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10-Q 1 form10q-117842_freit.htm FORM 10-Q form10q-117842_freit.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2011
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________________ to ____________________
Commission File No. 000-25043

FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF NEW JERSEY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey
22-1697095
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
505 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey
07601
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

201-488-6400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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 
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 x
Non-Accelerated Filer o
Smaller Reporting Company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
As of September 9, 2011, the number of shares of beneficial interest outstanding was 6,942,143





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Part I:  Finan c ial Information

Item 1:  Unaud i ted Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

F IRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF NEW JERSEY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
July 31,
October 31,
2011
2010
(In Thousands of Dollars)
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation
$ 207,216 $ 210,745
Construction in progress
10,245 9,760
Cash and cash equivalents
6,307 6,769
Tenants' security accounts
1,946 2,005
Sundry receivables
5,203 5,872
Secured loans receivable
3,323 3,326
Prepaid expenses and other assets
3,322 3,264
Acquired over market leases and in-place lease costs
422 523
Deferred charges, net
2,531 2,864
Total Assets
$ 240,515 $ 245,128
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable
$ 202,689 $ 204,604
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
7,134 6,920
Dividends payable
2,083 2,083
Tenants' security deposits
2,590 2,668
Acquired below market value leases and deferred revenue
2,990 3,319
Total liabilities
217,486 219,594
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common equity:
Shares of beneficial interest without par value:
8,000,000 shares authorized; 6,993,152 shares issued
24,969 24,969
Treasury stock, at cost: 51,009 shares
(1,135 ) (1,135 )
Dividends in excess of net income
(9,436 ) (7,032 )
Total common equity
14,398 16,802
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
8,631 8,732
Total equity
23,029 25,534
Total Liabilities & Equity
$ 240,515 $ 245,128
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FIRST REAL E STATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF NEW JERSEY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
NINE AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
2011
2010
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Revenue:
Rental income
$ 28,456 $ 28,306 $ 9,503 $ 9,184
Reimbursements
3,911 4,458 1,323 1,568
Sundry income
395 292 109 95
Totals
32,762 33,056 10,935 10,847
Expenses:
Operating expenses
8,254 9,042 2,547 2,783
Management fees
1,444 1,448 482 475
Real estate taxes
4,970 4,981 1,649 1,666
Depreciation
4,560 4,556 1,538 1,492
Totals
19,228 20,027 6,216 6,416
Operating income
13,534 13,029 4,719 4,431
Investment income
77 95 25 29
Interest expense including amortization
of deferred financing costs
(8,724 ) (8,703 ) (2,910 ) (2,922 )
Net income
4,887 4,421 1,834 1,538
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
(1,043 ) (743 ) (329 ) (162 )
Net income attributable to common equity
$ 3,844 $ 3,678 $ 1,505 $ 1,376
Earnings per share (attributable to common equity):
Basic
$ 0.55 $ 0.53 $ 0.22 $ 0.20
Weighted average shares outstanding
6,942 6,942 6,942 6,942
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.







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FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF NEW J ERSEY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
Common Equity
Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
Treasury
Shares at
Cost
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
Total
Common
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total Equity
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Balance at October 31, 2010
$ 24,969 $ (1,135 ) $ (7,032 ) $ 16,802 $ 8,732 $ 25,534
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
- (1,144 ) (1,144 )
Net income
3,844 3,844 1,043 4,887
Dividends declared
(6,248 ) (6,248 ) (6,248 )
Balance at July 31, 2011
$ 24,969 $ (1,135 ) $ (9,436 ) $ 14,398 $ 8,631 $ 23,029
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.






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FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF N EW JERSEY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
July 31,
2011
2010
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Operating activities:
Net income
$ 4,887 $ 4,421
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation
4,560 4,556
Amortization
435 376
Net amortization of acquired leases
18 22
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Tenants' security accounts
59 109
Sundry receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets
565 (1,491 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
973 1,557
Tenants' security deposits
(78 ) (150 )
Deferred revenue
(281 ) (406 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
11,138 8,994
Investing activities:
Capital improvements - existing properties
(940 ) (1,140 )
Construction and pre-development costs
(1,192 )  * (1,820 )
Decrease in investment in US Treasury Bills
- 4,549
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(2,132 ) 1,589
Financing activities:
Repayment of mortgages
(2,290 ) (5,182 )
Proceeds from construction loans
254 -
Deferred financing costs
(40 ) (197 )
Dividends paid
(6,248 ) (6,249 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,144 ) (1,022 )
Net cash used in financing activities
(9,468 ) (12,650 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(462 ) (2,067 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
6,769 6,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 6,307 $ 4,684
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:
Interest paid
$ 8,046 $ 8,136
Income taxes paid
$ 2 $ -
Supplemental schedule of non cash activities:
Investing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures, construction costs, pre-development costs and interest
$ 401 $ 35
Financing activities:
Dividends declared but not paid
$ 2,083 $ 2,083
*  Includes $1,000 that was incurred and accrued in fiscal 2009.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST OF N EW JERSEY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 1 - Basis of presentation:
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been omitted. It is the opinion of management that all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included, and that all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
The consolidated results of operations for the nine and three-month periods ended July 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other period. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2010 of First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (“FREIT”).

