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


For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20182019

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
For the transition period from ___________ TOto _____________
Commission file number:   001-13106 (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
77-0369576
 (Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
California (Essex Portfolio, L.P.)
 
77-0369576 (Essex(Essex Property Trust, Inc.)
California77-0369575 (Essex
(Essex Portfolio, L.P.)(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, California94403
(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)
(650) (650) 655-7800
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
 Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.0001 par value (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) ESSNew 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
Yes
NoEssex Portfolio, L.P.YesoNox


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
Yes
NoEssex Portfolio, L.P.YesoNox


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
Yes
NoEssex Portfolio, L.P.YesxNoo


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
Essex Property Trust, Inc.    Yes x   No o
Yes
NoEssex Portfolio, L.P.YesxNoo

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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 


Essex Property Trust, Inc.:
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyo
   
Emerging growth companyo



Essex Portfolio, L.P.:
Large accelerated filero
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting companyo
   
Emerging growth companyo

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
Yes
NoEssex Portfolio, L.P.YesoNox


As of June 30, 2018,2019, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of Essex Property Trust, Inc. was $15,684,127,225.$19,060,937,030. The aggregate market value was computed with reference to the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on the last trading day preceding 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 15, 2019, 65,692,10718, 2020, 66,172,080 shares of common stock ($.0001 par value) of Essex Property Trust, Inc. were outstanding.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to Regulation 14A in connection with the 20192020 annual meeting of stockholders of Essex Property Trust, Inc. are 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, 2018.2019.
 






EXPLANATORY NOTE


This report combines the annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 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 "Essex" mean Essex Property Trust, Inc., not including any of its subsidiaries.


Essex operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"), and is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2018,2019, Essex owned approximately 96.6% of the ownership interest in the Operating Partnership with the remaining 3.4% interest owned by limited partners. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Essex has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management.


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


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


enhances investors' understanding of Essex 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 Essex and the Operating Partnership; and
creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.


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


All of the Company's property ownership, development, and related business operations are conducted through the Operating Partnership and Essex has no material assets, other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. Essex's primary function is acting as the general partner of the Operating Partnership. As general partner with control of the Operating Partnership, Essex consolidates the Operating Partnership for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the assets and liabilities of Essex and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements. Essex also issues equity from time to time and guarantees certain debt of 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 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 OP 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 co-investments.


The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between Essex and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Essex and the Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. Stockholders' equity, partners' capital and noncontrolling interest are the main areas of difference between the consolidated financial statements of Essex 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 interest in Essex's consolidated financial statements. The noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership's consolidated financial statements include the interest of unaffiliated partners in various consolidated partnerships and co-investment partners. The noncontrolling interest in Essex's


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


To help investors understand the significant differences between Essex and the Operating Partnership, this report provides separate consolidated financial statements for Essex and the Operating Partnership; a single set of consolidated notes to such financial statements that includes separate discussions of 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 Essex and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that Essex 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 Essex and the Operating Partnership, the separate sections in this report for Essex and the Operating Partnership specifically refer to Essex and the Operating Partnership. In the sections that combine disclosure of Essex 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 co-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 Essex 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.
20182019 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Part I. Page
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II.  
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Part III.  
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
Part IV.  
Item 15.
Item 16.
 




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Table of Contents


PART I
Forward-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 Exchange Act.  Such forward-looking statements are described in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, "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"), a Maryland corporation, is an S&P 500 company that operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Essex owns all of its interest in its real estate and other investments directly or indirectly through Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership" or "EPLP"). Essex is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and as of December 31, 2018,2019, had an approximately 96.6% general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. In this report, the terms the "Company," "we," "us," and "our" also refer to Essex Property Trust, Inc., the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Essex and/or the Operating Partnership.


Essex has elected to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, commencing with the year ended December 31, 1994. Essex completed its 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 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 of the United States. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 245250 operating apartment communities, aggregating 59,66160,570 apartment homes, excluding the Company's ownership in preferred equity co-investments, loan investments, one operating commercial building, with approximately 106,716 square feet and six activea development pipeline comprised of five consolidated projects with 1,861and two unconsolidated joint venture projects aggregating 1,960 apartment homes in various stages of development (collectively, the "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").


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 strategic criteria:


Major 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 enhanced by affordability of rents relative to costs of for-sale housing; and
Housing demand 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 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 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 and quality of the housing provided to our tenants and manage the properties financial performance.
Capital Preservation – The 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, the operations leadership team, 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.
Property Management Oversee delivery of and quality of the housing provided to our tenants and manage the properties financial performance.
Capital Preservation – The 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 Interests


Acquisitions are an important component of the Company’s business plan, and during 2018,2019, the Company acquired ownership interests in twoeight communities comprised of 3842,007 apartment homes for $139.4a total contract price of $856.5 million. 


The following is a summary of 20182019 acquisitions ($ in millions):
 
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
 
Property Name Location Apartment Homes Essex Ownership Percentage Ownership Quarter in 2019 Purchase Price 
One South Market(1)
 San Jose, CA 312
 100% EPLP Q1 $80.6
 
Brio(2)
 Walnut Creek, CA 300
 N/A
 EPLP Q2 164.9
(3) 
The Courtyards at 65th Street Emeryville, CA 331
 50% WESCO V Q3 178.0
(3) 
777 Hamilton Menlo Park, CA 195
 50% BEX IV Q3 148.0
(3) 
Township Redwood City, CA 132
 100% EPLP Q3 88.7
 
Velo and Ray Seattle, WA 308
 50% WESCO V Q4 133.0
(3) 
Pure Redmond Redmond, WA 105
 100% EPLP Q4 39.1
 
Hidden Valley(4)
 Simi Valley, CA 324
 100% EPLP Q4 24.2
 
Total 2019 2,007
  
     $856.5
 


(1) 
Meridian at MidtownIn March 2019, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 45% membership interest in the One South Market co-investment based on an estimated property valuation of $179.0 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, $86.0 million of mortgage debt that encumbered the property was repaid.
(2)
In June 2019, the Company acquired Brio for a total contract price representsof $164.9 million in a DownREIT transaction. As part of the acquisition, the Company assumed $98.7 million of mortgage debt in the community.
(3)
Contract prices represent the total contract price at 100%.
(2)(4) 
In December 2018,2019, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 49.9% membership25% ownership 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 equityHidden Valley, a consolidated community, based on an estimated gross property valuation of $71.0$97.0 million and an encumbrance of $45.8$29.7 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 of 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 longer-term earnings dilution resulting from these dispositions offset by the positive impact of its acquisitions, development and redevelopment activities.from reinvesting proceeds.


In June 2018,October 2019, a Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPPIB" or "CPP") joint venture, in which the Company had a 55.0% ownership interest at the time, sold Domain,Mosso, a 379463 unit apartment home community located in San Diego,Francisco, CA, for $132.0$311.0 million, resulting in a gain of $22.3$50.2 million for the Company.


In November 2018,October 2019, the Company sold a Company co-investment, BEXAEW, LLC ("BEXAEW") sold Enclave at Town Square, a 124 apartment homeland parcel adjacent to the Mylo development community located in Chino Hills,Santa Clara, CA, for $30.5$10.8 million resulting in a gain of $5.4 million for the Company.and recorded an immaterial gain.


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 2018,2019, the Company sold 8th & Hope, a 290 apartment home communityland located in Los Angeles,San Mateo, CA, that had been held for $220.0future development for $12.5 million resulting inand recorded a gainloss of $39.6 million for the Company.$3.2 million.


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, 2018,2019, the Company's development pipeline was comprised of fourfive consolidated projects under development and two unconsolidated joint venture projects under development aggregating 1,8611,960 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $812.0 million,$1.0 billion, and estimated remaining project costs of approximately $417.0$222.0 million, $310.0$193.0 million of which represents the Company's estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.2$1.3 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, 2018,2019, 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
   12/31/2018   12/31/2019
    Essex   Incurred Estimated    Essex Estimated 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 - Phase II San Mateo, CA 100% 199
 $110
 $141
 San Mateo, CA 100% 199
 $135
 $141
Station Park Green - Phase III San Mateo, CA 100% 172
 87
 124
 San Mateo, CA 100% 172
 119
 134
Gateway Village Santa Clara, CA 100% 476
 155
 226
Hollywood Hollywood, CA 100% 200
 43
 105
Total - Consolidated Development Projects     1,047
 395
 596
Station Park Green - Phase IV San Mateo, CA 100% 107
 16
 94
Mylo (2)
 Santa Clara, CA 100% 476
 197
 226
Wallace on Sunset (3)
 Hollywood, CA 100% 200
 70
 105
Total Development Projects - Consolidated     1,154
 537
 700
Development Projects - Joint Venture      
  
  
      
  
  
Ohlone San Jose, CA 50% 269
 70
 136
500 Folsom (2)
 San Francisco, CA 50% 545
 265
 415
Total - Joint Venture Development Projects     814
 335
 551
Patina at Midtown (4)
 San Jose, CA 50% 269
 115
 136
500 Folsom (5)
 San Francisco, CA 50% 537
 377
 415
Total Development Projects - Joint Venture     806
 492
 551
Predevelopment Projects - Consolidated      
  
  
      
  
  
Other Projects Various 100% 
 71
 71
 Various 100% 
 20
 20
Total - Consolidated Predevelopment Projects     
 71
 71
     
 20
 20
Predevelopment Projects - Joint Venture      
Other Projects Various 50% 
 11
 11
Total - Joint Venture Predevelopment Projects 
 11
 11
Grand Total - Development and Predevelopment Pipeline     1,861
 $812
 $1,229
     1,960
 $1,049
 $1,271


(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) 
Mylo was previously named Gateway Village.
(3)
Wallace on Sunset was previously named Essex Hollywood.
(4)
Patina at Midtown was previously named Ohlone.
(5)
Estimated project cost for this development is net of a projected value for low-income housing tax credit proceeds and the value of the tax exempt 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, 2018,2019, the Company had ownership interests in fivefour major redevelopment communities aggregating 1,7271,327 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $140.1$132.7 million, of which approximately $27.8$14.9 million remains to be expended.


Long Term Debt


During 2018,2019, the Company made regularly scheduled principal payments and loan payoffs of $297.5$951.6 million of its secured mortgage notes payable at an average interest rate of 5.1%4.2%.


In March 2018,February 2019, the Company issued $300.0$350.0 million of 30-year 4.500% senior unsecured notes that maturedue on March 15, 2048. The interest is1, 2029, with a coupon rate of 4.000% per annum (the "2029 Notes"), which are payable semi-annually in arrears on March 151 and September 151 of each year, commencingbeginning on September 15, 2018, until1, 2019. The 2029 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.188% of the maturity date onprincipal amount thereof. 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. In March 15, 2048.2019, the Company issued an additional $150.0 million of the 2029 Notes at a price of 100.717% of the principal amount thereof. These additional notes have substantially identical terms as the 2029 Notes issued in February 2019. The Company used the net proceeds of this offeringthese offerings to repay indebtedness under its unsecured lines of credit facilities and for other general corporate and working capital purposes.


In August 2019, the Company issued $400.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on January 15, 2030, with a coupon rate of 3.000% per annum (the "2030 Notes"), which are payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2020. The 2030 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 98.632% of the principal amount thereof. The 2030 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. In October 2019, the Company issued an additional $150.0 million of the 2030 notes at a price of 101.685% of the principal amount thereof. These additional notes have substantially identical terms as the 2030 Notes issued in August 2019. The Company used the net proceeds of these offerings to prepay certain secured indebtedness under outstanding mortgage notes, to repay indebtedness under its unsecured lines of credit and for other general corporate and working capital purposes.

Bank Debt


As of December 31, 2018,2019, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Service, and Standard and Poor's ("S&P") credit agencies rated Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, L.P. BBB+/Positive,Stable, Baa1/Stable, and BBB+/Stable, respectively.


At December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had two unsecured lines of unsecured credit aggregating $1.24 billion. The Company's $1.2 billion credit facility had an interest rate of LIBORthe London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 0.875%0.825%, with a scheduled maturity date in December 20212022 with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. In January 2019,2020, the line of credit facility was amended such that the scheduled maturity date was extended to December 20222023 with one 18-month extension, exercisable at the Company's option. The underlying interest rate on the amended line is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's corporate ratings and is currently at LIBOR plus 0.825%. The Company's $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.875%0.825%, with a scheduled maturity date in January 2020.February 2021.


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 the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, the Company did not sell anyissued 228,271 shares of its common stock through the 2018 ATM Program or through the 2016 ATM Program. Since commencementits equity distribution program at an average price of the 2018 ATM Program, as$321.56 per share for proceeds of $73.4 million. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has not sold any shares of its common stock and2019, there arewere no outstanding forward sale agreements, and $900.0$826.6 million of shares remainsremain available to be sold under this program.

In January 2019, the 2018 ATM Program.Company repurchased and retired 234,061 shares of its common stock totaling $57.0 million, including commissions, at an average price of $243.48 per share. In February 2019, the 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. The Company did not repurchase any additional shares during the year ended December 31, 2019, such that as of December 31, 2019, the Company had $250.0 million of purchase authority remaining under the stock repurchase plan.


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 non-controlling interest in the venture and earns customary management fees and may earn development fees, asset property management fees, and a promote interest.


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


OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES


The Company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, and has regional offices in Woodland Hills, CA; Irvine, CA; San Diego, CA and Bellevue, WA. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had 1,8261,822 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, 2018,2019, PWI had cash and marketable securities of approximately $86.6$78.4 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 by 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. In 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 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 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/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 2019.2020.


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 Related to Real Estate Investments and Our Operations - The Company’s Portfolio may have environmental liabilities" 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 liabilities" 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, 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" means the holders of shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc.’s common 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 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 or local economic 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 and desirability of our communities to tenants;tenants, including, without limitation, our technology offerings and our ability to identify and cost effectively implement new, relevant technologies, and to keep up with constantly changing consumer demand for the latest innovations;
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;
tenants' perceptions of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of our 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, 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.
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. A recession may affect consumer confidence and 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. The 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 be 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.litigants, and/or may have to decrease rents in order to comply with such requirements. 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 material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or 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 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 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, 2018,2019, the Company had fourfive consolidated development projects and two unconsolidated joint venture development projects comprised of 1,8611,960 apartment homes for an estimated cost of $1.2$1.3 billion, of which $417.0$222.0 million remains to be expended, and $310.0$193.0 million is the Company's share. In addition, at December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had ownership interests in fivefour major redevelopment projects aggregating 1,7271,327 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $140.1$132.7 million, of which approximately $27.8$14.9 million remains to be expended.
The Company’s development and redevelopment activities generally entail certain risks, including, among others:
funds may be expended and management's time devoted to projects that may not be 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 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 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, mezzanine 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, 2018,2019, from the Company’s communities concentrated in Southern California (Los(primarily 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, 2018, 83%2019, 82% 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 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, 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, 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, ourOur 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 in 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 in 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 tenants. These include other apartment communities, condominiums and single-family homes that are available for rent or for sale in the markets in which our communities are located. Competitive housing in a particular area and the increasing affordabilityfluctuations in cost of owner-occupied single- and multifamily homes caused by lowera decrease in housing prices, mortgage interest rates andand/or 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 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 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.

Investments in mortgages, mezzanine loans, subordinated debt, other real estate, and other marketable securities could adversely affect the Company’s cash flow from operations. The Company may 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.

The Company’s ownership of co-investments, including joint ventures and joint ownership of communities, its ownership of properties with shared facilities with a 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 entities 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 has entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, certain co-investments, including joint ventures or partnerships through which it owns an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or land or other investments owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had, through several joint ventures, an interest in 10,61310,672 apartment homes in stabilized operating communities for a total book value of $833.3$743.5 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 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 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, theThe Company has mademakes certain co-investments in the form of preferred equity investments in third party entities that own real estate and may continue in the future to make such preferred equity or other co-investments.estate. With preferred equity investments and certain other 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 co-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 co-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 co-investment. In the event that such co-investment becomesor the partners in such co-investment become insolvent or failsbankrupt or fail 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 co-investment. Additionally, the preferred return negotiated on these co-investments may be lower than the Company's cost of funds. The Company may also incur losses if any guarantees or indemnifications were made by the Company.
The Company also owns properties indirectly under "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 whichthat contribute assets into 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 andand/or 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 Essex's existing stockholders and the Operating Partnership's unitholders. Additionally, the value of these investments could decline for a variety of reasons. These and other factors could harmaffect 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 of properties or interests in properties 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")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. Under 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 and regulations 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, which represents approximately 2% of our total revenue. The retail/commercial space at our properties, among other things, serveserves as an additional amenity for our tenants. The long term nature of our retail/commercial leases, and the 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, 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 on a timely basis, or at all, or the terms of reletting, including the cost of allowances and concessions to tenants, may be less favorable thatthan 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 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,required, and may be required in the future, regardless of our 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. We 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 materiallymaterial 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 andparties and/or damage to theira third party's property.
Properties which we intendplan to acquire undergo a pre-acquisition Phase I environmental site assessment, which is intended to afford the Company protection against so-called "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 suchDespite these assessments, are conducted in accordance with applicable "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 multifamily 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 tenants of the affected 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, we 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 purchase limited earthquake, terrorism, environmental and flood insurance for some of its communities. However, there are types of losses, generally 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 be insured 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 casualty claims. The Company utilizes a wholly owned insurance subsidiary, Pacific Western Insurance LLC ("PWI"), to self-insure certain earthquake and property losses for some of the communities in its portfolio. As of December 31, 2018,2019, PWI, haswhich is consolidated in the Company's financial statements, had cash and marketable securities of approximately $86.6 million, and is consolidated in the Company's financial statements.$78.4 million. 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 theof our 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 analysisanalyses 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, 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 management's view, not economically practical. The Company may purchase limited earthquake insurance for certain high-density properties and, in most cases, assetsproperties owned by the Company's co-investments.


The Company carries other types of insurance coverage related to a variety of risks and exposures.exposures, including cyber risk insurance. 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, Northern 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, 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 fires, floods, other natural disasters or hazards could adversely affect our business and results of operations. The accidental death or severe injuries of persons living in our communities due to fires, floods, other natural disasters or 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 tenants 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 Essex's stockholders or the Operating Partnership's unitholders and pay amounts due on its 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 2008," also known as "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.
The soundness of financial institutions could adversely affect us. We maintain cash and cash equivalent balances, including significant cash amounts ofat our wholly owned insurance subsidiary, 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 multifamily 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 multifamily 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 multifamily 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 providesprovide some insulation from volatile capital markets. We primarily use external financing, including sales of debt and 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 or redevelop 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.
Debt financing has inherent risks. At December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately $5.6$5.8 billion of indebtedness (including $619.6$660.4 million of variable rate indebtedness, of which $175.0 million is subject to an interest rate swap effectively fixing the interest rate on $175.0 million in debt. $9.9 million is subject to interest rate cap protection)debt). 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 Essex'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 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, 2018,2019, the Company had 5024 consolidated communities encumbered by debt. With respect to such communities, 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, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately $269.6$255.4 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 tenants, or eligible/qualified 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 lowerdecrease its rental rates to attract tenants who satisfy the median income test. If the Company does not reserve the required number of apartment homes for tenants 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. BesidesNotwithstanding 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,interests, 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. operation and otherwise adversely affect the market price of our common stock. 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. 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.
Uncertainty relating to the LIBOR calculation process and potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 may materially adversely affect us. The interest rate on certain of the Company’s secured and unsecured debt obligations, including the Company’s two unsecured lines of credit, is based on the LIBOR. In July 2017, the United Kingdom regulator that regulates LIBOR announced its intention to phase out LIBOR rates by the end of 2021. Furthermore, in the United States, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee of the Federal Reserve Board has proposed replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR with a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements - the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). At this time, no consensus exists as to what rate or rates may become accepted alternatives to LIBOR, and it is impossible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide LIBOR submissions to the administrator of LIBOR, whether LIBOR rates will cease to be published or supported before or after 2021 or whether any additional reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the United Kingdom, the United States or elsewhere. Any changes in the method used for determining LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in LIBOR. If a published U.S. dollar LIBOR rate is unavailable after 2021, the interest rates on certain of the Company’s debt obligations could change. Uncertainty as to the nature of such potential changes, phase out, alternative reference rates or other reforms may materially adversely affect the trading market for LIBOR-based securities. Any of these proposals or consequences could have a material adverse effect on our financing costs, and as a result, our financial condition and results of operations.
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 ofon 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 any of 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 oneany 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, theThe Company has primarily utilizedutilizes unsecured debt and has repaidrepays secured debt at or near theirits respective maturity and has placedplaces less reliance on agency mortgage debt financing. Potential options have been proposed for the future of agency mortgage finance in the U.S.United States 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 departure 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 REITs 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;
the resale of substantial amounts of the Company's stock, or the anticipation of such resale, by large holders of our securities;
availability toof capital markets and cost of capital;
a change in analyst ratings or the Company’s credit ratings;
terrorist activity may adversely affectaffecting 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.law; and

the issuance of ratings and scores related to corporate social responsibility ("CSR") and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") reports and disclosures.

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. The Company may in the future sell further shares of common stock, including pursuant to its equity distribution program with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BTIG, LLC, Capital One Securities, Inc., Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.


In 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"), 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"), 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 Essex'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 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, 2018, George M.2019, Mr. Marcus the Chairman of Essex’s Board of Directors, wholly or partially owned approximately 1.71.9 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 Essex'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.


In addition, stockholders are permitted to vote upon certain proposals submitted by stockholders to amend the Company's Bylaws, subject to various requirements and limitations set forth in the Bylaws. 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, ESG or sustainability matters, 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, including our ESG business practices, 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.


Corporate responsibility, specifically related to ESG factors, may impose additional costs and expose us to new risks. The Company and many of its investors and potential investors are focused on corporate responsibility, specifically related to ESG factors. Some investors may use ESG factors to guide their investment strategies. Many investment funds focus on positive ESG business practices and sustainability scores when making investments and may consider a company’s sustainability efforts and/or score when making an investment decision. In addition, investors, particularly institutional investors, may use ESG or sustainability scores to benchmark companies against their peers. Although the Company makes ESG disclosures and undertakes sustainability initiatives, there can be no assurance that the Company will score highly on ESG matters in the future. In addition, the criteria by which companies are rated may change, which could cause the Company to perform differently or worse than it has in the past. The Company may face reputational damage in the event its corporate responsibility procedures or standards do not meet the standards set by various constituencies. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have an adverse effect on the price of the Company’s stock and the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, including increased development costs, capital expenditures and operating expenses.

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 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 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.


Essex may choose to pay dividends in its 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 Essex'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 Essex's stock would experience downward pressure if a significant number of our stockholders sell shares of Essex'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" 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-thirdstwo-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 Essex 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 shares." Under the Maryland General Corporation Law, "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 Essex’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;
Essex’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 Essex'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.


Rising 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 our 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. The Company endeavors to ensure compliance with all such laws and regulations, including by providing required disclosures, promptly responding to consumer requests for data, and seeking vendor compliance with applicable privacy and information security laws. 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.
Although we have taken steps to abide by privacy and security laws, and to protect the security of our information systems and maintain confidential tenant, prospective tenant and employee information, the compliance and security measures put in place by the Company, and such vendors, cannot guarantee perfect compliance or provide absolute security, and the Company and our vendors' compliance systems and/or 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 there is a compliance failure, or 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 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.
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 the increased risks, we have dedicated additional Company resources to strengthening the security of the Company’s computer systems, including maintaining cyber risk insurance which may provide some coverage for certain risks arising out of cyber breaches. However, there can be no assurance that our cyber risk insurance will be sufficient in the event of a cyber incident.
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.vulnerabilities and/or to further ensure compliance with privacy and information security laws. Despite these steps, there can be no assurance that the Company will not suffer a significant 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") 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, 2018, potentialPotential 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. 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 REIT unless we own the community through one of our TRSs.

