

374,622

 

361,608

 

13,014

 

3.6

%

Operating

 

814,609

 

702,327

 

112,282

 

16.0

%

Renting

 

26,815

 

52,979

 

(26,164

)

(49.4

)%

Repairs and maintenance

 

1,515,934

 

1,274,441

 

241,493

 

18.9

%

Taxes and insurance

 

1,204,862

 

1,022,677

 

182,185

 

17.8

%

 

 

6,113,940

 

5,354,730

 

759,210

 

14.2

%

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

2,888,822

 

3,337,106

 

(448,284

)

(13.4

)%

Other Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

351

 

553

 

(202

)

(36.5

)%

Interest expense

 

(1,762,647

)

(1,911,952

)

149,305

 

(7.8

)%

(Loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(336,332

)

(401,226

)

64,894

 

(16.2

)%

 

 

(2,098,628

)

(2,312,625

)

213,997

 

(9.3

)%

Income From Continuing Operations

 

790,194

 

1,024,481

 

(234,287

)

(22.9

)%

Discontinued Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

143

 

22,781

 

(22,638

)

(99.4

)%

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

3,678,779

 

 

3,678,779

 

N/A

 

 

 

3,678,922

 

22,781

 

3,656,141

 

16049.1

%

Net Income

 

$

4,469,116

 

$

1,047,262

 

$

3,421,854

 

326.7

%

 

Rental income from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $8,905,000, compared to approximately $8,595,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 an increase of approximately $310,000 (3.6%).   Rental rate increases has lead to this increase in rental income in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.  The Partnership properties with the most significant increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street, 1144 Commonwealth Avenue, School Street, Westgate Woburn, Redwood Hills and Linewt with increases of approximately $71,000, $52,000, $47,000, $35,000, $29,000 and $25,000, respectively.  These increases are offset by a decrease in commercial rental income at Hamilton Cypress of approximately $45,000.  This decrease is due to increased vacancies at the property.  Included in rental income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is contingent rentals of approximately $170,000 and $153,000, respectively.  Contingent rentals are collected on commercial properties and include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.

 

Expenses from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2013 were approximately $6,114,000 compared to approximately $5,355,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of approximately $759,000 (14.2%). The most significant factors contributing to this increase were an increase in administrative expenses of approximately $291,000 (71.5%) due to an increase in professional fees in connection with the refinancing of partnership properties ; an increase in repairs and maintenance expenses of approximately $241,000 (18.9%)  due to ongoing repairs to Partnership properties in an effort to maintain occupancy; an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $182,000 (17.8%) due to an increase in real estate taxes as well as insurance premiums; and an increase in operating expenses of approximately $112,000 (16.0%) due to a cold and snowy winter in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The management fee increased approximately $13,000 (3.6%) due to the increase in rental income.

 

These increases are offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $54,000 (3.5%) due to assets being fully depreciated; and a decrease in renting expenses of approximately $26,000 (49.4%) due to decreases in advertising costs and rental commissions due to continued demand for apartments.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $1,763,000 compared to approximately $1,912,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $149,000 (7.8%).  This decrease is due to a lower level of debt in 2013 compared to 2012.

 

At June 30, 2013, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in nine different Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in the section titled Investment Properties as well as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

 

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As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net loss from the Investment Properties was approximately $336,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to approximately $401,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease in the loss of approximately $65,000 (16.2%).  This decrease in loss is consistent with the continued strength in the rental real estate market including approximately 4.1% increase in revenue.  Included in the loss for the three months ended June 30, 2013 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $926,000.  The allocable loss for the three months ended June 30, 2013 associated with the investment in Dexter Park is approximately $200,000 of which approximately $576,000 is depreciation and amortization.

 

In May 2013, the Partnership sold the Nashoba Apartments in Acton, Massachusetts.  The sale price was $4,300,000.  The net proceeds of approximately $2,100,000 were transferred to Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. a Qualified Intermediary.  These funds were held by the intermediary in order to maintain the Partnership’s ability to structure a tax free exchange in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service’s rules under Sec. 1031.  The gain on the sale is approximately $3,679,000 and is included in income from discontinued operations.

 

Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $350 compared to approximately $550 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $200.

 

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $4,469,000 compared to approximately $1,047,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of approximately $3,422,000 (326.7%).