Note 2 - Significant accounting policies:
Real estate development costs:
It is FREIT’s policy to capitalize pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other directly related third-party costs. Real estate taxes and interest costs incurred during the development and construction phases are also capitalized. FREIT ceases capitalization of these costs, when the project or portion thereof becomes operational, or when construction has been postponed. Capitalization of these costs will recommence once construction on the project resumes.

Note 3 - Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period (denominator). The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to that of basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive shares, such as those issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants, were issued during the period. Since FREIT does not have any dilutive securities, only basic earnings per share is presented.

Note 4 - Segment information:
FREIT has determined that it has two reportable segments: commercial properties and residential properties. These reportable segments offer different types of space, have different types of tenants, and are managed separately because each requires different operating strategies and management expertise. The commercial segment contains ten (10) separate properties and the residential segment contains nine (9) properties. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 in FREIT’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010.
The chief operating and decision-making group of FREIT's commercial segment, residential segment and corporate/other is comprised of FREIT’s Board of Trustees.
FREIT assesses and measures segment operating results based on net operating income ("NOI"). NOI, a standard used by real estate professionals, is based on operating revenue and expenses directly associated with the operations of the real estate properties, but excludes deferred rents (straight lining), lease amortization, depreciation, financing costs and other items. NOI is not a measure of operating results or cash flows from operating activities as measured by GAAP, and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.



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Real estate rental revenue, operating expenses, NOI and recurring capital improvements for the reportable segments are summarized below and reconciled to condensed consolidated net income-common equity for the nine and three-month periods ended July 31, 2011 and 2010. Asset information is not reported since FREIT does not use this measure to assess performance.
Nine Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
2011
2010
(In Thousands of Dollars)
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Real estate rental revenue:
Commercial
$ 17,893 $ 18,617 $ 5,934 $ 6,012
Residential
14,725 14,299 4,935 4,789
Total Revenue
32,618 32,916 10,869 10,801
Real estate operating expenses:
Commercial
7,198 7,337 2,246 2,333
Residential
6,281 6,901 2,039 2,199
Total Expense
13,479 14,238 4,285 4,532
Net operating income:
Commercial
10,695 11,280 3,688 3,679
Residential
8,444 7,398 2,896 2,590
Total NOI
$ 19,139 $ 18,678 $ 6,584 $ 6,269
Recurring capital improvements-residential
$ 367 $ 254 $ 228 $ 134
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Segment NOI
$ 19,139 $ 18,678 $ 6,584 $ 6,269
Deferred rents - straight lining
162 162 72 53
Amortization of acquired leases
(18 ) (22 ) (6 ) (7 )
Investment income
77 95 25 29
General and administrative expenses
(1,189 ) (1,233 ) (393 ) (392 )
Depreciation
(4,560 ) (4,556 ) (1,538 ) (1,492 )
Financing costs
(8,724 ) (8,703 ) (2,910 ) (2,922 )
Net income
4,887 4,421 1,834 1,538
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1,043 ) (743 ) (329 ) (162 )
Net income attributable to common equity
$ 3,844 $ 3,678 $ 1,505 $ 1,376
Note 5 – Planned asset dispositions:
On July 7, 2010, FREIT’s Board of Trustees authorized management to pursue a sale of the 256,620 sq. ft. Westridge Square Shopping Center (“Westridge”) located in Frederick, Maryland. The decision to sell the property (acquired in 1992) was based on the Board’s desire to re-deploy the net proceeds or other consideration arising from the sale to real estate assets in other areas of FREIT’s operations.
On April 15, 2011, FREIT was notified by Giant of Maryland LLC (“Giant”), the tenant and operator of the 55,330 sq. ft. Giant Supermarket at Westridge, that it would not extend the term of its lease, which expires on October 31, 2011. FREIT will reevaluate its decision to market Westridge for sale in light of the Giant lease expiration.
On June 3, 2011, FREIT’s Board of Trustees authorized management to pursue the sale of the Palisades Manor Apartments, in Palisades Park, NJ, the Grandview Apartments in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, and the Heights Manor Apartments in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. The decision to pursue the sale of these properties was based on the Board’s desire to re-deploy the net proceeds arising from the sale to real estate assets in other areas of FREIT’s operations. It is not possible for management to estimate when a sale of any of these properties will occur.





