NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - Quarter Report: 2015 June (Form 10-Q)

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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, 2015

 

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)

 

 

 

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

 

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):

 

 

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 August 5, 2015, there were 100,978 of the registrant’s Class A units (3,029,351 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 24,016 Class B units issued and outstanding.

 

 

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.	Risk Factors
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure
Item 5.	Other Information
Item 6.	Exhibits
SIGNATURES

 

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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, 2014 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, 2014.

 

The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 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,
		2015			2014
ASSETS		Unaudited
Rental Properties		$	146,682,696		$	149,116,084
Cash and Cash Equivalents		15,406,249			14,015,898
Rents Receivable		526,229			474,225
Insurance Recovery Receivable		952,084			—
Real Estate Tax Escrows		338,094			340,341
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets		3,776,461			3,287,005
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures		7,866,077			8,807,868
Financing Fees		1,625,748			1,735,652
Total Assets		$	177,173,638		$	177,777,073
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable		$	196,005,736		$	196,071,540
Distribution and Loss in Excess of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture		1,534,258			1,425,369
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		4,298,542			3,099,117
Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits		4,975,554			4,548,729
Total Liabilities		206,814,090			205,144,755
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9)		—			—
Partners’ Capital 126,400 and 127,653 units outstanding in 2015 and 2014 respectively		(29,640,452		)	(27,367,682		)
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital		$	177,173,638		$	177,777,073

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
Revenues
Rental income		$	10,948,498		$	10,439,568		$	21,921,289		$	20,954,287
Laundry and sundry income		112,920			120,967			215,649			224,177
		11,061,418			10,560,535			22,136,938			21,178,464
Expenses
Administrative		487,233			568,915			1,020,310			1,099,482
Depreciation and amortization		2,520,264			2,747,467			5,004,557			5,471,646
Management fee		465,716			438,068			916,419			865,461
Operating		908,112			1,020,323			2,994,297			2,702,257
Renting		155,274			108,612			221,201			145,469
Repairs and maintenance		1,822,707			1,601,307			3,169,921			2,812,456
Taxes and insurance		1,450,928			1,351,043			2,913,904			2,792,153
		7,810,234			7,835,735			16,240,609			15,888,924
Income Before Other Income ( Expense)		3,251,184			2,724,800			5,896,329			5,289,540
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		168			199			362			382
Interest expense		(2,376,481		)	(2,380,896		)	(4,737,395		)	(4,767,062		)
Income (Loss) from investments in unconsolidated
joint ventures		221,586			(62,382		)	346,820			(270,633		)
		(2,154,727		)	(2,443,079		)	(4,390,213		)	(5,037,313		)
Net Income		$	1,096,457		$	281,721		$	1,506,116		$	252,227
Net Income per Unit		$	8.66		$	2.18		$	11.87		$	1.95
Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding		126,646			128,988			126,859			129,149

 

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, 2014		144,180		34,243		1,802		180,225		50,738		129,487			$	(17,485,327	)	$	(4,145,076	)	$	(218,160	)	$	(21,848,563	)
Distribution to Partners		—		—		—		—		—		—			(1,548,307		)	(367,723		)	(19,354		)	(1,935,384		)
Stock Buyback		—		—		—		—		664		(664		)	(757,246		)	(175,019		)	(9,212		)	(941,477		)
Net Income		—		—		—		—		—		—			201,782			47,923			2,522			252,227
Balance June 30, 2014		144,180		34,243		1,802		180,225		51,402		$	128,823		$	(19,589,098	)	$	(4,639,895	)	$	(244,204	)	$	(24,473,197	)
Balance January 1, 2015		144,180		34,243		1,802		180,225		52,572		127,653			$	(21,910,488	)	$	(5,184,335	)	$	(272,859	)	$	(27,367,682	)
Distribution to Partners		—		—		—		—		—		—			(1,519,908		)	(360,978		)	(18,999		)	(1,899,885		)
Stock Buyback		—		—		—		—		1,253		(1,253		)	(1,505,645		)	(354,688		)	(18,668		)	(1,879,001		)
Net Income		—		—		—		—		—		—			1,204,893			286,162			15,061			1,506,116
Balance June 30, 2015		144,180		34,243		1,802		180,225		53,825		126,400			$	(23,731,148	)	$	(5,613,839	)	$	(295,465	)	$	(29,640,452	)

 