Loss of the Company's REIT status would have significant adverse consequences to the Company and 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 various 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 comply with the distribution test, the Company generally must distribute to its stockholders 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 forgo 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 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, 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 to the tax laws, with or without retroactive legislation, could adversely affect the Company or its stockholders. New legislation, Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly and negatively affect the Company’s ability to qualify as a REIT, the federal income tax consequences of such qualification, or the federal income tax consequences of an investment in the Company. Also, the law relating to the tax treatment of other 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 corporate alternative minimum tax.

Many of these changes that are applicable to us are effective beginning with our 2018 taxable year, without any transition periods or grandfathering for existing transactions. The legislation isremains 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 isremains unclear 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 2017 Tax Legislation, such as the limitation on the deduction for net interest expense, while not adopting corresponding rate reductions, state and local tax liabilities may increase. While some of the changes made by the tax legislation may adversely affect the Company in one or more reporting periods and prospectively, other changes may be beneficial on a going forward basis. The Company continues to work with its tax advisors and 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'sTRSs 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'sTRSs 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, 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. However, under the

2017 Tax Legislation, U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct 20% of ordinary dividends from a REIT for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs, such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends. This may cause investors to view REIT investments as less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations, which in turn may adversely affect the value of stock in REITs, including the Company'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 Account Tax Compliance 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") 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 profits 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" 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.the Operating Partnership 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.,the Operating Partnership will continue to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, Essex Portfolio, L.P.the Operating Partnership 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.the Operating Partnership. No assurances can be given, however, that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge Essex Portfolio, L.P.’sthe Operating Partnership’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.the Operating Partnership 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.the Operating Partnership 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.

Partnership tax audit rules could have a material adverse effect on us. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 changed the rules applicable to U.S. federal income tax audits of partnerships. Under the rules, effective for taxable years beginning in 2018, among other changes and subject to certain exceptions, any audit adjustment to items of income, gain, loss, deduction, or credit of a partnership (and a partner’s allocable share thereof) is determined, and taxes, interest, and penalties attributable thereto are assessed and collected, at the partnership level. Unless the partnership makes an election permitted under the new law or takes certain steps to require the partners to pay their tax on their allocable shares of the adjustment, it is possible that partnerships in which we directly or indirectly invest would be required to pay additional taxes, interest, and penalties as a result of an audit adjustment. We, as a direct or indirect partner of these partnerships, could be required to bear the economic burden of those taxes, interest, and penalties even though Essex, as a REIT, may not otherwise have been required to pay additional corporate‑level taxes had we owned the assets of the partnership directly. The partnership tax audit rules apply to Essex Portfolio, L.P. and its subsidiaries that are classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The changes created

by these rules are significant for collecting tax in partnership audits and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that these rules will not have a material adverse effect on us.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments


None.



Item 2. Properties


The Company’s portfolio as of December 31, 20182019 (including communities owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, but excluding communities underlying preferred equity investments) was comprised of 245250 stabilized operating apartment communities (comprising 59,66160,570 apartment homes), of which 26,695 apartment homes are located in Southern California, 21,14621,642 apartment homes are located in Northern California, and 11,82012,233 apartment homes are located in the Seattle metropolitan area. The Company’s apartment communities accounted for 99.3% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


Occupancy Rates


Financial occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenueincome by total potential rental revenue.income. Total potential rental revenueincome 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 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 a variety of factors, including overall supply and demand for housing, concentration of new apartment deliveries within the same submarket which can cause periodic disruption due to greater rental concessions to increase leasing velocity, and 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 revenueincome is not considered the best metric to quantify occupancy.


Communities


The Company’s communities are primarily urban and suburban high density wood frame communities comprising of three to seven stories above grade construction with structured parking situated on 1-10 acres of land with densities averaging between 30-80+ units per acre. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s communities include 103 garden-style, 129137 mid-rise, and 1310 high-rise communities. Garden-style communities are generally defined as on-grade properties with two and/or three-story buildings with no structured parking while mid-rise communities are generally defined as properties with three to seven story buildings and some structured parking. High-rise communities are typically defined as properties with buildings that are greater than seven stories, are steel or concrete framed, and frequently have structured parking. The communities have an average of approximately 244242 apartment homes, with a mix of studio, one-, 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.dog parks.
 
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 106,716 square feet located in Irvine, CA, of which the Company occupiesoccupied approximately 14,000 square feet atas of December 31, 2018.2019. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2019, the office building's physical occupancy rate was 83% consisting of 6 tenants, including the Company.


Operating Portfolio


The following tables describetable below describes the Company’s operating portfolio as of December 31, 2018. The first table describes the Company’s communities and the second table describes the Company’s other real estate assets.2019. (See Note 8, "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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Southern California            
Alpine Village Alpine, CA Garden 301
 1971 2002 97%
Anavia Anaheim, CA Mid-rise 250
 2009 2010 97%
Barkley, The (3)(4)
 Anaheim, CA Garden 161
 1984 2000 97%
Park Viridian Anaheim, CA Mid-rise 320
 2008 2014 97%
Bonita Cedars Bonita, CA Garden 120
 1983 2002 97%
Village at Toluca Lake (5)
 Burbank, CA Mid-rise 145
 1974 2017 96%
Camarillo Oaks Camarillo, CA Garden 564
 1985 1996 97%
Camino Ruiz Square Camarillo, CA Garden 159
 1990 2006 97%
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II Chula Vista, CA Mid-rise 364
 2001 2014 96%
Mesa Village Clairemont, CA Garden 133
 1963 2002 98%
Villa Siena Costa Mesa, CA Garden 272
 1974 2014 96%
Emerald Pointe Diamond Bar, CA Garden 160
 1989 2014 98%
Regency at Encino Encino, CA Mid-rise 75
 1989 2009 97%
The Havens (6)
 Fountain Valley, CA Garden 440
 1969 2014 96%
Valley Park Fountain Valley, CA Garden 160
 1969 2001 97%
Capri at Sunny Hills (4)
 Fullerton, CA Garden 102
 1961 2001 96%
Haver Hill (7)
 Fullerton, CA Garden 264
 1973 2012 97%
Pinnacle at Fullerton Fullerton, CA Mid-rise 192
 2004 2014 96%
Wilshire Promenade Fullerton, CA Mid-rise 149
 1992 1997 97%
Montejo Apartments Garden Grove, CA Garden 124
 1974 2001 98%
416 on Broadway Glendale, CA Mid-rise 115
 2009 2010 97%
The Henley I Glendale, CA Mid-rise 83
 1974 1999 97%
The Henley II Glendale, CA Mid-rise 132
 1970 1999 97%
CBC and The Sweeps Goleta, CA Garden 239
 1962 2006 98%
Devonshire Hemet, CA Garden 276
 1988 2002 97%
Huntington Breakers Huntington Beach, CA Mid-rise 342
 1984 1997 97%
The Huntington Huntington Beach, CA Garden 276
 1975 2012 96%
Axis 2300 Irvine, CA Mid-rise 115
 2010 2010 97%
Hillsborough Park (8)
 La Habra, CA Garden 235
 1999 1999 97%
Village Green La Habra, CA Garden 272
 1971 2014 96%
The Palms at Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel, CA Garden 460
 1988 2014 97%
Trabuco Villas Lake Forest, CA Mid-rise 132
 1985 1997 97%
Marbrisa Long Beach, CA Mid-rise 202
 1987 2002 97%
Pathways at Bixby Village Long Beach, CA Garden 296
 1975 1991 96%
5600 Wilshire Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 284
 2008 2014 97%
Alessio Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 624
 2001 2014 96%
Ashton Sherman Village Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 264
 2014 2016 97%
Avant Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 440
 2014 2015 95%
The Avery Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 121
 2014 2014 97%
Bellerive Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 63
 2011 2011 98%
Belmont Station Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 275
 2009 2009 97%
Bunker Hill Los Angeles, CA High-rise 456
 1968 1998 92%
Catalina Gardens Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 128
 1987 2014 96%
Cochran Apartments Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 58
 1989 1998 97%

      Apartment Rentable Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Square Footage Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Southern California              
Alpine Village 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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Emerson Valley Village Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 144
 2012 2016 97%
Gas Company Lofts (7)
 Los Angeles, CA High-rise 251
 2004 2013 97%
The Blake LA Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 196
 1979 1997 97%
Marbella Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 60
 1991 2005 97%
Pacific Electric Lofts (9)
 Los Angeles, CA High-rise 314
 2006 2012 95%
Park Catalina Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 90
 2002 2012 97%
Park Place Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 60
 1988 1997 97%
Regency Palm Court (7)
 Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 116
 1987 2014 96%
Santee Court Los Angeles, CA High-rise 165
 2004 2010 96%
Santee Village Los Angeles, CA High-rise 73
 2011 2011 96%
Tiffany Court Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 101
 1987 2014 97%
Wilshire La Brea Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 478
 2014 2014 97%
Windsor Court (7)
 Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 95
 1987 2014 96%
Windsor Court Los Angeles, CA Mid-rise 58
 1988 1997 97%
Aqua Marina Del Rey Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 500
 2001 2014 97%
Marina City Club (10)
 Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 101
 1971 2004 97%
Mirabella Marina Del Rey, CA Mid-rise 188
 2000 2000 97%
Mira Monte Mira Mesa, CA Garden 354
 1982 2002 97%
Hillcrest Park Newbury Park, CA Garden 608
 1973 1998 97%
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (11)
 Newport Beach, CA Mid-rise 74
 1972 1999 96%
Muse North Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 152
 2011 2011 96%
Country Villas Oceanside, CA Garden 180
 1976 2002 97%
Mission Hills Oceanside, CA Garden 282
 1984 2005 97%
Renaissance at Uptown Orange Orange, CA Mid-rise 460
 2007 2014 97%
Mariner's Place Oxnard, CA Garden 105
 1987 2000 97%
Monterey Villas Oxnard, CA Garden 122
 1974 1997 97%
Tierra Vista Oxnard, CA Mid-rise 404
 2001 2001 97%
Arbors at Parc Rose (9)
 Oxnard, CA Mid-rise 373
 2001 2011 97%
The Hallie Pasadena, CA Mid-rise 292
 1972 1997 96%
The Stuart Pasadena, CA Mid-rise 188
 2007 2014 97%
Villa Angelina Placentia, CA Garden 256
 1970 2001 97%
Fountain Park Playa Vista, CA Mid-rise 705
 2002 2004 96%
Highridge (4)
 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Mid-rise 255
 1972 1997 96%
Cortesia Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Garden 308
 1999 2014 97%
Pinnacle at Talega San Clemente, CA Mid-rise 362
 2002 2014 96%
Allure at Scripps Ranch San Diego, CA Mid-rise 194
 2002 2014 97%
Bernardo Crest San Diego, CA Garden 216
 1988 2014 96%
Cambridge Park San Diego, CA Mid-rise 320
 1998 2014 97%
Carmel Creek San Diego, CA Garden 348
 2000 2014 96%
Carmel Landing San Diego, CA Garden 356
 1989 2014 96%
Carmel Summit San Diego, CA Mid-rise 246
 1989 2014 97%
CentrePointe San Diego, CA Garden 224
 1974 1997 97%
Esplanade (6)
 San Diego, CA Garden 616
 1986 2014 96%
Form 15 San Diego, CA Mid-rise 242
 2014 2016 96%
Montanosa San Diego, CA Garden 472
 1990 2014 97%
Summit Park San Diego, CA Garden 300
 1972 2002 97%
Essex Skyline (12)
 Santa Ana, CA High-rise 349
 2008 2010 93%
Fairhaven Apartments (4)
 Santa Ana, CA Garden 164
 1970 2001 97%

      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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Parkside Court (6)
 Santa Ana, CA Mid-rise 210
 1986 2014 97%
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place Santa Ana, CA Mid-rise 253
 2002 2014 97%
Hope Ranch Santa Barbara, CA Garden 108
 1965 2007 99%
Bridgeport Coast (13)
 Santa Clarita, CA Mid-rise 188
 2006 2014 96%
Hidden Valley Simi Valley, CA Garden 324
 2004 2004 97%
Meadowood (8)
 Simi Valley, CA Garden 320
 1986 1996 96%
Shadow Point Spring Valley, CA Garden 172
 1983 2002 97%
The Fairways at Westridge (13)
 Valencia, CA Mid-rise 234
 2004 2014 96%
The Vistas of West Hills (13)
 Valencia, CA Mid-rise 220
 2009 2014 96%
Allegro Valley Village, CA Mid-rise 97
 2010 2010 97%
Lofts at Pinehurst, The Ventura, CA Garden 118
 1971 1997 97%
Pinehurst (14)
 Ventura, CA Garden 28
 1973 2004 99%
Woodside Village Ventura, CA Garden 145
 1987 2004 97%
Walnut Heights Walnut, CA Garden 163
 1964 2003 96%
The Dylan West Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 184
 2014 2014 96%
The Huxley West Hollywood, CA Mid-rise 187
 2014 2014 96%
Reveal Woodland Hills, CA Mid-rise 438
 2010 2011 97%
Avondale at Warner Center Woodland Hills, CA Mid-rise 446
 1970 1999 97%
      26,695
     97%
Northern California            
Belmont Terrace Belmont, CA Mid-rise 71
 1974 2006 96%
Fourth & U Berkeley, CA Mid-rise 171
 2010 2010 97%
The Commons Campbell, CA Garden 264
 1973 2010 96%
Pointe at Cupertino Cupertino, CA Garden 116
 1963 1998 97%
Connolly Station (15)
 Dublin, CA Mid-rise 309
 2014 2014 97%
Avenue 64 Emeryville, CA Mid-rise 224
 2007 2014 96%
The Courtyards at 65th Street (16)
 Emeryville, CA Mid-rise 331
 2004 2019 96%
Emme (15)
 Emeryville, CA Mid-rise 190
 2015 2015 96%
Foster's Landing Foster City, CA Garden 490
 1987 2014 95%
Stevenson Place Fremont, CA Garden 200
 1975 2000 97%
Mission Peaks Fremont, CA Mid-rise 453
 1995 2014 97%
Mission Peaks II Fremont, CA Garden 336
 1989 2014 97%
Paragon Apartments Fremont, CA Mid-rise 301
 2013 2014 97%
Boulevard Fremont, CA Garden 172
 1978 1996 96%
Briarwood (9)
 Fremont, CA Garden 160
 1978 2011 97%
The Woods (9)
 Fremont, CA Garden 160
 1978 2011 97%
City Centre (13)
 Hayward, CA Mid-rise 192
 2000 2014 96%
City View Hayward, CA Garden 572
 1975 1998 96%
Lafayette Highlands Lafayette, CA Garden 150
 1973 2014 97%
777 Hamilton (17)
 Menlo Park, CA Mid-rise 195
 2017 2019 94%
Apex Milpitas, CA Mid-rise 366
 2014 2014 97%
Regency at Mountain View (7)
 Mountain View, CA Mid-rise 142
 1970 2013 97%
Bridgeport (8)
 Newark, CA Garden 184
 1987 1987 97%
The Landing at Jack London Square Oakland, CA Mid-rise 282
 2001 2014 96%
The Grand Oakland, CA High-rise 243
 2009 2009 96%
The Galloway (15)
 Pleasanton, CA Mid-rise 506
 2016 2016 97%
Radius Redwood City, CA Mid-rise 264
 2015 2015 97%
Township Redwood City, CA Mid-rise 132
 2014 2019 97%

      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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
San Marcos Richmond, CA Mid-rise 432
 2003 2003 97%
Bennett Lofts San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 165
 2004 2012 95%
Fox Plaza San Francisco, CA High-rise 445
 1968 2013 95%
MB 360 San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 360
 2014 2014 97%
Park West San Francisco, CA Mid-rise 126
 1958 2012 95%
101 San Fernando San Jose, CA Mid-rise 323
 2001 2010 96%
360 Residences (16)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 213
 2010 2017 95%
Bella Villagio San Jose, CA Mid-rise 231
 2004 2010 96%
Century Towers (18)
 San Jose, CA High-rise 376
 2017 2017 95%
Enso San Jose, CA Mid-rise 183
 2014 2015 97%
Epic (15)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 769
 2013 2013 96%
Esplanade San Jose, CA Mid-rise 278
 2002 2004 96%
Fountains at River Oaks San Jose, CA Mid-rise 226
 1990 2014 96%
Marquis San Jose, CA Mid-rise 166
 2015 2016 96%
Meridian at Midtown (16)
 San Jose, CA Mid-rise 218
 2015 2018 95%
Mio San Jose, CA Mid-rise 103
 2015 2016 97%
Museum Park San Jose, CA Mid-rise 117
 2002 2014 97%
One South Market (19)
 San Jose, CA High-rise 312
 2015 2015 96%
Palm Valley San Jose, CA Mid-rise 1,099
 2008 2014 97%
Sage at Cupertino (4)
 San Jose, CA Garden 230
 1971 2017 96%
The Carlyle (8)
 San Jose, CA Garden 132
 2000 2000 97%
The Waterford San Jose, CA Mid-rise 238
 2000 2000 96%
Willow Lake San Jose, CA Mid-rise 508
 1989 2012 96%
Lakeshore Landing San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 308
 1988 2014 96%
Hillsdale Garden San Mateo, CA Garden 697
 1948 2006 97%
Park 20 (15)
 San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 197
 2015 2015 97%
Station Park Green - Phase I San Mateo, CA Mid-rise 121
 2018 2018 95%
Deer Valley San Rafael, CA Garden 171
 1996 2014 97%
Bel Air San Ramon, CA Garden 462
 1988 1995 97%
Canyon Oaks San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 250
 2005 2007 97%
Crow Canyon San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 400
 1992 2014 96%
Foothill Gardens San Ramon, CA Garden 132
 1985 1997 97%
Mill Creek at Windermere San Ramon, CA Mid-rise 400
 2005 2007 97%
Twin Creeks San Ramon, CA Garden 44
 1985 1997 97%
1000 Kiely Santa Clara, CA Garden 121
 1971 2011 97%
Le Parc Santa Clara, CA Garden 140
 1975 1994 97%
Marina Cove (20)
 Santa Clara, CA Garden 292
 1974 1994 97%
Riley Square (9)
 Santa Clara, CA Garden 156
 1972 2012 97%
Villa Granada Santa Clara, CA Mid-rise 270
 2010 2014 97%
Chestnut Street Apartments Santa Cruz, CA Garden 96
 2002 2008 95%
Bristol Commons Sunnyvale, CA Garden 188
 1989 1995 97%
Brookside Oaks (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 170
 1973 2000 97%
Lawrence Station Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 336
 2012 2014 97%
Magnolia Lane (21)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 32
 2001 2007 97%
Magnolia Square (4)
 Sunnyvale, CA Garden 156
 1963 2007 97%
Montclaire Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 390
 1973 1988 97%
Reed Square Sunnyvale, CA Garden 100
 1970 2011 98%
Solstice Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 280
 2014 2014 98%

      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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Summerhill Park Sunnyvale, CA Garden 100
 1988 1988 98%
Via Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 284
 2011 2011 97%
Windsor Ridge Sunnyvale, CA Mid-rise 216
 1989 1989 98%
Vista Belvedere Tiburon, CA Mid-rise 76
 1963 2004 96%
Verandas (13)
 Union City, CA Mid-rise 282
 1989 2014 97%
Agora (22)
 Walnut Creek, CA Mid-rise 49
 2016 2016 99%
Brio (4)
 Walnut Creek, CA Mid-rise 300
 2015 2019 97%
      21,642
     96%
Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area          
Belcarra Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 296
 2009 2014 97%
BellCentre Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 248
 2001 2014 97%
Cedar Terrace Bellevue, WA Garden 180
 1984 2005 96%
Courtyard off Main Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 110
 2000 2010 96%
Ellington Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 220
 1994 2014 97%
Emerald Ridge Bellevue, WA Garden 180
 1987 1994 97%
Foothill Commons Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 394
 1978 1990 96%
Palisades, The Bellevue, WA Garden 192
 1977 1990 97%
Park Highland Bellevue, WA Mid-rise 250
 1993 2014 96%
Piedmont Bellevue, WA Garden 396
 1969 2014 97%
Sammamish View Bellevue, WA Garden 153
 1986 1994 98%
Woodland Commons Bellevue, WA Garden 302
 1978 1990 97%
Bothell Ridge (6)
 Bothell, WA Garden 214
 1988 2014 96%
Canyon Pointe Bothell, WA Garden 250
 1990 2003 96%
Inglenook Court Bothell, WA Garden 224
 1985 1994 96%
Pinnacle Sonata Bothell, WA Mid-rise 268
 2000 2014 96%
Salmon Run at Perry Creek Bothell, WA Garden 132
 2000 2000 97%
Stonehedge Village Bothell, WA Garden 196
 1986 1997 96%
Highlands at Wynhaven Issaquah, WA Mid-rise 333
 2000 2008 97%
Park Hill at Issaquah Issaquah, WA Garden 245
 1999 1999 97%
Wandering Creek Kent, WA Garden 156
 1986 1995 98%
Ascent Kirkland, WA Garden 90
 1988 2012 96%
Bridle Trails Kirkland, WA Garden 108
 1986 1997 97%
Corbella at Juanita Bay Kirkland, WA Garden 169
 1978 2010 96%
Evergreen Heights Kirkland, WA Garden 200
 1990 1997 96%
Slater 116 Kirkland, WA Mid-rise 108
 2013 2013 97%
Montebello Kirkland, WA Garden 248
 1996 2012 96%
Aviara (23)
 Mercer Island, WA Mid-rise 166
 2013 2014 96%
Laurels at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA Garden 164
 1981 1996 96%
Parkwood at Mill Creek Mill Creek, WA Garden 240
 1989 2014 96%
The Elliot at Mukilteo (4)
 Mukilteo, WA Garden 301
 1981 1997 96%
Castle Creek Newcastle, WA Garden 216
 1998 1998 97%
Delano Redmond, WA Mid-rise 126
 2005 2011 97%
Elevation Redmond, WA Garden 158
 1986 2010 97%
Pure Redmond Redmond, WA Mid-rise 105
 2016 2019 99%
Redmond Hill (9)
 Redmond, WA Garden 442
 1985 2011 96%
Shadowbrook Redmond, WA Garden 418
 1986 2014 96%
The Trails of Redmond Redmond, WA Garden 423
 1985 2014 97%
Vesta (9)
 Redmond, WA Garden 440
 1998 2011 97%

      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 Year Year  
Communities (1)
 Location Type Homes Built Acquired 
Occupancy(2)
Brighton Ridge Renton, WA Garden 264
 1986 1996 96%
Fairwood Pond Renton, WA Garden 194
 1997 2004 97%
Forest View Renton, WA Garden 192
 1998 2003 97%
Pinnacle on Lake Washington Renton, WA Mid-rise 180
 2001 2014 96%
8th & Republican (16)
 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 211
 2016 2017 97%
Annaliese Seattle, WA Mid-rise 56
 2009 2013 98%
The Audrey at Belltown Seattle, WA Mid-rise 137
 1992 2014 96%
The Bernard Seattle, WA Mid-rise 63
 2008 2011 98%
Cairns, The Seattle, WA Mid-rise 99
 2006 2007 97%
Collins on Pine Seattle, WA Mid-rise 76
 2013 2014 98%
Domaine Seattle, WA Mid-rise 92
 2009 2012 98%
Expo (18)
 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 275
 2012 2012 96%
Fountain Court Seattle, WA Mid-rise 320
 2000 2000 97%
Patent 523 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 295
 2010 2010 97%
Taylor 28 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 197
 2008 2014 97%
Velo and Ray (16)
 Seattle, WA Mid-rise 308
 2014 2019 96%
Vox Apartments Seattle, WA Mid-rise 58
 2013 2013 97%
Wharfside Pointe Seattle, WA Mid-rise 155
 1990 1994 97%
      12,233
     97%
             
Total/Weighted Average     60,570
     97%


      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%

      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, 20182019


(1) 
Unless otherwise specified, the Company has a 100% ownership interestconsolidates each community in each community.accordance with U.S. GAAP.
(2) 
For communities, occupancy rates are based on financial occupancy for the year ended December 31, 2018; for the commercial buildings occupancy rates are based on physical occupancy as of December 31, 2018.2019. For an explanation of how financial occupancy is calculated, see "Occupancy Rates" in this Item 2.
(3) 
The community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2082.
(4) 
TheEach of these communities is part of a DownREIT structure in which the Company holds a 1% special limitedis the general 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 partneror manager and the other limited partners wereor members are granted the right to require the applicable partnership to redeemrights of redemption for 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.interests.

