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

FORM 10-K

 
(MARK ONE)
xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162018
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________ TO _____________
Commission file number:   1-13106001-13106 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
Commission file number:   333-44467-01 (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
California (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)
 
77-0369576 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
77-0369575 (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1100 Park Place, Suite 200
San Mateo, California 94403
(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)
(650) 655-7800
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes x   No o
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     Yes o   No x


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes o  No x
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     Yes o   No x

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.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes x   No o
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     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).
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes x   No o
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     Yes x   No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter)
is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K, or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    x
Essex Portfolio, L.P.    x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large"large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”" "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and “smaller reporting company”"emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Essex Property Trust, Inc.:
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o


Essex Portfolio, L.P.:
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Essex Property Trust, Inc.    o
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes o   No x
Essex Portfolio, L.P.     Yes o   No x

As of June 30, 2016,2018, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of Essex Property Trust, Inc. was $14,824,768,853.$15,684,127,225. The aggregate market value was computed with reference to the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on such date. Shares of common stock held by executive officers, directors and holders of more than ten percent of the outstanding common stock have been excluded from this calculation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This exclusion does not reflect a determination that such persons are affiliates for any other purposes. There is no public trading market for the common units of Essex Portfolio, L.P. As a result, the aggregate market value of the common units held by non-affiliates of Essex Portfolio, L.P., cannot be determined.

As of February 21, 2017, 65,549,47015, 2019, 65,692,107 shares of common stock ($.0001 par value) of Essex Property Trust, Inc. were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
The following document is incorporated by reference in Part IIIPortions of the Annual Report on Form 10-K:definitive Proxy statement forStatement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to Regulation 14A in connection with the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders of Essex Property Trust, Inc. toare incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of
December 31, 2016.2018.
 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This report combines the annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162018 of Essex Property Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Essex Portfolio, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership of which Essex Property Trust, Inc. is the sole general partner.

Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to the "Company," "we," "us," or "our" mean collectively Essex Property Trust, Inc. and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Essex Property Trust, Inc., including Essex Portfolio, L.P., and references to the "Operating Partnership," or "EPLP" mean Essex Portfolio, L.P. and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Essex Portfolio, L.P. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “ESS”"Essex" mean Essex Property Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation thatnot including any of its subsidiaries.

Essex operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”("REIT"), and references to “EPLP” mean Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”). Unless stated otherwise oris the context otherwise requires, references to the “Company,” “Essex,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean collectively ESS, EPLP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ESS and/or EPLP. References to the “Operating Partnership” mean collectively EPLP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by EPLP.

ESS is thesole general partner of and asthe Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 20162018, Essex owned an approximate 96.7%approximately 96.6% of the ownership interest in EPLP. Thethe Operating Partnership with the remaining 3.3%3.4% interest is owned by limited partners. As the sole general partner of EPLP, ESSthe Operating Partnership, Essex has exclusive control of EPLP'sthe Operating Partnership's day-to-day management.

The Company is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT (“UPREIT”("UPREIT") and ESSEssex contributes all net proceeds from its various equity offerings to the Operating Partnership. In return for those contributions, ESSEssex receives a number of Operating Partnership limited partnership units ("OP Units," and the holders of such OP Units, (see definition below) in the Operating Partnership"Unitholders") equal to the number of shares of common stock it has issued in the equity offering.offerings. Contributions of properties to the Company can be structured as tax-deferred transactions through the issuance of OP Units, in the Operating Partnership, which is one of the reasons why the Company is structured in the manner outlined above. Based on the terms of EPLP'sthe Operating Partnership's partnership agreement, OP Units can be exchanged into ESSEssex common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Company maintains a one-for-one relationship between the OP Units of the Operating Partnership issued to ESSEssex and shares of common stock.

The Company believes that combining the reports on Form 10-K of ESSEssex and EPLPthe Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:

enhances investors' understanding of the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation since a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership; and
creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.

Management operates the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership as one business. The management of ESSEssex consists of the same members as the management of EPLP.the Operating Partnership.

All of the Company's property ownership, development and related business operations are conducted through the Operating Partnership and ESSEssex has no material assets, other than its investment in EPLP. ESS'sthe Operating Partnership. Essex's primary function is acting as the general partner of EPLP.the Operating Partnership. As general partner with control of the Operating Partnership, the CompanyEssex consolidates the Operating Partnership for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the assets and liabilities of the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements. ESSEssex also issues equity from time to time and guarantees certain debt of EPLP,the Operating Partnership, as disclosed in this report. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of the Company, including the Company's ownership interests in its joint ventures.co-investments. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for the net proceeds from equity offerings by the Company, which are contributed to the capital of the Operating Partnership in exchange for additional limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”)Units (on a one-for-one share of common stock per OP Unit basis), the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company's business. These sources of capital include the Operating Partnership's working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under its revolving credit facilities, the issuance of secured and unsecured debt and equity securities and proceeds received from disposition of certain properties and joint ventures.co-investments.

The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between ESSEssex and EPLPthe Operating Partnership in the context of how ESSEssex and EPLPthe Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. Shareholders'Stockholders' equity, partners' capital and noncontrolling interestsinterest are the main areas of difference between the consolidated financial statements of the CompanyEssex and those of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership are accounted for as partners' capital in the Operating Partnership's consolidated financial statements and as noncontrolling interestsinterest in the Company'sEssex's consolidated financial statements. The noncontrolling interestsinterest in the Operating Partnership's consolidated financial statements include the interestsinterest of unaffiliated partners in various consolidated partnerships and joint ventureco-investment partners. The noncontrolling interestsinterest in the Company's Essex's

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consolidated financial statements include (i) the same noncontrolling interestsinterest as presented in the Operating Partnership’s consolidated financial statements and (ii) limited partner OP unitholders of the Operating Partnership.Unit holders. The differences between stockholders' equity and partners' capital result from differences in the equity issued at the CompanyEssex and Operating Partnership levels.

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To help investors understand the significant differences between the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership, this report provides separate consolidated financial statements for the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership; a single set of consolidated notes to such financial statements that includes separate discussions of shareholders'stockholders' equity or partners' capital, and earnings per share/unit, as applicable; and a combined Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This report also includes separate Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures sections and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and 18 U.S.C. §1350.

In order to highlight the differences between the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership, the separate sections in this report for the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership specifically refer to the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership. In the sections that combine disclosure of the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership, this report refers to actions or holdings as being actions or holdings of the Company. Although the Operating Partnership is generally the entity that directly or indirectly enters into contracts and joint venturesco-investments and holds assets and debt, reference to the Company is appropriate because the Company is one business and the Company operates that business through the Operating Partnership. The separate discussions of the CompanyEssex and the Operating Partnership in this report should be read in conjunction with each other to understand the results of the Company on a consolidated basis and how management operates the Company.

The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, capital, and cash flows of the Company and the Operating Partnership reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the aforementioned consolidated financial statements for the periods and are normal and recurring in nature, except as otherwise noted.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to such consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein.


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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
20162018 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents

PART I
Forward LookingForward-Looking Statements
 
This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Act.  Such forward-looking statements are described in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the section, “Forward Looking"Forward-Looking Statements."  Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in each forward-looking statement.  Certain factors that might cause such a difference are discussed in this report, including in Item 1A, Risk Factors of this Form 10-K.

Item 1. Business

OVERVIEW

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (“Essex”("Essex"), "ESS", or the “Company”) a Maryland corporation, is an S&P 500 company that operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”("REIT"). The CompanyEssex owns all of its interest in its real estate and other investments directly or indirectly through Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”"Operating Partnership" or “EPLP”"EPLP"). The CompanyEssex is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and as of December 31, 2016 owns a 96.7%2018, had an approximately 96.6% general partnership interest.interest in the Operating Partnership. In this report, the terms “Essex” or the “Company”"Company," "we," "us," and "our" also refer to Essex Property Trust, Inc., itsthe Operating Partnership and those entitiesentities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Essex and/or the Operating Partnership.

The CompanyEssex has elected to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, commencing with the year ended December 31, 1994 as the Company1994. Essex completed anits initial public offering on June 13, 1994. In order to maintain compliance with REIT tax rules, the Company utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue generating or investment activities. All taxable REIT subsidiaries are consolidated by the Company.Company for financial reporting purposes.

The Company is engaged primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of predominantly apartment communities, located along the West Coast.Coast of the United States. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company owned or held an interesthad ownership interests in 245 operating apartment communities, aggregating 59,64559,661 apartment homes, excluding the Company's ownership in preferred equity co-investments, loan investments, as well as twoone operating commercial buildings (totalingbuilding with approximately 140,564106,716 square feet),feet and six active development projects with 2,2231,861 apartment homes in various stages of development (collectively, the “Portfolio”"Portfolio").

The Company’s website address is http://www.essex.com. The Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports, and the Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders are available, free of charge, on its website as soon as practicable after the Company files the reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”("SEC").

BUSINESS STRATEGIES

The following is a discussion of the Company’s business strategies in regards to real estate investment and management.

Business Strategies

Research Driven Approach to Investments The Company believes that successful real estate investment decisions and portfolio growth begin with extensive regional economic research and local market knowledge. The Company continually assesses markets where the Company operates, as well as markets where the Company considers future investment opportunities by evaluating markets and focusing on the following:following strategic criteria:

Focus on markets in majorMajor metropolitan areas that have regional population in excess of one million;
Constraints on new supply driven by: (i) low availability of developable land sites where competing housing could be economically built; (ii) political growth barriers, such as protected land, urban growth boundaries, and potential lengthy and expensive development permit processes; and (iii) natural limitations to development, such as mountains or waterways;
Rental demand is enhanced by affordability of rents relative to costs of for-sale housing; and
Housing demand that is based on job growth, proximity to jobs, high median incomes and the quality of life including related commuting factors.

Recognizing that all real estate markets are cyclical, the Company regularly evaluates the results of its regional economic, and local market research, and adjusts the geographic focus of its portfolio accordingly. The Company seeks to increase its portfolio

allocation in markets projected to have the strongest local economies and to decrease such allocations in markets projected to

have declining economic conditions. Likewise, the Company also seeks to increase its portfolio allocation in markets that have attractive property valuations and to decrease such allocations in markets that have inflated valuations and low relative yields.

Property Operations – The Company manages its communities by focusing on activities that may generate above-average rental growth, tenant retention/satisfaction and long-term asset appreciation.  The Company intends to achieve this by utilizing the strategies set forth below:

Property Management  Oversee delivery of and quality of the housing provided to our residentstenants and manage the properties financial performance.
Capital Preservation –Asset Management isThe Company's asset management services are responsible for the planning, budgeting and completion of major capital improvement projects at the Company’s communities.
Business Planning and Control – Comprehensive business plans are implemented in conjunction with significant investment decisions. These plans include benchmarks for future financial performance based on collaborative discussions between on-site managers and senior management.
Development and Redevelopment – The Company focuses on acquiring and developing apartment communities in supply constrained markets, and redeveloping its existing communities to improve the financial and physical aspects of the Company’s communities.

CURRENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Acquisitions of Real Estate

Acquisitions are an important component of the Company’s business plan, and during 2016,2018, the Company acquired ownership interests in fourtwo communities comprised of 753384 apartment homes for $333.7$139.4 million. 

The following is a summary of 20162018 acquisitions ($ in millions):
 
Property Name Location Apartment Homes Essex Ownership Percentage Ownership Quarter in 2016 Purchase Price
Mio San Jose, CA 103
 100% EPLP Q1 $51.3
Form 15 San Diego, CA 242
 100% EPLP Q1 97.4
Emerson Valley Village Los Angeles, CA 144
 100% EPLP Q4 67.0
Ashton Sherman Village Los Angeles, CA 264
 100% EPLP Q4 118.0
Total 2016 753
  
     $333.7
Property Name Location Apartment Homes Essex Ownership Percentage Ownership Quarter in 2018 Purchase Price 
Meridian at Midtown San Jose, CA 218
 50% Wesco V Q4 104.0
(1) 
Marquis(2)
 San Jose, CA 166
 100% EPLP Q4 35.4
 
Total 2018 384
  
     $139.4
 

(1)
Meridian at Midtown contract price represents the total contract price at 100%.
(2)
In December 2018, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 49.9% membership interest in the Marquis co-investment. As part of the acquisition, the Company paid $4.7 million in cash and issued Operating Partnership units for the remaining equity based on an estimated gross property valuation of $71.0 million and an encumbrance of $45.8 million of mortgage debt.

Dispositions of Real Estate

As part of its strategic plan to own quality real estate in supply-constrained markets, the Company continually evaluates all theof its communities and sells those which no longer meet its strategic criteria. The Company may use the capital generated from the dispositions to invest in higher-return communities or other real estate investments, or to repay debts. The Company believes that the sale of these communities will not have a material impact on its future results of operations or cash flows nor will their sale materially affect its ongoing operations. Generally, the Company seeks to have any impact of earnings dilution resulting from these dispositions offset by the positive impact of its acquisitions, development and redevelopment activities.

In January 2016,June 2018, the Company sold its former headquarters office building,Domain, a 379 apartment home community located in Palo Alto,San Diego, CA for gross proceeds of $18.0$132.0 million, resulting in total gainsa gain of $9.6 million.

During 2016,$22.3 million for the Company sold three apartment communities, Harvest Park, Tuscana, and Candlewood North, for a total of $80.8 million, resulting in total gains of $14.0 million, net of $4.4 million deferred tax gain on sale of real estate.

During 2016, the Company sold two joint venture apartment communities, The Heights and Canyon Creek, for total proceeds of $147.3 million. The Company's share of the gain on the sales was $13.0 million.Company.

In November 2016, the2018, a Company contributed fourco-investment, BEXAEW, LLC ("BEXAEW") sold Enclave at Town Square, a 124 apartment communities, Bridgeport, The Carlyle, Hillsborough Park, and Meadowood to a new entity, BEX II, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of EPLP andhome community located in December 2016 sold a 49.9%

membership interest in BEX IIChino Hills, CA, for a total of $153.2$30.5 million, resulting in total gainsa gain of $126.6 million. Subsequent to this sale,$5.4 million for the Company.


In November 2018, a Company co-investment, Wesco III, LLC ("Wesco III") sold The Summit, a 125 apartment home community located in Chino Hills, CA, for $34.8 million, resulting in a gain of $5.2 million for the Company.

In December 2018, the Company accountssold 8th & Hope, a 290 apartment home community located in Los Angeles, CA for BEX II under$220.0 million, resulting in a gain of $39.6 million for the equity method.Company.

Development Pipeline

The Company defines development projects as new communities that are being constructed, or are newly constructed and are in a phase of lease-up and have not yet reached stabilized operations. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company hadCompany's development pipeline was comprised of four consolidated projects under development and two consolidated development projects and four joint venture projects under development projects comprised of 2,223aggregating 1,861 apartment homes, for anwith total incurred costs of $812.0 million, and estimated costremaining project costs of $1.3 billion,approximately $417.0 million, $310.0 million of which $0.7 billion remains to be expended, and $0.5 billion isrepresents the Company's share.estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.2 billion.

The Company defines predevelopment projects as proposed communities in negotiation or in the entitlement process with an expected high likelihood of becoming entitled development projects. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had various consolidated predevelopment projects. The Company may also acquire land for future development purposes or sale.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s development pipeline ($ in millions):

        As of      As of
     12/31/2016   12/31/2018
    Essex   Incurred Estimated    Essex   Incurred Estimated
Development Pipeline Location Ownership% Apartment Homes 
Project Cost (1)
 
Project Cost(1)
 Location Ownership% Apartment Homes 
Project Cost (1)
 
Project Cost(1)
Development Projects - Consolidated                  
Station Park Green San Mateo, CA 100% 320
 $78
 $239
Station Park Green - Phase II San Mateo, CA 100% 199
 $110
 $141
Station Park Green - Phase III San Mateo, CA 100% 172
 87
 124
Gateway Village Santa Clara, CA 100% 476
 37
 226
 Santa Clara, CA 100% 476
 155
 226
Hollywood Hollywood, CA 100% 200
 43
 105
Total - Consolidated Development Projects    
 796
 115
 465
     1,047
 395
 596
Development Projects - Joint Venture    
  
  
  
      
  
  
The Galloway (at Owens) Pleasanton, CA 55% 255
 87
 89
The Galloway (at Hacienda) Pleasanton, CA 55% 251
 71
 86
Century Towers San Jose, CA 50% 376
 143
 172
Ohlone San Jose, CA 50% 269
 70
 136
500 Folsom (2)
 San Francisco, CA 50% 545
 107
 415
 San Francisco, CA 50% 545
 265
 415
Total - Joint Venture Development Projects    
 1,427
 408
 762
     814
 335
 551
Predevelopment Projects - Consolidated    
  
  
  
      
  
  
Other Projects Various 100% 
 80
 80
 Various 100% 
 71
 71
Total - Predevelopment Projects    
 
 80
 80
Total - Consolidated Predevelopment Projects     
 71
 71
Predevelopment Projects - Joint Venture      
Other Projects Various 50% 
 11
 11
Total - Joint Venture Predevelopment Projects 
 11
 11
Grand Total - Development and Predevelopment Pipeline    
 2,223
 $603
 $1,307
     1,861
 $812
 $1,229

(1) 
Includes costs related to the entire project, including both the Company's and joint venture partners' costs. Includes incurred costs and estimated costs to complete these development projects. For predevelopment projects, only incurred costs are included in estimated costs.
(2) 
Estimated project cost for this development is net of a projected value for low-income housing tax credit proceeds and savings fromthe value of the tax exempt bonds.bond structure.

Redevelopment Pipeline

The Company defines the redevelopment pipeline as existing properties owned or recently acquired, which have been targeted for additional investment by the Company with the expectation of increased financial returns through property improvement.  During redevelopment, apartment homes may not be available for rent and, as a result, may have less than stabilized operations.  As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had ownership interests in sixfive major redevelopment communities aggregating 1,8691,727 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $170.2$140.1 million, of which approximately $65.5$27.8 million remains to be expended.


Long Term Debt

During 2016,2018, the Company made regularly scheduled principal payments and loan payoffs of $177.0$297.5 million of its secured mortgage notes payable at an average interest rate of 5.0%5.1%.

In April 2016,March 2018, the Company issued $450$300.0 million of 3.375%30-year 4.500% senior unsecured notes that mature in April 2026.on March 15, 2048. The interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on AprilMarch 15th and OctoberSeptember 15th of each year, commencing OctoberSeptember 15, 2016,2018, until the maturity date in April 2026.on March 15, 2048. The Company used the net proceeds of this offering to repay indebtedness under its unecured lines ofunsecured credit facilities and for other general corporate and working capital purposes.

Bank Debt

As of December 31, 2016,2018, Fitch Ratings, ("Fitch"), Moody’s Investor Service, and Standard and Poor's (“("S&P”&P") credit agencies rated Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, L.P. BBB+/Stable,Positive, Baa1/Stable, and BBB+/Stable, respectively.

At December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had two lines of unsecured credit aggregating $1.03$1.24 billion. The Company's $1.0$1.2 billion credit facility had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90%0.875%, whichwith a scheduled maturity date in December 2021 with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. In January 2019, the line of credit facility was amended such that the scheduled maturity date was extended to December 2022 with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. The interest rate on the amended line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings. In January 2017, the Company's $1.0 billion credit facility's maturity date was extended to December 2020 with one 18-month extension, exercisablecorporate ratings and is currently at the Company's option.LIBOR plus 0.825%. The Company's $25.0$35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90%0.875%, which is based onwith a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings. The $25.0 million credit facility maturesscheduled maturity date in January 2018.2020.

Equity Transactions

In September 2018, the Company entered into a new equity distribution agreement pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $900.0 million (the "2018 ATM Program"). In connection with the 2018 ATM Program, the Company may also enter into forward sale agreements whereby, at the Company’s discretion, it may sell shares of its common stock under the 2018 ATM Program under forward sales agreements. The use of a forward sales agreement would allow the Company to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of its common stock at the time the agreement is executed, but defer receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date.

Upon entering into the 2018 ATM Program, the Company simultaneously terminated its existing equity distribution agreements, which were entered into in March 2016 in connection with its prior at-the-market equity offering program (the "2016 ATM Program"). During 2016, ESSthe year ended December 31, 2018, the Company did not issuesell any shares of its common stock under its equity distribution program. Furthermore, duringthrough the first quarter2018 ATM Program or through the 2016 ATM Program. Since commencement of 2017 through February 21, 2017, ESSthe 2018 ATM Program, as of December 31, 2018, the Company has not issuedsold any shares of its common stock and there are no outstanding forward sale agreements, and $900.0 million of shares remains available to be sold under its equity distribution program.the 2018 ATM Program.

Co-investments

The Company has entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures or partnerships (including limited liability companies) through which we own an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or land or other investments owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. For each joint venture the Company holds a 50% to 55% non-controlling interest in the venture and will earnearns customary management fees and may earn development fees, asset property management fees, and may also earn a promote interest.

The Company has also made, and may continue in the future to make, preferred equity investments in various multi-familymultifamily development projects. The Company earns a preferred rate of return on these investments.

OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES

The Company is headquartered in San Mateo, California,CA, and has regional offices in Woodland Hills, California; San Jose, California;CA; Irvine, California;CA; San Diego, CaliforniaCA and Bellevue, Washington.WA. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had 1,7991,826 employees.

INSURANCE

The Company purchases general liability and property insurance coverage, including loss of rent, for each of its communities. The Company also purchases limited earthquake, terrorism, environmental and flood insurance. There are certain types of losses which may not be covered or could exceed coverage limits. The insurance programs are subject to deductibles and self-insured retentions in varying amounts. The Company utilizes a wholly owned insurance subsidiary, Pacific Western Insurance LLC ("PWI") to self-insure certain earthquake and property losses. As of December 31, 2016,2018, PWI hashad cash and marketable securities of approximately $69.9$86.6 million, and is consolidated in the Company's financial statements.

All of the Company's communities are located in areas that are subject to earthquake activity. The Company evaluates its financial loss exposure to seismic events by using actuarial loss models developed by the insurance industry and in most cases property vulnerability analysis based on structural evaluations ofby seismic consultants. The Company manages this exposure, where considered appropriate, desirable, and cost-effective, by upgrading properties to increase their resistance to forces caused by seismic events, by considering available funds and coverages provided by PWI and/or by purchasing seismic insurance. TheIn most cases the Company also purchases limited earthquake insurance for certain properties owned by the Company's co-investments.  

In addition, the Company carries other types of insurance coverage related to a variety of risks and exposures.  
Based on market conditions, the Company may change or potentially eliminate insurance coverages, or increase levels of self-insurance. Further, the Company may incur losses, which could be material, due to uninsured risks, deductibles and self-insured retentions, and/or losses in excess of coverage limits.
COMPETITION

There are numerous housing alternatives that compete with the Company’s communities in attracting residents.tenants. These include other apartment communities, condominiums and single-family homes. If the demand for the Company’s communities is reduced or if competitors develop and/or acquire competing housing, rental rates and occupancy may drop which may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company faces competition from other real estate investment trusts,REITs, businesses and other entities in the acquisition, development and operation of apartment communities. Some competitors are larger and have greater financial resources than the Company. This competition may result in increased costs of apartment communities the Company acquires and and/or develops.

WORKING CAPITAL

The Company believes that cash flows generated by its operations, existing cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities balances, availability under existing lines of credit, access to capital markets and the ability to generate cash from the disposition of real estate are sufficient to meet all of its reasonably anticipated cash needs during 2017.2019.

The timing, source and amounts of cash flows provided by financing activities and used in investing activities are sensitive to changes in interest rates, stock price, and other fluctuations in the capital markets environment, which can affect the Company’s plans for acquisitions, dispositions, development and redevelopment activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

See the discussion under the caption, “Risks"Risks Related to Real Estate Investments and Our Operations - The Company’s Portfolio may have environmental liabilitiesliabilities" in Item 1A, Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential effect of environmental regulations on its operations, which discussion under the caption "The Company’s Portfolio may have environmental liabilitiesliabilities" is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.




OTHER MATTERS

Certain Policies of the Company

The Company intends to continue to operate in a manner that will not subject it to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may in the future (i) issue securities senior to its common stock, (ii) fund acquisition activities with borrowings under its line of credit and (iii) offer shares of common stock and/or units of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership or affiliated partnerships as partial consideration for property acquisitions. The Company from time to time acquires partnership interests in partnerships and joint ventures, either directly or indirectly through subsidiaries of the Company, when such entities’ underlying assets are real estate.

The Company invests primarily in apartment communities that are located in predominantly coastal markets within Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area,Northern California, and the Seattle metropolitan area. The Company currently intends to continue to invest in apartment communities in such regions. However, these practices may be reviewed and modified periodically by management.


ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS
For purposes of this section, the term “stockholders”"stockholders" means the holders of shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s common stock and preferred stock. Set forth below are the risks that we believe are material to Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s stockholders and Essex Portfolio, L.P.’s unit holders.unitholders. You should carefully consider the following factors in evaluating our Company, our properties and our business.
Our business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those set forth below, any one of which could cause our actual operating results to vary materially from recent results or from our anticipated future results.
Risks Related to Our Real Estate Investments and Operations
General real estate investment risks may adversely affect property income and values. Real estate investments are subject to a variety of risks. If the communities and other real estate investments do not generate sufficient income to meet operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, cash flow and the ability to make distributions to Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders will be adversely affected. Income from the communities may be further adversely affected by, among other things, the following factors:
changes in the general economic climate;or local climate, including layoffs, plant closings, industry slowdowns, relocations of significant local employers and other events negatively impacting local employment rates and wages and the local economy;
local economic conditions in which the communities are located, such as oversupply of housing or a reduction in demand for rental housing;
the attractiveness of theour communities to tenants;
inflationary environments in which the costs to operate and maintain communities increase at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents, or deflationary environments where we may be exposed to declining rents more quickly under our short-term leases;
competition from other available housing alternatives;
changes in rent control or stabilization laws or other laws regulating housing;
the Company’s ability to provide for adequate maintenance and insurance;
declines in the financial condition of our tenants, which may make it more difficult for us to collect rents from some tenants;
rising crime rates intenants' perceptions of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of our markets;communities and the neighborhoods where they are located; and
changes in interest rates and availability of financing.

As leases at the communities expire, tenants may enter into new leases on terms that are less favorable to the Company. Income and real estate values also may be adversely affected by such factors as applicable laws, (e.g.,including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "Disabilities Act"), Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988 (the "FHAA"), permanent and temporary rent control laws, rent stabilization laws, other laws regulating housing that may prevent the Company from raising rents to offset increased operating expenses, and tax laws). Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, therefore, the Company’s ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions may be quite limited.
Real estate in our markets can at times be difficult to sell quickly at prices we find acceptable. These potential difficulties in selling real estate in our markets may limit our ability to change or reduce the apartment communities in our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we are found to have held, acquired or developed a community primarily with the intent to resell the community, federal tax laws may limit our ability to sell the community without incurring a 100% tax on the gain on the sale of the community and potentially adversely impacting our status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) unless we own the community through one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”).laws.
Short-term leases expose us to the effects of declining market rents, and the Company may be unable to renew leases or relet units as leases expire. Substantially all of our apartment leases are for a term of one year or less. If the Company is unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the units, or if the rental rates upon renewal or reletting are significantly lower than expected rates, then the Company’s results of operations and financial condition will be adversely affected. With these short term leases, our rental revenues are impacted by declines in market rents more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms.
National and regional economic environments can negatively impact the Company’s liquidity and operating results. The Company's forecast for the national economy assumes growth of the gross domestic product of the national economy and the economies of the west coast states. In the event of a recession, the Company could incur reductions in rental rates, occupancy levels, property valuations and increases in operating costs such as advertising and turnover expenses.
Inflation/Deflation A recession may affect rental ratesconsumer confidence and operating expenses.spending and negatively impact the volume and pricing of real estate transactions, which could negatively affect the Company’s liquidity and its ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changes to the economy. Furthermore, if residents do not experience increases in their income, they may be unable or unwilling to pay rent increases, and delinquencies in rent payments and rent defaults may increase.


Rent control, or other changes in applicable laws, or noncompliance with applicable laws, could adversely affect the Company's operations or expose us to liability. Substantial inflationaryThe Company must own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop its properties in compliance with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, some of which may conflict with one another or deflationary pressuresbe subject to limited judicial or regulatory interpretations. These laws and regulations may include zoning laws, building codes, rent control or stabilization laws, federal, state and local tax laws, landlord tenant laws, environmental laws, employment laws, immigration laws and other laws regulating housing or that are generally applicable to the Company's business and operations. Noncompliance with laws could expose the Company to liability. If the Company does not comply with any or all of these requirements, it may have to pay fines to government authorities or damage awards to private litigants. The Company does not know whether these requirements will change or whether new requirements will be imposed. Changes in, or noncompliance with, these regulatory requirements could require the Company to make significant unanticipated expenditures, which could have a negativematerial adverse effect on rental rates and/the Company's financial condition, results of operations or property operating expenses.cash flows.

In addition, rent control or rent stabilization laws and other regulatory restrictions may limit our ability to increase rents and pass through new or increased operating costs to our tenants. There has been a recent increase in municipalities, including those in which we own properties, considering or being urged by advocacy groups to consider rent control or rent stabilization laws and regulations or take other actions which could limit our ability to raise rents based solely on market conditions. These initiatives and any other future enactments of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating multifamily housing, as well as any lawsuits against the Company arising from such rent control or other laws, may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs. Such laws and regulations limit our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, evict tenants or recover increases in our operating expenses and could reduce the value of our communities or make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances. Expenses associated with our investment in these communities, such as debt service, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in rental income from the community. Furthermore, such regulations may negatively impact our ability to attract higher-paying tenants to such communities.
Acquisitions of communities involve various risks and uncertainties and may fail to meet expectations. The Company intends to continue to acquire apartment communities. However, there are risks that acquisitions will fail to meet the Company’s expectations. The Company’s estimates of future income, expenses and the costs of improvements or redevelopment that are necessary to allow the Company to market an acquired apartment community as originally intended may prove to be inaccurate. In addition, following an acquisition, the value and operational performance of an apartment community may be diminished if obsolescence or neighborhood changes occur before we are able to redevelop or sell the community. Also, in connection with such acquisitions, we may assume unknown liabilities, which could ultimately lead to material costs for us.us that we did not expect to incur. The Company expects to finance future acquisitions, in whole or in part, under various forms of secured or unsecured financing or through the issuance of partnership units by the Operating Partnership or related partnerships or joint ventures or additional equity by the Company. The use of equity financing, rather than debt, for future developments or acquisitions could dilute the interest of the Company’s existing stockholders. If the Company finances new acquisitions under existing lines of credit, there is a risk that, unless the Company obtains substitute financing, the Company may not be able to undertake additional borrowing for further acquisitions or developments or such borrowing may be not available on advantageous terms.
Development and redevelopment activities may be delayed, not completed, and/or not achieve expected results. The Company pursues development and redevelopment projects and these projects generally require various governmental and other approvals, which have no assurance of being received. received and/or the timing of which may be delayed from the Company’s expectations. The Company defines development projects as new communities that are being constructed or are newly constructed and are in a phase of lease-up and have not yet reached stabilized operations, and redevelopment projects as existing properties owned or recently acquired that have been targeted for additional investment by the Company with the expectation of increased financial returns through property improvement. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had four consolidated development projects and two joint venture development projects comprised of 1,861 apartment homes for an estimated cost of $1.2 billion, of which $417.0 million remains to be expended, and $310.0 million is the Company's share. In addition, at December 31, 2018, the Company had ownership interests in five major redevelopment projects aggregating 1,727 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $140.1 million, of which approximately $27.8 million remains to be expended.
The Company’s development and redevelopment activities generally entail certain risks, including, among others, the following:others:
funds may be expended and management's time devoted to projects that may not be completed;completed on time or at all;
construction costs of a project may exceed original estimates possibly making the project economically unfeasible;

projects may be delayed due to, without limitation, adverse weather conditions, labor or material shortage, or environmental remediation;
occupancy rates and rents at a completed project may be less than anticipated;
expenses at completed development or redevelopment projects may be higher than anticipated, including, without limitation, due to costs of environmental remediation;remediation or increased costs for labor, materials and leasing;
we may be unable to obtain, or experience a delay in obtaining, necessary zoning, occupancy, or other required governmental or third party permits and authorizations, which could result in increased costs or delay or abandonment of opportunities;
we may be unable to obtain financing with favorable terms, or at all, for the proposed development or redevelopment of a community, which may cause us to delay or abandon an opportunity; and
we may incur liabilities to third parties during the development process, for example, in connection with managing existing improvements on the site prior to tenant terminations and demolition (such as commercial space) or in connection with providing services to third parties (such as the construction of shared infrastructure or other improvements.)

These risks may reduce the funds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders.Essex’s stockholders and the Operating Partnership's unitholders. Further, the development and redevelopment of communities is also subject to the general risks associated with real estate investments. For further information regarding these risks, please see the risk factor above titled "General real estate investment risks may adversely affect property income and values."
Investments in mortgages, andmezzanine loans, subordinated debt, other real estate, and other marketable securities could adversely affect the Company’s cash flow from operations. The Company may invest in equity, preferred equity or debt securities related to real estate and/or other investment securities and/or cash investments, which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to make distributions to Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders, including, without limitation, due to a decline in the value of such investments. The Company may also purchase or otherwise invest in securities issued by entities which own real estate and/or invest in mortgages or unsecured debt obligations. Such mortgages may be first, second or third mortgages, and these mortgages and/or other investments may not be insured or otherwise guaranteed. The Company may make or acquire mezzanine loans, which take the form of subordinated loans secured by second mortgages on the underlying property or loans secured by a pledge of the ownership interests of either the entity owning the property or a pledge of the ownership interests of the entity or entities that owns the interest in the entity owning the property. In general, investments in mortgages include the following risks:
that the value of mortgaged property may be less than the amounts owed, causing realized or unrealized losses;
the borrower may not pay indebtedness under the mortgage when due, requiring the Company to foreclose, and the amount recovered in connection with the foreclosure may be less than the amount owed;
that interest rates payable on the mortgages may be lower than the Company’s cost of funds;
in the case of junior mortgages, that foreclosure of a senior mortgage could eliminate the junior mortgage; and
delays in the collection of principal and interest if a borrower claims bankruptcy.

If any of the above were to occur, it could adversely affect the Company’s cash flows from operations.

Our apartment communities may be subject to unknown or contingent liabilities which could cause us to incur substantial costs. The properties that the Company owns or may acquire are or may be subject to unknown or contingent liabilities for which the Company may have no recourse, or only limited recourse, against the sellers. In general, the representations and warranties provided under the transaction agreements related to the sales of the properties may not survive the closing of the transactions. While the Company will seek to require the sellers to indemnify us with respect to breaches of representations and warranties that survive, such indemnification may be limited and subject to various materiality thresholds, a significant deductible or an aggregate cap on losses. As a result, there is no guarantee that we will recover any amounts with respect to losses due to breaches by the sellers of their representations and warranties. In addition, the total amount of costs and expenses that may be incurred with respect to liabilities associated with apartment communities may exceed our expectations, and we may experience other unanticipated adverse effects, all of which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The geographic concentration of the Company’s communities and fluctuations in local markets may adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and operating results. The Company generated significant amounts of rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016,2018, from the Company’s communities concentrated in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ventura counties), Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area), and the Seattle metropolitan area. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2018, 83% of the Company’s rental revenues were generated from communities located in California. This geographic concentration could present risks if local property market performance falls

below expectations. In general, factors that may adversely affect local market and economic conditions include, among others, the following:

the economic climate, which may be adversely impacted by a reduction in jobs or income levels, industry slowdowns, changing demographics and other factors;
local conditions, such as oversupply of, or reduced demand for, apartment homes;
declines in household formation;formation or employment or lack of employment growth;
rent control or stabilization laws, or other laws regulating rental housing, which could prevent the Company from raising rents to offset increases in operating costs;costs, or the inability or unwillingness of tenants to pay rent increases;
competition from other available apartments and other housing alternatives and changes in market rental rates;
economic conditions that could cause an increase in our operating expenses, including increases in property taxes, utilities and routine maintenance; and
regional specific acts of nature (e.g., earthquakes)earthquakes, fires, floods, etc.).

Because the Company’s communities are primarily located in Southern California, Northern California and the Seattle metropolitan area, the Company is exposed to greater economic concentration risks than if it owned a more geographically diverse portfolio. The Company is susceptible to adverse developments in California and Washington economic and regulatory environments, such as increases in real estate and other taxes, and increased costs of complying with governmental regulations. In addition, the State of California is generally regarded as more litigious and more highly regulated and taxed than many states, which may reduce demand for the Company’s communities. Any adverse developments in the economy or real estate markets in California or Washington, or any decrease in demand for the Company’s communities resulting from the California or Washington regulatory or business environments, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.

The Company may experience various increased costs, including increased property taxes, to own and maintain its properties. Real property taxes on our properties may increase as our properties are reassessed by taxing authorities or as property tax rates change. Thus, our real estate taxes in the State of Washington could increase as a result of property value reassessments or increased property tax rates in that state. A current California law commonly referred to as Proposition 13 generally limits annual real estate tax increases on California properties to 2% of assessed value. However, under Proposition 13, property tax reassessment generally occurs as a result of a “change"change in ownership”ownership" of a property, as specially defined for purposes of those rules. Because the property taxing authorities may not determine whether there has been a “change"change in ownership”ownership" or the actual reassessed value of a property for a period of time after a transaction has occurred, we may not know the impact of a potential reassessment for a considerable amount of time following a particular transaction. Therefore, the amount of property taxes we are required to pay could increase substantially from the property taxes we currently pay or have paid in the past, including on a retroactive basis. In addition, from time to time voters and lawmakers have announced initiatives to repeal or amend Proposition 13 to eliminate its application to commercial and industrial property and/or introduce split tax roll legislation. Such initiatives, if successful, could increase the assessed value and/or tax rates applicable to commercial property in California, including our apartment communities. Further, changes in U.S. federal tax law, including U.S. tax legislation enacted in December 2017 (the "2017 Tax Legislation"), could cause state and local governments to alter their taxation of real property.

The Company may experience increased costs associated with capital improvements and routine property maintenance, such as repairs to the foundation, exterior walls, and rooftops of its properties, as its properties advance through their life-cycles. In some cases, we may spend more than budgeted amounts to make necessary improvements or maintenance. Increases in the Company’s expenses to own and maintain its properties could adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Competition in the apartment community market and other housing alternatives may adversely affect operations and the rental demand for the Company’s communities. There are numerous housing alternatives that compete with the Company’s communities in attracting residents.tenants. These include other apartment communities, condominiums and single-family homes that are available for rent or for sale in the markets in which theour communities are located. Competitive housing in a particular area and the increasing affordability of owner occupied singleowner-occupied single- and multi-familymultifamily homes caused by lower housing prices, mortgage interest rates and government programs to promote home ownership or create additional rental and/or other types of housing, could adversely affect the Company’s ability to retain its residents,tenants, lease apartment homes and increase or maintain rents. If the demand for the Company’s communities is reduced or if competitors develop and/or acquire competing apartment communities, rental rates may drop, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Company also faces competition from other real estate investment trusts,companies, REITs, businesses and other entities in the

acquisition, development and operation of apartment communities. This competition may result in an increase in prices and costs of apartment communities that the Company acquires and/or develops.

The Company’s ownership of co-investments, including joint ventures and joint ownership of communities, its ownership of properties with shared facilities with a home owners'homeowners' association or other entity, its ownership of properties subject to a ground lease and its preferred equity investments and its other partial interests in corporations and limited partnershipsentities that own communities, could limit the Company’s ability to control such communities and may restrict our ability to finance, sell or otherwise transfer our interests in these properties and expose us to loss of the properties if such agreements are breached by us or terminated.
The Company defines development projects as new communities that are being constructedhas entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into certain co-investments, including joint ventures or are newly constructed and arepartnerships through which it owns an indirect economic interest in a phaseless than 100% of lease-up and have not yet reached stabilized operations.the community or land or other investments owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had, two consolidated development projects and fourthrough several joint venture development projects comprised of 2,223 apartment homes for an estimated cost of $1.3 billion, of which $0.7 billion remains to be expended, and $0.5 billion is the Company's share. In addition, as of December 31, 2016, the Company hadventures, an interest in 11,27410,613 apartment homes in operating communities with joint ventures for a total book value of $0.8 billion.$833.3 million.

Joint venture partners often have shared control over the development and operation of the joint venture assets. Therefore, it is possible that a joint venture partner in an investment might become bankrupt, or have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with the Company’s business interests or goals, or be in a position to take action contrary to the Company’s instructions or requests, or its policies or objectives. Consequently, a joint venture partners’partner's actions might subject property owned by the joint venture to additional risk. Although the Company seeks to maintain sufficient influence over any joint venture to achieve its objectives, the Company may be unable to take action without its joint venture partners’ approval. A joint venture partner might fail to approve decisions that are in the Company’s best interest.interests. Should a joint venture partner become bankrupt, the Company could become liable for such partner’s share of joint venture liabilities. In some instances, the Company and the joint venture partner may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell arrangement, which could cause the Company to sell its interest, or acquire a partner’s interest, at a time when the Company otherwise would have not have initiated such a transaction.
From time to time, the Company, through the Operating Partnership, invests in corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies or other entities that have been formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing, financing, or managing real property. For example, the Company has made co-investments in the form of preferred equity investments in third party entities that own real estate.estate and may continue in the future to make such preferred equity or other co-investments. With preferred equity investments and certain other investments,co-investments, the Operating Partnership’s interest in a particular entity is typically less than a majority of the outstanding voting interests of that entity. Therefore, the Operating Partnership’s ability to control the daily operations of such an entityco-investment may be limited. Furthermore, the Operating Partnership may not have the power to remove a majority of the board of directors (in the case of a corporation) or the general partner or partners (in the case of a limited partnership) of such an entityco-investment in the event that its operations conflict with the Operating Partnership’s objectives. The Operating Partnership may not be able to dispose of its interests in such an entity.co-investment. In the event that such an entityco-investment becomes insolvent or fails to develop or operate the property in the manner anticipated and expected, the Operating Partnership may not receive the expected return in its expected timeframe or at all and may lose up to its entire investment in, and any advances to, the entity.co-investment. The Company may also incur losses if any guarantees or indemnifications were made by the Company.
The Company also owns properties indirectly under "downREIT""DownREIT" structures. The Company has entered into, and in the future may enter into, transactions that could require the Company to pay the tax liabilities of partners, which contribute assets into downREITs,DownREITs, joint ventures or the Operating Partnership, in the event that certain taxable events, which are within the Company’s control, occur. Although the Company plans to hold the contributed assets or, if such assets consist of real property, defer recognition of gain on sale of such assets pursuant to the like-kind exchange rules under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Company can provide no assurance that the Company will be able to do so and if such tax liabilities were incurred they could have a material impact on its financial position.
Also, from time to time, the Company invests in properties which may be subject to certain shared facilities agreements with homeowners' associations and other entities and/or invests in properties subject to ground leases where a subtenant may have certain similar rights to that of a party under such a shared facilities agreement. For such properties, the Company's ability to control the expenditure of capital improvements and its allocation with such other parties may adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may pursue acquisitions of other REITs and real estate companies, which may not yield anticipated results and could adversely affect our results of operations. We may make acquisitions of and investments in other REITs and real estate companies that offer properties and communities to augment our market coverage, or enhance our property offerings. We may also enter into strategic alliances or joint ventures to achieve these goals. There can be no assurance that we will be able to identify suitable acquisition, investment, alliance, or joint venture opportunities, that we will be able to consummate any such transactions or relationships on terms and conditions acceptable to us, or that such transactions or relationships will be

successful. In addition, our original estimates and

assumptions used in assessing any acquisition may be inaccurate, and we may not realize the expected financial or strategic benefits of any such acquisition.
These transactions or any other acquisitions involve risks and uncertainties. For example, as a consequence of such transactions, we may assume unknown liabilities, which could ultimately lead to material costs for us. In addition, the integration of acquired businesses or other acquisitions may not be successful and could result in disruption to other parts of our business. To integrate acquired businesses or other acquisitions, we must implement our management information systems, operating systems and internal controls, and assimilate and manage the personnel of the acquired operations. The expected synergies from acquisitions may not be fully realized, which could result in increased costs or other issues and have an adverse effect on our business. There can be no assurance that all pre-acquisition property due diligence will have identified all material issues that might arise with respect to such acquired business and its properties or as to any such other acquisitions. Any future acquisitions we make may also require significant additional debt or equity financing, which, in the case of debt financing, would increase our leverage and potentially affect our credit ratings and, in the case of equity or equity-linked financing, could be dilutive to ourEssex's existing stockholders.stockholders and the Operating Partnership's unitholders. These and other factors could harm our ability to achieve anticipated levels of profitability at acquired operations or realize other anticipated benefits of an acquisition, and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, therefore, the Company's ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions may be limited. Real estate investments are illiquid and in our markets can at times be difficult to sell at prices we find acceptable. We may be unable to consummate such dispositions in a timely manner, on attractive terms, or at all. These potential difficulties in selling real estate in our markets may limit our ability to change or reduce the apartment communities in our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we are found to have held, acquired or developed a community as inventory or primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business, federal tax laws may limit our ability to sell the community without incurring a 100% tax on the gain on the sale of the community and potentially adversely impacting our status as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") unless we own the community through one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRSs").
Compliance with laws benefiting disabled persons may require the Company to make significant unanticipated expenditures or impact the Company’s investment strategy. A numberUnder the Disabilities Act, all places of public accommodation are required to comply with federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The FHAA requires that multifamily communities first occupied after March 13, 1991 be accessible to handicapped tenants and visitors. These and other federal, state and local laws (including the Americans with Disabilities Act) and regulations exist that may require modifications to existing buildings or restrict certain renovations by requiring improved access to such buildings by disabled persons and may require other structural features which add to the cost of buildings under construction. Legislation or regulations adopted in the future may impose further burdens or restrictions on the Company with respect to improved access by disabled persons. The costs of compliance with these laws and regulations may be substantial. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants and also could result in an order to correct any noncomplying feature, which could result in substantial capital expenditures.
The Company may not be able to lease its retail/commercial space consistent with its projections or at market rates. The Company has retail/commercial space in its portfolio.portfolio, which represents approximately 2% of our total revenue. The retail/commercial space at our properties, among other things, serve as additional amenity for our residents.tenants. The long term nature of our retail/commercial leases, and characteristics of many of our retail/commercial tenants (small, local businesses) may subject us to certain risks. We may not be able to lease new space for rents that are consistent with our projections or at market rates.rates, and the longer term leases for existing space could result in below market rents over time. Also, when leases for our existing retail/commercial space expire, the space may not be relet or the terms of reletting, including the cost of allowances and concessions to tenants, may be less favorable that the current lease terms. Our properties compete with other properties with retail/commercial space. The presence of competitive alternatives may affect our ability to lease space and the level of rents we can obtain. If our retail/commercial tenants experience financial distress or bankruptcy, they may fail to comply with their contractual obligations, seek concessions in order to continue operations or cease their operations, which could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition. The revenue from our retail/commercial space represents approximately 2% of our total rental revenue.
The Company’s portfolio may have environmental liabilities. Under various federal, state and local environmental and public health laws, regulations and ordinances we have been from time to time, and may be required in the future, regardless of knowledge or responsibility, to investigate and remediate the effects of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum product releases at our properties (including in some cases naturally occurring substances such as methane and radon gas) and may be held liable under these laws or common law to a governmental entity or to third parties for response costs, property damage, personal injury or natural resources damages and for investigation and remediation costs incurred as a result of the impacts

resulting from such releases. While the Company is unaware of any such response action required or damage claims associated with its existing properties which individually or in aggregate would have a materially adverse effect on our business, assets, financial condition or results of operations, potential future costs and damage claims may be substantial and could exceed any insurance coverage we may have for such events or such coverage may not exist. Further, the presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate any such impacts, may adversely affect our ability to borrow against, develop, sell or rent the affected property. In addition, some environmental laws create or allow a government agency to impose a lien on the impacted property in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs as a result of responding to hazardous or toxic substance or petroleum product releases.
Investments in real property create a potential for environmental liabilities on the part of the owner of such real property. The Company carries certain limited insurance coverage for this type of environmental risk as to its properties; however, such coverage is not fully available for all properties and, as to those properties for which limited coverage is fully available it may not apply to certain claims arising from known conditions present on those properties. In general, in connection with the ownership (direct or indirect), operation, financing, management and development of its communities, the Company could be considered as the owner or operator of such properties or as having arranged for disposal or treatment of hazardous substances

present there and therefore may be potentially liable for removal or clean-up costs, as well as certain other costs and environmental liabilities. The Company may also be subject to governmental fines and costs related to injuries to third persons and damage to their property.
Properties which we intend to acquire undergo a pre-acquisition Phase I environmental site assessment, which is intended to afford the Company protection against so-called “owner liability”"owner liability" under the primary federal environmental law, as well as further environmental assessment, which may involve invasive techniques such as soil or ground water sampling where conditions warranting such further assessment are identified and seller’s consent is obtained. While such assessments are conducted in accordance with applicable “all"all appropriate inquiry" standards, no assurance can be given that all environmental conditions present on or beneath or emanating from a given property will be discovered or that the full nature and extent of those conditions which are discovered will be adequately ascertained and quantified.
In connection with our ownership, operation and development of communities, from time to time we undertake remedial action in response to the presence of subsurface or other contaminants, including contaminants in soil, groundwater and soil vapor beneath or affecting our buildings. The Company does so pursuant to appropriate environmental regulatory requirements with the objective of obtaining regulatory closure or a no further action determination that will allow for future use, development and sale of any impacted community.
Certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials ("ACMs") into the air or exposure to lead-based paint ("LBP"), and third parties may seek recovery from owners or operators of apartment communities for personal injury associated with ACMs or LBP.
Mold growth may occur when excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed in a timely manner. Although the occurrence of mold at multi-familymultifamily and other structures, and the need to remediate such mold, is not a new phenomenon, there has been increased awareness in recent years that certain molds may in some instances lead to adverse health effects, including allergic or other reactions. The Company has adopted policies for promptly addressing and resolving reports of mold when it is detected, and to minimize any impact mold might have on residentstenants of the property. The Company believes its mold policies and proactive response to address any known mold existence reduce its risk of loss from these cases; however, no assurance can be provided that the Company has identified and responded to all mold occurrences.
California has enacted legislation, commonly referred to as "Proposition 65," requiring that "clear and reasonable" warnings be given to persons who are exposed to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, including tobacco smoke.  Although the Company has sought to comply with Proposition 65 requirements, the Companywe cannot assure you that the Company will not be adversely affected by litigation relating to Proposition 65.
Methane gas is a naturally-occurring gas that is commonly found below the surface in several areas, particularly in the Southern California coastal areas. Methane is a non-toxic gas, but is flammable and can be explosive at sufficient concentrations when in confined spaces and exposed to an ignition source. Naturally-occurring, methane gas is regulated at the state and federal level as a greenhouse gas but is not otherwise regulated as a hazardous substance; however some local governments, such as Los Angeles County, require that new buildings constructed in areas designated methane gas zones install detection and/or venting systems. Methane gas is also associated with certain industrial activities, such as former municipal waste landfills. Radon is also a naturally-occurring gas that is found below the surface and can pose a threat to human health requiring abatement action if present in sufficient concentration within occupied areas. The Company cannot assure you that it

will not be adversely affected by costs related to its compliance with methane or radon gas related requirements or litigation costs related to methane or radon gas.
We cannot assure you that costs or liabilities incurred as a result of environmental matters will not affect our ability to make distributions to Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders, or that such costs or liabilities will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations; provided, however, the Company is unaware of any pending or threatened alleged claim resulting from such matters which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company may incur general uninsured losses. The Company purchases general liability and property, including loss of rent, insurance coverage for each of its communities. The Company may also purchasespurchase limited earthquake, terrorism, environmental and flood insurance. Thereinsurance for some of its communities. However, there are certain types of losses, whichgenerally catastrophic in nature, such as losses due to wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, pollution, environmental matters or extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, fires and floods that are uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may not be covered or could exceed coverage limits. The insurance programs areinsured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Insurance risks associated with potential terrorist acts could sharply increase the premiums the Company pays for coverage against property and self-insured retentions in varying amounts.casualty claims. The Company utilizes a wholly owned insurance subsidiary, Pacific Western Insurance LLC ("PWI"), to self-insure certain earthquake and property

losses. losses for some of the communities in its portfolio. As of December 31, 2016,2018, PWI has cash and marketable securities of approximately $69.9$86.6 million, and is consolidated in the Company's financial statements. The value of the marketable securities of PWI could decline, and if a decline in value were to occur, PWI's ability to cover all or any portion of the amount of any insured losses could be adversely affected.
All the communities are located in areas that are subject to earthquake activity. The Company evaluates its financial loss exposure to seismic events by using actuarial loss models developed by the insurance industry and in most cases property vulnerability analysis based on structural evaluations of seismic consultants. The Company manages this exposure, where considered appropriate, desirable, and cost-effective, by upgrading properties to increase their resistance to forces caused by seismic events, by considering available funds and coverages provided by PWI and/or, in some cases, by purchasing seismic insurance. Purchasing seismic insurance coverage can be costly and such seismic insurance is in limited supply. As a result, the Company may experience a shortage in desired coverage levels if market conditions are such that insurance is not available, or the cost of the insurance makes it, in managementsmanagement's view, not economically practical. The Company purchasesmay purchase limited earthquake insurance for certain high-density properties and in most cases assets owned by the Company's co-investments.

The Company carries other types of insurance coverage related to a variety of risks and exposures. Based on market conditions, the Company may change or potentially eliminate insurance coverages, or increase levels of self-insurance. Further, we cannot assure you that the Company will not incur losses, which could be material, due to uninsured risks, deductibles and self-insured retentions, and/or losses in excess of coverage limits.

We have significant investments in large metropolitan markets, such as the metropolitan markets in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay AreaNorthern California, and Seattle. These markets may in the future be the target of actual or threatened terrorist attacks. Future terrorist attacks in these markets could directly or indirectly damage our communities, both physically and financially, or cause losses that exceed our insurance coverage. Our communities could also directly or indirectly be the location or target of actual or threatened terrorist attacks, crimes, shootings, other acts of violence or other incidents beyond our control, the occurrence of which could directly impact the value of our communities through damage, destruction, loss or increased security costs, as well as operational losses due to reduction of traffic and rental demand for our communities, and the availability of insurance for such acts may be limited or may be subject to substantial costs. If such an incident were to occur at one of our communities, we may also be subject to significant liability claims. Such events and losses could significantly affect our ability to operate those communities and materially impair our ability to achieve our expected results. Additionally, we may be obligated to continue to pay any mortgage indebtedness and other obligations relating to affected properties.

Although the Company may carry insurance for potential losses associated with its communities, employees, residents,tenants, and compliance with applicable laws, it may still incur losses due to uninsured risks, deductibles, copayments or losses in excess of applicable insurance coverage and those losses may be material. In the event of a substantial loss, insurance coverage may not be able to cover the full replacement cost of the Company’s lost investment, or the insurance carrier may become insolvent and not be able to cover the full amount of the insured losses. Changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors might also affect the Company’s ability to replace or renovate an apartment community after it has been damaged or destroyed. In addition, certain causalities and/or losses incurred may expose the Company in the future to higher insurance premiums.


Climate change may adversely affect our business. To the extent that climate change does occur, we may experience extreme weather and changes in precipitation and temperature, all of which may result in physical damage or a decrease in demand for our communities located in these areas or affected by these conditions. Should the impact of climate change be material in nature or occur for lengthy periods of time, our financial condition or results of operations may be adversely affected.