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Note 6 - Management agreement, fees and transactions with related party:
Hekemian & Co., Inc. (“Hekemian”) currently manages all the properties owned by FREIT, except for The Rotunda, a mixed-use office and retail facility located in Baltimore, Maryland, which is managed by an independent third party management company. The management agreement with Hekemian, effective November 1, 2001, requires the payment of management fees equal to a percentage of rents collected. Such fees were approximately $1,344,000 and $1,336,000 for the nine-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. For the three-month period ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, such fees were approximately $449,000 and $438,000, respectively. In addition, the management agreement provides for the payment to Hekemian of leasing commissions, as well as the reimbursement of operating expenses incurred on behalf of FREIT. Such fees amounted to approximately $239,000 and $268,000 for the nine-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $83,000 and $88,000 for the three-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The management agreement expires on October 31, 2011, and is automatically renewed for periods of two years unless either party gives notice of non-renewal.
FREIT also uses the resources of the Hekemian insurance department to secure various insurance coverages for its properties and subsidiaries. Hekemian is paid a commission for these services. Such commissions amounted to approximately $85,000 and $101,000 for the nine-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $19,000 and $37,000 for the three-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
From time to time, FREIT engages Hekemian to provide certain additional services, such as consulting services related to development and financing activities of FREIT. Separate fee arrangements are negotiated between Hekemian and FREIT with respect to such additional services. No such fees were incurred to Hekemian for the nine-months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010.
Mr. Robert S. Hekemian, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a Trustee of FREIT, is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Hekemian. Mr. Robert S. Hekemian, Jr, a Trustee of FREIT, is the President of Hekemian. Trustee fee expense (including interest) incurred by FREIT for the nine-months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010 was approximately $368,000 and $338,000, respectively, for Mr. Robert S. Hekemian, and $28,000 and $26,000, respectively, for Mr. Robert S. Hekemian, Jr.

Note 7 – Fair value of long-term debt:
The following table shows the estimated fair value and carrying value of FREIT’s long-term debt at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010:
July 31,
October 31,
($ in Millions)
2011
2010
Fair Value
$ 207.6 $ 212.1
Carrying Value
$ 202.7 $ 204.6
Fair values are estimated based on market interest rates at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 and on discounted cash flow analysis. Changes in assumptions or estimation methods may significantly affect these fair value estimates.






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Ite m 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Cautionary Statement Identifying Important Factors That Could Cause First Real Estate Investment Trust of
New Jersey’s (“FREIT”) Actual Results to Differ From Those Projected in Forward Looking Statements.
Readers of this discussion are advised that the discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of FREIT (including related notes thereto) appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and the consolidated financial statements included in FREIT’s most recently filed Form 10-K. Certain statements in this discussion may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect FREIT’s current expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements of FREIT, and do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. FREIT has tried, wherever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “believe,”  “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning.
Although FREIT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to the following: general economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, affect demand for rental space, the availability of prospective tenants, lease rents, the financial condition of tenants and the default rate on leases, operating and administrative expenses and the availability of financing; adverse changes in FREIT’s real estate markets, including, among other things, competition with other real estate owners, competition confronted by tenants at FREIT’s commercial properties; governmental actions and initiatives; environmental/safety requirements; and risks of real estate development and acquisitions. The risks with respect to the development of real estate include: increased construction costs, inability to obtain construction financing, or unfavorable terms of financing that may be available, unforeseen construction delays and the failure to complete construction within budget.


OVERVIEW
FREIT is an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") that is self-administered and externally managed. FREIT owns a portfolio of residential apartment and commercial properties. Our revenues consist primarily of fixed rental income from our residential and commercial properties and additional rent in the form of expense reimbursements derived from our income producing commercial properties. Our properties are primarily located in northern New Jersey and Maryland. We acquire existing properties for investment. We also acquire properties, which we feel have redevelopment potential, and make changes and capital improvements to these properties. We develop and construct properties on our vacant land. Our policy is to acquire and develop real property for long-term investment.
The economic and financial environment: Although the U.S. economy has recovered from the recession, the rate of recovery has been much slower than anticipated. Forecasts for economic growth and job gains over the next year have been downsized, due in large part to the recent turbulence in the US and global markets. While bank earnings and liquidity are on the rebound, the potential of significant future credit losses clouds the lending outlook. Credit availability has improved, but still lags pre-recession levels, hampering business expansion and new development activities.
Residential Properties: Occupancy and rental rates in our areas of operation are on the up swing, reversing a year-long downward movement, and reflecting the increasing preference towards rental housing. The speed of recovery at our residential properties will likely mirror job growth and reduced unemployment in our areas of operation.
Commercial Properties: The retail outlook, while still challenged, has shown improvement over the past year, although due to the lag in job growth, consumers are still nervous about their jobs and remain frugal with their discretionary spending. Tenant fall-out and rent reductions are expected to abate. However, re-leasing of vacated space will be challenging and at rates below pre-recession levels.