(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.
(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, LLC ("Wesco I"). The Company has a 58% interest in Wesco I, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(10) 
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2067.
(11) 
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2027.
(12) 
The Company has a 97% interest and an Executive Vice President of the Company has a 3% interest in this community.
(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 in this community.
(15)
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2028.
(16)(15) 
This community is owned by an entity that, isas of December 31, 2019, was co-owned by the Company and the CanadianCanada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPPIB" or "CPP"). The Company hashad a 55% ownership in this community, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In January 2020, the Company purchased CPPIB's 45% interest.
(17)(16) 
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.

(17)
This community is owned by BEX IV, LLC ("BEX IV"). The Company has a 50.1% interest in BEX IV, 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,March 2019, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 49.9% membership45.0% interest in the MarquisOne South Market co-investment. As a result of this purchase, the Company consolidates Marquis.One South Market.
(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.
(22)(21) 
The community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2070.
(23)(22) 
This community is owned by an entity that, isas of December 31, 2019, was co-owned primarily by the Company and CPP.CPPIB. The Company hashad a 51% membership interest in this community, which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In January 2020, the Company purchased CPPIB's 45% interest.
(24)(23) 
This community is subject to a ground lease, which, unless extended, will expire in 2070.
(25)
The Company has 99% ownership in this community.
(26)
The Company occupies 13% of space in this property.


Item 3. Legal Proceedings


The information regarding lawsuits, other proceedings and claims, set forth in Note 16,17, "Commitments and Contingencies", to our 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 16,17, 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") under the symbol ESS. Essex's common stock has been traded on the NYSE since June 13, 1994. The closing price of Essex's common stock as reported by the NYSE on February 15, 2019 was $278.82.
 
There is no established public trading market for the Operating Partnership's limited partnership units ("OP Units").
 
Holders
 
The approximate number of holders of record of the shares of Essex's common stock was 1,3131,248 as of February 15, 2019.18, 2020. This number does not include stockholders whose shares are held in investment accounts by other entities. Essex believes the actual number of stockholders is greater than the number of holders of record.
 
As of February 15, 2019,18, 2020, there were 18465 holders of record of OP Units, including Essex.
 
Return of Capital
 
Under provisions of the Code, 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, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 related to common stock and Series H preferred stock for tax purposes are as follows:
 2018 2017 2016 2019 2018 2017
Common Stock            
Ordinary income 79.72% 84.04% 86.68% 83.81% 79.72% 84.04%
Capital gain 15.35% 13.20% 7.11% 13.78% 15.35% 13.20%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain 4.93% 2.76% 6.21% 2.41% 4.93% 2.76%
 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 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
 
Future dividends/distributions by Essex and the Operating Partnership will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Essex 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 Code, applicable legal restrictions and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant. There are currently no contractual restrictions on Essex's and the Operating Partnership's present or future ability to pay dividends and 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 declared a dividend/distribution for the fourth quarter of 20182019 of $1.86$1.95 per share. The dividend/distribution was paid on January 15, 20192020 to stockholders/unitholders of record as of January 2, 2019.2020.




Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan


Essex 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 Essex'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


The information required by this section is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the headings "Equity Compensation Plan Information," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.


Issuance of Registered Equity Securities


During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 228,271 shares of common stock through its equity distribution program at an average price of $321.56 per share for proceeds of $73.4 million. As of December 31, 2019, there were no outstanding forward sale agreements, and $826.6 million of shares remains available to be sold under this program.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In September 2018,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. In January 2019, pursuant to such authorization, the Company entered into a new equity distribution agreement in connection with the 2018 ATM Program pursuant to which the Company may offerrepurchased and sellretired 234,061 shares of its common stock havingtotaling $57.0 million, including commissions, at an aggregate gross salesaverage price of up to $900.0 million.$243.48 per share. In connection withFebruary 2019, 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 sales 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. 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 replenishedstock repurchase plan.

During 2018, The Company did not repurchase any additional shares during the Company issued no shares of common stock under the 2018 ATM Program or the prior 2016 ATM Program. Asyear ended December 31, 2019, such that as of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had no outstanding forward sale agreements to sell any shares of common stock.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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, through December 31, 2018, the Company had repurchased and retired 215,583 shares of common stock totaling $52.3 million, including commissions, at an average stock price of $242.49 per share. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had $197.7 million of purchase authority remaining under the stock repurchase plan.
Performance Graph


The line graph below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on Essex'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, 20132014 and that all dividends were reinvested.


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 Period Ending Period Ending
Index 12/31/2013
 12/31/2014
 12/31/2015
 12/31/2016
 12/31/2017
 12/31/2018
 12/31/2014
 12/31/2015
 12/31/2016
 12/31/2017
 12/31/2018
 12/31/2019
Essex Property Trust, Inc. 100.00
 148.00
 175.93
 175.70
 187.65
 196.60
 100.00
 118.87
 118.71
 126.79
 132.83
 167.25
NAREIT All Equity REIT Index 100.00
 128.03
 131.64
 143.00
 155.41
 149.12
 100.00
 102.83
 111.70
 121.39
 116.48
 149.86
S&P 500 Index 100.00
 113.69
 115.26
 129.05
 157.22
 150.33
 100.00
 101.38
 113.51
 138.29
 132.23
 173.86
 
(1) 
Common stock performance data is provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence (formerly SNL Financial).


The graph and other information furnished under the above caption "Performance Graph" in this Part II Item 5 of this Form 10-K shall not deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C, or to the liabilities of the Exchange Act.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
 
During the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Operating Partnership issued OP Units in private placements in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, in the amounts and for the consideration set forth below:
 
During the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, Essex issued an aggregate of 39,175178,675 and 176,48939,175 shares of its common stock upon the exercise of stock options, respectively. Essex contributed the proceeds from the option exercises of $6.2$37.5 million and $26.6$6.2 million to the Operating Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of 39,175178,675 and 176,48939,175 OP Units, as required by the Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement, during the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
 
During the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, Essex issued an aggregate of 1,98116,114 and 2,9731,981 shares of its common stock in connection with restricted stock awards for no cash consideration, respectively. For each share of common stock issued by Essex in connection with such awards, the Operating Partnership issued OP Units to Essex as required by the Operating

Partnership's partnership agreement, for an aggregate of 1,98116,114 and 2,9731,981 OP Units during the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


During the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, Essex issued an aggregate of 5,25012,633 and 1,5005,250 shares of its common stock in connection with the exchange of OP Units and DownREIT limited partnership units by limited partners or members into shares of common stock. For each share of common stock issued by Essex in connection with such exchange, the Operating Partnership issued OP Units to Essex as required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement, for an aggregate of 5,25012,633 and 1,5005,250 OP Units during the year ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


NoDuring the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 228,271 shares of common stock through its equity distribution program. Essex contributed the net proceeds from these share issuances of $73.4 million to the Operating Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of 228,271 OP units, as required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. As of December 31, 2019, there are no outstanding forward purchase agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2018, no 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, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 345,444 shares of Essex's common stock through the 2016 ATM Program. Essex contributed the net proceeds from these share issuances of $89.1 million to the Operating Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of 345,444 OP 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.

equity distribution programs.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data
 
The following tables set forth summary financial and operating information for Essex and the Operating Partnership from January 1, 20142015 through December 31, 2018.2019.


Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
 ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
OPERATING DATA:                    
Rental and other property $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
 $1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
Management and other fees from affiliates 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
 9,527
 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
Net income 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
 464,448
 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
Net income available to common stockholders $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
 $439,286
 $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
Per share data:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $6.67
 $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
Weighted average common stock outstanding 66,041
 65,829
 65,472
 64,872
 56,547
 65,840
 66,041
 65,829
 65,472
 64,872
Diluted:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.06
 $6.66
 $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
Weighted average common stock outstanding 66,085
 65,898
 65,588
 65,062
 56,697
 65,939
 66,085
 65,898
 65,588
 65,062
Cash dividend per common share $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11
 $7.80
 $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76

  As of December 31,
  2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
  ($ in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:          
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation) $14,038,142
 $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
Net investment in rental properties 10,348,660
 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
Real estate under development 546,075
 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
Co-investments 1,335,339
 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
Total assets 12,705,405
 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
Total indebtedness, net 5,808,873
 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 37,410
 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock 
 
 
 
 73,750
Stockholders' equity 6,220,427
 6,267,073
 6,277,406
 6,192,178
 6,237,733

  As of and for the years ended December 31,
  2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
  ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
OTHER DATA:  
Funds from operations ("FFO")(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders:
          
Net income available to common stockholders $439,286
 $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
Adjustments:  
  
  
  
  
Depreciation and amortization 483,750
 479,884
 468,881
 441,682
 453,423
Gains not included in FFO attributable to common stockholders and unitholders (79,468) (73,683) (159,901) (167,607) (81,347)
Impairment loss 7,105
 
 
 
 

  As of December 31,
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
  ($ in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:          
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation) $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
 $11,249,071
Net investment in rental properties 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
 9,684,265
Real estate under development 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
Co-investments 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
Total assets 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
Total indebtedness, net 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock 
 
 
 73,750
 73,750
Stockholders' equity 6,267,073
 6,277,406
 6,192,178
 6,237,733
 6,022,672
Impairment loss from unconsolidated co-investments 11,484
 
 
 
 
Deferred tax expense on sale of real estate and land - taxable REIT subsidiary activity 
 
 
 4,410
 
Depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated co-investments 60,655
 62,954
 55,531
 50,956
 49,826
Noncontrolling interest related to Operating Partnership units 15,343
 13,452
 14,825
 14,089
 7,824
Insurance reimbursements 
 
 
 
 (1,751)
Depreciation attributable to third party ownership and other (1,805) (940) (286) (9) (781)
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders $936,350
 $871,820
 $812,109
 $754,645
 $654,059
Non-core items:  
  
  
  
  
Merger and integration expenses 
 
 
 
 3,798
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs 168
 194
 1,569
 1,841
 2,414
Deferred tax expense on unrealized gain on unconsolidated co-investment (2)
 1,457
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities (1,271) (737) (1,909) (5,719) (598)
Unrealized (gains) losses on marketable securities (5,710) 5,159
 
 
 
Equity income from non-core co-investment (3)
 (4,143) 
 
 
 
Interest rate hedge ineffectiveness (4)
 181
 148
 (78) (250) 
(Gain) loss on early retirement of debt, net (3,717) 
 1,796
 606
 6,114
Gain on early retirement of debt from unconsolidated co-investment 
 (3,662) 
 
 
Co-investment promote income (809) (20,541) 
 
 (192)
Income from early redemption of preferred equity investments (3,562) (1,652) (356) 
 (1,954)
Accelerated interest income from maturity of investment in mortgage backed security (7,032) 
 
 
 
Excess of redemption value of preferred stock over carrying value 
 
 
 2,541
 
General and administrative and other, net 1,181
 8,745
 (1,083) 
 (651)
Insurance reimbursements and legal settlements, net (858) (561) (25) (4,470) (2,319)
Core funds from operations ("Core FFO")(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
 $912,235
 $858,913
 $812,023
 $749,194
 $660,671
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (FFO)(5)
 68,199
 68,322
 68,194
 67,890
 67,310
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
 per share - diluted
 $13.73
 $12.76
 $11.91
 $11.12
 $9.72
Core funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
 per share - diluted
 $13.38
 $12.57
 $11.91
 $11.04
 $9.82





  As of and for the years ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
  ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
OTHER DATA:  
Funds from operations ("FFO")(1) attributable to common stockholders and unitholders:
          
Net income available to common stockholders $390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
 $226,865
 $116,859
Adjustments:  
  
  
  
  
Depreciation and amortization 479,884
 468,881
 441,682
 453,423
 360,592
Gains not included in FFO attributable to common stockholders and unitholders (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
 
 
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 13,452
 14,825
 14,089
 7,824
 4,911
Insurance reimbursements 
 
 
 (1,751) 
Depreciation attributable to third party ownership and other (940) (286) (9) (781) (1,331)
Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders $871,820
 $812,109
 $754,645
 $654,059
 $464,942
Non-core items:  
  
  
  
  
Merger and integration expenses 
 
 
 3,798
 53,530
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 (737) (1,909) (5,719) (598) (886)
Unrealized losses on marketable securities 5,159
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of land 
 
 
 
 (2,533)
Interest rate hedge ineffectiveness (2)
 148
 (78) (250) 
 
Loss on early retirement of debt 
 1,796
 606
 6,114
 268
Gain on early retirement of debt from unconsolidated co-investment

 (3,662) 
 
 
 
Co-investment promote income (20,541) 
 
 (192) (10,640)
Income from early redemption of preferred equity investments (1,652) (356) 
 (1,954) (5,250)
Excess of redemption value of preferred stock over carrying value 
 
 2,541
 
 
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
 $12.76
 $11.91
 $11.12
 $9.72
 $7.89
Core funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unitholders
 per share - diluted
 $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 FFO and FFO excluding non-core items ("referred(referred to as "Core FFO") as supplemental operating performance measures. FFO and Core FFO are not used by the Company as, nor should they be considered to be, alternatives to net income computed under U.S. GAAP as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or as alternatives to cash from operating activities computed under U.S. GAAP as an indicator of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.


FFO and Core FFO are not meant to represent a comprehensive system of financial reporting and do not present, nor do they intend to present, a complete picture of the Company's financial condition and operating performance. The Company believes that net income computed under U.S. GAAP is the primary measure of performance and that FFO and Core FFO are only meaningful when they are used in conjunction with net income. The Company considers FFO and Core FFO to be useful financial performance measurements of an equity REIT because, together with net income and cash flows, FFO and Core FFO provide investors with additional bases to evaluate operating performance and ability of a REIT to incur and service debt and to fund acquisitions and other capital expenditures and to pay dividends. 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"), which is the leading REIT industry association. The Company believes that, under the NAREIT FFO definition, the two 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. The Company agrees that these two 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 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' 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, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.2015.


(2) 
A deferred tax expense was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the $4.4 million net unrealized gain on Real Estate Technology Ventures, L.P. co-investment discussed below.

(3)
Represents the Company's share of co-investment income from Real Estate Technology Ventures, L.P. Income for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes a net unrealized gain of $4.4 million.

(4)
Interest rate swaps are generally are adjusted to fair value through other comprehensive income (loss). However, because certain of the 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 a non-cash interest rate hedge ineffectiveness through interest expense. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12 "Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities," which resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment of approximately $181,000 from interest expense to accumulated other comprehensive income.

(3)(5) 
Assumes conversion of all dilutive outstanding operating partnership interests in the Operating PartnershipOP Units 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 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,
 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
 ($ in thousands, except per unit amounts) ($ in thousands, except per unit amounts)
OPERATING DATA:                    
Rental and other property $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
 $961,591
 $1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
 $1,185,498
Management and other fees from affiliates 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
 9,347
 9,527
 9,183
 9,574
 8,278
 8,909
Net income 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
 134,438
 464,448
 413,599
 458,043
 438,410
 248,239
Net income available to common unitholders $403,605
 $447,884
 $425,213
 $234,689
 $121,726
 $454,629
 $403,605
 $447,884
 $425,213
 $234,689
Per unit data:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
 $2.07
 $6.67
 $5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
 $3.50
Weighted average common units outstanding 68,316
 68,082
 67,696
 67,054
 58,772
 68,141
 68,316
 68,082
 67,696
 67,054
Diluted:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
 $2.07
 $6.66
 $5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
 $3.49
Weighted average common units outstanding 68,360
 68,151
 67,812
 67,244
 58,921
 68,240
 68,360
 68,151
 67,812
 67,244
Cash distributions per common unit $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76
 $5.11
 $7.80
 $7.44
 $7.00
 $6.40
 $5.76
 
 As of December 31, As of December 31,
 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
 ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:                    
Investment in rental properties (before accumulated depreciation) $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
 $11,249,071
 $14,038,142
 $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 $12,338,129
Net investment in rental properties 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
 9,684,265
 10,348,660
 10,156,553
 10,592,776
 10,376,176
 10,388,237
Real estate under development 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
 429,096
 546,075
 454,629
 355,735
 190,505
 242,326
Co-investments 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
 1,042,423
 1,335,339
 1,300,140
 1,155,984
 1,161,275
 1,036,047
Total assets 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
 11,530,299
 12,705,405
 12,383,596
 12,495,706
 12,217,408
 12,008,384
Total indebtedness, net 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
 5,084,256
 5,808,873
 5,605,942
 5,689,126
 5,563,260
 5,318,757
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
 23,256
 37,410
 35,475
 39,206
 44,684
 45,452
Cumulative redeemable preferred interest 
 
 
 71,209
 71,209
 
 
 
 
 71,209
Partners' capital 6,329,613
 6,330,415
 6,244,364
 6,287,381
 6,073,433
 6,281,242
 6,329,613
 6,330,415
 6,244,364
 6,287,381



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


Essex is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities in selected residential areas located on the West Coast of the United States. Essex owns all of its interests in its real estate investments, directly or indirectly, through the Operating Partnership. Essex is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and, as of December 31, 2018,2019, had an approximately 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, 2018,2019, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 245250 operating apartment communities, comprising 59,66160,570 apartment homes, excluding the Company's ownership in preferred equity co-investments, loan investments, one operating commercial building with approximately 106,716 square feet and six active developments.a development pipeline comprised of five consolidated projects and two unconsolidated joint venture projects.


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



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


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s development and predevelopment pipeline was comprised of fourfive consolidated projects under development, two unconsolidated joint venture projects under development, and various predevelopment projects aggregating 1,8611,960 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $812.0 million,$1.0 billion, and estimated remaining project costs of approximately $417.0$222.0 million, $310.0$193.0 million of which represents the Company's estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.2$1.3 billion. 


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company also had an ownership interest in one operating commercial building (totaling approximately 106,716 square feet).


By region, the Company's operating results for 20182019 and 20172018 and projection for 20192020 new housing supply (defined as new multifamily 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 20192020 job growth, and 20192020 estimated Same-Property revenue growth are as follows:


Southern California Region:  As of December 31, 2018,2019, this region represented 46%45% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes.  Revenues for "2018"2019 Same-Properties" (as defined below), or "Same-Property revenues," increased 3.1%3.0% in 20182019 as compared to 2017.2018. In 2019,2020, the Company projects new residential supply of 33,50031,400 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 0.6%0.5% of the total housing stock. The Company projects an increase of 104,75091,850 jobs or 1.3%1.2%, and an increase in 20192020 Same-Property revenues of between 2.5%2.2% to 3.5%3.2% in 2019.2020.
 
Northern California Region:  As of December 31, 2018,2019, this region represented 33%35% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes. Same-Property revenues increased 2.4%3.8% in 20182019 as compared to 2017.2018. In 2019,2020, the Company projects new residential supply of 15,75017,950 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 0.7%0.8% of the total housing stock. The Company projects an increase of 65,50072,350 jobs or 2.0%, and an increase in 20192020 Same-Property revenues of between 2.6% to 3.6% in 2019.2020.
 
Seattle Metro Region: As of December 31, 2018,2019, this region represented 21%20% of the Company’s consolidated operating apartment homes. Same-Property revenues increased 2.9%3.8% in 20182019 as compared to 2017.2018. In 2019,2020, the Company projects new residential supply of 17,00013,400 apartment homes and single family homes, which represents 1.3%1.0% of the total housing stock. The

Company projects an increase of 45,90043,200 jobs or 2.6%2.4%, and an increase in 20192020 Same-Property revenues of between 2.3%3.5% to 3.3%4.5% in 2019.2020.


In total, the Company projects an increase in 20192020 Same-Property revenues of between 2.5%2.6% to 3.5%3.6%, as renewal and new leases are signed at higher rents in 20192020 than 2018.2019. Same-Property operating expenses are projected to increase in 20192020 by 2.5% to 3.5%.


The Company’s consolidated operating communities are as follows:
As of As ofAs of As of
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Apartment Homes % Apartment Homes %Apartment Homes % Apartment Homes %
Southern California22,674
 46% 23,343
 47%22,674
 45% 22,674
 46%
Northern California16,136
 33% 15,848
 32%17,556
 35% 16,136
 33%
Seattle Metro10,238
 21% 10,238
 21%10,343
 20% 10,238
 21%
Total49,048
 100% 49,429
 100%50,573
 100% 49,048
 100%


Co-investments, including Wesco I, Wesco III, Wesco IV, Wesco V, LLC, CPPIB, BEXAEW, BEX II, BEX III, and BEX IIIIV 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, 20182019 to the Year Ended December 31, 20172018


The Company’s average financial occupanciesoccupancy for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities or "2018"2019 Same-Property" (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017) increased2018) decreased 10 basis points to 96.6% in 2019 from 96.7% in 2018 from 96.6% in 2017.2018. Financial occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenueincome by total potential rental revenue.income. Actual rental revenueincome represents contractual rental revenueincome pursuant to leases without considering delinquency and concessions. Total potential rental revenueincome 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. The Company believes that financial occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant apartment 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 a variety of factors, including overall supply and demand for housing, concentration of new apartment deliveries within the same submarket which can cause periodic disruption due to greater rental concessions to increase leasing velocity, and 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 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 revenueincome is not considered the best metric to quantify occupancy.



The regional breakdown of the Company’s 2019 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 
Years ended
December 31,
 2019 2018
Southern California96.6% 96.7%
Northern California96.7% 96.8%
Seattle Metro96.6% 96.5%


The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2019 Same-Properties.

  Number of Apartment 
Years Ended
December 31,
 Dollar Percentage
Property Revenues ($ in thousands)
 Homes 2019 2018 Change Change
2019 Same-Properties:          
Southern California 21,979
 $590,943
 $573,658
 $17,285
 3.0%
Northern California 15,685
 530,970
 511,679
 19,291
 3.8%
Seattle Metro 10,238
 245,398
 236,525
 8,873
 3.8%
Total 2019 Same-Property revenues 47,902
 1,367,311
 1,321,862
 45,449
 3.4%
2019 Non-Same Property Revenues  
 83,317
��69,008
 14,309
 20.7%
Total property revenues  
 $1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $59,758
 4.3%
2019 Same-Property Revenues increased by $45.4 million or 3.4% to $1.4 billion for 2019 compared to $1.3 billion in 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 3.4% in average rental rates from $2,242 per apartment home for 2018 to $2,318 per apartment home for 2019. 