In addition, changes in federal and state legislation and regulation on climate change could result in increased capital expenditures to improve the energy efficiency of our existing communities and could also require us to spend more on our new development communities without a corresponding increase in revenue. For example, various federal, regional and state laws and regulations have been implemented or are under consideration to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions, including the recently updated California energy efficiency standards, referred to as Title 24 or The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings. Among other things, "green" building codes may seek to reduce emissions through the imposition of standards for design, construction materials, water and energy usage and efficiency and waste management. The imposition of such requirements in the future could increase the costs of maintaining or improving our existing properties or developing properties (for example, to improve their energy efficiency and/or resistance to inclement weather) without a corresponding increase in revenue, resulting in adverse impacts to our operating results. Further, the impact of climate change may increase the cost of, or make unavailable, property insurance or other hazard insurance on terms we find acceptable or necessary to adequately protect our properties.

Accidental death or severe injuries due to fire,fires, floods, other natural disasters or other hazards could adversely affect our business and results of operations. The accidental death or severe injuries of persons living in our communities due to fire,fires, floods, other natural disasters or other hazards could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Our insurance coverage may not cover all losses associated with such events, and we may experience difficulty marketing communities where any such events have occurred, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Adverse changes in laws may adversely affect the Company's liabilities and/or operating costs relating to its properties and its operations. Increases in real estate taxes and income, service and transfer taxes cannot always be passed through to residentstenants or users in the form of higher rents, and may adversely affect the Company's cash available for distribution and its ability to make distributions to itsEssex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders and pay amounts due on its debt.debts. Similarly, changes in laws increasing the potential liability of the Company and/or its operating costs on a range of issues, including those regarding potential liability for other environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions, as well as changes in laws affecting development, construction and safety requirements, may result in significant unanticipated expenditures, including without limitation, those related to structural or seismic retrofit or more costly operational safety systems and programs, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. For example, (1) the California statute, the "Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2009,2008," also known as "SB375""SB375,", provides that, in order to reduce greenhouse emissions, there should be regional planning to coordinate housing needs with regional transportation and such planning could lead to restrictions on, or increases in, property development that adversely affect the Company and (2) the Environmental Protection Agency has implemented a program for long-term phase out of HCFC-22 coolant (freon) by 2030, which could lead to increased capital and/or operating costs. In addition, in Richmond and Mountain View, California, both of which are in the San Francisco Bay Area, rent control initiatives were recently passed by the voters. These initiatives and any other future enactments of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating multi-family housing, as well as any lawsuits against the Company arising from such rent control or other laws, may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs.
The soundness of financial institutions could adversely affect us. We maintain cash and cash equivalent balances, including significant cash amounts of our wholly owned insurance subsidiary, Pacific Western Insurance LLC,PWI, as well as 401(k) plan assets in a limited number of financial institutions. Our cash balances are generally in excess of federally insured limits. The

failure or collapse of one or more of these financial institutions may materially adversely affect our ability to recover our cash balances or the 401(k) assets. Certain financial institutions are lenders under our credit facilities, and, from time to time, we execute transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry. In the event that the volatility of the financial markets adversely affects these financial institutions or counterparties, we or other parties to the transactions with us may be unable to complete transactions as intended, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Additionally, certain of our tax-exempt bond financing documents require us to obtain a guarantee from a financial institution of payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. The guarantee may take the form of a letter of credit, surety bond, guarantee agreement or other additional collateral. If the financial institution defaults in its guarantee obligations, or if we are unable to renew the applicable guarantee or otherwise post satisfactory collateral, a default will occur under the applicable tax-exempt bonds and the community could be foreclosed upon if we do not redeem the bonds.
Failure to succeed in new markets may limit the Company’s growth. The Company may make acquisitions or commence development activity outside of its existing market areas if appropriate opportunities arise. The Company’s historical experience in its existing markets does not ensure that it will be able to operate successfully in new markets. The Company may be exposed to a variety of risks if it chooses to enter new markets. These risks include, among others:

an inability to evaluate accurately local apartment market conditions and local economies;
an inability to identify appropriate acquisition opportunities or to obtain land for development;
an inability to hire and retain key personnel; and
lack of familiarity with local governmental and permitting procedures.

Current volatility in market and economic conditions may impact the accuracy of the various estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements and footnotes to the financial statements. Various estimates are used in the preparation of our financial statements, including estimates related to the fair value of tangible and intangible assets and the carrying value of our real estate investments. Often these estimates require the use of local market knowledge and data that is difficult to assess, as well as estimates of future cash flows associated with our real estate investments that can also be difficult to accurately predict. Although our management believes it has been prudent and used reasonable judgment in making these estimates, it is possible that actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

Our business and reputation depend on our ability to continue providing high quality housing and consistent operation of our communities, the failure of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business and reputation depend on providing tenants with quality housing with highly reliable services, including with respect to water and electric power, along with the consistent operation of our communities, including a wide variety of amenities such as covered parking, swimming pools, clubhouses with fitness facilities, playground areas, tennis courts and similar features. Public utilities, especially those that provide water and electric power, are fundamental for the consistent operation of our communities. The delayed delivery or any material reduction or prolonged interruption of these services may cause tenants to terminate their leases, or may result in a reduction of rents and/or increase in our costs or other issues. In addition, we may fail to provide quality housing and continuous access to amenities as a result of other factors, including mechanical failure, power outage, human error, vandalism, physical or electronic security breaches, war, terrorism or similar events. Such service interruptions, mechanical failures or other events may also expose us to additional liability claims and damage our reputation and brand, and could cause tenants to terminate or not renew their leases, or prospective tenants to seek housing elsewhere. Any such failures could impair our ability to continue providing quality housing and consistent operation of our communities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s real estate assets may be subject to impairment charges. The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of its real estate assets under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). Factors considered in evaluating impairment of the Company’s existing multi-familymultifamily real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, recurring property operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Generally, a multi-familymultifamily real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the undiscounted, estimated future cash flows of the asset over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. Assumptions used to estimate annual and residual cash flow and the estimated holding period of such assets require the judgment of management. There can be no assurance that the Company will not take charges in the future related to the impairment of the Company’s assets. Any future impairment charges could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.
We face risks associated with land holdings and related activities. We hold land for future development and may in the future acquire additional land holdings. The risks inherent in purchasing, owning and developing land increase as demand for apartments, or rental rates, decrease. Real estate markets are highly uncertain and, as a result, the value of undeveloped land may fluctuate significantly. In addition, carrying costs can be significant and can result in losses or reduced profitability. As a result, we hold certain land, and may, in the future acquire additional land, in our development pipeline at a cost we may not be able to fully recover or at a cost which may preclude our developing a profitable multi-familymultifamily community. If there are subsequent changes in the fair value of our land holdings which we determine is less that the carrying basis of our land holdings reflected in our financial statements plus estimated costs to sell, we may be required to take future impairment changes which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Under certain circumstances, assets owned by a subsidiary REIT may be required to be disposed of via a sale of capital stock rather than an asset sale. Under certain circumstances, assets owned by a subsidiary REIT may be required to be disposed of via a sale of capital stock rather than as an asset sale by that subsidiary REIT, which may limit the number of persons willing to acquire indirectly any assets held by that subsidiary REIT. As a result, we may not be able to realize a return on our investment in a joint venture that utilizes a subsidiary REIT structure, at the time or on the terms we desire.


We may from time to time be subject to litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may be a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Financings

Capital and credit market conditions may affect the Company’s access to sources of capital and/or the cost of capital, which could negatively affect the Company’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. In periods when the capital and credit markets experience significant volatility, the amounts, sources and cost of capital available to the Company may be adversely affected. Our current balance sheet, the debt capacity available on the unsecured line of credit with a diversified bank group, access to the public and private placement debt markets and secured debt financing providers such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provides some insulation from volatile capital markets. We primarily use external financing, including sales of equity securities, to fund acquisitions, developments, and redevelopments and to refinance indebtedness as it matures. If sufficient sources of external financing are not available to us on cost effective terms, we could be forced to limit our acquisition, development and redevelopment activity and/or take other actions to fund our business activities and repayment of debt, such as selling assets, reducing our cash dividend or paying out less than 100% of our taxable income. In general, to the extent that the Company’s access to capital and credit is at a higher cost than the Company has experienced in recent years (reflected in higher interest rates for debt financing or a lower stock price for equity financing without a corresponding change to investment cap rates) the Company’s ability to make acquisitions, develop communities, obtain new financing, and refinance existing borrowing at competitive rates could be adversely affected, which would impact the Company's financial standing and related credit rating. In addition, if our ability to obtain financing is adversely affected, we may be unable to satisfy scheduled maturities on existing financing through other sources of our liquidity, which, in the case of secured financings, could result in lender foreclosure on the apartment communities securing such debt.
The Company could be negatively impacted by the condition of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and by changes in government support for multi-family housing.Historically, the Company has utilized borrowing from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There

are no assurances that these entities will lend to the Company in the future. Beginning in 2011, the Company has primarily utilized unsecured debt and has repaid secured debt at or near their respective maturity and has placed less reliance on agency mortgage debt financing. Potential options have been proposed for the future of agency mortgage finance in the U.S. that could involve the phase out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While we believe Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to provide liquidity to our sector, should they discontinue doing so, have their mandates changed or reduced or be disbanded or reorganized by the government or if there is reduced government support for multi-family housing more generally, it may adversely affect interest rates, capital availability, development of multi-family communities and the value of multi-family residential real estate and, as a result, may adversely affect the Company and its growth and operations.
Debt financing has inherent risks. At December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had approximately $5.6 billion of indebtedness (including $506.7$619.6 million of variable rate indebtedness, of which $25.0$175.0 million is subject to an interest rate swap effectively fixing the interest rate on $25.0$175.0 million in debt. The Company has also entered into interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $150.0 million, with settlement payments starting in March 2017. $20.7$9.9 million is subject to interest rate cap protection). The Company is subject to the risks normally associated with debt financing, including, among others, the following:
cash flow may not be sufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest;
inability to refinance maturing indebtedness on encumbered apartment communities;
inability to comply with debt covenants could cause defaults and an acceleration of maturity dates; and
paying debt before the scheduled maturity date could result in prepayment penalties.

The Company may not be able to renew, repay or refinance its indebtedness when due or may be required to refinance its indebtedness at higher interest rates or on terms that may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness. If the Company is unable to refinance its indebtedness on acceptable terms, or not at all, the Company might be forced to dispose of one or more of its properties on disadvantageous terms, which might result in losses. Such losses could have an adverse effect on the Company and its ability to make distributions to itsEssex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders and pay amounts due on its debt. Furthermore, if a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and the Company is unable to meet mortgage payments, the mortgagee could foreclose on the property, appoint a receiver and exercise rights under an assignment of rents and leases, or pursue other remedies, all with a consequential loss of revenues and asset value. Foreclosures could also create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, thereby hindering our ability to meet REIT distribution requirements.
Debt financing of communities may result in insufficient cash flow to service debt and fund distributions. Where appropriate, the Company intends to continue to use leverage to increase the rate of return on the Company’s investments and to provide for additional investments that the Company could not otherwise make. There is a risk that the cash flow from the communities will be insufficient to meet both debt payment obligations and the REIT distribution requirements of the real estate investment trust provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).Code. Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund our operations, working capital and capital expenditures, depends on our ability to generate cash in the future. There is a risk that we may not be able to refinance existing indebtedness or that a refinancing will not be done on as favorable terms, which in either case could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. To a certain extent, our cash flow is subject to general economic,

industry, regional, financial, competitive, operating, legislative, regulatory, taxation and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had 6150 consolidated communities encumbered by debt. With respect to the 61such communities, encumbered by debt, all of them are secured by deeds of trust relating solely to those communities. The holders of this indebtedness will have rights with respect to these communities and, if debt payment obligations are not met, lenders may seek foreclosure of communities which would reduce the Company’s income and net asset value, and its ability to service other debt.
Compliance requirements of tax-exempt financing and below market rent requirements may limit income from certain communities. At December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had approximately $281.7$269.6 million of variable rate tax-exempt financing. This tax-exempt financing provides for certain deed restrictions and restrictive covenants. The Company expects to engage in tax-exempt financings in the future. If the compliance requirements of the tax-exempt financing restrict our ability to increase our rental rates to low or moderate income residents,tenants, or eligible/qualified residents,tenants, then our income from these properties may be limited. While we generally believe that the interest rate benefit attendant to properties with tax-exempt bonds more than outweigh any loss of income due to restrictive covenants or deed restrictions, this may not always be the case. Some of these requirements are complex and our failure to comply with them may subject us to material fines or liabilities. Certain state and local authorities may impose additional rental restrictions. These restrictions may limit income from the tax-exempt financed communities if the Company is required to lower rental rates to attract residentstenants who satisfy the median income test. If the Company does not reserve the required number of apartment homes for residentstenants satisfying these income requirements, the tax-exempt status of the bonds may be terminated, the obligations under the bond documents may be accelerated and the Company may be subject to additional contractual liability. Besides the limitations due to tax-exempt financing requirements, the income

from certain communities may be limited due to below market rent ("BMR") requirements imposed by local authorities in connection with the original development of the community.
The indentures governing our notes and other financing arrangements contain restrictive covenants that limit our operating flexibility. The indentures that govern our publicly registered notes contain financial and operating covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to take specific actions, even if we believe them to be in our best interest, including restrictions on our ability to:
consummate a merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets; and
incur additional secured and unsecured indebtedness.

The instruments governing our other unsecured indebtedness require us to meet specified financial covenants, including covenants relating to net worth, fixed charge coverage, debt service coverage, the amounts of total indebtedness and secured indebtedness, leverage and certain investment limitations. These covenants may restrict our ability to expand or fully pursue our business strategies. Our ability to comply with these provisions and those contained in the indentures governing the notes, may be affected by changes in our operating and financial performance, changes in general business and economic conditions, adverse regulatory developments or other events adversely impacting us. The breach of any of these covenants, including those contained in our indentures, could result in a default under our indebtedness, which could cause those and other obligations to become due and payable. If any of our indebtedness is accelerated, we may not be able to repay it.
Rising interest rates may affect the Company’s costs of capital and financing activities and results of operation. Interest rates could increase, which could result in higher interest expense on the Company’s variable rate indebtedness or increase interest rates when refinancing maturing fixed rate debt. Prolonged interest rate increases could negatively impact the Company’s ability to make acquisitions and develop apartment communities with positive economic returns on investment and the Company’s ability to refinance existing borrowings.
Interest rate hedging arrangements may result in losses. The Company from time to time uses interest rate swaps and interest rate caps contracts to manage certain interest rate risks. Although these agreements may partially protect against rising interest rates, they also may reduce the benefits to the Company if interest rates decline. If a hedging arrangement is not indexed to the same rate as the indebtedness that is hedged, the Company may be exposed to losses to the extent that the rate governing the indebtedness and the rate governing the hedging arrangement change independently of each other. Finally, nonperformance by the other party to the hedging arrangement may subject the Company to increased credit risks. In order to minimize counterparty credit risk, the Company enters into hedging arrangements only with investment grade financial institutions.
A downgrade in the Company's investment grade credit rating could materially and adversely affect its business and financial condition. The Company plans to manage its operations to maintain its investment grade credit rating with a capital structure consistent with its current profile, but there can be no assurance that it will be able to maintain its current credit ratings. Any downgrades in terms of ratings or outlook by any of the rating agencies could have a material adverse impact on

the Company’s cost and availability of capital, which could in turn have a material adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
Changes in the Company’s financing policy may lead to higher levels of indebtedness. The Company’s organizational documents do not limit the amount or percentage of indebtedness that may be incurred. The Company has adopted a policy of maintaining a limit on debt financing consistent with the existing covenants required to maintain the Company’s unsecured line of credit bank facility, unsecured debt and senior unsecured bonds. Although pursuant to this policy the Company manages its debt to be in compliance with the debt covenants, the Company may increase the amount of outstanding debt at any time without a concurrent improvement in the Company’s ability to service the additional debt. Accordingly, the Company could become more leveraged, resulting in an increased risk of default of its debt covenants or on its debt obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements. Any covenant breach or significant increase in the Company’s leverage could materially adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and ability to access debt and equity capital markets in the future.
If the Company or its subsidiaries defaults on an obligation to repay outstanding indebtedness when due, the default could trigger a cross-default or cross-acceleration under other indebtedness. If the Company or one of its subsidiaries defaults on its obligations to repay outstanding indebtedness, the default could cause a cross-default or cross-acceleration under other indebtedness. A default under the agreements governing the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ indebtedness, including a default under mortgage indebtedness, lines of credit, bank term loan, or the indenture for the Company’s outstanding senior notes, that is not waived by the required lenders or holders of outstanding notes, could trigger cross-default or cross-acceleration provisions under one or more agreements governing the Company’s indebtedness, which could cause an immediate default or allow the lenders to declare all funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable.

The Company could be negatively impacted by the condition of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and by changes in government support for multifamily housing.Historically, the Company has utilized borrowing from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There are no assurances that these entities will lend to the Company in the future. Beginning in 2011, the Company has primarily utilized unsecured debt and has repaid secured debt at or near their respective maturity and has placed less reliance on agency mortgage debt financing. Potential options have been proposed for the future of agency mortgage finance in the U.S. that could involve the phase out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While we believe Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to provide liquidity to our sector, should they discontinue doing so, have their mandates changed or reduced or be disbanded or reorganized by the government or if there is reduced government support for multifamily housing more generally, it may adversely affect interest rates, capital availability, development of multifamily communities and the value of multifamily residential real estate and, as a result, may adversely affect the Company and its growth and operations.
Risks Related to the Company in General and the Ownership of Essex’s Stock
The Company depends on its key personnel, whose continued service is not guaranteed. The Company’s success depends on its ability to attract and retain executive officers, senior officers and company managers. There is substantial competition for qualified personnel in the real estate industry and the lossdeparture of any of the Company’s key personnel could have an adverse effect on the Company.
The price per share of the Company’s stock may fluctuate significantly. The market price per share of the Company’s common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to many factors, including without limitation:
regional, national and global economic conditions;
actual or anticipated variations in the Company’s quarterly operating results or dividends;
changes in the Company’s funds from operations or earnings estimates;
issuances of common stock, preferred stock or convertible debt securities, or the perception that such issuances might occur;
publication of research reports about the Company or the real estate industry;
the general reputation of real estate investment trustsREITs and the attractiveness of their equity securities in comparison to other equity securities (including securities issued by other real estate based companies);
general stock and bond market conditions, including changes in interest rates on fixed income securities, that may lead prospective purchasers of the Company’s stock to demand a higher annual yield from dividends;
shifts in our investor base to a higher concentration of passive investors such as exchange traded fund and index funds, which may adversely affect our ability to communicate effectively with our investors;
availability to capital markets and cost of capital;
a change in analyst ratings or the Company’s credit ratings;
terrorist activity may adversely affect the markets in which the Company’s securities trade, possibly increasing market volatility and causing erosion of business and consumer confidence and spending;

natural disasters such as earthquakes; and
changes in public policy and tax law.

Many of the factors listed above are beyond the Company’s control. These factors may cause the market price of shares of the Company’s common stock to decline, regardless of the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or business prospects.

The Company’s future issuances of common stock, preferred stock or convertible debt securities could be dilutive to current stockholders and adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock. In order to finance the Company’s acquisition and development activities, the Company has issued and sold common stock, preferred stock and convertible debt securities. For example, during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company issued zero and 1.5 million shares of common stock for zero and $332.3 million, net of fees and commissions, respectively. The Company may in the future sell further shares of common stock, including pursuant to its equity distribution programsprogram with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BTIG, LLC, Capital One Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mitsubishi UFJMizuho Securities (USA),USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and UBS Securities LLC.Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.

In 2016,2018, the Company filed a new shelf registration statement with the SEC, allowing the Company to sell an undetermined number of equity and debt securities as defined in the prospectus. Future sales of common stock, preferred stock or convertible debt securities may dilute stockholder ownership in the Company and could adversely affect the market price of the common stock.
The Company’s Chairman is involved in other real estate activities and investments, which may lead to conflicts of interest. The Company’s Chairman, George M. Marcus, is not an employee of the Company, and is involved in other real estate activities and investments, which may lead to conflicts of interest. Mr. Marcus owns interests in various other real estate-related businesses and investments. He is the Chairman of the Marcus & Millichap Company (“MMC”("MMC"), which is a parent company of a diversified group of real estate service, investment and development firms. Mr. Marcus is also the Co-Chairman of Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (“MMI”("MMI"), and Mr. Marcus owns a controlling interest in MMI. MMI is a national brokerage firm listed on the NYSE that underwent its initial public offering in 2013.
Mr. Marcus has agreed not to divulge any confidential or proprietary information that may be received by him in his capacity as Chairman of the Company to any of his affiliated companies and that he will absent himself from any and all discussions by the Company'sEssex's Board of Directors regarding any proposed acquisition and/or development of an apartment community where it appears that there may be a conflict of interest with any of his affiliated companies. Notwithstanding this agreement, Mr.

Marcus and his affiliated entities may potentially compete with the Company in acquiring and/or developing apartment communities, which competition may be detrimental to the Company. In addition, due to such potential competition for real estate investments, Mr. Marcus and his affiliated entities may have a conflict of interest with the Company, which may be detrimental to the interests of the Company’s stockholders.Essex's stockholders and the Operating Partnership's unitholders.
The influence of executive officers, directors and significant stockholders may be detrimental to holders of common stock. As of December 31, 2016,2018, George M. Marcus, the Chairman of the Company’sEssex’s Board of Directors, wholly or partially owned approximately 1.61.7 million shares of common stock (including shares issuable upon exchange of limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership and certain other partnerships, indirectly held shares of common stock and assuming exercise of all vested options). Mr. Marcus currently does not have majority control over the Company. However, he currently has, and likely will continue to have, significant influence with respect to the election of directors and approval or disapproval of significant corporate actions. Consequently, his influence could result in decisions that do not reflect the interests of all the Company’s stockholders.
Under the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, the consent of the holders of limited partnership interests is generally required for certain amendments of the agreement and for certain extraordinary actions. Through their ownership of limited partnership interests and their positions with the Company, the Company’s directors and executive officers, including Mr. Marcus, have substantial influence on the Company. Consequently, their influence could result in decisions that do not reflect the interests of all stockholders.
Our related party guidelines may not adequately address all of the issues that may arise with respect to related party transactions. The Company has adopted "Related Party Transaction Approval Process Guidelines" that provide generally that any transaction in which a director or executive officer has an interest must have the prior approval of the Audit Committee of the Company'sEssex's Board of Directors. The review and approval procedures in these guidelines are intended to determine whether a particular related party transaction is fair, reasonable and serves the interests of the Company's stockholders. Pursuant to these guidelines, related party transactions have been approved from time to time. There is no assurance that this policy will be

adequate for determining whether a particular related party transaction is suitable and fair for the Company. Also, the policy's procedures may not identify and address all the potential issues and conflicts of interests with a related party transaction.
Stockholders have limited control over changes in our policies and operations. Essex’s Board of Directors determines our major policies, including our policies regarding investments, financing, growth, debt capitalization, REIT qualification and distributions. Essex’s Board of Directors may amend or revise these and other policies without a vote of the stockholders. Under the Company’s Charter and the Maryland General Corporation Law, stockholders currently have a right to vote only on the following matters:

the election of Essex’s Board of Directors or the removal of any member of Essex’s Board of Directors;
any amendment of Essex’s Charter, except that Essex’s Board of Directors may amend the Charter without stockholder approval to:
change our name or the name or other designation or the par value of any class or series of our stock and the aggregate par value of our stock;
increase or decrease the number of our shares of any class or series of stock that we have the authority to issue;
classify or reclassify any unissued shares of stock by setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications or terms and conditions of redemption of such shares; and
effect certain reverse stock splits;
our liquidation and dissolution; and
except as otherwise permitted by law, our being a party to any merger, consolidation, conversion, sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets or similar reorganization.

All other matters are subject to the discretion of Essex’s Board of Directors. In addition, pursuant to Maryland law, all matters other than the election or removal of a director must be declared advisable by Essex’s Board of Directors prior to a stockholder vote.

Our score or rating by proxy advisory firms or other corporate governance consultants advising institutional investors could have an adverse effect on the perception of our corporate governance, and thereby negatively impact the market price of our common stock. Various proxy advisory firms and other corporate governance consultants advising institutional investors provide scores or ratings of our governance measures, nominees for election as directors, executive compensation practices, and other matters that may be submitted to stockholders for consideration at our annual meetings. From time to time certain matters that we propose for approval may not receive a favorable score or rating, or may result in a negative score or rating or recommendation against the nominee or matter proposed. These unfavorable scores or ratings may lead to rejected proposals or a loss of stockholder confidence in our corporate governance measures, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We periodically review our corporate governance measures and consider implementing changes that we believe are responsive to concerns that have been raised, but there may be times where we decide not to implement changes or other measures recommended by proxy advisors or other corporate governance consultants that we believe are contrary to the best interests of our stockholders, notwithstanding the adverse effect this decision may have on our scores or ratings or the perception of our corporate governance, thereby negatively impacting the market price of our common stock.

We could face adverse consequences as a result of actions of activist investors. Campaigns by stockholders to effect changes at publicly traded companies are sometimes led by investors seeking to increase short-term stockholder value through actions such as financial restructuring, increased debt, special dividends, stock repurchases or sales of assets or the entire company. Responding to stockholder activism or engaging in a process or proxy contest may be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our operations and divert the attention of our management team and our employees from executing our business plan, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Failure to generate sufficient revenue or other liquidity needs could limit cash flow available for distributions to stockholders.Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders. A decrease in rental revenue, or liquidity needs such as the repayment of indebtedness or funding of our acquisition and development activities, could have an adverse effect on our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders. Significant expenditures associated with each community such as debt service payments, if any, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in income from a community.


The form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions in future periods may vary and be impacted by economic and other considerations. The form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on actual cash from operations, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and other factors as the Board of Directors may consider relevant. The Board of Directors may modify our dividend policy from time to time.

WeEssex may choose to pay dividends in ourits own stock, in which case stockholders may be required to pay tax in excess of the cash they receive. We may distribute taxable dividends that are payable in part in ourEssex's stock. Taxable stockholders receiving such dividends will be required to include the full amount of the dividend as income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes. As a result, a U.S. stockholder may be required to pay tax with respect to such dividends in excess of the cash received. If a U.S. stockholder sells the stock it receives as a dividend in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the dividend, depending on the market price of our stock at the time of the sale. Furthermore, with respect to non-U.S. stockholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. tax with respect to such dividends, including in respect of all or a portion of such dividend that is payable in stock. In addition, the trading price of ourEssex's stock would experience downward pressure if a significant number of our stockholders sell shares of ourEssex's stock in order to pay taxes owed on dividends.

The Maryland Business Combination Act may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or change in control of the Company that might involve a premium price for the Company's stock or otherwise be in the best interest of our stockholders. Under the Maryland General Corporation Law, certain “business combinations”"business combinations" between a Maryland corporation and an interested stockholder or an affiliate of an interested stockholder are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. These business combinations include a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in circumstances specified in the statute, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities. An interested stockholder is defined as any person (and certain affiliates of such person) who beneficially owns ten percent or more

of the voting power of the then-outstanding voting stock of the corporation. The law also requires a two supermajority stockholder votes for such transactions. This means that the transaction must be approved by at least:
80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares; and
Two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares other than shares held by the interested stockholder with whom the business combination is to be effected.

The statute permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations that are exempted by the board of directors prior to the time that the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. These voting provisions do not apply if the stockholders receive a minimum price, as defined under the Maryland General Corporation Law. As permitted by the statute, the Board of Directors of the CompanyEssex irrevocably has elected to exempt any business combination among the Company, George M. Marcus, who is the chairman of the Company, and MMC or any entity owned or controlled by Mr. Marcus and MMC. Consequently, the five-year prohibition and supermajority vote requirements described above will not apply to any business combination between the Company, Mr. Marcus, or MMC. As a result, the Company may in the future enter into business combinations with Mr. Marcus and MMC, without compliance with the supermajority vote requirements and other provisions of the Maryland Business Combination Act.
Certain provisions contained in the Operating Partnership agreement, Charter and Bylaws, and certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law could delay, defer or prevent a change in control. While the Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, and generally has full and exclusive responsibility and discretion in the management and control of the Operating Partnership, certain provisions of the Operating Partnership agreement place limitations on the Company’s power to act with respect to the Operating Partnership. Such limitations could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for the Company’s stock or otherwise be in the best interests of its stockholders or that could otherwise adversely affect their interests. The partnership agreement provides that if the limited partners own at least 5% of the outstanding units of partnership interest in the Operating Partnership, the Company may not, without first obtaining the consent of a majority in interest of the limited partners in the Operating Partnership, transfer all or any portion of the Company’s general partner interest in the Operating Partnership to another entity. Such limitations on the Company’s power to act may result in the Company’s being precluded from taking action that the Board of Directors otherwise believes is in the best interests of the Company or its stockholders.
The Company’s Charter authorizes the issuance of additional shares of common stock or preferred stock and the setting of the preferences, rights and other terms of such stock without the approval of the holders of the common stock. The Company may establish one or more classes or series of stock that could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control. Such a transaction might involve a premium price for the Company’s stock or otherwise be in the best interests of the holders of

common stock. Also, such a class or series of stock could have dividend, voting or other rights that could adversely affect the interests of holders of common stock.
The Company’s Charter contains provisions limiting the transferability and ownership of shares of capital stock, which may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control. For example, subject to receiving an exemption from the Board of Directors, potential acquirers may not purchase more than 6% in value of the stock (other than qualified pension trusts which can acquire 9.9%). This may discourage tender offers that may be attractive to the holders of common stock and limit the opportunity for stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of common stock.
The Maryland General Corporation Law restricts the voting rights of holders of shares deemed to be “control"control shares." Under the Maryland General Corporation Law, “control shares”"control shares" are those which, when aggregated with any other shares held by the acquirer, entitle the acquirer to exercise voting power within specified ranges. Although the Bylaws exempt the Company from the control share provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Board of Directors may amend or eliminate the provisions of the Bylaws at any time in the future. Moreover, any such amendment or elimination of such provision of the Bylaws may result in the application of the control share provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law not only to control shares which may be acquired in the future, but also to control shares previously acquired. If the provisions of the Bylaws are amended or eliminated, the control share provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or change in control that might involve a premium price for the stock or otherwise be in the best interests of the Company’s stockholders.
The Company’s Charter and Bylaws as well as Maryland General Corporation Law also contain other provisions that may impede various actions by stockholders without approval of the Company’sEssex’s Board of Directors, and that in turn may delay, defer or prevent a transaction, including a change in control that might involve a premium price for the stock or otherwise be in the best interests of the Company's stockholders. Those provisions include, among others:

directors may be removed by stockholders, without cause, only upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast generally in the election of the directors, and with cause, only upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast generally in the election of the directors;
the Company’s boardEssex’s Board of Directors can fix the number of directors and fill vacant directorships upon the vote of a majority of the directors and the Company's boardEssex's Board of Directors can classify the board such that the entire board is not up for re-election annually;
stockholders must give advance notice to nominate directors or propose business for consideration at a stockholders’ meeting; and
for stockholders to call a special meeting, the meeting must be requested by not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting.

ARising interest rates could increase interest costs and otherwise adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We are subject to interest rate risk which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As noted above, we are primarily exposed to interest rate risk as a result of our lines of credit, where fluctuations in interest rates may cause our interest expense to rise, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, an increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of our common stock to demand a greater annual dividend yield, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We rely on information technology in our operations, and any material failure, inadequacy, interruption or breach of the Company’s privacy or information security systems, or those of our vendors or other third parties, could materially adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition. The protection of tenant, employee, and company data is critically important to the Company. We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes, including financial transactions and records, personally identifiable information, and tenant and lease data. Our business requires us, including some of our vendors, to use and store personally identifiable and other sensitive information of itsour tenants and employees. The collection and use of personally identifiable information is governed by federal and state laws and regulations. Privacy and information security laws continue to evolve and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. Compliance with all such laws and regulations may increase the Company’s operating costs and adversely impact the Company’s ability to market the Company’s properties and services.
TheAlthough we have taken steps to protect the security of our information systems and maintain confidential tenant, prospective tenant and employee information, the security measures put in place by the Company, and such vendors, cannot provide absolute security, and the Company and our vendors' information technology infrastructure may be vulnerable to criminal cyber-attacks or data security incidents, including, ransom of data, such as, without limitation, tenant and/or employee

information, due to employee error, malfeasance, or other vulnerabilities. Any such incident could compromise the Company’s or such vendors' networks (or the networks or systems of third parties that facilitate the Company’s or such vendors’ business activities), and the information stored by the Company or such vendors could be accessed, misused, publicly disclosed, corrupted, lost, or stolen, resulting in fraud, including wire fraud related to Company assets, or other harm. Moreover, if a data security incident or breach affects the Company’s systems or such vendors' systems, whether through a breach of the Company’s systems or a breach of the systems of third parties, or results in the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information, the Company’s reputation and brand could be materially damaged, which could increase our costs in attracting and retaining tenants, and other serious consequences may result. Such potential other consequences include, without limitation, that the Company and certain executive officers may be exposed to a risk of litigation and possible liability, including, without limitation, government enforcement actions and private litigation; and that the Company may be exposed to a risk of loss or litigation and possible liability, including, without limitation, loss related to the fact that agreements with such vendors, or such vendors' financial condition, may not allow the Company to recover all costs related to a cyber breach for which they alone or they and the Company should be jointly responsible for, which could result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.
In the third quarter of 2014, the Company discovered and reported that certain of its computer networks containing personal and proprietary information were compromised by a cyber-intrusion. Based on information from our forensic investigation, the Company has confirmed that evidence exists of exfiltration of data on Company systems, but found no evidence that any individual's information or any Company data was misused.
Privacy and information security risks have generally increased in recent years because of the proliferation of new technologies, such as ransomware, and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyber-attacks. In light of this network intrusion we discovered in the third quarter of 2014,increased risks, we have dedicated additional Company resources to strengthening the security of the Company’s computer systems.systems, including maintaining cyber risk insurance which may provide some coverage for certain risks arising out of cyber breaches. In the future, the Company may expend additional resources to continue to enhance the Company’s information security measures and/or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities. Despite these steps, there can be no assurance that the Company will not suffer a similarsignificant data security incident in the future, that unauthorized parties will not gain access to sensitive data stored on the Company’s systems, or that any such incident will be discovered in a timely manner. Any failure in or breach of the Company's information security systems, those of third party service providers, or a breach of other third party systems that ultimately impacts the operational or information security systems of the Company as a result of cyber-attacks or information security breaches could result in a wide range of potentially serious harm to our business and results of operations. Additionally, government agencies involved in investigating any potential data security incidents may impose injunctive relief or other civil or criminal penalties on the Company and/or certain executives, which could, among other things, divert the attention of management, impact the Company's ability to collect and use tenant information, materially increase data security costs and/or otherwise require us to alter how we operate our business. Further, the techniques used by criminals to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as phishing and other forms of human engineering, are increasing in sophistication and are often novel or change frequently; accordingly, the Company may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures.
Expanding social media vehicles present new risks. The use of social media could cause us to suffer brand damage or information leakage. Negative posts or comments about us on any social networking website could damage our reputation. In addition, employees or others might disclose non-public sensitive information relating to our business through external media channels. The continuing evolution of social media will present us with new challenges and risks.
Employee theft or fraud could result in loss. Certain of our employees have access to, or signature authority with respect to, bank accounts or other Company assets, which exposes us to the risk of fraud or theft. In addition, certain employees have access to key information technology (IT)("IT") infrastructure and to tenant and other information that is commercially valuable. Should any employee compromise our IT systems, or misappropriate tenant or other information, we could incur losses, including significant financial or reputational harm, from which full recovery cannot be assured. We also may not have

insurance that covers any losses in full or that covers losses from particular criminal acts. As of December 31, 2016,2018, potential liabilities for theft or fraud are not quantifiable and an estimate of possible loss cannot be made.
Any material weaknesses identified in the Company's internal control over financial reporting could have an adverse effect on the Company’s stock price. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the Company to evaluate and report on its internal control over financial reporting. If the Company identifies one or more material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, the Company could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of its financial reports, which in turn could have an adverse effect on the Company’s stock price.
Tax Risks
Sales of apartment communities could incur tax risks.risks. If we are found to have held, acquired or developed a community as inventory or primarily withfor sale to customers in the intent to resell the community,ordinary course of business, federal tax laws may limit our ability to sell the community without incurring a 100% tax on the gain on the sale of the community and potentially adversely impacting our status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”)REIT unless we own the community through one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”).TRSs.

There are various U.S. tax risks in connection with an investment inLoss of the Company's REIT status would have significant adverse consequences to the Company and in Essex Portfolio, L.P. the value of the Company's common stock. The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code. The Company’s qualification as a REIT requires it to satisfy numerousvarious annual and quarterly requirements, including income, asset and distribution tests, established under highly technical and complex Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. 

To qualify under the income test, (i) at least 75% of the Company’s annual gross income generally must be derived from rents from real property, mortgage interest, gain from the sale or other disposition of real property held for investment, dividends or other distributions on, and gain from the sale or other disposition of shares of other REITs and certain other limited categories of income and (ii) at least 95% of the Company’s annual gross income generally must be derived from the preceding sources plus other dividends, interest other than mortgage interest, and gain from the sale or other disposition of stock and securities held for investment. To qualify under the asset test, at the end of each quarter, at least 75% of the value of the Company’s assets must consist of cash, cash items, government securities and qualified real estate assets and there are significant additional limitations regarding the Company’s investment in securities other than government securities and qualified real estate assets, including limitations on the percentage of our assets that can be represented by the Company’s TRSs. To qualify undercomply with the distribution test, the Company generally must distribute to its shareholdersstockholders each calendar year at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined before a deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain.  In addition, to the extent the Company satisfies the 90% test, but distributes less than 100% of its REIT taxable income, it will be subject to corporate income tax on such undistributed income and could be subject to an additional 4% excise tax. Because the Company needs to meet these tests to maintain its qualification as a REIT, it could cause the Company to have to foregoforgo certain business opportunities and potentially require the Company to liquidate otherwise attractive investments.

In addition to the income, asset and distribution tests described above, the Company’s qualification as a REIT involves the determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within the Company’s control. Although the Company intends that its current organization and method of operation enable it to qualify as a REIT, it cannot assure you that it so qualifies or that it will be able to remain so qualified in the future. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on the Company’s taxable income at corporate rates (and the Company could be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for taxable years prior to 2018), and the Company would not be allowed to deduct dividends paid to its stockholders in computing its taxable income. The Company would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which the Company failed to qualify.qualify, unless we are entitled to relief under statutory provisions. The additional tax liability would reduce its net earnings available for investment or distribution to Essex stockholders and Operating Partnership unitholders, and the Company would no longer be required to make distributions to its stockholders for the purpose of maintaining REIT status. As a result of all these factors, the Company’s failure to qualify as a REIT also could impair its ability to expand its business and raise capital, and could adversely affect the value and market price of the Company’s common stock.

Legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on the Company or its stockholders. The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Changes into the tax laws, futurewith or without retroactive legislation, new regulations,could adversely affect the Company or its stockholders. New legislation, Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions (any of which could have retroactive effect) could adverselysignificantly and negatively affect the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT, or could generally result in REITs having fewer tax advantages, and  may lead REIT’s to determine that it would be more advantageous to elect to be taxed, forthe federal income tax purposes, as corporations.  Changesconsequences of such qualification, or the federal income tax consequences of an investment in the Code may not necessarily leadCompany. Also, the law relating to conforming changes in the tax lawstreatment of various states. Some statesother entities, or an investment in other entities, could change, making an investment in such other entities more attractive relative to an investment in a REIT.

The 2017 Tax Legislation has significantly changed the U.S. federal income taxation of U.S. businesses and their owners, including REITs and their stockholders. Changes made by the 2017 Tax Legislation that could affect the Company and its stockholders include:

temporarily reducing individual U.S. federal income tax rates on ordinary income (the highest individual U.S. federal income tax rate has been reduced from 39.6% to 37% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026);
permanently eliminating the progressive corporate tax rate structure, which previously imposed a maximum corporate tax rate of 35%, and replacing it with a flat corporate tax rate of 21%;
permitting a deduction for certain pass-through business income, including dividends distributed by the Company and received by its stockholders that are not designated by the Company as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income, which will allow individuals, trusts and estates to deduct up to 20% of such amounts for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026;
reducing the highest rate of withholding with respect to the Company’s distributions to non-U.S. stockholders that are treated as attributable to gains from the sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests from 35% to 21%;

limiting the Company’s deduction for net operating losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 to 80% of REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction);
generally limiting the deduction for net business interest expense in excess of 30% of a business’s "adjusted taxable income," except for taxpayers (including most equity REITs) that engage in certain real estate businesses and elect out of this rule (provided that such electing taxpayers must use an alternative depreciation system with longer depreciation periods); and
eliminating the legislative processcorporate alternative minimum tax.

Many of these changes that are applicable to decide whetherus are effective beginning with our 2018 taxable year, without any transition periods or grandfathering for existing transactions. The legislation is unclear in many respects and could be subject to potential amendments and technical corrections, as well as interpretations and implementing regulations by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, any of which could lessen or increase certain adverse impacts of the legislation. In addition, it is in their best interests to conform or not to variousunclear how these U.S. federal income tax changes will affect state and local taxation, which often uses federal taxable income as a starting point for computing state and local tax liabilities. Because state and local tax laws may adopt some of the base-broadening provisions of the Code. This could increase2017 Tax Legislation, such as the complexitylimitation on the deduction for net interest expense, while not adopting corresponding rate reductions, state and local tax liabilities may increase. While some of our compliance efforts, increase compliance costs,the changes made by the tax legislation may adversely affect the Company in one or more reporting periods and prospectively, other changes may subject usbe beneficial on a going forward basis. The Company continues to additional taxeswork with its tax advisors and audit risk.auditors to determine the full impact that the 2017 Tax Legislation as a whole will have on the Company.

The Company’s ownership of TRS's is subject to certain restrictions, and it will be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on certain income or deductions if transactions with the Company’s TRS's are not conducted on arm’s length terms.The Company has established several TRSs. The TRSs must pay U.S. federal income tax on their taxable income. While the Company will attempt to ensure that its dealings with its TRSs do not adversely affect its REIT qualification, it cannot provide assurances that it will successfully achieve that result. Furthermore, the Company may be subject to a 100% penalty tax, or its

TRSs may be denied deductions, to the extent dealings between the Company and its TRSs are not deemed to be arm’s length in nature. The Company intends that its dealings with its TRSs will be on an arm’s length basis. No assurances can be given, however, that the Internal Revenue Service will not assert a contrary position.

Failure of one or more of the Company’s subsidiaries to qualify as a REIT could adversely affect the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT.The Company owns interests in multiple subsidiary REITs that have elected to be taxed as REITs under the Code. These subsidiary REITs are subject to the various REIT qualification requirements and other limitations that are applicable to the Company. If any of the Company’s subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) the subsidiary REIT would become subject to federal income tax and (ii) the Company’s ownership of shares in such subsidiary REIT would cease to be a qualifying asset for purposes of the asset tests applicable to REITs.  If any of the Company’s subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as REITs, it is possible that the Company could also fail to qualify as a REIT.

The tax imposed on REITs engaging in "prohibited transactions" may limit the Company’s ability to engage in transactions which would be treated as sales for federal income tax purposes. From time to time, the Company may transfer or otherwise dispose of some of its properties.  Under the Code, unless certain exceptions apply, any gain resulting from transfers of properties that the Company holds as inventory or primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business could be treated as income from a prohibited transaction subject to a 100% penalty tax. Since the Company acquires properties for investment purposes, it does not believe that its occasional transfers or disposals of property should be treated as prohibited transactions. However, whether property is held for investment purposes depends on all the facts and circumstances surrounding the particular transaction. The Internal Revenue Service may contend that certain transfers or disposals of properties by the Company are prohibited transactions. If the Internal Revenue Service were to argue successfully that a transfer or disposition of property constituted a prohibited transaction, then the Company would be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on any gain allocable to it from the prohibited transaction, and the Company’s ability to retain proceeds from real property sales may be jeopardized.

Dividends payable by REITs may be taxed at higher rates than dividends of non-REIT corporations, which could reduce the net cash received by stockholders and may be detrimental to the Company’s ability to raise additional funds through any future sale of its stock. Dividends paid by REITs to U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts or estates are generally not eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified dividends received from non-REIT corporations (the maximum rate on qualified dividends is currently 23.8%). Rather,corporations. However, under the 2017 Tax Legislation, U.S. individual, trust or estate stockholders who receivethat are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct 20% of ordinary dividends from a REIT that are not designated as capital gainfor taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends will be taxed onpaid by REITs, such dividends at ordinary income rates (at a current maximumtax rate of 43.4%).is still higher than the tax rate applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends. This may cause investors to view REIT investments to beas less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations, which in turn may adversely affect the value of stock in REITs, including the Company’sCompany's stock.

Non-U.S. investors that invest in the Company should be aware of the following U.S. federal income tax considerations in connection with such investment. First, distributions by the Company from its current and accumulated earnings and profits are subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax in the hands of non-U.S. investors, unless the 30% is reduced by an applicable income tax treaty.  Such distributions may also be subject to a 30% withholding tax under the “Foreign"Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act” (“FATCA”Act" ("FATCA") unless a non-U.S. investor complies with certain requirements prescribed by FATCA. Second, distributions by the Company that are attributable to gains from dispositions of U.S. real property (“("capital gain dividends”dividends") will be treated as income that is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business in the hands of a non-U.S. investor, such that a non-U.S. investor will have U.S. federal income tax payment and filing obligations with respect to capital gain dividends. Furthermore, capital gain dividends may be subject to an additional 30% “branch"branch profits tax”tax" (which may be reduced by an applicable income tax treaty) in the hands of a non-U.S. investor that is a corporation. Third, any gain derived by a non-U.S. investor on a disposition of such investor’s stock in the Company will subject such investor to U.S. federal income tax payment and filing requirements unless the Company is treated as a domestically-controlled REIT. A REIT is “domestically controlled”"domestically controlled" if less than 50% of the REIT’s capital stock, by value, has been owned directly or indirectly by persons who are not qualifying U.S. persons during a continuous five-year period ending on the date of disposition or, if shorter, during the entire period of the REIT’s existence. The Company believes that it is a domestically-controlled REIT, but no assurances can be given in this regard. Notwithstanding the foregoing, even if the Company were not a domestically-controlled REIT, under a special exception non-U.S. investors should not have U.S. federal income tax payment and filing obligations on capital gain dividends or a disposition of their stock in the Company if (i) they did not own more than 10% of such stock at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the disposition, and (ii) the Company’s stock continues to be regularly traded on an established securities market located in the United States and certain other non-U.S. investors may also not be subject to these payment and filing obligations. Non-U.S. investors should consult with their independent advisors as to the above U.S. tax considerations and other U.S. tax consequences of an investment in the Company’s stock, in light of their particular circumstances.
We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges. From time to time we dispose of real properties in transactions intended to qualify as "like-kind exchanges" under Section 1031 of the Code. If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may not be able to dispose of real properties on a tax deferred basis.

If Essex Portfolio, L.P. failed to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, the Company could cease to qualify as a REIT and suffer other adverse consequences. The Company believes that its operating partnership, Essex Portfolio, L.P., will continue to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, Essex Portfolio, L.P. is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on its income.  Instead, each of its partners is required to pay tax on the partner’s allocable share of the income of Essex Portfolio, L.P. No assurances can be given, however, that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge Essex Portfolio, L.P.’s status as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or that a court would not sustain such a challenge.  If the Internal Revenue Service were successful in treating Essex Portfolio, L.P. as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company

could fail to meet the income tests and/or the asset tests applicable to REITs and, accordingly, cease to qualify as a REIT. Also, the failure of Essex Portfolio, L.P. to qualify as a partnership would cause it to become subject to federal and state corporate income tax, which would reduce significantly the amount of cash available for distribution to its partners.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.


Item 2. Properties

The Company’s portfolio as of December 31, 20162018 (including communities owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, but excluding communities underlying preferred equity investments) was comprised of 245 operating apartment communities

(comprising 59,645 (comprising 59,661 apartment homes), of which 27,96826,695 apartment homes are located in Southern California, 19,48021,146 apartment homes are located in the San Francisco Bay Area,Northern California, and 12,19711,820 apartment homes are located in the Seattle metropolitan area. The Company’s apartment communities accounted for 99.4%99.3% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.

Occupancy Rates

Financial occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by total potential rental revenue (actual rental revenue for occupied apartment homes plus market rent for vacant apartment homes). When calculating actual rents for occupied apartment homes and market rents for vacant apartment homes, delinquencies and concessions are not taken into account.revenue. Total possiblepotential rental revenue represents the value of all apartment homes, with occupied apartment homes valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and vacant apartment homes valued at estimated market rents. When calculating actual rents for occupied apartment homes and market rents for vacant apartment homes, delinquencies and concessions are not taken into account. The Company believes that financial occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unit at its estimated market rate. Financial occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy and financial occupancy rates and the Company's calculation of financial occupancy may not be comparable to financial occupancy as disclosed by other REITs. Market rates are determined using a variety of factors such as effective rental rates at the property based on recently signed leases and asking rates for comparable properties in the market. The recently signed effective rates on new leases at the property and are used as the starting point in the determination of the market rates of vacant apartment homes. The Company then increasesmay increase or decreasesdecrease these rates based on thea variety of factors, including overall supply and demand in thefor housing, concentration of new apartment community’s market. The Company will check the reasonableness of these rents based on its positiondeliveries within the marketsame submarket which can cause periodic disruption due to greater rental concessions to increase leasing velocity, and compare the rents against the asking rents by comparable properties in the market.rental affordability.

For communities that are development properties in lease-up without stabilized occupancy figures, the Company believes the physical occupancy rate is the appropriate performance metric. While a community is in the lease-up phase, the Company’s primary motivation is to stabilize the property, which may entail the use of rent concessions and other incentives, and thus financial occupancy which is based on contractual revenue is not considered the best metric to quantify occupancy.

Communities

The Company’s communities are primarily urban and suburban garden-stylehigh density wood frame communities comprising multiple clusters of two and three-story buildingsthree to seven stories above grade construction with structured parking situated on three to fifteen1-10 acres of land.land with densities averaging between 30-80+ units per acre. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company’s communities include 156103 garden-style, 83129 mid-rise, and 613 high-rise communities. The communities have an average of approximately 243244 apartment homes, with a mix of studio, one, twoone-, two- and some three-bedroom apartment homes. A wide variety of amenities are available at the Company’s communities, including covered parking, fireplaces, swimming pools, clubhouses with fitness facilities, volleyball and playground areas and tennis courts.
 
The Company hires, trains and supervises on-site service and maintenance personnel.  The Company believes that the following primary factors enhance the Company’s ability to retain tenants:
 
located near employment centers;
attractive communities that are well maintained; and
proactive customer service.

Commercial Buildings

The Company owns an office building with approximately 106,564106,716 square feet located in Irvine, California,CA, of which the Company occupies approximately 8,00014,000 square feet at December 31, 2016. The Company owns Essex-Hollywood, a 34,000 square foot commercial building.2018.

Operating Portfolio

The following tables describe the Company’s operating portfolio as of December 31, 2016.2018. The first table describes the Company’s communities and the second table describes the Company’s other real estate assets. (See Note 7 of8, "Mortgage Notes Payable" to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about the Company’s secured mortgage debt and Schedule III thereto for a list of secured mortgage loans related to the Company’s portfolio.)