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Development Projects and Capital Expenditures: We continue to make only those capital expenditures that are absolutely necessary. Construction has commenced for the completion of the expansion and renovation of the Damascus Center. No date has been determined for the commencement of construction at our Rotunda and South Brunswick projects.
Debt Financing Availability: The dislocations in the credit markets have caused significant price volatility and liquidity disruptions. High pricing spreads and very conservative debt service ratio requirements have made certain financing unattractive and, in certain instances, unavailable. Additionally, construction financing for large, mixed use projects is virtually unavailable, or too costly. As a result of this difficult financing environment and reduced end user demand (see above), FREIT placed the Rotunda redevelopment activity on hold during the fourth quarter of 2008. The delay notwithstanding, at this time, FREIT intends to resume the redevelopment of the Rotunda as planned, upon improvement in the economic and financing climate. To that end, FREIT has had, from time to time, ongoing discussions with potential sources of financing and potential major national and local tenants.
Operating Cash Flow and Dividend Distributions: We expect that cash provided by operating activities will be adequate to cover mandatory debt service payments, necessary capital improvements and dividends necessary to retain qualification as a REIT (90% of taxable income) throughout the balance of the fiscal year. It is FREIT’s intention to maintain its quarterly dividend at $.30 per share until the economic climate indicates a change is appropriate, but not less than the level required to maintain its REIT status for Federal income tax purposes.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Pursuant to the SEC disclosure guidance for "Critical Accounting Policies," the SEC defines Critical Accounting Policies as those that require the application of management's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, the preparation of which takes into account estimates based on judgments and assumptions that affect certain amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates. The accounting policies and estimates used, which are outlined in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, have been applied consistently as at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, and for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010. We believe that the following accounting policies or estimates require the application of management's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments:
Revenue Recognition: Base rents, additional rents based on tenants' sales volume and reimbursement of the tenants' share of certain operating expenses are generally recognized when due from tenants. The straight-line basis is used to recognize base rents under leases if they provide for varying rents over the lease terms. Straight-line rents represent unbilled rents receivable to the extent straight-line rents exceed current rents billed in accordance with lease agreements. Before FREIT can recognize revenue, it is required to assess, among other things, its collectibility.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets: We periodically assess the carrying value of long-lived assets whenever we determine that events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. When FREIT determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may be impaired, the measurement of any impairment is based on a projected discounted cash flow method determined by FREIT's management. While we believe that our discounted cash flow methods are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such cash flows may significantly affect the measurement of impairment.
Real Estate Development Costs: It is FREIT’s policy to capitalize pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other directly related third-party costs. Real estate taxes and interest costs incurred during the development and construction phases are also capitalized. FREIT ceases capitalization of these costs, when the project or portion thereof becomes operational, or when construction has been postponed. Capitalization of these costs will recommence once construction on the project resumes.





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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Real Estate revenue for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 (“Current Nine Months”) decreased 0.9% to $32,762,000 compared to $33,056,000 for the nine months ended July 31, 2010 (“Prior Nine Months”). Real Estate revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2011 (“Current Quarter”) increased 0.8% to $10,935,000 compared to $10,847,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010 (“Prior Year’s Quarter”). For the Current Nine Months, FREIT’s residential operations reported a $426,000 increase in total revenue, which was more than offset by a $724,000 decrease in total revenue from FREIT’s commercial operations for the same period. The reduction in total revenue for FREIT’s commercial operations is primarily attributable to lower expense reimbursements for the current year. The increase in combined real estate revenue for the Current Quarter is attributable to higher base rental income in both our residential and commercial operations, particularly from higher base rental increases generated by our residential operations. Net income attributable to common equity (“net income-common equity”) for the Current Nine Months was $3,844,000 ($0.55 per share basic) compared to $3,678,000 ($0.53 per share basic) for the Prior Nine Months. Net income-common equity for the Current Quarter was $1,505,000 ($0.22 per share basic) compared to $1,376,000 ($0.20 per share basic) for the Prior Year’s Quarter. The schedule below provides a detailed analysis of the major changes that impacted net income-common equity for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010:
NET INCOME COMPONENTS
Nine Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
Change
2011
2010
Change
($ in thousands)
($ in thousands)
Income from real estate operations:
Commercial properties
$ 10,839 $ 11,420 $ (581 ) $ 3,754 $ 3,725 $ 29
Residential properties
8,444 7,398 1,046 2,896 2,590 306
Total income from real estate operations
19,283 18,818 465 6,650 6,315 335
Financing costs:
Fixed rate mortgages
(7,687 ) (7,704 ) 17 (2,563 ) (2,572 ) 9
Floating rate - Rotunda & Damascus
(700 ) (720 ) 20 (228 ) (251 ) 23
Other
(337 ) (279 ) (58 ) (119 ) (99 ) (20 )
Total financing costs
(8,724 ) (8,703 ) (21 ) (2,910 ) (2,922 ) 12
Investment income
77 95 (18 ) 25 29 (4 )
General & administrative expenses:
Accounting fees
(364 ) (449 ) 85 (100 ) (109 ) 9
Legal & professional fees
(70 ) (78 ) 8 (36 ) (34 ) (2 )
Trustee fees
(392 ) (402 ) 10 (131 ) (145 ) 14
Corporate expenses
(363 ) (304 ) (59 ) (126 ) (104 ) (22 )
Total general & administrative expenses
(1,189 ) (1,233 ) 44 (393 ) (392 ) (1 )
Depreciation
(4,560 ) (4,556 ) (4 ) (1,538 ) (1,492 ) (46 )
Net income
4,887 4,421 466 1,834 1,538 296
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
(1,043 ) (743 ) (300 ) (329 ) (162 ) (167 )
Net Income attributable to common equity
$ 3,844 $ 3,678 $ 166 $ 1,505 $ 1,376 $ 129
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
The following tables set forth comparative net operating income ("NOI") data for FREIT’s real estate segments and reconcile the NOI to consolidated net income-common equity for the Current Nine Months and Current Quarter, as compared to the prior year’s comparable periods:
Commercial
Residential
Combined
Nine Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
Increase (Decrease)
2011
2010
Increase (Decrease)
2011
2010
($ in thousands)
%
($ in thousands)
%
($ in thousands)
Rental income
$ 13,842 $ 14,041 $ (199 ) -1.4 % $ 14,470 $ 14,125 $ 345 2.4 % $ 28,312 $ 28,166
Reimbursements
3,911 4,458 (547 ) -12.3 % - - - 3,911 4,458
Other
140 118 22 18.6 % 255 174 81 46.6 % 395 292
Total revenue
17,893 18,617 (724 ) -3.9 % 14,725 14,299 426 3.0 % 32,618 32,916
Operating expenses
7,198 7,337 (139 ) -1.9 % 6,281 6,901 (620 ) -9.0 % 13,479 14,238
Net operating income
$ 10,695 $ 11,280 $ (585 ) -5.2 % $ 8,444 $ 7,398 $ 1,046 14.1 % 19,139 18,678
Average
Occupancy %
89.7 % 89.9 % -0.2 % 95.0 % 94.0 % 1.0 %
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Deferred rents - straight lining
162 162
Amortization of acquired leases
(18 ) (22 )
Investment income
77 95
General and administrative expenses
(1,189 ) (1,233 )
Depreciation
(4,560 ) (4,556 )
Financing costs
(8,724 ) (8,703 )
Net income
4,887 4,421
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1,043 ) (743 )
Net income attributable to common equity
$ 3,844 $ 3,678
Commercial
Residential
Combined
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
Increase (Decrease)
2011
2010
Increase (Decrease)
2011
2010
($ in thousands)
%
($ in thousands)
%
($ in thousands)
Rental income
$ 4,571 $ 4,408 $ 163 3.7 % $ 4,866 $ 4,731 $ 135 2.9 % $ 9,437 $ 9,139
Reimbursements
1,323 1,568 (245 ) -15.6 % - - - 1,323 1,568
Other
40 36 4 11.1 % 69 58 11 19.0 % 109 94
Total revenue
5,934 6,012 (78 ) -1.3 % 4,935 4,789 146 3.0 % 10,869 10,801
Operating expenses
2,246 2,333 (87 ) -3.7 % 2,039 2,199 (160 ) -7.3 % 4,285 4,532
Net operating income
$ 3,688 $ 3,679 $ 9 0.2 % $ 2,896 $ 2,590 $ 306 11.8 % 6,584 6,269
Average
Occupancy %
89.6 % 89.3 % 0.3 % 96.2 % 94.4 % 1.8 %
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Deferred rents - straight lining
72 53
Amortization of acquired leases
(6 ) (7 )
Investment income
25 29
General and administrative expenses
(393 ) (392 )
Depreciation
(1,538 ) (1,492 )
Financing costs
(2,910 ) (2,922 )
Net income
1,834 1,538
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(329 ) (162 )
Net income attributable to common equity
$ 1,505 $ 1,376
NOI is based on operating revenue and expenses directly associated with the operations of the real estate properties, but excludes: deferred rents (straight lining), lease amortization, depreciation, financing costs and other items. FREIT assesses and measures segment operating results based on NOI. NOI is not a measure of operating results or cash flow as measured by generally accepted accounting principles, and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.