2019 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $14.3 million or 20.7% to $83.3 million in 2019 compared to $69.0 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to revenues generated from One South Market, which was consolidated in March 2019, Brio, which was acquired in June 2019, Marquis, which was consolidated in December 2018, and Station Park Green - Phase I, a development community that began producing rental income during the first quarter of 2018. These increases were partially offset by the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Management and other fees from affiliates increased by $0.3 million or 3.3% to $9.5 million in 2019 from $9.2 million in 2018. The increase is primarily due to the addition of The Courtyards at 65th Street, 777 Hamilton, and Velo and Ray communities to the Company's joint venture portfolio in 2019, offset slightly by the disposition of Mosso joint venture community in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased by $8.7 million or 3.7% to $242.5 million in 2019 compared to $233.8 million in 2018, primarily due to an increase of $3.8 million in utilities expenses as well as an increase of $3.2 million in administrative expenses. 2019 Same-Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes, increased by $6.5 million or 2.9% to $232.5 million in 2019 compared to $226.0 million in 2018, primarily due to increases of $2.7 million in both administrative expenses and utilities expenses.

Real estate taxes increased by $3.6 million or 2.4% to $155.2 million in 2019 compared to $151.6 million in 2018, primarily due to increases in property valuations in Southern and Northern California and property tax expenses for Brio, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2019, offset by favorable tax assessments in the Seattle Metro region. 2019 Same-Property real estate taxes increased by $1.9 million or 1.3% to $145.3 million in 2019 compared to $143.4 million in 2018 primarily due to increases in property valuations in Southern and Northern California, offset by favorable tax assessments in the Seattle Metro region.


Corporate-level property management expenses increased by $1.8 million or 5.8% to $32.9 million in 2019 compared to $31.1 million in 2018, primarily due to an increase in corporate-level property management and staffing costs supporting the communities.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $3.9 million or 0.8% to $483.8 million in 2019 compared to $479.9 million in 2018, primarily due to the completion of the Station Park Green - Phase I development during the first and second quarters of 2018, consolidation of Marquis in the fourth quarter of 2018, consolidation of One South Market in the first quarter of 2019, and the acquisition of Brio in the second quarter of 2019. The increase was partially offset by the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Impairment loss of $7.1 million in 2019 related to a consolidated CPPIB co-investment that owned land held for future development in Moorpark, CA. The impairment charge resulted from the Company’s offer to acquire the joint venture partner’s 45% interest in the co-investment of the land parcel at an amount lower than the carrying value.
Loss on sale of real estate and land of $3.2 million in 2019 was primarily attributable to the sale of land in San Mateo, CA that had been held for future development. The Company's $61.9 million gain in 2018 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 gains of $22.3 million and $39.6 million, respectively, for the Company.

Interest expense decreased by $3.2 million or 1.5% to $217.3 million in 2019 compared to $220.5 million in 2018, primarily due to various debt that was paid off or matured and regular principal amortization during and after 2018, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $30.0 million for 2019. Additionally, there was a $5.5 million increase in capitalized interest during 2019, which was due to an increase in development costs as compared to 2018. These decreases in interest expense were partially offset by an increase in average outstanding debt primarily as a result of the issuance of $300.0 million of senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2048 in March 2018, $500.0 million of senior unsecured notes due March 1, 2029 in February and March 2019, and $550.0 million of senior unsecured notes due January 15, 2030 in August 2019 and October 2019, which resulted in an increase of $32.3 million interest expense for 2019 as compared to 2018.

Total return swap income of $8.4 million in 2019 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. The decrease of $0.3 million or 3.4% from $8.7 million in 2018 was due to less favorable interest rates in 2019.

Interest and other income increased $23.3 million or 101.3% to $46.3 million in 2019 compared to $23.0 million in 2018, primarily due to an increase from unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities of $10.9 million, $7.0 million of accelerated interest income from the maturity of a mortgage backed security investment recognized in 2019, and an increase of $5.1 million in marketable securities and other income.

Equity income from co-investments increased by $23.0 million or 25.8% to $112.1 million in 2019 compared to $89.1 million in 2018, primarily due to an increase in gains from the sale of co-investment communities of $40.5 million from sale of the Mosso co-investment community in 2019, an increase of $7.3 million in income from preferred equity investments, and a net unrealized gain of $4.4 million from an unconsolidated co-investment during the third quarter of 2019. The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $19.7 million in promote income and an $11.5 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on an unconsolidated CPPIB co-investment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Deferred tax expense on unrealized gain on unconsolidated co-investment of $1.5 million in 2019 resulted from a net unrealized gain of $4.4 million from an unconsolidated co-investment during the third quarter of 2019.

Gain on early retirement of debt, net of $3.7 million in 2019 was primarily due to early repayment of a $289.1 million secured mortgage note payable in September 2019, offset slightly by early repayment of approximately $122.5 million of secured mortgage notes in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gain on remeasurement of co-investment of $31.5 million in 2019 resulted from the purchase of the Company's joint venture partner's 45.0% membership interest in the One South Market co-investment in March 2019. Gain on remeasurement of $1.3 million in 2018 resulted from the purchase of the Company's joint venture partner's 49.9% membership interest in the Marquis co-investment in December 2018.


Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2018 to the Year Ended December 31, 2017

The Company’s average financial occupancy for the Company’s stabilized apartment communities or "2018 Same-Property" (stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017) increased 10 basis points to 96.7% in 2018 from 96.6% in 2017. The regional breakdown of the Company's 2018 Same-Property portfolio for financial occupancy for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:


 
Years ended
December 31,
 2018 2017
Southern California96.7% 96.6%
Northern California96.8% 96.8%
Seattle Metro96.5% 96.4%



The following table provides a breakdown of revenue amounts, including the revenues attributable to 2018 Same-Properties.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 2018 2017 Change Change Homes 2018 2017 Change Change
2018 Same-Properties: (1)
                    
Southern California 21,979
 $573,658
 $556,630
 $17,028
 3.1% 21,979
 $573,658
 $556,630
 $17,028
 3.1%
Northern California 14,356
 469,457
 458,241
 11,216
 2.4% 14,356
 469,457
 458,241
 11,216
 2.4%
Seattle Metro 10,238
 236,525
 229,872
 6,653
 2.9% 10,238
 236,525
 229,872
 6,653
 2.9%
Total 2018 Same-Property revenues 46,573
 1,279,640
 1,244,743
 34,897
 2.8% 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%  
 111,230
 109,582
 1,648
 1.5%
Total property revenues  
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $36,545
 2.7%  
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $36,545
 2.7%
(1)
Same-property excludes properties held for sale.


2018 Same-Property Revenues increased by $34.9 million or 2.8% to $1.3 billion for 2018 compared to $1.2 billion in 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 2.5% in average rental rates from $2,177 per apartment home for 2017 to $2,231 per apartment home for 2018. 


2018 Non-Same Property Revenues increased by $1.6 million or 1.5% to $111.2 million in 2018 compared to $109.6 million in 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 first quarter of 2018, and Sage at Cupertino, which was consolidated in March 2017, offset by the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.


Management and other fees from affiliates decreased by $0.4 million or 4.2% to $9.2 million in 2018 from $9.6 million in 2017. The decrease is primarily due to lower asset management fees caused by the amendment of the Wesco I joint venture operating agreement in October 2017.


Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes increased by $4.7 million or 2.1% to $233.8 million in 2018 compared to $229.1 million in 2017, primarily due to an increase of $2.4 million in maintenance and repairs expenses as well as an increase of $2.3 million in utilities expenses. 2018 Same-Property operating expenses excluding real estate taxes, increased by $4.2 million or 2.0% to $218.7 million in 2018 compared to $214.5 million in 2017, primarily due to a $2.2 million increase in maintenance and repairs expenses as well as an increase of $2.2 million in utilities expenses.


Real estate taxes increased $5.2by $5.3 million or 3.6% to $151.5$151.6 million in 2018 compared to $146.3 million in 2017, primarily due to the acquisition of Marquis and increases in tax rates and property valuations, offset by the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018. 2018 Same-Property real estate taxes increased by $4.9 million or 3.7% to $138.4 million in 2018 compared to $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 increased by $11.0 million or 2.3% to $479.9 million in 2018 compared to $468.9 million in 2017, primarily due to the completion of the Station Park Green - Phase I development during the first and second quarters of 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 a decrease due to the sales of Domain in the second quarter of 2018 and 8th & Hope in the fourth quarter of 2018.


Gain on sale of real estate and land increased by $35.5 million or 134.5% to $61.9 million in 2018 compared to $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 the sale of Jefferson at Hollywood, which resulted in a gain of $26.2 million.

Interest expense decreased by $2.4 million or 1.1% to $220.5 million in 2018 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 issuance of $350.0 million senior unsecured notes due May 1, 2027 in April 2017 and $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2048 in March 2018, which resulted in an increase of $18.6 million interest expense for 2018 as compared to 2017.


Total return swap income of $8.7 million in 2018 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 $1.4 million or 13.9% from $10.1 million in 2017 was due to less favorable interest rates in 2018.


Interest and other income decreased by $1.6 million or 6.5% to $23.0 million in 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 in marketable securities and other interest income of $4.2 million.


Equity income from co-investments increased by $2.7 million or 3.1% to $89.1 million in 2018 compared to $86.4 million in 2017, primarily due to $20.5 million of co-investment promote income from the BEXAEW joint venture recognized during the first quarter of 2018, an increase in income from preferred equity investments 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.


Gain on sale of real estate and land increased by $35.5 million or 134.5% to $61.9 million in 2018 compared to $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 the sale of Jefferson 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 the 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 two properties by BEXAEW and one property by Wesco I during 2017, which resulted in a total 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 was primarily attributable to the sale of Jefferson at Hollywood, which resulted in a gain of $26.2 million for the 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.

Gain on remeasurement of co-investment 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. There were no such transactions during 2016.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


The following table sets forth the Company’s cash flows for 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 ($ in thousands):
 For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016 2019 2018 2017
Cash flow provided by (used in):            
Operating activities $826,554
 $769,607
 $716,792
 $919,079
 $826,554
 $769,607
Investing activities $(59,893) $(567,940) $(413,071) $(527,691) $(59,893) $(567,940)
Financing activities $(676,392) $(310,843) $(256,474) $(461,689) $(676,392) $(310,843)


Essex’s business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. Essex 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 from operating as a public company which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. Essex itself does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. Essex’s principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common stock and preferred stock. Essex’s sole source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, Essex owned a 96.6% general partner interest and the limited partners owned the remaining 3.4% interest in the Operating Partnership.


The liquidity of Essex is dependent on the Operating Partnership’s ability to make sufficient distributions to Essex. The primary cash requirement of Essex is its payment of dividends to its stockholders. Essex also guarantees some of the Operating Partnership’s debt, as discussed further in Notes 7 and 8 to our consolidated financial statements included 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 Essex’s guarantee obligations, then Essex will be required to fulfill its cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, Essex’s only significant asset is its investment in the Operating Partnership.


For Essex 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 Essex has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its stockholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of other property, including, in limited circumstances, Essex’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. Essex 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, 2018,2019, the Company had $134.5$70.1 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $209.5$144.2 million in marketable securities, of which $82.4$71.5 million were equity securities or available for 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 2019.2020. 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, 2018,2019, the Company had $275.0$200.0 million of private placement unsecured bonds outstanding at an average interest rate of 4.5%4.4% with maturity dates ranging from December 2019April 2021 through August 2021.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $3.2$4.3 billion of fixed rate public bonds outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.9%3.8% with maturity dates ranging from 2021 to 2048.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $350.0 million outstanding on its unsecured term loan. The unsecured term loan bears a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.95%. The Company has five interest rate swap contracts, with an aggregate notional balance of $175.0 million, which effectively converts the interest rate on $175.0 million of the unsecured term loan to a fixed rate of 2.3%.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s mortgage notes payable totaled $1.8$1.0 billion, net of unamortized premiums and debt issuance costs, which consisted of $1.5$0.7 billion in fixed rate debt at an average interest rate of 4.6%4.7% and maturity dates ranging from 20192020 to 2028 and $268.1$254.2 million of tax-exempt variable rate demand notes with a weighted average interest rate of 2.5%2.3%. The tax-exempt variable rate demand notes have maturity dates ranging from 20252027 to 2046, and $9.9 million is subject to interest rate caps. $256.02046. $255.4 million is subject to total return swaps.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had two unsecured lines of credit aggregating $1.24 billion, including a $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit and a $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2018,2019, there was no amount$55.0 million outstanding on the $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit. The interest rate is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.875%0.825% as of December 31, 2018.2019. In January 20192020 this line of credit was amended such that the scheduled maturity date was extended to December 20222023 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 and is currently at LIBOR plus 0.825%. As of December 31, 2018,2019, 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 ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.875%0.825% as of December 31, 2018.2019 with a scheduled maturity date in February 2021.


The Company’s unsecured lines 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, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


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 lines 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 counterparty'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 that effectively fixed the interest rate on the $175.0 million of the $350.0 million unsecured term loan at 2.3%. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.

 
The Company has four total return swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $256.0$255.4 million, that effectively converts $256.0$255.4 million of mortgage notes payable to a floating interest rate based on the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index ("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 all four of the total return swaps, with $256.0$255.4 million of the outstanding debt at par. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting.


As of December 31, 2019, the Company had no interest rate caps. As of December 31, 2018, the Company also had interest rate caps, with an aggregatewhich were not accounted for as hedges, totaling a notional amount of $9.9 million that effectively limitlimited the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the variable interest rate for a portion$9.9 million of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt. These interest rate caps matured in December 2019.


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was an asset of $5.8$1.0 million and $5.4$5.8 million, respectively, and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, and a liability of $0.2 million and zero, at each date.respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate caps was zero on the balance sheets as of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. The aggregate carrying and fair value of the total return swaps was zero as ofat both December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


Hedge ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges, which is reported in current year income as interest expense, net was a loss of $0.1$0.2 million, and gainsa loss of $0.1 million, and $0.3a gain of $0.1 million, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively.


Issuance of Common Stock


In 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 and debt securities of the Company, as defined in the prospectus contained in the shelf registration statement.


Also in 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 price of up to $900.0 million.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 salessale agreements. The use of a forward salessale 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 intoFor the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 228,271 shares of common stock through the 2018 ATM Program at an average price of $321.56 per share for proceeds of $73.4 million. For the Company simultaneously terminated its existing 2016 ATM Program. Since commencement of the 2018 ATM Program throughyear 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. As of December 31, 2018, $900.0 million of shares remains available to be sold under the 2018 ATM Program.previous equity distribution agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 345,444 shares of common stock through the 2016 ATM Programprevious equity distribution agreement at an average price of $260.38 per share for total proceeds of $89.1 million, net$89.9 million. As of fees and commissions. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, $826.6 million of shares remains available to be sold under the Company did not issue any shares of common stock pursuant to the 20162018 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, 2018,2019, non-revenue generating capital expenditures totaled approximately $1,342$1,764 per apartment home. 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, andor expenditures infor which the Company expects to be reimbursed. The Company expects that cash from operations and/or its lines of credit will fund such expenditures. 






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, 2018,2019, the Company's development pipeline was comprised of fourfive consolidated projects under development, two unconsolidated joint venture projects under development and various consolidated predevelopment projects, aggregating 1,8611,960 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $0.8$1.0 billion, and estimated remaining project costs of approximately $0.4 billion, $0.3 billion$222.0 million, $193.0 million of which represents the Company's estimated remaining costs, for total estimated project costs of $1.2$1.3 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 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, 2018,2019, the Company had ownership interests in fivefour major redevelopment communities aggregating 1,7271,327 apartment homes with estimated redevelopment costs of $140.1$132.7 million, of which approximately $27.8$14.9 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, 2018,2019, the Company had an interest in 814806 apartment homes in communities actively under development with joint ventures for total estimated costs of $0.6 billion. Total estimated remaining costs total approximately $0.2$0.1 billion, of which the Company estimates that its remaining investment in these development joint ventures will be approximately $0.1 billion.$29.5 million. In addition, the Company had an interest in 10,61310,672 apartment homes in operating communities with joint ventures for a total book value of $0.8$0.7 billion.


Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments


The following table summarizes our obligations at December 31, 20182019 ($ in thousands):


 For the Fiscal Years Ending For the Fiscal Years Ending
 2019 
2020 and
2021
 
2022 and
2023
 Thereafter Total 2020 
2021 and
2022
 
2023 and
2024
 Thereafter Total
Mortgage notes payable $515,658
 $737,327
 $42,030
 $500,880
 $1,795,895
 $288,057
 $74,841
 $6,054
 $618,383
 $987,335
Unsecured debt 75,000
 500,000
 1,250,000
 2,000,000
 3,825,000
 
 1,150,000
 1,000,000
 2,650,000
 4,800,000
Lines of credit 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 55,000
 
 55,000
Interest on indebtedness (1)
 212,676
 325,635
 213,209
 535,013
 1,286,533
 209,711
 343,462
 254,353
 622,817
 1,430,343
Ground leases 3,506
 7,012
 7,012
 128,497
 146,027
 3,506
 7,012
 7,012
 124,991
 142,521
Operating leases 3,305
 6,720
 6,736
 24,761
 41,522
 3,349
 6,753
 6,433
 21,682
 38,217
Development commitments (including co-investments) (2)
 278,412
 31,607
 
 
 310,019
 $1,088,557
 $1,608,301
 $1,518,987
 $3,189,151
 $7,404,996
 $504,623
 $1,582,068
 $1,328,852
 $4,037,873
 $7,453,416


(1) 
Interest on indebtedness for variable debt was calculated using interest rates as of December 31, 2018.2019.

We have a commitment, which is not reflected in the table above, to make additional capital contributions to a limited partnership in which we hold an equity interest. The capital contributions may be called by the general partner at any time until September 2022 after giving appropriate notice. As of December 31, 2019, we had committed to make additional capital contributions totaling up to $8.1 million if and when called by the general partner of the limited partnership until September 2022.

Real Estate Commitments

The following table summarizes the Company's real estate commitment at December 31, 2019 ($ in thousands):

  Number of Properties Investment Remaining Commitment
Joint ventures:      
Preferred equity investments 7
 $166,500
 $20,300
Real estate under development (1)
 2
 245,825
 29,500
       
Consolidated:      
Real estate under development 5
 557,415
 162,900
  

 $969,740
 $212,700

(2)(1) 
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 the value of the tax exempt bond structure.



Variable Interest Entities


In accordance with accounting standards for consolidation of variable interest entities ("VIEs"), the Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, 1617 DownREIT limited partnershipsentities (comprising eightnine communities) and eightsix co-investments as of December 31, 2018.2019. As of December 31, 2018, the Company consolidated the Operating Partnership, 16 DownREIT entities (comprising eight communities), and eight co-investments. 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 eightabove consolidated co-investments and 16 DownREIT limited partnerships,entities, net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $1.0 billion and $364.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2019, and $849.8 million and $261.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018, and $837.7 million and $265.5 million respectively, as of December 31, 2017.2018. Noncontrolling interests in these entities were $64.5$122.5 million and $66.7$64.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The Company's financial risk in each VIE is limited to its equity investment in the VIE. As of December 31, 2018,2019, 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.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,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. 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 the acquisition of investments in real estate;estate (specifically, the allocation between land and buildings); and (ii) assessingevaluation of events and changes in circumstances indicating whether the carrying values of our real estateCompany’s rental properties and investments in and advances to joint ventures and affiliates. Specifically, determining the fair value of a real estate property or investment in and advances to a joint venture or affiliate after an indication of impairment is identified involves significant judgment.may be impaired. 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 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 the capitalization of acquisition costs, and the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the relative fair value of the respective assets and liabilities.


TheIn making estimates of relative fair valuevalues for purposes of allocating purchase price, the tangible assets,Company utilizes a number of sources, including independent land appraisals which principally includesconsider comparable market transactions, its own analysis of recently acquired or developed comparable properties in our portfolio for land comparables and building is determined first by valuing the property as a whole as if it were vacant, using stabilized net operating incomereplacement costs, and other publicly available market specific capitalization rates. The relative fair value of the land and building is then allocated based on its estimated fair value.

data. 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 periodically assesses the carrying value of its real estate investments byfor indicators of impairment. The judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on monitoring investment market conditions and performance compared to budget for operating properties and joint ventures, and byincluding the net operating income for the most recent 12 month period, monitoring estimated costs for properties under development. Local market knowledgedevelopment, the Company's ability to hold and data is usedits intent with regard to assess carrying values of propertieseach asset, and the market value of acquisition opportunities.each property's remaining useful life. 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 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


Net operating income ("NOI") and Same-Property NOI are considered by management to be an important supplemental performance measuremeasures 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. 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. In addition, because prospective buyers of real estate have different financing and overhead structures, with varying marginal impacts to overhead by acquiring real estate, 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 revenuerevenues less Same-Property operating expenses, including property taxes. Please see the reconciliation of earnings from operations to NOI and Same-Property NOI, which in the table below is the NOI for stabilized properties consolidated by the Company for the periods presented ($ in thousands):


2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Earnings from operations$450,128
 $446,522
 $420,800
$481,112
 $511,989
 $472,945
Adjustments: 
  
  
 
  
  
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
32,899
 31,062
 30,156
Depreciation and amortization479,884
 468,881
 441,682
483,750
 479,884
 468,881
Management and other fees from affiliates(9,183) (9,574) (8,278)(9,527) (9,183) (9,574)
General and administrative53,451
 41,385
 40,751
54,262
 53,451
 41,385
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
168
 194
 1,569
Impairment loss7,105
 
 
(Gain) Loss on sale of real estate and land3,164
 (61,861) (26,423)
NOI1,005,536
 978,939
 926,906
1,052,933
 1,005,536
 978,939
Less: Non Same-Property NOI(82,998) (82,177) (74,952)(63,492) (53,044) (55,389)
Same-Property NOI$922,538
 $896,762
 $851,954
$989,441
 $952,492
 $923,550


Forward-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-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, estimates, assumptions, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Words such as "expects," "assumes," "anticipates," "may," "will," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "future," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-lookingSuch forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the Company's intent, beliefs or expectations aswith respect to the timing of completion of current development and redevelopment projects and the stabilization dates of such projects, expectations as tothe timing of lease-up and occupancy of its apartment communities, the anticipated operating performance of its apartment communities, the total projected costs of development and redevelopment projects, beliefsco-investment activities, qualification as toa REIT under the Code, 2020 Same-Property revenue generally and in specific regions, 2020 Same-Property operating expenses, the real estate markets in the geographies in which the Company's properties are located and in the United States in general, 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 2019 Same-Property revenue generally and in various areas, and 2019 Same-Property operating expenses, statements regarding the Company'sits financing activities and the use of proceeds from such activities.activities, the availability of debt and equity financing, general economic conditions including the potential impacts from economic conditions, trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations, changes to U.S. tax laws and regulations in general or specifically related to REITs or real estate, changes to laws and regulations in jurisdictions in which communities the Company owns are located, and other information that is not historical information.