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,
		2015			2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income		$	1,506,116		$	252,227
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		5,004,557			5,471,646
(Income) Loss from investments in joint venture		(346,820		)	270,633
Change in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase) in rents receivable		(52,004		)	(60,704		)
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense		1,199,425			(556,289		)
(Increase) in insurance recovery receivable		(952,084		)	—
Decrease in real estate tax escrow		2,247			81,194
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets		(519,096		)	(434,134		)
Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits		426,825			333,065
Total Adjustments		4,763,050			5,105,411
Net cash provided by operating activities		6,269,166			5,357,638
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures		1,254,487			867,741
Distribution in excess of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		165,000			100,000
(Investment in) unconsolidated joint ventures		(21,987		)	(117,741		)
Improvement of rental properties		(2,431,625		)	(1,642,788		)
Net cash (used in) investing activities		(1,034,125		)	(792,788		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Payment of financing costs		—			(201,917		)
Proceeds of mortgage notes payable		—			609,555
Principal payments and payoffs of mortgage notes payable		(65,804		)	(3,495,661		)
Stock buyback		(1,879,001		)	(941,477		)
Distributions to partners		(1,899,885		)	(1,935,384		)
Net cash (used in) financing activities		(3,844,690		)	(5,964,884		)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		1,390,351			(1,400,034		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of period		14,015,898			14,013,380
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period		$	15,406,249		$	12,613,346

 

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, 2015

 

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 24 properties which include 16 residential buildings; 4 mixed use residential, retail and office buildings; 3 commercial buildings and individual units at one condominium complex. These properties total 2,412 apartment units, 19 condominium units and 108,043 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, the Partnership also owns a 40-50% interest in 9 residential and mixed use properties consisting of 790 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. Generally, the Partnership would discontinue applying the equity method when the investment (and any advances) is reduced to zero and would not provide for additional losses unless the Partnership has guaranteed obligations of the venture or is otherwise committed to providing further financial support for the investee. If the venture subsequently generates income, the Partnership only recognizes its share of such income to the extent it exceeds its share of previously unrecognized losses. In 2013, the carrying value of an investment fell below zero. We intend to fund our share of the investments’ future operating deficits should the need arise. However, we have no legal obligation to pay for any of the liabilities of such investments nor do we have any legal obligation to fund operating deficits. (See Note 14: Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.)

 

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 equity’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. The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and rights to receive the returns from VIE that would be significant to the VIE.

 

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

 

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(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.

 

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. Rental concessions 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.

 

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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).

 

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 2015 or 2014  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 2015 or 2014. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high-credit quality financial institutions. At June 30, 2015, substantially all of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 0.01% to 0.35%.  At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively approximately $16,572,000 and $15,118,000 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 $73,961 and $56,662 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

Discontinued Operations and Rental Property Held for Sale:  In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance related to the reporting of discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. This guidance defines a discontinued operation as a component or group of components disposed or classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and final result; the guidance states that a strategic shift could include a disposal of a major geographical area of operations, a major line of business, a major equity method investment or other major parts of an entity.  The guidance also provides for additional disclosure requirements in connection with both discontinued operations and other dispositions not qualifying as discontinued operations.  The guidance will be effective for all companies for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014.  The guidance applies prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date.  All entities may early adopt the guidance for new disposals (or new classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.  The Partnership has elected to early adopt this standard effective with the interim period beginning January 1, 2014.  Prior to January 1, 2014, properties identified as held for sale and/or disposed of were presented in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 

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, 2015 and 2014 there was no capitalized interest.

 

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

 

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

 

NOTE 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,412 residential apartment units in 20 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes and Condominium Units are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

 

Additionally, as of June 30, 2015, the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships owned a commercial shopping center in Framingham, commercial buildings in Newton and Brookline and mixed-use properties in Boston, Brockton and Newton, all in Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties.”