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COMMERCIAL SEGMENT
The commercial segment contains ten (10) separate properties. Seven are multi-tenanted retail or office centers, and one is a single tenanted store. In addition, FREIT owns land in Rockaway, NJ and Rochelle Park, NJ from which it receives monthly rental income, from tenants who have built and operate bank branches on the land. As indicated in the table above under the caption Segment Information, total revenue and NOI from FREIT’s commercial segment for the Current Nine Months decreased by 3.9% and 5.2%, respectively, as compared to the Prior Nine Months. The primary reason for the decrease in revenue for the Current Nine Months was a $250,000 lease termination fee recorded in the prior year, with no comparable activity in the current period. Lower expense reimbursements stemming from prior year common area maintenance adjustments recorded in the Current Nine Months also affected the reduced revenue and NOI. For the Current Quarter, total revenue decreased by 1.3%, as compared to the Prior Year’s Quarter. NOI for the Current Quarter increased by 0.2% over last year’s comparable quarter; primarily attributable to lower operating expenses, which more than offset the decrease in total revenue for the Current Quarter.
Although the U.S. economy has recovered from the recession, the rate of recovery has been much slower than anticipated. Forecasts for economic growth and job gains over the next year have been downsized, due in large part to the recent turbulence in the US and global markets. Retail sales over the past nine months have posted slight gains, although among retailers, results have been mixed. The biggest problem in our areas of operations continues to be unemployment, renewing consumers’ concerns about their jobs, resulting in a reluctance to increase spending. To date, our tenant fall-out has been minor, as average occupancy rates (exclusive of the Damascus Center, which is undergoing a major redevelopment project) for the Current Nine Months was at 94.3%, a slight decrease of 0.1% from last year’s comparable period. For the Current Quarter, average occupancy was at 94.1%, equal with the Prior Year’s Quarter.
At Westridge, FREIT is actively pursuing the leasing of the space to be vacated by Giant supermarket as of October 31, 2011. It is FREIT’s intention to re-lease the space to a new tenant or tenants that will enhance the shopping experience at Westridge.  However, the space will be vacant and no rent will be received from the space beginning on November 1, 2011 unless or until FREIT is able to re-lease the space, and it is occupied by a new tenant(s). Additionally, FREIT expects to incur leasing costs and tenant improvement costs associated with re-leasing the space. The vacancy may adversely affect FREIT’s operating results in fiscal 2012 depending upon the outcome and timing of FREIT’s re-leasing efforts for this space. FREIT is reevaluating its decision to market Westridge for sale in light of the Giant lease expiration.
Construction has commenced for the completion of the expansion and renovation of the Damascus Center. It is expected that construction will be completed on or about November 1, 2011.