 Apartment Rentable Year Year  Apartment Rentable Year Year 
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Southern California                        
Alpine Village Alpine, CA 301
 254,400
 1971 2002 97% Alpine, CA Garden 301
 254,400
 1971 2002 96%
Anavia Anaheim, CA Mid-rise 250
 312,343
 2009 2010 96%
Barkley, The (3)(4)
 Anaheim, CA Garden 161
 139,800
 1984 2000 97%
Park Viridian Anaheim, CA Mid-rise 320
 254,600
 2008 2014 97%
Bonita Cedars Bonita, CA Garden 120
 120,800
 1983 2002 97%
Village at Toluca Lake (5)
 Burbank, CA Mid-rise 145
 132,144
 1974 2017 98%
Camarillo Oaks Camarillo, CA Garden 564
 459,000
 1985 1996 98%
Camino Ruiz Square Camarillo, CA Garden 159
 105,448
 1990 2006 98%
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II Chula Vista, CA Mid-rise 364
 384,192
 2001 2014 97%
Mesa Village Clairemont, CA Garden 133
 43,600
 1963 2002 97%
Villa Siena Costa Mesa, CA Garden 272
 262,842
 1974 2014 97%
Emerald Pointe Diamond Bar, CA Garden 160
 134,816
 1989 2014 97%
Regency at Encino Encino, CA Mid-rise 75
 78,487
 1989 2009 99%
The Havens (6)
 Fountain Valley, CA Garden 440
 414,040
 1969 2014 97%
Valley Park Fountain Valley, CA Garden 160
 169,700
 1969 2001 97%
Capri at Sunny Hills (4)
 Fullerton, CA Garden 102
 128,100
 1961 2001 96%
Haver Hill (7)
 Fullerton, CA Garden 264
 224,130
 1973 2012 97%
Pinnacle at Fullerton Fullerton, CA Mid-rise 192
 174,336
 2004 2014 97%
Wilshire Promenade Fullerton, CA Mid-rise 149
 128,000
 1992 1997 97%
Montejo Apartments Garden Grove, CA Garden 124
 103,200
 1974 2001 98%
CBC Apartments & The Sweeps Goleta, CA Garden 239
 179,908
 1962 2006 97%
416 on Broadway Glendale, CA Mid-rise 115
 126,782
 2009 2010 96%
The Henley I Glendale, CA Mid-rise 83
 71,500
 1974 1999 97%
The Henley II Glendale, CA Mid-rise 132
 141,500
 1970 1999 97%
Devonshire Hemet, CA Garden 276
 207,200
 1988 2002 96%
Huntington Breakers Huntington Beach, CA Mid-rise 342
 241,700
 1984 1997 96%
The Huntington Huntington Beach, CA Garden 276
 202,256
 1975 2012 97%
Axis 2300 Irvine, CA Mid-rise 115
 170,714
 2010 2010 97%
Hillsborough Park (8)
 La Habra, CA Garden 235
 215,500
 1999 1999 97%
Village Green La Habra, CA Garden 272
 175,762
 1971 2014 96%
The Palms at Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel, CA Garden 460
 362,136
 1988 2014 97%
Trabuco Villas Lake Forest, CA Mid-rise 132
 131,000
 1985 1997 98%
Marbrisa Long Beach, CA Mid-rise 202
 122,800
 1987 2002 96%
Pathways at Bixby Village Long Beach, CA Garden 296
 197,700
 1975 1991 97%
5600 Wilshire Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 284
 243,910
 2008 2014 97%
Alessio Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 624
 552,716
 2001 2014 96%
Ashton Sherman Village Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 264
 296,186
 2014 2016 97%
Avant Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 440
 305,989
 2014 2015 96%
The Avery Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 121
 129,393
 2014 2014 97%
Bellerive Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 63
 79,296
 2011 2011 98%
Belmont Station Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 275
 225,000
 2009 2009 97%
Bunker Hill Los Angeles, CA High-rise 456
 346,600
 1968 1998 93%
Catalina Gardens Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 128
 117,585
 1987 2014 97%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Anavia Anaheim, CA 250
 312,343
 2009 2010 96%
Barkley, The (3)(4)
 Anaheim, CA 161
 139,800
 1984 2000 97%
Park Viridian Anaheim, CA 320
 254,600
 2008 2014 97%
Bonita Cedars Bonita, CA 120
 120,800
 1983 2002 97%
Camarillo Oaks Camarillo, CA 564
 459,000
 1985 1996 97%
Camino Ruiz Square Camarillo, CA 159
 105,448
 1990 2006 97%
Enclave at Town Square (18)
 Chino Hills, CA 124
 89,948
 1987 2014 98%
The Summit (5)
 Chino Hills, CA 125
 98,420
 1989 2014 98%
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II Chula Vista, CA 364
 384,192
 2001 2014 96%
Mesa Village Clairemont, CA 133
 43,600
 1963 2002 97%
Villa Siena Costa Mesa, CA 272
 262,842
 1974 2014 96%
Emerald Pointe Diamond Bar, CA 160
 134,816
 1989 2014 97%
Regency at Encino Encino, CA 75
 78,487
 1989 2009 97%
The Havens (18)
 Fountain Valley, CA 440
 414,040
 1969 2014 96%
Valley Park (4)
 Fountain Valley, CA 160
 169,700
 1969 2001 98%
Capri at Sunny Hills (4)
 Fullerton, CA 102
 128,100
 1961 2001 97%
Haver Hill (5)
 Fullerton, CA 264
 224,130
 1973 2012 96%
Pinnacle at Fullerton Fullerton, CA 192
 174,336
 2004 2014 96%
Wilshire Promenade Fullerton, CA 149
 128,000
 1992 1997 96%
Montejo Apartments (4)
 Garden Grove, CA 124
 103,200
 1974 2001 97%
CBC Goleta, CA 148
 91,538
 1962 2006 96%
The Sweeps Goleta, CA 91
 88,370
 1967 2006 96%
416 on Broadway Glendale, CA 115
 126,782
 2009 2010 97%
Hampton Court Glendale, CA 83
 71,500
 1974 1999 94%
Hampton Place Glendale, CA 132
 141,500
 1970 1999 94%
Devonshire Hemet, CA 276
 207,200
 1988 2002 97%
Huntington Breakers Huntington Beach, CA 342
 241,700
 1984 1997 96%
The Huntington Huntington Beach, CA 276
 202,256
 1975 2012 96%
Axis 2300 Irvine, CA 115
 170,714
 2010 2010 97%
Hillsborough Park (24)
 La Habra, CA 235
 215,500
 1999 1999 96%
Village Green La Habra, CA 272
 175,762
 1971 2014 97%
The Palms at Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel, CA 460
 362,136
 1988 2014 96%
Trabuco Villas Lake Forest, CA 132
 131,000
 1985 1997 98%
Marbrisa Long Beach, CA 202
 122,800
 1987 2002 96%
Pathways at Bixby Village Long Beach, CA 296
 197,700
 1975 1991 96%
8th & Hope Los Angeles, CA 290
 298,437
 2014 2015 96%
5600 Wilshire Los Angeles, CA 284
 243,910
 2008 2014 96%
Alessio Los Angeles, CA 624
 552,716
 2001 2014 95%
Ashton Sherman Village Los Angeles, CA 264
 296,186
 2014 2016 100%
Avant Los Angeles, CA 440
 305,989
 2014 2015 95%
The Avery (4)
 Los Angeles, CA 121
 129,393
 2014 2014 98%
Bellerive Los Angeles, CA 63
 79,296
 2011 2011 97%
Belmont Station Los Angeles, CA 275
 225,000
 2009 2009 98%
Bunker Hill Los Angeles, CA 456
 346,600
 1968 1998 90%
Catalina Gardens Los Angeles, CA 128
 117,585
 1987 2014 96%
Cochran Apartments Los Angeles, CA 58
 51,400
 1989 1998 96%
Emerson Valley Village Los Angeles, CA 144
 179,060
 2012 2016 100%
Gas Company Lofts (5)
 Los Angeles, CA 251
 226,666
 2004 2013 96%
      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Cochran Apartments Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 58
 51,400
 1989 1998 97%
Emerson Valley Village Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 144
 179,060
 2012 2016 96%
Gas Company Lofts (7)
 Los Angeles, CA High-rise 251
 226,666
 2004 2013 96%
Kings Road Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 196
 132,100
 1979 1997 97%
Marbella Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 60
 50,108
 1991 2005 97%
Pacific Electric Lofts (9)
 Los Angeles, CA High-rise 314
 277,980
 2006 2012 96%
Park Catalina Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 90
 72,864
 2002 2012 97%
Park Place Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 60
 48,000
 1988 1997 97%
Regency Palm Court (7)
 Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 116
 54,844
 1987 2014 96%
Santee Court Los Angeles, CA High-rise 165
 132,040
 2004 2010 96%
Santee Village Los Angeles, CA High-rise 73
 69,817
 2011 2011 96%
Tiffany Court Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 101
 74,538
 1987 2014 98%
Wilshire La Brea Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 478
 354,972
 2014 2014 97%
Windsor Court (7)
 Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 95
 51,266
 1987 2014 96%
Windsor Court Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 58
 46,600
 1988 1997 97%
Aqua Marina Del Rey Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 500
 479,312
 2001 2014 97%
Marina City Club (10)
 Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 101
 127,200
 1971 2004 97%
Mirabella Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 188
 176,800
 2000 2000 97%
Mira Monte Mira Mesa, CA Garden 354
 262,600
 1982 2002 97%
Hillcrest Park Newbury Park, CA Garden 608
 521,900
 1973 1998 97%
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (11)
 Newport Beach, CA Mid-rise 74
 107,100
 1972 1999 97%
Muse North Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 152
 135,292
 2011 2011 97%
Country Villas Oceanside, CA Garden 180
 179,700
 1976 2002 97%
Mission Hills Oceanside, CA Garden 282
 244,000
 1984 2005 97%
Renaissance at Uptown Orange Orange, CA Mid-rise 460
 432,836
 2007 2014 97%
Mariner's Place Oxnard, CA Garden 105
 77,200
 1987 2000 98%
Monterey Villas Oxnard, CA Garden 122
 122,100
 1974 1997 97%
Tierra Vista Oxnard, CA Mid-rise 404
 387,100
 2001 2001 97%
Arbors at Parc Rose (9)
 Oxnard, CA Mid-rise 373
 503,196
 2001 2011 97%
The Hallie Pasadena, CA Mid-rise 292
 216,700
 1972 1997 96%
The Stuart Pasadena, CA Mid-rise 188
 168,630
 2007 2014 97%
Villa Angelina Placentia, CA Garden 256
 217,600
 1970 2001 97%
Fountain Park Playa Vista, CA Mid-rise 705
 608,900
 2002 2004 96%
Highridge (4)
 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Mid-rise 255
 290,200
 1972 1997 97%
Cortesia Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Garden 308
 277,580
 1999 2014 97%
Pinnacle at Talega San Clemente, CA Mid-rise 362
 355,764
 2002 2014 96%
Allure at Scripps Ranch San Diego, CA Mid-rise 194
 207,052
 2002 2014 98%
Bernardo Crest San Diego, CA Garden 216
 205,548
 1988 2014 97%
Cambridge Park San Diego, CA Mid-rise 320
 317,958
 1998 2014 97%
Carmel Creek San Diego, CA Garden 348
 384,216
 2000 2014 97%
Carmel Landing San Diego, CA Garden 356
 283,426
 1989 2014 97%
Carmel Summit San Diego, CA Mid-rise 246
 225,880
 1989 2014 98%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Jefferson at Hollywood Los Angeles, CA 270
 238,119
 2010 2014 95%
Kings Road Los Angeles, CA 196
 132,100
 1979 1997 97%
Marbella Los Angeles, CA 60
 50,108
 1991 2005 96%
Pacific Electric Lofts (6)
 Los Angeles, CA 314
 277,980
 2006 2012 95%
Park Catalina Los Angeles, CA 90
 72,864
 2002 2012 96%
Park Place Los Angeles, CA 60
 48,000
 1988 1997 96%
Regency Palm Court (5)
 Los Angeles, CA 116
 54,844
 1987 2014 95%
Santee Court Los Angeles, CA 165
 132,040
 2004 2010 97%
Santee Village Los Angeles, CA 73
 69,817
 2011 2011 97%
Tiffany Court Los Angeles, CA 101
 74,538
 1987 2014 98%
Wilshire La Brea Los Angeles, CA 478
 354,972
 2014 2014 96%
Windsor Court (5)
 Los Angeles, CA 95
 51,266
 1987 2014 96%
Windsor Court Los Angeles, CA 58
 46,600
 1988 1997 96%
Aqua Marina Del Rey Marina Del Rey, CA 500
 479,312
 2001 2014 96%
Marina City Club (7)
 Marina Del Rey, CA 101
 127,200
 1971 2004 97%
Mirabella Marina Del Rey, CA 188
 176,800
 2000 2000 97%
Mira Monte Mira Mesa, CA 354
 262,600
 1982 2002 97%
Madrid (6)
 Mission Viejo, CA 230
 228,099
 2000 2012 97%
Hillcrest Park Newbury Park, CA 608
 521,900
 1973 1998 96%
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (8)
 Newport Beach, CA 74
 107,100
 1972 1999 96%
Muse North Hollywood, CA 152
 135,292
 2011 2011 97%
Country Villas Oceanside, CA 180
 179,700
 1976 2002 97%
Mission Hills Oceanside, CA 282
 244,000
 1984 2005 97%
Renaissance at Uptown Orange Orange, CA 460
 432,836
 2007 2014 97%
Mariner's Place Oxnard, CA 105
 77,200
 1987 2000 96%
Monterey Villas Oxnard, CA 122
 122,100
 1974 1997 96%
Tierra Vista Oxnard, CA 404
 387,100
 2001 2001 97%
Arbors at Parc Rose (6)
 Oxnard, CA 373
 503,196
 2001 2011 96%
The Hallie Pasadena, CA 292
 216,700
 1972 1997 94%
The Stuart Pasadena, CA 188
 168,630
 2007 2014 96%
Villa Angelina (4)
 Placentia, CA 256
 217,600
 1970 2001 97%
Fountain Park Playa Vista, CA 705
 608,900
 2002 2004 97%
Highridge (4)
 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 255
 290,200
 1972 1997 97%
Cortesia Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 308
 277,580
 1999 2014 97%
Pinnacle at Talega San Clemente, CA 362
 355,764
 2002 2014 96%
Allure at Scripps Ranch San Diego, CA 194
 207,052
 2002 2014 97%
Bernardo Crest San Diego, CA 216
 205,548
 1988 2014 97%
Cambridge Park San Diego, CA 320
 317,958
 1998 2014 96%
Carmel Creek San Diego, CA 348
 384,216
 2000 2014 95%
Carmel Landing San Diego, CA 356
 283,426
 1989 2014 97%
Carmel Summit San Diego, CA 246
 225,880
 1989 2014 97%
CentrePointe San Diego, CA 224
 126,700
 1974 1997 96%
Domain San Diego, CA 379
 345,044
 2013 2013 96%
Esplanade (18)
 San Diego, CA 616
 479,600
 1986 2014 96%
Form 15 San Diego, CA 242
 184,190
 2014 2016 96%
Montanosa San Diego, CA 472
 414,968
 1990 2014 96%
      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
CentrePointe San Diego, CA Garden 224
 126,700
 1974 1997 97%
Esplanade (6)
 San Diego, CA Garden 616
 479,600
 1986 2014 97%
Form 15 San Diego, CA Mid-rise 242
 184,190
 2014 2016 96%
Montanosa San Diego, CA Garden 472
 414,968
 1990 2014 97%
Summit Park San Diego, CA Garden 300
 229,400
 1972 2002 97%
Essex Skyline (12)
 Santa Ana, CA High-rise 349
 512,791
 2008 2010 95%
Fairhaven Apartments (4)
 Santa Ana, CA Garden 164
 135,700
 1970 2001 95%
Parkside Court (6)
 Santa Ana, CA Mid-rise 210
 152,400
 1986 2014 97%
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place Santa Ana, CA Mid-rise 253
 262,867
 2002 2014 97%
Hope Ranch Santa Barbara, CA Garden 108
 126,700
 1965 2007 98%
Bridgeport Coast (13)
 Santa Clarita, CA Mid-rise 188
 168,198
 2006 2014 96%
Hidden Valley (14)
 Simi Valley, CA Garden 324
 310,900
 2004 2004 97%
Meadowood (8)
 Simi Valley, CA Garden 320
 264,500
 1986 1996 97%
Shadow Point Spring Valley, CA Garden 172
 131,200
 1983 2002 96%
The Fairways at Westridge (13)
 Valencia, CA Mid-rise 234
 223,330
 2004 2014 97%
The Vistas of West Hills (13)
 Valencia, CA Mid-rise 220
 221,119
 2009 2014 96%
Allegro Valley Village, CA Mid-rise 97
 127,812
 2010 2010 97%
Lofts at Pinehurst, The Ventura, CA Garden 118
 71,100
 1971 1997 98%
Pinehurst (15)
 Ventura, CA Garden 28
 21,200
 1973 2004 98%
Woodside Village Ventura, CA Garden 145
 136,500
 1987 2004 98%
Walnut Heights Walnut, CA Garden 163
 146,700
 1964 2003 96%
The Dylan West Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 184
 150,678
 2014 2014 96%
The Huxley West Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 187
 154,776
 2014 2014 95%
Reveal Woodland Hills, CA Mid-rise 438
 414,892
 2010 2011 98%
Avondale at Warner Center Woodland Hills, CA Mid-rise 446
 331,000
 1970 1999 97%
      26,695

23,704,377
     97%
Northern California              
Belmont Terrace Belmont, CA Mid-rise 71
 72,951
 1974 2006 98%
Fourth & U Berkeley, CA Mid-rise 171
 146,255
 2010 2010 97%
The Commons Campbell, CA Garden 264
 153,168
 1973 2010 96%
Pointe at Cupertino Cupertino, CA Garden 116
 135,200
 1963 1998 97%
Connolly Station (16)
 Dublin, CA Mid-rise 309
 286,348
 2014 2014 97%
Avenue 64 Emeryville, CA Mid-rise 224
 196,896
 2007 2014 97%
Emme (16)
 Emeryville, CA Mid-rise 190
 148,935
 2015 2015 97%
Foster's Landing Foster City, CA Garden 490
 415,130
 1987 2014 97%
Stevenson Place Fremont, CA Garden 200
 146,200
 1975 2000 96%
Mission Peaks Fremont, CA Mid-rise 453
 404,034
 1995 2014 96%
Mission Peaks II Fremont, CA Garden 336
 294,720
 1989 2014 97%
Paragon Apartments Fremont, CA Mid-rise 301
 267,047
 2013 2014 97%
Boulevard Fremont, CA Garden 172
 131,200
 1978 1996 96%
Briarwood (9)
 Fremont, CA Garden 160
 111,160
 1978 2011 97%
The Woods (9)
 Fremont, CA Garden 160
 105,280
 1978 2011 97%
City Centre (13)
 Hayward, CA Mid-rise 192
 175,420
 2000 2014 97%
City View Hayward, CA Garden 572
 462,400
 1975 1998 96%
Lafayette Highlands Lafayette, CA Garden 150
 151,790
 1973 2014 98%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Summit Park San Diego, CA 300
 229,400
 1972 2002 96%
Essex Skyline (9)
 Santa Ana, CA 349
 512,791
 2008 2010 96%
Fairhaven Apartments (4)
 Santa Ana, CA 164
 135,700
 1970 2001 97%
Parkside Court (18)
 Santa Ana, CA 210
 152,400
 1986 2014 97%
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place Santa Ana, CA 253
 262,867
 2002 2014 96%
Hope Ranch Santa Barbara, CA 108
 126,700
 1965 2007 98%
Bridgeport Coast (19)
 Santa Clarita, CA 188
 168,198
 2006 2014 97%
Hidden Valley (10)
 Simi Valley, CA 324
 310,900
 2004 2004 98%
Meadowood (24)
 Simi Valley, CA 320
 264,500
 1986 1996 96%
Shadow Point Spring Valley, CA 172
 131,200
 1983 2002 97%
The Fairways at Westridge (19)
 Valencia, CA 234
 223,330
 2004 2014 96%
The Vistas of West Hills (19)
 Valencia, CA 220
 221,119
 2009 2014 96%
Allegro Valley Village, CA 97
 127,812
 2010 2010 98%
Lofts at Pinehurst, The Ventura, CA 118
 71,100
 1971 1997 97%
Pinehurst (11)
 Ventura, CA 28
 21,200
 1973 2004 98%
Woodside Village Ventura, CA 145
 136,500
 1987 2004 97%
Walnut Heights Walnut, CA 163
 146,700
 1964 2003 97%
The Dylan West Hollywood, CA 184
 150,678
 2014 2014 96%
The Huxley West Hollywood, CA 187
 154,776
 2014 2014 95%
Reveal Woodland Hills, CA 438
 414,892
 2010 2011 96%
Avondale at Warner Center Woodland Hills, CA 446
 331,000
 1970 1999 97%
    27,968

24,870,300
     96%
Northern California            
Belmont Terrace Belmont, CA 71
 72,951
 1974 2006 96%
Fourth & U Berkeley, CA 171
 146,255
 2010 2010 96%
The Commons Campbell, CA 264
 153,168
 1973 2010 97%
Pointe at Cupertino Cupertino, CA 116
 135,200
 1963 1998 97%
Connolly Station (20)
 Dublin, CA 309
 286,348
 2014 2014 97%
Avenue 64 Emeryville, CA 224
 196,896
 2007 2014 96%
Emme (20)
 Emeryville, CA 190
 148,935
 2015 2015 97%
Foster's Landing Foster City, CA 490
 415,130
 1987 2014 97%
Stevenson Place Fremont, CA 200
 146,200
 1975 2000 93%
Mission Peaks Fremont, CA 453
 404,034
 1995 2014 93%
Mission Peaks II Fremont, CA 336
 294,720
 1989 2014 95%
Paragon Apartments Fremont, CA 301
 267,047
 2013 2014 97%
Boulevard Fremont, CA 172
 131,200
 1978 1996 93%
Briarwood (6)
 Fremont, CA 160
 111,160
 1978 2011 94%
The Woods (6)
 Fremont, CA 160
 105,280
 1978 2011 96%
City Centre (19)
 Hayward, CA 192
 175,420
 2000 2014 97%
City View Hayward, CA 572
 462,400
 1975 1998 97%
Lafayette Highlands Lafayette, CA 150
 151,790
 1973 2014 97%
Apex Milpitas, CA 366
 350,961
 2014 2014 96%
Regency at Mountain View (5)
 Mountain View, CA 142
 127,600
 1970 2013 93%
Bridgeport (24)
 Newark, CA 184
 139,000
 1987 1987 97%
The Landing at Jack London Square Oakland, CA 282
 257,796
 2001 2014 96%
The Grand Oakland, CA 243
 205,026
 2009 2009 97%
Radius Redwood City, CA 264
 245,862
 2015 2015 96%
      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Apex Milpitas, CA Mid-rise 366
 350,961
 2014 2014 97%
Regency at Mountain View (7)
 Mountain View, CA Mid-rise 142
 127,600
 1970 2013 95%
Bridgeport (8)
 Newark, CA Garden 184
 139,000
 1987 1987 96%
The Landing at Jack London Square Oakland, CA Mid-rise 282
 257,796
 2001 2014 97%
The Grand Oakland, CA High-rise 243
 205,026
 2009 2009 98%
The Galloway (16)
 Pleasanton, CA Mid-rise 506
 470,550
 2016 2016 96%
Radius Redwood City, CA Mid-rise 264
 245,862
 2015 2015 97%
San Marcos Richmond, CA Mid-rise 432
 407,600
 2003 2003 97%
Bennett Lofts San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 165
 184,713
 2004 2012 96%
Fox Plaza San Francisco, CA High-rise 445
 230,017
 1968 2013 93%
MB 360 San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 360
 441,489
 2014 2014 97%
Mosso (16)
 San Francisco, CA High-rise 463
 373,181
 2014 2014 97%
Park West San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 126
 90,060
 1958 2012 95%
101 San Fernando San Jose, CA Mid-rise 323
 296,078
 2001 2010 95%
360 Residences (17)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 213
 281,108
 2010 2017 95%
Bella Villagio San Jose, CA Mid-rise 231
 227,511
 2004 2010 97%
Century Towers (18)
 San Jose, CA High-rise 376
 330,178
 2017 2017 97%
Enso San Jose, CA Mid-rise 183
 179,562
 2014 2015 98%
Epic (16)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 769
 660,030
 2013 2013 97%
Esplanade San Jose, CA Mid-rise 278
 279,000
 2002 2004 96%
Fountains at River Oaks San Jose, CA Mid-rise 226
 209,954
 1990 2014 97%
Marquis (19)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 166
 136,467
 2015 2016 94%
Meridian at Midtown (17)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 218
 184,148
 2015 2018 88%
Mio San Jose, CA Mid-rise 103
 92,405
 2015 2016 98%
Museum Park San Jose, CA Mid-rise 117
 121,329
 2002 2014 96%
One South Market (20)
 San Jose, CA High-rise 312
 283,268
 2015 2015 96%
Palm Valley San Jose, CA Mid-rise 1,098
 1,132,284
 2008 2014 97%
Sage at Cupertino San Jose, CA Garden 230
 178,961
 1971 2017 96%
The Carlyle (8)
 San Jose, CA Garden 132
 129,200
 2000 2000 96%
The Waterford San Jose, CA Mid-rise 238
 219,600
 2000 2000 96%
Willow Lake San Jose, CA Mid-rise 508
 471,744
 1989 2012 97%
Lakeshore Landing San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 308
 223,972
 1988 2014 97%
Hillsdale Garden San Mateo, CA Garden 697
 611,505
 1948 2006 97%
Park 20 (16)
 San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 197
 140,547
 2015 2015 98%
Station Park Green - Phase I San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 121
 111,636
 2018 2018 68%
Deer Valley San Rafael, CA Garden 171
 167,238
 1996 2014 97%
Bel Air San Ramon, CA Garden 462
 391,000
 1988 1995 97%
Canyon Oaks San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 250
 237,894
 2005 2007 97%
Crow Canyon San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 400
 337,064
 1992 2014 97%
Foothill Gardens San Ramon, CA Garden 132
 155,100
 1985 1997 97%
Mill Creek at Windermere San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 400
 381,060
 2005 2007 97%
Twin Creeks San Ramon, CA Garden 44
 51,700
 1985 1997 97%
1000 Kiely Santa Clara, CA Garden 121
 128,486
 1971 2011 98%
Le Parc Santa Clara, CA Garden 140
 113,200
 1975 1994 97%
Marina Cove (21)
 Santa Clara, CA Garden 292
 250,200
 1974 1994 97%
Riley Square (9)
 Santa Clara, CA Garden 156
 126,900
 1972 2012 97%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
San Marcos Richmond, CA 432
 407,600
 2003 2003 96%
Bennett Lofts San Francisco, CA 165
 184,713
 2004 2012 95%
Fox Plaza San Francisco, CA 443
 230,017
 1968 2013 95%
MB 360 San Francisco, CA 360
 441,489
 2014 2014 92%
Mosso (20)
 San Francisco, CA 463
 607,549
 2014 2014 96%
Park West San Francisco, CA 126
 90,060
 1958 2012 94%
101 San Fernando San Jose, CA 323
 296,078
 2001 2010 96%
Bella Villagio San Jose, CA 231
 227,511
 2004 2010 97%
Enso San Jose, CA 183
 179,562
 2014 2015 96%
Epic (20)
 San Jose, CA 769
 660,030
 2013 2013 95%
Esplanade San Jose, CA 278
 279,000
 2002 2004 96%
Fountains at River Oaks San Jose, CA 226
 209,954
 1990 2014 97%
Marquis (21)
 San Jose, CA 166
 136,467
 2015 2016 91%
Mio San Jose, CA 103
 92,405
 2015 2016 97%
Museum Park San Jose, CA 117
 121,329
 2002 2014 97%
One South Market (23)
 San Jose, CA 312
 283,268
 2015 2015 96%
Palm Valley (15)
 San Jose, CA 1,098
 1,132,284
 2008 2014 95%
The Carlyle (24)
 San Jose, CA 132
 129,200
 2000 2000 96%
The Waterford San Jose, CA 238
 219,600
 2000 2000 97%
Willow Lake San Jose, CA 508
 471,744
 1989 2012 97%
Lakeshore Landing San Mateo, CA 308
 223,972
 1988 2014 96%
Hillsdale Garden San Mateo, CA 697
 611,505
 1948 2006 97%
Park 20 (20)
 San Mateo, CA 197
 140,547
 2015 2015 96%
Deer Valley San Rafael, CA 171
 167,238
 1996 2014 96%
Bel Air San Ramon, CA 462
 391,000
 1988 1995 97%
Canyon Oaks San Ramon, CA 250
 237,894
 2005 2007 98%
Crow Canyon San Ramon, CA 400
 337,064
 1992 2014 96%
Foothill Gardens San Ramon, CA 132
 155,100
 1985 1997 97%
Mill Creek at Windermere San Ramon, CA 400
 381,060
 2005 2007 98%
Twin Creeks San Ramon, CA 44
 51,700
 1985 1997 97%
1000 Kiely Santa Clara, CA 121
 128,486
 1971 2011 97%
Le Parc Santa Clara, CA 140
 113,200
 1975 1994 98%
Marina Cove (13)
 Santa Clara, CA 292
 250,200
 1974 1994 96%
Riley Square (6)
 Santa Clara, CA 156
 126,900
 1972 2012 96%
Villa Granada Santa Clara, CA 270
 238,841
 2010 2014 97%
Chestnut Street Apartments Santa Cruz, CA 96
 87,640
 2002 2008 97%
Bristol Commons Sunnyvale, CA 188
 142,600
 1989 1995 97%
Brookside Oaks (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA 170
 119,900
 1973 2000 97%
Lawrence Station Sunnyvale, CA 336
 297,188
 2012 2014 97%
Magnolia Lane (14)
 Sunnyvale, CA 32
 31,541
 2001 2007 97%
Magnolia Square (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA 156
 110,824
 1963 2007 97%
Montclaire Sunnyvale, CA 390
 294,100
 1973 1988 97%
Reed Square Sunnyvale, CA 100
 95,440
 1970 2011 97%
Solstice Sunnyvale, CA 280
 257,659
 2014 2014 96%
Summerhill Park Sunnyvale, CA 100
 78,500
 1988 1988 96%
Via Sunnyvale, CA 284
 309,421
 2011 2011 98%
Windsor Ridge Sunnyvale, CA 216
 161,800
 1989 1989 97%
Vista Belvedere Tiburon, CA 76
 78,300
 1963 2004 93%
      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Villa Granada Santa Clara, CA Mid-rise 270
 238,841
 2010 2014 97%
Chestnut Street Apartments Santa Cruz, CA Garden 96
 87,640
 2002 2008 97%
Bristol Commons Sunnyvale, CA Garden 188
 142,600
 1989 1995 98%
Brookside Oaks (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 170
 119,900
 1973 2000 98%
Lawrence Station Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 336
 297,188
 2012 2014 97%
Magnolia Lane (22)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 32
 31,541
 2001 2007 97%
Magnolia Square (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 156
 110,824
 1963 2007 97%
Montclaire Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 390
 294,100
 1973 1988 97%
Reed Square Sunnyvale, CA Garden 100
 95,440
 1970 2011 98%
Solstice Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 280
 257,659
 2014 2014 97%
Summerhill Park Sunnyvale, CA Garden 100
 78,500
 1988 1988 97%
Via Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 284
 309,421
 2011 2011 98%
Windsor Ridge Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 216
 161,800
 1989 1989 98%
Vista Belvedere Tiburon, CA Mid-rise 76
 78,300
 1963 2004 97%
Verandas (13)
 Union City, CA Mid-rise 282
 199,092
 1989 2014 97%
Agora (23)
 Walnut Creek, CA Mid-rise 49
 106,228
 2016 2016 98%
      21,146
 18,777,392
     96%
Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area            
Belcarra Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 296
 241,567
 2009 2014 96%
BellCentre Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 248
 181,288
 2001 2014 96%
Cedar Terrace Bellevue, WA Garden 180
 174,200
 1984 2005 96%
Courtyard off Main Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 110
 108,388
 2000 2010 96%
Ellington Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 220
 165,794
 1994 2014 97%
Emerald Ridge Bellevue, WA Garden 180
 144,000
 1987 1994 97%
Foothill Commons Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 394
 288,300
 1978 1990 96%
Palisades, The Bellevue, WA Garden 192
 159,700
 1977 1990 97%
Park Highland Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 250
 224,750
 1993 2014 96%
Piedmont Bellevue, WA Garden 396
 348,969
 1969 2014 96%
Sammamish View Bellevue, WA Garden 153
 133,500
 1986 1994 97%
Woodland Commons Bellevue, WA Garden 302
 217,878
 1978 1990 97%
Bothell Ridge (6)
 Bothell, WA Garden 214
 167,370
 1988 2014 96%
Canyon Pointe Bothell, WA Garden 250
 210,400
 1990 2003 96%
Inglenook Court Bothell, WA Garden 224
 183,600
 1985 1994 96%
Pinnacle Sonata Bothell, WA Mid-rise 268
 343,095
 2000 2014 96%
Salmon Run at Perry Creek Bothell, WA Garden 132
 117,100
 2000 2000 97%
Stonehedge Village Bothell, WA Garden 196
 214,800
 1986 1997 97%
Highlands at Wynhaven Issaquah, WA Mid-rise 333
 424,674
 2000 2008 97%
Park Hill at Issaquah Issaquah, WA Garden 245
 277,700
 1999 1999 96%
Wandering Creek Kent, WA Garden 156
 124,300
 1986 1995 97%
Ascent Kirkland, WA Garden 90
 75,840
 1988 2012 97%
Bridle Trails Kirkland, WA Garden 108
 99,700
 1986 1997 96%
Corbella at Juanita Bay Kirkland, WA Garden 169
 103,339
 1978 2010 97%
Evergreen Heights Kirkland, WA Garden 200
 188,300
 1990 1997 97%
Slater 116 Kirkland, WA Mid-rise 108
 81,415
 2013 2013 97%
Montebello Kirkland, WA Garden 248
 272,734
 1996 2012 96%
Aviara (24)
 Mercer Island, WA Mid-rise 166
 147,033
 2013 2014 96%
Laurels at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA Garden 164
 134,300
 1981 1996 96%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Verandas (19)
 Union City, CA 282
 199,092
 1989 2014 96%
Agora(22)
 Walnut Creek, CA 49
 106,228
 2016 2016 71%
    19,480
 17,455,179
     96%
Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area          
Belcarra Bellevue, WA 296
 241,567
 2009 2014 96%
BellCentre Bellevue, WA 248
 181,288
 2001 2014 96%
Cedar Terrace Bellevue, WA 180
 174,200
 1984 2005 96%
Courtyard off Main Bellevue, WA 110
 108,388
 2000 2010 97%
Ellington Bellevue, WA 220
 165,794
 1994 2014 95%
Emerald Ridge Bellevue, WA 180
 144,000
 1987 1994 96%
Foothill Commons Bellevue, WA 394
 288,300
 1978 1990 96%
Palisades, The Bellevue, WA 192
 159,700
 1977 1990 97%
Park Highland Bellevue, WA 250
 224,750
 1993 2014 95%
Piedmont Bellevue, WA 396
 348,969
 1969 2014 96%
Sammamish View Bellevue, WA 153
 133,500
 1986 1994 97%
Woodland Commons Bellevue, WA 302
 217,878
 1978 1990 95%
Bothell Ridge (18)
 Bothell, WA 214
 167,370
 1988 2014 96%
Canyon Pointe Bothell, WA 250
 210,400
 1990 2003 96%
Inglenook Court Bothell, WA 224
 183,600
 1985 1994 97%
Pinnacle Sonata Bothell, WA 268
 343,095
 2000 2014 96%
Salmon Run at Perry Creek Bothell, WA 132
 117,100
 2000 2000 97%
Stonehedge Village Bothell, WA 196
 214,800
 1986 1997 97%
Highlands at Wynhaven Issaquah, WA 333
 424,674
 2000 2008 95%
Park Hill at Issaquah Issaquah, WA 245
 277,700
 1999 1999 96%
Wandering Creek Kent, WA 156
 124,300
 1986 1995 97%
Ascent Kirkland, WA 90
 75,840
 1988 2012 97%
Bridle Trails Kirkland, WA 108
 99,700
 1986 1997 97%
Corbella at Juanita Bay Kirkland, WA 169
 103,339
 1978 2010 96%
Evergreen Heights Kirkland, WA 200
 188,300
 1990 1997 96%
Slater 116 Kirkland, WA 108
 81,415
 2013 2013 96%
Montebello Kirkland, WA 248
 272,734
 1996 2012 95%
Aviara (12)
 Mercer Island, WA 166
 147,033
 2013 2014 96%
Laurels at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA 164
 134,300
 1981 1996 97%
Parkwood at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA 240
 257,160
 1989 2014 96%
The Elliot at Mukilteo (4)
 Mukilteo, WA 301
 245,900
 1981 1997 96%
Castle Creek Newcastle, WA 216
 191,900
 1998 1998 97%
Delano Redmond, WA 126
 116,340
 2005 2011 97%
Elevation Redmond, WA 158
 138,916
 1986 2010 97%
Redmond Hill (6)
 Redmond, WA 442
 350,275
 1985 2011 96%
Shadowbrook Redmond, WA 418
 338,880
 1986 2014 96%
The Trails of Redmond Redmond, WA 423
 376,000
 1985 2014 97%
Vesta (6)
 Redmond, WA 440
 381,675
 1998 2011 97%
Brighton Ridge Renton, WA 264
 201,300
 1986 1996 96%
Fairwood Pond Renton, WA 194
 189,200
 1997 2004 97%
Forest View Renton, WA 192
 182,500
 1998 2003 97%
Pinnacle on Lake Washington Renton, WA 180
 190,908
 2001 2014 96%
Annaliese Seattle, WA 56
 48,216
 2009 2013 96%
The Audrey at Belltown Seattle, WA 137
 94,119
 1992 2014 96%
      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Parkwood at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA Garden 240
 257,160
 1989 2014 96%
The Elliot at Mukilteo (4)
 Mukilteo, WA Garden 301
 245,900
 1981 1997 97%
Castle Creek Newcastle, WA Garden 216
 191,900
 1998 1998 97%
Delano Redmond, WA Mid-rise 126
 116,340
 2005 2011 98%
Elevation Redmond, WA Garden 158
 138,916
 1986 2010 97%
Redmond Hill (9)
 Redmond, WA Garden 442
 350,275
 1985 2011 96%
Shadowbrook Redmond, WA Garden 418
 338,880
 1986 2014 96%
The Trails of Redmond Redmond, WA Garden 423
 376,000
 1985 2014 97%
Vesta (9)
 Redmond, WA Garden 440
 381,675
 1998 2011 97%
Brighton Ridge Renton, WA Garden 264
 201,300
 1986 1996 96%
Fairwood Pond Renton, WA Garden 194
 189,200
 1997 2004 98%
Forest View Renton, WA Garden 192
 182,500
 1998 2003 97%
Pinnacle on Lake Washington Renton, WA Mid-rise 180
 190,908
 2001 2014 96%
8th & Republican (17)
 Seattle, WA High-rise 211
 161,371
 2016 2017 97%
Annaliese Seattle, WA High-rise 56
 48,216
 2009 2013 98%
The Audrey at Belltown Seattle, WA Mid-rise 137
 94,119
 1992 2014 97%
The Bernard Seattle, WA Mid-rise 63
 43,151
 2008 2011 97%
Cairns, The Seattle, WA Mid-rise 99
 70,806
 2006 2007 96%
Collins on Pine Seattle, WA Mid-rise 76
 48,733
 2013 2014 98%
Domaine Seattle, WA Mid-rise 92
 79,421
 2009 2012 97%
Expo (18)
 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 275
 190,176
 2012 2012 96%
Fountain Court Seattle, WA Mid-rise 320
 207,000
 2000 2000 96%
Patent 523 (25)
 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 295
 191,109
 2010 2010 97%
Taylor 28 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 197
 155,630
 2008 2014 97%
Vox Apartments Seattle, WA Mid-rise 58
 42,173
 2013 2013 96%
Wharfside Pointe Seattle, WA Mid-rise 155
 119,200
 1990 1994 96%
      11,820
 10,166,093
     97%
               
Total/Weighted Average     59,661
 52,647,862
     97%

    Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Ballinger Commons (18)
 Seattle, WA 485
 407,253
 1989 2014 96%
The Bernard Seattle, WA 63
 43,151
 2008 2011 96%
Cairns, The Seattle, WA 100
 70,806
 2006 2007 97%
Citywalk (18)
 Seattle, WA 102
 92,010
 1988 2014 97%
Collins on Pine Seattle, WA 76
 48,733
 2013 2014 97%
Domaine Seattle, WA 92
 79,421
 2009 2012 97%
Expo (15)
 Seattle, WA 275
 190,176
 2012 2012 97%
Fountain Court Seattle, WA 320
 207,000
 2000 2000 96%
Joule (16)
 Seattle, WA 295
 191,109
 2010 2010 97%
Taylor 28 Seattle, WA 197
 155,630
 2008 2014 96%
Vox Apartments Seattle, WA 58
 42,173
 2013 2013 97%
Wharfside Pointe Seattle, WA 155
 119,200
 1990 1994 95%
    12,197
 10,503,985
     96%
             
Total/Weighted Average   59,645
 52,829,464
     96%

      Square Year Year  
Other real estate assets (1)
 Location Tenants Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy (2)
Essex - Hollywood Los Angeles, CA  34,000
 1938 2006 —%
Derian Office Building (17)
 Irvine, CA 8 106,564
 1983 2000 100%
    8 140,564
     76%
      Square Year Year  
Other real estate assets (1)
 Location Tenants Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy (2)
Derian Office Building (26)
 Irvine, CA 6 106,716
 1983 2000 83%
    6 106,716
     83%

Footnotes to the Company’s Portfolio Listing as of December 31, 20162018

(1) 
Unless otherwise specified, the Company has a 100% ownership interest in each community.
(2) 
For communities, occupancy rates are based on financial occupancy for the year ended December 31, 2016;2018; for the commercial buildings occupancy rates are based on physical occupancy as of December 31, 2016.2018. For an explanation of how financial occupancy and physical occupancy areis calculated, see “Properties-Occupancy Rates”"Occupancy Rates" in this Item 2.
(3) 
The community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2082.
(4) 
The Company holds a 1% special limited partner interest in the partnerships which own these apartment communities. These investments were made under arrangements whereby Essex Management Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Essex, became the 1% sole general partner and the other limited partners were granted the right to require the applicable partnership to redeem their interest for cash. Subject to certain conditions, the Company may, however, elect to deliver an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock in satisfaction of the applicable partnership’s cash redemption obligation.

(5)
This community is owned by BEX III, LLC ("BEX III"). The Company has a 50% interest in BEX III, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(6)
This community is owned by BEXAEW. The Company has a 50% interest in BEXAEW, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(7) 
This community is owned by Wesco III. The Company has a 50% interest in Wesco III, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(6)(8)
This community is owned by BEX II, LLC ("BEX II"). The Company has a 50% interest in BEX II, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(9) 
This community is owned by Wesco I.I, LLC ("Wesco I"). The Company has a 50%58% interest in Wesco I, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(7)(10) 
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2067.
(8)(11) 
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2027.
(9)(12) 
The Company has a 97% interest and an Executive Vice President of the Company has a 3% interest in this community.
(10)(13)
This community is owned by Wesco IV, LLC ("Wesco IV") The Company has a 50% interest in Wesco IV, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(14) 
The Company has a 75% member interest.interest in this community.
(11)(15) 
TheThis community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2028.
(12)(16) 
This community is subject toowned by an entity that is co-owned by the Company and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPPIB" or "CPP"). The Company has a ground lease,55% ownership in this community, which unless extended, will expire in 2070.is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(13)(17)
This community is owned by Wesco V, LLC ("Wesco V"). The Company has a 50% interest in Wesco V, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(18)
The Company has 50% ownership in this community, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(19)
In December 2018, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 49.9% membership interest in the Marquis co-investment. As a result of this purchase, the Company consolidates Marquis.
(20)
The Company has a 55% membership interest in this community, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(21) 
A portion of this community on which 84 apartment homes are presently located is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2028.
(14)(22) 
The community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2070.
(15)
The Company has 50% ownership in each of these communities which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(16)
The Company has 99% ownership in this community.
(17)
The Company occupies 8% of space in this property.

(18)
This community is owned by BEXAEW. The Company has a 50% interest in BEXAEW which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(19)
This community is owned by Wesco IV. The Company has a 50% interest in Wesco IV which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(20)
This community is owned by an entity that is co-owned by the Company and CPP. The Company has a 55% ownership in this community which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. 
(21)
The Company has a 50.1% membership interest in this community which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(22)(23) 
This community is owned by an entity that is co-owned by the Company and CPP. The Company has a 51% membership interest in this community, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(23)(24) 
The Company hasThis community is subject to a 55% membership interestground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in this community which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.2070.
(24)(25) 
This community is owned by BEX II. The Company has a 50.1% interest99% ownership in BEX II which is accounted for using the equity methodthis community.
(26)
The Company occupies 13% of accounting.space in this property.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The information which regardsregarding lawsuits, other proceedings and claims, set forth in Note 15, “Commitments16, "Commitments and Contingencies”Contingencies", ofto our notes to consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3. In addition to such matters referred to in Note 15,16, the Company is subject to various other legal and/or regulatory proceedings arising in the course of its business operations. We believe that, with respect to such matters that we are currently a party to, the ultimate disposition of any such matter will not result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.


Part II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Market Information
 
The shares of the Company’s common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”("NYSE") under the symbol ESS.  ESSEssex's common stock has been traded on the NYSE since June 13, 1994. The high, low and closing price per share of common stock reported on the NYSE for the quarters indicated are as follows:
Quarter Ended High Low Close
December 31, 2016 $234.07
 $200.01
 $232.50
September 30, 2016 $236.56
 $217.16
 $222.70
June 30, 2016 $237.50
 $207.20
 $228.09
March 31, 2016 $240.55
 $191.25
 $233.86
December 31, 2015 $244.71
 $214.29
 $239.41
September 30, 2015 $232.20
 $205.72
 $223.42
June 30, 2015 $231.90
 $208.85
 $212.50
March 31, 2015 $243.17
 $207.26
 $229.90

The closing price of ESSEssex's common stock as ofreported by the NYSE on February 21, 201715, 2019 was $230.97.$278.82.
 
There is no established public trading market for Essex Portfolio, L.P.’s the Operating Partnership's limited partnership units ("OP Units.Units").
 
Holders
 
The approximate number of holders of record of the shares of ESSEssex's common stock was 1,3361,313 as of February 21, 2017.15, 2019. This number does not include stockholders whose shares are held in investment accounts by other entities. ESSEssex believes the actual number of stockholders is greater than the number of holders of record.
 
As of February 21, 2017,15, 2019, there were 184 holders of record of Essex Portfolio, L.P.’s OP Units, including ESS.Essex.
 
Return of Capital
 
Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, of 1986, as amended, the portion of the cash dividend, if any, that exceeds earnings and profits is considered a return of capital. The return of capital is generated due to a variety of factors, including the deduction of non-cash expenses, primarily depreciation, in the determination of earnings and profits.

The status of the cash dividends distributed for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016 related to common stock, and Series H preferred stock for tax purposes are as follows:
  2016 2015 2014
Common Stock      
Ordinary income 86.68% 99.28% 70.03%
Capital gain 7.11% 0.72% 21.95%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain 6.21% % 8.02%
  100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
       
  2016 2015 2014
Series G and H Preferred stock  
  
  
Ordinary income 86.68% 99.28% 70.03%
Capital gains 7.11% 0.72% 21.95%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain 6.21% % 8.02%
  100.00% 100.00% 100.00%



  2018 2017 2016
Common Stock      
Ordinary income 79.72% 84.04% 86.68%
Capital gain 15.35% 13.20% 7.11%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain 4.93% 2.76% 6.21%
  100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
       
  2018 2017 2016
Series H Preferred stock  
  
  
Ordinary income % % 86.68%
Capital gains % % 7.11%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain % % 6.21%
  % % 100.00%

Dividends and Distributions
 
Since ESS’s initial public offering on June 13, 1994, ESS and the Operating Partnership have paid regular quarterly dividends/distributions to its stockholders and unitholders. ESS paid the following dividends per share of common stock and the Operating Partnership paid the following distributions per limited partner OP unit:
Year Ended Annual Dividend/Distribution Quarter Ended 2016 2015 2014
1995 $1.69
 March 31, $1.60 $1.44 $1.21
1996 $1.72
 June 30, $1.60 $1.44 $1.30
1997 $1.77
 September 30, $1.60 $1.44 $1.30
1998 $1.95
 December 31, $1.60 $1.44 $1.30
1999 $2.15
        
2000 $2.38
 Annual Dividend/Distribution $6.40 $5.76 $5.11
2001 $2.80
        
2002 $3.08
        
2003 $3.12
        
2004 $3.16
        
2005 $3.24
        
2006 $3.36
        
2007 $3.72
        
2008 $4.08
        
2009 $4.12
        
2010 $4.13
        
2011 $4.16
        
2012 $4.40
        
2013 $4.84
        

Future dividends/distributions by ESSEssex and the Operating Partnership will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of ESSEssex and will depend on the actual cash flows from operations of the Company, its financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, applicable legal restrictions and such other factors as the Board of Directors deemdeems relevant. There are currently no contractual restrictions on ESSEssex's and the Operating PartnershipPartnership's present or future ability to pay dividends and distributions.distributions, and we do not anticipate that our ability to pay dividends/distributions will be impaired; however, there can be no assurances in that regard.
 
The Board of Directors has declared a dividend/distribution for the fourth quarter of 20162018 of $1.60$1.86 per share. The dividend/distribution was paid on January 17, 201715, 2019 to shareholders/stockholders/unitholders of record as of December 30, 2016.January 2, 2019.
 



Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan

ESSEssex has adopted a dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan designed to provide holders of common stock with a convenient and economical means to reinvest all or a portion of their cash dividends in shares of common stock and to acquire additional shares of common stock through voluntary purchases. Computershare, LLC, which serves as ESSEssex's transfer agent, administers the dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan. For a copy of the plan, contact Computershare, LLC at (312) 360-5354.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

See the Company’s disclosure in the 2017 Proxy Statement under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information”, which disclosureThe information required by this section is incorporated herein by reference.reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the headings "Equity Compensation Plan Information," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.

Issuance of Registered Equity Securities

During 2016, ESS did not make anyIn September 2018, the Company entered into a new equity distribution agreement in connection with the 2018 ATM Program pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross sales pursuantprice of up to $900.0 million. In connection with the 2018 ATM Program, the Company may also enter into related forward sale agreements whereby, at the Company’s discretion, it may sell shares of its registration statement. Additionally, duringcommon stock under the first quarter2018 ATM Program under forward sales agreements. The use of 2017 througha forward sale agreement would allow the Company to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of its common stock at the time the agreement is executed, but defer receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. On February 21, 2017, ESS has not19, 2019, Essex’s Board of Directors approved the replenishment of the stock repurchase plan such that, as of such date, the Company had $250.0 million of purchase authority remaining under the replenished plan.

During 2018, the Company issued no shares of common stock under the 2018 ATM Program or the prior 2016 ATM Program. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had no outstanding forward sale agreements to sell any shares of common stock.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In December 2015, ESSEssex's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan to allow ESSEssex to acquire shares in an aggregate of up to $250$250.0 million. Under thethis program, in October 2016,through December 31, 2018, the Company had repurchased and retired 5,100215,583 shares of common stock totaling $1.0$52.3 million, including commissions, at an average stock price of $204.92$242.49 per share. There have been no other repurchases sinceAs of December 31, 2018, the inception of this plan. The Company has $249had $197.7 million of purchase authority remaining under the plan.
Performance Graph

The line graph below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on ESSEssex's common stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 and the NAREIT All Equity REIT index over the same period.  This comparison assumes that the value of the investment in the common stock and each index was $100 on December 31, 20112013 and that all dividends were reinvested (1).reinvested.



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 Period Ending Period Ending
Index 12/31/2011
 12/31/2012
 12/31/2013
 12/31/2014
 12/31/2015
 12/31/2016
 12/31/2013
 12/31/2014
 12/31/2015
 12/31/2016
 12/31/2017
 12/31/2018
Essex Property Trust, Inc. 100.00
 107.51
 108.64
 160.79
 191.14
 190.89
 100.00
 148.00
 175.93
 175.70
 187.65
 196.60
NAREIT All Equity REIT Index 100.00
 119.70
 123.12
 157.63
 162.08
 176.07
 100.00
 128.03
 131.64
 143.00
 155.41
 149.12
S&P 500 100.00
 116.00
 153.57
 174.60
 177.01
 198.18
S&P 500 Index 100.00
 113.69
 115.26
 129.05
 157.22
 150.33
 
(1) 
Common stock performance data is provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence (formerly SNL Financial.Financial).

The graph and other information furnished under the above caption “Performance Graph”"Performance Graph" in this Part II Item 5 of this Form 10-K shall not deemed to be “soliciting material”"soliciting material" or to be “filed”"filed" with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C, or to the liabilities of the Exchange Act, as amended.Act.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
 
During the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Operating Partnership issued partnership unitsOP Units in private placements in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2)4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, in the amounts and for the consideration set forth below:
 
During the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015, ESS2017, Essex issued an aggregate of 137,62239,175 and 203,556176,489 shares of its common stock upon the exercise of stock options, respectively. ESSEssex contributed the proceeds from the option exercises of $18.9$6.2 million and $26.5$26.6 million to ourthe Operating Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of 137,62239,175 and 203,556 common176,489 OP Units, as required by the Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement, during the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.
 
During the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015, ESS2017, Essex issued an aggregate of 2,0181,981 and 3,3382,973 shares of its common stock in connection with restricted stock awards for no cash consideration, respectively. For each share of common stock issued by ESSEssex in connection with such awards, ourthe Operating Partnership issued common OP unitsUnits to ESSEssex as required by the Operating

Partnership's partnership agreement, for an aggregate of 2,0181,981 and 3,338 units2,973 OP Units during the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015, ESS2017, Essex issued an aggregate of 14,0945,250 and 6,4501,500 shares of its common stock in connection with the exchange of Operating Partnership limited partnership unitsOP Units and DownREIT limited partnership units by limited partners into shares of common stock. For each share of common stock issued by ESSEssex in connection with such exchange, ourthe Operating Partnership issued common OP unitsUnits to ESSEssex as required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement, for an aggregate of 14,0945,250 and 6,450 units1,500 OP Units during the year ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.

DuringNo shares of the Company's common stock were issued or sold by Essex pursuant to the 2018 ATM Program or the prior 2016 ATM Program during the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no shares of ESS's common stock issued or sold pursuant to its equity distribution program. During2018. For the year ended December 31, 2015, ESS2017, the Company issued and sold an aggregate of 1,481,737345,444 shares of itsEssex's common stock respectively, pursuant to a registration statement and its equity distribution program. ESSthrough the 2016 ATM Program. Essex contributed the net proceeds from these share issuances of $332.3$89.1 million to the Operating Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of 1,481,737 common345,444 OP Units, respectively,units, as required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had no outstanding forward purchase agreements to sell any shares of common stock.

Stock Repurchases

The following table summarizes the Company’s purchases of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2018:    
  
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
 
Average Price
Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of a
Publicly Announced
Program(1)
 Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (in Millions)
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018 
      
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018 74,811
 249.20  74,811  226.5 
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 118,838
 242.48  118,838  197.7 
Total 193,649
 $245.08  193,649  $197.7 

(1) In December 2015, Essex’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan to allow Essex to acquire shares in an aggregate of up to $250.0 million. Under this program, as of December 31, 2018, the Company had $197.7 million of purchase authority remaining. On February 19, 2019, Essex’s Board of Directors approved the replenishment of the stock repurchase plan such that, as of such date, the Company had $250.0 million of purchase authority remaining under the replenished plan.


Item 6. Selected Financial Data
 
The following tables set forth summary financial and operating information for the ESSEssex and the Operating Partnership from January 1, 20122014 through December 31, 2016.

2018.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
OPERATING DATA:(1)
                    
Rental and other property $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
 $603,327
 $527,945
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
Management and other fees from affiliates 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
 7,263
 8,457
 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
Income before discontinued operations $438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
 $140,882
 $127,653
Income from discontinued operations 
 
 
 31,173
 11,937
Net income 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
 172,055
 139,590
 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
Net income available to common stockholders $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
 $150,811
 $119,812
 $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
Per share data:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $3.26
 $3.10
Net income available to common stockholders $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $4.05
 $3.42
 $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
Weighted average common stock outstanding 65,472
 64,872
 56,547
 37,249
 35,032
 66,041
 65,829
 65,472
 64,872
 56,547
Diluted:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Income before discontinued operations available to common stockholders $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.06
 $3.25
 $3.09
Net income available to common stockholders $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.06
 $4.04
 $3.41
 $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.06
Weighted average common stock outstanding 65,588
 65,062
 56,697
 37,335
 35,125
 66,085
 65,898
 65,588
 65,062
 56,697
Cash dividend per common share $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11
 $4.84
 $4.40
 $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11

(1)
Reclassifications have been made in prior periods to conform to the current year’s presentation.

 As of December 31, As of December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:(1)
                    
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation) $12,676,306
 $12,331,469
 $11,244,681
 $5,443,757
 $5,033,672
 $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
 $11,249,071
Net investment in rental properties 10,364,760
 10,381,577
 9,679,875
 4,188,871
 3,952,155
 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
 9,684,265
Real estate under development 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
 50,430
 66,851
 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
Co-investments 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
 677,133
 571,345
 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
Total assets 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
 5,164,171
 4,828,821
 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
Total indebtedness 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
 3,010,856
 2,800,281
Total indebtedness, net 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
 
 
 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
Cumulative convertible preferred stock 
 
 
 4,349
 4,349
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock 
 73,750
 73,750
 73,750
 73,750
 
 
 
 73,750
 73,750
Stockholders' equity 6,192,178
 6,237,733
 6,022,672
 1,884,619
 1,764,804
 6,267,073
 6,277,406
 6,192,178
 6,237,733
 6,022,672

(1)

Reclassifications have been made in prior periods to conform to the current year’s presentation.



 As of and for the years ended December 31, As of and for the years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
OTHER DATA:    
Funds from operations (FFO)(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders:
          
Funds from operations ("FFO")(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders:
          
Net income available to common stockholders $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
 $150,811
 $119,812
 $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
Adjustments:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Depreciation and amortization 441,682
 453,423
 360,592
 193,518
 170,686
 479,884
 468,881
 441,682
 453,423
 360,592
Gains not included in FFO attributable to common stockholders and unitholders (167,607) (81,347) (50,064) (67,975) (60,842) (73,683) (159,901) (167,607) (81,347) (50,064)
Deferred tax expense on sale of real estate and land - taxable REIT subsidiary activity 4,410
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4,410
 
 
Depreciation add back from unconsolidated co-investments 50,956
 49,826
 33,975
 15,748
 14,467
Depreciation and amortization add back from unconsolidated co-investments 62,954
 55,531
 50,956
 49,826
 33,975
Noncontrolling interest related to Operating Partnership units 14,089
 7,824
 4,911
 8,938
 7,950
 13,452
 14,825
 14,089
 7,824
 4,911
Insurance reimbursements 
 (1,751) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,751) 
Depreciation attributable to third party ownership and other (9) (781) (1,331) (1,309) (1,223) (940) (286) (9) (781) (1,331)
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders $754,645
 $654,059
 $464,942
 $299,731
 $250,850
 $871,820
 $812,109
 $754,645
 $654,059
 $464,942
Non-core items:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Merger and integration expenses 
 3,798
 53,530
 4,284
 
 
 
 
 3,798
 53,530
Acquisition and investment related costs 1,841
 2,414
 1,878
 1,161
 2,255
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs 194
 1,569
 1,841
 2,414
 1,878
Gain on sale of marketable securities, note prepayment, and other investments (5,719) (598) (886) (2,519) (819) (737) (1,909) (5,719) (598) (886)
Unrealized losses on marketable securities 5,159
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of land 
 
 (2,533) (1,503) 
 
 
 
 
 (2,533)
Interest rate hedge ineffectiveness (2)
 (250) 
 
 
 
 148
 (78) (250) 
 
Loss on early retirement of debt 606
 6,114
 268
 300
 5,009
 
 1,796
 606
 6,114
 268
Gain on early retirement of debt from unconsolidated co-investment

 (3,662) 
 
 
 
Co-investment promote income 
 (192) (10,640) 
 (2,299) (20,541) 
 
 (192) (10,640)
Income from early redemption of preferred equity investments 
 (1,954) (5,250) (1,358) 
 (1,652) (356) 
 (1,954) (5,250)
Excess of redemption value of preferred stock over carrying value 2,541
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2,541
 
 
Insurance reimbursements, legal settlements, and other, net (3)
 (4,470) (2,970) 1,852
 
 
Core funds from operations (Core FFO) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders $749,194
 $660,671
 $503,161
 $300,096
 $254,996
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (FFO)(4)
 67,890
 67,310
 58,921
 39,501
 37,378
General and administrative and other, net 8,745
 (1,083) 
 (651) 1,758
Insurance reimbursements and legal settlements, net (561) (25) (4,470) (2,319) 94
Core funds from operations ("Core FFO")(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
 $858,913
 $812,023
 $749,194
 $660,671
 $503,161
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (FFO)(3)
 68,322
 68,194
 67,890
 67,310
 58,921
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
per share - diluted
 $11.12
 $9.72
 $7.89
 $7.59
 $6.71
 $12.76
 $11.91
 $11.12
 $9.72
 $7.89
Core funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
per share - diluted
 $11.04
 $9.82
 $8.54
 $7.60
 $6.82
 $12.57
 $11.91
 $11.04
 $9.82
 $8.54


(1) 
FFO is a financial measure that is commonly used in the REIT industry. The Company presents funds from operationsFFO and FFO excluding non-core items ("referred to as a"Core FFO") as supplemental operating performance measure.measures. FFO isand Core FFO are not used by the Company as, nor should itthey be considered to be, as an alternativealternatives to net earningsincome computed under U.S. GAAP as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or as an alternativealternatives to cash from operating activities computed under U.S. GAAP as an indicator of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.