SuchWhile the Company's management believes the assumptions underlying its forward-looking statements are reasonable, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including,many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could 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. The Company cannot assure the future results or outcome of the matters described in these statements; rather, these statements merely reflect the Company’s current expectations of the approximate outcomes of the matters discussed. Factors that might cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, thatthe following: the Company may fail to achieve its business objectives, thatobjectives; the actual completion of development and redevelopment projects willmay be subject to delays, thatdelays; the stabilization dates of such projects willmay be delayed, thatdelayed; the Company may abandon or defer development or redevelopment projects for a number of reasons, including changes in local market conditions which make development less desirable, increases in costs of development, increases in the cost of capital or lack of capital availability, resulting in losses; the total projected costs of current development and redevelopment projects willmay exceed expectations, thatexpectations; such development and redevelopment projects willmay not be completed, thatcompleted; development and redevelopment projects and acquisitions willmay fail to meet expectations, thatexpectations; estimates of future income from an acquired propertiesproperty may prove to be inaccurate, thatinaccurate; occupancy rates and rental demand may be adversely affected by competition and local economic and market conditions; there may be increased interest rates and operating costs, thatcosts; the Company may be unsuccessful in the management of its relationships with its co-investment partners; future cash flows willmay be inadequate to meet operating requirements and/or willmay be insufficient to provide for dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements, that actual non-revenue generating capital expenditures may exceed the Company's current expectations, thatrequirements; there may be a downturn in general economic conditions, the real estate industry and the markets in which the Company's communities are located, thatlocated; changes in laws or regulations; the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness, as well asindebtedness; unexpected difficulties in leasing of development projects; volatility in financial and securities markets; the Company’s failure to successfully operate acquired properties; unforeseen consequences from cyber-

intrusion; the Company’s inability to maintain our investment grade credit rating with the rating agencies; government approvals, actions and initiatives, including the need for compliance with environmental requirements; and those further 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,the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement this information.information for any reason, and therefore, they may not represent the Company's estimates and assumptions after the date of this report.


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 uses interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had 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 unsecured term debt. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company also had $269.6$255.4 million of secured variable rate indebtedness, of which $9.9 million is subject to interest rate cap protection.indebtedness. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2018.2019. 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, 2018.2019. 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, 2018.2019.


   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
 2022 $5,844
 $8,377
 $3,324
 $175,000
 2022 $794
 $2,556
 $989
Interest rate caps 9,924
 2019 
 
 
Total cash flow hedges $184,924
 2019-2022 $5,844
 $8,377
 $3,324
 $175,000
 2022 $794
 $2,556
 $989


Additionally, the Company has entered into total return swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $256.0$255.4 million that effectively convert $256.0$255.4 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, 2018.2019. 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 lines 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 $5.0$5.2 billion of fixed rate debt at December 31, 2018,2019, to be $5.0$5.4 billion. Management has estimated the fair value of the Company’s $619.6$660.4 million of variable rate debt at December 31, 2018,2019, to be $615.2$655.8 million based on the terms of existing mortgage notes payable and variable rate demand notes compared to those available in the marketplace. The following table represents scheduled principal payments ($ in thousands):
 

For the Years Ended December 31,For the Years Ended December 31,
($ in thousands, except for interest rates)2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ThereafterTotal Fair value2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 ThereafterTotal Fair value
Fixed rate debt
$590,061 $693,071 $542,891 $340,398 $600,000 $2,234,849
$5,001,270
 $4,965,815
$287,405 $530,940 $342,408 $602,093 $402,177 $3,016,884$5,181,907 $5,410,106
Average interest rate4.4% 5.0% 4.5% 3.8% 3.7% 3.8% 
  
5.8% 4.3% 3.7% 3.7% 4.0% 3.7%   
Variable rate debt (1)
$597
 $652
 $713
 $350,780
 $852
 $266,031
$619,625
 $615,178
$652 $713 $405,780 $852 $932 $251,499$660,428 $655,849
Average interest rate2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.9% 2.6% 2.5% 
  
2.4% 2.4% 2.7% 2.4% 2.4% 2.3%   
 
(1) 
$184.9175.0 million is subject to interest rate protection agreements ($175.0 million is subject to interest rate swaps and $9.9 million is subject to interest rate caps)swaps). $256.0$255.4 million is subject to total return swaps.


The table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of December 31, 2018;2019; 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 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, 2018,2019, Essex carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including Essex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Essex's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, Essex’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2018,2019, Essex’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by Essex in the reports that Essex files or submits under the Exchange Act was 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 Essex files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to Essex’s management, including Essex’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


There were no changes in Essex’s internal control over financial reporting, that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2018,2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Essex’s internal control over financial reporting.



Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Essex’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Essex’s management assessed the effectiveness of Essex’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018.2019. In making this assessment, Essex’s management used the criteria set forth in the report entitled "Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)" published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Essex’s management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2018,2019, its internal control over financial reporting was effective based on these criteria. Essex’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has issued an attestation report over Essex’s internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.





Essex Portfolio, L.P.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Operating Partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including Essex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Operating Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2018,2019, 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 the Operating Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act was 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 Essex's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, 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, 2018,2019, 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 Exchange Act). The Operating Partnership’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Operating Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018.2019. In making this assessment, the Operating Partnership’s management used the criteria set forth in the report entitled "Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)" published by COSO. The Operating Partnership’s management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2018,2019, its internal control over financial reporting was effective based on these criteria.
 
Item 9B. Other Information
New Form of Indemnification AgreementNone
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 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, under the heading "Board and Corporate Governance Matters," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.


Item 11. Executive Compensation
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, relating to our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, under the headings "Executive Compensation" and "Director Compensation," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.


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 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, under the heading "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.
 
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 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, under the heading "Certain Relationships and Related Persons Transactions," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.


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 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, under the headings "Report of the Audit Committee" and "Fees Paid to KPMG LLP," to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2018.2019.



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, 20182019 and 20172018
  
Consolidated Statements of Income: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Equity: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
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, 20182019 and 20172018
  
Consolidated Statements of Income: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Capital: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
(3)  Financial Statement Schedule – Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 20182019
  
(4)   See the Exhibit Index immediately preceedingpreceding 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


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


Opinion on the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Essex Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, 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, 2018,2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III (collectively,(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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, 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, 2018,2019, 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, 201920, 2020 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 leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) and Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for the derecognition of nonfinancial assets inas of January 1, 2018 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-05, Other Income - Codification Topic 610-20, 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.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Evaluation of events or changes in circumstances that indicate rental properties may be impaired
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had $10.3 billion in rental properties as of December 31, 2019. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of rental properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a rental property may not be fully recoverable.

We identified the evaluation of events or changes in circumstances that indicate rental properties may be impaired as a critical audit matter. Specifically, a high degree of subjective and complex auditor judgment was required to evaluate the intent regarding the expected period the Company will receive cash flows from the rental property. Changes to shorten the expected period the Company will receive cash flows from the rental property could indicate a potential impairment.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Company’s process to evaluate events or changes in circumstances that would indicate rental properties may be impaired including controls over the process for determining the expected period the Company will receive cash flows from the rental property. We evaluated the Company’s assessment by 1) inquiring with the Company about events or changes in circumstances considered by the Company, 2) considering the current economic environment, and 3) reading board of director’s minutes and external communications with investors and analysts. In addition, we visited and inspected certain rental property sites to observe the property conditions and inquired of property management personnel regarding events or changes in circumstances that indicate the rental properties may be impaired.
Evaluation of the value allocated to land and buildings in certain asset acquisitions
As discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired $373.3 million of real estate properties recorded as asset acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2019. In asset acquisitions, the Company determines the value allocated to land and buildings using their relative estimated fair values.
We identified the evaluation of the value allocated to land and buildings in certain asset acquisitions as a critical audit matter. There was a high degree of subjective and complex auditor judgment in evaluating the fair value amounts used in the allocation of the purchase price to land and building. Specifically, the relevance and reliability of market information including comparable land sales identified and replacement costs used to determine the building value.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Company’s land and building value estimation process in asset acquisitions including controls over the identification of publicly available and comparable land sales and key inputs used to estimate the replacement cost of the building. For certain asset acquisitions, with the assistance of valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, we 1) compared the Company’s determination of the fair value of land to independently developed ranges of estimates based on publicly available land sales, and 2) compared the key inputs in the Company’s replacement building cost value to ranges of estimates of market data such as industry guides used for developing replacement building values.
/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1994.


San Francisco, California
February 21, 201920, 2020

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, 2018,2019, 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, 2018,2019, 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, 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, 2018,2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III(collectively, (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 21, 201920, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’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 Over Financial Reporting.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 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 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.

/s/ KPMG LLP
San Francisco, California
February 21, 201920, 2020

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Unitholders and General Partner
Partners of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and the Board of Directors of Essex Property Trust, Inc.:


Opinion on the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and subsidiaries (the Operating Partnership) as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, capital, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, 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 Operating Partnership as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, 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 leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) and Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements.
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 inas of January 1, 2018 due to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-05, Other Income - Codification Topic 610-20, Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20).
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Operating Partnership’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 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 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. The Operating Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of 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 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.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Evaluation of events or changes in circumstances that indicate rental properties may be impaired
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Operating Partnership had $10.3 billion in rental properties as of December 31, 2019. The Operating Partnership evaluates the carrying amount of rental properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a rental property may not be fully recoverable.

We identified the evaluation of events or changes in circumstances that indicate rental properties may be impaired as a critical audit matter. Specifically, a high degree of subjective and complex auditor judgment was required to evaluate the intent regarding the expected period the Operating Partnership will receive cash flows from the rental property. Changes to shorten the expected period the Operating Partnership will receive cash flows from the rental property could indicate a potential impairment.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Operating Partnership’s process to evaluate events or changes in circumstances that would indicate rental properties may be impaired including controls over the process for determining the expected period the Operating Partnership will receive cash flows from the rental property. We evaluated the Operating Partnership’s assessment by 1) inquiring with the Operating Partnership about events or changes in circumstances considered by the Operating Partnership, 2) considering the current economic environment, and 3) reading board of director’s minutes and external communications with investors and analysts. In addition, we visited and inspected certain rental property sites to observe the property conditions and inquired of property management personnel regarding events or changes in circumstances that indicate the rental properties may be impaired.
Evaluation of the value allocated to land and buildings in certain asset acquisitions
As discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Operating Partnership acquired $373.3 million of real estate properties recorded as asset acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2019. In asset acquisitions, the Operating Partnership determines the value allocated to land and buildings using their relative estimated fair values.
We identified the evaluation of the value allocated to land and buildings in certain asset acquisitions as a critical audit matter. There was a high degree of subjective and complex auditor judgment in evaluating the fair value amounts used in the allocation of the purchase price to land and building. Specifically, the relevance and reliability of market information including comparable land sales identified and replacement costs used to determine the building value.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Operating Partnership’s land and building value estimation process in asset acquisitions including controls over the identification of publicly available and comparable land sales and key inputs used to estimate the replacement cost of the building. For certain asset acquisitions, with the assistance of valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, we 1) compared the Operating Partnership’s determination of the fair value of land to independently developed ranges of estimates based on publicly available land sales, and 2) compared the key inputs in the Operating Partnership’s replacement building cost value to ranges of estimates of market data such as industry guides used for developing replacement building values.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’sOperating Partnership's auditor since 2013.


San Francisco, California
February 21, 201920, 2020

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 20182019 and 20172018
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 
2018 20172019 2018
ASSETS
Real estate:      
Rental properties:      
Land and land improvements$2,701,356
 $2,719,064
$2,773,805
 $2,701,356
Buildings and improvements10,664,745
 10,643,009
11,264,337
 10,664,745
13,366,101
 13,362,073
14,038,142
 13,366,101
Less: accumulated depreciation(3,209,548) (2,769,297)(3,689,482) (3,209,548)
10,156,553
 10,592,776
10,348,660
 10,156,553
Real estate under development454,629
 355,735
546,075
 454,629
Co-investments1,300,140
 1,155,984
1,335,339
 1,300,140
11,911,322
 12,104,495
12,230,074
 11,911,322
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted134,465
 44,620
70,087
 134,465
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted16,930
 16,506
11,007
 16,930
Marketable securities209,545
 190,004
144,193
 209,545
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
Notes and other receivables (includes related party receivables of $90.2 million and
$11.1 million as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
134,365
 71,895
Operating lease right-of-use assets74,744
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets39,439
 39,155
40,935
 39,439
Total assets$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
$12,705,405
 $12,383,596
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Unsecured debt, net$3,799,316
 $3,501,709
$4,763,206
 $3,799,316
Mortgage notes payable, net1,806,626
 2,008,417
990,667
 1,806,626
Lines of credit
 179,000
55,000
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities127,086
 127,501
158,017
 127,086
Construction payable59,345
 51,770
48,912
 59,345
Dividends payable128,529
 121,420
135,384
 128,529
Distributions in excess of investments in co-investments
 36,726
Operating lease liabilities76,740
 
Other liabilities33,375
 33,132
36,565
 33,375
Total liabilities5,954,277
 6,059,675
6,264,491
 5,954,277
Commitments and contingencies

 



 


Redeemable noncontrolling interest35,475
 39,206
37,410
 35,475
Equity: 
  
 
  
Common stock; $0.0001 par value, 670,000,000 shares authorized; 65,890,322 and 66,054,399 shares issued and outstanding, respectively7
 7
Common stock; $.0001 par value, 670,000,000 shares authorized; 66,091,954 and 65,890,322 shares issued and outstanding, respectively7
 7
Additional paid-in capital7,093,079
 7,129,571
7,121,927
 7,093,079
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings(812,796) (833,726)(887,619) (812,796)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(13,217) (18,446)(13,888) (13,217)
Total stockholders' equity6,267,073
 6,277,406
6,220,427
 6,267,073
Noncontrolling interest126,771
 119,419
183,077
 126,771
Total equity6,393,844
 6,396,825
6,403,504
 6,393,844
Total liabilities and equity$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
$12,705,405
 $12,383,596


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Revenues:          
Rental and other property$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
$1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
Management and other fees from affiliates9,183
 9,574
 8,278
9,527
 9,183
 9,574
1,400,053
 1,363,899
 1,294,001
1,460,155
 1,400,053
 1,363,899
Expenses: 
  
  
 
  
  
Property operating, excluding real estate taxes233,809
 229,076
 219,655
242,525
 233,764
 229,076
Real estate taxes151,525
 146,310
 139,162
155,170
 151,570
 146,310
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
32,899
 31,062
 30,156
Depreciation and amortization479,884
 468,881
 441,682
483,750
 479,884
 468,881
General and administrative53,451
 41,385
 40,751
54,262
 53,451
 41,385
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
168
 194
 1,569
Impairment loss7,105
 
 
949,925
 917,377
 873,201
975,879
 949,925
 917,377
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and land(3,164) 61,861
 26,423
Earnings from operations450,128
 446,522
 420,800
481,112
 511,989
 472,945
Interest expense(220,492) (222,894) (219,654)(217,339) (220,492) (222,894)
Total return swap income8,707
 10,098
 11,716
8,446
 8,707
 10,098
Interest and other income23,010
 24,604
 27,305
46,298
 23,010
 24,604
Equity income from co-investments89,132
 86,445
 48,698
112,136
 89,132
 86,445
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)
Deferred tax expense on unrealized gain on unconsolidated co-investment(1,457) 
 
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt, net3,717
 
 (1,796)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment1,253
 88,641
 
31,535
 1,253
 88,641
Net income413,599
 458,043
 438,410
464,448
 413,599
 458,043
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(23,446) (24,984) (23,431)(25,162) (23,446) (24,984)
Net income attributable to controlling interest390,153
 433,059
 414,979
Dividends to preferred stockholders
 
 (1,314)
Excess of redemption value of preferred stock over the carrying value
 
 (2,541)
Net income available to common stockholders$390,153
 $433,059
 $411,124
$439,286
 $390,153
 $433,059
Per share data: 
  
  
 
  
  
Basic: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders$5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
$6.67
 $5.91
 $6.58
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year66,041,058
 65,829,155
 65,471,540
65,840,422
 66,041,058
 65,829,155
Diluted: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders$5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
$6.66
 $5.90
 $6.57
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year66,085,089
 65,898,255
 65,587,816
65,939,455
 66,085,089
 65,898,255


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Net income$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
$464,448
 $413,599
 $458,043
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
 
  
  
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements7,824
 12,744
 15,926
(2,948) 7,824
 12,744
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 income7,719
 14,119
 10,250
Cash flow hedge losses reclassified to earnings1,824
 
 
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net281
 (118) 3,284
Reversal of unrealized (gains) losses upon the sale of marketable debt securities(32) 13
 (1,909)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(875) 7,719
 14,119
Comprehensive income421,318
 472,162
 448,660
463,573
 421,318
 472,162
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(23,702) (25,451) (23,768)(25,133) (23,702) (25,451)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$397,616
 $446,711
 $424,892
$438,440
 $397,616
 $446,711


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
Series H
Preferred stock
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
 
Distributions
in excess of
accumulated
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
 Noncontrolling  Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
 
Distributions
in excess of
accumulated
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
 Noncontrolling  
Shares Amount Shares Amount capital earnings loss, net Interest TotalShares 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
Balances at December 31, 201665,528
 $6
 $7,029,679
 $(805,409) $(32,098) $100,059
 $6,292,237
Net income
 
 
 
 
 414,979
 
 23,431
 438,410

 
 
 433,059
 
 24,984
 458,043
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,689) (159) (4,848)
 
 
 
 (1,846) (63) (1,909)
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
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

 
 (136) 
 
 71
 (65)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (25,854) (25,854)
 
 
 
 
 (27,051) (27,051)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 14
 
 (2,117) 
 
 (394) (2,511)2
 
 (25,190) 
 
 (3,390) (28,580)
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
Common stock dividends ($7.00 per share)
 
 
 (461,376) 
 
 (461,376)
Balances at December 31, 201766,054
 $7
 $7,129,571
 $(833,726) $(18,446) $119,419
 $6,396,825
Net income
 
 
 
 
 433,059
 
 24,984
 458,043

 
 
 390,153
 
 23,446
 413,599
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,846) (63) (1,909)
Reversal of unrealized losses upon the sale of marketable 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, net41
 
 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)

Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 12,322
 422
 12,744
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 3,176
 108
 3,284
Issuance of common stock under:                 
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 179
 
 26,635
 
 
 
 26,635
Sale of common stock, net
 
 345
 1
 89,054
 
 
 
 89,055
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 9,529
 
 
 1,773
 11,302
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
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 (136) 
 
 71
 (65)
 
 (1,143) 
 
 (21) (1,164)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506

 
 
 
 
 7,919
 7,919
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (27,051) (27,051)
 
 
 
 
 (29,233) (29,233)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 2
 
 (25,190) 
 
 (3,390) (28,580)5
 
 (1,061) 
 
 (272) (1,333)
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
Common stock dividends ($7.44 per share)
 
 
 (491,108) 
 
 (491,108)
Balances at December 31, 201865,890
 $7
 $7,093,079
 $(812,796) $(13,217) $126,771
 $6,393,844
Net income
 
 
 
 
 390,153
 
 23,446
 413,599

 
 
 439,286
 
 25,162
 464,448
Reversal of unrealized losses upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 (31) (1) (32)
Cash flow hedge losses reclassified to earnings
 
 
 
 1,762
 62
 1,824
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 7,564
 260
 7,824

 
 
 
 (2,849) (99) (2,948)
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net
 
 
 
 
 
 (114) (4) (118)
 
 
 
 272
 9
 281
Issuance of common stock under:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             
Stock option and restricted stock plans, net
 
 41
 
 6,213
 
 
 
 6,213
195
 
 33,779
 
 
 
 33,779
Sale of common stock, net
 
 
 
 (919) 
 
 
 (919)228
 
 72,539
 
 
 
 72,539
Equity based compensation costs
 
 
 
 11,651
 
 
 1,200
 12,851

 
 11,029
 
 
 1,254
 12,283
Retirement of common stock, net
 
 (210) 
 (51,233) 
 
 
 (51,233)(234) 
 (56,989) 
 
 
 (56,989)
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
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-12
 
 
 
 175
 6
 181
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 (3,427) 
 
 1,419
 (2,008)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 65,472
 65,472
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 (28,493) (28,493)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest13
 
 (28,083) 
 
 (8,485) (36,568)
Common stock dividends ($7.80 per share)
 
 
 (514,109) 
 
 (514,109)
Balances at December 31, 201966,092
 $7
 $7,121,927
 $(887,619) $(13,888) $183,077
 $6,403,504

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, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands) 
 2019 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$464,448
 $413,599
 $458,043
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization483,750
 479,884
 468,881
Amortization of discount on marketable securities(28,491) (17,637) (15,119)
Amortization of (premium) discount and debt financing costs, net5,689
 (2,587) (5,948)
Gain on sale of marketable securities(1,271) (737) (1,909)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities recognized through income(5,710) 5,159
 
Company's share of gain on the sales of co-investments(51,097) (10,569) (44,837)
Earnings from co-investments(61,039) (78,563) (41,608)
Operating distributions from co-investments99,277
 99,593
 76,764
Accrued interest from notes and other receivables(6,012) (5,436) (4,030)
Impairment loss7,105
 
 
(Gain) loss on the sale of real estate and land3,164
 (61,861) (26,423)
Equity-based compensation7,010
 7,135
 9,286
(Gain) loss on early retirement of debt, net(3,717) 
 1,796
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment(31,535) (1,253) (88,641)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
  
Prepaid expenses, receivables, operating lease right-of-use assets, and other assets5,751
 (1,203) (3,004)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and operating lease liabilities29,551
 (145) (13,474)
Other liabilities2,206
 1,175
 (170)
Net cash provided by operating activities919,079
 826,554
 769,607
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
Additions to real estate: 
  
  
Acquisitions of real estate and acquisition related capital expenditures(133,825) (15,311) (206,194)
Redevelopment(70,295) (73,000) (69,928)
Development acquisitions of and additions to real estate under development(158,234) (182,772) (137,733)
Capital expenditures on rental properties(101,689) (81,684) (72,812)
Investments in notes receivable(231,400) 
 (106,461)
Collections of notes and other receivables168,720
 29,500
 55,000
Proceeds from insurance for property losses3,734
 1,408
 648
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate23,214
 347,587
 132,039
Contributions to co-investments(402,284) (162,437) (293,363)
Changes in refundable deposits5
 (414) 837
Purchases of marketable securities(46,458) (37,952) (67,893)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities147,531
 31,521
 35,481
Non-operating distributions from co-investments273,290
 83,661
 162,439
Net cash used in investing activities(527,691) (59,893) (567,940)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
 2018 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization479,884
 468,881
 441,682
Amortization of discount on marketable securities(17,637) (15,119) (14,211)
Amortization of (premium) discount and 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(10,569) (44,837) (13,046)
Earnings from co-investments(78,563) (41,608) (35,652)
Operating distributions from co-investments99,593
 76,764
 60,472
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 compensation7,135
 9,286
 9,811
Loss on early retirement of debt, net
 1,796
 606
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment(1,253) (88,641) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
  
Prepaid expenses, receivables and other assets(1,203) (3,004) 2,730
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(145) (13,474) 2,302
Other liabilities1,175
 (170) (496)
Net cash provided by operating activities826,554
 769,607
 716,792
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
Additions to real estate: 
  
  
Acquisitions of real estate and acquisition related capital expenditures(15,311) (206,194) (315,632)
Redevelopment(73,000) (69,928) (83,927)
Development acquisitions of and additions to real estate under development(182,772) (137,733) (75,367)
Capital expenditures on rental properties(81,684) (72,812) (64,769)
Acquisition of membership interest in co-investments
 