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
A modernization and expansion is underway at the Damascus Center. Total construction costs, inclusive of tenant improvement costs, are expected to approximate $22.7 million. The building plans incorporate an expansion of retail space from its current configuration of approximately 140,000 sq. ft. to approximately 150,000 sq. ft., anchored by a modern 58,000 sq. ft. Safeway supermarket. Construction on Phase I began in June 2007, and was completed in June 2008. Phase I construction costs were approximately $6.2 million, of which $1.1 million related to tenant improvements. Phase II, which comprises a new 58,000 sq. ft. Safeway supermarket, was started in December 2008. The new Safeway supermarket was completed and the tenant opened for business in September 2009. Construction and other costs for Phase II approximated $9.8 million. The Phase III construction has commenced, and is expected to be completed on or about November 1, 2011. Total construction costs for Phase III are projected to approximate $6.7 million, of which approximately $1.5 million has been expended to date for development and construction costs. Remaining costs for the completion of Phase III are expected to be funded through availability under our $21.3 million construction facility. Through July 31, 2011, $10.4 million of this loan was drawn down. Because of this expansion, leases for certain tenants have been allowed to expire and have not been renewed. This has caused occupancy to decline, on a temporary basis, during the construction phase. However, with the completion of the Phase I and Phase II (Safeway) construction, certain tenant leases have been renewed and occupancy is beginning to increase.




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Development plans and studies for the expansion and renovation of our Rotunda property in Baltimore, MD (owned by our 60% owned affiliate Grande Rotunda, LLC) were substantially completed during Fiscal 2008. The Rotunda property, on an 11.5-acre site, currently consists of an office building containing 138,000 sq. ft. of office space and 78,000 sq. ft. of retail space on the lower floor of the main building. The building plans incorporate an expansion of approximately 180,500 sq. ft. of retail space, approximately 302 residential rental apartments, 56 condominium units and 120 hotel rooms, and structured parking. Development costs for this project are expected to approximate $200 million. City Planning Board approval has been received. As of July 31, 2011, approximately $7.5 million has been incurred for planning and feasibility studies. Due to the difficult economic environment, FREIT placed the Rotunda redevelopment activity on hold during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2008. The delay notwithstanding, at this time, FREIT currently intends, upon improvement in the economic and financing climate, to resume the redevelopment of the Rotunda as planned. To that end, FREIT has had, from time to time, ongoing discussions with potential sources of financing and potential major national and local tenants.

RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT
FREIT operates nine (9) multi-family apartment communities totaling 1,075 apartment units. As indicated in the table above under the caption Segment Information, total revenue and NOI from FREIT’s residential segment for the Current Nine Months increased by 3.0% and 14.1%, respectively, as compared to the Prior Nine Months. For the Current Quarter, total revenue and NOI increased by 3.0% and 11.8%, respectively, as compared to the Prior Year’s Quarter. The increase in total revenue and NOI for the Current Nine Months and Current Quarter are primarily attributable to higher base rental income at many of our residential properties, in addition to overall lower operating costs for the Current Quarter. Current Nine Month results also include a $235,000 insurance recovery relating to storm damages incurred and expensed last year at the Pierre Towers apartment complex. The insurance recovery has been recorded as an offset within operating expenses. The positive operating results for the Current Nine Months and Current Quarter reflect the upward movement of occupancy levels, as evidenced by average occupancy increasing 1.0% and 1.8%, respectively, over last year’s comparable periods.
Our residential revenue is principally composed of monthly apartment rental income. Total rental income is a factor of occupancy and monthly apartment rents. Monthly average residential rents at the end of the Current Nine Months and the Prior Nine Months were $1,561 and $1,533, respectively. A 1% decline in annual average occupancy, or a 1% decline in average rents from current levels, results in an annual revenue decline of approximately $201,000 and $194,000, respectively.
FREIT continues to actively pursue the sale of the Palisades Manor Apartments, in Palisades Park, NJ, the Grandview Apartments in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, and the Heights Manor Apartments in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. The decision to pursue the sale of these properties was based on the Board’s desire to re-deploy the net proceeds arising from the sale to real estate assets in other areas of FREIT’s operations. It is not possible for management to estimate when a sale of any of these properties will occur.
Capital expenditures: Since all of our apartment communities, with the exception of The Boulders, were constructed more than 25 years ago, we tend to spend more in any given year on maintenance and capital improvements than may be spent on newer properties. Major renovation programs (apartment renovations and parking structure restoration) are underway at The Pierre. We have substantially completed modernizing, where required, all apartments and some of the building’s mechanical services. Through July 31, 2011, approximately $4.6 million was expended at The Pierre for these capital improvements, of which approximately $325,000 related to the Current Nine Months. The remaining apartments will be renovated as they become temporarily vacant at an estimated cost of $1 - $1.5 million. We are also in the planning stages of a major parking structure restoration project at The Pierre, which is expected to be completed within the next 2 years, at an expected cost of approximately $1.5 - $2.5 million. These costs are being financed from operating cash flow and cash reserves.