FFO isand Core FFO are not meant to represent a comprehensive system of financial reporting and doesdo not present, nor does itdo they intend to present, a complete picture of the Company's financial condition and operating performance. The Company believes that net earningsincome computed under U.S. GAAP remainis the primary measure of performance and that FFO isand Core FFO are only meaningful when it isthey are used in conjunction with net earnings.income. The Company considers FFO and Core FFO excluding non-routine items (referred to as “Core FFO”) to be useful financial performance measurements of an equity REIT because, together with net income and cash flows, FFO providesand Core FFO provide investors with an additional basisbases to evaluate operating performance and ability of a REIT to incur and service debt and to fund acquisitions and other capital expenditures and its ability to pay dividends. Further,By excluding gains or losses related to sales of depreciated operating properties and excluding real estate depreciation (which can vary among owners of identical assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates), FFO can help investors compare the operating performance of a real estate company between periods or as compared to different companies. By further adjusting for items that are not considered part of the Company’s core business operations, Core FFO allows investors to compare the core operating performance of the Company to its performance in prior reporting periods and to the operating performance of other real estate companies without the effect of items that by their nature are not comparable from period to period and tend to obscure the Company’s actual operating results. The Company believes that its consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provide the most meaningful picture of its financial condition and its operating performance.
 
In calculating FFO, the Company follows the definition for this measure published by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”NAREIT"), which is athe leading REIT tradeindustry association. The Company believes that, under the NAREIT FFO definition, the threetwo most significant adjustments made to net income are (i) the exclusion of historical cost depreciation and (ii) the exclusion of gains and losses from the sale of previously depreciated properties and (iii) the exclusion of impairment losses on depreciated properties. EssexThe Company agrees that these threetwo NAREIT adjustments are useful to investors for the following reasons:
 
(a)historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP assumes, through depreciation charges, that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. NAREIT stated in its White Paper on Funds from Operations “since real estate asset values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors have considered presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves." Consequently, NAREIT’s definition of FFO reflects the fact that real estate, as an asset class, generally appreciates over time and depreciation charges required by U.S. GAAP do not reflect the underlying economic realities.
(b)REITs were created as a legal form of organization in order to encourage public ownership of real estate as an asset class through investment in firms that were in the business of long-term ownership and management of real estate.  The exclusion, in NAREIT’s definition of FFO, of gains and losses from the sales and impairment losses of previously depreciated operating real estate assets allows investors and analysts to readily identify the operating results of the long-term assets that form the core of a REIT’s activity and assists in comparing those operating results between periods.

Management believes that it has consistently applied the NAREIT definition of FFO to all periods presented. However, there is judgment involved and other REITs in calculatingREITs' calculation of FFO may vary from the NAREIT definition for this measure, and thus their disclosure of FFO may not be comparable to the Company’s calculation.

The table to which this footnote relates is a reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders to FFO and Core FFO for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

(2) 
Interest rate swaps generally are adjusted to fair value through other comprehensive income (loss). However, because certain of ourthe Company's interest rate swaps do not have a 0% LIBOR floor, while related hedged debt in these cases is subject to a 0% LIBOR floor, the portion of the change in fair value of these interest rate swaps attributable to this mismatch, if any, is recorded as noncasha non-cash interest rate hedge ineffectiveness through interest expense.
(3) 
Other items, net are non-recurring in nature.
(4)
Assumes conversion of all dilutive outstanding operating partnership interests in the Operating Partnership into shares of the Company's common stock and excludes all DownREIT limited partnership units for which the Operating Partnership has the ability and intention to redeem the DownREIT limited partnership units for cash and does not consider them to be common stock equivalents.


Essex Portfolio, L.P. and Subsidiaries
 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 ($ in thousands, except per unit amounts) ($ in thousands, except per unit amounts)
OPERATING DATA:(1)
                    
Rental and other property $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
 $603,327
 $527,945
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
Management and other fees from affiliates 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
 7,263
 8,457
 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
Income before discontinued operations $438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
 $140,882
 $127,653
Income from discontinued operations 
 
 
 31,173
 11,937
Net income 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
 172,055
 139,590
 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
Net income available to common unitholders $425,213
 $234,689
 $121,726
 $159,749
 $127,771
 $403,605
 $447,884
 $425,213
 $234,689
 $121,726
Per unit data:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Income before discontinued operations available to common unitholders $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $3.27
 $3.11
Net income available to common unitholders $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $4.06
 $3.43
 $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
Weighted average common units outstanding 67,696
 67,054
 58,772
 39,380
 37,252
 68,316
 68,082
 67,696
 67,054
 58,772
Diluted:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Income before discontinued operations available to common unitholders $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.07
 $3.26
 $3.10
Net income available to common unitholders $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.07
 $4.05
 $3.42
 $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.07
Weighted average common units outstanding 67,812
 67,244
 58,921
 39,467
 37,344
 68,360
 68,151
 67,812
 67,244
 58,921
Cash distributions per common unit $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11
 $4.84
 $4.40
 $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11
 
(1)
Reclassifications have been made in prior periods to conform to the current year’s presentation.

 As of December 31, As of December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:(1)
                    
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation) $12,676,306
 $12,331,469
 $11,244,681
 $5,443,757
 $5,033,672
 $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
 $11,249,071
Net investment in rental properties 10,364,760
 10,381,577
 9,679,875
 4,188,871
 3,952,155
 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
 9,684,265
Real estate under development 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
 50,430
 66,851
 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
Co-investments 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
 677,133
 571,345
 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
Total assets 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
 5,164,171
 4,828,821
 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
Total indebtedness 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
 3,010,856
 2,800,281
Total indebtedness, net 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
 
 
 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
Cumulative convertible preferred interest 
 
 
 4,349
 4,349
Cumulative redeemable preferred interest 
 71,209
 71,209
 71,209
 71,209
 
 
 
 71,209
 71,209
Partners' capital 6,244,364
 6,287,381
 6,073,433
 1,932,108
 1,811,427
 6,329,613
 6,330,415
 6,244,364
 6,287,381
 6,073,433

(1)
Reclassifications have been made in prior periods to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. These consolidated financial statements include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect a fair statement of the results and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.




OVERVIEW

ESSEssex is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities in selected residential areas located primarily inon the West Coast of the United States. ESSEssex owns all of its interests in its real estate investments, directly or indirectly, through the Operating Partnership. ESSEssex is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and, as of December 31, 2016,2018, had an approximately 96.7%96.6% general partner interest in the Operating Partnership.

The Company’s investment strategy has two components: constant monitoring of existing markets, and evaluation of new markets to identify areas with the characteristics that underlie rental growth. The Company’s strong financial condition supports its investment strategy by enhancing its ability to quickly shift acquisition, development, redevelopment, and disposition activities to markets that will optimize the performance of the Company's portfolio.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 245 operating apartment communities, comprising 59,64559,661 apartment homes, excluding the Company's ownership in preferred equity interest co-investments.co-investments, loan investments, one operating commercial building with approximately 106,716 square feet and six active developments.

The Company’s apartment communities are predominately located in the following major regions:

Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties)
Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area)
Seattle Metro (Seattle metropolitan area)

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company’s development and predevelopment pipeline was comprised of twofour consolidated projects under development, fourtwo unconsolidated joint venture projects under development, and various consolidated predevelopment projects aggregating 2,2231,861 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $0.6 billion,$812.0 million, and estimated remaining project costs of approximately $0.7 billion$417.0 million, $310.0 million of which represents the Company's estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.3$1.2 billion. 

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company also had an ownership interestsinterest in twoone operating commercial buildings (withbuilding (totaling approximately 140,564106,716 square feet).

By region, the Company's operating results for 20162018 and 20152017 and projectionsprojection for 20172019 new housing supply (defined as new multi-familymultifamily apartment homes and single family homes, excluding developments with fewer than 50 apartment homes as well as student, senior and 100% affordable housing), projection for 2019 job growth, and rental income2019 estimated Same-Property revenue growth are as follows:

Southern California Region:  As of December 31, 2016,2018, this region represented 49%46% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes.  Revenues for “2016/2015 Same-Properties”"2018 Same-Properties" (as defined below), or “Same-Property"Same-Property revenues," increased 6.2%3.1% in 20162018 as compared to 2015.2017. In 2017,2019, the Company projects new residential supply of 36,42533,500 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 0.6% of the total housing stock. The Company projects an increase of 145,450104,750 jobs or 2.0%1.3%, and an increase in 2019 Same-Property revenues of between 3.50%2.5% to 4.50%3.5% in 2017.2019.
 
Northern California Region:  As of December 31, 2016,2018, this region represented 30%33% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes. Same-Property revenues increased 6.8%2.4% in 20162018 as compared to 2015.2017. In 2017,2019, the Company projects new residential supply of 19,15015,750 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 0.8%0.7% of the total housing stock. The Company projects an increase of 68,35065,500 jobs or 2.2%2.0%, and an increase in 2019 Same-Property revenues of between 1.25%2.6% to 2.25%3.6% in 2017.2019.
 
Seattle Metro Region: As of December 31, 2016,2018, this region represented 21% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes. Same-Property revenues increased 7.9%2.9% in 20162018 as compared to 2015.2017. In 2017,2019, the Company projects new residential supply of 19,60017,000 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 1.6%1.3% of the total housing stock. The Company projects an increase of 44,60045,900 jobs or 2.7%2.6%, and an increase in 2019 Same-Property revenues of between 3.75%2.3% to 4.75%3.3% in 2017.2019.

TheIn total, the Company projects an increase in 20172019 Same-Property revenues of between 2.75%2.5% to 3.75%3.5%, as renewal and new leases are signed at higher rents in 20172019 than 2016.2018. Same-Property operating expenses are projected to increase in 20172019 by 2.50%2.5% to 3.50%3.5%.



The Company’s consolidated operating communities are as follows:
As of As ofAs of As of
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Apartment Homes % Apartment Homes %Apartment Homes % Apartment Homes %
Southern California23,613
 49% 23,707
 49%22,674
 46% 23,343
 47%
Northern California14,519
 30% 14,694
 30%16,136
 33% 15,848
 32%
Seattle Metro10,239
 21% 10,239
 21%10,238
 21% 10,238
 21%
Total48,371
 100% 48,640
 100%49,048
 100% 49,429
 100%

Co-investments, including Wesco I, LLC ("Wesco I"), Wesco III, LLC ("Wesco III"), Wesco IV, Wesco V, LLC, (“Wesco IV”), Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPPIB" or "CPP"), Palm Valley,CPPIB, BEXAEW, LLC (“BEXAEW”), BEX II, LLC ("and BEX II"),III communities, developments under construction, and preferred equity interest co-investment communities are not included in the table presented above for both periods.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 20162018 to the Year Ended December 31, 20152017

The Company’s average financial occupancies for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities or “2016/2015 Same-Properties”"2018 Same-Property" (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2015)2017) increased 3010 basis points to 96.3%96.7% in 20162018 from 96.0%96.6% in 2015.2017. Financial occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by total potential rental revenue (actual rental revenue for occupied apartment homes plus market rent for vacant apartment homes).revenue. Actual rental revenue represents contractual rental revenue pursuant to leases without considering delinquency and concessions. Total potential rental revenue represents the value of all apartment homes, with occupied apartment homes valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and vacant apartment homes valued at estimated market rents. We believeThe Company believes that financial occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unitapartment home at its estimated market rate.

Market rates are determined using the recently signed effective rates on new leases at the property and are used as the starting point in the determination of the market rates of vacant apartment homes. The Company may increase or decrease these rates based on thea variety of factors, including overall supply and demand in thefor housing, concentration of new apartment community’s market. The Company will check the reasonableness of these rents based on its positiondeliveries within the marketsame submarket which can cause periodic disruption due to greater rental concessions to increase leasing velocity, and compare the rents against the asking rents by comparable properties in the market.rental affordability. Financial occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy and financial occupancy rates, and the Company's calculation of financial occupancy may not be comparable to financial occupancy as disclosed by other REITs.

The Company does not take into account delinquency and concessions to calculate actual rent for occupied apartment homes and market rents for vacant apartment homes. The calculation of financial occupancy compares contractual rates for occupied apartment homes to estimated market rents for unoccupied apartment homes, and thus the calculation compares the gross value of all apartment homes excluding delinquency and concessions. For apartment communities that are development properties in lease-up without stabilized occupancy figures, the Company believes the physical occupancy rate is the appropriate performance metric. While an apartment community is in the lease-up phase, the Company’s primary motivation is to stabilize the property, which may entail the use of rent concessions and other incentives, and thus financial occupancy, which is based on contractual revenue is not considered the best metric to quantify occupancy.


The regional breakdown of the Company’s 2016/20152018 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 is as follows:

Years ended
December 31,
Years ended
December 31,
2016 20152018 2017
Southern California96.4% 95.9%96.7% 96.6%
Northern California96.3% 96.1%96.8% 96.8%
Seattle Metro96.1% 96.1%96.5% 96.4%


The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2016/20152018 Same-Properties.

 Number of Apartment 
Years Ended
December 31,
 Dollar Percentage Number of Apartment 
Years Ended
December 31,
 Dollar Percentage
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
 Homes 2016 2015 Change Change Homes 2018 2017 Change Change
2016/2015 Same-Properties: (1)
          
2018 Same-Properties: (1)
          
Southern California 20,698
 $497,448
 $468,614
 $28,834
 6.2% 21,979
 $573,658
 $556,630
 $17,028
 3.1%
Northern California 13,220
 401,642
 376,019
 25,623
 6.8% 14,356
 469,457
 458,241
 11,216
 2.4%
Seattle Metro 10,239
 217,259
 201,417
 15,842
 7.9% 10,238
 236,525
 229,872
 6,653
 2.9%
Total 2016/2015 Same-Property revenues 44,157
 1,116,349
 1,046,050
 70,299
 6.7%
2016/2015 Non-Same Property Revenues  
 169,374
 139,448
 29,926
 21.5%
Total 2018 Same-Property revenues 46,573
 1,279,640
 1,244,743
 34,897
 2.8%
2018 Non-Same Property Revenues  
 111,230
 109,582
 1,648
 1.5%
Total property revenues  
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $100,225
 8.5%  
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $36,545
 2.7%
  
(1) 
Same-property excludes properties held for sale.

2016/20152018 Same-Property Revenues increased by $70.3$34.9 million or 6.7%2.8% to $1.1$1.3 billion for 20162018 compared to $1.0$1.2 billion in 2015.2017. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 6.4%2.5% in average rental rates from $1,942$2,177 per apartment home for 20152017 to $2,066$2,231 per apartment home for 2016.2018. 

2016/20152018 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $29.9$1.6 million or 21.5%1.5% to $169.4$111.2 million in 20162018 compared to $139.4$109.6 million in 2015.2017. The increase was primarily due to revenue generated by Station Park Green - Phase I, a development community, which began producing rental income during the acquisition, completed development, or consolidationfirst quarter of three communities, net2018, and Sage at Cupertino, which was consolidated in March 2017, offset by the sales of dispositions, since January 1, 2015.Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Management and other fees from affiliates decreased by $0.6$0.4 million or 4.2% to $9.2 million in 2016 compared to 2015.2018 from $9.6 million 2017. The decrease is primarily due to the loss oflower asset and management fees in 2016 as compared to 2015 associated withcaused by the Company's purchaseamendment of the Wesco I joint venture partner's remaining membership interestoperating agreement in The Huxley, The Dylan, and Reveal communities during 2015 and the sale of certain communities.October 2017.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased $14.8$4.7 million or 6.3%2.1% to $233.8 million in 20162018 compared to 2015,$229.1 million in 2017, primarily due to the acquisition, completed development, or consolidationan increase of three communities, net$2.4 million in maintenance and repairs expenses as well as an increase of dispositions, since January 1, 2015. 2016/2015$2.3 million in utilities expenses. 2018 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes, increased by $9.9$4.2 million or 4.7%2.0% to $218.7 million in 20162018 compared to 2015,$214.5 million in 2017, primarily due mainly to a $4.7 million increase in property management fees and a $2.3$2.2 million increase in maintenance and repairs.repairs expenses as well as an increase of $2.2 million in utilities expenses.

Real estate taxes increased $10.6$5.2 million or 8.3%3.6% to $151.5 million in 20162018 compared to 2015,$146.3 million in 2017, primarily due to the acquisition completed development, or consolidation of three communities, netMarquis and increases in tax rates and property valuations, offset by the sales of dispositions, since January 1, 2015. 2016/2015Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018. 2018 Same-Property real estate taxes increased by $2.2$4.9 million or 2.0% for 20163.7% to $138.4 million in 2018 compared to 2015$133.5 million in 2017 due to increases in tax rates and property valuations.

Corporate-level property management expenses increased by $0.9 million or 3.0% to $31.1 million in 2018 compared to $30.2 million in 2017, primarily due to an increase in corporate-level property management and staffing costs supporting the communities.


Depreciation and amortization expense decreasedincreased by $11.7$11.0 million or 2.6%2.3% to $479.9 million in 20162018 compared to 2015,$468.9 million in 2017, primarily due to the amortizationcompletion of a larger amountthe Station Park Green - Phase I development during the first and second quarters of in-place leases during 2015 compared to 2016,2018, the consolidation of Sage at Cupertino in March 2017, as well as an increase in redevelopment activity in 2018 versus 2017, partially offset by the acquisition, completed development, or consolidation of three communities, net of dispositions, since January 1, 2015.

Merger and integration expenses include, but are not limited to, advisor fees, legal fees, and accounting fees relateda decrease due to the merger with BREsales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and related integration activity. There were no merger and integration expenses for 2016 and $3.8 million for 2015.8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Interest expense increased $14.8decreased $2.4 million or 7.2%1.1% to $220.5 million in 20162018 compared to $222.9 million in 2017, primarily due to debt that was paid off or matured and regular principal amortization during and after 2017, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $16.2 million for 2018. Additionally, there was a $4.8 million increase in capitalized interest during 2018, which was due to an increase in development costs as compared to 2017. These decreases in interest expense were partially offset by an increase in average outstanding debt primarily as a result of the $500.0 senior unsecured notes due on April 1, 2025 issued in March 2015 and the $450.0issuance of $350.0 million senior unsecured notes due on April 15, 2026 issuedMay 1, 2027 in April 2016,2017 and $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2048 in March 2018, which resulted in an increase of $14.9$18.6 million in interest expense for 2016 compared to 2015. Additionally, there was a $3.1 million decrease in capitalized interest in 2016 compared to 2015, which was due to a decrease in development costs2018 as compared to the same period in 2015. These additions were offset by a reduction in interest expense due to the payoff of $150.0 million in private placement unsecured bonds in 2016.2017.


Total return swap income of $11.7$8.7 million in 20162018 consists of monthly settlements related to the Company's total return swap contracts that were entered into during 2015, in connection with issuing $257.3 million of fixed rate tax-exempt mortgage notes payable. The Company had total return swap incomedecrease of $5.7$1.4 million or 13.9% from $10.1 million in 2015.2017 was due to less favorable interest rates in 2018.

Interest and other income increased $8.2decreased $1.6 million or 42.6%6.5% to $23.0 million in 2016,2018 compared to $24.6 million in 2017, primarily due to unrealized losses on marketable securities of $5.2 million that were recognized through income during 2018, partially offset by an increase of $5.1 million in gains from the sale of marketable securities and $2.5 million in income from marketable securities and other interest income.income of $4.2 million.

Equity income from co-investments increased by $26.8$2.7 million or 122.8%3.1% to $89.1 million in 20162018 compared to 2015,$86.4 million in 2017, primarily due to $13.0$20.5 million of co-investment promote income from the BEXAEW joint venture recognized during the first quarter of 2018, an increase in income on the gain on sale of two co-investment communities as well as income from five preferred equity investments originated during 2016.of $11.8 million, and a gain on early retirement of debt from an unconsolidated co-investment of $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2018, partially offset by a decrease in gains on sales of co-investment communities of $34.3 million.

GainsGain on sale of real estate and land increased by $107.2$35.5 million or 226.5%134.5% to $61.9 million in 20162018 compared to 2015, due$26.4 million in 2017. The Company's 2018 gain was attributable to the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018, which resulted in a gain of $22.3 million and $39.6 million, respectively, for the Company. The Company's 2017 gain was primarily attributable to a $126.6 million gain from the sale of minorityJefferson at Hollywood, which resulted in a gain of $26.2 million.

Gain on remeasurement of co-investment of $1.3 million in 2018 resulted from the purchase of the Company's joint venture partner's 49.9% membership interest in BEX II, LLC, $10.7the Marquis co-investment in December 2018. Gain on remeasurement of $88.6 million in 2017 resulted from the purchase of the Company's joint venture partner's 50% membership interest in the Palm Valley co-investment in January 2017.

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2017 to the Year Ended December 31, 2016

The Company’s average financial occupancies for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities or "2017 Same-Property" (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016) increased 30 basis points to 96.6% in 2017 from 96.3% in 2016. The regional breakdown of the Company's 2017 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 
Years ended
December 31,
 2017 2016
Southern California96.6% 96.3%
Northern California96.8% 96.3%
Seattle Metro96.4% 96.1%






The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2017 Same-Properties:

  Number of Apartment 
Years Ended
December 31,
 Dollar Percentage
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
 Homes 2017 2016 Change Change
2017 Same-Properties: (1)
          
Southern California 21,998
 $559,113
 $538,738
 $20,375
 3.8%
Northern California 13,892
 436,876
 425,823
 11,053
 2.6%
Seattle Metro 10,238
 229,871
 217,259
 12,612
 5.8%
Total 2017 Same-Property revenues 46,128
 1,225,860
 1,181,820
 44,040
 3.7%
2017 Non-Same Property Revenues  
 128,465
 103,903
 24,562
 23.6%
Total property revenues  
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $68,602
 5.3%

(1)
Same-property excludes properties held for sale.

2017 Same-Property Revenues increased by $44.0 million or 3.7% to $1.2 billion for 2017 compared to $1.2 billion in 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 3.3% in average rental rates from $2,095 per apartment home for 2016 to $2,164 per apartment home for 2017.

2017 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $24.6 million or 23.6% to $128.5 million in 2017 compared to $103.9 million in 2016. The increase was primarily due to revenue generated by Palm Valley, which was consolidated in January 2017.

Management and other fees from affiliates increased by $1.3 million or 15.7% to $9.6 million in 2017 from $8.3 million in 2016. The increase is primarily due to property management fee revenue from joint venture development communities that went into lease-up from the third quarter of 2016 until the fourth quarter of 2017.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased $9.4 million or 4.3% to $229.1 million in 2017 compared to $219.7 million in 2016, primarily due to expenses generated by Palm Valley, which was consolidated in January 2017. 2017 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes, increased by $5.5 million or 2.7% to $210.4 million in 2017 compared to $204.9 million in 2016, primarily due to a $4.3 million increase in utilities.

Real estate taxes increased $7.1 million or 5.1% to $146.3 million in 2017 compared to $139.2 million in 2016, primarily due to property taxes at Palm Valley, which was consolidated in January 2017 and due to increases in tax rates and property valuations. 2017 Same-Property real estate taxes increased by $4.1 million or 3.3% to $130.1 million in 2017 compared to $126.0 million in 2016 due to increases in tax rates and property valuations.

Corporate-level property management expenses increased $0.1 million or 0.3% to $30.2 million in 2017 compared to $30.1 million in 2016, primarily due to a slight increase in corporate-level property management and staffing costs supporting the communities.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $27.2 million or 6.2% to $468.9 million in 2017 compared to $441.7 million in 2016, primarily due to depreciation at Palm Valley, which was consolidated in January 2017.

Interest expense increased $3.2 million or 1.5% to $222.9 million in 2017 compared to $219.7 million in 2016, due to an increase in average outstanding debt primarily due to the $350.0 million senior unsecured notes due May 1, 2027 issued in April 2017 and the $450.0 million senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2026 issued in April 2016, which resulted in $19.1 million of interest expense for 2017 compared to 2016. These additions were partially offset by various debts that were paid off or matured and regular principal amortization during and after 2016, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $14.5 million for 2017. Additionally, there was a $1.4 million increase in capitalized interest in 2017 compared to 2016, which was due to an increase in development costs as compared to the same period in 2016.

Total return swap income of $10.1 million in 2017 consists of monthly settlements related to the Company's total return swap contracts that were entered into during 2015, in connection with issuing $257.3 million of fixed rate tax-exempt mortgage notes payable. The decrease of $1.6 million or 13.7% from $11.7 million in 2016 was due to less favorable interest rates in 2017.

Interest and other income decreased $2.7 million or 9.9% to $24.6 million in 2017 compared to $27.3 million in 2016, primarily due to a decrease of $3.8 million in income from the gain on sale of marketable securities combined with a decrease

of $3.5 million in income from insurance reimbursements, legal settlements, and other, partially offset by an increase of $4.6 million in marketable securities and other interest income.

Equity income from co-investments increased by $37.7 million or 77.4% to $86.4 million in 2017 compared to $48.7 million in 2016, primarily due to the sale of Harvest Park beforetwo properties by BEXAEW and one property by Wesco I during 2017, which resulted in a tax expense, a $7.3total gain of $44.8 million, as well as increases in preferred equity income of approximately $7.5 million. In 2016, two co-investment properties were sold, resulting in gains of $13.0 million for the Company during 2016.

Gain on sale of real estate and land decreased by $128.2 million or 82.9% to $26.4 million in 2017 compared to $154.6 million in 2016. The Company's 2017 gain onwas primarily attributable to the sale of Candlewood North andJefferson at Hollywood, which resulted in a $9.6gain of $26.2 million gain onfor the sale of the Company's headquarters office building during 2016, as compared to approximately $7.1 million in gains on the sales of Pinnacle South Mountain and two commercial buildings as well as a $40.2 million gain on the sale of Sharon Green during 2015.Company.

Deferred tax expense on gain on sale of real estate and land of $4.4 million for 2016 was recorded primarily due to the sale of Harvest Park, which was owned by our wholly owned taxable REIT subsidiary. There was no current tax expense on the sale of real estate and land for 2016 as the Harvest Park proceeds were used in a like-kind exchange transaction. There were no such transactions during 2017.

GainsGain on remeasurement of co-investmentof $34.0$88.6 million in 2015 was due to2017 resulted from the remeasurementpurchase of the Company's investments, caused by the Company's acquisition of a controllingjoint venture partner's 50% membership interest in The Huxley and The Dylan properties, resultingthe Palm Valley co-investment in a gain of $21.3 million, and Reveal, resulting in a gain of $12.7 million.January 2017. There were no gains on remeasurement of co-investments insuch transactions during 2016.

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2015 to the Year Ended December 31, 2014

The Company’s average financial occupancies for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities for “2015/2014 Same-Properties” (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014) was unchanged at 96.2% in both 2015 and 2014. The regional breakdown of the Company’s stabilized 2015/2014 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 
Years ended
December 31,
 2015 2014
Southern California96.2% 96.3%
Northern California96.3% 96.2%
Seattle Metro96.2% 96.0%

The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2015/2014 Same-Properties.

  Number of Apartment 
Years Ended
December 31,
 Dollar Percentage
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
 Homes 2015 2014 Change Change
2015/2014 Same-Properties: (1)
          
Southern California 12,875
 $283,435
 $267,413
 $16,022
 6.0%
Northern California 9,080
 250,478
 226,679
 23,799
 10.5%
Seattle Metro 6,558
 124,143
 115,219
 8,924
 7.7%
Total 2015/2014 Same-Property revenues 28,513
 658,056
 609,311
 48,745
 8.0%
2015/2014 Non-Same Property Revenues  
 527,442
 352,280
 175,162
 49.7%
Total property revenues  
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
 $223,907
 23.3%


(1)
Same-property excludes BRE properties acquired April 1, 2014 and properties held for sale.

2015/2014 Same-Property Revenues increased by $48.7 million or 8.0% to $658 million for 2015 compared to $609.3 million in 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 8.1% in average rental rates from $1,741 per apartment home for 2014 to $1,882 per apartment home for 2015.

2015/2014 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $175.2 million or 49.7% to $527.4 million in 2015 compared to $352.3 million in 2014. The increase was primarily due to the BRE merger and the acquisition or consolidation of ten communities, net of dispositions and properties held for sale, since January 1, 2014.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased $30.3 million or 14.8% in 2015 compared to 2014, primarily due to the BRE merger and the acquisition or consolidation of ten communities, net of dispositions and properties held for sale, since January 1, 2014. 2015/2014 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes, increased by $2.3 million or 1.7% in 2015 compared to 2014, due mainly to a $1.7 million increase in repairs and maintenance.

Real estate taxes increased $20.7 million or 19.2% in 2015 compared to 2014, due primarily due to the BRE merger and the acquisition or consolidation of ten communities, net of dispositions and held for sale, since January 1, 2014. 2015/2014 Same-Property real estate taxes increased by $1.7 million or 3.2% for 2015 compared to 2014.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $92.8 million or 25.7% in 2015 compared to 2014, primarily due to the BRE merger and the acquisition or consolidation of ten communities, net of dispositions and properties held for sale, since January 1, 2014.

Merger and integration expenses include, but are not limited to, advisor fees, legal fees, and accounting fees related to the BRE merger and related integration activity. The Company completed the merger with BRE on April 1, 2014. Merger and integration expenses were $3.8 million for 2015 and $53.5 million for 2014.

Interest expense increased $40.3 million or 24.5% in 2015, due to an increase in average outstanding debt primarily due to assumed debt in connection with the BRE merger in addition to a $6.8 million decrease in capitalized interest in 2015 compared to 2014, which was due to a decrease in development costs as compared to the same period in 2014.

Total return swap income of $5.7 million in 2015 consists of monthly settlements related to the Company's total return swap contracts that were entered into during the year, in connection with $257.3 million of tax-exempt mortgage notes payable. The Company had no total return swap income in 2014.

Interest and other income increased $7.3 million or 62.1% in 2015, due to an increase in the investment of mortgage backed securities, an increase of $3.1 million in insurance proceeds and $0.6 million in income from the sale of an investment.

Equity income from co-investments decreased by $18.0 million to $21.9 million in 2015 compared to $39.9 million in 2014, primarily due to events in 2014 which did not recur in 2015, including the Company’s share of the gain on the sale of two co-investment communities of $6.6 million, promote income of $10.6 million, and income from the early redemption of preferred equity investments of $5.3 million in 2014, partially offset by $2.0 million in income from the early redemption of two preferred equity investments during 2015 and an increase of $7.4 million in equity income from co-investment operations. Additionally, income from preferred equity investments decreased by approximately $5.1 million from 2014 to 2015.

Gains on sale of real estate and land increased by $1.3 million or 2.8% in 2015 compared to 2014, due primarily to $7.1 million in gains on the sales of Pinnacle South Mountain and two commercial buildings as well as a $40.2 million gain on the sale of Sharon Green during 2015 as compared to approximately $16.8 million in gains on the sales of Vista Capri North, Coldwater Canyon, Pinnacle Town Center, and a land parcel adjacent to the Company's Park Viridian property, as well as a $29.2 million gain on the sale of Mt. Sutro during 2014.

Gains on remeasurement of co-investment increased by $34.0 million in 2015 compared to 2014, due to the remeasurement of the Company's investments, as a result of the Company's acquisition of a controlling interest in The Huxley and The Dylan properties, resulting in a gain of $21.3 million, and Reveal, resulting in a gain of $12.7 million.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table sets forth the Company’s cash flows for 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016 ($ in thousands):
 For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2018 2017 2016
Cash flow provided by (used in):            
Operating activities $712,523
 $617,410
 $493,312
 $826,554
 $769,607
 $716,792
Investing activities $(421,412) $(725,556) $(1,147,156) $(59,893) $(567,940) $(413,071)
Financing activities $(255,873) $108,214
 $520,610
 $(676,392) $(310,843) $(256,474)

ESS’sEssex’s business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. ESSEssex issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses infrom operating as a public company which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. ESSEssex itself does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. ESS’sEssex’s principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common stock and preferred stock. ESS’sEssex’s sole source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

As of December 31, 2016, ESS2018, Essex owned a 96.7%96.6% general partner interest and the limited partners owned the remaining 3.3%3.4% interest in the Operating Partnership.

The liquidity of ESSEssex is dependent on the Operating Partnership’s ability to make sufficient distributions to ESS.Essex. The primary cash requirement of ESSEssex is its payment of dividends to its stockholders. ESSEssex also guarantees some of the Operating Partnership’s debt, as discussed further in Notes 67 and 7 of the notes8 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill certain of its debt requirements, which trigger the ESS’sEssex’s guarantee obligations, then ESSEssex will be required to fulfill its cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, ESS’sEssex’s only significant asset is its investment in the Operating Partnership.

For ESSEssex to maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must pay dividends to its stockholders aggregating annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. While historically ESSEssex has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its stockholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, ESS’sEssex’s own stock. As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its ongoing operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not REITs can. ESSEssex may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership’s working capital needs, acquisitions and developments.


At December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $64.9$134.5 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $139.2$209.5 million in marketable securities, of which $44.8$82.4 million were heldequity securities or available for sale.sale debt securities. The Company believes that cash flows generated by its operations, existing cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities balances, availability under existing lines of credit, access to capital markets and the ability to generate cash from the disposition of real estate are sufficient to meet all of the Company’s reasonably anticipated cash needs during 2017.2019. The timing, source and amounts of cash flows provided by financing activities and used in investing activities are sensitive to changes in interest rates and other fluctuations in the capital markets environment, which can affect the Company’s plans for acquisitions, dispositions, development and redevelopment activities.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $315.0$275.0 million of private placement unsecured bonds outstanding at an average interest rate of 4.5% with maturity dates ranging from September 2017December 2019 through August 2021.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $2.9$3.2 billion of fixed rate public bonds outstanding withat an average interest rates varying from 3.25% to 5.50% andrate of 3.9% with maturity dates ranging from 20172021 to 2026.2048.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $100.0$350.0 million outstanding on its $350.0 million unsecured term loan. The $350.0 million unsecured term loan has a delayed draw feature and bears a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.95%. The Company has entered into four forward startingfive interest rate swap contracts, for a term of five years with an aggregate notional balance of $150.0$175.0 million, with settlements starting in March 2017, which effectively will convertconverts the interest rate on $150.0$175.0 million of the unsecured term loan to a fixed rate of 2.2%2.3%. At December 31, 2016, the Company had an active $25.0 million notional interest rate swap, with a maturity date in July 2017, which effectively converts $25.0 million of the term loan to a fixed rate of 2.4%

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company’s mortgage notes payable totaled $2.2$1.8 billion, net of unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs, which consisted of $1.9$1.5 billion in fixed rate debt withat an average interest rates varying from 3.0% to 6.4%rate of 4.6% and maturity dates ranging from 20172019 to 20272028 and $281.7$268.1 million of tax-exempt variable rate demand notes with a weighted average interest rate of 1.2%2.5%. The tax-exempt variable rate demand notes have maturity dates ranging from 2025 to 2046, and $20.7$9.9 million is subject to interest rate caps and $257.3caps. $256.0 million is subject to total return swaps.

TheAs of December 31, 2018, the Company hashad two unsecured lines of credit aggregating $1.03$1.24 billion, as of December 31, 2016 including a $1.0$1.2 billion unsecured line of credit and a $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2016,2018, there was a $125.0 million balanceno amount outstanding on thisthe $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit with an underlyingcredit. The interest rate ofis based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.90%.0.875% as of December 31, 2018. In January 2017,2019 this line of credit was amended such that the facilityscheduled maturity date was extended to December 31, 20202022 with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. The Company also hasinterest rate on the amended line is based on a $25.0tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and is currently at LIBOR plus 0.825%. As of December 31, 2018, there was no amount outstanding on the Company's $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. The interest rate on the line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit agreement. Asratings and was LIBOR plus 0.875% as of December 31, 2016, there were no amounts outstanding on this unsecured line with an underlying interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90%. 2018.

The Company’s unsecured linelines of credit and unsecured debt agreements contain debt covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and liabilities and maintenance of minimum levels of consolidated earnings before depreciation, interest and amortization. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015.2017.

The Company pays quarterly dividends from cash available for distribution. Until it is distributed, cash available for distribution is invested by the Company primarily in investment grade securities held available for sale or is used by the Company to reduce balances outstanding under its linelines of credit.

Derivative Activity

The Company uses interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, and total return swap contracts to manage certain interest rate risks. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of interest rate swaps and total return swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterpartiescounterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.

The Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $175.0 million $25 million of whichthat effectively fixed the interest rate on $25.0the $175.0 million of the $100.0 million drawn on its $350.0 million unsecured term loan at 2.4%2.3%. The remaining $150.0 million in swaps are forward starting swaps, with settlement payments commencing in March 2017. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.

 
The Company has entered into four total return swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $257.3$256.0 million, that effectively converts $257.3$256.0 million of mortgage notes payable to a floating interest rate based on SIFMAthe Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index ("SIFMA") plus a spread. Additionally, theThe total return swaps provide fair market value protection on the mortgage notes payable to our counterparties during the initial period of the total return swap until the Company's option to call the mortgage notes at par can be exercised. The Company can currently call oneall four of the total return swaps, with $114.4$256.0 million of the outstanding debt at par, while the call option on the other three total return swaps relating to $142.9 million of the outstanding debt can be exercised starting on January 1, 2017.par. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting.

As of December 31, 20162018 the Company also had three interest rate caps with an aggregate notional amount of $20.7$9.9 million that effectively limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rate for $20.7 milliona portion of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt.

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was an asset of $4.4$5.8 million and zero,$5.4 million, respectively and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and a liability of $33.1 thousand and $1.0 million, respectively.zero at each date. The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate caps was zero on the balance sheets as of both December 31, 20162018 and 2015.2017. The aggregate carrying value of the total return swaps was zero and $4.0 thousand as of both December 31, 20162018 and 2015, respectively.

2017.

Hedge ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges, which is reported in current year income as interest expense, net was incomea loss of $0.1 million, and gains of $0.1 million, and $0.3 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2016. Hedge ineffectiveness was not significant for the years ended 20152018, 2017, and 2014.2016, respectively.

Issuance of Common Stock

In 2016,September 2018, the Company filed a new shelf registration statement with the SEC, allowing the Company to sell an undetermined number or amount of certain equity (only ESS) and debt securities of the Company, as defined in the prospectus.prospectus contained in the shelf registration statement.

ESS hasAlso in September 2018, the Company entered into a new equity distribution agreementsagreement in connection with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Capital One Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc, Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc, and UBS Securities LLC. The Company did not issue any shares of common stockthe 2018 ATM Program pursuant to its equity distribution program in 2016. In 2015, ESS issued 1,481,737 shares of common stock for proceeds of $332.3 million, net of feeswhich the Company may offer and commissions. During the first quarter of 2017 through February 21, 2017, ESS has not issued any shares of common stock pursuant to this program. Under this program, ESS may from time to time sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $900.0 million. In connection with the 2018 ATM Program, the Company may also enter into related forward sale agreements whereby, at the existing trading marketCompany’s discretion, it may sell shares of its common stock under the 2018 ATM Program under forward sales agreements. The use of a forward sales agreement would allow the Company to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of its common stock at current market prices, and the time the agreement is executed, but defer receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. The Company anticipates using the net proceeds, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership, to pay down debt, fund redevelopment and development pipelines, fund acquisitions,acquire, develop, or redevelop properties, which primarily will be apartment communities, to make other investments and for working capital or general corporate purposes.purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness.

Upon entering into the 2018 ATM Program, the Company simultaneously terminated its existing 2016 ATM Program. Since commencement of the 2018 ATM Program through December 31, 2018, the Company did not sell any shares of its common stock through the 2018 ATM Program or through the 2016 ATM Program. As of February 21, 2017, ESS may sell an additional 5,000,000December 31, 2018, $900.0 million of shares remains available to be sold under the current equity distribution program.2018 ATM Program. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 345,444 shares of common stock through the 2016 ATM Program at an average price of $260.38 per share for total proceeds of $89.1 million, net of fees and commissions. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company did not issue any shares of common stock pursuant to the 2016 ATM Program.

Capital Expenditures

Non-revenue generating capital expenditures are improvements and upgrades that extend the useful life of the property. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2018, non-revenue generating capital expenditures totaled approximately $1,219$1,342 per apartment home. The Company projects to incur approximately $1,250 per apartment home in non-revenue generating capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2017. These expenditures do not include the improvements required in connection with the origination of mortgage loans, expenditures for deferred maintenance on acquisition properties, expenditures for property renovations and improvements which are expected to generate additional revenue or cost savings, and do not include expenditures incurred, due to changes in government regulations, that the Company would not have incurred otherwise.otherwise, and expenditures in which the Company expects to be reimbursed. The Company expects that cash from operations and/or its lines of credit will fund such expenditures. However, there can be no assurance that the actual expenditures incurred during 2017 and/or the funding thereof will not be significantly different than the Company’s current expectations.





Development and Predevelopment Pipeline

The Company defines development projects as new communities that are being constructed, or are newly constructed and are in a phase of lease-up and have not yet reached stabilized operations. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had two consolidatedCompany's development projectspipeline was comprised of 796four consolidated projects under development, two unconsolidated joint venture projects under development and various consolidated predevelopment projects, aggregating 1,861 apartment homes, with an estimated cost of $0.5 billion of which $0.4 billion remains to be expended, and four unconsolidated joint venture active development projects comprised of 1,427 apartment homes with an estimated costtotal incurred costs of $0.8 billion, of which approximately $0.4 billion remains to be expended. The Company's share of theseand estimated remaining project costs isof approximately $0.2$0.4 billion, $0.3 billion of which represents the Company's estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.2 billion.
 
The Company defines predevelopment projects as proposed communities in negotiation or in the entitlement process with an expected high likelihood of becoming entitled development projects. The Company may also acquire land for future development purposes or sale.
 
The Company expects to fund the development and predevelopment pipeline by using a combination of some or all of the following sources: its working capital, amounts available on its lines of credit, construction loans, net proceeds from public and private equity and debt issuances, and proceeds from the disposition of properties,assets, if any.

Redevelopment Pipeline

The Company defines redevelopment communities as existing properties owned or recently acquired, which have been targeted for additional investment by the Company with the expectation of increased financial returns through property improvement.  During redevelopment, apartment homes may not be available for rent and, as a result, may have less than stabilized operations.  As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had ownership interests in sixfive major redevelopment communities aggregating 1,8691,727 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $170.2$140.1 million, of which approximately $65.5$27.8 million remains to be expended.


Alternative Capital Sources

The Company utilizes co-investments as an alternative source of capital for acquisitions of both operating and development communities. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had an interest in 1,427814 apartment homes ofin communities actively under development with joint ventures for a total estimated costcosts of $0.8$0.6 billion. Total estimated remaining costs total approximately $0.4$0.2 billion, of which the Company estimates that its remaining investment in these development joint ventures will be approximately $0.2$0.1 billion. In addition, the Company had an interest in 11,27410,613 apartment homes ofin operating communities with joint ventures for a total book value of $0.8 billion.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The following table summarizes the maturity or due dates of the Company’s contractualour obligations and other commitments at December 31, 2016, and the effect such obligations could have on the Company’s liquidity and cash flow in future periods2018 ($ in thousands):

 For the Fiscal Years Ending
 2017 
2018 and
2019
 
2020 and
2021
 Thereafter Total 2019 
2020 and
2021
 
2022 and
2023
 Thereafter Total
Mortgage notes payable $82,796
 $878,529
 $745,452
 $441,313
 $2,148,090
 $515,658
 $737,327
 $42,030
 $500,880
 $1,795,895
Unsecured debt 340,000
 75,000
 500,000
 2,350,000
 3,265,000
 75,000
 500,000
 1,250,000
 2,000,000
 3,825,000
Lines of credit 
 125,000
 
 
 125,000
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on indebtedness (1)
 217,709
 379,762
 243,695
 262,494
 1,103,660
 212,676
 325,635
 213,209
 535,013
 1,286,533
Ground leases 2,897
 5,794
 5,794
 106,111
 120,596
 3,506
 7,012
 7,012
 128,497
 146,027
Operating leases 1,750
 3,673
 3,915
 10,361
 19,699
 3,305
 6,720
 6,736
 24,761
 41,522
Development commitments (including co-investments) (2)
 287,827
 308,219
 107,954
 
 704,000
 278,412
 31,607
 
 
 310,019
 $932,979
 $1,775,977
 $1,606,810
 $3,170,279
 $7,486,045
 $1,088,557
 $1,608,301
 $1,518,987
 $3,189,151
 $7,404,996

(1) 
Interest on indebtedness for variable debt was calculated using interest rates as of December 31, 2016.2018.
(2) 
Estimated project cost for development of the Company's 500 Folsom project is net of a projected value for low-income housing tax credit proceeds and savings fromthe value of the tax exempt bonds.bond structure.


Variable Interest Entities

In accordance with accounting standards for consolidation of variable interest entities ("VIEs"), the Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, 1916 DownREIT limited partnerships (comprising eleveneight communities), and 9 co-investments.eight co-investments as of December 31, 2018. The Company consolidates these entities because it is deemed the primary beneficiary. Essex has no assets or liabilities other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. The consolidated total assets and liabilities related to the 9eight consolidated co-investments and 1916 DownREIT limited partnerships, net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $989.3$849.8 million and $288.1$261.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2016,2018, and $893.1$837.7 million and $231.8$265.5 million respectively, as of December 31, 2015.2017. Noncontrolling interests in these entities was $52.9were $64.5 million and $54.6$66.7 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. The Company's financial risk in each VIE is limited to its equity investment in the VIE. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company did not have any other VIEs of which it was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary and did not have any VIEs of which it was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company defines critical accounting policies as those accounting policies that require the Company's management to exercise their most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.  The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates relate principally to the following key areas: (i) accounting for business combinations;the acquisition of investments in real estate; and (ii) consolidation under applicable accounting standards of various entities; (iii) assessing the carrying values of the Company'sour real estate properties and investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates;affiliates. Specifically, determining the fair value of a real estate property or investment in and (iv) internal cost capitalization.advances to a joint venture or affiliate after an indication of impairment is identified involves significant judgment. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates made by management.

The Company accounts for its business combinations, including the merger and other acquisitions of investments in real estate by assessing each acquisition to determine if it meets the definition of a business or if it qualifies as an asset acquisition. We expect that acquisitions of individual operating communities will generally be viewed as asset acquisitions, and result in accordance with ASC 805-10, Business Combinations, which requires the acquired tangiblecapitalization of acquisition costs, and intangible assets and

liabilities to be recorded at fair value, with excessthe allocation of purchase price if any, recorded to goodwill. The Company must make significant assumptions in determining the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the relative fair value of the tangible and intangiblerespective assets and liabilities acquired and consideration transferred. The use of different assumptions in estimating the fair value could affect the measurement and timing of recognition of acquired assets and liabilities and related expenses.liabilities.

The consideration transferred in a business combination is generally measured at fair value. For debt assumed by the Company, the fair value is determined using estimated market interest rates for debt with comparable terms in place at the time of the acquisition. For equity issued by the Company, the fair value is generally based on the fair value of the Company’s equity interests at the date of issuance.

Therelative fair value of the tangible assets, which principally includes land and building, is determined first by valuing the property as a whole as if it were vacant, using stabilized net operating income and market specific capitalization rates. The relative fair value of the land and building is then recordedallocated based on its estimated fair value.

In calculating the fair value of identified intangible assets of an acquired property, the in-place leases are valued based on in-place rent rates and amortized over the average remaining term of all acquired leases.

The Company assesses each entity in which it has an investment or contractual relationship to determine if it may be deemed to be a VIE. If such an entity is a VIE, then the Company performs an analysis to determine who is the primary beneficiary. If the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated. The analysis required to identify VIEs and primary beneficiaries is complex and judgmental, and the analysis must be applied to various types of entities and legal structures.

The Company assesses the carrying value of its real estate investments by monitoring investment market conditions and performance compared to budget for operating properties and joint ventures, and by monitoring estimated costs for properties under development. Local market knowledge and data is used to assess carrying values of properties and the market value of acquisition opportunities. Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property held for investment may not be fully recoverable, the carrying amount is evaluated. If the sum of the property’s expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the property, then the Company will recognize an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the property. Adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of real estate investments could result in impairment charges. When the Company determines that a property is held for sale, it discontinues the periodic depreciation of that property. The criteria for determining when a property is held for sale requires judgment and has potential financial statement impact as depreciation would cease and an impairment loss could occur upon determination of held for sale status. Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell.

Further, the Company evaluates whether its co-investments are other than temporarily impaired and, if so, records an impairment loss equal to the excess of the co-investments' carrying value over its estimated fair value.

The Company capitalizes all direct and certain indirect costs, including interest and real estate taxes, incurred during development and redevelopment activities. Interest is capitalized on real estate assets that require a period of time to get them ready for their intended use. The amount of interest capitalized is based upon the average amount of accumulated development expenditures during the reporting period. Included in capitalized costs are management’s accounting estimates of the direct and incremental personnel costs and indirect project costs associated with the Company's development and redevelopment activities. Indirect project costs consist primarily of personnel costs associated with construction administration and development, including accounting, legal fees, and various corporate and community onsite costs that clearly relate to projects under development.

The Company bases its accounting estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may vary from those estimates and those estimates could be different under different assumptions or conditions.


Net Operating Income

Same-Property netNet operating income (“("NOI") and Same-Property NOI”) isNOI are considered by management to be an important supplemental performance measure to earnings from operations included in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The presentation of Same-Property NOI assists with the presentation of the Company’s operations prior to the allocation of depreciation and any corporate-level or financing-related costs. Same-Property NOI which is based on net operating income ("NOI"), reflects the operating performance of a community and allows for an easy comparison of the operating performance of individual communities or groups of communities. ProspectiveIn addition, because prospective buyers of real estate have different financing and overhead structures, with varying marginal impacts to overhead by acquiring real estate, and NOI is considered by many in the real estate industry to be a useful measure for determining the value of a real estate asset or group of assets. The Company defines Same-Property NOI as Same-Property revenue less Same-Property operating expenses.

Theexpenses, including property taxes. Please see the reconciliation of earnings from operations to Same-Property NOI, which in the table below is the NOI for stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the periods presented:presented ($ in thousands):

2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Earnings from operations$420,800
 $331,174
 $201,514
$450,128
 $446,522
 $420,800
Adjustments: 
  
  
 
  
  
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
Depreciation and amortization441,682
 453,423
 360,592
479,884
 468,881
 441,682
Management and other fees from affiliates(8,278) (8,909) (9,347)(9,183) (9,574) (8,278)
General and administrative40,751
 40,090
 40,878
53,451
 41,385
 40,751
Merger and integration expenses
 3,798
 53,530
Acquisition and investment related costs1,841
 2,414
 1,878
Net operating income896,796
 821,990
 649,045
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
NOI1,005,536
 978,939
 926,906
Less: Non Same-Property NOI(115,934) (99,320) (60,464)(82,998) (82,177) (74,952)
Same-Property NOI$780,862
 $722,670
 $588,581
$922,538
 $896,762
 $851,954

Forward LookingForward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K which are not historical facts may be considered forward lookingforward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, estimates, assumptions, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Forward lookingWords such as "expects," "anticipates," "may," "will," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations as to the timing of completion of current development and redevelopment projects and the stabilization dates of such projects, expectationexpectations as to the total projected costs of development and redevelopment projects, beliefs as to the adequacy of future cash flows to meet anticipated cash needs, expectations as to the amount of non-revenue generating capital expenditures, future acquisitions, the Company's development and redevelopment pipeline and the sources of funding for it, the anticipated performance of existing properties, anticipated property and growth trends in various geographic regions, statements regarding the Company’s expected 20172019 Same-Property revenue generally and in various areas, and 20172019 Same-Property operating expenses, statements regarding the Company's financing activities, and the use of proceeds from such activities.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to, that the Company willmay fail to achieve its business objectives, that the actual completion of development and redevelopment projects will be subject to delays, that the stabilization dates of such projects will be delayed, that the total projected costs of current development and redevelopment projects will exceed expectations, that such development and redevelopment projects will not be completed, that development and redevelopment projects and acquisitions will fail to meet expectations, that estimates of future income from an acquired propertyproperties may prove to be inaccurate, that there may be increased interest rates and operating costs, that future cash flows will be inadequate to meet operating requirements and/or will be insufficient to provide for dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements, that the actual non-revenue generating capital expenditures willmay exceed the Company's current expectations, that there may be a downturn ingeneral economic conditions, the real estate industry and the markets in which the Company's communities are located, that the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness, as well as those risks, special considerations, and other factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Form 10-K, and those risk factors and special considerations set forth in the Company’s other filings with the SEC which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any

future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

Interest Rate Hedging Activities

The Company’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, the Company entered intouses interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company hashad entered into five interest rate swap contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in the interest-related cash outflows on $175.0 million of the five-year unsecured term debt, $150.0 million of which relate to four forward starting interest rate swaps that have settlement payments starting in March 2017.debt. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company also had $281.7$269.6 million of secured variable rate indebtedness, of which $20.7$9.9 million is subject to interest rate cap protection. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2016.2018. The following table summarizes the notional amount, carrying value, and estimated fair value of the Company’s cash flow hedge derivative instruments used to hedge interest rates as of December 31, 2016.2018. The notional amount represents the aggregate amount of a particular security that is currently hedged at one time, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rates or market risks. The table also includes a sensitivity analysis to demonstrate the impact on the Company’s derivative instruments from an increase or decrease in 10-year Treasury bill interest rates by 50 basis points, as of December 31, 2016.2018.

   Carrying and Estimated Carrying Value   Carrying and Estimated Carrying Value
   Maturity Estimated + 50 - 50   Maturity Estimated + 50 - 50
($ in thousands)
 Notional Amount Date Range Fair Value Basis Points Basis Points Notional Amount Date Range Fair Value Basis Points Basis Points
Cash flow hedges:      
  
      
  
Interest rate swaps $175,000
 2017-2022 $4,406
 $7,930
 $883
 $175,000
 2022 $5,844
 $8,377
 $3,324
Interest rate caps 20,674
 2018-2019 
 1
 
 9,924
 2019 
 
 
Total cash flow hedges $195,674
 2017-2022 $4,406
 $7,931
 $883
 $184,924
 2019-2022 $5,844
 $8,377
 $3,324

Additionally, the Company has entered into total return swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $257.3$256.0 million that effectively converts $257.3convert $256.0 million of fixed mortgage notes payable to a floating interest rate based on the SIFMA plus a spread and have a carrying value of zero at December 31, 2016.2018. The Company is exposed to insignificant interest rate risk on these swaps as the related mortgages are callable, at par, by the Company, co-terminus with the termination of any related swap. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting.