 
Investments in notes receivable
 (106,461) (24,070)
Collections of notes and other receivables29,500
 55,000
 4,070
Proceeds from insurance for property losses1,408
 648
 5,543
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate347,587
 132,039
 239,289
Contributions to co-investments(162,437) (293,363) (183,989)
Changes in refundable deposits(414) 837
 (2,129)
Purchases of marketable securities(37,952) (67,893) (18,779)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities31,521
 35,481
 30,458
Non-operating distributions from co-investments83,661
 162,439
 76,231
Net cash used in investing activities(59,893) (567,940) (413,071)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  


Proceeds from unsecured debt and mortgage notes1,045,290
 298,773
 597,981
Payments on unsecured debt and mortgage notes(1,026,616) (230,398) (561,160)
Proceeds from lines of credit1,939,213
 742,961
 982,246
Repayments of lines of credit(1,884,213) (921,961) (928,246)
Retirement of common stock(56,989) (51,233) 
Additions to deferred charges(10,898) (4,250) (4,108)
Payments related to debt prepayment penalties(1,406) 
 (1,630)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock72,539
 (919) 89,055
Net proceeds from stock options exercised37,467
 6,213
 26,635
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(3,688) (869) (316)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(27,993) (29,050) (26,552)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest(36,568) (1,333) (28,580)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest(73) (144) (5,543)
Common and preferred stock dividends paid(507,754) (484,182) (450,625)
Net cash used in financing activities(461,689) (676,392) (310,843)
Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents(70,301) 90,269
 (109,176)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period151,395
 61,126
 170,302
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$81,094
 $151,395
 $61,126
      
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:     
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest$194,418
 $203,803
 $212,163
Interest capitalized$24,169
 $18,708
 $13,860
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:     
     Operating cash flows from operating leases$6,811
 $
 $
      
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: 
  
  
Issuance of Operating Partnership units for contributed properties$
 $7,919
 $
Issuance of DownREIT units in connection with acquisition of real estate$65,472
 $
 $22,506
Transfers between real estate under development to rental properties, net$19,812
 $100,415
 $2,413
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments$671
 $853
 $5,075
Reclassifications to redeemable noncontrolling interest from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$2,008
 $1,165
 $65
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest via reduction of note receivable$
 $4,751
 $
Initial recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets$77,645
 $
 $
Initial recognition of operating lease liabilities$79,693
 $
 $
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition$143,006
 $45,804
 $51,882
Repayment of mortgage note from new financing proceeds$
 $52,000
 $

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)
Retirement of common stock(51,233) 
 (1,045)
Additions to deferred charges(4,250) (4,108) (7,926)
Payments related to debt prepayment penalties
 (1,630) (215)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock(919) 89,055
 (384)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised6,213
 26,635
 18,949
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(869) (316) (386)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(29,050) (26,552) (25,334)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest(1,333) (28,580) (2,511)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest(144) (5,543) 
Common and preferred stock dividends paid(484,182) (450,625) (411,134)
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$203,803
 $212,163
 $203,743
Interest capitalized$18,708
 $13,860
 $12,486
      
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: 
  
  
Issuance of Operating Partnership units for contributed properties$7,919
 $
 $
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$100,415
 $2,413
 $104,159
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments$853
 $5,075
 $9,919
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
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, 20182019 and 20172018
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)
2018 20172019 2018
ASSETS
Real estate:      
Rental properties:      
Land and land improvements$2,701,356
 $2,719,064
$2,773,805
 $2,701,356
Buildings and improvements10,664,745
 10,643,009
11,264,337
 10,664,745
13,366,101
 13,362,073
14,038,142
 13,366,101
Less: accumulated depreciation(3,209,548) (2,769,297)(3,689,482) (3,209,548)
10,156,553
 10,592,776
10,348,660
 10,156,553
Real estate under development454,629
 355,735
546,075
 454,629
Co-investments1,300,140
 1,155,984
1,335,339
 1,300,140
11,911,322
 12,104,495
12,230,074
 11,911,322
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted134,465
 44,620
70,087
 134,465
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted16,930
 16,506
11,007
 16,930
Marketable securities209,545
 190,004
144,193
 209,545
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
Notes and other receivables (related party receivables of $90.2 million and $11.1 million as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)134,365
 71,895
Operating lease right-of-use assets74,744
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets39,439
 39,155
40,935
 39,439
Total assets$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
$12,705,405
 $12,383,596
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Unsecured debt, net$3,799,316
 $3,501,709
$4,763,206
 $3,799,316
Mortgage notes payable, net1,806,626
 2,008,417
990,667
 1,806,626
Lines of credit
 179,000
55,000
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities127,086
 127,501
158,017
 127,086
Construction payable59,345
 51,770
48,912
 59,345
Distributions payable128,529
 121,420
135,384
 128,529
Distributions in excess of investments in co-investments
 36,726
Operating lease liabilities76,740
 
Other liabilities33,375
 33,132
36,565
 33,375
Total liabilities5,954,277
 6,059,675
6,264,491
 5,954,277
Commitments and contingencies

 



 


Redeemable noncontrolling interest35,475
 39,206
37,410
 35,475
Capital: 
  
 
  
General Partner: 
  
 
  
Common equity (65,890,322 and 66,054,399 units issued and outstanding, respectively)6,280,290
 6,295,852
Common equity (66,091,954 and 65,890,322 units issued and outstanding, respectively)6,234,315
 6,280,290
6,280,290
 6,295,852
6,234,315
 6,280,290
Limited Partners: 
  
 
  
Common equity (2,305,389 and 2,268,114 units issued and outstanding, respectively)59,061
 49,792
Common equity (2,301,653 and 2,305,389 units issued and outstanding, respectively)57,359
 59,061
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,738) (15,229)(10,432) (9,738)
Total partners' capital6,329,613
 6,330,415
6,281,242
 6,329,613
Noncontrolling interest64,231
 66,410
122,262
 64,231
Total capital6,393,844
 6,396,825
6,403,504
 6,393,844
Total liabilities and capital$12,383,596
 $12,495,706
$12,705,405
 $12,383,596


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit and unit amounts)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Revenues:          
Rental and other property$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
$1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
Management and other fees from affiliates9,183
 9,574
 8,278
9,527
 9,183
 9,574
1,400,053
 1,363,899
 1,294,001
1,460,155
 1,400,053
 1,363,899
Expenses: 
  
  
 
  
  
Property operating, excluding real estate taxes233,809
 229,076
 219,655
242,525
 233,764
 229,076
Real estate taxes151,525
 146,310
 139,162
155,170
 151,570
 146,310
Corporate-level property management expenses31,062
 30,156
 30,110
32,899
 31,062
 30,156
Depreciation and amortization479,884
 468,881
 441,682
483,750
 479,884
 468,881
General and administrative53,451
 41,385
 40,751
54,262
 53,451
 41,385
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs194
 1,569
 1,841
168
 194
 1,569
Impairment loss7,105
 
 
949,925
 917,377
 873,201
975,879
 949,925
 917,377
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and land(3,164) 61,861
 26,423
Earnings from operations450,128
 446,522
 420,800
481,112
 511,989
 472,945
Interest expense(220,492) (222,894) (219,654)(217,339) (220,492) (222,894)
Total return swap income8,707
 10,098
 11,716
8,446
 8,707
 10,098
Interest and other income23,010
 24,604
 27,305
46,298
 23,010
 24,604
Equity income from co-investments89,132
 86,445
 48,698
112,136
 89,132
 86,445
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)
Deferred tax expense on unrealized gain on unconsolidated co-investment(1,457) 
 
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt, net3,717
 
 (1,796)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment1,253
 88,641
 
31,535
 1,253
 88,641
Net income413,599
 458,043
 438,410
464,448
 413,599
 458,043
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(9,994) (10,159) (9,342)(9,819) (9,994) (10,159)
Net income attributable to controlling interest403,605
 447,884
 429,068
Preferred interest distributions
 
 (1,314)
Excess of redemption value of preferred units over the carrying value
 
 (2,541)
Net income available to common unitholders$403,605
 $447,884
 $425,213
$454,629
 $403,605
 $447,884
Per unit data: 
  
  
 
  
  
Basic: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$5.91
 $6.58
 $6.28
$6.67
 $5.91
 $6.58
Weighted average number of common units outstanding during the year68,315,999
 68,081,730
 67,695,640
68,140,900
 68,315,999
 68,081,730
Diluted: 
  
  
 
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$5.90
 $6.57
 $6.27
$6.66
 $5.90
 $6.57
Weighted average number of common units outstanding during the year68,360,030
 68,150,830
 67,811,916
68,239,933
 68,360,030
 68,150,830


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Net income$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
$464,448
 $413,599
 $458,043
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
 
  
  
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements7,824
 12,744
 15,926
(2,948) 7,824
 12,744
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 income7,719
 14,119
 10,250
Cash flow hedge losses reclassified to earnings1,824
 
 
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net281
 (118) 3,284
Reversal of unrealized (gains) losses upon the sale of marketable debt securities(32) 13
 (1,909)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(875) 7,719
 14,119
Comprehensive income421,318
 472,162
 448,660
463,573
 421,318
 472,162
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(9,994) (10,159) (9,342)(9,819) (9,994) (10,159)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$411,324
 $462,003
 $439,318
$453,754
 $411,324
 $462,003


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Capital
Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
(Dollars and units in thousands)
General Partner Limited Partners Accumulated    General PartnerLimited Partners Accumulated    
    Preferred     other            other    
Common Equity Equity Common Equity comprehensive Noncontrolling  Common Equity Common Equity comprehensive Noncontrolling  
Units Amount Amount Units Amount loss, net Interest TotalUnits 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
Balances at December 31, 201665,528
 $6,224,276
 2,237
 $49,436
 $(29,348) $47,873
 $6,292,237
Net income
 411,124
 3,855
 
 14,089
 
 9,342
 438,410

 433,059
 
 14,825
 
 10,159
 458,043
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 (4,848) 
 (4,848)
 
 
 
 (1,909) 
 (1,909)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 15,926
 
 15,926

 
 
 
 12,744
 
 12,744
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 (828) 
 (828)
 
 
 
 3,284
 
 3,284
Issuance of common stock under:               
Issuance of common units 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)
Retirement of common units, net(5) (1,045) 
 
 
 
 
 (1,045)
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 172
 
 
 
 
 596
 768

 (136) 
 136
 
 (65) (65)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,296) (11,296)
 
 
 
 
 (11,078) (11,078)
Redemptions14
 (2,117) 
 (15) 17
 
 (411) (2,511)2
 (25,190) (2) (405) 
 (2,985) (28,580)
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
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
 433,059
 
 
 14,825
 
 10,159
 458,043

 390,153
 
 13,452
 
 9,994
 413,599
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable securities
 
 
 
 
 (1,909) 
 (1,909)
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 
 12,744
 
 12,744

 
 
 
 7,824
 
 7,824
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net
 
 
 
 (118) 
 (118)
Issuance of common units 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(210) (51,233) 
 
 
 
 (51,233)

Change in fair value of marketable securities, net
 
 
 
 
 3,284
 
 3,284
Issuance of common stock under:               
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
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
Net income
 439,286
 
 15,343
 
 9,819
 464,448
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities
 
 
 
 (32) 
 (32)
Cash flow hedge losses reclassified to earnings
 
 
 
 1,824
 
 1,824
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements
 
 
 
 (2,948) 
 (2,948)
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net
 
 
 
 281
 
 281
Issuance of common units under:             
General partner's stock based compensation, net179
 26,635
 
 
 
 
 
 26,635
195
 33,779
 
 
 
 
 33,779
Sale of common stock by general partner, net345
 89,055
 
 
 
 
 
 89,055
228
 72,539
 
 
 
 
 72,539
Equity based compensation costs
 9,529
 
 33
 1,773
 
 
 11,302

 11,029
 10
 1,254
 
 
 12,283
Retirement of common units, net(234) (56,989) 
 
 
 
 (56,989)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-12
 
 
 
 181
 
 181
Changes in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
 (136) 
 
 136
 
 (65) (65)
 (3,427) 
 109
 
 1,310
 (2,008)
Changes in noncontrolling interest from acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 22,506
 22,506

 
 
 
 
 65,472
 65,472
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,078) (11,078)
 
 
 
 
 (10,521) (10,521)
Redemptions2
 (25,190) 
 (2) (405) 
 (2,985) (28,580)13
 (28,083) (13) (436) 
 (8,049) (36,568)
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(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
Distributions declared ($7.80 per unit)
 (514,109) 
 (17,972) 
 
 (532,081)
Balances at December 31, 201966,092
 $6,234,315
 2,302
 $57,359
 $(10,432) $122,262
 $6,403,504

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, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
(Dollars in thousands)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income$413,599
 $458,043
 $438,410
$464,448
 $413,599
 $458,043
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization479,884
 468,881
 441,682
483,750
 479,884
 468,881
Amortization of discount on marketable securities(17,637) (15,119) (14,211)(28,491) (17,637) (15,119)
Amortization of (premium) discount and debt financing costs, net(2,587) (5,948) (15,234)5,689
 (2,587) (5,948)
Gain on sale of marketable securities(737) (1,909) (5,719)(1,271) (737) (1,909)
Unrealized gain on equity securities recognized through income5,159
 
 
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities recognized through income(5,710) 5,159
 
Company's share of gain on the sales of co-investments(10,569) (44,837) (13,046)(51,097) (10,569) (44,837)
Earnings from co-investments(78,563) (41,608) (35,652)(61,039) (78,563) (41,608)
Operating distributions from co-investments99,593
 76,764
 60,472
99,277
 99,593
 76,764
Accrued interest from notes and other receivables(5,436) (4,030) (302)(6,012) (5,436) (4,030)
Gain on the sale of real estate and land(61,861) (26,423) (154,561)
Impairment loss7,105
 
 
(Gain) loss on the sale of real estate and land3,164
 (61,861) (26,423)
Equity-based compensation7,135
 9,286
 9,811
7,010
 7,135
 9,286
Loss on early retirement of debt, net
 1,796
 606
(Gain) loss on early retirement of debt, net(3,717) 
 1,796
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment(1,253) (88,641) 
(31,535) (1,253) (88,641)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Prepaid expenses, receivables and other assets(1,203) (3,004) 2,730
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(145) (13,474) 2,302
Prepaid expenses, receivables, operating lease right-of-use assets, and other assets5,751
 (1,203) (3,004)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and operating lease liabilities29,551
 (145) (13,474)
Other liabilities1,175
 (170) (496)2,206
 1,175
 (170)
Net cash provided by operating activities826,554
 769,607
 716,792
919,079
 826,554
 769,607
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Additions to real estate: 
  
  
 
  
  
Acquisitions of real estate and acquisition related capital expenditures(15,311) (206,194) (315,632)(133,825) (15,311) (206,194)
Redevelopment(73,000) (69,928) (83,927)(70,295) (73,000) (69,928)
Development acquisitions of and additions to real estate under development(182,772) (137,733) (75,367)(158,234) (182,772) (137,733)
Capital expenditures on rental properties(81,684) (72,812) (64,769)(101,689) (81,684) (72,812)
Investments in notes receivable
 (106,461) (24,070)(231,400) 
 (106,461)
Collections of notes and other receivables29,500
 55,000
 4,070
168,720
 29,500
 55,000
Proceeds from insurance for property losses1,408
 648
 5,543
3,734
 1,408
 648
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate347,587
 132,039
 239,289
23,214
 347,587
 132,039
Contributions to co-investments(162,437) (293,363) (183,989)(402,284) (162,437) (293,363)
Changes in refundable deposits(414) 837
 (2,129)5
 (414) 837
Purchases of marketable securities(37,952) (67,893) (18,779)(46,458) (37,952) (67,893)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities31,521
 35,481
 30,458
147,531
 31,521
 35,481
Non-operating distributions from co-investments83,661
 162,439
 76,231
273,290
 83,661
 162,439
Net cash used in investing activities(59,893) (567,940) (413,071)(527,691) (59,893) (567,940)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Proceeds from unsecured debt and mortgage notes298,773
 597,981
 669,282

Proceeds from unsecured debt and mortgage notes1,045,290
 298,773
 597,981
Payments on unsecured debt and mortgage notes(230,398) (561,160) (532,020)(1,026,616) (230,398) (561,160)
Proceeds from lines of credit742,961
 982,246
 596,106
1,939,213
 742,961
 982,246
Repayments of lines of credit(921,961) (928,246) (486,106)(1,884,213) (921,961) (928,246)
Repayment of cumulative redeemable preferred stock
 
 (73,750)
Retirement of common stock(51,233) 
 (1,045)
Retirement of common units(56,989) (51,233) 
Additions to deferred charges(4,250) (4,108) (7,926)(10,898) (4,250) (4,108)
Payments related to debt prepayment penalties
 (1,630) (215)(1,406) 
 (1,630)
Net proceeds from issuance of common units(919) 89,055
 (384)72,539
 (919) 89,055
Net proceeds from stock options exercised6,213
 26,635
 18,949
37,467
 6,213
 26,635
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(869) (316) (386)(3,688) (869) (316)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest(8,518) (7,752) (6,960)(7,288) (8,518) (7,752)
Redemption of noncontrolling interests(1,333) (28,580) (2,511)(36,568) (1,333) (28,580)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests(144) (5,543) 
(73) (144) (5,543)
Common and preferred units and preferred interests distributions paid(504,714) (469,425) (429,508)
Common and preferred units and preferred interest distributions paid(528,459) (504,714) (469,425)
Net cash used in financing activities(676,392) (310,843) (256,474)(461,689) (676,392) (310,843)
Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents90,269
 (109,176) 47,247
(70,301) 90,269
 (109,176)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period61,126
 170,302
 123,055
151,395
 61,126
 170,302
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$151,395
 $61,126
 $170,302
$81,094
 $151,395
 $61,126
          
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest$203,803
 $212,163
 $203,743
$194,418
 $203,803
 $212,163
Interest capitalized$18,708
 $13,860
 $12,486
$24,169
 $18,708
 $13,860
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:     
Operating cash flows from operating leases$6,811
 $
 $
          
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Issuance of Operating Partnership units for contributed properties$7,919
 $
 $
$
 $7,919
 $
Issuance of DownREIT limited partnership units in connection with acquisition of real estate$
 $22,506
 $
Issuance of DownREIT units in connection with acquisition of real estate$65,472
 $
 $22,506
Transfers between real estate under development to rental properties, net$100,415
 $2,413
 $104,159
$19,812
 $100,415
 $2,413
Transfer from real estate under development to co-investments$853
 $5,075
 $9,919
$671
 $853
 $5,075
Reclassifications to (from) redeemable noncontrolling interest to or from additional paid in capital and noncontrolling interest$1,165
 $65
 $(768)
Reclassifications to redeemable noncontrolling interest from general and limited partner capital and noncontrolling interest$2,008
 $1,165
 $65
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest via reduction of note receivable$4,751
 $
 $
$
 $4,751
 $
Initial recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets$77,645
 $
 $
Initial recognition of operating lease liabilities$79,693
 $
 $
Debt assumed in connection with acquisition$45,804
 $51,882
 $48,832
$143,006
 $45,804
 $51,882
Debt deconsolidated in connection with BEX II transaction

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


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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(1) Organization
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the accounts of Essex Property Trust, Inc. ("Essex" or the "Company"), which include the accounts of the Company and Essex Portfolio, L.P. and its subsidiaries (the "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.


Essex is the sole general partner inof the Operating Partnership with a 96.6% general partner interest and the limited partners owned a 3.4% interest as of December 31, 2018.2019. 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 2,305,3892,301,653 and 2,268,1142,305,389 as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock, totaled approximately $565.3$692.5 million and $547.5$565.3 million, as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The Company has reserved shares of common stock for such conversions.


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company owned or had ownership interests in 245250 operating apartment communities, aggregating 59,66160,570 apartment homes, excluding the Company's ownership interests in preferred interest co-investments, loan investments, one1 operating commercial building, and six active developments.a development pipeline comprised of 5 consolidated projects and 2 unconsolidated joint venture projects. The Communities are located in Southern California (Los(primarily Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties), Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area) and the Seattle metropolitan areas.


(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") 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 to conform to the current year’s presentation, including the reclassification of corporate-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 has been reclassified out of other assets and into buildings and improvements on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017. Such reclassifications had no net effect on previously reported financial results.presentation.


Noncontrolling interest includes the 3.4% limited partner interests in the Operating Partnership not held by the Company at both December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. These percentages include the Operating Partnership’s vested long termlong-term incentive plan units (see Note 13)14).


(b) Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in the Current Year


In May 2014,February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting 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. The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 as of 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 Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method by applying a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings and partners' 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 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 adopted ASU No. 2016-15 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 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","Leases (Topic 842)" 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 willare to be accounted for similar to existingprior leasing guidance (Topic 840) for operating leases today.leases. For lessors, accounting for leases under the new standard will beis substantially the same as existingprior leasing 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 expectsadopted ASU No. 2016-02 and ASU No. 2018-11 as of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and elected a package of practical expedients. There was no adjustment to elect this practical expedient, which would result in minimum rents and expense recoveries being presentedthe opening balance of retained earnings as a single rental revenueresult of the adoption. See Note 10, Lease Agreements - Company as Lessor, and Note 11, Lease Agreements - Company as Lessee, for further details.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 "Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities," which, among other things, requires entities to present the earnings effect of hedging instruments in the same income statement line item in which the consolidated statementearnings effect of income and comprehensive income.the hedged item is reported. The new standard also adds new
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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.disclosure requirements. The Company also expects to elect a packageadopted ASU No. 2017-12 as of practical expedients, under which the Company would not be required to reassess the classification of existing ground leases. The new standards will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019 and earlyusing the modified retrospective method by applying a cumulative effect adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of $0.2 million, representing accumulated net hedge ineffectiveness. Furthermore, as a result of the adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The newof this standard, will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019 and the Company estimates the adoption will result in the recognition of operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities not expectedrecognize qualifying hedge ineffectiveness through accumulated other comprehensive income as opposed to exceed $85 million.current earnings.


(c) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments",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 when losses are probable and loss reversals are not permitted. The new standard will be effective forFASB additionally issued various updates to clarify and amend 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.

guidance provided in ASU 2016-13. In August 2017,May 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 "Derivatives2019-04, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, - Targeted Improvementsand Topic 825, Financial Instruments," which, with respect to Accounting for Hedging Activities", which,credit losses, among other things, requiresclarifies and addresses issues related to accrued interest, transfers between classifications of loans or debt securities, recoveries, and variable interest rates. Additionally, in May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief," which allows entities to presentirrevocably elect the earnings effect of hedging instruments in the same income statement line item in which the earnings effect of the hedged item is reported.fair value option on certain financial instruments. The new standard also adds new disclosure requirements. This new standardstandards will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 20192020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to apply the new standard on January 1, 20192020 and does not expect that this amendment willthe adoption to have a material effectimpact on itsthe Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.


In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement," which eliminates certain disclosure requirements affecting all levels of measurements, and modifies and adds new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to apply the new standard on January 1, 2020 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.


(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 and land improvements, 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 tenant or if the development activities cease.