 

The Partnership also owned a 40% to 50% ownership interest in nine residential and mixed use complexes (the “Investment Properties”) at June 30, 2015 with a total of 790 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, 2015			December 31, 2014			Useful Life
Land, improvements and parking lots		$	44,694,293		$	44,541,471		15—40 years
Buildings and improvements		153,905,317			153,059,430			15—40 years
Kitchen cabinets		7,406,845			6,865,348			5—10 years
Carpets		6,722,293			6,341,227			5—10 years
Air conditioning		721,937			705,116			5—10 years
Laundry equipment		236,283			147,721			5—7 years
Elevators		1,139,296			1,139,296			20—40 years
Swimming pools		444,629			444,629			10—30 years
Equipment		5,653,232			5,491,992			5—7 years
Motor vehicles		130,859			130,563			5 years
Fences		24,670			24,670			5—15 years
Furniture and fixtures		6,153,480			5,910,046			5—7 years
Smoke alarms		220,437			220,437			5—7 years
Total fixed assets		227,453,571			225,021,946
Less: Accumulated depreciation		(80,770,875		)	(75,905,862		)
		$	146,682,696		$	149,116,084

 

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. Total fees paid were approximately $916,000 and $865,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

The Partnership Agreement permits the General Partner or Management Company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, approximately $441,000 and $372,000, was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services and supervision of capital improvements. Of the 2015 expenses referred to above, approximately $207,000 consisted of repairs and maintenance, and $172,000 of administrative expense. Approximately

 

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$62,000 of expenses for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Additionally in 2015, the Hamilton Company received approximately $426,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $343,000 was the management fee, approximately $63,000 was for maintenance services and approximately $13,000 was for administrative services. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.

 

The Partnership reimburses the management company for the payroll and related expenses of the employees who work at the properties. Total reimbursement was approximately $1,383,000 and $1,565,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 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 during 2015 and 2014.

 

Bookkeeping and accounting functions are provided by the Management Company’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Management Company charged the Partnership $62,500 ($125,000 per year) for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses above.

 

The President of the Management Company performs asset management consulting services and receives an asset management fee from the Partnership. The Partnership does not have a written agreement with this individual. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 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.

 

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

 

NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS

 

Approximately $2,225,000 and $2,090,000 of security deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.

 

Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is approximately $292,000 and $253,000, respectively, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements.

 

Intangible assets on the acquisition of Hamilton Green are included in prepaid expenses and other assets.  Intangible assets are approximately $33,000 net of accumulated amortization of approximately $1,719,000 and approximately $49,000 net of accumulated amortization of approximately $1,703,000 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

 

Financing  fees of approximately $1,626,000 and $1,736,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $723,000 and $613,000 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively.

 

NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

 

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015, the interest rates on these loans ranged from 3.76% to 5.97%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $808,000 including principal, to various dates through 2029. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties. At June 30, 2015, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 4.81%. The effective rate of 4.93% 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, 2015 are as follows:

 

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2016—current maturities		$	504,000
2017		1,629,000
2018		1,821,000
2019		7,900,000
2020		4,330,000
Thereafter		179,822,000
		$	196,006,000

 

In February 2014, the Partnership paid off the mortgages on Linewt in the amount of approximately $1,466,000 and Linhart in the amount of approximately $1,926,000. There were no prepayment penalties. The Partnership’s cash reserves were used to pay off these mortgages.

 

On June 11, 2014, the Partnership refinanced the property owned by NERA Dean Street Associates, LLC.  The new mortgage is $5,687,000; the interest rate is 4.22%, interest only payable in 10 years. Approximately $5,077,000 of the loan proceeds were used to pay off  the existing mortgage.  The mortgage matures in June 2024. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $89,000.

 

On July 11, 2014, the Partnership refinanced the property owned by Westgate Apartments Burlington, LLC.  The new mortgage is $2,500,000; the interest rate is 4.31%; interest only, payable in 10 years.  Approximately $2,010,000 of loan proceeds were used to pay off the existing mortgage.  The mortgage matures in August, 2024.  The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $75,000.

 

Line of Credit

 

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit.  The term of the line is three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus an applicable margin of 2.5% to 3.5%. The costs associated with the line of credit were approximately $125,000.  As of June 30, 2015, no funds have been drawn on this credit line.

 

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay dividends, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

 

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 23 of its subsidiary properties and joint ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

 

The Partnership paid fees to secure the line of credit. Any unused balance of the line of credit is subject to a fee ranging from 15 to 20 basis points per annum. The Partnership paid approximately $25,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

The line of credit agreement contains several covenants including, but not limited to, providing cash flow projections and compliance certificates, as well as other financial information. Additional covenants include certain restrictions on additional encumbrances of Partnership assets, limitations on debt, maintenance of leverage ratios, minimum tangible net worth, limitations on total aggregate indebtedness, minimum ratio of net operating income to total indebtedness debt service, disposition of properties, and other items.