Interest Rate Sensitive Liabilities

The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of its linelines of credit and long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund capital expenditures and expansion of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio and operations. The Company’s interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower its overall borrowing costs. To achieve its objectives, the Company borrows primarily at fixed rates and may enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, caps and treasury locks in order to mitigate its interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. The Company does not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.

The Company’s interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The table below presents the principal amounts and weighted average interest rates by year of expected maturity to evaluate the expected cash flows. Management has estimated that the fair value of the Company’s $5.1$5.0 billion of fixed rate debt including premiums, discounts and debt financing costs, at December 31, 2016,2018, to be $5.1$5.0 billion.  Management has estimated the fair value of the Company’s $499.7$619.6 million of variable rate debt including debt financing costs, at December 31, 2016,2018, to be $502.8$615.2 million based on the terms of existing mortgage notes payable and variable rate demand notes compared to those available in the marketplace. The following table represents scheduled principal payments ($ in thousands).:
 

For the Years Ended December 31,For the Years Ended December 31,
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ThereafterTotal Fair value
($ in thousands, except for interest rates)2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ThereafterTotal Fair value
Fixed rate debt
$422,263 $301,033 $651,362 $693,221 $550,876 $2,412,626
$5,031,381
 $5,123,058
$590,061 $693,071 $542,891 $340,398 $600,000 $2,234,849
$5,001,270
 $4,965,815
Average interest rate2.7% 5.5% 4.3% 4.8% 4.3% 3.6% 
  
4.4% 5.0% 4.5% 3.8% 3.7% 3.8% 
  
Variable rate debt (1)
$533
 $542
 $125,592
 $647
 $708
 $378,687
$506,709
 $502,767
$597
 $652
 $713
 $350,780
 $852
 $266,031
$619,625
 $615,178
Average interest rate1.5% 1.5% 1.8% 1.5% 1.5% 1.6% 
  
2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.9% 2.6% 2.5% 
  
 
(1) 
$195.7184.9 million is subject to interest rate protection agreements ($150.0175.0 million inis subject to interest rate swaps have settlement payments starting in March 2017)and $9.9 million is subject to interest rate caps). $256.0 million is subject to total return swaps.

The table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of December 31, 2016;2018; it does not consider those exposures or positions that could arise after that date. As a result, the Company’s ultimate realized gain or loss, with respect to interest rate fluctuations and hedging strategies would depend on the exposures that arise during the period.prior to settlement.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The response to this item is submitted as a separate section of this Form 10-K. See Item 15.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

As of December 31, 2016, ESS2018, Essex carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including itsEssex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of itsEssex's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”))Act). Based upon that evaluation, ESS’sEssex’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2016, ESS’s2018, Essex’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by ESSEssex in the reports that ESSEssex files or submits under the Exchange Act werewas recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such disclosure controls and procedures were also effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that ESSEssex files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the ESS’sEssex’s management, including ESS’sEssex’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in ESS’sEssex’s internal control over financial reporting, that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2016,2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ESS’sEssex’s internal control over financial reporting.


Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

ESS’sEssex’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)Act). ESS’sEssex’s management assessed the effectiveness of ESS’sEssex’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.2018. In making this assessment, ESS’sEssex’s management used the criteria set forth in the report entitled “Internal"Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)" published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”("COSO"). ESS’sEssex’s management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2016,2018, its internal control over financial reporting was effective based on these criteria. ESS’sEssex’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has issued an attestation report over ESS’sEssex’s internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.





Essex Portfolio, L.P.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Operating Partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including theEssex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the general partner, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of itsthe Operating Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”))Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the general partner concluded that as of December 31, 2016,2018, the Operating Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Operating Partnership in the reports that itthe Operating Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act werewas recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such disclosure controls and procedures were also effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Operating Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Operating Partnership’s management, including theEssex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the general partner, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting, that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2016,2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Operating Partnership’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)Act). The Operating Partnership’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.2018. In making this assessment, the Operating Partnership’s management used the criteria set forth in the report entitled “Internal"Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)" published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).COSO. The Operating Partnership’s management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2016,2018, its internal control over financial reporting was effective based on these criteria.
 
Item 9B. Other Information

New Form of Indemnification Agreement
None.On February 19, 2019, Essex’s Board approved and adopted an amended and restated form of indemnification agreement (the "Indemnification Agreement") which Essex expects to enter into with each of the current directors and officers of the Company (collectively, the "Indemnitees"). The Indemnification Agreement replaces the existing form of indemnification agreement in place with the Company’s directors and officers, which was adopted by the Board in 2011 (the "Prior Indemnification Agreement").
The Indemnification Agreement continues to provide for, among other things, the indemnification by the Company of the Indemnitees to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law and the advancement of reasonable expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with certain legal proceedings, and shall be in addition to any other rights the Indemnitees may have under applicable law, the Company’s charter documents or bylaws, or otherwise. The Indemnification Agreement also continues to set forth procedures for determining entitlement to indemnification, the requirements relating to notice and defense of claims for which indemnification is sought, the procedures for enforcement of indemnification rights, and the limitations on and exclusions from indemnification.
The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete form of Indemnification Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.


PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20172019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,Stockholders, under the heading “Board"Board and Corporate Governance Matters," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2016.2018.

Item 11. Executive Compensation
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20172019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,Stockholders, under the headings “Executive Compensation”"Executive Compensation" and “Director"Director Compensation," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2016.2018.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20172019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,Stockholders, under the heading “Security"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2016.2018.
 
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20172019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,Stockholders, under the heading “Certain"Certain Relationships and Related Persons Transactions," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2016.2018.


Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20172019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,Stockholders, under the headings “Report"Report of the Audit Committee”Committee" and “Fees"Fees Paid to KPMG LLP," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2016.2018.


PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
(A) Financial Statements
 
(1)   Consolidated Financial Statements of Essex Property Trust, Inc.Page
  
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  
Consolidated Balance Sheets: As of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017
  
Consolidated Statements of Income: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Equity: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
(2)   Consolidated Financial Statements of Essex Portfolio, L.P. 
  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  
Consolidated Balance Sheets: As of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017
  
Consolidated Statements of Income: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Capital: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
(3)  Financial Statement Schedule – Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 20162018
  
(4)   See the Exhibit Index immediately followingpreceeding the signature page and certifications for a list of exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report. 
 
(B) Exhibits
 
The Company hereby files, as exhibits to this Form 10-K, those exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index referenced in Item 15(A)(4) above.

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheTo the Stockholders and Board of Directors and Stockholders
Essex Property Trust, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 21, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for the derecognition of nonfinancial assets in 2018 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20).
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidatedfinancial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ KPMG LLP
 We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1994.

San Francisco, California
February 21, 2019

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Essex Property Trust, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016. In connection with our audits of2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III(collectively, the consolidated financial statements, we have also audited the accompanying financial statement schedule III. These consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III are the responsibility of Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule III, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)statements), and our report dated February 24, 201721, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s internal control overthose consolidated financial reporting.

/S/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP
San Francisco, California
February 24, 2017statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Basis for Opinion
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Essex Property Trust, Inc.:

We have audited Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Essex Property Trust, Inc.’sCompany’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting, appearing under Item 9A.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Essex Property Trust, Inc.'sthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Essex Property Trust, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, and our report dated February 24, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/S/s/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP
San Francisco, California
February 24, 201721, 2019

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheTo the Unitholders and General Partner
Essex Portfolio, L.P.:

Opinion on the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and subsidiaries (the Operating Partnership) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015, and2017, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, capital, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-yearthree‑year period ended December 31, 2016.2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In connection with our audits ofopinion, the consolidated financial statements we have also auditedpresent fairly, in all material respects, the accompanying financial statement schedule III. position of the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Operating Partnership has changed its method of accounting for the derecognition of nonfinancial assets in 2018 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20).
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III are the responsibility of the Operating Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the accompanying financial statement schedule III based on our audits.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Operating Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. Anmisstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Operating Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit includesof its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule III, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/S/s/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2013.

San Francisco, California
February 24, 201721, 2019

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 20162018 and 20152017
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 
2016 20152018 2017
ASSETS
Real estate:      
Rental properties:      
Land and land improvements$2,559,743
 $2,522,842
$2,701,356
 $2,719,064
Buildings and improvements10,116,563
 9,808,627
10,664,745
 10,643,009
12,676,306
 12,331,469
13,366,101
 13,362,073
Less accumulated depreciation(2,311,546) (1,949,892)
Less: accumulated depreciation(3,209,548) (2,769,297)
10,364,760
 10,381,577
10,156,553
 10,592,776
Real estate under development190,505
 242,326
454,629
 355,735
Co-investments1,161,275
 1,036,047
1,300,140
 1,155,984
Real estate held for sale, net101,957
 26,879
11,818,497
 11,686,829
11,911,322
 12,104,495
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted64,921
 29,683
134,465
 44,620
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted105,381
 93,372
16,930
 16,506
Marketable securities139,189
 137,485
209,545
 190,004
Notes and other receivables40,970
 19,285
Notes and other receivables (includes related party receivables of $11.1 million and
$41.2 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
71,895
 100,926
Prepaid expenses and other assets48,450
 41,730
39,439
 39,155
Total assets$12,217,408
 $12,008,384
$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Unsecured debt, net$3,246,779
 $3,088,680
$3,799,316
 $3,501,709
Mortgage notes payable, net2,191,481
 2,215,077
1,806,626
 2,008,417
Lines of credit125,000
 15,000

 179,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities138,226
 131,415
127,086
 127,501
Construction payable35,909
 40,953
59,345
 51,770
Dividends payable110,170
 100,266
128,529
 121,420
Distributions in excess of investments in co-investments
 36,726
Other liabilities32,922
 34,518
33,375
 33,132
Total liabilities5,880,487
 5,625,909
5,954,277
 6,059,675
Commitments and contingencies

 



 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest44,684
 45,452
35,475
 39,206
Equity: 
  
 
  
Common stock; $.0001 par value, 670,000,000 and 656,020,000 shares authorized, respectively; 65,527,993 and 65,379,359 shares issued and outstanding, respectively6
 6
Cumulative redeemable 7.125% Series H preferred stock at liquidation value
 73,750
Common stock; $0.0001 par value, 670,000,000 shares authorized; 65,890,322 and 66,054,399 shares issued and outstanding, respectively7
 7
Additional paid-in capital7,029,679
 7,003,317
7,093,079
 7,129,571
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings(805,409) (797,329)(812,796) (833,726)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(32,098) (42,011)(13,217) (18,446)
Total stockholders' equity6,192,178
 6,237,733
6,267,073
 6,277,406
Noncontrolling interest100,059
 99,290
126,771
 119,419
Total equity6,292,237
 6,337,023
6,393,844
 6,396,825
Total liabilities and equity$12,217,408
 $12,008,384
$12,383,596
 $12,495,706

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Revenues:          
Rental and other property$1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
Management and other fees from affiliates8,278
 8,909
 9,347
9,183
 9,574
 8,278
1,294,001
 1,194,407
 970,938
1,400,053
 1,363,899
 1,294,001
Expenses: 
  
  
 
  
  
Property operating, excluding real estate taxes249,765
 234,953
 204,673
233,809
 229,076
 219,655
Real estate taxes139,162
 128,555
 107,873
151,525
 146,310
 139,162
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
Depreciation and amortization441,682
 453,423
 360,592
479,884
 468,881
 441,682
General and administrative40,751
 40,090
 40,878
53,451
 41,385
 40,751
Merger and integration expenses
 3,798
 53,530
Acquisition and investment related costs1,841
 2,414
 1,878
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
873,201
 863,233
 769,424
949,925
 917,377
 873,201
Earnings from operations420,800
 331,174
 201,514
450,128
 446,522
 420,800
Interest expense(219,654) (204,827) (164,551)(220,492) (222,894) (219,654)
Total return swap income11,716
 5,655
 
8,707
 10,098
 11,716
Interest and other income27,305
 19,143
 11,811
23,010
 24,604
 27,305
Equity income from co-investments48,698
 21,861
 39,893
89,132
 86,445
 48,698
Loss on early retirement of debt(606) (6,114) (268)
 (1,796) (606)
Gain on sale of real estate and land154,561
 47,333
 46,039
61,861
 26,423
 154,561
Deferred tax expense on gain on sale of real estate and land(4,410) 
 

 
 (4,410)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment
 34,014
 
1,253
 88,641
 
Net income438,410
 248,239
 134,438
413,599
 458,043
 438,410
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(23,431) (16,119) (12,288)(23,446) (24,984) (23,431)
Net income attributable to controlling interest414,979
 232,120
 122,150
390,153
 433,059
 414,979
Dividends to preferred stockholders(1,314) (5,255) (5,291)
 
 (1,314)
Excess of redemption value of preferred stock over the carrying value(2,541) 
 

 
 (2,541)
Net income available to common stockholders$411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
$390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
Per share data: 
  
  
 
  
  
Basic: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders$6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
$5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year65,471,540
 64,871,717
 56,546,959
66,041,058
 65,829,155
 65,471,540
Diluted: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders$6.27
 $3.49
 $2.06
$5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year65,587,816
 65,061,685
 56,696,525
66,085,089
 65,898,255
 65,587,816

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands)
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Net income$438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
 
  
  
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements15,926
 7,893
 4,168
7,824
 12,744
 15,926
Changes in fair value of marketable securities, net(828) 1,865
 6,302
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities(4,848) 
 (886)
Changes in fair value of marketable debt securities, net(118) 3,284
 (828)
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities13
 (1,909) (4,848)
Total other comprehensive income10,250
 9,758
 9,584
7,719
 14,119
 10,250
Comprehensive income448,660
 257,997
 144,022
421,318
 472,162
 448,660
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(23,768) (16,436) (12,852)(23,702) (25,451) (23,768)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$424,892
 $241,561
 $131,170
$397,616
 $446,711
 $424,892

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
 
Series H
Preferred stock
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
 
Distributions
in excess of
accumulated
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
 Noncontrolling  
 Shares Amount Shares Amount capital earnings loss, net Interest Total
Balances at December 31, 20132,950
 73,750
 37,421
 4
 2,345,763
 (474,426) (60,472) 113,619
 1,998,238
Net income
 
 
 
 
 122,150
 
 12,288
 134,438
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (841) (45) (886)
Changes in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 3,721
 447
 4,168
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 6,140
 162
 6,302
Issuance of common stock under:                 
Stock consideration in the Merger, net
 
 23,067
 2
 3,774,085
 
 
 
 3,774,087
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 218
 
 11,024
 
 
 
 11,024
Equity distribution agreements, net
 
 2,943
 
 532,670
 
 
 
 532,670
Equity-based compensation costs
 
 
 
 5,719
 
 
 6,153
 11,872
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (19,823) 
 
 (1,067) (20,890)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 312
 
 
 
 312
Conversion of Series G preferred stock
 
 34
 
 4,349
 
 
 
 4,349
Contributions from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,419,816
 1,419,816
Retirement of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,419,816) (1,419,816)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (17,069) (17,069)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (2,934) 
 
 (1,092) (4,026)
 
Series H
Preferred stock
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
 
Distributions
in excess of
accumulated
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
 Noncontrolling  
 Shares Amount Shares Amount capital earnings loss, net Interest Total
Balances at December 31, 20152,950
 $73,750
 65,379
 $6
 $7,003,317
 $(797,329) $(42,011) $99,290
 $6,337,023
Net income
 
 
 
 
 414,979
 
 23,431
 438,410
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,689) (159) (4,848)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 15,403
 523
 15,926
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 (801) (27) (828)
Issuance of common stock under:                 
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 140
 
 18,949
 
 
 
 18,949
Sale of common stock, net
 
 
 
 (384) 
 
 
 (384)
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 8,246
 
 
 2,653
 10,899
Redemption of Series H preferred stock(2,950) (73,750) 
 
 2,541
 (2,541) 
 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common stock, net
 
 (5) 
 (1,045) 
 
 
 (1,045)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 172
 
 
 596
 768
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (25,854) (25,854)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 14
 
 (2,117) 
 
 (394) (2,511)
Preferred stock dividends ($0.45 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (1,314) 
 
 (1,314)
Common stock dividends ($6.40 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (419,204) 
 
 (419,204)
Balances at December 31, 2016
 $
 65,528
 $6
 $7,029,679
 $(805,409) $(32,098) $100,059
 $6,292,237
Net income
 
 
 
 
 433,059
 
 24,984
 458,043
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,846) (63) (1,909)

Common and preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (298,521) 
 
 (298,521)
Balances at December 31, 20142,950
 73,750
 63,683
 6
 6,651,165
 (650,797) (51,452) 113,396
 6,136,068
Net income
 
 
 
 
 232,120
 
 16,119
 248,239
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 7,637
 256
 7,893
Change in fair value of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 1,804
 61
 1,865
Issuance of common stock under:                 
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 207
 
 26,540
 
 
 
 26,540
Sale of common stock, net
 
 1,482
 
 332,137
 
 
 
 332,137
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 5,946
 
 
 3,700
 9,646
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (7,657) 
 
 (12,115) (19,772)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (2,615) 
 
 
 (2,615)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (21,705) (21,705)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 7
 
 (2,199) 
 
 (422) (2,621)
Common and preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (378,652) 
 
 (378,652)
Balances at December 31, 20152,950
 $73,750
 65,379
 $6
 $7,003,317
 $(797,329) $(42,011) $99,290
 $6,337,023
Net income
 
 
 
 
 414,979
 
 23,431
 438,410
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,689) (159) (4,848)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 15,403
 523
 15,926

 
 
 
 
 
 12,322
 422
 12,744
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 (801) (27) (828)
 
 
 
 
 
 3,176
 108
 3,284
Issuance of common stock under:                                  
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 140
 
 18,949
 
 
 
 18,949

 
 179
 
 26,635
 
 
 
 26,635
Sale of common stock, net
 
 
 
 (384) 
 
 
 (384)
 
 345
 1
 89,054
 
 
 
 89,055
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 8,246
 
 
 2,653
 10,899

 
 
 
 9,529
 
 
 1,773
 11,302
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (136) 
 
 71
 (65)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (27,051) (27,051)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 2
 
 (25,190) 
 
 (3,390) (28,580)
Common stock dividends ($7.00 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (461,376) 
 
 (461,376)
Balances at December 31, 2017
 $
 66,054
 $7
 $7,129,571
 $(833,726) $(18,446) $119,419
 $6,396,825
Net income
 
 
 
 
 390,153
 
 23,446
 413,599
Reversal of unrealized losses upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 7,564
 260
 7,824
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 (114) (4) (118)
Issuance of common stock under:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 41
 
 6,213
 
 
 
 6,213
Sale of common stock, net
 
 
 
 (919) 
 
 
 (919)
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 11,651
 
 
 1,200
 12,851
Retirement of common stock, net
 
 (210) 
 (51,233) 
 
 
 (51,233)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-01
 
 
 
 
 2,234
 (2,234) 
 
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-05
 
 
 
 
 119,651
 
 4,057
 123,708

Redemption of Series H preferred stock(2,950) (73,750) 
 
 2,541
 (2,541) 
 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common stock, net
 
 (5) 
 (1,045) 
 
 
 (1,045)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 172
 
 
 596
 768
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (25,854) (25,854)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 14
 
 (2,117) 
 
 (394) (2,511)
Common and preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (420,518) 
 
 (420,518)
Balances at December 31, 2016
 $
 65,528
 $6
 $7,029,679
 $(805,409) $(32,098) $100,059
 $6,292,237
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (1,143) 
 
 (21) (1,164)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 7,919
 7,919
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (29,233) (29,233)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 5
 
 (1,061) 
 
 (272) (1,333)
Common stock dividends ($7.44 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (491,108) 
 
 (491,108)
Balances at December 31, 2018
 $
 65,890
 $7
 $7,093,079
 $(812,796) $(13,217) $126,771
 $6,393,844

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands) 
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income$438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization441,682
 453,423
 360,592
479,884
 468,881
 441,682
Amortization of discount on marketable securities and other investments(14,211) (12,389) (9,325)
Amortization of discount on marketable securities(17,637) (15,119) (14,211)
Amortization of (premium) discount and financing costs, net(15,234) (19,361) (14,672)(2,587) (5,948) (15,234)
Gain on sale of marketable securities and other investments(5,719) (598) (886)
Gain on sale of marketable securities(737) (1,909) (5,719)
Unrealized gain on equity securities recognized through income5,159
 
 
Company's share of gain on the sales of co-investments(13,046) 
 (6,558)(10,569) (44,837) (13,046)
Earnings from co-investments(35,652) (21,861) (33,335)(78,563) (41,608) (35,652)
Operating distributions from co-investments60,472
 46,608
 49,486
99,593
 76,764
 60,472
Gain on the sales of real estate and land(154,561) (47,333) (46,039)
Accrued interest from notes and other receivables(5,436) (4,030) (302)
Gain on the sale of real estate and land(61,861) (26,423) (154,561)
Equity-based compensation10,899
 6,061
 8,740
7,135
 9,286
 9,811
Loss on early retirement of debt, net606
 6,114
 268

 1,796
 606
Gain on remeasurement of co-investments
 (34,014) 
Noncash merger and integration expenses
 
 9,025
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment(1,253) (88,641) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Prepaid expenses, receivables and other assets(2,328) 267
 15,828
(1,203) (3,004) 2,730
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities1,701
 (9,633) 24,233
(145) (13,474) 2,302
Other liabilities(496) 1,887
 1,517
1,175
 (170) (496)
Net cash provided by operating activities712,523
 617,410
 493,312
826,554
 769,607
 716,792
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Additions to real estate: 
  
  
 
  
  
Acquisitions of real estate and acquisition related capital expenditures(315,632) (515,726) (387,547)(15,311) (206,194) (315,632)
Redevelopment(83,927) (99,346) (81,429)(73,000) (69,928) (83,927)
Development acquisitions of and additions to real estate under development(76,455) (157,900) (152,766)(182,772) (137,733) (75,367)
Capital expenditures on rental properties(60,013) (57,277) (78,864)(81,684) (72,812) (64,769)
Acquisition of membership interest in co-investments
 (115,724) 

 
 
Investments in notes receivable
 (106,461) (24,070)
Collections of notes and other receivables4,070
 
 76,585
29,500
 55,000
 4,070
Investments in notes receivable(24,070) 
 
Proceeds from insurance for property losses5,543
 16,811
 35,547
1,408
 648
 5,543
BRE merger consideration paid
 
 (555,826)
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate239,289
 319,008
 141,189
347,587
 132,039
 239,289
Contributions to co-investments(183,989) (127,879) (246,006)(162,437) (293,363) (183,989)
Changes in restricted cash and refundable deposits(14,138) (14,068) (36,582)
Changes in refundable deposits(414) 837
 (2,129)
Purchases of marketable securities(18,779) (14,300) (20,516)(37,952) (67,893) (18,779)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments30,458
 8,907
 8,753
Sales and maturities of marketable securities31,521
 35,481
 30,458
Non-operating distributions from co-investments76,231
 31,938
 150,306
83,661
 162,439
 76,231
Net cash used in investing activities(421,412) (725,556) (1,147,156)(59,893) (567,940) (413,071)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  

Borrowings under debt agreements1,265,388
 1,345,855
 2,093,406
Repayment of debt(1,018,126) (1,197,351) (1,814,020)
Proceeds from unsecured debt and mortgage notes298,773
 597,981
 669,282
Payments on unsecured debt and mortgage notes(230,398) (561,160) (532,020)
Proceeds from lines of credit742,961
 982,246
 596,106
Repayments of lines of credit(921,961) (928,246) (486,106)
Repayment of cumulative redeemable preferred stock(73,750) 
 

 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common stock(1,045) 
 
(51,233) 
 (1,045)
Additions to deferred charges(7,926) (8,034) (17,402)(4,250) (4,108) (7,926)
Payments related to debt prepayment penalties
 (1,630) (215)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock(384) 332,137
 531,379
(919) 89,055
 (384)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised18,949
 26,540
 11,039
6,213
 26,635
 18,949
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(869) (316) (386)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(25,334) (21,055) (17,465)(29,050) (26,552) (25,334)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest(2,511) (2,621) (5,753)(1,333) (28,580) (2,511)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest(144) (5,543) 
Common and preferred stock dividends paid(411,134) (367,257) (260,574)(484,182) (450,625) (411,134)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(255,873) 108,214
 520,610
Cash acquired from the BRE merger
 
 140,353
Cash acquired from consolidation of co-investment
 4,005
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents35,238
 4,073
 7,119
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year29,683
 25,610
 18,491
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$64,921
 $29,683
 $25,610
Net cash used in financing activities(676,392) (310,843) (256,474)
Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents90,269
 (109,176) 47,247
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period61,126
 170,302
 123,055
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$151,395
 $61,126
 $170,302
          
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest$203,743
 $181,106
 $130,691
$203,803
 $212,163
 $203,743
Interest capitalized$12,486
 $15,571
 $22,510
$18,708
 $13,860
 $12,486
          
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Issuance of Operating Partnership units for contributed properties$
 $
 $1,419,816
$7,919
 $
 $
Retirement of Operating Partnership units$
 $
 $(1,419,816)
Issuance of DownREIT limited partnership units in connection with acquisition of real estate$
 $22,506
 $
Transfers between real estate under development to rental properties, net$104,159
 $308,704
 $10,203
$100,415
 $2,413
 $104,159
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments$9,919
 $6,234
 $83,574
$853
 $5,075
 $9,919
Reclassifications (from) to redeemable noncontrolling interest to or from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$(768) $22,387
 $18,766
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition (excluding BRE merger)$48,832
 $114,435
 $72,568
Reclassifications to (from) redeemable noncontrolling interest to or from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$1,165
 $65
 $(768)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest via reduction of note receivable$4,751
 $
 $
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition$45,804
 $51,882
 $48,832
Debt deconsolidated in connection with BEX II transaction

$20,195
 $
 $
$
 $
 $20,195
Repayment of mortgage note from new financing proceeds$52,000
 $
 $

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


    ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 20162018 and 20152017
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)
2016 20152018 2017
ASSETS
Real estate:      
Rental properties:      
Land and land improvements$2,559,743
 $2,522,842
$2,701,356
 $2,719,064
Buildings and improvements10,116,563
 9,808,627
10,664,745
 10,643,009
12,676,306
 12,331,469
13,366,101
 13,362,073
Less: accumulated depreciation(2,311,546) (1,949,892)(3,209,548) (2,769,297)
10,364,760
 10,381,577
10,156,553
 10,592,776
Real estate under development190,505
 242,326
454,629
 355,735
Co-investments1,161,275
 1,036,047
1,300,140
 1,155,984
Real estate held for sale, net101,957
 26,879
11,818,497
 11,686,829
11,911,322
 12,104,495
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted64,921
 29,683
134,465
 44,620
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted105,381
 93,372
16,930
 16,506
Marketable securities139,189
 137,485
209,545
 190,004
Notes and other receivables40,970
 19,285
Notes and other receivables (related party receivables of $11.1 million and $41.2 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)71,895
 100,926
Prepaid expenses and other assets48,450
 41,730
39,439
 39,155
Total assets$12,217,408
 $12,008,384
$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Unsecured debt, net$3,246,779
 $3,088,680
$3,799,316
 $3,501,709
Mortgage notes payable, net2,191,481
 2,215,077
1,806,626
 2,008,417
Lines of credit125,000
 15,000

 179,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities138,226
 131,415
127,086
 127,501
Construction payable35,909
 40,953
59,345
 51,770
Distributions payable110,170
 100,266
128,529
 121,420
Distributions in excess of investments in co-investments
 36,726
Other liabilities32,922
 34,518
33,375
 33,132
Total liabilities5,880,487
 5,625,909
5,954,277
 6,059,675
Commitments and contingencies

 



 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest44,684
 45,452
35,475
 39,206
Capital: 
  
 
  
General Partner: 
  
 
  
Common equity (65,527,993 and 65,379,359 units issued and outstanding, respectively)6,224,276
 6,208,535
Series H 7.125% Preferred interest (liquidation value $0 and $73,750, respectively)
 71,209
Common equity (65,890,322 and 66,054,399 units issued and outstanding, respectively)6,280,290
 6,295,852
6,224,276
 6,279,744
6,280,290
 6,295,852
Limited Partners: 
  
 
  
Common equity (2,237,290 and 2,214,545 units issued and outstanding, respectively)49,436
 47,235
Common equity (2,305,389 and 2,268,114 units issued and outstanding, respectively)59,061
 49,792
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(29,348) (39,598)(9,738) (15,229)
Total partners' capital6,244,364
 6,287,381
6,329,613
 6,330,415
Noncontrolling interest47,873
 49,642
64,231
 66,410
Total capital6,292,237
 6,337,023
6,393,844
 6,396,825
Total liabilities and capital$12,217,408
 $12,008,384
$12,383,596
 $12,495,706

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARESSUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit and unit amounts)
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Revenues:          
Rental and other property$1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
Management and other fees from affiliates8,278
 8,909
 9,347
9,183
 9,574
 8,278
1,294,001
 1,194,407
 970,938
1,400,053
 1,363,899
 1,294,001
Expenses: 
  
  
 
  
  
Property operating, excluding real estate taxes249,765
 234,953
 204,673
233,809
 229,076
 219,655
Real estate taxes139,162
 128,555
 107,873
151,525
 146,310
 139,162
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
Depreciation and amortization441,682
 453,423
 360,592
479,884
 468,881
 441,682
General and administrative40,751
 40,090
 40,878
53,451
 41,385
 40,751
Merger and integration expenses
 3,798
 53,530
Acquisition and investment related costs1,841
 2,414
 1,878
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
873,201
 863,233
 769,424
949,925
 917,377
 873,201
Earnings from operations420,800
 331,174
 201,514
450,128
 446,522
 420,800
Interest expense(219,654) (204,827) (164,551)(220,492) (222,894) (219,654)
Total return swap income11,716
 5,655
 
8,707
 10,098
 11,716
Interest and other income27,305
 19,143
 11,811
23,010
 24,604
 27,305
Equity income from co-investments48,698
 21,861
 39,893
89,132
 86,445
 48,698
Loss on early retirement of debt, net(606) (6,114) (268)
Loss on early retirement of debt
 (1,796) (606)
Gain on sale of real estate and land154,561
 47,333
 46,039
61,861
 26,423
 154,561
Deferred tax expense on gain on sale of real estate and land(4,410) 
 

 
 (4,410)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment
 34,014
 
1,253
 88,641
 
Net income438,410
 248,239
 134,438
413,599
 458,043
 438,410
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(9,342) (8,295) (7,421)(9,994) (10,159) (9,342)
Net income attributable to controlling interest429,068
 239,944
 127,017
403,605
 447,884
 429,068
Preferred interest distributions(1,314) (5,255) (5,291)
 
 (1,314)
Excess of redemption value of preferred units over the carrying value(2,541) 
 

 
 (2,541)
Net income available to common unitholders$425,213
 $234,689
 $121,726
$403,605
 $447,884
 $425,213
Per unit data: 
  
  
 
  
  
Basic: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
$5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
Weighted average number of common units outstanding during the year67,695,640
 67,054,184
 58,771,666
68,315,999
 68,081,730
 67,695,640
Diluted: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$6.27
 $3.49
 $2.07
$5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
Weighted average number of common units outstanding during the year67,811,916
 67,244,152
 58,921,232
68,360,030
 68,150,830
 67,811,916

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands)
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Net income$438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
 
  
  
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements15,926
 7,893
 4,168
7,824
 12,744
 15,926
Changes in fair value of marketable securities, net(828) 1,865
 6,302
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities(4,848) 
 (886)
Changes in fair value of marketable debt securities, net(118) 3,284
 (828)
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities13
 (1,909) (4,848)
Total other comprehensive income10,250
 9,758
 9,584
7,719
 14,119
 10,250
Comprehensive income448,660
 257,997
 144,022
421,318
 472,162
 448,660
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(9,342) (8,295) (7,421)(9,994) (10,159) (9,342)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$439,318
 $249,702
 $136,601
$411,324
 $462,003
 $439,318

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Capital
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
(Dollars and units in thousands)
 General Partner Limited Partners Accumulated    
     Preferred     Preferred other    
 Common Equity Equity Common Equity Equity comprehensive Noncontrolling  
 Units Amount Amount Units Amount Amount loss, net Interest Total
Balances at December 31, 201337,421
 1,873,882
 71,209
 2,150
 45,957
 
 (58,940) 66,130
 1,998,238
Net income
 116,859
 5,291
 
 4,867
 
 
 7,421
 134,438
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (886) 
 (886)
Changes in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 4,168
 
 4,168
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 6,302
 
 6,302
Issuance of common units under: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Common stock issued as consideration by general partner in merger23,067
 3,774,087
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3,774,087
General partner's stock based compensation, net218
 11,024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 11,024
Sale of common stock by the general partner, net2,943
 532,670
 
 
 
 
 
 
 532,670
Equity-based compensation costs
 5,719
 
 28
 6,153
 
 
 
 11,872
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (19,823) 
 (10) 4,017
 
 
 (5,084) (20,890)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 312
 
 
 
 
 
 
 312
Conversion of Series G preferred stock34
 4,349
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4,349
Contributions from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 8,561
 1,419,816
 
 
 
 1,419,816
Retirement of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 (8,561) (1,419,816) 
 
 
 (1,419,816)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,890) (4,890)
Redemptions
 (3,374) 
 
 (1,181) 
 
 (942) (5,497)
Distributions declared
 (292,790) (5,291) 
 (11,148) 
 
 
 (309,229)
 General Partner Limited Partners Accumulated    
     Preferred     other    
 Common Equity Equity Common Equity comprehensive Noncontrolling  
 Units Amount Amount Units Amount loss, net Interest Total
Balances at December 31, 201565,379
 $6,208,535
 $71,209
 2,215
 $47,235
 $(39,598) $49,642
 $6,337,023
Net income
 411,124
 3,855
 
 14,089
 
 9,342
 438,410
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 (4,848) 
 (4,848)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 15,926
 
 15,926
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 (828) 
 (828)
Issuance of common stock under:               
General partner's stock based compensation, net140
 18,949
 
 
 
 
 
 18,949
Sale of common stock by general partner, net
 (384) 
 
 
 
 
 (384)
Equity based compensation costs
 8,246
 
 37
 2,653
 
 
 10,899
Redemption of Series H preferred units
 
 (73,750) 
 
 
 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common units, net(5) (1,045) 
 
 
 
 
 (1,045)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 172
 
 
 
 
 596
 768
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,296) (11,296)
Redemptions14
 (2,117) 
 (15) 17
 
 (411) (2,511)
Preferred equity dividends ($0.45 per unit)
 
 (1,314) 
 
 
 
 (1,314)
Distributions declared ($6.40 per unit)
 (419,204) 
 
 (14,558) 
 
 (433,762)
Balances at December 31, 201665,528
 $6,224,276
 $
 2,237
 $49,436
 $(29,348) $47,873
 $6,292,237
Net income
 433,059
 
 
 14,825
 
 10,159
 458,043
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 (1,909) 
 (1,909)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 12,744
 
 12,744

Balances at December 31, 201463,683
 6,002,915
 71,209
 2,168
 48,665
 
 (49,356) 62,635
 6,136,068
Net income
 226,865
 5,255
 
 7,824
 
 
 8,295
 248,239
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 7,893
 
 7,893
Changes in fair value of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 1,865
 
 1,865
Issuance of common units under: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
General partner's stock based, net compensation207
 26,540
 
 
 
 
 
 
 26,540
Sale of common stock by the general partner, net1,482
 332,137
 
 
 
 
 
 
 332,137
Equity based compensation costs
 5,946
 
 54
 3,700
 
 
 
 9,646
Changes in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (2,615) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,615)
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (7,657) 
 
 
 
 
 (12,115) (19,772)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (8,751) (8,751)
Redemptions7
 (2,199) 
 (7) 
 
 
 (422) (2,621)
Distributions declared
 (373,397) (5,255) 
 (12,954) 
 
 
 (391,606)
Balances at December 31, 201565,379
 $6,208,535
 $71,209
 2,215
 $47,235
 $
 $(39,598) $49,642
 $6,337,023
Net income
 411,124
 3,855
 
 14,089
 
 
 9,342
 438,410
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,848) 
 (4,848)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 15,926
 
 15,926
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 (828) 
 (828)
 
 
 
 
 3,284
 
 3,284
Issuance of common stock under:                                
General partner's stock based compensation, net140
 18,949
 
 
 
 
 
 
 18,949
179
 26,635
 
 
 
 
 
 26,635
Sale of common stock by general partner, net
 (384) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (384)345
 89,055
 
 
 
 
 
 89,055
Equity based compensation costs
 8,246
 
 37
 2,653
 
 
 
 10,899

 9,529
 
 33
 1,773
 
 
 11,302
Redemption of Series H preferred units
 
 (73,750) 
 
 
 
 
 (73,750)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (136) 
 
 136
 
 (65) (65)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,078) (11,078)
Redemptions2
 (25,190) 
 (2) (405) 
 (2,985) (28,580)
Distributions declared ($7.00 per unit)
 (461,376) 
 
 (15,973) 
 
 (477,349)
Balances at December 31, 201766,054
 $6,295,852
 $
 2,268
 $49,792
 $(15,229) $66,410
 $6,396,825
Net income
 390,153
 
 
 13,452
 
 9,994
 413,599
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 7,824
 
 7,824
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net
 
 
 
 
 (118) 
 (118)
Issuance of common stock under:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General partner's stock based compensation, net41
 6,213
 
 
 
 
 
 6,213
Sale of common stock by general partner, net
 (919) 
 
 
 
 
 (919)
Equity based compensation costs
 11,651
 
 11
 1,200
 
 
 12,851
Retirement of common units, net(5) (1,045) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,045)(210) (51,233) 
 
 
 
 
 (51,233)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-01
 2,234
 
 
 (6) (2,228) 
 
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-05
 119,651
 
 
 4,057
 
 
 123,708
Changes in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (1,143) 
 
 (89) 
 68
 (1,164)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 31
 7,919
 
 
 7,919

Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 172
 
 
 
 
 
 596
 768
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,296) (11,296)
Redemptions14
 (2,117) 
 (15) 17
 
 
 (411) (2,511)
Distributions declared
 (419,204) (1,314) 
 (14,558) 
 
 
 (435,076)
Balances at December 31, 201665,528
 $6,224,276
 $
 2,237
 $49,436
 $
 $(29,348) $47,873
 $6,292,237
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (12,174) (12,174)
Redemptions5
 (1,061) 
 (5) (205) 
 (67) (1,333)
Distributions declared ($7.44 per unit)
 (491,108) 
 
 (17,059) 
 
 (508,167)
Balances at December 31, 201865,890
 $6,280,290
 $
 2,305
 $59,061
 $(9,738) $64,231
 $6,393,844

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016
(Dollars in thousands)
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income$438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438
$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization441,682
 453,423
 360,592
479,884
 468,881
 441,682
Amortization of discount on marketable securities and other investments(14,211) (12,389) (9,325)
Amortization of (premium) discount and financing costs, net(15,234) (19,361) (14,672)
Gain on sale of marketable securities and other investments(5,719) (598) (886)
Amortization of discount on marketable securities(17,637) (15,119) (14,211)
Amortization of (premium) discount and debt financing costs, net(2,587) (5,948) (15,234)
Gain on sale of marketable securities(737) (1,909) (5,719)
Unrealized gain on equity securities recognized through income5,159
 
 
Company's share of gain on the sales of co-investments(13,046) 
 (6,558)(10,569) (44,837) (13,046)
Earnings from co-investments(35,652) (21,861) (33,335)(78,563) (41,608) (35,652)
Operating distributions from co-investments60,472
 46,608
 49,486
99,593
 76,764
 60,472
Gain on the sales of real estate and land(154,561) (47,333) (46,039)
Accrued interest from notes and other receivables(5,436) (4,030) (302)
Gain on the sale of real estate and land(61,861) (26,423) (154,561)
Equity-based compensation10,899
 6,061
 8,740
7,135
 9,286
 9,811
Loss on early retirement of debt, net606
 6,114
 268

 1,796
 606
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment
 (34,014) 
(1,253) (88,641) 
Noncash merger and integration expenses
 
 9,025
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Prepaid expenses, receivables and other assets(2,328) 267
 15,828
(1,203) (3,004) 2,730
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities1,701
 (9,633) 24,233
(145) (13,474) 2,302
Other liabilities(496) 1,887
 1,517
1,175
 (170) (496)
Net cash provided by operating activities712,523
 617,410
 493,312
826,554
 769,607
 716,792
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Additions to real estate: 
  
  
 
  
  
Acquisitions of real estate and acquisition related capital expenditures(315,632) (515,726) (387,547)(15,311) (206,194) (315,632)
Redevelopment(83,927) (99,346) (81,429)(73,000) (69,928) (83,927)
Development acquisitions of and additions to real estate under development(76,455) (157,900) (152,766)(182,772) (137,733) (75,367)
Capital expenditures on rental properties(60,013) (57,277) (78,864)(81,684) (72,812) (64,769)
Acquisition of membership interest in co-investments
 (115,724) 
Investments in notes receivable
 (106,461) (24,070)
Collections of notes and other receivables4,070
 
 76,585
29,500
 55,000
 4,070
Investments in notes receivable(24,070) 
 
Proceeds from insurance for property losses5,543
 16,811
 35,547
1,408
 648
 5,543
BRE merger consideration paid
 
 (555,826)
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate239,289
 319,008
 141,189
347,587
 132,039
 239,289
Contributions to co-investments(183,989) (127,879) (246,006)(162,437) (293,363) (183,989)
Changes in restricted cash and refundable deposits(14,138) (14,068) (36,582)
Changes in refundable deposits(414) 837
 (2,129)
Purchases of marketable securities(18,779) (14,300) (20,516)(37,952) (67,893) (18,779)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments30,458
 8,907
 8,753
Sales and maturities of marketable securities31,521
 35,481
 30,458
Non-operating distributions from co-investments76,231
 31,938
 150,306
83,661
 162,439
 76,231
Net cash used in investing activities(421,412) (725,556) (1,147,156)(59,893) (567,940) (413,071)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Proceeds from unsecured debt and mortgage notes298,773
 597,981
 669,282

Borrowings under debt agreements1,265,388
 1,345,855
 2,093,406
Repayment of debt(1,018,126) (1,197,351) (1,814,020)
Payments on unsecured debt and mortgage notes(230,398) (561,160) (532,020)
Proceeds from lines of credit742,961
 982,246
 596,106
Repayments of lines of credit(921,961) (928,246) (486,106)
Repayment of cumulative redeemable preferred stock(73,750) 
 

 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common stock(1,045) 
 
(51,233) 
 (1,045)
Additions to deferred charges(7,926) (8,034) (17,402)(4,250) (4,108) (7,926)
Payments related to debt prepayment penalties
 (1,630) (215)
Net proceeds from issuance of common units(384) 332,137
 531,379
(919) 89,055
 (384)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised18,949
 26,540
 11,039
6,213
 26,635
 18,949
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(869) (316) (386)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(6,960) (7,615) (4,841)(8,518) (7,752) (6,960)
Redemption of noncontrolling interests(2,511) (2,621) (802)(1,333) (28,580) (2,511)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests(144) (5,543) 
Common and preferred units and preferred interests distributions paid(429,508) (380,697) (278,149)(504,714) (469,425) (429,508)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(255,873) 108,214
 520,610
Cash acquired from the BRE merger
 
 140,353
Cash acquired from consolidation of co-investment
 4,005
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents35,238
 4,073
 7,119
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year29,683
 25,610
 18,491
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$64,921
 $29,683
 $25,610
Net cash used in financing activities(676,392) (310,843) (256,474)
Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents90,269
 (109,176) 47,247
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period61,126
 170,302
 123,055
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$151,395
 $61,126
 $170,302
          
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest$203,743
 $181,106
 $130,691
$203,803
 $212,163
 $203,743
Interest capitalized$12,486
 $15,571
 $22,510
$18,708
 $13,860
 $12,486
          
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Issuance of Operating Partnership units for contributed properties$
 $
 $1,419,816
$7,919
 $
 $
Retirement of Operating Partnership units$
 $
 $(1,419,816)
Issuance of DownREIT limited partnership units in connection with acquisition of real estate$
 $22,506
 $
Transfers between real estate under development to rental properties, net$104,159
 $308,704
 $10,203
$100,415
 $2,413
 $104,159
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments$9,919
 $6,234
 $83,574
$853
 $5,075
 $9,919
Reclassifications (from) to redeemable noncontrolling interest to or from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$(768) $22,387
 $18,766
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition (excluding BRE merger)$48,832
 $114,435
 $72,568
Reclassifications to (from) redeemable noncontrolling interest to or from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$1,165
 $65
 $(768)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest via reduction of note receivable$4,751
 $
 $
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition$45,804
 $51,882
 $48,832
Debt deconsolidated in connection with BEX II transaction

$20,195
 $
 $
$
 $
 $20,195
Repayment of mortgage note from new financing proceeds$52,000
 $
 $

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016

(1) Organization
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the accounts of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (“Essex”, “ESS”,("Essex" or the “Company”"Company"), which include the accounts of the Company and Essex Portfolio, L.P. and its subsidiaries (the “Operating"Operating Partnership," which holds the operating assets of the Company). Unless otherwise indicated, the notes to consolidated financial statements apply to both the Company and the Operating Partnership.

ESSEssex is the sole general partner in the Operating Partnership with a 96.7%96.6% general partner interest and the limited partners owned a 3.3%3.4% interest as of December 31, 2016.2018. The limited partners may convert their Operating Partnership units into an equivalent number of shares of Essex common stock. Total Operating Partnership limited partnership units outstanding were 2,237,2902,305,389 and 2,214,5452,268,114 as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock totaled approximately $520.2$565.3 million and $530.2$547.5 million, as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. The Company has reserved shares of common stock for such conversions.

As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 245 operating apartment communities, (aggregating 59,645aggregating 59,661 apartment homes), twohomes, excluding the Company's ownership in preferred interest co-investments, loan investments, one operating commercial buildings,building, and six active development projects (collectively, the “Portfolio”).developments. The communitiesCommunities are located in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties), Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area) and the Seattle metropolitan areas.

On April 1, 2014, Essex completed the merger with BRE Properties, Inc. (“BRE”). In connection with the closing of the merger, (1) BRE merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Essex, and (2) each outstanding share of BRE common stock was converted into (i) 0.2971 shares (the “Stock Consideration”) of Essex common stock, and (ii) $7.18 in cash, (the “Cash Consideration”), plus cash in lieu of fractional shares for total consideration of approximately $4.3 billion. The Cash Consideration was adjusted as a result of the authorization and declaration of a special distribution to the stockholders of BRE of $5.15 per share of BRE common stock payable to BRE stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2014 (the “Special Dividend”). The Special Dividend was payable as a result of the closing of the sale of certain interests in assets of BRE to certain parties, which closed on March 31, 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, the amounts payable as a Special Dividend reduced the Cash Consideration of $12.33 payable by Essex in the merger to $7.18 per share of BRE common stock.

Essex issued approximately 23.1 million shares of Essex common stock as Stock Consideration in the merger. For purchase accounting, the value of the common stock issued by Essex upon the consummation of the merger was determined based on the closing price of BRE’s common stock on the closing date of the merger. As a result of Essex being admitted to the S&P 500 on the same date as the closing of the merger, Essex’s common stock price experienced significantly higher than usual trading volume and the closing price of $174 per share was significantly higher than its volume-weighted average trading price for the days before and after April 1, 2014. BRE’s common stock did not experience the same proportionate increase in common stock price leading up to April 1, 2014. As a result, given that a substantial component of the purchase price is an exchange of equity instruments, Essex used the closing price of BRE’s common stock on April 1, 2014 of $61 per share, less the Cash Consideration, as the fair value of the equity consideration. After deducting the Special Dividend and the Cash Consideration per share, this resulted in a value of $48.67 per share of BRE common stock which is the equivalent of approximately $164 per share of Essex common stock issued.

(2) Summary of Critical and Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accounts of the Company, its controlled subsidiaries and the variable interest entities (“VIEs”("VIEs") in which it is the primary beneficiary are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements and prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented have been included and are normal and recurring in nature. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made in prior period amounts to conform to the current year’s presentation, including the reclassification of $3.3corporate-level property management expenses out of property operating, excluding real estate taxes to its own line item on the Company's consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. $13.2 million in deferred financing costs related to lineshas been reclassified out of credit which were reclassified from lines of credit to prepaid expensesother assets and other assetsinto buildings and improvements on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015.2017. Such reclassifications had no net effect on previously reported financial results.

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Noncontrolling interest includes the 3.3%3.4% limited partner interests in the Operating Partnership not held by the Company at both December 31, 20162018 and 2015.2017. These percentages include the Operating Partnership’s vested long term incentive plan units (see Note 12)13).

(b) Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in the Current Year

In May 2014, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The new standard provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model for contracts with customers (excluding certain contracts, such as lease contracts) to improve comparability within industries. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount the entity expects to be paid in exchange for those goods and services and provide enhanced disclosures, all to provide more comprehensive guidance for transactions such as service revenue and contract modifications. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the new standard by one year, and it is now effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard may be applied using either a full retrospective or a modified approach upon adoption. The Company does not expect that this will have a material effect on its consolidated resultsadopted ASU 2014-09 as of operations or financial position.January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. See Note 4, Revenues, for further details.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01 "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities", which requires changes to the classification and measurement of investments in certain equity securities and to the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning onadopted ASU No. 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method by applying a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings and earlypartners' capital of $2.2 million, representing accumulated net unrealized gains of certain equity securities held by

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the Company. Furthermore, as a result of the adoption is permitted.of this standard, the Company will recognize changes in the fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair values through net income as opposed to comprehensive income.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments", which requires entities to adhere to a uniform classification and presentation of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this update provide guidance on eight specific cash flow issues.The Company doesadopted ASU No. 2016-15 as of January 1, 2018 using the retrospective transition method. This amendment did not expect that this will have a material effectimpact on itsthe Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 "Statement of Cash Flows", which requires entities to include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the reconciliation of beginning-of-period to the end-of-period of cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. This new standard seeks to eliminate the current diversity in practice in how changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents is presented in the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-18 as of January 1, 2018 using the retrospective transition method. This amendment did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 "Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business", which provides a new framework for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. Previously, U.S. GAAP did not specify the minimum inputs and processes required for an integrated set of assets and activities to meet the definition of a business, causing a broad interpretation of the definition of a business. The Company adopted ASU No. 2017-01 as of January 1, 2018 prospectively. The Company expects that substantially all of its acquisitions of communities will qualify as asset acquisitions and transaction costs related to these acquisitions will be capitalized upon adoption.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05 "Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets", which adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets, including partial sales of real estate. Historically, U.S. GAAP contained several different accounting models to evaluate whether the transfer of certain assets qualified for sale treatment. This new standard reduces the number of potential accounting models that might apply and clarifies which model does apply in various circumstances. Partial sales of nonfinancial assets are common in the real estate industry and include transactions in which the seller retains an equity interest in the entity that owns the assets or has an equity interest in the buyer. The Company adopted ASU No. 2017-05 concurrently with the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method by applying a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings and partners' capital of $123.7 million representing the partial sale of its membership interest in BEX II, LLC ("BEX II") during the fourth quarter of 2016.

(c) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 "Leases", which requires an entity that is a lessee to classify leases as either finance or operating and to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases that have a duration of greater than 12 months. Leases of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. For lessors, accounting for leases under the new standard will be substantially the same as existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases, but eliminates current real estate specific provisions and changes the treatment of initial direct costs.

The Company expects that its residential and commercial leases, where it is the lessor, will continue to be accounted for as operating leases under the new standard. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11 "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements," which includes a practical expedient that allows lessors to not separate nonlease components from the associated lease component. This provides the Company with the option of not bifurcating certain common area maintenance recoveries as a non-lease component, if certain requirements are met. The Company expects to elect this practical expedient, which would result in minimum rents and expense recoveries being presented as a single rental revenue line item in the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.
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Company expects that its corporate office leases, where it is the lessee, will continue to be accounted for as operating leases. The Company also expects to elect a package of practical expedients, under which the Company would not be required to reassess the classification of existing ground leases. The new standardstandards will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The new standard must be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its consolidated results of operations and financial position.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07 "Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting", which eliminates the requirement to retroactively adjust an investment, results of operations, and retained earnings when the investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 20172019 and earlythe Company estimates the adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of this to be material on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 "Improvement to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting", which amends certain aspects of how an entity accounts for share-based payments to employees. This amendment requires entities to recognize the income tax effects of share-based awardswill result in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled, rather than recording such effects in additional paid-in capital. Entities will also be permitted to elect to account for forfeituresrecognition of share-based payments as they occur or continue with the current practice which requires estimating the number of awardsoperating lease assets and operating lease liabilities not expected to be forfeited and adjusting the estimate when it is likely to change. The new standard will be effective January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The change in recognition of income tax effects of share-based awards will be applied prospectively. If the Company elects to account for forfeitures of share-based payments as they occur, such change will be applied using a modified retrospective approach, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to distributions in excess of accumulated earnings. The Company does not expect that this will have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.exceed $85 million.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 "Measure"Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments", which amends the current approach to estimate credit losses on certain financial assets, including trade and other receivables, available-for-sale securities, and other financial instruments. Generally, this amendment requires entities to establish a valuation allowance for the expected lifetime losses of these certain financial assets. Subsequent changes in the valuation allowance are recorded in current earnings and reversal of previous losses are permitted. Currently, U.S. GAAP requires entities to write down credit losses only

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when losses are probable and loss reversals are not permitted. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its consolidated results of operations and financial position.

In August 2016,2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts2017-12 "Derivatives and Cash Payments"Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities", which, among other things, requires entities to adhere to a uniform classification and presentationpresent the earnings effect of certain cash receipts and cash paymentshedging instruments in the same income statement line item in which the earnings effect of cash flows. The amendments in this update provide guidance on eight specific cash flow issues.the hedged item is reported. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of the other items identified in the ASU to be material on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17 "Interests Held through Related Parties that are Under Common Control", which further refines the consolidation guidance of variable interest entities as outlined in ASU 2015-02 "Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis" (which became effective for the Company since January 2016) and requires entities to consider only their proportionate indirect interest in a variable interest entity held through an entity under common control. Currently, U.S. GAAP requires entities to consider such proportionate indirect interests as if the entities held the interest themselves.also adds new disclosure requirements. This new standard will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 20172019 and early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to apply the new standard on January 1, 2019 and does not expect that this amendment will have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In November 2016,August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 "Statement of Cash Flows", which requires entities to include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the reconciliation of beginning-of period2018-13 "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the end-of-periodDisclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement," which eliminates certain disclosure requirements affecting all levels of cashmeasurements, and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. Thismodifies and adds new standard seeks to eliminate the current diversity in practice in how changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents is presented in the statement of cash flows. Thisdisclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 20182020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluatingexpects to apply the impact of this amendmentnew standard on its consolidated statements of cash flows.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 "Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business", which provides a new framework for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. Currently, U.S. GAAP1, 2020 and does not specifyexpect the minimum inputs and processes required for an integrated set of assets and activitiesadoption to meethave a material impact on the definition of a business, causing a broad interpretation of the definition of a business. This new standard will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on itsCompany's consolidated results of operations andor financial position.