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FINANCING COSTS

Nine Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
2011
2010
($ in thousands)
($ in thousands)
Fixed rate mortgages:
1st Mortgages
Existing
$ 6,531 $ 7,284 $ 2,174 $ 2,427
New (1)
819 - 278 -
2nd Mortgages
Existing
117 253 38 84
Variable rate mortgages:
Acquisition loan-Rotunda
578 599 188 209
Construction loan-Damascus
122 121 40 42
Other
337 279 119 99
8,504 8,536 2,837 2,861
Amortization of Mortgage Costs
220 167 73 61
Financing costs expensed
$ 8,724 $ 8,703 $ 2,910 $ 2,922
(1) Mortgages not in place at beginning of Fiscal 2010.
Total financing costs, before capitalized amounts, for the Current Nine Months increased 0.2%, compared to the prior year’s comparable period. For the Current Quarter, total financing costs decreased 0.4% as compared to the Prior Year’s Quarter.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (“G & A”)
G&A expense for the Current Nine Months and Current Quarter was $1,189,000 and $393,000, respectively, as compared to $1,233,000 and $392,000 for the prior year’s comparable periods. The primary components of G&A are accounting fees, legal & professional fees and Trustees’ fees amounting in the aggregate to $826,000 and $267,000, for the Current Nine Months and the Current Quarter, respectively, as compared to $929,000 and $288,000 for the prior year’s comparable periods.

DEPRECIATION
Depreciation expense from operations for the Current Nine Months and Current Quarter was $4,560,000 and $1,538,000, respectively, as compared to $4,556,000 and $1,492,000 for the prior year’s comparable periods. The increase was primarily attributable to certain new assets becoming operational.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.1 million for the Current Nine Months compared to $9.0 million for the Prior Nine Months. We expect that cash provided by operating activities and cash reserves will be adequate to cover mandatory debt service payments, recurring capital improvements and dividends necessary to retain qualification as a REIT (90% of taxable income).
As at July 31, 2011, FREIT had cash and cash equivalents totaling $6.3 million, compared to $6.8 million at October 31, 2010.




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Credit Line: FREIT has an $18 million line of credit provided by the Provident Bank. The line of credit is for a two year term ending in January 2012, but can be cancelled by the bank, at its will, within 60 days before or after each anniversary date. The credit line will automatically be extended at the termination date of the current term and each subsequent term for an additional period of 24 months, provided there is no default and the credit line has not been cancelled. Draws against the credit line can be used for general corporate purposes, for property acquisitions, construction activities, and letters of credit. Draws against the credit line are secured by mortgages on FREIT’s Franklin Crossing Shopping Center, Franklin Lakes, NJ, retail space in Glen Rock, NJ, Palisades Manor Apartments, Palisades Park, NJ, and Grandview Apartments, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Interest rates on draws will be set at the time of each draw for 30, 60, or 90-day periods, based on our choice of the prime rate or at 175 basis points over the 30, 60, or 90-day LIBOR at the time of the draws. The interest rate on the line of credit has a floor of 4%. As of July 31, 2011, $18 million is available under the line of credit, and no amount is outstanding.
We are in the process of rebuilding the Damascus Center. The total capital required for this project is estimated at $22.7 million. On February 12, 2008, Damascus Centre, LLC closed on a $27.3 million construction loan that is available to fund already expended and future construction costs. As a result of a reevaluation of the future funding needs for this project, on May 6, 2010, Damascus Centre, LLC reduced the amount of the construction loan facility to $21.3 million. This loan has a term of forty-eight (48) months, with one twelve (12) month extension option. FREIT has guaranteed 30% of the loan, and the minority interests, who have a 30% investment in Damascus Centre, LLC, have agreed to indemnify FREIT for their share of the guarantee. Draws against this loan bear interest at the BBA LIBOR daily floating rate plus 135 basis points. As of July 31, 2011, the outstanding balance on the construction loan is $10.4 million. We expect this development project to add to revenues, income, cash flow, and shareholder value.
At July 31, 2011, FREIT’s aggregate outstanding mortgage debt was $202.7 million and bears a weighted average interest rate of 5.37%, and an average life of approximately 4.54 years. FREIT’s fixed rate mortgages are subject to amortization schedules that are longer than the term of the mortgages. As such, balloon payments (unpaid principal amounts at mortgage due date) for all mortgage debt will be required as follows:
Fiscal Year
2012
2013
2014
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
($ in millions)
Mortgage "Balloon" Payments
$10.4
$27.1
$12.1
$24.5
$22.0
$5.0
$45.2
$18.9
$14.4
The following table shows the estimated fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010:
July 31,
October 31,
($ in Millions)
2011
2010
Fair Value
$ 207.6 $ 212.1
Carrying Value
$ 202.7 $ 204.6
Fair values are estimated based on market interest rates at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 and on discounted cash flow analysis. Changes in assumptions or estimation methods may significantly affect these fair value estimates.
FREIT expects to refinance the individual mortgages with new mortgages when their terms expire. To this extent we have exposure to interest rate risk. If interest rates, at the time any individual mortgage note is due, are higher than the current fixed interest rate, higher debt service may be required, and/or refinancing proceeds may be less than the amount of mortgage debt being retired. For example, at July 31, 2011, a 1% interest rate increase would reduce the fair value of our debt by $9.2 million, and a 1% decrease would increase the fair value by $9.9 million.
The $22.5 million mortgage loan entered into by Grande Rotunda, LLC for the acquisition of the Rotunda was scheduled to come due on July 19, 2009, and was extended by the bank until February 1, 2010. On February 1, 2010, a principal payment of $3 million was made reducing the original loan amount of $22.5 million to $19.5 million and the due date was extended until February 1, 2013. As part of the terms of the loan extension agreement, the loan is further collateralized by a first mortgage lien and the assignment of the ground lease on FREIT’s Rochelle Park, NJ land parcel. Under the restructured terms, the interest rate is now 350 basis points above the BBA LIBOR with a floor of 4%, and monthly principal payments of $10,000 are required. An additional principal payment may be required on February 1, 2012 in an amount necessary to reduce the loan to achieve a stipulated debt service coverage ratio. Under the agreement with the equity owners of Grande Rotunda, LLC, FREIT would be responsible for 60% of any cash required by Grande Rotunda, LLC, and 40% would be the responsibility of the minority interest.