 

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, 2015, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $1,773,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $2,225,000 are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and are restricted cash.

 

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NOTE 7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

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

 

In 2015, the Partnership paid quarterly distributions of $7.50 per unit ($0.25 per receipt) on March 31 and June 30, 2015.

 

In 2014, 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) each year.

 

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,
		2015			2014
Net Income per Depositary Receipt		$	0.40		$	0.07
Distributions per Depositary Receipt		$	0.50		$	0.50

 

NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS

 

Treasury Units at June 30, 2015 are as follows:

 

Class A		43,060
Class B		10,227
General Partnership		538
		53,825

 

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. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through June 30, 2015, the Partnership has repurchased 1,316,996 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $26.20 per receipt (or $786.00 per underlying Class A Unit), 2,690 Class B Units and 142 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $833.09 per Unit, totaling approximately $37,046,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Partnership purchased a total of 30,080 Depositary Receipts. The average price was $49.63 per receipt or $1,488.90 per unit. The total cost including commission was $1,505,645. The Partnership was required to repurchase 238 Class B Units and 13 General Partnership units at a cost of $354,688 and $18,668 respectively.

 

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From July 1, 2015 through August 5, 2015, the Partnership purchased a total of  4,241 Depositary Receipts. The average price was $49.23 per receipt or $1,476.99 per unit. The total cost was $215,102. The Partnership is required to repurchase 33.6 Class B Units and 1.8 General Partnership Units at a cost of $49,589 and $2,610 respectively.

 

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

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

 

On June 9, 2015, a fire broke out at 12 Westgate Drive apartment complex in Woburn,Ma., resulting in approximately 10 apartments being damaged which will remain unoccupied for an extended period. The Partnership has insurance coverage on both repairs and rental loss for the extended period until the apartments are available for rent. An estimated insurance recovery receivable of approximately $952,000 has been recorded at June 30, 2015.

 

NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, approximately 92% 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 8% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non-cancellable operating leases at June 30, 2015 as follows:

 

		Commercial Property Leases
2016		$	2,639,000
2017		1,877,000
2018		1,444,000
2019		1,062,000
2020		475,000
Thereafter		603,000
		$	8,100,000

 

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 $315,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 respectively. Staples and Trader Joes, tenants at Staples Plaza, are approximately 30% of the total commercial rental income.

 

The following information is provided for commercial leases:

 

		Annual base rent for expiring leases			Total square feet for expiring leases		Total number of leases expiring		Percentage of annual base rent for expiring leases
Through June 30,
2016		$	864,371		38,641		11		29	%
2017		525,725			18,157		7		18	%
2018		408,902			13,175		9		14	%
2019		211,965			6,626		5		7	%
2020		753,497			24,873		10		25	%
2021		64,800			1,800		1		2	%
2022		0			0		0		0	%
2023		0			0		0		0	%
2024		157,443			4,771		1		5	%
2025		0			0		0		0	%
Totals		$	2,986,703		108,043		44		100	%

 

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Rents receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $452,000 and $366,000 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Included in rents receivable at June 30, 2015 is approximately $168,000 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, 2015 also includes approximately $109,000 representing the deferral of rental concession primarily related to the residential properties.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 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, 2015 and 2014, cash paid for interest was approximately $4,753,000, and $4,074,000 respectively.  Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $18,000 and $49,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 respectively.

 

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

 

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and note payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments or, the recent acquisition of these items.

 

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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.

 

		Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value
Mortgage Notes Payable
Partnership Properties
At June 30, 2015		$	196,005,736		$	209,943,632
At December 31, 2014		$	196,071,540		$	210,691,170
Investment Properties
At June 30, 2015		$	137,039,601		$	146,494,182
At December 31, 2014		$	137,910,870		$	147,843,221

 

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Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. 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, 2015 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

NOTE 13. TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS

 

Taxable income reportable by the Partnership and includable in its partners’ tax returns is different than financial statement income because of tax free exchanges, accelerated depreciation, different tax lives, and timing differences related to prepaid rents, allowances and intangible assets at significant acquisitions. Taxable loss of  approximately $2,100,000 was approximately $3,100,000  less than statement income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The primary reason for the decrease is due to accelerated depreciation, tax free exchange and other differences in the treatment of certain expenditures. The cumulative tax basis of the Partnership’s real estate at December 31, 2014 is approximately $5,000,000 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 $1,300,000 less than statement basis because of accelerated depreciation.