(c)(d) Real Estate Rental Properties

Significant expenditures, which improve or extend the life of an asset and have a useful life of greater than one year, are capitalized. Operating real estate assets are stated at cost and consist of land, buildings and improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other costs incurred during their development, redevelopment and acquisition.  Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

The depreciable life of various categories of fixed assets is as follows:
Computer software and equipment3 - 5 years
Interior apartment home improvements5 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment5 - 10 years
Land improvements and certain exterior components of real property10 years
Real estate structures30 years
 
The Company capitalizes all costs incurred with the predevelopment, development or redevelopment of real estate assets or are associated with the construction or expansion of real property. Such capitalized costs include land, land improvements, allocated costs of the Company’s project management staff, construction costs, as well as interest and related loan fees, property taxes and insurance. Capitalization begins for predevelopment, development, and redevelopment projects when activity commences. Capitalization ends when the apartment home is completed and the property is available for a new residenttenant or if the development activities cease.

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The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate to land and building including personal property, and identifiable intangible assets, such as the value of above, below and in-place leases. The values of the above and below market leases are

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amortized and recorded as either a decrease (in the case of above market leases) or an increase (in the case of below market leases) to rental revenue over the remaining term of the associated leases acquired, which in the case of below market leases the Company assumes lessees will elect to renew their leases.acquired. The value of acquired in-place leases are amortized to expense over the average remaining term of the leases acquired. The net carrying value of acquired in-place leases is $1.4$0.1 million and $2.9$0.4 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively, and are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

The Company performs the following evaluation for communities acquired:
 
(1)adjust the purchase price for any fair value adjustments resulting from such things as assumed debt or contingencies;
(2)estimate the value of the real estate “as"as if vacant”vacant" as of the acquisition date;
(3)allocate that value among land and buildings including personal property;
(4)compute the value of the difference between the “as"as if vacant”vacant" value and the adjusted purchase price, which will represent the total intangible assets;
(5)compute the value of the above and below market leases and determine the associated life of the above market/below market leases;
(6)compute the value of the in-place leases and customer relationships, if any, and the associated lives of these assets.

Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property held for investment or held for sale may not be fully recoverable, the carrying amount will be evaluated for impairment. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount (including intangible assets) of a property held for investment, then the Company will recognize an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the property. Fair value of a property is determined using conventional real estate valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow, the property’s unleveraged yield in comparison to the unleveraged yields and sales prices of similar communities that have been recently sold, and other third party information, if available. Communities held for sale are carried at the lower of cost and fair value less estimated costs to sell. As of both December 31, 2016 one property was classified as held for sale. As of December 31, 2015 two2018 and 2017, no properties were classified as held for sale. No impairment charges were recorded in 2016, 2015for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 or 2014.2016.

In the normal course of business, the Company will receive purchase offers for its communities, either solicited or unsolicited. For those offers that are accepted, the prospective buyer will usually require a due diligence period before consummation of the transaction. It is not unusual for matters to arise that result in the withdrawal or rejection of the offer during this process. The Company classifies real estate as "held for sale" when all criteria under the accounting standard for the disposals of long-lived assets have been met.

(d)(e) Co-investments

The Company owns investments in joint ventures (“co-investments”) in which it has significant influence, but its ownership interest does not meet the criteria for consolidation in accordance with the accounting standards.U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the Company accounts for these investmentsco-investments using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is carried at the cost of assets contributed, plus the Company’s equity in earnings less distributions received and the Company’s share of losses. The significant accounting policies of the Company’s co-investment entities are consistent with those of the Company in all material respects.

Upon the acquisition of a controlling interest of a co-investment, the co-investment entity is consolidated and a gain or loss is recognized upon the remeasurement of co-investments in the consolidated statement of income equal to the amount by which the fair value of the co-investment interest in the Company previously owned exceeds its carrying value. A majority of the co-investments, excluding the preferred equity investments, compensate the Company for its asset management services and some of these investments may provide promote distributionsincome if certain financial return benchmarks are achieved. Asset management fees are recognized when earned, and promote fees are recognized when the earnings events have occurred and the amount is determinable and collectible. Any promote fees are reflected in equity income from co-investments.



The Company reports investments in co-investments where accumulated distributions have exceeded the Company’s investment as distributions in excess of investments in co-investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2017, the net investment of one of the Company’s co-investments was less than zero as a result of financing distributions in excess of the Company's investment in that co-investment. As a result of the Company's adoption of ASU No. 2017-05 on January 1, 2018, the carrying value of this co-investment was greater than zero as of December 31, 2018.


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(e)(f) Revenues and Gains on Sale of Real Estate

Revenues from tenants renting or leasing apartment homes are recorded when due from tenants and are recognized monthly as they are earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis. Apartment homes are rented under short-term leases (generally, lease terms of 6 to 12 months). Revenues from tenants leasing commercial space are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective lease.

TheSubsequent to the adoption of ASU 610-20 on January 1, 2018, the Company recognizes any gains on sales of real estate when we transfer control of a contract is in place, a closing has taken place, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and when it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the Company does not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property.related consideration.

(f)(g) Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased are classified as cash equivalents. Restricted cash balances relate primarily to reserve requirements for capital replacement at certain communities in connection with the Company’s mortgage debt.

(g)The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows ($ in thousands):
 2018 2017 2016
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted$134,465
 $44,620
 $64,921
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted16,930
 16,506
 105,381
Total unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$151,395
 $61,126
 $170,302

(h) Marketable Securities

The Company reports its equity securities and available for sale debt securities at fair value, based on quoted market prices (Level 1 for the common stock and investment funds, Level 2 for the unsecured bonds and Level 3 for investments in mortgage backed securities, as defined by the FASB standard for fair value measurements as discussed later in Note 2), and any. Any unrealized gain or loss in debt securities classified as available for sale is recorded as other comprehensive income. There were no other than temporary impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 2014. Realized2016. Unrealized gains and losses in equity securities, realized gains and losses in debt securities, interest income, and amortization of purchase discounts are included in interest and other income on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015, marketable2017, equity securities and available for sale debt securities consisted primarily of investment-grade unsecured bonds, common stock and stock funds, investments in mortgage backed securities, and investment funds that invest in U.S. treasury or agency securities, and other limited partnership investments.securities. As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Company classified its investments in mortgage backed securities, which mature in November 2019 and September 2020, as held to maturity, and accordingly, these securities are stated at their amortized cost. The discount on the mortgage backed securities is being amortized to interest income based on an estimated yield and the maturity date of the securities.

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 marketable securities consist of the following ($ in thousands):


 December 31, 2016
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Carrying
Value
Available for sale:     
Investment-grade unsecured bonds$19,604
 $(73) $19,531
Investment funds - U.S. treasuries10,022
 (22) 10,000
Common stock and stock funds13,696
 1,569
 15,265
Held to maturity: 
  
  
Mortgage backed securities94,393
 
 94,393
Total - Marketable securities$137,715
 $1,474
 $139,189








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December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016


As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 marketable securities consist of the following ($ in thousands):

December 31, 2015December 31, 2018
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Carrying
Value
Available for sale:     
Investment-grade unsecured bonds$11,618
 $68
 $11,686
Equity securities:     
Investment funds - debt securities$31,934
 $(568) $31,366
Investment funds - U.S. treasuries3,675
 (9) 3,666
8,983
 (31) 8,952
Common stock and stock funds34,655
 7,091
 41,746
39,731
 (1,671) 38,060
     
Debt securities:     
Available for sale
     
Investment-grade unsecured bonds4,125
 (145) 3,980
Held to maturity: 
  
  
 
  
  
Mortgage backed securities80,387
 
 80,387
127,187
 
 127,187
Total - Marketable securities$130,335
 $7,150
 $137,485
$211,960
 $(2,415) $209,545

 December 31, 2017
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Carrying
Value
Equity securities:     
Investment funds - debt securities$27,914
 $(29) $27,885
Investment funds - U.S. treasuries10,999
 (55) 10,944
Common stock and stock funds34,329
 2,973
 37,302
      
Debt securities:     
 Available for sale
     
Investment-grade unsecured bonds4,365
 (40) 4,325
Held to maturity: 
  
  
Mortgage backed securities109,548
 
 109,548
Total - Marketable securities$187,155
 $2,849
 $190,004

The Company uses the specific identification method to determine the cost basis of a debt security sold and to reclassify amounts from accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss for securities sold.such securities.

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014,2016, the proceeds from sales and maturities of available for salemarketable securities totaled $30.5$31.5 million, $3.3$35.5 million and $8.8$30.5 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016 these sales resulted in gains of $4.8$0.7 million, no net gains or losses,$1.9 million, and gains of $0.9$5.7 million, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2015,2018, the proceeds from the saleportion of other investmentsequity security unrealized loss that was recognized in income totaled $5.6$5.2 million, which resulted in a realized gain of $0.6 million recordedand was included in interest and other income on the Company's consolidated statements of income. There were no such sales for the years ended December 31, 2016income and 2014.comprehensive income.

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(i) Notes Receivable
 
Notes receivable relate to real estate financing arrangements including mezzanine and bridge loans and are secured by real estate. Interest is recognized over the life of the note as interest income.
 
Each note is analyzed to determine if it is impaired. A note is impaired if it is probable that the Company will not collect all contractually due principal and interest. The Company does not accrue interest when a note is considered impaired and an allowance is recorded for any principal and previously accrued interest that are not believed to be collectible. All cash receipts on impaired notes are applied to reduce the principal amount of such notes until the principal has been recovered and, thereafter, are recognized as interest income. As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, no notes were impaired.

(i)(j) Capitalization Policy

The Company capitalizes all direct and certain indirect costs, including interest, real estate taxes and insurance, incurred during development and redevelopment activities. Interest is capitalized on real estate assets that require a period of time to get them ready for their intended use. The amount of interest capitalized is based upon the average amount of accumulated development expenditures during the reporting period. Included in capitalized costs are management’s estimates of the direct and incremental personnel costs and indirect project costs associated with the Company's development and redevelopment activities. Indirect project costs consist primarily of personnel costs associated with construction administration and development, including accounting, legal fees, and various corporate and community onsite costs that clearly relate to projects under development. Those costs as well as capitalized development and redevelopment fees totaled $18.5$18.6 million, $17.6$18.8 million and $17.6$16.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014,2016, respectively, most of which relates to development projects. The Company capitalizes leasing costs associated with the lease-up of development communities and amortizes the costs over the life of the leases. The amounts capitalized are immaterial for all periods presented.

(j)(k) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company values its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques described in the FASB’s accounting standard for fair value measurements. Level 1 inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active

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markets and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The Company uses Level 1 inputs for the fair values of its cash equivalents and its marketable securities except for unsecured bonds and mortgage backed securities. The Company uses Level 2 inputs for its investments in unsecured bonds, notes receivable, notes payable, and derivative assets/liabilities. These inputs include interest rates for similar financial instruments. The Company’s valuation methodology for derivatives is described in Note 8.9. The Company uses Level 3 inputs to estimate the fair value of its mortgage backed securities. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Management believes that the carrying amounts of the outstanding balances under its lines of credit, and notes and other receivables approximate fair value as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, because interest rates, yields and other terms for these instruments are consistent with yields and other terms currently available for similar instruments. Management has estimated that the fair value of fixed rate debt with a carrying value of $5.1$5.0 billion and $4.8$4.9 billion including premiums, discounts and debt financing costs, at December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively, to be $5.1$5.0 billion at both December 31, 2018 and $4.8 billion.2017. Management has estimated the fair value of the Company’s $499.7$619.6 million and $525.3$799.2 million of variable rate debt including debt financing costs, at December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively, to be $502.8$615.2 million and $527.6$793.9 million based on the terms of the Company’s existing mortgage notes payable, unsecured debt, and variable rate debtdemand notes compared to those available in the marketplace. Management believes that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, construction payable,payables, other liabilities and dividends payable approximate fair value as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Marketable securities, excludingexcept mortgage backed securities, and derivative assets/liabilitiesderivatives are carried at fair value as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015.2017.

At December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Company’s investments in mortgage backed securities had a carrying value of $94.4$127.2 million and $80.4$109.5 million, respectively. The Company estimated the fair value of investment in mortgage backed securities at December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 to be approximately $108.8$129.5 million and $110.2$120.7 million, respectively. The Company determines the fair value of the mortgage backed securities based on unobservable inputs (Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy) considering

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the assumptions that market participants would make in valuing these securities. Assumptions such as estimated default rates and discount rates are used to determine expected, discounted cash flows to estimate the fair value.

(k)(l) Interest Rate Protection, Swap, and Forward Contracts

The Company uses interest rate swaps, interest rate capcaps, and total return swap contracts and forward starting swaps to manage interest rate risks. The Company’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps and interest rate caps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. 
 
The Company records all derivatives on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated for accounting purposes as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company assesses the initial and ongoing effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.

For derivatives not designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are considered cash flow hedges. The change in fair value of the total return swaps is reported as total return swap income in the consolidated statements of income.




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(l)(m) Income Taxes

Generally in any year in which ESSEssex qualifies as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”"IRC"), it is not subject to federal income tax on that portion of its income that it distributes to stockholders. No provision for federal income taxes, other than the taxable REIT subsidiaries discussed below, has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 20162018 as ESSEssex has elected to be and believes it qualifies under the IRC as a REIT and has made distributions during the periods in amounts to preclude ESSEssex from paying federal income tax.

In order to maintain compliance with REIT tax rules, the Company utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue generating or investment activities. The taxable REIT subsidiaries are consolidated by the Company. In general, the activities and tax related provisions, assets and liabilities are not material. In 2016, a taxable REIT subsidiary sold two properties that it had acquired in 2007, resulting in the Company's recognition of a deferred income tax expense of approximately $4.4 million. On December 22, 2017 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") was signed into law, which reduced the federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018.  As a result of the Tax Act, the Company remeasured its net deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2017, accordingly a net tax benefit of $1.5 million was recorded.

As a partnership, the Operating Partnership is not subject to federal or state income taxes, except that in order to maintain ESS’sEssex's compliance with REIT tax rules that are applicable to ESS,Essex, the Operating Partnership utilizes taxable REIT subsidiaries for various revenue generating or investment activities. The taxable REIT subsidiaries are consolidated by the Operating Partnership.


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December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016


The status of cash dividends distributed for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016 related to common stock Series G and Series H preferred stock are classified for tax purposes as follows:
 
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Common Stock          
Ordinary income86.68% 99.28% 70.03%79.72% 84.04% 86.68%
Capital gain7.11% 0.72% 21.95%15.35% 13.20% 7.11%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain6.21% % 8.02%4.93% 2.76% 6.21%
100.00% 100.00% 100.00%100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Series G and H Preferred stock     
Series H Preferred stock     
Ordinary income86.68% 99.28% 70.03%% % 86.68%
Capital gains7.11% 0.72% 21.95%% % 7.11%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain6.21% % 8.02%% % 6.21%
100.00% 100.00% 100.00%% % 100.00%

(m)(n) Equity-based Compensation

The cost of share and unit based compensation awards is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the awards. The estimated fair value of stock options and restricted stock granted by the Company are being amortized over the vesting period. The estimated grant date fair values of the long term incentive plan units (discussed in Note 12)13) are being amortized over the expected service periods.










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(n)(o) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, by Component

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net, by Component
Essex Property Trust, Inc. ($ in thousands)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gains on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2015$(48,366) $6,355
 $(42,011)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification25,371
 (801) 24,570
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,968) (4,689) (14,657)
Other comprehensive income15,403
 (5,490) 9,913
Balance at December 31, 2016$(32,963) $865
 $(32,098)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(20,641) $2,195
 $(18,446)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-01
 (2,234) (2,234)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification15,343
 (114) 15,229
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,779) 13
 (7,766)
Other comprehensive income7,564
 (2,335) 5,229
Balance at December 31, 2018$(13,077) $(140) $(13,217)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, by Component
Essex Portfolio, L.P. ($ in thousands)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gains on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2015$(46,087) $6,489
 $(39,598)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification26,234
 (828) 25,406
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(10,308) (4,848) (15,156)
Other comprehensive income15,926
 (5,676) 10,250
Balance at December 31, 2016$(30,161) $813
 $(29,348)


Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in connection with derivatives are recorded to interest expense on the consolidated statements of income. Realized gains and losses on available for sale securities are included in interest and other income on the consolidated statements of income.

(o) Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interest in the accompanying balance sheets was $44.7 million and $45.5 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The amounts represent limited partners' interests as to which it is outside of the Company’s control to redeem the noncontrolling interests with Company common stock and may potentially be redeemed for cash.

The changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

 2016 2015 2014
Balance at January 1,$45,452
 $23,256
 $
Reclassifications due to change in redemption value and other(768) 22,196
 18,505
Redemptions
 
 
Additions
 
 4,751
Balance at December 31,$44,684
 $45,452
 $23,256


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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, by Component
Essex Portfolio, L.P. ($ in thousands)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(17,417) $2,188
 $(15,229)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-01
 (2,228) (2,228)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification15,871
 (118) 15,753
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(8,047) 13
 (8,034)
Other comprehensive income7,824
 (2,333) 5,491
Balance at December 31, 2018$(9,593) $(145) $(9,738)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in connection with derivatives are recorded in interest expense on the consolidated statements of income. Realized gains and losses on available for sale debt securities are included in interest and other income on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

(p) Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interest in the accompanying balance sheets was $35.5 million and $39.2 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The limited partners may redeem their noncontrolling interests for cash in certain circumstances.

The changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 is as follows:

 2018 2017 2016
Balance at January 1,$39,206
 $44,684
 $45,452
Reclassifications due to change in redemption value and other1,164
 65
 (768)
Redemptions(4,895) (5,543) 
Balance at December 31,$35,475
 $39,206
 $44,684

(q) Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate portfolio, its investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates, and its notes receivable. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may vary from those estimates and those estimates could be different under different assumptions or conditions.

(q)(r) Variable Interest Entities

In February 2015,accordance with accounting standards for consolidation of VIEs, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02 "Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which provides new consolidation guidance and makes changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. Among other changes, the new standard specifically eliminates the presumption in the current voting model that a general partner controls a limited partnership or similar entity unless that presumption can be overcome. The Company adopted ASU No. 2015-02 on January 1, 2016. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the new standard, it determined that no change was required to its accounting for variable interest entities (“VIEs”). However, under the guidance of ASU No. 2015-02, 9 previously consolidated co-investments now meet the definition of a VIE and require additional disclosure about these VIEs which the Company continues to consolidate as the Company was determined to be the primary beneficiary.

The Company continues to be the primary beneficiary and consolidates the Operating Partnership and 1916 DownREIT limited partnerships (comprising eleveneight communities). Commencing on January 1, 2016, 9 other consolidated co-investments were determined to be VIEs, and the Company continues to consolidate thoseeight co-investments as theof December 31, 2018. The Company was determined to beconsolidates these entities because it is deemed the primary beneficiary. The Company has no assets or liabilities other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. The consolidated total assets and liabilities related to the 9eight consolidated co-investments and 1916 DownREIT limited partnerships, net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $989.3$849.8 million and $288.1$261.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2016,2018, and $893.1$837.7 million and $231.8$265.5 million, respectively,

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as of December 31, 2015.2017. Noncontrolling interests in these entities was $52.9were $64.5 million and $54.6$66.7 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. The Company's financial risk in each VIE is limited to its equity investment in the VIE.

The DownREIT VIEs collectively own eleveneight apartment communities in which Essex Management Company (“EMC”("EMC") is the general partner, the Operating Partnership is a special limited partner, and the other limited partners were granted rights of redemption for their interests. Such limited partners can request to be redeemed and the Company, subject to certain restrictions, can elect to redeem their rights for cash or by issuing shares of its common stock on a one share per unit basis. Conversion values will be based on the market value of the Company's common stock at the time of redemption multiplied by the number of units stipulated under various arrangements, as noted above. The other limited partners receive distributions based on the Company's current dividend rate times the number of units held. Total DownREIT limited partnership units outstanding were 952,140912,269 and 963,172917,593 as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock totaled approximately $221.4$223.7 million and $230.6$221.5 million, as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interest in the accompanying balance sheets was $44.7$35.5 million and $45.5$39.2 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. TheOf these amounts, $14.5 million and $13.6 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, represent units of limited partners' interests in DownREIT VIEs as to which it is outside of the Company’s control to redeem the DownREIT limited partnership units with Company common stock and may potentially be redeemed for cash, and are presented at either their redemption value or historical cost, depending on the limited partner's right to redeem their units as of the balance sheet date. The carrying value of DownREIT limited partnership units as to which it is within the control of the Company to redeem the units with its common stock was $18.6 million and $18.4$32.4 million as of both December 31, 20162018 and 2015, respectively2017, and is classified within noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
Interest holders in VIEs consolidated by the Company are allocated a priority of net income equal to the cash payments made to those interest holders or distributions from cash flow.  The remaining results of operations are generally allocated to the Company.

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Company did not have any other VIEs of which it was deemed to be the primary beneficiary and did not have any VIEs of which it was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

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(r)(s) Discontinued Operations

The Company determined that the disposals during the years ended December 31, 20162018, 2017 and 20152016 were not considered discontinued operations in accordance with ASU 2014-08. The gains related to these disposals are recorded in gain on sale of real estate and land in the consolidated statements of income.

(3) Real Estate Investments

(a) Acquisitions of Real Estate

For the year ended December 31, 2016,2018, the Company purchased four communitiesa partial interest in one community consisting of 753166 apartment homes for $333.7$35.4 million. The table below summarizes acquisition activity for the year ended December 31, 20162018 ($ in millions):
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageQuarter in 2016Purchase Price
MioSan Jose, CA103
100%Q1$51.3
Form 15San Diego, CA242
100%Q197.4
Emerson Valley VillageLos Angeles, CA144
100%Q467.0
Ashton Sherman VillageLos Angeles, CA264
100%Q4118.0
Total 2016753
 
 $333.7
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageQuarter in 2018Purchase Price
Marquis(1)
San Jose, CA166
100%Q4$35.4
Total 2018166
 
 $35.4

(1)
In December 2018, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 49.9% membership interest in the Marquis co-investment. As part of the acquisition, the Company paid $4.7 million in cash and issued Operating Partnership units valued at $7.9 million, based on an estimated property valuation of $71.0 million and an encumbrance of $45.8 million of mortgage debt.


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The $333.7 million aggregate purchase price forconsolidated fair value of the acquisitionsacquisition listed above werewas included on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as follows: $72.4$20.5 million was included in land and land improvements, $259.3$47.8 million was included in buildings and improvements, and $2.0$2.7 million was included in prepaid expenses and other assets and liabilities, within the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

For the year ended December 31, 2015,2017, the Company purchased seventwo communities consisting of 1,7221,328 apartment homes for $638.1$273.0 million.

(b) Sales of Real Estate Investments

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold two communities consisting of 669 apartment homes for $352.0 million resulting in gains totaling $61.9 million. The table below summarizes disposition activity of operating communities for the year ended December 31, 2018 ($ in millions):
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageOwnershipQuarter in 2018Sales PriceGains
DomainSan Diego, CA379
100%EPLPQ2$132.0
$22.3
8th & HopeLos Angeles, CA290
100%EPLPQ4220.0
39.6
Total 2018669
 
  $352.0
$61.9

During 2017, the Company sold one community consisting of 270 apartment homes for $132.5 million resulting in a gain of $26.2 million, which is included in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

During 2016, the Company sold three communities, consisting of 323 apartment homes, for $80.8 million resulting in gains totaling $14.0 million, net of $4.4 million deferred tax on gain on sale of real estate. The table below summarizes disposition activity for the year ended December 31, 2016 ($ in millions):
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageOwnershipQuarter in 2016Sales PriceGains 
Harvest ParkSanta Rosa, CA104
100%EPLPQ1$30.5
$6.4
(1) 
TuscanaTracy, CA30
100%EPLPQ46.7
0.3
(2) 
Candlewood NorthNorthridge, CA189
100%EPLPQ443.6
7.3
 
Total 2016323
 
  $80.8
$14.0
 
(1)
Net of $4.3 million deferred tax on gain on sale of real estate.
(2)
Net of $0.1 million deferred tax on gain on sale of real estate.

DuringIn January 2016, the Company sold its former headquarters office building, located in Palo Alto, CA, for gross proceeds of $18.0 million, resulting in a gain of $9.6 million, which is included in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

During 2015, the Company sold two communities, consisting of 848 apartment homes, for $308.8 million resulting in gains totaling $44.9 million, which are included in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statement of income. In March 2015, the Company sold two commercial buildings, located in Emeryville, CA for $13.0 million,

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December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014


resulting in gain of $2.4 million, which are included in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

During 2014, the Company sold four communities, consisting of 594 apartment homes, for $120.4 million resulting in gains totaling $43.6 million, which are included in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

(c) Real Estate Assets Held for Sale, net

As of December 31, 2016, Jefferson at Hollywood, a 270 apartment home community, located in Los Angeles, CA, was2018 and 2017, the Company had no assets classified as held for sale. The carrying value of $102.0 million is included in real estate assets held for sale, net, on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

(d) Co-investments

The Company has joint ventures and preferred equity investments in co-investments which are accounted for under the equity method. The co-investments’ accounting policies are similar to the Company’s accounting policies. The co-investments own, operate, and develop apartment communities.

During 2016, a co-investment ofIn March 2018, the BEXAEW joint venture operating agreement was amended, and the joint venture was extended. Under the amendment, the Company sold two communities, consistingreceived a cash payment for co-investment promote income of 532 apartment homes, for $147.3 million, resulting in gains totaling $13.0$20.5 million, which represents the Company's share of the gain, and areis included in the line item equity income from co-investments inon the Company's consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

In November 2016, the Company converted its preferred equity investment, withOctober 2018, Wesco V acquired Meridian at Midtown, a carrying value of $12.9 million, in a limited liability company that owns a property218 apartment home community located in San Jose, CA, tofor a 50.1% equitytotal contract price of $104.0 million. In connection with this acquisition, Wesco V assumed $69.9 million of mortgage debt, with an effective interest ownership.rate of 4.50% and a maturity date of March 2026. The Company continues to account for its interestpreviously had a preferred equity investment in this limited liability company under the equity method.apartment home community, which was fully redeemed in August 2015.

In November 2016, the Company contributed four wholly owned properties into2018, BEXAEW sold Enclave at Town Square, a new entity, BEX II. In December 2016, the Company sold a 49.9% ownership interest124 apartment home community located in BEX II to a third party. Subsequent to the sale the Company accountsChino Hills, CA, for its interest in BEX II under the equity method. The sale of the 49.9% ownership interest$30.5 million, which resulted in a gain of $126.6$5.4 million which is includedfor the Company, recorded in the line item gain on sale of real estate and land in the Company's consolidated statement of income.

The carrying valuesincome as equity income from co-investments. BEXAEW used $16.1 million of the Company’s co-investments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows ($ in thousands):
 OwnershipDecember 31,
 Percentage2016 2015
Membership interest/Partnership interest in:    
CPPIB50%-55%
$422,068
 $422,317
Wesco I, III and IV50%180,687
 218,902
Palm Valley50%68,396
 68,525
BEXAEW50%47,963
 88,850
BEX II50%19,078
 
Other50%-55%
43,713
 32,927
Total operating co-investments 781,905
 831,521
Total development co-investments50%-55%
157,317
 98,214
Total preferred interest co-investments (includes related party investments of $35.9 million and $35.8 million as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively - FN 5 - Related Party Transactions for further discussion) 222,053
 106,312
Total co-investments $1,161,275
 $1,036,047
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In November 2018, Wesco III sold The Summit, a 125 apartment home community located in Chino Hills, CA, for $34.8 million, which resulted in a gain of $5.2 million for the Company, recorded in the consolidated statement of income as equity income from co-investments. Wesco III used $15.6 million of the proceeds to repay the loan on the property.

In December 2018, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 49.9% interest in the Marquis co-investment, for a contract price of $35.4 million. Prior to the purchase, an approximately $45.8 million mortgage encumbered the property. Marquis has 166 apartment homes and is located in San Jose, CA. As a result of this acquisition, the Company realized a gain on remeasurement of co-investment of $1.3 million upon consolidation.

The carrying values of the Company’s co-investments as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows ($ in thousands, except in parenthetical):
 Weighted Average Essex Ownership December 31,
 
Percentage (1)
 2018 2017
Ownership interest in:     
CPPIB54% $482,507
 $500,287
Wesco I, Wesco III, Wesco IV, and Wesco V52% 194,890
 214,408
BEXAEW, BEX II and BEX III (2)
50% 121,780
 13,827
Other51% 34,093
 51,810
Total operating and other co-investments, net  833,270
 780,332
Total pre-development and development co-investments50% 94,060
 73,770
Total preferred interest co-investments (includes related party investments of $51.8 million and $15.7 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively - FN 6 - Related Party Transactions for further discussion)  372,810
 265,156
Total co-investments, net  $1,300,140
 $1,119,258
(1)
Weighted average Essex ownership percentages are as of December 31, 2018.
(2)
As of December 31, 2017, the Company's investment in BEX II was classified as a liability of $36.7 million.

The combined summarized financial information of co-investments is as follows ($ in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152018 2017
Combined balance sheets: (1)
      
Rental properties and real estate under development$3,807,245
 $3,360,360
$4,367,987
 $3,722,778
Other assets121,505
 96,785
104,119
 110,333
Total assets$3,928,750
 $3,457,145
$4,472,106
 $3,833,111
Debt$1,617,639
 $1,499,601
$2,190,764
 $1,705,051
Other liabilities74,607
 92,241
106,316
 45,515
Equity2,236,504
 1,865,303
2,175,026
 2,082,545
Total liabilities and equity$3,928,750
 $3,457,145
$4,472,106
 $3,833,111
Company's share of equity$1,161,275
 $1,036,047
$1,300,140
 $1,155,984

 
Years ended
December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Combined statements of income: (1)
     
Property revenues$289,011
 $260,175
 $188,548
Property operating expenses(99,637) (93,067) (71,419)
Net operating income189,374
 167,108
 117,129
Gain on sale of real estate28,291
 14
 23,333
Interest expense(46,894) (44,834) (39,990)
General and administrative(7,448) (5,879) (6,321)
Equity income from co-investments (2)

 
 26,798
Depreciation and amortization(103,986) (103,613) (74,657)
Net income$59,337
 $12,796
 $46,292
Company's share of net income (3)
$48,698
 $21,861
 $39,893

(1)
Includes preferred equity investments held by the Company.
(2)
Represents income from Wesco II's preferred equity investment in Park Merced.
(3)
Includes the Company's share of equity income from co-investments, income from preferred equity investments, gain on sale of co-investments, co-investment promote income, and income from early redemption of preferred equity investments. Includes income earned from investments with a related party of $3.4 million and $3.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Operating Co-investments

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 11,274 and 10,520 apartment homes, respectively, in operating communities. The Company owns 50%-55% of these joint ventures and the Company’s book value of these co-investments was $781.9 million and $831.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Development Co-Investments

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 1,427 and 1,676 apartment homes, respectively, in development communities. The Company owns 50%-55% of these joint ventures and the Company’s book value of these co-investments was $157.3 million and $98.2 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Years ended
December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Combined statements of income: (1)
     
Property revenues$332,164
 $312,841
 $289,011
Property operating expenses(107,584) (110,583) (99,637)
Net operating income224,580
 202,258
 189,374
Gain on sale of real estate24,218
 90,663
 28,291
Interest expense(63,913) (62,844) (46,894)
General and administrative(6,379) (9,091) (7,448)
Depreciation and amortization(126,485) (118,048) (103,986)
Net income$52,021
 $102,938
 $59,337
Company's share of net income (2)
$89,132
 $86,445
 $48,698

(1)
Includes preferred equity investments held by the Company.
(2)
Includes the Company's share of equity income from joint ventures and preferred equity investments, gain on sales of co-investments, co-investment promote income and income from early redemption of preferred equity investments. Includes related party income of $2.0 million, $1.9 million, and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Operating Co-investments

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 10,613 and 10,810 apartment homes, respectively, in operating communities. The Company’s book value of these co-investments was $833.3 million and $780.3 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Pre-Development and Development Co-investments

As of both December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 814 apartment homes in pre-development and development communities. The Company’s book value of these co-investments was $94.1 million and $73.8 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

In 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop Ohlone, a multifamily community comprised of 269 apartment homes located in San Jose, CA. The Company has a 50% ownership interest in the development which has a projected total cost of $136.0 million. Construction began in the third quarter of 2017 and the community is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company has also committed to a $28.9 million preferred equity investment in the project, which accrues an annualized preferred return of 10.0% and matures in 2020.

In 2015, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop 500 Folsom, a multifamily community comprised of 545 apartment homes located in San Francisco, CA. The Company has a 50% ownership interest in the development which has a projected total cost of $415.0 million. Construction began in the fourth quarter of 2015 and the property is projected to open in the fourththird quarter of 2018. At December 31, 2016, the total remaining estimated costs to be incurred on this project were $307.6 million, of which the Company’s portion of the remaining costs was $153.7 million.2019. 

Preferred Equity Investments

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Company held preferred equity investment interests in several joint-venturesjoint ventures which own real estate. The Company’s book value of these preferred equity investments was $222.1$372.8 million and $106.3$265.2 million at December 31, 20162018 and 2015, respectively.2017, respectively, and is included in the co-investments line in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In March 2016,During 2018, the Company made a commitmentcommitments to fund a $47.1$45.1 million preferred equity investment in two preferred equity investments, in which the sponsors include a limited liability company locatedrelated party. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details. The investments have initial returns ranging from 10.25%-12.0%, with maturities ranging from May 2023 to April 2024. As of

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December 31, 2018, the Company had funded $39.6 million of the $45.1 million commitment. The remaining committed amount will be funded if and when requested by the sponsors.

During 2017, the Company made commitments to fund $153.8 million in Glendale, CA.eight preferred equity investments. These investments have initial accrued preferred returns ranging from 9.5%-11.3%, with maturities ranging from March 2020 to August 2024. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the entire commitmentCompany had funded $151.8 million of $47.1the $153.8 million was funded. This investment earns a 12.0% preferred return and is scheduled to mature in March 2020.commitment.

In May 2016,January 2018, the Company made a $23.7received cash of $2.4 million preferred equity investment in a limited liability company located in Seattle, WA. This investment will accrue interest based on a 10.0% compounded preferred return for the first 30 months, after which the rate may decrease to 8.0% if certain loan-to-value thresholds are met and is scheduled to mature in November 2020.

In August 2016, the Company made a commitment to fund a $11.6 million preferred equity investment in a limited liability company located in Santa Ana, CA. Asfull redemption of December 31, 2016, the entire commitment of $11.6 million was funded. This investment will accrue interest based on a 12.0% compounded preferred return and is scheduled to mature in March 2020.

In November 2016, the Company made a $23.0 million preferred equity investments in a limited liability company located in San Jose, CA. The investment accrues interest based on a 11.0% compounded preferred return which will decrease to 9.0% upon stabilization of the operating property which the limited liability company owns. This investment is scheduled to mature on the later of the date when permanent financing is obtained or November 2019.

In November 2016, the Company made a $10.7 million preferred equity investment in a limited liability company located in Redmond, WA. The investment accrues interest based on a 11.0% compounded preferred return for the first 30 months, after which the rate may decrease to 9.5% if certain loan-to-value thresholds are met and is scheduled to mature in November 2020.

In March 2015, a multi-family property, located in Anaheim, CA that was owned by an entity affiliated with a related party, in which the Company held a $13.7 million preferred equity investment, was sold. That investment of $13.7 million plus an additional $1.3 million in cash was invested as outlined in the next paragraph. Prior to the property sale, the $13.7 million preferred equity investment earned a 9.0% preferred return.

In June 2015, the Company made $10.0 million and $5.0 million preferred equity investments in limited liability companies owned by a related party, that own properties located in San Jose and Concord, California, respectively. These investments earn a 9.5% preferred return and are scheduled to mature in June 2022.
In August 2015, the Company made a $5.0 million preferred equity investment in a limited liability company owned by a related party that owns a property located in Los Angeles, California. This investment earns a 9.5% preferred return and is scheduled to mature in August 2022.
In August 2015, the Company redeemed a preferred equity investment in a joint ventureco-investment that holds a property in San Jose, California withSeattle, WA.

In June 2018, the Company received cash of $26.5 million for the full redemption of a carrying value of $20.4 million.preferred equity investment in an entity that holds property in Seattle, WA. The Company recognized a gain of $1.5$1.6 million as a result of this early redemption, which is included in equity income from co-investments in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

In October 2018, the Company received cash of $5.0 million for the full redemption of a related party preferred equity investment in a co-investment that holds property in Los Angeles, CA.

(e) Real Estate under Development

The Company defines development projects as new communities that are being constructed, or are newly constructed and are in a phase of lease-up and have not yet reached stabilized operations. As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company hadCompany's development pipeline was comprised of four consolidated projects under development, two consolidated development projects, four unconsolidated joint venture projects under development projects, and various consolidated predevelopment projects, aggregating 2,2231,861 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $0.8 billion.

(4) Revenues

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" using a modified retrospective transition method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for an estimated total cost of $1.3 billion, of which $704.0 million remainsreporting periods after January 1, 2018 are presented under the new standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be expended. reported in accordance with the old revenue recognition standard.

Based on a full analysis of applicable contracts, the Company determined that the new standard did not have an impact to reported revenues from prior or current periods.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from Leasing

The Company’s portionCompany generates revenues primarily from leasing apartment homes to tenants. Such leasing revenues are recorded when due from tenants and are recognized monthly as they are earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis. Apartment homes are rented under short-term leases (generally, lease terms of 6 to 12 months). Revenues from tenants leasing commercial space are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the remaining costs was $528.0 million at December 31, 2016.respective lease.

The Company also generates other property-related revenue associated with the leasing of apartment homes, including storage income, pet rent, and other miscellaneous revenue. Similar to rental income, such revenues are recorded when due from tenants and recognized monthly as they are earned.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Apart from rental and other property-related revenue, revenues from contracts with customers are recognized as control of the promised services is passed to the customer.

For customer contracts related to management and other fees from affiliates (which includes asset management and property management), the transaction price and amount of revenue to be recognized is determined each quarter based on the

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management fee calculated and earned for that month or quarter. The contract will contain a description of the service and the fee percentage for management services. Payments from such services are one month or one quarter in arrears of the service performed.

Disaggregated Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source ($ in thousands):
 2018 2017 2016
Rental$1,296,435
 $1,263,476
 $1,201,995
Other property leasing revenue94,435
 90,849
 83,728
Management and other fees from affiliates9,183
 9,574
 8,278
Total revenues$1,400,053
 $1,363,899
 $1,294,001

The following table presents the Company’s rental and other property-leasing revenues disaggregated by geographic operating segment ($ in thousands):
 2018 2017 2016
Southern California$592,281
 $574,552
 $540,000
Northern California522,561
 505,313
 453,140
Seattle Metro236,525
 229,871
 217,259
Other real estate assets (1)
39,503
 44,589
 75,324
Total rental and other property leasing revenues$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723

(1) Other real estate assets consists of revenue generated from retail space, commercial properties, held for sale properties, and disposition properties. Executive management does not evaluate such operating performance geographically.

The following table presents the Company’s rental and other property-leasing revenues disaggregated by current property category status ($ in thousands):
 2018 2017 2016
Same-property (1)
$1,279,640
 $1,244,743
 $1,185,685
Acquisitions (2)
42,481
 39,289
 
Development (3)
2,713
 
 
Redevelopment20,345
 19,641
 18,737
Non-residential/other, net (4)
45,691
 50,652
 81,301
Total rental and other property leasing revenues$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723

(1) Stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
(2) Acquisitions includes properties acquired which did not have comparable stabilized results as of January 1, 2017.
(3) Development includes properties developed which did not have stabilized results as of January 1, 2017.
(4) Non-residential/other, net consists of revenue generated from retail space, commercial properties, held for sale properties, disposition properties and student housing.

Deferred Revenues and Remaining Performance Obligations

When cash payments are received or due in advance of the Company’s performance of contracts with customers, deferred revenue is recorded. The total deferred revenue balance related to such contracts was $6.2 million and $9.3 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The amount of revenue recognized for the year ended December 31, 2018 that was included in the December 31, 2017 deferred revenue balance was $3.1 million, which was included in interest and other income within the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

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A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account in the new revenue recognition accounting standard. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had $6.2 million of remaining performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize approximately 37% of these remaining performance obligations in 2019, an additional 24% through 2021, and the remaining balance thereafter.

Practical Expedients

The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less or when variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation.

(4)(5) Notes and Other Receivables
 
Notes and loan investment receivables, secured by real estate, and other receivables consist of the following as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands):
2016 20152018 2017
Notes receivable, secured, bearing interest at 10.00%, due May 202115,226
 13,762
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 10.75%, due September 2020$17,685
 $
32,650
 29,318
Related party note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.5%, due October 2019(2)
6,593
 
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 6.0%, due December 2016
 3,219
Notes and other receivables from affiliates (1)
4,695
 3,092
Related party note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.50%, due October 2019 (1)
6,618
 6,656
Related party note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 3.50%, due March 2018 (1)

 29,500
Notes and other receivables from affiliates (2)
4,457
 5,061
Other receivables11,997
 12,974
12,944
 16,629
Total notes and receivables$40,970
 $19,285
$71,895
 $100,926
(1) 
The Company had $4.7 million and $3.1 million of short-term loans outstanding and due from various joint ventures as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. See Note 5,6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details.
(2) 
These amounts consist of short-term loans outstanding and due from various joint ventures as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See Note 5,6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details.

In November 2018, the Company made a commitment to fund a $12.5 million mezzanine loan in a multifamily community located in Vista, CA, with a 9.9% interest rate and an initial maturity date of November 2021, with options to extend for up to two years. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had not funded any of this commitment.

(5)(6) Related Party Transactions

The Company has adopted written related party transaction guidelines that are intended to cover transactions in which the Company (including entities it controls) is a party and in which any “related person”"related person" has a direct or indirect interest. A “related person”"related person" means any person who is or was (since the beginning of the last fiscal year) a Company director, director nominee, or executive officer, any beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, and any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons. A related person may be considered to have an indirect interest in a transaction if he or she (i) is an owner, director, officer or employee of or otherwise associated with another company that is engaging in a transaction with the Company, or (ii) otherwise, through one or more entities or arrangements, has an indirect financial interest in or personal benefit from the transaction.

The related person transaction review and approval process is intended to determine, among any other relevant issues, the dollar amount involved in the transaction; the nature and value of any related person’s direct or indirect interest (if any) in the transaction; and whether or not (i) a related person’s interest is material, (ii) the transaction is fair, reasonable, and serves the best interest of the Company and its shareholders, and (iii) whether the transaction or relationship should be entered into, continued or ended.

The Company’s Chairman and founder, Mr. George Marcus, is the Chairman of the Marcus & Millichap Company (“MMC”("MMC"), which is a parent company of a diversified group of real estate service, investment, and development firms. Mr. Marcus is also the Co-Chairman of Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (“MMI”("MMI"), and Mr. Marcus owns a controlling interest in MMI. MMI is a national brokerage firm listed on the NYSE that underwent its initial public offering in 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the

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Company paid brokerage commissions totaling $1.1 million to affiliates of MMC related to real estate transactions. There were no brokerage commissions paid by the Company to MMI or its affiliates during 20152018 and 2014.2017.

The Company charges certain fees relating to its co-investments for asset management, property management, development and redevelopment services. These fees from affiliates total $12.4$13.9 million, $15.6$12.6 million, and $16.5$12.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014,2016, respectively. All of these fees are net of intercompany amounts eliminated by the Company. The Company netted development and redevelopment fees of $4.2$4.8 million, $6.7$3.0 million, and $7.2$4.2 million against general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014,2016, respectively.

As described in Note 4,5, Notes and Other Receivables, the Company has provided short-term bridge loans to affiliates. As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015, $4.72017, $4.5 million and $3.1$5.1 million, respectively, of short-term loans remained outstanding due from joint venture affiliates and isare classified within notes and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In November 2016, the Company provided a $6.6 million mezzanine loan to a limited liability company in which MMC holds a significant ownership interest through subsidiaries. The mezzanine loan had an outstanding balance of $6.6 million and $6.7 million, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is also classified within notes and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

In October 2018, the Company funded a $18.6 million preferred equity investment in an entity whose sponsor is an affiliate of MMC. The entity wholly owns a 268 apartment home community development located in Burlingame, CA. This investment will accrue interest based on an initial 12.00% preferred return. The investment is scheduled to mature in April 2024.

In May 2018, the Company made a commitment to fund a $26.5 million preferred equity investment in an entity whose sponsors include an affiliate of MMC. The entity wholly owns a 400 apartment home community located in Ventura, CA. This investment will accrue interest based on a 10.25% preferred return. The investment is scheduled to mature in May 2023. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had funded $21.0 million of the commitment. The remaining committed amount will be funded if and when requested by the sponsors.

In November 2017, the Company provided a $29.5 million related party bridge loan to a property acquired by BEX III. The note receivable accrued interest at 3.5% and was paid off in January 2018. The bridge loan was classified within notes and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and had no amount outstanding as of December 31, 2018.

In August 2017, the Company provided a $55.0 million related party bridge loan to a property acquired by Wesco V. The note receivable accrued interest at 3.5% and was paid off in November 2017.

In March 2017, the Company converted its existing $15.3 million preferred equity investment in Sage at Cupertino, a 230 apartment home community located in San Jose, CA, into a 40.5% common equity ownership interest in the property. The Company issued DownREIT limited partnership units to the other members, including an MMC affiliate, based on an estimated property valuation of $90.0 million. At the time of the conversion, the property was encumbered by $52.0 million of mortgage debt. As a result of this transaction, the Company consolidates the property, based on a consolidation analysis performed by the Company.

In 2015, the Company made preferred equity investments totaling $20.0 million in three entities affiliated with MMC that own apartment communities in California. The Company earns a 9.5% preferred return on each such investment. One $5.0 million investment, which was scheduled to mature in 2022, was fully redeemed in 2017. Another $5.0 million investment, which was scheduled to mature in 2022, was fully redeemed in 2018. The remaining investment is scheduled to mature in 2022.

(7) Unsecured Debt

Essex does not have any indebtedness as all debt is incurred by the Operating Partnership. Essex guarantees the Operating Partnership’s unsecured debt including the revolving credit facilities up to the maximum amounts and for the full term of the facilities.




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In March 2015, a multi-family property, located in Anaheim, CA that was owned by an entity affiliated with MMC, in which the Company held a $13.7 million preferred equity investment, was sold. That investment of $13.7 million plus an additional $1.3 million in cash was invested as outlined in the next two paragraphs. Prior to the property sale, the $13.7 million preferred equity investment earned a 9.0% preferred return and was scheduled to mature in September 2020.

In June 2015, the Company made a $10.0 million preferred equity investment in an entity affiliated with MMC that owns Greentree Apartments, a 220 apartment community located in San Jose, CA. This investment will earn a 9.5% preferred return and is scheduled to mature in June 2022.

In June 2015, the Company made a $5.0 million preferred equity investment in an entity affiliated with MMC that owns Sterling Cove Apartments, a 218 apartment community located in Concord, CA. This investment will earn a 9.5% preferred return and is scheduled to mature in June 2022.

In August 2015, the Company made a $5 million preferred equity investment in an entity affiliated with MMC that owns Alta Vista Apartments, a 92 apartment community located in Los Angeles, CA. This investment will earn a 9.5% preferred return and is scheduled to mature in August 2022.

In July 2014, the Company acquired Paragon Apartments, a 301 unit apartment community located in Fremont, CA for $111.0 million from an entity that was partially owned by an affiliate of MMC.

In January 2013, the Company invested $8.6 million as a preferred equity interest investment in an entity affiliated with MMC that owns an apartment development in Redwood City, California. In March 2015 the Company's preferred interest investment was prepaid and the Company recognized a gain of $0.5 million as a result of the prepayment.

In 2010, an Executive Vice President of the Company invested $4.0 million for a 3% limited partnership interest in a partnership with the Company that owns Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place. The Executive Vice President’s investment is equal to a pro-rata share of the contributions to the limited partnership. The Executive Vice President’s investment also receives pro-rata distributions resulting from distributable cash generated by the property if and when distributions are made.

(6) Unsecured Debt

ESS does not have any indebtedness as all debt is incurred by the Operating Partnership. ESS guarantees the Operating Partnership’s unsecured debt including the revolving credit facilities up to the maximum amounts and for the full term of the facilities.
Unsecured debt consists of the following as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands):
2016 2015 
Weighted Average
Maturity
In Years
2018 2017 
Weighted Average
Maturity
In Years
Unsecured bonds private placement - fixed rate$314,190
 $463,891
 3.6$274,624
 $274,427
 2.1
Term loan - variable rate98,189
 224,467
 5.1348,813
 348,545
 3.1
Bonds public offering - fixed rate2,834,400
 2,400,322
 6.33,175,879
 2,878,737
 7.7
Unsecured debt, net (1)
3,246,779
 3,088,680
  3,799,316
 3,501,709
  
Lines of credit (2)
125,000
 15,000
 
 179,000
 
Total unsecured debt$3,371,779
 $3,103,680
  $3,799,316
 $3,680,709
  
Weighted average interest rate on fixed rate unsecured and unsecured private placement bonds3.6% 3.6%  
Weighted average interest rate on fixed rate unsecured bonds private placement and bonds public offering3.9% 3.7%  
Weighted average interest rate on variable rate term loan2.3% 2.4%  3.0% 2.5%  
Weighted average interest rate on lines of credit1.8% 1.9%  3.2% 2.3%  

(1)
Includes unamortized discount, net of premiums, of $7.1 million and $5.2 million and unamortized debt issuance costs of $18.5 million and $18.1 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(2)
Lines of credit, related to the Company's two lines of unsecured credit aggregating $1.24 billion, excludes unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.9 million and $3.2 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These debt issuance costs are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

As of both December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had $275.0 million of private placement unsecured bonds outstanding at an average effective interest rate of 4.5% for both periods.

The following is a summary of the Company’s unsecured private placement bonds as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands):
 Maturity 2018 2017 
Coupon
Rate
Senior unsecured private placement notesDecember 2019 75,000
 75,000
 4.92%
Senior unsecured private placement notesApril 2021 100,000
 100,000
 4.27%
Senior unsecured private placement notesJune 2021 50,000
 50,000
 4.30%
Senior unsecured private placement notesAugust 2021 50,000
 50,000
 4.37%
    $275,000
 $275,000
  

As of both December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had unsecured term loans outstanding of $350.0 million at an average interest rate of 3.0% and 2.5%, respectively. These loans are included in the line "Term loan - variable rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the carrying value, net of debt issuance costs, was $348.8 million and $348.5 million, respectively, and the term loan matures in February 2022. The Company had entered into five interest rate swap contracts, for a term of five years with a notional amount totaling $175.0 million, which will effectively convert the interest rate on $175.0 million of the term loan to a fixed rate of 2.3%. These interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

In March 2018, the Company issued $300.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on March 15, 2048 with a coupon rate of 4.500% per annum and are payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2018 (the "2048 Notes"). The 2048 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.591% of par value. The 2048 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 2018, the carrying value of the 2048 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $295.4 million.


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(1)
Includes unamortized premium and discounts of $(0.1) million and $14.3 million and reduced by unamortized debt issuance costs of $18.1 million and $15.6 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2)
Lines of credit, related to the Company's two lines of unsecured credit aggregating $1.03 billion, excludes unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.3 million as of both December 31, 2016 and 2015. The debt issuance costs are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015,In April 2017, the Company had $315.0 million and $465.0issued $350.0 million of private placementsenior unsecured bonds outstanding at an average effective interestnotes due on May 1, 2027 with a coupon rate of 4.5%, for both periods.

3.625% per annum and are payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on November 1, 2017 (the "2027 Notes"). The following is2027 Notes were offered to investors at a summaryprice of 99.423% of par value. The 2027 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company’sOperating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured private placementindebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 ($ in thousands):
 Maturity 2016 2015 
Coupon
Rate
Senior unsecured private placement notesMarch 2016 $
 $150,000
 4.36%
Senior unsecured private placement notesSeptember 2017 40,000
 40,000
 4.50%
Senior unsecured private placement notesDecember 2019 75,000
 75,000
 4.92%
Senior unsecured private placement notesApril 2021 100,000
 100,000
 4.27%
Senior unsecured private placement notesJune 2021 50,000
 50,000
 4.30%
Senior unsecured private placement notesAugust 2021 50,000
 50,000
 4.37%
    $315,000
 $465,000
  

In November 2016, the Company paid off its unsecured $225 million term loan and entered into a new $350 million term loan commitment, with a delayed draw feature and a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.95%, with a scheduled maturity date of February 2022. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had unsecured term loans outstanding of $100.0 million and $225.0 million at an average interest rate of 2.3% and 2.4%, respectively. These loans are included in the line “Term loan-variable rate”"Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the 2027 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $98.2$345.8 million and $224.5$345.2 million, respectively. The Company entered into four forward starting interest rate swap contracts, with settlement payments starting in March 2017, for a term of five years with a notional amount totaling $150.0 million, which will effectively convert the interest rate on $150.0 million of the term loan to a fixed rate of 2.2%. These four forward starting interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Additionally, the Company has a $25 million interest rate swap contract, which effectively converts the interest rate on $25.0 million of the $100.0 million drawn on its new term loan to a fixed rate of 2.4%. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had unsecured term loans with a $225.0 million commitment and an outstanding balance of $225.0 million at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.05%. The $200 million tranche of this unsecured term loan had a maturity date of November 2016 and the $25 million tranche had a maturity date of August 2017. The Company previously entered into interest rate swap contracts for a term of five years with a notional amount totaling $225.0 million which effectively converted the interest rate on $225.0 million of the term loan to a fixed rate of 2.4%. In November 2016, the Company paid off and terminated the $225.0 million commitment and the notional amount of $200.0 million of the $225.0 million interest rate swap contracts matured. The remaining notional amount of $25.0 million interest rate swap contract will mature in July 2017.

In April 2016, the Company issued $450.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on April 15, 2026 with a coupon rate of 3.375% per annum and are payable on April 15th and October 15th of each year, beginning October 15, 2016 (the "2026 Notes"). The 2026 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.386% of par value. The 2026 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line “Bonds"Bonds public offering-fixed rate”rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 2016,2018 and 2017, the carrying value of the 2026 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $443.7 million.$445.0 million and $444.4 million, respectively.

In March 2015, the Company issued $500.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on April 1, 2025 with a coupon rate of 3.5% per annum and are payable on April 1st and October 1st of each year, beginning October 1, 2015 (the "2025 Notes"). The 2025 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.747% of par value. The 2025 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line

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“Bonds "Bonds public offering-fixed rate”rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the 2025 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $495.4$496.5 million and $494.8$495.9 million, respectively.

In April 2014, the Company assumed $900.0 million aggregate principal amount of BRE’sBRE Property Inc.’s 5.500% senior notes due 2017; 5.200% senior notes due 2021; and 3.375% senior notes due 2023 (together “BRE Notes”the "BRE Notes"). These notes are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the BRE Notes, plus unamortized premium was $907.1$601.3 million and $919.1$603.2 million, respectively. In March 2017, the Company paid off $300.0 million of 5.500% senior notes, at maturity.

In April 2014, the Company issued $400.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on May 1, 2024 with a coupon rate of 3.875% per annum and are payable on May 1st and November 1st of each year, beginning November 1, 2014 (the "2024 Notes"). The 2024 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.234% of par value. The 2024 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the 2024 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $395.1$396.5 million and $394.5$395.8 million, respectively.

In April 2013, the Company issued $300.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on May 1, 2023 with a coupon rate of 3.25% per annum and are payable on May 1st and November 1st of each year, beginning November 1, 2013 (the "2023 Notes"). The 2023 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.152% of par value. The 2023 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line “Bonds"Bonds public offering-fixed rate”rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the 2023 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $296.5$297.6 million and $295.9$297.0 million, respectively.

During the third quarter of 2012, the Company issued $300.0 million of senior unsecured notes due August 2022 with a coupon rate of 3.625% per annum and are payable on February 15th and August 15th of each year, beginning February 15, 2013 (the "2022 Notes"). The 2022 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 98.99% of par value. The 2022 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. These bonds are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the carrying value of the 2022 Notes, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs was $296.6$297.8 million and $296.0$297.2 million, respectively.