 

Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to six months ended June 30, 2012

 

The Partnership and its subsidiary Partnerships earned income before other income and discontinued operations of approximately $5,928,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to approximately $6,279,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of $351,000 (5.6%).  The following is a summary of the Partnership’s operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Dollar

 

Percent

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Change

 

Change

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

17,828,769

 

$

17,235,744

 

$

593,025

 

3.4

%

Laundry and sundry income

 

193,686

 

189,094

 

4,592

 

2.4

%

 

 

18,022,455

 

17,424,838

 

597,617

 

3.4

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

1,149,855

 

892,158

 

257,697

 

28.9

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,933,991

 

3,037,517

 

(103,526

)

(3.4

)%

Management fee

 

743,874

 

708,789

 

35,085

 

4.9

%

Operating

 

2,246,784

 

1,928,077

 

318,707

 

16.5

%

Renting

 

56,666

 

99,362

 

(42,696

)

(43.0

)%

Repairs and maintenance

 

2,597,213

 

2,326,786

 

270,427

 

11.6

%

Taxes and insurance

 

2,365,792

 

2,152,870

 

212,922

 

9.9

%

 

 

12,094,175

 

11,145,559

 

948,616

 

8.5

%

Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations

 

5,928,280

 

6,279,279

 

(350,999

)

(5.6

)%

Other Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

715

 

1,192

 

(477

)

(40.0

)%

Interest expense

 

(3,603,716

)

(3,846,414

)

242,698

 

(6.3

)%

(Loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(653,189

)

(804,344

)

151,155

 

(18.8

)%

 

 

(4,256,190

)

(4,649,566

)

393,376

 

(8.5

)%

Income From Continuing Operations

 

1,672,090

 

1,629,713

 

42,377

 

2.6

%

Discontinued Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

19,873

 

44,500

 

(24,627

)

(55.3

)%

Gain on the sale of real estate

 

3,678,779

 

 

3,678,779

 

N/A

 

 

 

3,698,652

 

44,500

 

3,654,152

 

8211.6

%

Net Income

 

$

5,370,742

 

$

1,674,213

 

3,696,529

 

220.8

%

 

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Rental income from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $17,829,000 compared to approximately $17,236,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of approximately $593,000 (3.4%). Rental income has increase at the majority of the Partnership properties due to increased demand and increases in rental rates.  The following properties experienced rental income increases:  62 Boylston Street, 1144 Commonwealth Avenue, School Street, Westgate Woburn, Redwood Hills, Battle Green, Hamilton Oaks and North Beacon Street with increases of approximately $165,000, $104,000, $93,000, $77,000, $46,000, $38,000, $36,000 and $29,000 respectively.  These increases are offset by a decrease in rental income of approximately $110,000 at Cypress Street due to vacancies at the property in 2013.

 

Expenses from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were approximately $12,094,000 compared to approximately $11,146,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of approximately $948,000 (8.5%). The most significant factor contributing to this increase is an increase in operating expenses of approximately $318,000 (16.5%); an increase in repairs and maintenance expenses of approximately $270,000 (11.6%), an increase in administrative expenses of approximately $258,000 (28.9%) and an increase in taxes and insurance of approximately $213,000 (9.9%).  The reasons for these changes are discussed in the section for the results for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

These increases in expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization of approximately $103,000 (3.4%), and a decrease in renting expenses of approximately $43,000 (43.0%).  The reasons for these decreases are discussed in the section for the results for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Interest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $3,604,000 compared to approximately $3,946,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $ $242,000 (6.3%).

 

At June 30, 2013, 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 $653,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to a loss of approximately $804,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $151,000.  Included in the loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is depreciation and amortization of approximately $1,848,000.

 

Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $700 compared to approximately $1,200 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of approximately $500 (40%).

 

As discussed previously, the Partnership sold the Nashoba Apartments in May 2013.  The gain of approximately $3,679,000 is included in income from discontinued operations.

 

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $5,371,000 compared to net income of $1,674,000 an increase of approximately $3,697,000.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Partnership’s principal source of cash during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was the collection of rents. Most of the cash and cash equivalents of $3,291,685 at June 30, 2013 and $6,981,906 at December 31, 2012 were held in interest bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions.