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FREIT also has interest rate exposure on its floating rate loans. Currently, FREIT has $29.7 million in floating rate loans outstanding, of which $19.3 million relates to the acquisition loan for The Rotunda and $10.4 million relates to the construction loan for the Damascus Center redevelopment project. A 1% rate fluctuation would impact FREIT’s annual interest cost by approximately $297,000.
We believe that the values of our properties will be adequate to command refinancing proceeds equal to or higher than the mortgage debt to be refinanced. We continually review our debt levels to determine if additional debt can prudently be utilized for property acquisition additions to our real estate portfolio that will increase income and cash flow to our shareholders.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (“FFO”)
Many consider FFO, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the standard measurement of a REIT’s performance. We compute FFO as follows:
Nine Months Ended
Three Months Ended
July 31,
July 31,
2011
2010
2011
2010
(in thousands, except per share)
(in thousands, except per share)
Net income
$ 4,887 $ 4,421 $ 1,834 $ 1,538
Depreciation
4,560 4,556 1,538 1,492
Amortization of deferred leasing costs
215 208 72 72
Deferred rents (Straight lining)
(162 ) (162 ) (73 ) (53 )
Amortization of acquired leases
18 22 6 7
Capital Improvements - Apartments
(367 ) (254 ) (228 ) (134 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,144 ) (1,022 ) (380 ) (330 )
FFO $ 8,007 $ 7,769 $ 2,769 $ 2,592
Per Share - Basic $ 1.15 $ 1.12 $ 0.40 $ 0.37
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
6,942 6,942 6,942 6,942
Note: The FFO calculation for 2010 has been restated to conform to the current year’s presentation.
FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and therefore should not be considered a substitute for net income as a measure of results of operations or for cash flow from operations as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, the application and calculation of FFO by certain other REITs may vary materially from that of FREIT’s, and therefore FREIT’s FFO and the FFO of other REITs may not be directly comparable.

INFLATION
Inflation can impact the financial performance of FREIT in various ways. Our commercial tenant leases normally provide that the tenants bear all or a portion of most operating expenses, which can reduce the impact of inflationary increases on FREIT. Apartment leases are normally for a one-year term, which may allow us to seek increased rents as leases renew or when new tenants are obtained, subject to prevailing market conditions.










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Item 3: Qu a ntitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
See “Commercial Segment”, “Residential Segment” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” under Item 2 above for a detailed discussion of FREIT’s quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures.

Item 4: Co n trols and Procedures
At the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of FREIT’s disclosure controls and procedures. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with participation of FREIT’s management, including FREIT’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who concluded that FREIT’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in FREIT’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended July 31, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, FREIT’s internal control over financial reporting.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in FREIT’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in FREIT’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including FREIT’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Part II:  Other I n formation

Item 1:  Legal Pr o ceedings
None, other than that reported in FREIT’s most recently filed Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2010.

Item 1A:  Risk F a ctors
There were no material changes in any risk factors previously disclosed in FREIT’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, that was filed with the SEC on January 14, 2011.

Item 6: Exhibi t s
Exhibit Index

Exhibit 31.1 - Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2 - Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1 - Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit 32.2 - Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350






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SIGN A TURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.



FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
TRUST OF NEW JERSEY
(Registrant)
Date: September 9, 2011
/s/ Robert S. Hekemian
(Signature)
Robert S. Hekemian
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Donald W. Barney
(Signature)
Donald W. Barney
President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial/Accounting Officer)




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