The following is a summary of the Company’s senior unsecured notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 ($ in thousands):
 Maturity 2016 2015 Coupon
Rate
Senior notesMarch 2017 $300,000
 $300,000
 5.500%
Senior notesMarch 2021 300,000
 300,000
 5.200%
Senior notesAugust 2022 300,000
 300,000
 3.625%
Senior notesJanuary 2023 300,000
 300,000
 3.375%
Senior notesMay 2023 300,000
 300,000
 3.250%
Senior notesMay 2024 400,000
 400,000
 3.875%
Senior notesApril 2025 500,000
 500,000
 3.500%
Senior notesApril 2026 450,000
 
 3.375%
    $2,850,000
 $2,400,000
  

The aggregate scheduled principal payments of unsecured debt payable, excluding lines of credit, at December 31, 2016 are as follows ($ in thousands):

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The following is a summary of the Company’s senior unsecured notes as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands):
2017$340,000
2018
2019(1)
75,000
2020
2021500,000
Thereafter2,350,000
 $3,265,000
 Maturity 2018 2017 Coupon
Rate
Senior notesMarch 2021 $300,000
 $300,000
 5.200%
Senior notesAugust 2022 300,000
 300,000
 3.625%
Senior notesJanuary 2023 300,000
 300,000
 3.375%
Senior notesMay 2023 300,000
 300,000
 3.250%
Senior notesMay 2024 400,000
 400,000
 3.875%
Senior notesApril 2025 500,000
 500,000
 3.500%
Senior notesApril 2026 450,000
 450,000
 3.375%
Senior notesMay 2027 350,000
 350,000
 3.625%
Senior notesMarch 2048 300,000
 
 4.500%
    $3,200,000
 $2,900,000
  

(1)
Amount does not include $125.0 million outstanding on the Company's lines of credit as of December 31, 2016, that becomes due in December 2020 in accordance with the January 2017 amendment.

The aggregate scheduled principal payments of unsecured debt payable, excluding lines of credit, at December 31, 2018 are as follows ($ in thousands):
2019$75,000
2020
2021500,000
2022650,000
2023600,000
Thereafter2,000,000
 $3,825,000

As of December 31, 2018, the Company hashad two unsecured lines of credit aggregating $1.03$1.24 billion, asincluding a $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit and a $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2016.2018, there was no amount outstanding on the $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2017, there was $179.0 million outstanding on this line. The Company has a $1.0 billion credit facility with an underlying interest rate is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.90%0.875% as of December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the balance of the $1.0 billion credit facility was $125.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively.2018. In January 2017,2019, this line of credit was amended such that the facilityscheduled maturity date of this facility was extended to December 31, 20202022, with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. The Company also has a working capital unsecured line of credit agreement for $25.0 million. The underlying interest rate on the $25.0 millionamended line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and is currently at LIBOR plus 0.825%. As of both December 31, 2018 and 2017, there was no amount outstanding on the Company's $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. The interest rate on the line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit facility ofratings and was LIBOR plus 0.90% and has a maturity date of January 2018. As0.875% as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there was a zero balance outstanding on this unsecured line.2018.

The Company’s unsecured linelines of credit and unsecured debt agreements contain debt covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and liabilities, and maintenance of minimum levels of consolidated earnings before depreciation, interest and amortization. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015.2017.

In February 2019, the Company issued $350.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on March 1, 2029 with a coupon rate of 4.000% per annum (the "2029 Notes"). See Note 17, Subsequent Events, for further details.

(7)(8) Mortgage Notes Payable

ESSEssex does not have any indebtedness as all debt is incurred by the Operating Partnership. Mortgage notes payable consist of the following as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands):

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2016 20152018 2017
Fixed rate mortgage notes payable$1,911,699
 $1,925,985
$1,538,488
 $1,739,856
Variable rate mortgage notes payable (1)
279,782
 289,092
268,138
 268,561
Total mortgage notes payable (2)
$2,191,481
 $2,215,077
$1,806,626
 $2,008,417
Number of properties securing mortgage notes61
 64
50
 56
Remaining terms1-30 years
 1-31 years
1-28 years
 1-29 years
Weighted average interest rate4.3% 4.4%4.3% 4.2%

The aggregate scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable at December 31, 20162018 are as follows ($ in thousands):
2017$82,796
2018301,575
2019576,954
$515,658
2020693,868
693,723
202151,584
43,604
202241,178
2023852
Thereafter441,313
500,880
$2,148,090
$1,795,895

(1) 
Variable rate mortgage notes payable, including $257.3$256.0 million in bonds that have been converted to variable rate through total return swap contracts, consists of multi-familymultifamily housing mortgage revenue bonds secured by deeds of trust on rental properties and guaranteed by collateral pledge agreements, payable monthly at a variable rate as defined in the Loan Agreement (approximately 1.2%2.5% at December 20162018 and 1.2%2.0% at December 2015) plus2017) including credit enhancement and underwriting fees. Among the terms imposed on the properties, which are security for the bonds, is a requirement that 20% of the apartment homes are subject to tenant income criteria. Principal balances are due in full at various maturity dates from May 2025 through December 2046. Of these bonds, $9.9 million are subject to various interest rate cap agreements that limit the maximum interest rate to such bonds.

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and underwriting fees ranging from approximately 1.0% to 1.3%. Among the terms imposed on the properties, which are security for the bonds, is a requirement that 20% of the apartment homes are subject to tenant income criteria. Principal balances are due in full at various maturity dates from May 2025 through December 2046. Of these bonds $20.7 million are subject to various interest rate cap agreements that limit the maximum interest rate to such bonds.
(2) 
Includes total unamortized premium, net of $50.8discounts, of $14.9 million and $64.8$33.2 million and reduced by unamortized debt issuance costs of $7.4$4.2 million and $8.0$5.4 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.

For the Company’s mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2016,2018, monthly interest expense and principal amortization, excluding balloon payments, totaled approximately $7.4$7.6 million and $2.5$2.3 million, respectively. Second deeds of trust accounted for zeronone of the $2.2 billion in mortgage notes payable balance as of both December 31, 2016.2018 and 2017. Repayment of debt before the scheduled maturity date could result in prepayment penalties. The prepayment penalty on the majority of the Company’s mortgage notes payable are computed by the greater of (a) 1% of the amount of the principal being prepaid or (b) the present value of the mortgage note payable which is calculated by multiplying the principal being prepaid multiplied by the difference between the interest rate of the mortgage note and the stated yield rate on a specified U.S. treasury security which generally has an equivalent remaining term as defined in the mortgage note agreement.note.

(8)(9) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company uses interest rate swaps, and interest rate capcaps, and total return swap contracts to manage certain interest rate risks. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of interest rate swaps and total return swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate

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curves. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.

In November 2016, the Company replaced its $225.0 million term loan with a new $350$350.0 million five-year term loan with a delayed draw feature. The new term loan carries a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 95 basis points. Also in November 2016, four interest rate swaps related to the replaced term loan, with a total notional balance of $200.0 million, matured. An additional swap with a notional of $25.0 million, with a maturity date in July 2017, was still in place as of December 31, 2016 and was hedging a portion of the $100 million drawn on the $350.0 million term loan as of December 31, 2016. In 2016, the Company entered into four new forward starting interest rate swaps (settlement payments begincommenced in March 2017) and in 2017, the Company entered into one forward starting interest rate swap (settlement payments commenced in March 2017) all related to the new $350.0 million term.term loan. These four newfive swaps, with a total notional amount of $150.0$175.0 million bear an average fixed interest rate of 2.2%2.3% and are scheduled to mature in February 2022. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.

As of December 31, 2016,2018 and 2017, the Company had interest rate caps, which arewere not accounted for as hedges, totaling awith an aggregate notional amount of $9.9 million and $20.7 million, thatrespectively, which effectively limitlimits the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying variable interest rate for $20.7 milliona portion of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt.

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was an asset of $4.4$5.8 million and zero,$5.4 million, respectively, and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, and a liability of $0.03 millionzero as of both December 31, 2018 and $1.0 million, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.2017. The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate capcaps was zero on the balance sheet as of December 31, 20162018 and December 31, 2015.2017.

Hedge ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges, which is reportedincluded in current year income as interest expense was a loss of $0.1 million, and income of $0.1 million, and $0.3 million of income for the year ended December 31, 2016. Hedge ineffectiveness was not significant for the years ended 2015December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2014.2016 respectively.

Additionally, theThe Company has entered into four total return swaps,swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $256.0 million, that effectively convert $257.3$256.0 million of mortgage notes payable to a floating interest rate based on SIFMA plus a spread. The total return swaps provide fair market value protection on the mortgage notes payable to our counterparties during the initial period of the total return swap until the Company's option to call the mortgage notes at par can be exercised. The Company can currently call oneall four of the total return swaps with $114.4$256.0 million of the outstanding debt at par, while the call option on the other three total return swaps relating to $142.9 million of the

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outstanding debt can be exercised starting on January 1, 2017.par. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and had a carrying and fair value of zero and $4 thousand at both December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively. These total return swaps are scheduled to mature between September 2021 and November 2022. The realized gains of $11.7$8.7 million, $10.1 million, and $5.7$11.7 million as of December 31, 20162018, 2017, and 2015,2016, respectively, were reported in current year income as total return swap income. No such income or expense was incurred for the year ended December 31, 2014.

(9)(10) Lease Agreements

As of December 31, 20162018, the Company is a lessor for twoone commercial buildingsbuilding and the commercial portions of 3738 mixed use communities. The tenants’ lease terms expire at various times through 2031. The future minimum non-cancelable base rent to be received under these operating leases for each of the years ending after December 31 is summarized as follows ($ in thousands):
FutureFuture
MinimumMinimum
RentRent
2017$13,453
201812,773
201912,347
$16,386
202011,518
15,842
202110,073
14,412
202213,324
202312,181
Thereafter39,043
33,034
$99,207
$105,179

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Preferred Securities Offerings

In April 2016, the Company redeemed all of the issued and outstanding 2,950,000 shares of the Company's 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series H") for $25.00 per share for $73.8 million in cash. In connection with the Series H redemption, the Operating Partnership redeemed the Series H 7.125% Preferred Interest. The notice of redemption was given in March 2016, which resulted in the Company and the Operating Partnership each recording $2.5 million in excess of redemption value over carrying value charge to 2016 net income attributable to common stockholders and net income related to unitholders, respectively.

Common Stock Offerings

In September 2018, the Company entered into a new equity distribution agreement pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $900.0 million (the "2018 ATM Program"). In connection with the 2018 ATM Program, the Company may also enter into related forward sale agreements whereby, at the Company’s discretion, it may sell shares of its common stock under the 2018 ATM Program under forward sale agreements. The use of a forward sale agreement would allow the Company to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of its common stock at the time the agreement is executed, but defer receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. The Company anticipates using the net proceeds, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership, to acquire, develop, or redevelop properties, which primarily will be apartment communities, to make other investments and for working capital or general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness.
Upon entering into the 2018 ATM Program, the Company simultaneously terminated its existing equity distribution agreements, which were entered into in March 2016 in connection with its prior at-the-market equity offering program (the "2016 ATM Program"). During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company did not sell any shares of its common stock through the 2018 ATM Program or through the 2016 ATM Program. Since commencement of the 2018 ATM Program, as of December 31, 2018, the Company has not sold any shares of its common stock and there are no outstanding forward sale agreements, and $900.0 million of shares remains available to be sold under this program. During 2017, the Company issued 345,444 shares of common stock, through the 2016 ATM program at an average price of $260.38 per share for total proceeds of $89.1 million, net of fees and commissions. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company did not issue any shares of common stock through its equity distribution program. During 2015,pursuant to the Company issued 1,481,737 shares of common stock, through its equity distribution program, at an average price of $226.46 for net proceeds of $332.3 million.

2016 ATM Program.
Operating Partnership Units and Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”("LTIP") Units

As of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, the Operating Partnership had outstanding 2,056,2632,171,309 and 2,070,3602,054,814 operating partnership units and 181,027134,080 and 144,185213,300 vested LTIP units, respectively. The Operating Partnership’s general partner, ESS,Essex, owned 96.6% and 96.7% of the partnership interests in the Operating Partnership at bothas of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively, and ESSEssex is responsible for the management of the Operating Partnership’s business. As the general partner of the Operating Partnership, ESSEssex effectively controls the ability to issue common stock of ESSEssex upon a limited partner’s notice of redemption. ESSEssex has generally acquired Operating Partnership limited partnership units ("OP unitsUnits") upon a limited partner’s notice of redemption in exchange for shares of its common stock. The redemption provisions of OP unitsUnits owned by limited partners that permit ESSEssex to settle in either cash or common stock at the option of ESSEssex were further evaluated in accordance with applicable accounting guidance to determine whether temporary or permanent equity classification on the balance sheet is appropriate. The Operating Partnership evaluated this guidance, including the requirement

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to settle in unregistered shares, and determined that, with few exceptions, these OP unitsUnits meet the requirements to qualify for presentation as permanent equity.

LTIP units represent an interest in the Operating Partnership for services rendered or to be rendered by the LTIP unit holder in its capacity as a partner, or in anticipation of becoming a partner, in the Operating Partnership. Upon the occurrence of specified events, LTIP units may over time achieve full parity with common units of the Operating Partnership for all purposes. Upon achieving full parity, LTIP units will be exchanged for an equal number of the OP Units.

The collective redemption value of OP Units and LTIP units owned by the limited partners, not including ESS, had such units been redeemed at December 31, 2016,Essex, was approximately $520.2$565.3 million and $530.2$547.5 million based on the closing price of ESS’sEssex's common stock as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.


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(12) Net Income Per Common Share and Net Income Per Common Unit

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

Basic and diluted income per share is calculated as follows for the years ended December 31 ($($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts)amounts):
2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Shares
 
Per
Common
Share
Amount
Basic:                                  
Net income available to common stockholders411,124
 65,471,540
 $6.28
 226,865
 64,871,717
 $3.50
 116,859
 56,546,959
 $2.07
390,153
 66,041,058
 $5.91
 433,059
 65,829,155
 $6.58
 411,124
 65,471,540
 $6.28
Effect of Dilutive Securities (1)

 116,276
  
 
 189,968
  
 
 149,566
  
                 
Stock options
 44,031
   
 69,100
   
 116,276
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders411,124
 65,587,816
 $6.27
 226,865
 65,061,685
 $3.49
 116,859
 56,696,525
 $2.06
390,153
 66,085,089
 $5.90
 433,059
 65,898,255
 $6.57
 411,124
 65,587,816
 $6.27

(1)
Weighted average convertible limited partnership units
The table above excludes from the calculations of diluted earnings per share weighted average convertible OP Units of 2,274,941, 2,252,575, and 2,224,100, 2,182,467, and 2,224,707, which include vested Series Z Incentive Units, Series Z-1 Incentive Units, 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units, and 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were not included in the determination of diluted earnings per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive. The related income allocated to these convertible limited partnership units aggregated $14.1 million, $7.8 million, and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Additionally, excludes all DownREIT units as they are anti-dilutive.

Stock options of 252,334, 54,100, and 10,843, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, 2015,respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. The related income allocated to these convertible OP Units aggregated $13.5 million, $14.8 million, and 2014,$14.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, the table excludes all DownREIT limited partnership units for which the Operating Partnership has the ability and intention to redeem the units for cash and does not consider them to be common stock equivalents.

Stock options of 160,039, 154,793, and 252,334, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively, were not included inexcluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share calculation because the assumed proceeds per share of thesesuch options plus the average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common stock for the years ended and, therefore, were anti-dilutive.

All shares of cumulative convertible Series H preferred interest have been excluded from diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 respectively, as the effect was anti-dilutive. All shares of cumulative convertible Series G preferred interest have been excluded from diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014 as the effect was anti-dilutive.



















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Essex Portfolio, L.P.

Basic and diluted income per unit is calculated as follows for the years ended December 31 ($($ in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)amounts):

2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
 Income 
Weighted-
average
Common
Units
 
Per
Common
Unit
Amount
Basic:                                  
Net income available to common unitholders$425,213
 67,695,640
 $6.28
 $234,689
 67,054,184
 $3.50
 $121,726
 58,771,666
 $2.07
$403,605
 68,315,999
 $5.91
 $447,884
 68,081,730
 $6.58
 $425,213
 67,695,640
 $6.28
Effect of Dilutive Securities (1)

 116,276
  
 
 189,968
  
 
 149,566
  
                 
Stock options
 44,031
  
 
 69,100
  
 
 116,276
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$425,213
 67,811,916
 $6.27
 $234,689
 67,244,152
 $3.49
 $121,726
 58,921,232
 $2.07
$403,605
 68,360,030
 $5.90
 $447,884
 68,150,830
 $6.57
 $425,213
 67,811,916
 $6.27
 
(1)
Stock options of 160,039, 154,793, and 252,334, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per unit because the assumed proceeds per unit of these options plus the average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common unit for the years ended and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. Additionally, the table excludes all DownREIT limited partnership units for which the Operating Partnership has the ability and intention to redeem the units for cash and does not consider them to be common stock equivalents.
Stock options of 252,334, 54,100, and 10,843, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, were not included in the diluted earnings per unit calculation because the assumed proceeds per share of these options plus the average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the years ended and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. Additionally, excludes all DownREIT units as they are anti-dilutive.

The cumulative convertible Series H preferred interest have been excluded from diluted earnings per unit for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 respectively, as the effect was anti-dilutive. The cumulative convertible Series G preferred interest have been excluded from diluted earnings per unit for the year ended December 31, 2014 as the effect was anti-dilutive.

(12)(13) Equity Based Compensation Plans
 
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
 
In May 2013,2018, stockholders approved the Company’s 20132018 Stock Award and Incentive Compensation Plan (“2013 Plan”("2018 Plan"). The 20132018 Plan became effective on June 1, 2013 and serves as the successor to the Company’s 20042013 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”"2013 Plan"), and no additional equity awards can be granted under the 2004 Plan after the date the 2013 Plan became effective.

. The Company’s 20132018 Plan provides incentives to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees. The 20132018 Plan provides for the grantsgrant of optionsstock-based awards to purchase sharesemployees, directors and consultants of common stock, grants of restricted stockthe Company and other award types. Under the 2013 Plan, the maximumits affiliates. The aggregate number of shares that may be issued is 1,000,000, plus any shares that have not been issuedof the Company’s common stock available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 20042018 Plan includingis 2,000,000 shares, plus the number of shares authorized for grants and available for issuance under the 2013 Plan as of the effective date of the 2018 Plan and the number of shares subject to outstanding awards under the 20042013 Plan that are forfeited or otherwise not issued or delivered to a participant for any reason. Theunder such awards. No further awards will be granted under the 2013 Plan is administered byand the shares that remained available for future issuance under the 2013 Plan as of the effective date of the 2018 Plan will be available for issuance under the 2018 Plan. In connection with the adoption of the 2018 Plan, the Board delegated to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which is comprised of independent directors. The Compensation Committee is authorizedthe authority to establishadminister the exercise price; however, the exercise price cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. The Company’s options have a life of five to ten years. Option grants for officers and employees fully vest between 0 and 5 years after the grant date.2018 Plan.

Stock-basedEquity-based compensation expensecosts for options and restricted stock under the fair value method totaled $8.2$12.1 million, $6.1$9.8 million, and $6.1$8.5 million for years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014 respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for options and restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, includes $0.1 million and $0.2 million related to the BRE merger, of which zero and $0.1 million relates to merger and integration expenses, and which is recorded in merger and integration expense in the consolidated statements of income, respectively. For each of the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 and 2015, stock-basedequity-based compensation expensecosts included $3.5 million and $2.7 million related to an immediate vesting of options and

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restricted stock for bonuses awarded based on asset dispositions, which is recorded as a cost of real estate and land sold, respectively. Stock-based compensation for options and restricted stock related to recipients who are direct and incremental to projects under development were capitalized and totaled $0.5$2.0 million, $0.3$1.5 million, and $0.4$0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 2014,2016, respectively. The intrinsic value of the options exercised totaled $11.9$3.1 million, $19.4$16.7 million, and $12.7 $11.9

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million, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016 respectively. The intrinsic value of the options exercisable totaled $20.8$12.5 million and $29.8$11.3 million as of December 31, 20162018 and 2015,2017, respectively.
 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options totaled $5.0$6.0 million as of December 31, 20162018 and the unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.82.1 years.
 
The average fair value of stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 2015was $26.13, $22.41 and 2014 was $21.65, $22.78 and $20.56, respectively. Certain stock options granted in 2018, 2017, and 2016 2015, and 2014 included a $75 cap, a $100 cap, $125 cap, or a $125no cap on the appreciation of the market price over the exercise price. The fair value of stock options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants:

2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Stock price$219.60
 $227.75
 $176.65
$262.09
 $240.56
 $219.60
Risk-free interest rates2.08% 1.83% 2.37%2.76% 2.30% 2.08%
Expected lives6 years
 6 years
 8 years
6 years
 6 years
 6 years
Volatility26.47% 20.06% 18.00%24.89% 24.10% 26.47%
Dividend yield2.89% 2.73% 2.90%2.81% 2.90% 2.89%

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016 and changes during the years ended on those dates is presented below:

2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016
Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Outstanding at beginning of year525,094
 $154.98
 664,785
 $138.78
 695,488
 $133.37
536,208
 $211.41
 557,648
 $181.50
 525,094
 $154.98
Granted207,429
 219.60
 78,600
 227.75
 42,518
 176.65
119,361
 262.09
 164,677
 240.56
 207,429
 219.60
Granted - BRE options converted
 
 
 
 133,766
 121.03
Exercised(138,054) 138.79
 (203,556) 131.53
 (185,387) 113.72
(39,175) 159.05
 (176,489) 146.86
 (138,054) 138.79
Forfeited and canceled(36,821) 178.18
 (14,735) 136.11
 (21,600) 144.29
(3,440) 221.80
 (9,628) 160.40
 (36,821) 178.18
Outstanding at end of year557,648
 181.50
 525,094
 154.98
 664,785
 138.78
612,954
 224.57
 536,208
 211.41
 557,648
 181.50
Options exercisable at year end290,340
 160.90
 342,048
 152.42
 395,986
 133.99
322,837
 206.63
 223,796
 191.09
 290,340
 160.90
 
The following table summarizes information about restricted stock outstanding as of December 31, 2016, 20152018, 2017 and 20142016 and changes during the years ended:
 2018 2017 2016
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
Unvested at beginning of year90,823
 $163.49
 58,349
 $149.11
 54,676
 $147.10
Granted51,945
 194.70
 62,706
 177.28
 49,183
 150.13
Vested(48,212) 150.76
 (29,675) 170.17
 (38,427) 147.12
Forfeited and canceled(3,498) 158.71
 (557) 119.37
 (7,083) 141.76
Unvested at end of year91,058
 180.99
 90,823
 163.49
 58,349
 149.11

The unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock totaled $11.4 million as of December 31, 2018 and is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.7 years.


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 2016 2015 2014
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
Unvested at beginning of year54,676
 $147.10
 25,820
 $168.22
 16,176
 $108.06
Granted49,183
 150.13
 56,177
 155.21
 22,014
 194.03
Granted - BRE restricted stock converted
 
 
 
 119,411
 173.82
Vested(38,427) 147.12
 (22,939) 148.20
 (126,931) 171.56
Forfeited and canceled(7,083) 141.76
 (4,382) 122.06
 (4,850) 135.10
Unvested at end of year58,349
 149.11
 54,676
 147.10
 25,820
 168.22

The unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock totaled $5.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.2 years.

Long Term Incentive Plans – LTIP Units

On December 9, 2014, the Operating Partnership issued 44,750 LTIP units under the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan Award agreements to executives of the Company. The 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units (the “2015"2015 LTIP Units”Units") are subject to forfeiture based on performance-based and service based conditions. An additional 24,000 LTIP units were granted subject only to performance-based criteria and were fully vested on the date granted. The 2015 LTIP Units, that wereare subject to vesting, will vest at 20% per year on each of the first five anniversaries of the initial grant date. The 2015 LTIP Units performance conditions measurement ended on December 9, 2015 and 95.75% of the units awarded were earned by the recipients. 2015 LTIP Units not earned based on the performance-based criteria were automatically forfeited by the recipients. The 2015 LTIP Units, once earned and vested, are convertible one-for-one into common units of the Operating PartnershipOP Units which, in turn, are convertible into common stock of the Company subject to a ten-year liquidity restriction.

In December 2013, the Operating Partnership issued 50,500 LTIP units under the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan Award agreements to executives of the Company. The 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units (the “2014"2014 LTIP Units”Units") were subject to forfeiture based on performance-based conditions and are currently subject to service based vesting. The 2014 LTIP Units vest 25% per year on each of the first four anniversaries of the initial grant date. In December 2014, the Company achieved the performance criteria and all of the 2014 LTIP Units awarded were earned by the recipients, subject to satisfaction of service based vesting conditions. The 2014 LTIP Units are convertible one-for-one into common units of the Operating PartnershipOP Units which, in turn, are convertible into common stock of the Company subject to a ten year liquidity restriction.

The estimated fair value of the 2015 LTIP Units and 2014 LTIP Units were determined on the grant date using Monte Carlo simulations under a risk-neutral premise and considered Essex’s stock price on the date of grant, the unpaid dividends on unvested units and the discount factor for 10 years of illiquidity.

Prior to 2013, the Company issued Series Z Incentive Units and Series Z-1 Incentive Units (collectively referred to as “Z Units”"Z Units") of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. Vesting in the Z Units is based on performance criteria established in the plan. The criteria can be revised by the Board's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors if the Committee deems that the plan's criterion is unachievable for any given year. The sale of Z Units is contractually prohibited. Z Units are convertible into Operating Partnership units which are exchangeable for shares of the Company’s common stock that have marketability restrictions. The estimated fair value of Z Units were determined on the grant date and considered the Company's stock price on the date of grant, the dividends that are not paid on unvested units and a marketability discount for the 8 to 15 years of illiquidity. Compensation expense is calculated by multiplying estimated vesting increases for the period by the estimated fair value as of the grant date.

During 2011 and 2010, the Operating Partnership issued 154,500 Series Z-1 Incentive Units (the “Z-1 Units”"Z-1 Units") of limited partner interest to executives of the Company. The Z-1 Units are convertible one-for-one into common units of the Operating Partnership (which, in turn, are convertible into common stock of the Company) upon the earlier to occur of 100 percent vesting of the units or the year 2026. The conversion ratchet (accounted for as vesting) of the Z-1 Units into common units, is to

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increase consistent with the Company’s annual FFO growth, but is not to be less than zero or greater than 14 percent. Z-1 Unit holders are entitled to receive distributions, on vested units, that are now equal to dividends distributed to common stockholders.

Stock-basedEquity-based compensation expensecosts for LTIP and Z Units under the fair value method totaled approximately $2.7$0.8 million, $3.5$1.5 million and $6.0$2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Stock-basedEquity-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes $1.7 million related to merger and integration expenses and is recorded in merger and integration expense in the consolidated statements of income. No such amounts were recorded in merger and integration expense in 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2014, stock-based compensation expense included $2.4 million related to an immediate vesting of certain of the 2015 LTIP Units. No such amounts were recorded in 2015. Stock-based compensationcosts related to LTIP Units attributable to recipients who are direct and incremental to these projects was capitalized to real estate under development and totaled approximately $0.6$0.2 million, $0.5 million, and $0.4$0.6 million, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 2014,2016, respectively. The intrinsic value of the vested and unvested LTIP Units totaled $56.0$58.0 million as of December 31, 2016.2018. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested LTIP Units under the LTIP Units plans totaled $3.6$0.9 million as of December 31, 2016.2018. On a weighted average basis, the unamortized cost for the 2014 and 2015 LTIP Units and the Z Units is expected to be recognized over the next 2.21.0 years to 8.56.5 years, depending on certain performance targets.

The following table summarizes information about the LTIP Units outstanding as of December 31, 2016 ($ in thousands):
 Long Term Incentive Plan - LTIP Units
 
Total
Vested
Units
 
Total
Unvested
Units
 
Total
Outstanding
Units
 
Weighted-
average
Grant-date
Fair Value
 
Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
Balance, December 31, 2013118,190
 149,381
 267,571
 $63.53
 9.3
Granted24,000
 44,750
 68,750
 

 
Vested41,729
 (41,729) 
 

 
Converted(2,000) 
 (2,000) 

 
Cancelled
 (1,335) (1,335) 

 
Balance, December 31, 2014181,919
 151,067
 332,986
 71.14
 10.5
Granted
 
 
 

 
Vested36,650
 (36,650) 
 

 
Converted(74,384) 
 (74,384) 

 
Cancelled
 (8,260) (8,260) 

 
Balance, December 31, 2015144,185
 106,157
 250,342
 75.41
 9.5
Granted
 
 
 

 
Vested36,842
 (36,842) 
 

 
Converted
 
 
 

 
Cancelled
 (9,288) (9,288) 

 
Balance, December 31, 2016181,027
 60,027
 241,054
 $75.11
 8.5

(13) Segment Information

The Company's segment disclosures present the measure used by the chief operating decision makers for purposes of assessing each segment's performance. Essex's chief operating decision makers are comprised of several members of its executive management team who use NOI to assess the performance of the business for the Company's reportable operating segments. NOI represents total property revenue less direct property operating expenses.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016


The following table summarizes information about the LTIP Units outstanding as of December 31, 2018:
 Long Term Incentive Plan - LTIP Units
 
Total
Vested
Units
 
Total
Unvested
Units
 
Total
Outstanding
Units
 
Weighted-
average
Grant-date
Fair Value
 
Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
Balance, December 31, 2015144,185
 106,157
 250,342
 $75.41
 9.5
Granted
 
 
 

 
Vested36,842
 (36,842) 
 

 
Converted
 
 
 

 
Cancelled
 (9,288) (9,288) 

 
Balance, December 31, 2016181,027
 60,027
 241,054
 $75.11
 8.5
Granted
 
 
 

 
Vested32,961
 (32,961) 
 

 
Converted(688) 
 (688) 

 
Cancelled
 (3,854) (3,854) 

 
Balance, December 31, 2017213,300
 23,212
 236,512
 $75.03
 7.5
Granted
 
 
    
Vested12,051
 (12,051) 
    
Converted(91,270) 
 (91,270)    
Cancelled
 
 
    
Balance, December 31, 2018134,081
 11,161
 145,242
 $75.03
 6.5

(14) Segment Information

The Company's segment disclosures present the measure used by the chief operating decision makers for purposes of assessing each segment's performance. The Company's chief operating decision makers are comprised of several members of its executive management team who use net operating income ("NOI") to assess the performance of the business for the Company's reportable operating segments. NOI represents total property revenue less direct property operating expenses.

The executive management team evaluates the Company's operating performance geographically. The Company defines its reportable operating segments as the three geographical regions in which its communities are located: Southern California, Northern California and Seattle Metro. 

Excluded from segment revenues and net operating incomeNOI are management and other fees from affiliates and interest and other income. Non-segment revenues and net operating incomeNOI included in the following schedule also consist of revenue generated from commercial properties and properties that have been sold. Other non-segment assets include items such as real estate under development, co-investments, real estate held for sale, net, cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, notes and other receivables and prepaid expenses and other assets.

The revenues and net operating income for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 ($ in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Revenues:     
Southern California$561,094
 $507,536
 $418,495
Northern California453,140
 407,590
 319,082
Seattle Metro217,259
 201,417
 168,337
Other real estate assets54,230
 68,955
 55,677
Total property revenues$1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
Net operating income: 
  
  
Southern California$382,312
 $340,797
 $274,806
Northern California325,394
 291,168
 223,559
Seattle Metro148,279
 136,579
 112,494
Other real estate assets40,811
 53,446
 38,186
Total net operating income896,796
 821,990
 649,045
Management and other fees from affiliates8,278
 8,909
 9,347
Depreciation and amortization(441,682) (453,423) (360,592)
General and administrative(40,751) (40,090) (40,878)
Merger and integration expenses
 (3,798) (53,530)
Acquisition and investment related costs(1,841) (2,414) (1,878)
Interest expense(219,654) (204,827) (164,551)
Total return swap income11,716
 5,655
 
Interest and other income27,305
 19,143
 11,811
Equity income in co-investments48,698
 21,861
 39,893
Loss on early retirement of debt(606) (6,114) (268)
Gain on sale of real estate and land154,561
 47,333
 46,039
Deferred tax expense on gain on sale of real estate and land(4,410) 
 
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment
 34,014
 
Net income$438,410
 $248,239
 $134,438


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016


The revenues and NOI for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 2015,($ in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Revenues:     
Southern California$592,281
 $574,552
 $540,000
Northern California522,561
 505,313
 453,140
Seattle Metro236,525
 229,871
 217,259
Other real estate assets39,503
 44,589
 75,324
Total property revenues$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
Net operating income: 
  
  
Southern California$421,613
 $408,070
 $381,212
Northern California386,401
 371,795
 333,757
Seattle Metro165,397
 162,253
 154,147
Other real estate assets32,125
 36,821
 57,790
Total net operating income1,005,536
 978,939
 926,906
Management and other fees from affiliates9,183
 9,574
 8,278
Corporate-level property management expenses(31,062) (30,156) (30,110)
Depreciation and amortization(479,884) (468,881) (441,682)
General and administrative(53,451) (41,385) (40,751)
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs(194) (1,569) (1,841)
Interest expense(220,492) (222,894) (219,654)
Total return swap income8,707
 10,098
 11,716
Interest and other income23,010
 24,604
 27,305
Equity income from co-investments89,132
 86,445
 48,698
Loss on early retirement of debt
 (1,796) (606)
Gain on sale of real estate and land61,861
 26,423
 154,561
Deferred tax expense on gain on sale of real estate and land
 
 (4,410)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment1,253
 88,641
 
Net income$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2018, 2017, and 20142016


Total assets for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows as of December 31, 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
As of December 31,2018 2017
Assets:2016 2015   
Southern California$4,924,792
 $4,752,174
$4,350,377
 $4,504,930
Northern California3,791,549
 3,733,218
4,270,238
 4,220,551
Seattle Metro1,570,340
 1,613,175
1,472,916
 1,522,452
Other real estate assets78,079
 283,010
63,022
 344,843
Net reportable operating segments - real estate assets10,364,760
 10,381,577
10,156,553
 10,592,776
Real estate under development190,505
 242,326
454,629
 355,735
Co-investments1,161,275
 1,036,047
1,300,140
 1,155,984
Real estate held for sale, net101,957
 26,879
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash170,302
 123,055
151,395
 61,126
Marketable securities139,189
 137,485
209,545
 190,004
Notes and other receivables40,970
 19,285
71,895
 100,926
Prepaid expenses and other assets48,450
 41,730
39,439
 39,155
Total assets$12,217,408
 $12,008,384
$12,383,596
 $12,495,706

(14)(15) 401(k) Plan
 
The Company has a 401(k) benefit plan (the “Plan”"Plan") for all eligible employees. Employee contributions are limited by the maximum allowed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches 50% of the employee contributions up to a specified maximum. Company contributions to the Plan were approximately $2.1 million, $1.8 million, $1.6 million, and $0.9$1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 2014,2016, respectively.
 
(15)(16) Commitments and Contingencies
 
As of December 31, 2016,2018, the Company had seveneight ground leases for certain apartment communities and buildings that expire between 2027 and 2082.2083. Ground lease payments are typically the greater of a stated minimum or a percentage of gross rents generated by these apartment communities, some of which may be subject to future adjustments, which are not contemplated in the disclosed minimum lease commitments. The total minimum lease commitments, under ground leases and operating leases, for each of the years ending December 31 is summarized as follows ($ in thousands):
Total MinimumTotal Minimum
Lease CommitmentsLease Commitments
2017$4,647
20184,704
20194,763
$6,811
20204,823
6,855
20214,886
6,877
20226,888
20236,860
Thereafter116,472
153,258
$140,295
$187,549

To the extent that an environmental matter arises or is identified in the future that has other than a remote risk of having a material impact on the financial statements, the Company will disclose the estimated range of possible outcomes associated with it and, if an outcome is probable, accrue an appropriate liability for that matter. The Company will consider whether any such matter results in an impairment of value on the affected property and, if so, the impairment will be recognized.
 

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December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016


The Company has no way of determining the magnitude of any potential liability to which it may be subject arising out of unknown environmental conditions with respect to the communities currently or formerly owned by the Company. No assurance can be given that: existing environmental assessments conducted with respect to any of these communities have revealed all environmental conditions or potential liabilities associated with such conditions; any prior owner or operator of a property did not create any material environmental condition not known to the Company; or a material unknown environmental condition does not otherwise exist as to any one or more of the communities. The Company has limited insurance coverage for some of the types of environmental conditions and associated liabilities described above.

The Company has entered into transactions that may require the Company to pay the tax liabilities of the partners in the Operating Partnership or in the DownREIT entities. These transactions are within the Company’s control. Although the Company plans to hold the contributed assets or defer recognition of gain on their sale pursuant to like-kind exchange rules under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Company can provide no assurance that it will be able to do so and if such tax liabilities were incurred they may have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.

There continue to be lawsuits against owners and managers of certain of the Company's apartment communities alleging personal injury and property damage caused by the presence of mold in the residential units and common areas of those communities. Some of these lawsuits have resulted in substantial monetary judgments or settlements. The Company has been sued for mold related matters and has settled some, but not all, of such suits. Insurance carriers have reacted to the increase in mold related liability awards by excluding mold related claims from standard general liability policies and pricing mold endorsements at prohibitively high rates. The Company has, however, purchased pollution liability insurance which includes some coverage for some mold claims. The Company has also adopted policies intended to promptly address and resolve reports of mold and to minimize any impact mold might have on residentstenants of its properties. The Company believes its mold policies and proactive response to address reported mold exposures reduces its risk of loss from mold claims. While no assurances can be given that the Company has identified and responded to all mold occurrences, the Company promptly addresses and responds to all known mold reports. Liabilities resulting from such mold related matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. As of December 31, 2016,2018, potential liabilities for mold and other environmental liabilities are not quantifiable and an estimate of possible loss cannot be made.

The Company carries comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage and rental loss insurance for each of the communities.  There are, however, certain types of extraordinary losses, such as, for example, losses from terrorism or earthquakes, for which the Company has limited insurance coverage. Substantially all of the communities are located in areas that are subject to earthquake activity. The Company has established a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Pacific Western Insurance LLC (“PWI”("PWI"). Through PWI, the Company is self-insured as it relates tofor earthquake related losses. Additionally, since January 2008, PWI has provided property and casualty insurance coverage for the first $5.0 million of the Company’s property level insurance claims per incident. As of December 31, 2016,2018, PWI has cash and marketable securities of approximately $69.9$86.6 million. These assets are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. Beginning in 2013, the Company has obtained limited third party seismic insurance on selected assets in the Company's co-investments.

On December 19, 2014, a putative class action was filed against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of California, entitled Foster v. Essex Property Trust, Inc. alleging that the Company failed to properly secure the
personally-identifying information of its residents. The lawsuit seeks the recovery of unspecified damages and certain
injunctive relief. This lawsuit was filed in connection with a cyber-intrusion that the Company discovered in the third quarter of
2014. This matter was dismissed subject to possible appeal.

The Company is subject to various other legal and/or regulatory proceedings arising in the course of its business operations.  We believe that, with respect to such matters that we are currently a party to, the ultimate disposition of any such matter will not result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

(16)(17) Subsequent Events

In January 2017,2019, the Company sold Jefferson at Hollywood,repaid $290.0 million in secured mortgage notes payable with a 270 apartment home community, located in Los Angeles, CA, for $132.5 million.coupon rate of 5.57% and a stated maturity date of May 2019.

In January 2017,February 2019, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50.0% interest in Palm Valley, forissued $350.0 million of the 2029 Notes, with a contractcoupon rate of 4.000%, which are payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2019. The 2029 Notes were offered to investors at a price of $183.0 million. Prior99.188% of par value. The 2029 Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, rank equally in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and are unconditionally guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. The Company used the net proceeds of this offering to the purchase, an approximately $220.0 million mortgage encumbered the property. Concurrent with the closingrepay indebtedness under its unsecured lines of credit and for other general corporate purposes.


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In February 2019, the Company funded a $24.5 million related party preferred equity investment with an initial accrued preferred return of 11.0% and an initial maturity date of February 2024.

Subsequent to year end through February 15, 2019, the Company repurchased 234,061 shares of common stock totaling $57.0 million, including commissions, at an average price of $243.48 per share. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had $197.7 million of purchase authority remaining under the stock repurchase program. On February 19, 2019, Essex’s Board of Directors approved the replenishment of the acquisition,stock repurchase plan such that, as of such date, the entire mortgage balance was repaid andCompany had $250.0 million of purchase authority remaining under the property is now unencumbered. Palm Valley has 1,098 apartment homes, within four communities, and is located in San Jose, CA.replenished plan.

(17)(18) Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands, except per share and dividend amounts):

Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
2016:       
2018:       
Total property revenues$326,905
 $327,078
 $319,562
 $312,178
$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
Net income$204,517
 $70,162
 $76,824
 $86,907
$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
Net income available to common stockholders$195,569
 $65,561
 $72,013
 $77,981
$117,820
 $80,975
 $100,440
 $90,918
Per share data: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$2.98
 $1.00
 $1.10
 $1.19
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Diluted (1)
$2.98
 $1.00
 $1.10
 $1.19
$1.78
 $1.22
 $1.52
 $1.38
Market price: 
  
  
  
High$234.07
 $236.56
 $237.50
 $240.55
Low$200.01
 $217.16
 $207.20
 $191.25
Close$232.50
 $222.70
 $228.09
 $233.86
Dividends declared$1.60
 $1.60
 $1.60
 $1.60
$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
2015: 
  
  
  
2017: 
  
  
  
Total property revenues$308,646
 $302,522
 $294,101
 $280,229
$342,417
 $341,974
 $336,766
 $333,168
Net income$85,762
 $47,182
 $50,542
 $64,753
$109,662
 $85,035
 $75,795
 $187,551
Net income available to common stockholders$79,624
 $42,323
 $45,555
 $59,363
$103,613
 $79,723
 $70,759
 $178,964
Per share data: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.22
 $0.65
 $0.70
 $0.92
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.73
Diluted (1)
$1.22
 $0.65
 $0.70
 $0.92
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.72
Market price: 
  
  
  
High$244.71
 $232.20
 $231.90
 $243.17
Low$214.29
 $205.72
 $208.85
 $207.26
Close$239.41
 $223.42
 $212.50
 $229.90
Dividends declared$1.44
 $1.44
 $1.44
 $1.44
$1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75

(1) 
Quarterly earnings per common unit amounts may not total to the annual amounts due to rounding and the changes in the number of weighted common units outstanding and included in the calculation of basic and diluted shares.




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December 31, 2016, 2015,2018, 2017, and 20142016


Essex Portfolio, L.P.

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 20162018 and 20152017 ($ in thousands, except per unit and distribution amounts):
Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
2016:       
2018:       
Total property revenues$326,905
 $327,078
 $319,562
 $312,178
$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
Net income$204,517
 $70,162
 $76,824
 $86,907
$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
Net income available to common unitholders$202,201
 $67,784
 $74,463
 $80,765
$121,891
 $83,764
 $103,900
 $94,050
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$2.98
 $1.00
 $1.10
 $1.19
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Diluted (1)
$2.98
 $1.00
 $1.10
 $1.19
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Distributions declared$1.60
 $1.60
 $1.60
 $1.60
$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
2015: 
  
  
  
2017: 
  
  
  
Total property revenues$308,646
 $302,522
 $294,101
 $280,229
$342,417
 $341,974
 $336,766
 $333,168
Net income$85,762
 $47,182
 $50,542
 $64,753
$109,662
 $85,035
 $75,795
 $187,551
Net income available to common unitholders$82,333
 $43,794
 $47,088
 $61,474
$107,149
 $82,444
 $73,181
 $185,110
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.22
 $0.65
 $0.70
 $0.93
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.73
Diluted (1)
$1.22
 $0.65
 $0.70
 $0.92
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.72
Distributions declared$1.44
 $1.44
 $1.44
 $1.44
$1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75

(1) 
Quarterly earnings per common unit amounts may not total to the annual amounts due to rounding and the changes in the number of weighted common units outstanding and included in the calculation of basic and diluted shares.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20162018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Encumbered communities             
Avondale at Warner Center446
Woodland Hills, CA$43,687
$10,536
$24,522
$20,008
$10,601
$44,465
$55,066
$(28,536)1970Jan-99   3-30
Bel Air462
San Ramon, CA51,531
12,105
18,252
33,311
12,682
50,986
63,668
(30,311)1988Jan-95   3-30
Belcarra296
Bellevue, WA52,238
21,725
92,091
487
21,725
92,578
114,303
(9,268)2009Apr-14   5-30
BellCentre248
Bellevue, WA39,597
16,197
67,207
3,240
16,197
70,447
86,644
(7,170)2001Apr-14   5-30
Belmont Station275
 Los Angeles, CA29,629
8,100
66,666
5,704
8,267
72,203
80,470
(23,456)2009Mar-09   3-30
Brookside Oaks170
Sunnyvale, CA18,536
7,301
16,310
23,979
10,328
37,262
47,590
(18,245)1973Jun-00   3-30
Canyon Oaks250
San Ramon, CA27,059
19,088
44,473
2,845
19,088
47,318
66,406
(15,836)2005May-07   3-30
Carmel Creek348
San Diego, CA63,142
26,842
107,368
3,952
26,842
111,320
138,162
(11,480)2000Apr-14   5-30
City View572
Hayward, CA61,761
9,883
37,670
24,081
10,350
61,284
71,634
(41,530)1975Mar-98   3-30
Courtyard off Main110
Bellevue, WA15,133
7,465
21,405
3,467
7,465
24,872
32,337
(5,651)2000Oct-10   3-30
Domaine92
Seattle, WA14,597
9,059
27,177
830
9,059
28,007
37,066
(4,152)2009Sep-12   3-30
Elevation158
Redmond, WA10,697
4,758
14,285
5,961
4,757
20,247
25,004
(6,425)1986Jun-10   3-30
Ellington220
Bellevue, WA21,497
15,066
45,249
2,170
15,066
47,419
62,485
(3,879)1994Jul-14   3-30
Fairhaven Apartments164
Santa Ana, CA15,761
2,626
10,485
6,622
2,957
16,776
19,733
(8,593)1970Nov-01   3-30
Form 15242
San Diego, CA47,442
24,510
72,221
4,513
25,540
75,704
101,244
(2,120)2014Mar-16   3-30
Foster's Landing490
Foster City, CA97,220
61,714
144,000
7,016
61,714
151,016
212,730
(15,886)1987Apr-14   5-30
Fountains at River Oaks226
San Jose, CA32,118
26,046
60,773
3,229
26,046
64,002
90,048
(6,363)1990Apr-14   3-30
Fountain Park705
Playa Vista, CA82,435
25,073
94,980
30,967
25,203
125,817
151,020
(59,294)2002Feb-04   3-30
Hampton Place/Hampton Court215
Glendale, CA19,833
6,695
16,753
19,093
6,733
35,808
42,541
(15,684)1970Jun-99   3-30
Hidden Valley324
Simi Valley, CA29,295
14,174
34,065
3,373
9,674
41,938
51,612
(17,484)2004Dec-04   3-30
Highlands at Wynhaven333
Issaquah, WA30,901
16,271
48,932
9,533
16,271
58,465
74,736
(18,290)2000Aug-08   3-30
Highridge255
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA69,202
5,419
18,347
29,991
6,073
47,684
53,757
(30,084)1972May-97   3-30
Hillcrest Park608
Newbury Park, CA64,211
15,318
40,601
18,880
15,755
59,044
74,799
(34,815)1973Mar-98   3-30
Huntington Breakers342
Huntington Beach, CA35,943
9,306
22,720
18,651
9,315
41,362
50,677
(22,606)1984Oct-97   3-30
Inglenook Court224
Bothell, WA8,194
3,467
7,881
7,159
3,474
15,033
18,507
(11,373)1985Oct-94   3-30
1000 Kiely121
Santa Clara, CA48,414
9,359
21,845
7,268
9,359
29,113
38,472
(7,266)1971Mar-11   3-30
Magnolia Square/Magnolia
Lane
(2)
188
Sunnyvale, CA52,175
8,190
24,736
15,223
8,191
39,958
48,149
(15,672)1963Sep-07   3-30
Mill Creek at Windermere400
San Ramon, CA46,414
29,551
69,032
3,935
29,551
72,967
102,518
(23,405)2005Sep-07   3-30
Mirabella188
Marina Del Rey, CA42,544
6,180
26,673
14,474
6,270
41,057
47,327
(21,140)2000May-00   3-30
Montanosa472
San Diego, CA61,972
26,697
106,787
3,280
26,697
110,067
136,764
(11,271)1990Apr-14   5-30

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Montclaire390
Sunnyvale, CA44,122
4,842
19,776
21,476
4,997
41,097
46,094
(35,665)1973Dec-88   3-30
Montebello248
Kirkland, WA26,475
13,857
41,575
4,077
13,858
45,651
59,509
(7,791)1996Jul-12   3-30
Montejo Apartments124
Garden Grove, CA11,939
1,925
7,685
3,173
2,194
10,589
12,783
(5,420)1974Nov-01   3-30
Park Highland250
Bellevue, WA26,617
9,391
38,224
10,626
9,391
48,850
58,241
(5,230)1993Apr-14   5-30
Park Hill at Issaquah245
Issaquah, WA27,224
7,284
21,937
6,769
7,284
28,706
35,990
(11,712)1999Feb-99   3-30
Pathways at Bixby Village296
Long Beach, CA35,673
4,083
16,757
19,526
6,239
34,127
40,366
(27,669)1975Feb-91   3-30
Piedmont396
Bellevue, WA45,454
19,848
59,606
9,087
19,848
68,693
88,541
(6,386)1969May-14   3-30
Pinnacle at Fullerton192
Fullerton, CA26,804
11,019
45,932
1,699
11,019
47,631
58,650
(4,847)2004Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle on Lake Washington180
Renton, WA18,078
7,760
31,041
755
7,760
31,796
39,556
(3,245)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place253
Santa Ana, CA38,538
15,810
66,401
2,115
15,810
68,516
84,326
(6,945)2002Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II364
Chula Vista, CA40,069
17,023
68,093
2,561
17,023
70,654
87,677
(7,157)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Talega362
San Clemente, CA44,804
19,292
77,168
1,576
19,292
78,744
98,036
(8,014)2002Apr-14   5-30
Stevenson Place200
Fremont, CA20,628
996
5,582
10,694
1,001
16,271
17,272
(11,105)1975Apr-00   3-30
Summerhill Park100
Sunnyvale, CA12,793
2,654
4,918
10,432
2,656
15,348
18,004
(7,221)1988Sep-88   3-30
The Audrey at Belltown137
Seattle, WA21,279
9,228
36,911
423
9,228
37,334
46,562
(3,761)1992Apr-14   5-30
The Barkley (3)
161
Anaheim, CA15,666

8,520
5,984
2,353
12,151
14,504
(6,678)1984Apr-00   3-30
The Bernard63
Seattle, WA8,841
3,699
11,345
384
3,689
11,739
15,428
(2,136)2008Sep-11   3-30
The Dylan184
West Hollywood, CA59,866
19,984
82,286
405
19,984
82,691
102,675
(5,863)2015Mar-15   3-30
The Elliot at Mukilteo301
Mukilteo, WA10,639
2,498
10,595
15,308
2,824
25,577
28,401
(16,550)1981Jan-97   3-30
The Huntington276
Huntington Beach, CA29,861
10,374
41,495
4,191
10,374
45,686
56,060
(7,652)1975Jun-12   3-30
The Huxley187
West Hollywood, CA54,501
19,362
75,641
770
19,362
76,411
95,773
(5,537)2014Mar-15   3-30
The Landing at Jack London Square282
Oakland, CA53,055
33,554
78,292
4,246
33,554
82,538
116,092
(8,759)2001Apr-14   5-30
The Palisades192
Bellevue, WA19,752
1,560
6,242
12,093
1,565
18,330
19,895
(15,115)1977May-90   3-30
The Palms at Laguna Niguel460
Laguna Niguel, CA55,441
23,584
94,334
3,393
23,584
97,727
121,311
(9,922)1988Apr-14   5-30
The Waterford238
San Jose, CA30,240
11,808
24,500
14,172
15,165
35,315
50,480
(19,053)2000Jun-00   3-30
Tierra Vista404
Oxnard, CA52,715
13,652
53,336
4,595
13,661
57,922
71,583
(25,300)2001Jan-01   3-30
Valley Park160
Fountain Valley, CA21,530
3,361
13,420
5,545
3,761
18,565
22,326
(9,050)1969Nov-01   3-30
Villa Angelina256
Placentia, CA24,723
4,498
17,962
6,808
4,962
24,306
29,268
(12,185)1970Nov-01   3-30
Villa Granada270
Santa Clara, CA58,828
38,299
89,365
1,059
38,299
90,424
128,723
(9,193)2010Apr-14   5-30
Wandering Creek156
Kent, WA5,224
1,285
4,980
3,981
1,296
8,950
10,246
(6,767)1986Nov-95   3-30
Wilshire Promenade149
Fullerton, CA16,924
3,118
7,385
7,984
3,797
14,690
18,487
(9,114)1992Jan-97   3-30
 16,620
 $2,191,481
$794,369
$2,564,810
$529,149
$807,080
$3,081,248
$3,888,328
$(848,327)   

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
              
Unencumbered Communities             
8th & Hope290
Los Angeles, CA$
$29,279
$169,350
$1,746
$29,279
$171,096
$200,375
$(11,991)2014Feb-15   3-30
Alessio624
Los Angeles, CA
32,136
128,543
4,416
32,136
132,959
165,095
(13,779)2001Apr-14   5-30
Allegro97
Valley Village, CA
5,869
23,977
1,811
5,869
25,788
31,657
(7,554)2010Oct-10   3-30
Allure at Scripps Ranch194
San Diego, CA
11,923
47,690
862
11,923
48,552
60,475
(4,885)2002Apr-14   5-30
Alpine Village301
Alpine, CA
4,967
19,728
7,285
4,982
26,998
31,980
(12,764)1971Dec-02   3-30
Anavia250
Anaheim, CA
15,925
63,712
7,262
15,925
70,974
86,899
(14,512)2009Dec-10   3-30
Annaliese56
Seattle, WA
4,727
14,229
426
4,726
14,656
19,382
(1,977)2009Jan-13   3-30
Apex366
Milpitas, CA
44,240
103,251
1,685
44,240
104,936
149,176
(8,143)2014Aug-14   3-30
Aqua Marina Del Rey500
Marina Del Rey, CA
58,442
175,326
8,039
58,442
183,365
241,807
(19,062)2001Apr-14   5-30
Ascent90
Kirkland, WA
3,924
11,862
1,726
3,924
13,588
17,512
(2,335)1988Oct-12   3-30
Ashton Sherman Village264
Los Angeles, CA
23,550
93,811
12
23,550
93,823
117,373
(136)2014Dec-16   3-30
Avant440
Los Angeles, CA
32,379
137,940
593
32,379
138,533
170,912
(6,522)2014Jun-15   3-30
Avenue 64224
Emeryville, CA
27,235
64,403
13,349
27,235
77,752
104,987
(7,074)2007Apr-14   5-30
Aviara (4)
166
Mercer Island, WA