 

This decrease in cash of $3,690,221 at June 30, 2013 is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$

5,128,887

 

$

5,731,154

 

Cash (used in) investing activities

 

(1,942,773

)

(151,517

)

Cash (used in) financing activities

 

(4,526,252

)

(2,406,892

)

Repurchase of Depositary Receipts, Class B and General Partner Units

 

(399,487

)

(69,379

)

Distributions paid

 

(1,950,596

)

(1,971,689

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(3,690,221

)

$

1,131,677

 

 

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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 is due to the deposit of $2,000,000 paid in connection with a new acquisition which closed in July 2013 and the net proceeds of approximately $2,100,000 from the sale of Nashoba which was held by an intermediary at June 30, 2013 for the acquisition of new real estate. The increase in cash used in financing activities is due to the payoff of the mortgage of approximately $3,686,000 on Cypress Street.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Partnership purchased 9,709 Depositary Receipts for a cost of $321,240; 77 Class B Units for a cost of $74,335 and 4 General Partnership Units for a cost of $3,912, for a total cost of $399,487.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the properties at a total cost of approximately $2,189,000. 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, Hamilton Oaks, 1144 Commonwealth Ave, Hamilton Cypress, and Dean Street at a cost of approximately $854,000, $163,000, $162,000, $141,000, $136,000, and $131,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $600,000 in additional capital improvements for the remainder of 2013.

 

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 was $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.  The balance of this mortgage is approximately $87,999,000 at June 30, 2013.  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 was 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.  During 2011, the Partnership elected to make principal payments of $1,000,000 on August 1, 2011, $1,000,000 on October 1, 2011, and an additional $1,000,000 on December 15, 2011 reducing the loan balance to $1,668,600 at December 31, 2011.  In February 2012, the Partnership elected to make an additional principal payment of $750,000 to HBC Holdings and the balance of $918,600 was paid in April 2012. The interest paid during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $18,960.  This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Partnership received distributions from the investment properties in the amount of $2,205,880 and $677,500 respectively.  Included in these distributions is the amount from Dexter Park of $600,000 and $490,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The Partnership received distributions of approximately $1,463,000 from 345 Franklin, LLC for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

In 2013, the Partnership approved distributions of $7.50 per Unit ($0.25 per Receipt) payable on March 31, 2013, June 28, 2013 and September 30, 2013.

 

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 to 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.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements-Joint Venture Indebtedness

 

As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership had a 40%-50% ownership interest in nine Joint Ventures, all of which have mortgage indebtedness. We do not have control of these Partnerships and therefore we account for them using the equity method of consolidation. At June 30, 2013, the Partnership’s proportionate share of the non-recourse debt related to these investments was approximately $61,429,000. 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 has no other material contractual obligations to be disclosed.

 

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Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

Along with risks detailed in Item 1A and 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 tenants’ financial condition, 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.

 

·                  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.

 

·                  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, lead, 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 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.

 

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·                  Risk 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 could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s business.

 

·                  Ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may require additional personnel or systems 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.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and equity prices.  In pursuing its business plan, the primary market risk to which the Partnership is exposed is interest rate risk.  Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets may affect the spread between the Partnership’s yield on invested assets and cost of funds and, in turn, its ability to make distributions or payments to its investors.

 

As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have approximately $272,130,000 in long-term debt, substantially all of which require payment of interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. This long term debt matures through 2028. For information regarding the fair value and maturity dates of these debt obligations,  See 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.”

 

For additional disclosure about market risk, see “Item 2. 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 quarterly report on Form 10-Q. 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), 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 second quarter of 2013 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

 

There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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.  Mine Safety Disclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

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: August 12, 2013

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

/s/ RONALD BROWN

 

President and Director of the General Partner (Principal Executive Officer)

 

August 12, 2013

Ronald Brown

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ HAROLD BROWN

 

Treasurer and Director of the General Partner (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

August 12, 2013

Harold Brown

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ GUILLIAEM AERTSEN

 

Director of the General Partner

 

August 12, 2013

Guilliaem Aertsen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ DAVID ALOISE

 

Director of the General Partner

 

August 12, 2013

David Aloise

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

10.1

 

Hamilton Green Purchase Agreement dated June 14, 2013 [described in the 6/20/13 8-K]

10.2

 

Loan Agreement dated July 15, 2013 complete description

(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 June 30, 2013 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).

 

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