The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate on a relative fair value basis to land and building including personal property, and identifiable intangible assets, such as the value of above, below and in-place leases. The valuesIn making estimates of the above and below market leases are


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relative fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a number of sources, including independent land appraisals which consider comparable market transactions, its own analysis of recently acquired or developed comparable properties in our portfolio for land comparables and building replacement costs, and other publicly available market data. 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 values of the above and below market leases are 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. 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 $0.1$1.2 million and $0.4$0.1 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.


The Company performsperiodically assesses the following evaluationcarrying value of its real estate investments 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 if 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 if 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.

indicators of impairment. The judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on monitoring investment market conditions and performance compared to budget for operating properties including the net operating income for the most recent 12 month period, monitoring estimated costs for properties under development, the Company's ability to hold and its intent with regard to each asset, and each property's remaining useful life. 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.is evaluated. 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 andand/or 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, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, no0 properties were classified as held for sale. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 on a parcel of land that was part of a consolidated co-investment with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPPIB" or "CPP"). The impairment charge resulted from the Company's offer to acquire CPPIB's 45% interest in the co-investment. The impairment analysis over the parcel’s fair value was determined using internally developed models based on market assumptions. No impairment charges were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2018 2017 or 2016.2017.


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.


(e) Co-investments


The Company owns investments in joint ventures in which it has significant influence, but its ownership interest does not meet the criteria for consolidation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the Company accounts for co-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 themost preferred equity investments, compensate the Company for its asset management services and some of these investments may provide promote income 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 exceededrecorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $11.5 million for the Company’s investment as distributions in excess of investments in co-investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As ofyear ended December 31, 2017, the net investment of one of the Company’s co-investments was less than zero as2019 on an unconsolidated co-investment with CPPIB which holds Agora, a result of financing distributions49 unit apartment home community located in excess ofWalnut Creek, CA. The other-than-temporary impairment charge resulted from the Company's investmentoffer to acquire CPPIB's 45% interest 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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the co-investment. The impairment analysis over the co-investments fair value was determined using internally developed models based on market assumptions. The impairment is reflected in equity income from co-investments on the consolidated statements of income. No other-than-temporary impairment charges were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2018 or 2017.

(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 onapproximates a straight-line basis. Apartment homes are rented under short-term leases (generally, lease terms of 69 to 12 months). Revenues from tenants leasing commercial space are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective lease. See Note 4, Revenues, and Note 10, Lease Agreements - Company as Lessor, for additional information regarding such revenues.


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.

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 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.

Subsequent to the adoption of ASUAccounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 610-20 "Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets" on January 1, 2018, the Company recognizes any gains on sales of real estate when we transferit transfers control of a property and when it is probable that wethe Company will collect substantially all of the related consideration.


(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.


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):
 2019 2018 2017
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted$70,087
 $134,465
 $44,620
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted11,007
 16,930
 16,506
Total unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$81,094
 $151,395
 $61,126

 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). As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, $3.6 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of equity securities presented within common stock and stock funds in the tables below represent investments measured at fair value, using net asset value as a practical expedient, and are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy.


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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, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017. 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, equity securities and available for sale debt securities consisted primarily of investment-grade unsecured bonds, U.S. treasury securities, and common stock and stock funds, investments in mortgage backed securities, and investment funds that invest in U.S. treasury or agency securities.funds. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company classified its investments in mortgage backed securities, one of which maturematured in November 2019 andwhile the other matures in September 2020, as held to maturity debt securities, 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.












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As of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 marketable securities consist of the following ($ in thousands):


December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
 
Carrying
Value
Equity securities:          
Investment funds - debt securities$31,934
 $(568) $31,366
$29,588
 $544
 $30,132
Investment funds - U.S. treasuries8,983
 (31) 8,952
Common stock and stock funds39,731
 (1,671) 38,060
34,941
 2,927
 37,868
          
Debt securities:          
Available for sale
          
U.S. treasury securities2,421
 13
 2,434
Investment-grade unsecured bonds4,125
 (145) 3,980
1,048
 60
 1,108
Held to maturity: 
  
  
 
  
  
Mortgage backed securities127,187
 
 127,187
72,651
 
 72,651
Total - Marketable securities$211,960
 $(2,415) $209,545
$140,649
 $3,544
 $144,193


December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
Carrying
Value
Equity securities:          
Investment funds - debt securities$27,914
 $(29) $27,885
$31,934
 $(568) $31,366
Investment funds - U.S. treasuries10,999
 (55) 10,944
Common stock and stock funds34,329
 2,973
 37,302
39,731
 (1,671) 38,060
          
Debt securities:          
Available for sale
          
U.S. treasury securities8,983
 (31) 8,952
Investment-grade unsecured bonds4,365
 (40) 4,325
4,125
 (145) 3,980
Held to maturity: 
  
  
 
  
  
Mortgage backed securities109,548
 
 109,548
127,187
 
 127,187
Total - Marketable securities$187,155
 $2,849
 $190,004
$211,960
 $(2,415) $209,545


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 loss for such securities.

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities totaled $31.5 million, $35.5 million and $30.5 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 these sales resulted in gains of $0.7 million, $1.9 million, and $5.7 million, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the portion of equity security unrealized loss that was recognized in income totaled $5.2 million, and was included in interest and other income on the Company's consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.



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In November 2019, the Company received cash proceeds of $83.1 million from the maturity of an investment in a mortgage backed security. The Company recognized approximately $7.0 million of accelerated interest income related to this maturity.

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities totaled $147.5 million, $31.5 million and $35.5 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 these sales resulted in gains of $1.3 million, $0.7 million, and $1.9 million, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the portion of equity security unrealized losses or gains that were recognized in income totaled $5.7 million in gains, and $5.2 million in losses, respectively, and were included in interest and other income on the Company's consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

(i) Notes Receivable
 
Notes receivable relate to real estate financing arrangements including mezzanine and bridge loans and are secured by real estate.loans. 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, no notes were impaired.


(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 $17.9 million, $18.6 million $18.8 million and $16.4$18.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, 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.


(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 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 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, because interest rates, yields and other terms for these instruments are consistent with interest rates, 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 $5.0$5.2 billion and $4.9$5.0 billion at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, to be $5.4 billion and $5.0 billion at both December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Management has

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estimated the fair value of the Company’s $619.6$660.4 million and $799.2$619.6 million of variable rate debt at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, to be $655.8 million and $615.2 million at December 31, 2019 and $793.9 million2018, respectively, based on the terms of existing mortgage notes payable, unsecured debt, and variable rate demand 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 payables, other liabilities and dividends payable approximate fair value as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Marketable securities, except mortgage backed securities, and derivatives are carried at fair value as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


At December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company’s investments in mortgage backed securities had a carrying value of $72.7 million and $127.2 million, and $109.5respectively. In November 2019, the Company received cash proceeds of $83.1 million respectively.from the maturity of an investment in a mortgage backed security. The Company estimated the fair value of its investment in mortgage backed securities at December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 to be approximately $129.5$72.7 million and $120.7$129.5 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.


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


The Company uses interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, and total return swap contracts 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.


(m) Income Taxes


Generally in any year in which Essex qualifies as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code (the "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, 20182019 as Essex 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 Essex from paying federal income tax.


In order to maintain compliance with REIT tax rules, the Company utilizes taxable REIT subsidiariesfor 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.

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


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The status of cash dividends distributed for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 related to common stock and Series H preferred stock are classified for tax purposes as follows:
 
 2019 2018 2017
Common Stock     
Ordinary income83.81% 79.72% 84.04%
Capital gain13.78% 15.35% 13.20%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain2.41% 4.93% 2.76%
 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

 2018 2017 2016
Common Stock     
Ordinary income79.72% 84.04% 86.68%
Capital gain15.35% 13.20% 7.11%
Unrecaptured section 1250 capital gain4.93% 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%


(n) Equity-based Compensation


The cost of shareshare- and unit basedunit-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 termlong-term incentive plan units (discussed in Note 13)14) are being amortized over the expected service periods.


(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
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)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(13,077) $(140) $(13,217)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-12175
 
 175
Other comprehensive income before reclassification7,836
 272
 8,108
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(8,923) (31) (8,954)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(912) 241
 (671)
Balance at December 31, 2019$(13,989) $101
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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, by Component
Essex Portfolio, L.P. ($ 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)
 
Change in fair
value and
amortization
of swap settlements
 
Unrealized
gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(9,593) $(145) $(9,738)
Cumulative effect upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-12181
 
 181
Other comprehensive income before reclassification8,111
 281
 8,392
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,235) (32) (9,267)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(943) 249
 (694)
Balance at December 31, 2019$(10,536) $104
 $(10,432)


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$37.4 million and $39.2$35.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, 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, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 is as follows:


2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Balance at January 1,$39,206
 $44,684
 $45,452
$35,475
 $39,206
 $44,684
Reclassifications due to change in redemption value and other1,164
 65
 (768)2,008
 1,164
 65
Redemptions(4,895) (5,543) 
(73) (4,895) (5,543)
Balance at December 31,$35,475
 $39,206
 $44,684
$37,410
 $35,475
 $39,206


(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-goingongoing 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.


(r) Variable Interest Entities


In accordance with accounting standards for consolidation of VIEs, the Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, and 1617 DownREIT limited partnershipsentities (comprising eight9 communities), and eight6 co-investments as of December 31, 2018.2019. As of December 31, 2018, the Company consolidated the Operating Partnership, 16 DownREIT entities (comprising 8 communities), and 8 co-investments. The Company consolidates 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 eightabove consolidated co-investments and 16 DownREIT limited partnerships,entities, net of intercompany eliminations, were approximately $849.8 million and $261.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018, and $837.7 million and $265.5 million, respectively,$1.0


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billion and $364.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.2019, and $849.8 million and $261.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018. Noncontrolling interests in these entities were $64.5$122.5 million and $66.7$64.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The Company's financial risk in each VIE is limited to its equity investment in the VIE.


The DownREIT VIEs collectively own eight9 apartment communities in which Essex Managementthe Company ("EMC") is the general partner or manager of the DownREIT entity, the Operating Partnership is a special limited partner or member, and the other limited partners or members were granted rights of redemption for their interests. Such limited partners or members 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 or members receive distributions based on the Company's current dividend rate times the number of units held. Total DownREIT limited partnership units outstanding were 912,2691,033,907 and 917,593912,269 as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018, respectively, and the redemption value of the units, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock totaled approximately $223.7$311.1 million and $221.5$223.7 million, as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The carrying value of redeemable noncontrolling interest in the accompanying balance sheets was $35.5$37.4 million and $39.2$35.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Of these amounts, $14.5$13.0 million and $13.6$14.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, represent units of limited partners' or members' 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 or members' 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 $97.7 million and $32.4 million as of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017,respectively, 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, 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.


(s) Discontinued Operations


The Company determined that the disposals during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 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, 2018,2019, the Company purchased a partial interest in one community4 communities consisting of 166849 apartment homes for $35.4approximately $373.3 million. The table below summarizes acquisition activity for the year ended December 31, 20182019 ($ in millions):
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageQuarter in 2018Purchase Price
Marquis(1)
San Jose, CA166
100%Q4$35.4
Total 2018166
 
 $35.4
Property NameLocationApartment HomesEssex Ownership PercentageQuarter in 2019Purchase Price
One South Market(1)
San Jose, CA312
100%Q1$80.6
Brio(2)
Walnut Creek, CA300
N/A
Q2164.9
TownshipRedwood City, CA132
100%Q388.7
Pure RedmondRedmond, WA105
100%Q439.1
Total 2019849
 
 $373.3

(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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(1)
In March 2019, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 45% membership interest in the One South Market co-investment based on an estimated property valuation of $179.0 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, $86.0 million of mortgage debt that encumbered the property was repaid.
(2)
In June 2019, the Company acquired Brio for a total contract price of $164.9 million in a DownREIT transaction. As part of the acquisition, the Company assumed $98.7 million of mortgage debt in the community. Based on a VIE analysis performed by the Company, the property was consolidated.

The consolidated fair value of the acquisitionacquisitions listed above waswere included on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as follows: $20.5$72.4 million was included in land and land improvements, $47.8$402.4 million was included in buildings and improvements, and $2.7$3.3 million was included in prepaid expenses and other assets, and liabilities,$149.0 million was included in mortgage notes payable, within the Company's consolidated balance sheets.


In December 2019, the Company purchased the joint venture partner's 25% ownership interest in Hidden Valley, a consolidated community consisting of 324 apartment homes, for a contract price of $24.2 million based on an estimated property valuation of $97.0 million and an encumbrance of $29.7 million of mortgage debt. The purchase was recorded as a redemption of noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of equity.

For the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, the Company purchased two communitiesa partial interest in 1 community consisting of 1,328166 apartment homes for $273.0$35.4 million.


(b) Sales of Real Estate Investments


For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold a land parcel adjacent to the Mylo development project located in Santa Clara, CA, for $10.8 million and recorded an immaterial gain as well as land located in San Mateo, CA, that had been held for future development for $12.5 million and recorded a loss of $3.2 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold two2 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 one1 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.million.

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.

In 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.


(c) Real Estate Assets Held for Sale, net


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company had no assets classified as held for sale.


(d) Co-investments


The Company has joint ventures 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.


In March 2018,August 2019, the BEXAEWCompany formed a new joint venture operating agreement was amended, andentity, BEX IV, LLC ("BEX IV"), with an institutional partner. The Company has a 50.1% ownership interest in the joint venture was extended. Under the amendment, the Company receivedand an initial equity commitment of $52.2 million. The joint venture is unconsolidated for financial reporting purposes. Also, in August 2019, BEX IV acquired 777 Hamilton, a cash payment for co-investment promote income of $20.5 million, which is included in equity income from co-investments on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

In October 2018, Wesco V acquired Meridian at Midtown, a 218195 unit apartment home community located in San Jose,Menlo Park, CA, for a total contract price of $104.0$148.0 million. In connectionThe property was encumbered by a $44.4 million related party bridge loan from the Company, with this acquisition, Wesco Van interest rate of 3.25% and a maturity date of November 2019. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details. The scheduled maturity was extended to February 2020 but the related party bridge loan was paid off in December 2019 when BEX IV assumed $69.9$44.4 million of mortgage debt, with an effective interest rate of 4.50%3.23% and a maturity date of March 2026. The Company previously had a preferred equity investment in this apartment home community, which was fully redeemed in August 2015.January 2030.


In November 2018, BEXAEW sold EnclaveAugust 2019, Wesco V, LLC ("Wesco V"), one of the Company's joint ventures, acquired The Courtyards at Town Square,65th Street, a 124331 unit apartment home community located in Chino Hills,Emeryville, CA, for $30.5a total contract price of $178.0 million. The property was encumbered by an $89.0 million which resulted in a gain of $5.4 million forrelated party bridge loan from the Company, recorded in the consolidated statement of income as equity income from co-investments. BEXAEW used $16.1 millionwith an interest rate of the proceeds to repay the loan on the property.London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.30% and a maturity date of December 2019. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for



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additional details. The related party bridge loan was paid off in November 2019 when Wesco V assumed $89.0 million of mortgage debt, with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.30% and a maturity date of January 2027.

In November 2018, Wesco IIIOctober 2019, a CPP joint venture, in which Essex had a 55.0% ownership interest, sold The Summit,Mosso, a 125463 unit apartment home community located in Chino Hills,San Francisco, CA, for $34.8$311.0 million, which resultedresulting in a gain of $5.2$50.2 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.Company.


In December 2018, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 49.9% interestNovember 2019, Wesco V acquired Velo and Ray Apartments, a 308 unit apartment home community located in the Marquis co-investment,Seattle, WA, for a total contract price of $35.4$133.0 million. Prior to the purchase,The property was encumbered by an approximately $45.8$85.5 million mortgage encumbered the property. Marquis has 166 apartment homes and is located in San Jose, CA. As a result of this acquisition,related party bridge loan from the Company, realizedwith an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.30% and a gain on remeasurementmaturity date of co-investment of $1.3 million upon consolidation.February 2020. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details.


The carrying values of the Company’s co-investments as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are as follows ($ in thousands, except in parenthetical):
 Weighted Average Essex Ownership December 31,
 
Percentage (1)
 2019 2018
Ownership interest in:     
CPPIB55% $345,466
 $482,507
Wesco I, Wesco III, Wesco IV, and Wesco V51% 216,756
 194,890
BEXAEW, BEX II, BEX III, and BEX IV50% 160,888
 121,780
Other48% 20,351
 34,093
Total operating and other co-investments, net  743,461
 833,270
Total predevelopment and development co-investments50% 146,944
 94,060
Total preferred interest co-investments (includes related party investments of $73.2 million and $51.8 million as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively - Note 6 - Related Party Transactions for further discussion)  444,934
 372,810
Total co-investments, net  $1,335,339
 $1,300,140

 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 EssexCompany 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.2019.


The combined summarized financial information of co-investments is as follows ($ in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Combined balance sheets: (1)
      
Rental properties and real estate under development$4,367,987
 $3,722,778
$4,733,762
 $4,367,987
Other assets104,119
 110,333
139,562
 104,119
Total assets$4,472,106
 $3,833,111
$4,873,324
 $4,472,106
Debt$2,190,764
 $1,705,051
$2,442,213
 $2,190,764
Other liabilities106,316
 45,515
117,160
 106,316
Equity2,175,026
 2,082,545
2,313,951
 2,175,026
Total liabilities and equity$4,472,106
 $3,833,111
$4,873,324
 $4,472,106
Company's share of equity$1,300,140
 $1,155,984
$1,335,339
 $1,300,140




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Years ended
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Years ended
December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Combined statements of income: (1)
          
Property revenues$332,164
 $312,841
 $289,011
$336,922
 $332,164
 $312,841
Property operating expenses(107,584) (110,583) (99,637)(115,658) (107,584) (110,583)
Net operating income224,580
 202,258
 189,374
221,264
 224,580
 202,258
Gain on sale of real estate24,218
 90,663
 28,291
112,918
 24,218
 90,663
Interest expense(63,913) (62,844) (46,894)(65,665) (63,913) (62,844)
General and administrative(6,379) (9,091) (7,448)(9,575) (6,379) (9,091)
Depreciation and amortization(126,485) (118,048) (103,986)(121,006) (126,485) (118,048)
Net income$52,021
 $102,938
 $59,337
$137,936
 $52,021
 $102,938
Company's share of net income (2)
$89,132
 $86,445
 $48,698
$112,136
 $89,132
 $86,445


(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 $7.5 million, $2.0 million, $1.9 million, and $3.4$1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively.


Operating Co-investments


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 10,61310,672 and 10,81010,613 apartment homes, respectively, in operating communities. The Company’s book value of these co-investments was $833.3$743.5 million and $780.3$833.3 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


Pre-DevelopmentPredevelopment and Development Co-investments


As of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company, through several joint ventures, owned 806 and 814 apartment homes in pre-developmentpredevelopment and development communities.communities, respectively. The Company’s book value of these co-investments was $94.1$146.9 million and $73.8$94.1 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


In 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop Ohlone,Patina at Midtown (formerly known as 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 fourthfirst quarter of 2019.2020. 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 545537 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. ConstructionThe property began in the fourth quarter of 2015 and the property is projected to openinitial occupancy in the third quarter of 2019.2019 and is expected to be fully stabilized by the fourth quarter of 2020. 


Preferred Equity Investments


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company held preferred equity investment interests in several joint ventures which own real estate. The Company’s book value of these preferred equity investments was $372.8$444.9 million and $265.2$372.8 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and is included in the co-investments line in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
During 2018,2019, the Company made commitments to fund $45.1$141.7 million of preferred equity investment in two5 preferred equity investments, insome of which the sponsors include a related party.party sponsors. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details. The investments have initial preferred returns ranging from 10.25%-12.0%10.15%-11.3%, with maturities ranging from May 2023July 2022 to April 2024. As ofOctober


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2024. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had funded $39.6$125.4 million of the $141.7 million of commitments. The remaining committed amount is expected to be funded in 2020.

During 2018, the Company made commitments to fund $45.1 million of preferred equity investment in 2 preferred equity investments, some of which include related party sponsors. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details. The investments have initial preferred returns ranging from 10.25%-12.0%, with maturities ranging from May 2023 to April 2024. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had funded $41.1 million of the $45.1 million commitment.of commitments. 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 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, 2018, the Company had funded $151.8 million of the $153.8 million commitment.


In January 2018,February 2019, the Company received cash of $2.4$10.9 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a co-investment that holds property in Seattle, WA.

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

In October 2018, the Company received cash of $5.0$0.1 million, for the full redemption of a related party preferred equity investment in a co-investmentjoint venture that holds property in Los Angeles,San Jose, CA. See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details.

In April 2019, the Company received cash of $16.3 million, including an early redemption fee of $0.7 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a joint venture that holds property in Santa Ana, CA.


In September 2019, the Company received cash of $14.8 million, including an early redemption fee of $0.3 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a property located in Redmond, WA.

In September 2019, the Company received cash of $16.3 million, including an early redemption fee of $1.4 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a property located in Seattle, WA.

In October 2019, the Company received cash of $15.8 million, including an early redemption fee of $0.2 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a property located in San Jose, CA.

In November 2019, the Company received cash of $16.0 million, including an early redemption fee of $0.9 million, for the full redemption of a preferred equity investment in a property located in Bellevue, WA.

(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, 2018,2019, the Company's development pipeline was comprised of four5 consolidated projects under development, two2 unconsolidated joint venture projects under development and various predevelopment projects, aggregating 1,8611,960 apartment homes, with total incurred costs of $0.8$1.0 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 reporting periods after January 1, 2018 are presented under the new standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be 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.


Disaggregated Revenue Recognition

Revenue from Leasing


The Company generatesfollowing table presents the Company’s 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 respective lease.disaggregated by revenue source ($ in thousands):

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.

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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 20162019 2018 2017
Rental$1,296,435
 $1,263,476
 $1,201,995
Other property leasing revenue94,435
 90,849
 83,728
Rental income (1)
$1,425,585
 $1,366,590
 $1,326,464
Other property (1)
25,043
 24,280
 27,861
Management and other fees from affiliates9,183
 9,574
 8,278
9,527
 9,183
 9,574
Total revenues$1,400,053
 $1,363,899
 $1,294,001
$1,460,155
 $1,400,053
 $1,363,899


(1)
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 and ASU No. 2018-11. As a result of this adoption, certain amounts previously classified as other property revenue have been reclassified to rental income. Prior period amounts have been adjusted to conform to the current period's presentation.

The following table presents the Company’s rental and other property-leasing revenues disaggregated by geographic operating segment ($ in thousands):
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Southern California$592,281
 $574,552
 $540,000
$610,240
 $592,281
 $574,552
Northern California522,561
 505,313
 453,140
569,556
 522,561
 505,313
Seattle Metro236,525
 229,871
 217,259
245,476
 236,525
 229,871
Other real estate assets (1)
39,503
 44,589
 75,324
25,356
 39,503
 44,589
Total rental and other property leasing revenues$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
Total rental and other property revenues$1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325


(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.
(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-leasingproperty revenues disaggregated by current property category status ($ in thousands):
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
Same-property (1)
$1,279,640
 $1,244,743
 $1,185,685
$1,367,311
 $1,321,862
 $1,284,030
Acquisitions (2)
42,481
 39,289
 
22,924
 259
 
Development (3)
2,713
 
 
7,562
 2,713
 
Redevelopment20,345
 19,641
 18,737
20,988
 20,345
 19,641
Non-residential/other, net (4)
45,691
 50,652
 81,301
31,843
 45,691
 50,654
Total rental and other property leasing revenues$1,390,870
 $1,354,325
 $1,285,723
Total rental and other property revenues$1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325


(1)
Properties that have comparable stabilized results as of January 1, 2018 and are consolidated by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017. A community is generally considered to have reach stabilized operations once it achieves an initial occupancy of 95%.
(2)
Acquisitions includes properties acquired which did not have comparable stabilized results as of January 1, 2018.
(3)
Development includes properties developed which did not have stabilized results as of January 1, 2018.
(4)
Non-residential/other, net consists of revenue generated from retail space, commercial properties, held for sale properties, disposition properties and student housing.
(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$3.9 million and $9.3$6.2 million as of December 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, 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, 20182019 that was included in the December 31, 20172018 deferred revenue balance was $3.1$2.3 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, 2018,2019, the Company had $6.2$3.9 million of remaining performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize approximately 37%19% of these remaining performance obligations in 2019,2020, an additional 24%38% through 2021,2022, 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.