49,813
498

50,311
50,311
(5,693)2013Apr-14   5-30
Axis 2300115
Irvine, CA
5,405
33,585
1,287
5,405
34,872
40,277
(9,957)2010Aug-10   3-30
Bella Villagio231
San Jose, CA
17,247
40,343
2,544
17,247
42,887
60,134
(9,707)2004Sep-10   3-30
Bellerive63
Los Angeles, CA
5,401
21,803
856
5,401
22,659
28,060
(5,427)2011Aug-11   3-30
Belmont Terrace71
Belmont, CA
4,446
10,290
5,181
4,473
15,444
19,917
(6,223)1974Oct-06   3-30
Bennett Lofts165
San Francisco, CA
21,771
50,800
27,370
28,371
71,570
99,941
(10,291)2004Dec-12   3-30
Bernardo Crest216
San Diego, CA
10,802
43,209
2,263
10,802
45,472
56,274
(4,633)1988Apr-14   5-30
Bonita Cedars120
Bonita, CA
2,496
9,913
2,842
2,503
12,748
15,251
(6,100)1983Dec-02   3-30
Boulevard172
Fremont, CA
3,520
8,182
11,391
3,580
19,513
23,093
(14,961)1978Jan-96   3-30
Bridle Trails108
Kirkland, WA
1,500
5,930
5,622
1,531
11,521
13,052
(7,672)1986Oct-97   3-30
Brighton Ridge264
Renton, WA
2,623
10,800
4,523
2,656
15,290
17,946
(10,385)1986Dec-96   3-30
Bristol Commons188
Sunnyvale, CA
5,278
11,853
8,069
5,293
19,907
25,200
(11,273)1989Jan-95   3-30
416 on Broadway115
Glendale, CA
8,557
34,235
2,111
8,557
36,346
44,903
(8,028)2009Dec-10   3-30
Bunker Hill456
Los Angeles, CA
11,498
27,871
63,985
11,639
91,715
103,354
(32,678)1968Mar-98   3-30
Camarillo Oaks564
Camarillo, CA
10,953
25,254
5,444
11,075
30,576
41,651
(20,556)1985Jul-96   3-30
Cambridge Park320
San Diego, CA
18,185
72,739
1,619
18,185
74,358
92,543
(7,679)1998Apr-14   5-30
Camino Ruiz Square159
Camarillo, CA
6,871
26,119
1,567
6,931
27,626
34,557
(9,542)1990Dec-06   3-30

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Canyon Pointe250
Bothell, WA
4,692
18,288
6,623
4,693
24,910
29,603
(11,707)1990Oct-03   3-30
Capri at Sunny Hills102
Fullerton, CA
3,337
13,320
8,626
4,048
21,235
25,283
(11,437)1961Sep-01   3-30
Carmel Landing356
San Diego, CA
16,725
66,901
3,866
16,725
70,767
87,492
(7,321)1989Apr-14   5-30
Carmel Summit246
San Diego, CA
14,968
59,871
2,007
14,968
61,878
76,846
(6,271)1989Apr-14   5-30
Castle Creek216
Newcastle, WA
4,149
16,028
3,066
4,833
18,410
23,243
(12,291)1998Dec-98   3-30
Catalina Gardens128
Los Angeles, CA
6,714
26,856
710
6,714
27,566
34,280
(2,811)1987Apr-14   5-30
CBC Apartments & The Sweeps239
Goleta, CA
11,841
45,320
5,848
11,906
51,103
63,009
(21,004)1962Jan-06   3-30
Cedar Terrace180
Bellevue, WA
5,543
16,442
5,457
5,652
21,790
27,442
(9,597)1984Jan-05   3-30
CentrePointe224
San Diego, CA
3,405
7,743
20,221
3,442
27,927
31,369
(13,724)1974Jun-97   3-30
Chestnut Street Apartments96
Santa Cruz, CA
6,582
15,689
1,387
6,582
17,076
23,658
(5,165)2002Jul-08   3-30
Collins on Pine76
Seattle, WA
7,276
22,226
179
7,276
22,405
29,681
(1,973)2013May-14   3-30
Corbella at Juanita Bay169
Kirkland, WA
5,801
17,415
2,368
5,801
19,783
25,584
(4,515)1978Nov-10   3-30
Cortesia308
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
13,912
55,649
1,103
13,912
56,752
70,664
(5,799)1999Apr-14   5-30
Country Villas180
Oceanside, CA
4,174
16,583
3,902
4,187
20,472
24,659
(10,111)1976Dec-02   3-30
Crow Canyon400
San Ramon, CA
37,579
87,685
3,158
37,579
90,843
128,422
(9,277)1992Apr-14   5-30
Deer Valley171
San Rafael, CA
21,478
50,116
1,629
21,478
51,745
73,223
(5,335)1996Apr-14   5-30
Delano126
Redmond, WA
7,470
22,511
1,056
7,470
23,567
31,037
(4,127)2005Dec-11   3-30
Devonshire276
Hemet, CA
3,470
13,786
3,685
3,482
17,459
20,941
(8,659)1988Dec-02   3-30
Domain379
San Diego, CA
23,848
95,394
1,141
23,848
96,535
120,383
(10,174)2013Nov-13   3-30
Emerald Pointe160
Diamond Bar, CA
8,458
33,832
1,203
8,458
35,035
43,493
(3,605)1989Apr-14   5-30
Emerald Ridge180
Bellevue, WA
3,449
7,801
4,937
3,449
12,738
16,187
(8,907)1987Nov-94   3-30
Emerson Valley Village144
Los Angeles, CA
13,378
53,240
9
13,378
53,249
66,627
(77)2012Dec-16  ��3-30
Enso183
San Jose, CA
21,397
71,135
858
21,397
71,993
93,390
(2,637)2014Dec-15   3-30
Esplanade278
San Jose, CA
18,170
40,086
11,222
18,429
51,049
69,478
(21,749)2002Apr-04   3-30
Essex Skyline349
Santa Ana, CA
21,537
146,099
4,587
21,537
150,686
172,223
(24,175)2008Apr-10   3-30
Evergreen Heights200
Kirkland, WA
3,566
13,395
4,936
3,649
18,248
21,897
(11,867)1990Jun-97   3-30
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (5)
74
Newport Beach, CA

7,850
7,136
9
14,977
14,986
(8,513)1972Jun-99   3-28
Fairwood Pond194
Renton, WA
5,296
15,564
2,784
5,297
18,347
23,644
(8,155)1997Oct-04   3-30
Foothill Commons394
Bellevue, WA
2,435
9,821
38,221
2,440
48,037
50,477
(34,450)1978Mar-90   3-30
Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks176
San Ramon, CA
5,875
13,992
8,902
5,964
22,805
28,769
(13,660)1985Feb-97   3-30
Forest View192
Renton, WA
3,731
14,530
2,101
3,731
16,631
20,362
(7,661)1998Oct-03   3-30
      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Encumbered communities             
Avondale at Warner Center446
Woodland Hills, CA$41,945
$10,536
$24,522
$22,604
$10,601
$47,061
$57,662
$(32,368)1970Jan-99   3-30
Bel Air462
San Ramon, CA49,185
12,105
18,252
37,550
12,682
55,225
67,907
(37,019)1988Jan-95   3-30
Belcarra296
Bellevue, WA48,602
21,725
92,091
1,985
21,725
94,076
115,801
(16,327)2009Apr-14   5-30
BellCentre248
Bellevue, WA36,617
16,197
67,207
3,843
16,197
71,050
87,247
(13,018)2001Apr-14   5-30
Belmont Station275
Los Angeles, CA29,678
8,100
66,666
6,379
8,267
72,878
81,145
(28,705)2009Mar-09   3-30
Brookside Oaks170
Sunnyvale, CA17,746
7,301
16,310
26,653
10,328
39,936
50,264
(22,529)1973Jun-00   3-30
Carmel Creek348
San Diego, CA58,875
26,842
107,368
6,069
26,842
113,437
140,279
(21,010)2000Apr-14   5-30
City View572
Hayward, CA62,544
9,883
37,670
29,252
10,350
66,455
76,805
(47,198)1975Mar-98   3-30
Courtyard off Main110
Bellevue, WA14,542
7,465
21,405
3,999
7,465
25,404
32,869
(7,768)2000Oct-10   3-30
Domaine92
Seattle, WA13,446
9,059
27,177
1,173
9,059
28,350
37,409
(6,238)2009Sep-12   3-30
Elevation158
Redmond, WA10,103
4,758
14,285
6,968
4,757
21,254
26,011
(8,650)1986Jun-10   3-30
Fairhaven Apartments164
Santa Ana, CA18,078
2,626
10,485
8,847
2,957
19,001
21,958
(10,794)1970Nov-01   3-30
Form 15242
San Diego, CA44,922
24,510
72,221
5,236
25,540
76,427
101,967
(7,633)2014Mar-16   3-30
Foster's Landing490
Foster City, CA90,117
61,714
144,000
9,004
61,714
153,004
214,718
(28,842)1987Apr-14   5-30
Fountains at River Oaks226
San Jose, CA29,974
26,046
60,773
4,234
26,046
65,007
91,053
(11,960)1990Apr-14   3-30
Fountain Park705
Playa Vista, CA82,571
25,073
94,980
33,057
25,203
127,907
153,110
(70,823)2002Feb-04   3-30
Hidden Valley324
Simi Valley, CA29,360
14,174
34,065
6,184
9,674
44,749
54,423
(21,000)2004Dec-04   3-30
Highlands at Wynhaven333
Issaquah, WA29,540
16,271
48,932
13,850
16,271
62,782
79,053
(24,572)2000Aug-08   3-30
Highridge255
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA69,273
5,419
18,347
31,535
6,073
49,228
55,301
(36,693)1972May-97   3-30
Hillcrest Park608
Newbury Park, CA61,279
15,318
40,601
20,434
15,755
60,598
76,353
(39,954)1973Mar-98   3-30
Huntington Breakers342
Huntington Beach, CA34,397
9,306
22,720
20,818
9,315
43,529
52,844
(29,374)1984Oct-97   3-30
Inglenook Court224
Bothell, WA8,238
3,467
7,881
7,771
3,474
15,645
19,119
(12,667)1985Oct-94   3-30
1000 Kiely121
Santa Clara, CA34,040
9,359
21,845
7,956
9,359
29,801
39,160
(10,654)1971Mar-11   3-30
Magnolia Square/Magnolia
Lane
(2)
188
Sunnyvale, CA52,237
8,190
24,736
17,531
8,191
42,266
50,457
(20,951)1963Sep-07   3-30
Marquis166
San Jose, CA43,467
20,495
47,823
117
20,495
47,940
68,435
(151)2015Dec-183-30
Montanosa472
San Diego, CA60,473
26,697
106,787
5,447
26,697
112,234
138,931
(20,206)1990Apr-14   5-30
Montebello248
Kirkland, WA24,639
13,857
41,575
4,955
13,858
46,529
60,387
(11,718)1996Jul-12   3-30
Montejo Apartments124
Garden Grove, CA12,873
1,925
7,685
3,972
2,194
11,388
13,582
(6,436)1974Nov-01   3-30
Park Highland250
Bellevue, WA25,127
9,391
38,224
12,255
9,391
50,479
59,870
(10,986)1993Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Fullerton192
Fullerton, CA25,320
11,019
45,932
3,377
11,019
49,309
60,328
(9,000)2004Apr-14   5-30

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20162018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Fountain Court320
Seattle, WA
6,702
27,306
10,809
6,585
38,232
44,817
(21,314)2000Mar-00   3-30
Fourth & U171
Berkeley, CA
8,879
52,351
2,621
8,879
54,972
63,851
(13,809)2010Apr-10   3-30
Fox Plaza443
San Francisco, CA
39,731
92,706
18,477
39,731
111,183
150,914
(15,448)1968Feb-13   3-30
Hillsdale Garden697
San Mateo, CA
22,000
94,681
21,533
22,000
116,214
138,214
(44,137)1948Sep-06   3-30
Hope Ranch108
Santa Barbara, CA
4,078
16,877
2,675
4,208
19,422
23,630
(6,308)1965Mar-07   3-30
Joule295
Seattle, WA
14,558
69,417
3,849
14,558
73,266
87,824
(18,880)2010Mar-10   3-30
Kings Road196
Los Angeles, CA
4,023
9,527
12,514
4,031
22,033
26,064
(12,625)1979Jun-97   3-30
Lafayette Highlands150
Lafayette, CA
17,774
41,473
851
17,774
42,324
60,098
(4,330)1973Apr-14   5-30
Lakeshore Landing308
San Mateo, CA
38,155
89,028
4,172
38,155
93,200
131,355
(10,025)1988Apr-14   5-30
Laurels at Mill Creek164
Mill Creek, WA
1,559
6,430
5,701
1,595
12,095
13,690
(8,373)1981Dec-96   3-30
Lawrence Station336
Sunnyvale, CA
45,532
106,735
517
45,532
107,252
152,784
(13,299)2012Apr-14   5-30
Le Parc140
Santa Clara, CA
3,090
7,421
11,503
3,092
18,922
22,014
(13,388)1975Feb-94   3-30
Marbrisa202
Long Beach, CA
4,700
18,605
7,913
4,760
26,458
31,218
(12,247)1987Sep-02   3-30
Marina City Club (6) 
101
Marina Del Rey, CA

28,167
42,537

70,704
70,704
(20,352)1971Jan-04   3-30
Marina Cove (7) 
292
Santa Clara, CA
5,320
16,431
13,464
5,324
29,891
35,215
(20,354)1974Jun-94   3-30
Mariner's Place105
Oxnard, CA
1,555
6,103
2,218
1,562
8,314
9,876
(4,954)1987May-00   3-30
MB 360360
San Francisco, CA
21,421
114,376
121,769
42,001
215,565
257,566
(12,003)2014Apr-14   3-30
Mesa Village133
Clairemont, CA
1,888
7,498
1,501
1,894
8,993
10,887
(4,323)1963Dec-02   3-30
Mio103
San Jose, CA
11,012
39,982
182
11,012
40,164
51,176
(1,363)2015Jan-16   3-30
Mira Monte354
Mira Mesa, CA
7,165
28,459
9,962
7,186
38,400
45,586
(20,783)1982Dec-02   3-30
Miracle Mile/Marbella236
Los Angeles, CA
7,791
23,075
13,759
7,886
36,739
44,625
(22,818)1988Aug-97   3-30
Mission Hills282
Oceanside, CA
10,099
38,778
5,762
10,167
44,472
54,639
(18,507)1984Jul-05   3-30
Mission Peaks453
Fremont, CA
46,499
108,498
2,168
46,499
110,666
157,165
(11,305)1995Apr-14   5-30
Mission Peaks II336
Fremont, CA
31,429
73,334
3,170
31,429
76,504
107,933
(7,962)1989Apr-14   5-30
Monterey Villas122
Oxnard, CA
2,349
5,579
6,117
2,424
11,621
14,045
(6,834)1974Jul-97   3-30
Muse152
North Hollywood, CA
7,822
33,436
2,457
7,823
35,892
43,715
(9,961)2011Feb-11   3-30
Museum Park117
San Jose, CA
13,864
32,348
934
13,864
33,282
47,146
(3,438)2002Apr-14   5-30
Paragon Apartments301
Fremont, CA
32,230
77,320
589
32,230
77,909
110,139
(6,431)2013Jul-14   3-30
Park Catalina90
Los Angeles, CA
4,710
18,839
2,785
4,710
21,624
26,334
(3,739)2002Jun-12   3-30
Park Viridian320
Anaheim, CA
15,894
63,574
1,727
15,894
65,301
81,195
(6,673)2008Apr-14   5-30
Park West126
San Francisco, CA
9,424
21,988
11,278
9,424
33,266
42,690
(5,609)1958Sep-12   3-30
Parkwood at Mill Creek240
Mill Creek, WA
10,680
42,722
1,896
10,680
44,618
55,298
(4,667)1989Apr-14   5-30
      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Pinnacle on Lake Washington180
Renton, WA17,499
7,760
31,041
2,893
7,760
33,934
41,694
(5,993)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place253
Santa Ana, CA36,478
15,810
66,401
4,703
15,810
71,104
86,914
(12,752)2002Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II364
Chula Vista, CA37,272
17,023
68,093
3,691
17,023
71,784
88,807
(13,000)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Talega362
San Clemente, CA41,647
19,292
77,168
2,771
19,292
79,939
99,231
(14,268)2002Apr-14   5-30
Sage at Cupertino230
San Jose, CA51,690
35,719
53,449
3,467
35,719
56,916
92,635
(3,689)1971Mar-17   3-30
Stevenson Place200
Fremont, CA19,840
996
5,582
12,827
1,001
18,404
19,405
(13,221)1975Apr-00   3-30
Summerhill Park100
Sunnyvale, CA12,269
2,654
4,918
11,132
2,656
16,048
18,704
(10,309)1988Sep-88   3-30
The Audrey at Belltown137
Seattle, WA19,767
9,228
36,911
958
9,228
37,869
47,097
(6,618)1992Apr-14   5-30
The Barkley (3)
161
Anaheim, CA14,843

8,520
7,001
2,353
13,168
15,521
(8,354)1984Apr-00   3-30
The Dylan184
West Hollywood, CA59,163
19,984
82,286
834
19,990
83,114
103,104
(12,396)2015Mar-15   3-30
The Huntington276
Huntington Beach, CA27,707
10,374
41,495
5,028
10,374
46,523
56,897
(11,692)1975Jun-12   3-30
The Huxley187
West Hollywood, CA53,874
19,362
75,641
1,321
19,371
76,953
96,324
(11,748)2014Mar-15   3-30
The Landing at Jack London Square282
Oakland, CA49,421
33,554
78,292
5,908
33,554
84,200
117,754
(16,132)2001Apr-14   5-30
The Palms at Laguna Niguel460
Laguna Niguel, CA52,887
23,584
94,334
8,094
23,584
102,428
126,012
(18,599)1988Apr-14   5-30
The Waterford238
San Jose, CA29,252
11,808
24,500
15,956
15,165
37,099
52,264
(21,980)2000Jun-00   3-30
Valley Park160
Fountain Valley, CA20,875
3,361
13,420
5,949
3,761
18,969
22,730
(10,761)1969Nov-01   3-30
Villa Angelina256
Placentia, CA27,184
4,498
17,962
7,398
4,962
24,896
29,858
(14,497)1970Nov-01   3-30
Villa Granada270
Santa Clara, CA54,307
38,299
89,365
1,732
38,299
91,097
129,396
(16,216)2010Apr-14   5-30
Wandering Creek156
Kent, WA5,254
1,285
4,980
4,833
1,296
9,802
11,098
(7,521)1986Nov-95   3-30
Wilshire Promenade149
Fullerton, CA16,189
3,118
7,385
9,124
3,797
15,830
19,627
(10,725)1992Jan-97   3-30
 13,456
 $1,806,626
$716,537
$2,264,308
$478,675
$726,494
$2,733,026
$3,459,520
$(865,715)   
              
Unencumbered Communities             
Alessio624
Los Angeles, CA
32,136
128,543
9,979
32,136
138,522
170,658
(25,383)2001Apr-14   5-30
Allegro97
Valley Village, CA
5,869
23,977
2,304
5,869
26,281
32,150
(9,394)2010Oct-10   3-30
Allure at Scripps Ranch194
San Diego, CA
11,923
47,690
1,394
11,923
49,084
61,007
(8,699)2002Apr-14   5-30
Alpine Village301
Alpine, CA
4,967
19,728
8,602
4,982
28,315
33,297
(15,526)1971Dec-02   3-30
Anavia250
Anaheim, CA
15,925
63,712
7,985
15,925
71,697
87,622
(19,857)2009Dec-10   3-30
Annaliese56
Seattle, WA
4,727
14,229
613
4,726
14,843
19,569
(3,047)2009Jan-13   3-30
Apex366
Milpitas, CA
44,240
103,251
3,321
44,240
106,572
150,812
(15,479)2014Aug-14   3-30
Aqua Marina Del Rey500
Marina Del Rey, CA
58,442
175,326
13,232
58,442
188,558
247,000
(35,960)2001Apr-14   5-30
Ascent90
Kirkland, WA
3,924
11,862
2,014
3,924
13,876
17,800
(3,547)1988Oct-12   3-30

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ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20162018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Pinehurst (8) 
28
Ventura, CA

1,711
519
6
2,224
2,230
(1,344)1973Dec-04   3-24
Pinnacle Sonata268
Bothell, WA
14,647
58,586
1,911
14,647
60,497
75,144
(6,089)2000Apr-14   5-30
Pointe at Cupertino116
Cupertino, CA
4,505
17,605
11,631
4,505
29,236
33,741
(13,938)1963Aug-98   3-30
Radius264
Redwood City, CA
11,702
152,336
(39)11,702
152,297
163,999
(14,159)2015Apr-14   3-30
Reed Square100
Sunnyvale, CA
6,873
16,037
7,788
6,873
23,825
30,698
(5,865)1970Jan-12   3-30
Regency at Encino75
Encino, CA
3,184
12,737
3,066
3,184
15,803
18,987
(4,623)1989Dec-09   3-30
Renaissance at Uptown Orange460
Orange, CA
27,870
111,482
3,165
27,870
114,647
142,517
(11,618)2007Apr-14   5-30
Reveal438
Woodland Hills, CA
25,073
121,314
854
25,073
122,168
147,241
(8,165)2010Apr-15   3-30
Salmon Run at Perry Creek132
Bothell, WA
3,717
11,483
1,781
3,801
13,180
16,981
(7,106)2000Oct-00   3-30
Sammamish View153
Bellevue, WA
3,324
7,501
6,497
3,331
13,991
17,322
(11,078)1986Nov-94   3-30
101 San Fernando323
San Jose, CA
4,173
58,961
9,052
4,173
68,013
72,186
(16,920)2001Jul-10   3-30
San Marcos432
Richmond, CA
15,563
36,204
28,870
22,866
57,771
80,637
(26,023)2003Nov-03   3-30
Santee Court/Santee Village238
Los Angeles, CA
9,581
40,317
4,935
9,582
45,251
54,833
(10,633)2004Oct-10   3-30
Shadow Point172
Spring Valley, CA
2,812
11,170
2,818
2,820
13,980
16,800
(6,781)1983Dec-02   3-30
Shadowbrook418
Redmond, WA
19,292
77,168
3,028
19,292
80,196
99,488
(8,197)1986Apr-14   5-30
Slater 116108
Kirkland, WA
7,379
22,138
540
7,379
22,678
30,057
(2,621)2013Sep-13   3-30
Solstice280
Sunnyvale, CA
34,444
147,262
4,404
34,444
151,666
186,110
(17,915)2014Apr-14   5-30
Stonehedge Village196
Bothell, WA
3,167
12,603
5,889
3,201
18,458
21,659
(12,004)1986Oct-97   3-30
Summit Park300
San Diego, CA
5,959
23,670
5,523
5,977
29,175
35,152
(14,340)1972Dec-02   3-30
Taylor 28197
Seattle, WA
13,915
57,700
648
13,915
58,348
72,263
(5,840)2008Apr-14   5-30
The Avery121
Los Angeles, CA
6,964
29,922
105
6,964
30,027
36,991
(2,793)2014Mar-14   3-30
The Cairns100
Seattle, WA
6,937
20,679
1,195
6,939
21,872
28,811
(7,191)2006Jun-07   3-30
The Commons264
Campbell, CA
12,555
29,307
5,378
12,556
34,684
47,240
(9,005)1973Jul-10   3-30
The Grand243
Oakland, CA
4,531
89,208
5,646
4,531
94,854
99,385
(27,586)2009Jan-09   3-30
The Hallie292
Pasadena, CA
2,202
4,794
51,281
8,385
49,892
58,277
(21,785)1972Apr-97   3-30
The Lofts at Pinehurst118
Ventura, CA
1,570
3,912
4,648
1,618
8,512
10,130
(4,933)1971Jun-97   3-30
The Stuart188
Pasadena, CA
13,574
54,298
1,857
13,574
56,155
69,729
(5,919)2007Apr-14   5-30
 The Trails of Redmond423
Redmond, WA
21,930
87,720
2,992
21,930
90,712
112,642
(9,312)1985Apr-14   5-30
Tiffany Court101
Los Angeles, CA
6,949
27,796
906
6,949
28,702
35,651
(2,902)1987Apr-14   5-30
Trabuco Villas132
Lake Forest, CA
3,638
8,640
2,707
3,890
11,095
14,985
(7,091)1985Oct-97   3-30
Via284
Sunnyvale, CA
22,000
82,270
1,792
22,016
84,046
106,062
(19,028)2011Jul-11   3-30
Villa Siena272
Costa Mesa, CA
13,842
55,367
3,627
13,842
58,994
72,836
(5,937)1974Apr-14   5-30
      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Ashton Sherman Village264
Los Angeles, CA
23,550
93,811
489
23,550
94,300
117,850
(6,777)2014Dec-16   3-30
Avant440
Los Angeles, CA
32,379
137,940
1,949
32,379
139,889
172,268
(16,452)2014Jun-15   3-30
Avenue 64224
Emeryville, CA
27,235
64,403
14,377
27,235
78,780
106,015
(13,015)2007Apr-14   5-30
Aviara (4)
166
Mercer Island, WA

49,813
1,063

50,876
50,876
(9,998)2013Apr-14   5-30
Axis 2300115
Irvine, CA
5,405
33,585
1,674
5,405
35,259
40,664
(12,341)2010Aug-10   3-30
Bella Villagio231
San Jose, CA
17,247
40,343
3,540
17,247
43,883
61,130
(13,122)2004Sep-10   3-30
Bellerive63
Los Angeles, CA
5,401
21,803
1,189
5,401
22,992
28,393
(6,962)2011Aug-11   3-30
Belmont Terrace71
Belmont, CA
4,446
10,290
6,946
4,473
17,209
21,682
(8,257)1974Oct-06   3-30
Bennett Lofts165
San Francisco, CA
21,771
50,800
29,672
28,371
73,872
102,243
(16,319)2004Dec-12   3-30
Bernardo Crest216
San Diego, CA
10,802
43,209
3,665
10,802
46,874
57,676
(8,539)1988Apr-14   5-30
Bonita Cedars120
Bonita, CA
2,496
9,913
5,160
2,503
15,066
17,569
(7,598)1983Dec-02   3-30
Boulevard172
Fremont, CA
3,520
8,182
13,860
3,580
21,982
25,562
(17,002)1978Jan-96   3-30
Bridle Trails108
Kirkland, WA
1,500
5,930
6,154
1,531
12,053
13,584
(8,499)1986Oct-97   3-30
Brighton Ridge264
Renton, WA
2,623
10,800
5,486
2,656
16,253
18,909
(11,818)1986Dec-96   3-30
Bristol Commons188
Sunnyvale, CA
5,278
11,853
9,272
5,293
21,110
26,403
(14,211)1989Jan-95   3-30
416 on Broadway115
Glendale, CA
8,557
34,235
2,973
8,557
37,208
45,765
(10,982)2009Dec-10   3-30
Bunker Hill456
Los Angeles, CA
11,498
27,871
83,972
11,639
111,702
123,341
(54,527)1968Mar-98   3-30
Camarillo Oaks564
Camarillo, CA
10,953
25,254
7,791
11,075
32,923
43,998
(23,428)1985Jul-96   3-30
Cambridge Park320
San Diego, CA
18,185
72,739
2,974
18,185
75,713
93,898
(13,776)1998Apr-14   5-30
Camino Ruiz Square159
Camarillo, CA
6,871
26,119
1,965
6,931
28,024
34,955
(11,628)1990Dec-06   3-30
Canyon Oaks250
San Ramon, CA
19,088
44,473
4,232
19,088
48,705
67,793
(19,542)2005May-07   3-30
Canyon Pointe250
Bothell, WA
4,692
18,288
8,142
4,693
26,429
31,122
(14,475)1990Oct-03   3-30
Capri at Sunny Hills102
Fullerton, CA
3,337
13,320
9,319
4,048
21,928
25,976
(13,479)1961Sep-01   3-30
Carmel Landing356
San Diego, CA
16,725
66,901
7,589
16,725
74,490
91,215
(13,639)1989Apr-14   5-30
Carmel Summit246
San Diego, CA
14,968
59,871
3,514
14,968
63,385
78,353
(11,342)1989Apr-14   5-30
Castle Creek216
Newcastle, WA
4,149
16,028
4,500
4,833
19,844
24,677
(13,953)1998Dec-98   3-30
Catalina Gardens128
Los Angeles, CA
6,714
26,856
1,485
6,714
28,341
35,055
(5,018)1987Apr-14   5-30
CBC Apartments & The Sweeps239
Goleta, CA
11,841
45,320
6,556
11,906
51,811
63,717
(24,758)1962Jan-06   3-30
Cedar Terrace180
Bellevue, WA
5,543
16,442
7,214
5,652
23,547
29,199
(11,598)1984Jan-05   3-30
CentrePointe224
San Diego, CA
3,405
7,743
21,354
3,442
29,060
32,502
(18,300)1974Jun-97   3-30
Chestnut Street Apartments96
Santa Cruz, CA
6,582
15,689
1,995
6,582
17,684
24,266
(6,512)2002Jul-08   3-30
Collins on Pine76
Seattle, WA
7,276
22,226
328
7,276
22,554
29,830
(3,520)2013May-14   3-30

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20162018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs       
    Initial costcapitalizedGross amount carried at close of period    
 Apartment   Buildings andsubsequent toLand andBuildings and AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
PropertyHomesLocationEncumbranceLandimprovementsacquisitionimprovementsimprovements
Total (1)
depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Village Green272
La Habra, CA
6,488
36,768
2,820
6,488
39,588
46,076
(4,132)1971Apr-14   5-30
Vista Belvedere76
Tiburon, CA
5,573
11,901
8,205
5,573
20,106
25,679
(8,793)1963Aug-04   3-30
Vox Apartments58
Seattle, WA
5,545
16,635
79
5,545
16,714
22,259
(1,802)2013Oct-13   3-30
Walnut Heights163
Walnut, CA
4,858
19,168
4,269
4,887
23,408
28,295
(10,501)1964Oct-03   3-30
Wharfside Pointe155
Seattle, WA
2,245
7,020
11,286
2,258
18,293
20,551
(11,308)1990Jun-94   3-30
Willow Lake508
San Jose, CA
43,194
101,030
9,603
43,194
110,633
153,827
(17,032)1989Oct-12   3-30
5600 Wilshire284
Los Angeles, CA
30,535
91,604
1,004
30,535
92,608
123,143
(9,435)2008Apr-14   5-30
Wilshire La Brea478
Los Angeles, CA
56,932
211,998
7,368
56,932
219,366
276,298
(25,646)2014Apr-14   5-30
Windsor Ridge216
Sunnyvale, CA
4,017
10,315
15,508
4,021
25,819
29,840
(17,389)1989Mar-89   3-30
Woodland Commons302
Bellevue, WA
2,040
8,727
22,031
2,044
30,754
32,798
(16,605)1978Mar-90   3-30
Woodside Village145
Ventura, CA
5,331
21,036
3,751
5,341
24,777
30,118
(10,673)1987Dec-04   3-30
 31,481
 $
$1,693,968
$6,072,893
$977,660
$1,738,155
$7,006,366
$8,744,521
$(1,446,609)   
      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Corbella at Juanita Bay169
Kirkland, WA
5,801
17,415
3,165
5,801
20,580
26,381
(6,279)1978Nov-10   3-30
Cortesia308
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
13,912
55,649
2,492
13,912
58,141
72,053
(10,430)1999Apr-14   5-30
Country Villas180
Oceanside, CA
4,174
16,583
5,074
4,187
21,644
25,831
(11,954)1976Dec-02   3-30
Crow Canyon400
San Ramon, CA
37,579
87,685
9,894
37,579
97,579
135,158
(17,605)1992Apr-14   5-30
Deer Valley171
San Rafael, CA
21,478
50,116
2,481
21,478
52,597
74,075
(9,580)1996Apr-14   5-30
Delano126
Redmond, WA
7,470
22,511
1,330
7,470
23,841
31,311
(5,852)2005Dec-11   3-30
Devonshire276
Hemet, CA
3,470
13,786
4,993
3,482
18,767
22,249
(10,271)1988Dec-02   3-30
Ellington220
Bellevue, WA
15,066
45,249
3,535
15,066
48,784
63,850
(7,810)1994Jul-14   3-30
Emerald Pointe160
Diamond Bar, CA
8,458
33,832
1,869
8,458
35,701
44,159
(6,477)1989Apr-14   5-30
Emerald Ridge180
Bellevue, WA
3,449
7,801
5,871
3,449
13,672
17,121
(10,213)1987Nov-94   3-30
Emerson Valley Village144
Los Angeles, CA
13,378
53,240
408
13,378
53,648
67,026
(3,861)2012Dec-16   3-30
Enso183
San Jose, CA
21,397
71,135
1,490
21,397
72,625
94,022
(7,869)2014Dec-15   3-30
Esplanade278
San Jose, CA
18,170
40,086
13,540
18,429
53,367
71,796
(26,905)2002Apr-04   3-30
Essex Skyline349
Santa Ana, CA
21,537
146,099
7,313
21,537
153,412
174,949
(35,662)2008Apr-10   3-30
Evergreen Heights200
Kirkland, WA
3,566
13,395
6,026
3,649
19,338
22,987
(13,793)1990Jun-97   3-30
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (5) 
74
Newport Beach, CA

7,850
7,923

15,773
15,773
(10,717)1972Jun-99   3-28
Fairwood Pond194
Renton, WA
5,296
15,564
3,800
5,297
19,363
24,660
(9,745)1997Oct-04   3-30
Foothill Commons394
Bellevue, WA
2,435
9,821
39,812
2,440
49,628
52,068
(42,805)1978Mar-90   3-30
Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks176
San Ramon, CA
5,875
13,992
10,803
5,964
24,706
30,670
(16,790)1985Feb-97   3-30
Forest View192
Renton, WA
3,731
14,530
2,843
3,731
17,373
21,104
(9,071)1998Oct-03   3-30
Fountain Court320
Seattle, WA
6,702
27,306
12,238
6,585
39,661
46,246
(25,952)2000Mar-00   3-30
Fourth & U171
Berkeley, CA
8,879
52,351
3,228
8,879
55,579
64,458
(17,580)2010Apr-10   3-30
Fox Plaza445
San Francisco, CA
39,731
92,706
28,996
39,731
121,702
161,433
(27,308)1968Feb-13   3-30
The Henley I/The Henley II215
Glendale, CA
6,695
16,753
26,648
6,733
43,363
50,096
(22,504)1970Jun-99   3-30
Hillsdale Garden697
San Mateo, CA
22,000
94,681
23,237
22,000
117,918
139,918
(53,970)1948Sep-06   3-30
Hope Ranch108
Santa Barbara, CA
4,078
16,877
2,915
4,208
19,662
23,870
(7,931)1965Mar-07   3-30
Joule295
Seattle, WA
14,558
69,417
4,872
14,558
74,289
88,847
(24,020)2010Mar-10   3-30
Kings Road196
Los Angeles, CA
4,023
9,527
19,171
4,031
28,690
32,721
(15,924)1979Jun-97   3-30
Lafayette Highlands150
Lafayette, CA
17,774
41,473
2,773
17,774
44,246
62,020
(7,883)1973Apr-14   5-30
Lakeshore Landing308
San Mateo, CA
38,155
89,028
7,166
38,155
96,194
134,349
(18,412)1988Apr-14   5-30
Laurels at Mill Creek164
Mill Creek, WA
1,559
6,430
7,228
1,595
13,622
15,217
(9,827)1981Dec-96   3-30

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)


       Costs       
     Initial cost capitalized Gross amount carried at close of period    
  Square    Buildings and subsequent Land and Buildings and  AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
Property FootageLocationEncumbrance Landimprovementsto acquisitionimprovementsimprovementsTotal(1)depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Other real estate assets             
 Hollywood34,000
Los Angeles, CA$
$10,200
$13,800
$14
$10,200
$13,814
$24,014
$(3,934)1938Jul-06    3-30
Derian Office Building106,564
Irvine, CA
3,079
12,315
4,049
4,308
15,135
19,443
(12,676)1983Jul-00    3-30
 140,564
 $
$13,279
$26,115
$4,063
$14,508
$28,949
$43,457
$(16,610)   
              
Total$2,191,481
$2,501,616
$8,663,818
$1,510,872
$2,559,743
$10,116,563
$12,676,306
$(2,311,546)   
      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Lawrence Station336
Sunnyvale, CA
45,532
106,735
1,530
45,532
108,265
153,797
(23,222)2012Apr-14   5-30
Le Parc140
Santa Clara, CA
3,090
7,421
12,694
3,092
20,113
23,205
(15,581)1975Feb-94   3-30
Marbrisa202
Long Beach, CA
4,700
18,605
9,216
4,760
27,761
32,521
(15,568)1987Sep-02   3-30
Marina City Club (6)
101
Marina Del Rey, CA

28,167
29,030

57,197
57,197
(26,137)1971Jan-04   3-30
Marina Cove (7)
292
Santa Clara, CA
5,320
16,431
15,312
5,324
31,739
37,063
(24,319)1974Jun-94   3-30
Mariner's Place105
Oxnard, CA
1,555
6,103
2,464
1,562
8,560
10,122
(5,668)1987May-00   3-30
MB 360360
San Francisco, CA
21,421
114,376
129,017
42,001
222,813
264,814
(31,219)2014Apr-14   3-30
Mesa Village133
Clairemont, CA
1,888
7,498
2,336
1,894
9,828
11,722
(5,120)1963Dec-02   3-30
Mill Creek at Windermere400
San Ramon, CA
29,551
69,032
5,452
29,551
74,484
104,035
(29,077)2005Sep-07   3-30
Mio103
San Jose, CA
11,012
39,982
438
11,012
40,420
51,432
(4,232)2015Jan-16   3-30
Mirabella188
Marina Del Rey, CA
6,180
26,673
16,128
6,270
42,711
48,981
(24,505)2000May-00   3-30
Mira Monte354
Mira Mesa, CA
7,165
28,459
11,509
7,186
39,947
47,133
(23,737)1982Dec-02   3-30
Miracle Mile/Marbella236
Los Angeles, CA
7,791
23,075
14,830
7,886
37,810
45,696
(26,268)1988Aug-97   3-30
Mission Hills282
Oceanside, CA
10,099
38,778
7,820
10,167
46,530
56,697
(22,211)1984Jul-05   3-30
Mission Peaks453
Fremont, CA
46,499
108,498
6,275
46,499
114,773
161,272
(20,332)1995Apr-14   5-30
Mission Peaks II336
Fremont, CA
31,429
73,334
5,549
31,429
78,883
110,312
(14,566)1989Apr-14   5-30
Montclaire390
Sunnyvale, CA
4,842
19,776
26,772
4,997
46,393
51,390
(40,215)1973Dec-88   3-30
Monterey Villas122
Oxnard, CA
2,349
5,579
6,723
2,424
12,227
14,651
(7,958)1974Jul-97   3-30
Muse152
North Hollywood, CA
7,822
33,436
3,201
7,823
36,636
44,459
(12,606)2011Feb-11   3-30
Museum Park117
San Jose, CA
13,864
32,348
1,642
13,864
33,990
47,854
(6,180)2002Apr-14   5-30
Palm Valley1,098
San Jose, CA
133,802
312,205
8,537
133,802
320,742
454,544
(22,477)2008Jan-17   3-30
Paragon Apartments301
Fremont, CA
32,230
77,320
1,553
32,230
78,873
111,103
(11,935)2013Jul-14   3-30
Park Catalina90
Los Angeles, CA
4,710
18,839
3,224
4,710
22,063
26,773
(5,926)2002Jun-12   3-30
Park Hill at Issaquah245
Issaquah, WA
7,284
21,937
8,668
7,284
30,605
37,889
(14,860)1999Feb-99   3-30
Park Viridian320
Anaheim, CA
15,894
63,574
3,302
15,894
66,876
82,770
(12,099)2008Apr-14   5-30
Park West126
San Francisco, CA
9,424
21,988
12,288
9,424
34,276
43,700
(9,855)1958Sep-12   3-30
Parkwood at Mill Creek240
Mill Creek, WA
10,680
42,722
2,808
10,680
45,530
56,210
(8,402)1989Apr-14   5-30
Pathways at Bixby Village296
Long Beach, CA
4,083
16,757
20,936
6,239
35,537
41,776
(30,520)1975Feb-91   3-30
Piedmont396
Bellevue, WA
19,848
59,606
11,970
19,848
71,576
91,424
(13,138)1969May-14   3-30
Pinehurst (8)
28
Ventura, CA

1,711
648

2,359
2,359
(1,359)1973Dec-04   3-24
Pinnacle Sonata268
Bothell, WA
14,647
58,586
3,398
14,647
61,984
76,631
(11,047)2000Apr-14   5-30
Pointe at Cupertino116
Cupertino, CA
4,505
17,605
12,182
4,505
29,787
34,292
(17,583)1963Aug-98   3-30

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Radius264
Redwood City, CA
11,702
152,336
322
11,702
152,658
164,360
(27,287)2015Apr-14   3-30
Reed Square100
Sunnyvale, CA
6,873
16,037
8,274
6,873
24,311
31,184
(8,840)1970Jan-12   3-30
Regency at Encino75
Encino, CA
3,184
12,737
3,615
3,184
16,352
19,536
(6,157)1989Dec-09   3-30
Renaissance at Uptown Orange460
Orange, CA
27,870
111,482
4,959
27,870
116,441
144,311
(20,912)2007Apr-14   5-30
Reveal438
Woodland Hills, CA
25,073
121,314
1,462
25,073
122,776
147,849
(17,821)2010Apr-15   3-30
Salmon Run at Perry Creek132
Bothell, WA
3,717
11,483
2,502
3,801
13,901
17,702
(8,211)2000Oct-00   3-30
Sammamish View153
Bellevue, WA
3,324
7,501
7,056
3,331
14,550
17,881
(12,089)1986Nov-94   3-30
101 San Fernando323
San Jose, CA
4,173
58,961
11,773
4,173
70,734
74,907
(23,484)2001Jul-10   3-30
San Marcos432
Richmond, CA
15,563
36,204
32,572
22,866
61,473
84,339
(31,117)2003Nov-03   3-30
Santee Court/Santee Village238
Los Angeles, CA
9,581
40,317
9,296
9,582
49,612
59,194
(14,575)2004Oct-10   3-30
Shadow Point172
Spring Valley, CA
2,812
11,170
3,802
2,820
14,964
17,784
(8,108)1983Dec-02   3-30
Shadowbrook418
Redmond, WA
19,292
77,168
5,001
19,292
82,169
101,461
(14,797)1986Apr-14   5-30
Slater 116108
Kirkland, WA
7,379
22,138
916
7,379
23,054
30,433
(4,293)2013Sep-13   3-30
Solstice280
Sunnyvale, CA
34,444
147,262
5,603
34,444
152,865
187,309
(31,396)2014Apr-14   5-30
Station Park Green - Phase I121
San Mateo, CA
14,923
82,552
553
14,924
83,104
98,028
(2,896)2018Mar-183-30
Stonehedge Village196
Bothell, WA
3,167
12,603
7,125
3,201
19,694
22,895
(13,784)1986Oct-97   3-30
Summit Park300
San Diego, CA
5,959
23,670
7,507
5,977
31,159
37,136
(16,895)1972Dec-02   3-30
Taylor 28197
Seattle, WA
13,915
57,700
2,913
13,915
60,613
74,528
(10,586)2008Apr-14   5-30
The Avery121
Los Angeles, CA
6,964
29,922
459
6,964
30,381
37,345
(4,867)2014Mar-14   3-30
The Bernard63
Seattle, WA
3,699
11,345
715
3,689
12,070
15,759
(3,068)2008Sep-11   3-30
The Cairns99
Seattle, WA
6,937
20,679
1,965
6,939
22,642
29,581
(8,970)2006Jun-07   3-30
The Commons264
Campbell, CA
12,555
29,307
8,468
12,556
37,774
50,330
(12,685)1973Jul-10   3-30
The Elliot at Mukilteo301
Mukilteo, WA
2,498
10,595
16,549
2,824
26,818
29,642
(19,937)1981Jan-97   3-30
The Grand243
Oakland, CA
4,531
89,208
7,131
4,531
96,339
100,870
(34,186)2009Jan-09   3-30
The Hallie292
Pasadena, CA
2,202
4,794
54,029
8,385
52,640
61,025
(30,937)1972Apr-97   3-30
The Lofts at Pinehurst118
Ventura, CA
1,570
3,912
5,102
1,618
8,966
10,584
(5,728)1971Jun-97   3-30
The Palisades192
Bellevue, WA
1,560
6,242
13,055
1,565
19,292
20,857
(16,842)1977May-90   3-30
The Stuart188
Pasadena, CA
13,574
54,298
2,321
13,574
56,619
70,193
(10,547)2007Apr-14   5-30
 The Trails of Redmond423
Redmond, WA
21,930
87,720
5,006
21,930
92,726
114,656
(16,701)1985Apr-14   5-30
Tierra Vista404
Oxnard, CA
13,652
53,336
5,415
13,661
58,742
72,403
(29,836)2001Jan-01   3-30
Tiffany Court101
Los Angeles, CA
6,949
27,796
1,687
6,949
29,483
36,432
(5,263)1987Apr-14   5-30
Trabuco Villas132
Lake Forest, CA
3,638
8,640
3,643
3,890
12,031
15,921
(8,134)1985Oct-97   3-30

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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)


      Costs
       
    Initial cost capitalized
Gross amount carried at close of period     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Via284
Sunnyvale, CA
22,000
82,270
2,908
22,016
85,162
107,178
(24,816)2011Jul-11   3-30
Villa Siena272
Costa Mesa, CA
13,842
55,367
7,249
13,842
62,616
76,458
(11,592)1974Apr-14   5-30
Village Green272
La Habra, CA
6,488
36,768
3,826
6,488
40,594
47,082
(7,652)1971Apr-14   5-30
Vista Belvedere76
Tiburon, CA
5,573
11,901
8,708
5,573
20,609
26,182
(11,033)1963Aug-04   3-30
Vox Apartments58
Seattle, WA
5,545
16,635
271
5,545
16,906
22,451
(2,936)2013Oct-13   3-30
Walnut Heights163
Walnut, CA
4,858
19,168
5,383
4,887
24,522
29,409
(12,592)1964Oct-03   3-30
Wharfside Pointe155
Seattle, WA
2,245
7,020
12,046
2,258
19,053
21,311
(13,796)1990Jun-94   3-30
Willow Lake508
San Jose, CA
43,194
101,030
14,040
43,194
115,070
158,264
(27,006)1989Oct-12   3-30
5600 Wilshire284
Los Angeles, CA
30,535
91,604
2,258
30,535
93,862
124,397
(16,636)2008Apr-14   5-30
Wilshire La Brea478
Los Angeles, CA
56,932
211,998
10,929
56,932
222,927
279,859
(44,801)2014Apr-14   5-30
Windsor Ridge216
Sunnyvale, CA
4,017
10,315
16,659
4,021
26,970
30,991
(21,175)1989Mar-89   3-30
Woodland Commons302
Bellevue, WA
2,040
8,727
23,306
2,044
32,029
34,073
(20,855)1978Mar-90   3-30
Woodside Village145
Ventura, CA
5,331
21,036
4,179
5,341
25,205
30,546
(12,674)1987Dec-04   3-30
 35,592
 $
$1,923,612
$6,604,680
$1,352,987
$1,970,554
$7,910,725
$9,881,279
$(2,329,714)   
       Costs       
     Initial cost capitalized Gross amount carried at close of period    
  Square    Buildings and subsequent Land and Buildings and  AccumulatedDate ofDateLives
Property FootageLocationEncumbrance Landimprovementsto acquisitionimprovementsimprovementsTotal(1)depreciationconstructionacquired(years)
Other real estate assets             
Derian Office Building106,716
Irvine, CA
3,079
12,315
9,908
4,308
20,994
25,302
(14,119)1983Jul-00    3-30
 106,716
 $
$3,079
$12,315
$9,908
$4,308
$20,994
$25,302
$(14,119)   
              
Total$1,806,626
$2,643,228
$8,881,303
$1,841,570
$2,701,356
$10,664,745
$13,366,101
$(3,209,548)   
(1) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $10.0$10.3 billion (unaudited).
(2) A portion of land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2070.
(3) The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2082.
(4) The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2070.
(5) The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2027.
(6) The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring 2067.
(7) A portion of land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring in 2028.
(8) The land is leased pursuant to a ground lease expiring in 2028.

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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20162018
(Dollars in thousands)



A summary of activity for rental properties and accumulated depreciation is as follows:
2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 20142018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016
Rental properties:     Accumulated depreciation:          Accumulated depreciation:     
Balance at beginning of year$12,331,469
 $11,244,681
 $5,443,757
Balance at beginning of year$1,949,892
 $1,564,806
 $1,254,886
$13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
Balance at beginning of year$2,769,297
 $2,311,546
 $1,949,892
Acquisition, development, and improvement of real estate (1) (2)
609,669
 1,333,102
 5,833,617
Depreciation expense (1)
432,165
 402,687
 320,921
Acquisition, development, and improvement of real estate325,986
 700,892
 609,669
Depreciation expense478,721
 464,043
 432,165
Disposition of real estate and other(264,832) (246,314) (32,693)Depreciation expense - Disposals and other(70,511) (17,601) (11,001)(321,958) (28,367) (264,832)Depreciation expense - Disposals and other(38,470) (6,292) (70,511)
Reclassification from other assets and into building and improvements, net
 1,826
 4,756
Balance at the end of year$3,209,548
 $2,769,297
 $2,311,546
Balance at the end of year$12,676,306
 $12,331,469
 $11,244,681
Balance at the end of year$2,311,546
 $1,949,892
 $1,564,806
$13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 

 

 


(1) Reclassifications

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Document




101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

† The schedules and certain exhibits to this agreement, as set forth in the agreement, have not been made in prior periodsfiled herewith. The Company agrees to conformfurnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the current year's presentation.Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
(2) Amount for 2014 includes $5.2 billion related to BRE merger.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of San Mateo, State of California, on February 24, 2017.21, 2019.
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
  
 By:  /S/ ANGELA L. KLEIMAN
 Angela L. Kleiman
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer, Principal Financial Officer)
  
 By:  /S/ JOHN FARIAS
 John Farias
 GroupSenior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
  
 
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
By: Essex Property Trust, Inc., its general partner
  
 By:  /S/ ANGELA L. KLEIMAN
 Angela L. Kleiman
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer, Principal Financial Officer)
  
 By:  /S/ JOHN FARIAS
 John Farias
 GroupSenior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer


KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Michael J. Schall and Angela L. Kleiman, and each of them, his attorney-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorney-in-fact, or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of each Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
Signature
 
 
Title
 
 
Date
   
/S/ MICHAEL J. SCHALL
Michael J. Schall
Chief Executive Officer and President, and Director (Principal Executive Officer)February 24, 201721, 2019
   
/S/ KEITH R. GUERICKE
Keith R. Guericke
Director, and Vice Chairman of the Board
 
February 24, 201721, 2019
   
/S/ GEORGE M. MARCUS
George M. Marcus
Director and Chairman of the BoardFebruary 24, 201721, 2019
/S/ AMAL M. JOHNSON
Amal M. Johnson

DirectorFebruary 21, 2019
/S/ MARY KASARIS
Mary Kasaris


DirectorFebruary 21, 2019
   
/S/ IRVING F. LYONS, III
Irving F. Lyons, III
DirectorFebruary 24, 2017
/S/ GARY P. MARTIN
Gary P. Martin
DirectorFebruary 24, 2017
/S/ ISSIE N. RABINOVITCH
Issie N. Rabinovitch
DirectorFebruary 24, 201721, 2019
   
/S/ THOMAS E. ROBINSON
Thomas E. Robinson
DirectorFebruary 24, 201721, 2019
   
/S/ BYRON A. SCORDELIS
Byron A. Scordelis
DirectorFebruary 24, 201721, 2019
   
/S/ JANICE L. SEARS
Janice L. Sears
DirectorFebruary 24, 2017

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Document
3.1Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Essex Property Trust, Inc., attached as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 23, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (as of May 17, 2016), attached as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 23, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.3Certificate of Limited Partnership of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and amendments thereto, attached as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.1Indenture, dated August 15, 2012, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2022 and the guarantee thereof, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 15, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.2Indenture, dated April 15, 2013, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 3.25% Senior Notes due 2023 and the guarantee thereof, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 15, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.3Form of Common Stock Certificate of Essex Property Trust, Inc., filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Form S-4 Registration Statement, filed January 29, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.4Indenture governing 5.500% Senior Notes due 2017, dated April 4, 2014, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2017, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 10, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.5Indenture governing 5.200% Senior Notes due 2021, dated April 4, 2014, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2021, attached as Exhibit 4.2 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 10, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.6Indenture governing 3.375% Senior Notes due 2023, dated April 4, 2014, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 3.375% Senior Notes due 2023, attached as Exhibit 4.3 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 10, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.7Indenture, dated April 15, 2014, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2024 and the guarantee thereof, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 16, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.8Indenture, dated March 17, 2015, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2025 and the guarantee thereof, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 17, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.9Indenture, dated April 11, 2016, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of the 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026 and the guarantee thereof, attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 11, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.1Agreement between Essex Property Trust, Inc. and George M. Marcus, dated March 27, 2003 attached as Exhibit 10.32 to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.2Essex Property Trust, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.32005 Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated) of Essex Portfolio, L.P., dated as of December 2, 2008, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 8, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.4Form of Indemnification Agreement between Essex Property Trust, Inc. and its directors and officers, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 25, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.*
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10.5Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2011, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., Essex Property Trust, Inc. and the purchasers of the notes party thereto (including the forms of the 4.50% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A, due September 30, 2017, and the 4.92% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B, due December 30, 2019), attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 5, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference. †
10.6Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2011, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and other lenders as specified therein, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2012, among Essex Portfolio, L.P., the Company and the purchasers of the notes party thereto (including the forms of the 4.27% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C, due April 30, 2021, the 4.30% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due June 29, 2021, and the 4.37% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series E, due August 30, 2021), attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 20, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference. †
10.8First Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated May 31, 2012, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.9Modification Agreement, dated July 30, 2012, attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10Amendment to Agreement, dated as of September 11, 2012, between the Company and George Marcus, attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11Essex Property Trust, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (as Amended and Restated effective March 12, 2013), attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 18, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.12Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated August 30, 2012, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated January 22, 2013, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14Essex Property Trust, Inc. 2013 Stock Award and Incentive Compensation Plan, attached as Appendix B to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 14, 2013, filed April 1, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.15Essex Property Trust, Inc. 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, attached as Appendix C to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 14, 2013, filed April 1, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.16Forms of equity award agreements for officers under the 2013 Stock Award and Incentive Compensation Plan, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.17Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Equity Award Program, dated May 17, 2016, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 23, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.18Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Essex Portfolio, L.P., dated as of December 10, 2013, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 12, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.19Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2014, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer and the other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

10.20Third Modification Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2014 by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., U.S. Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent and Lender and the other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.21BRE Properties, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (assumed by Essex Property Trust, Inc.), attached as Exhibit 99.1 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed April 1, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.22BRE Properties, Inc. Fifth Amended and Restated Non-Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (assumed by Essex Property Trust, Inc.), attached as Exhibit 99.2 to Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed April 1, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.23Form of Equity Distribution Agreement between Essex Property Trust, Inc. and various entities, dated March 8, 2016, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report of From 8-K, filed on March 9, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.24Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2015, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer and other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 2, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.25Forms of Essex Property Trust, Inc., Essex Portfolio L.P., Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreements, attached as Exhibit 10.28 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 2, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.*
10.26Terms Agreement dated as of May 20, 2015, among Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., attached as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 26, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.27Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2016, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer and other lenders party thereto, attached as Exhibit 10.30 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.28Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2017, by and among Essex Portfolio, L.P., PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer and other lenders party thereto.
12.1Schedule of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
21.1List of Subsidiaries of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, L.P.
23.1Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
23.2Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
24.1Power of Attorney (see signature page)
31.1Certification of Michael J. Schall, Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2Certification of Angela L. Kleiman, Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3Certification of Michael J. Schall, Principal Executive Officer of General Partner, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4Certification of Angela L. Kleiman, Principal Financial Officer of General Partner, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1Certification of Michael J. Schall, Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2Certification of Angela L. Kleiman, Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3Certification of Michael J. Schall, Principal Executive Officer of General Partner, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.4Certification of Angela L. Kleiman, Principal Financial Officer of General Partner, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

† The schedules and certain exhibits to this agreement, as set forth in the agreement, have not been filed herewith. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.