 

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

 

Allowable accelerated depreciation deductions expired in 2014. This may result in higher taxable income in future years. 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 adjustment 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, 2015, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations are from the year 2009 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. The balance of this mortgage is approximately $85,575,000 at June 30, 2015. 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 sold 120 units as condominiums and retained 48 units for long-term investment.. 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, 2015, the balance of the mortgage is approximately $4,539,000. 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 matured in 2013. On October 18, 2013, the Partnership and its joint venture partner each made capital contributions to the

 

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entity of $660,000. The capital was used to pay off the outstanding mortgage. As of August 1, 2015, 7 units are still owned by the Partnership. 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 48 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 is approximately $8,042,000, at June 30, 2015, amortizing over 30 years at 5.79% due in August 2016. The mortgage on Essex Development, LLC, or the parking lot is approximately $1,961,000 with a variable interest rate of 2.25% over the daily Libor rate (0.1865%) at June 30, 2015. In September 2013, this loan was extended for an additional two years to August 2015 with the same conditions except for the increased principal payments of $4,443 per month. The costs associated with the extension were approximately $9,000. 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. The Partnership is in the process of refinancing both loans.

 

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 $4,770,000 at June 30, 2015. 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, 2015, the balance of this mortgage is approximately $5,253,000. 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.  The Partnership sold 137 units as condominiums.  The assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments. 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. In August 2014, the property was refinanced with a 10 year mortgage in the amount of $16,900,000 at 4.34% interest only.  The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $15,205,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and distributed $850,000 to the Partnership. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $161,000.

 

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. The Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $6,776,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage. After the refinancing, the property made a distribution of $1,610,000 to the Partnership. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

 

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Summary financial information as of June 30, 2015

 

					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		$	8,564,474		$	2,620,081		$	6,951,074		$	5,039,485		$	793,069		$	6,288,296		$	6,421,497		$	19,007,097		$	95,631,639		$	151,316,712
Cash & Cash Equivalents		29,625			33,530			116,046			6,348			8,106			829			42,200			208,411			1,274,043			1,719,138
Rent Receivable		25,517			—			4,123			5,178			1,605			2,221			152			15,289			133,921			188,006
Real Estate Tax Escrow		123,085			—			17,330			72,812			—			56,520			39,006			94,677			264,746			668,176
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets		92,967			—			51,470			54,129			19,977			55,989			43,472			82,262			1,940,068			2,340,334
Financing & Leasing Fees		21,848			1,409			86,561			7,080			—			10,338			6,028			147,136			252,066			532,466
Total Assets		$	8,857,516		$	2,655,020		$	7,226,604		$	5,185,032		$	822,757		$	6,414,193		$	6,552,355		$	19,554,872		$	99,496,483		$	156,764,832
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable		$	8,042,496		$	1,961,172		$	10,000,000		$	4,769,824		$	—		$	4,538,605		$	5,252,844		$	16,900,000		$	85,574,660		$	137,039,601
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense		59,786			5,308			64,628			27,358			20,207			14,768			47,865			154,122			724,526			1,118,568
Advance Rental Pmts & Security Deposits		199,886			—			230,492			97,276			5,810			95,435			96,548			337,614			2,800,624			3,863,685
Total Liabilities		8,302,168			1,966,480			10,295,120			4,894,458			26,017			4,648,808			5,397,257			17,391,736			89,099,810			142,021,854
Partners’ Capital		555,348			688,540			(3,068,516		)	290,574			796,740			1,765,385			1,155,098			2,163,136			10,396,673			14,742,978
Total Liabilities and Capital		$	8,857,516		$	2,655,020		$	7,226,604		$	5,185,032		$	822,757		$	6,414,193		$	6,552,355		$	19,554,872		$	99,496,483		$	156,764,832
Partners’ Capital % - NERA		50		%	50		%	50		%	50		%	50		%	50		%	50		%	50		%	40		%
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures		$	277,674		$	344,270		$	—		$	145,287		$	398,370		$	882,693		$	577,549		$	1,081,568		$	4,158,667		7,866,077
Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures		$	—		$	—		$	(1,534,258	)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		(1,534,258		)
Total Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Net)																													$	6,331,819
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, 2015		—			—			—			127			113			—			—			—			—			240
Unsold units		—			—			—			—			7			—			—			—			—			7
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of August 1, 2015		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

 

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