(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, 20182019 and 20172018 ($ in thousands):
 2018 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 202032,650
 29,318
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 receivables12,944
 16,629
 Total notes and receivables$71,895
 $100,926
 2019 2018
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.00%, due May 202116,828
 15,226
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 10.75%, due September 2020 (1)

 32,650
Note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.90%, due November 202112,838
 
Related party note receivable, secured, bearing interest at 9.50%, due October 2019 (2)(3)

 6,618
Related party note receivable, secured, bearing variable rate interest, due February 2020 (3)
85,713
 
Notes and other receivables from affiliates (4)
4,442
 4,457
Other receivables14,544
 12,944
 Total notes and receivables$134,365
 $71,895

(1) 
In December 2019, the Company received cash of $36.1 million for the payoff of this note receivable.
(2)
In October 2019, the Company received cash of $6.7 million for the payoff of this note receivable.
(3)
See Note 6, Related Party Transactions, for additional details.
(2)(4) 
These amounts consist of short-term loans outstanding and due from various joint ventures as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. See Note 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.


(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" has a direct or indirect interest. A "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"), 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"), 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 yearyears ended December 31, 2016,2019, 2018 and 2017 there were 0 brokerage commissions paid by the Company to MMI or its affiliates.



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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 during2019, 2018, and 2017.2017



The Company charges certain fees relating to its co-investments for asset management, property management, development and redevelopment services. These fees from affiliates total $13.8 million, $13.9 million, $12.6 million, and $12.4$12.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively. All of these fees are net of intercompany amounts eliminated by the Company. The Company netted development and redevelopment fees of $4.3 million, $4.8 million, $3.0 million, and $4.2$3.0 million against general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively.


As described in Note 5, Notes and Other Receivables, the Company has provided short-term loans to affiliates. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, $4.5$4.4 million and $5.1$4.5 million, respectively, of short-term loans remained outstanding due from joint venture affiliates and are 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 hadwas classified within notes and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and was paid off in October 2019.

In November 2019, the Company provided an outstanding balance$85.5 million related party bridge loan to Wesco V as part of $6.6 millionthe acquisition of Velo and $6.7 million, as of December 31, 2018Ray. The note receivable accrued interest at LIBOR plus 1.30% and 2017, respectively, andwas scheduled to mature in February 2020, but was paid off in January 2020. See Note 18, Subsequent Events, for further details. The bridge loan is classified within notes and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


In August 2019, the Company provided an $89.0 million related party bridge loan to Wesco V as part of the acquisition of The Courtyards at 65th Street. The note receivable accrued interest at LIBOR plus 1.30% and was paid off in November 2019.

In August 2019, the Company provided a $44.4 million related party bridge loan to BEX IV as part of the acquisition of 777 Hamilton. The note receivable accrued interest at 3.25%. In November 2019, the term of the bridge loan was extended to February 2020, but was paid off in December 2019.

In June 2019, the Company acquired Brio, a 300 unit apartment home community located in Walnut Creek, CA. The Company issued DownREIT units to an affiliate of MMC, based on a contract price of $164.9 million. The property was encumbered by $98.7 million of mortgage debt which was assumed by the Company at the time of acquisition. As a result of this transaction, the Company consolidated the property, based on a VIE analysis performed by the Company.

In February 2019, the Company funded a $24.5 million preferred equity investment in an entity whose sponsor is an affiliate of MMC, which owns a multifamily development community located in Mountain View, CA. The investment has an initial preferred return of 11.0% and is scheduled to mature in February 2024.

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 accrueaccrues 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 accrueaccrues interest based on a 10.25% preferred return. The investment is scheduled to mature in May 2023. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had funded $21.0$22.5 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 three3 entities affiliated with MMC that own apartment communities in California. The Company earnsearned a 9.5% preferred return on each such investment. One $5.0 million

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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 maturewas fully redeemed in 2022.February 2019.


(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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Unsecured debt consists of the following as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 ($ in thousands):
 2019 2018 
Weighted Average
Maturity
In Years
Unsecured bonds private placement - fixed rate$199,820
 $274,624
 1.5
Term loan - variable rate349,189
 348,813
 2.1
Bonds public offering - fixed rate4,214,197
 3,175,879
 7.4
Unsecured debt, net (1)
4,763,206
 3,799,316
  
Lines of credit (2)
55,000
 
  
Total unsecured debt$4,818,206
 $3,799,316
  
Weighted average interest rate on fixed rate unsecured bonds private placement and bonds public offering3.8% 3.9%  
Weighted average interest rate on variable rate term loan2.7% 3.0%  
Weighted average interest rate on lines of credit2.5% 3.2%  

 2018 2017 
Weighted Average
Maturity
In Years
Unsecured bonds private placement - fixed rate$274,624
 $274,427
 2.1
Term loan - variable rate348,813
 348,545
 3.1
Bonds public offering - fixed rate3,175,879
 2,878,737
 7.7
Unsecured debt, net (1)
3,799,316
 3,501,709
  
Lines of credit (2)

 179,000
  
Total unsecured debt$3,799,316
 $3,680,709
  
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 loan3.0% 2.5%  
Weighted average interest rate on lines of credit3.2% 2.3%  


(1) 
Includes unamortized discount, net of premiums, of $7.1$12.2 million and $5.2$7.1 million and unamortized debt issuance costs of $18.5$24.5 million and $18.1$18.5 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
(2) 
Lines of credit, related to the Company's two2 lines of unsecured credit aggregating $1.24 billion, excludes unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.9$3.8 million and $3.2$3.9 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. These debt issuance costs are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.


As of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company had $200.0 million and $275.0 million of private placement unsecured bonds outstanding at an average effective interest rate of 4.4% and 4.5% for both periods., respectively.


The following is a summary of the Company’s unsecured private placement bonds as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 ($ in thousands):
 Maturity 2019 2018 
Coupon
Rate
Senior unsecured private placement notesDecember 2019 
 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%
    $200,000
 $275,000
  

 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company had unsecured term loans outstanding of $350.0 million at an average interest rate of 3.0%2.7% and 2.5%3.0%, respectively. These loans are included in the line "Term loan - variable rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value, net of debt issuance costs, was $348.8$349.2 million and $348.5$348.8 million, respectively, and the term loan matures in February 2022. The Company had entered into five5 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.


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December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017


In August 2019, the Company issued $400.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on January 15, 2030, with a coupon rate of 3.000% per annum (the "2030 Notes"), which are payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2020. The 2030 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 98.632% of the principal amount thereof. The 2030 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. In October 2019, the Company issued an additional $150.0 million of the 2030 notes at a price of 101.685% of the principal amount thereof. These additional notes have substantially identical terms as the 2030 Notes issued in August 2019. The Company used the net proceeds of these offerings to prepay, with no prepayment penalties, certain secured indebtedness under outstanding mortgage notes, to repay indebtedness under its unsecured lines of credit and for other general corporate and working capital purposes. These bonds are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the 2030 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $542.3 million.

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"), 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 99.188% of the principal amount thereof. 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. In March 2019, the Company issued an additional $150.0 million of the 2029 Notes at a price of 100.717% of the principal amount thereof. These additional notes have substantially identical terms as the 2029 Notes issued in February 2019. The Company used the net proceeds of these offerings to repay indebtedness under its unsecured lines of credit and for other general corporate and working capital purposes. These bonds are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the 2029 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $494.1 million.

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, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of the 2048 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $295.6 million and $295.4 million.million, respectively.


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In April 2017, the Company issued $350.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on May 1, 2027 with a coupon rate of 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 2027 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.423% of par value. The 2027 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2027 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $345.8$346.3 million and $345.2$345.8 million, respectively.


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 public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2026 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $445.7 million and $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 "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2025 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $497.1 million and $496.5 million, respectively.


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December 31, 2019, 2018, and $495.9 million, respectively.2017



In April 2014, the Company assumed $900.0 million aggregate principal amount of BRE Property Inc.’s 5.500% senior notes due 2017; 5.200% senior notes due 2021; and 3.375% senior notes due 2023 (together the "BRE Notes"). These notes are included in the line "Bonds public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the BRE Notes, plus unamortized premium was $601.3$599.4 million and $603.2$601.3 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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2024 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $397.1 million and $396.5 million, and $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 public offering-fixed rate" in the table above, and as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2023 Notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs was $298.2 million and $297.6 million, and $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, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the carrying value of the 2022 Notes, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs was $297.8$298.4 million and $297.2$297.8 million, respectively.



The following is a summary of the Company’s senior unsecured notes as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 ($ in thousands):
 Maturity 2019 2018 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 2029 500,000
 
 4.000%
Senior notesJanuary 2030 550,000
 
 3.000%
Senior notesMarch 2048 300,000
 300,000
 4.500%
    $4,250,000
 $3,200,000
  


The aggregate scheduled principal payments of unsecured debt payable, excluding lines of credit, at December 31, 2019 are as follows ($ in thousands):

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The following is a summary of the Company’s senior unsecured notes as of December 31,2019, 2018, and 2017 ($ in thousands):


2020$
2021500,000
2022650,000
2023600,000
2024400,000
Thereafter2,650,000
 $4,800,000

 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
  

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, 2018,2019, the Company had two2 unsecured lines of credit aggregating $1.24 billion, including a $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit and a $35.0 million working capital unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2018,2019, there was no amount$55.0 million outstanding on the $1.2 billion unsecured line of credit. As of December 31, 2017,2018, there was $179.0 million0 amount outstanding on this line. The interest rate is based on a tiered rate structure tied to the Company's credit ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.875%0.825% as of December 31, 2018.2019. In January 2019, this line of2020, the Company amended the $1.2 billion credit was amendedfacility such that the scheduled maturity date of this facility was extended to December 2022,2023 with one1 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 and is currently at LIBOR plus 0.825%. As of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, there was no0 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 ratings and was LIBOR plus 0.875%0.825% as of December 31, 2018.2019.


The Company’s unsecured lines 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, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


In February 2019,2020, the CompanyOperating Partnership issued $350.0$500.0 million of senior unsecured notes due on March 1, 202915, 2032 with a coupon rate of 4.000%2.650% per annum (the "2029"2032 Notes"). See Note 17,18, Subsequent Events, for further details.


(8) Mortgage Notes Payable


Essex 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, 20182019 and 20172018 ($ in thousands):

 2019 2018
Fixed rate mortgage notes payable$736,490
 $1,538,488
Variable rate mortgage notes payable (1)
254,177
 268,138
Total mortgage notes payable (2)
$990,667
 $1,806,626
Number of properties securing mortgage notes24
 50
Remaining terms1-27 years
 1-28 years
Weighted average interest rate4.1% 4.3%

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 2018 2017
Fixed rate mortgage notes payable$1,538,488
 $1,739,856
Variable rate mortgage notes payable (1)
268,138
 268,561
Total mortgage notes payable (2)
$1,806,626
 $2,008,417
Number of properties securing mortgage notes50
 56
Remaining terms1-28 years
 1-29 years
Weighted average interest rate4.3% 4.2%


The aggregate scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable at December 31, 20182019 are as follows ($ in thousands):
2019$515,658
2020693,723
$288,057
202143,604
31,653
202241,178
43,188
2023852
2,945
20243,109
Thereafter500,880
618,383
$1,795,895
$987,335


(1) 
Variable rate mortgage notes payable, including $256.0$255.4 million in bonds that have been converted to variable rate through total return swap contracts, consists of multifamily 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 2.5% at December 2018 and 2.0% at December 2017) 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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properties and guaranteed by collateral pledge agreements, payable monthly at a variable rate as defined in the Loan Agreement (approximately 2.3% at December 2019 and 2.5% at December 2018) 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. Once the bonds have been repaid, the properties may no longer be obligated to comply with such tenant income criteria. Principal balances are due in full at various maturity dates from December 2027 through December 2046. The Company had no interest rate cap agreements as of December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, $9.9 million of these bonds was subject to various interest rate cap agreements that limit the maximum interest rate to such bonds. The interest rate cap agreements matured in December 2019.
(2) 
Includes total unamortized premium, net of discounts, of $14.9$5.9 million and $33.2$14.9 million and reduced by unamortized debt issuance costs of $4.2$2.6 million and $5.4$4.2 million as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


For the Company’s mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2018,2019, monthly interest expense and principal amortization, excluding balloon payments, totaled approximately $7.6$5.5 million and $2.3$1.4 million, respectively. Second deeds of trust accounted for noneNaN of the mortgage notes payable balance as of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. 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 principal being prepaid multiplied by the difference between the interest rate of the mortgage note and the stated yield rate on a U.S. treasury security which generally has an equivalent remaining term as the mortgage note.


(9) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities


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

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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 $350.0 million five-year term loan with a delayed draw feature. The term loan carries a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 95 basis points. In 2016, the Company entered into four4 forward starting interest rate swaps (settlement payments commenced in March 2017) and in 2017, the Company entered into one1 forward starting interest rate swap (settlement payments commenced in March 2017) all related to the $350.0 million term loan. These five5 swaps, with a total notional amount of $175.0 million bear an average fixed interest rate of 2.3% and are scheduled to mature in February 2022. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting.


As of December 31, 2019, the Company had 0 interest rate caps. As of December 31, 2018, and 2017, the Company had interest rate caps, which were not accounted for as hedges, with an aggregatetotaling a notional amount of $9.9 million and $20.7 million, respectively, whichthat effectively limitslimited the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the variable interest rate for a portion$9.9 million of the Company’s tax exempt variable rate debt. These interest rate caps matured in December 2019.


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the aggregate carrying value of the interest rate swap contracts was an asset of $5.8$1.0 million and $5.4$5.8 million, respectively, and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, and a liability of zero as of both December 31, 2018$0.2 million and 2017.0, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The aggregate carrying value of the interest rate caps was zero0 on the balance sheetsheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.2018.


Hedge ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges, which is included in interest expense, was a loss of $0.1$0.2 million, and incomea loss of $0.1 million, and $0.3a gain of $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 respectively.


The Company has four4 total return swap contracts, with an aggregate notional amount of $256.0$255.4 million, that effectively convert $256.0$255.4 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

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all four4 of the total return swaps with $256.0$255.4 million of the outstanding debt at par. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and had a carrying and fair value of zero0 at both December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. These total return swaps are scheduled to mature between September 2021 and November 2022. The realized gains of $8.4 million, $8.7 million, $10.1 million, and $11.7$10.1 million as of December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively, were reported in current year income as total return swap income.


(10) Lease Agreements - Company as Lessor


As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company is a lessor for oneof apartment homes at all of its consolidated operating and lease-up communities, 1 commercial building, and the commercial portions of 38 mixed use communities. The tenants’apartment homes are rented under short-term leases (generally, lease terms expireof 9 to 12 months) while commercial lease terms typically range from 5 to 20 years. All such leases are classified as operating leases.

Although the majority of the Company’s apartment home and commercial leasing income is derived from fixed lease payments, some lease agreements also allow for variable payments. The primary driver of variable leasing income comes from utility reimbursements from apartment home leases and common area maintenance reimbursements from commercial leases. A small number of commercial leases contain provisions for lease payments based on a percentage of gross retail sales over set hurdles.

At the end of the term of apartment home leases, unless the lessee decides to renew the lease with the Company at various times through 2031.the market rate or gives notice not to renew, the lease will be automatically renewed on a month-to-month term. Apartment home leases include an option to terminate the lease, however the lessee must pay the Company for expected or actual downtime to find a new tenant to lease the space or a lease-break fee specified in the lease agreement. Most commercial leases include options to renew, with the renewal periods extending the term of the lease for no greater than the same period of time as the original lease term. The initial option to renew for commercial leases will typically be based on a fixed price while any subsequent renewal options will generally be based on the current market rate at the time of the renewal. Certain commercial leases contain lease termination options that would require the lessee to pay termination fees based on the expected amount of time it would take the Company to re-lease the space.

The Company’s apartment home and commercial lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees. As the Company is the lessor of real estate assets which tend to either hold their value or appreciate, residual value risk is not deemed to be substantial. Furthermore, the Company carries comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage, and rental loss insurance for each of its communities as well as limited insurance coverage for certain types of extraordinary losses, such as, for example, losses from terrorism or earthquakes.

A maturity analysis of undiscounted future minimum non-cancelable base rent to be received under thesethe above operating leases for eachas of the years ending after December 31, 2019 is summarized as follows ($ in thousands):

FutureFuture Minimum Rent
Minimum
Rent
2019$16,386
202015,842
$746,150
202114,412
17,986
202213,324
14,482
202312,181
13,302
202411,542
Thereafter33,034
26,967
$105,179
$830,429



As of December 31, 2018, in accordance with previously applicable lease accounting guidance, ASC 840 "Leases", the future minimum non-cancelable base rent to be received under one commercial building and commercial portions of mixed use communities, for which the Company was the lessor, was as follows ($ in thousands):
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Preferred Securities Offerings
 Future Minimum Rent
2019$16,386
202015,842
202114,412
202213,324
202312,181
Thereafter33,034
 $105,179



In April 2016,Practical Expedients

The Company has elected to account for operating lease (e.g., fixed payments including rent) and non-lease components (e.g., utility reimbursements and common-area maintenance costs) as a single combined lease component under ASC 842 "Leases" as the lease components are the predominant elements of the combined components.

As part of the transition to ASC Topic 842, the Company redeemed allhas elected to use the modified retrospective transition method with the new standard being applied as of the issued and outstanding 2,950,000 sharesJanuary 1, 2019 adoption date. Additionally, the Company has elected, as of the adoption date, not to reassess whether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of a lease, not to reassess the lease classification for expired or existing leases, not to reassess whether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under ASC Topic 842, and not to reassess whether existing or expired land easements meet the definition of a lease.

(11) Lease Agreements - Company as Lessee

As of December 31, 2019, the Company is a lessee of corporate office space, ground leases and a parking lease associated with various consolidated properties, and equipment. Lease terms for the Company's 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stockoffice leases, in general, range between 5 to 10 years while ground leases and the parking lease have terms typically ranging from 20 to 85 years. The corporate office leases occasionally contain renewal options of approximately five years while certain ground leases contain renewal options that can extend the lease term from approximately 10 to 39 years.

A majority of the Company’s ground leases and the parking lease are subject to changes in the Consumer Price Index ("Series H"CPI"). Furthermore, certain of the Company’s ground leases include rental payments based on a percentage of gross or net income. While lease liabilities are not remeasured as a result of changes in the CPI or percentage of gross or net income, such changes are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for $25.00 per sharethose payments was incurred.

The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. Because most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no material finance leases.


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Supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases as of December 31, 2019 is as follows ($ in thousands):
 Classification December 31, 2019
Assets   
     Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets $74,744
          Total leased assets  $74,744
    
Liabilities   
     Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities 76,740
          Total lease liabilities  $76,740


The components of lease expense for $73.8 millionthe year ended December 31, 2019 were as follows ($ in cash. In connectionthousands):
 December 31, 2019
Operating lease cost$6,745
Variable lease cost783
Short-term lease cost610
Sublease income(436)
          Total lease cost$7,702


A maturity analysis of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2019 are as follows ($ in thousands):
 Operating Leases
2020$6,855
20216,877
20226,888
20236,860
20246,585
Thereafter146,673
Total lease payments$180,738
Less: Imputed interest(103,998)
Present Value of lease liabilities$76,740


Lease term and discount rate information for leases at December 31, 2019 are as follows:
Weighted-average of remaining lease terms (years)
     Operating Leases39
Weighted-average of discount rates
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As of December 31, 2018, in accordance with previously applicable lease accounting guidance, ASC 840, the total minimum lease commitments under operating leases was as follows ($ in thousands):

 Future Minimum Rent
2019$6,811
20206,855
20216,877
20226,888
20236,860
Thereafter153,258
 $187,549


Practical Expedients

As part of the transition to ASC Topic 842, the Company elected to use the modified retrospective transition method with the Series H redemption,new standard being applied as of the Operating Partnership redeemed the Series H 7.125% Preferred Interest. The notice of redemption was given in March 2016, which resulted inJanuary 1, 2019 adoption date. Additionally, the Company has elected, as of the adoption date, not to reassess whether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of a lease, not to reassess the lease classification for expired or existing leases, not to reassess whether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under ASC Topic 842, and not to reassess whether existing or expired land easements meet the Operating Partnership each recording $2.5 million in excessdefinition of redemption valuea lease.

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes the lease expense for such leases on a straight-line basis over carrying value chargethe lease term.

The Company has elected to 2016 net income attributable to common stockholdersaccount for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent) and net income related to unitholders, respectively.non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs) as a single combined lease component as the lease components are the predominant elements of the combined components.


(12) Equity Transactions
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"). 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").
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 intoFor the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 228,271 shares of common stock through 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"). Duringat an average price of $321.56 per share for proceeds of $73.4 million. For 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 ofFor the 2018 ATM Program, as ofyear ended 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$89.9 million. As of fees and commissions. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company did not issue any2019, there were no outstanding forward sale agreements, and $826.6 million of shares remained available to be sold under this program.

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Operating Partnership Units and Long TermLong-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") Units


As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Operating Partnership had outstanding 2,171,3092,158,396 and 2,054,8142,171,309 operating partnership units and 134,080143,257 and 213,300134,080 vested LTIP units, respectively. The Operating Partnership’s general partner, Essex, owned 96.6% and 96.7% of the partnership interests in the Operating Partnership as of both December 31, 20182019 and 2017, respectively,2018, and Essex is responsible for the management of the Operating Partnership’s business. As the general partner of the Operating Partnership, Essex effectively controls the ability to issue common stock of Essex upon a limited partner’s notice of redemption. Essex has generally acquired Operating Partnership limited partnership units ("OP Units") upon a limited partner’s notice of redemption in exchange for shares of its common stock. The redemption provisions of OP Units owned by limited partners that permit Essex to settle in either cash or common stock at the option of Essex 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 to settle in unregistered shares, and determined that, with few exceptions, these OP Units 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 holderunitholder 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 Essex, was approximately $565.3$692.5 million and $547.5$565.3 million based on the closing price of Essex's common stock as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.



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(12)(13) 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):
 2019 2018 2017
 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 stockholders$439,286
 65,840,422
 $6.67
 $390,153
 66,041,058
 $5.91
 $433,059
 65,829,155
 $6.58
Effect of Dilutive Securities                 
Stock options
 99,033
   
 44,031
   
 69,100
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders$439,286
 65,939,455
 $6.66
 $390,153
 66,085,089
 $5.90
 $433,059
 65,898,255
 $6.57

 2018 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
Basic:                 
Net income available to common stockholders390,153
 66,041,058
 $5.91
 433,059
 65,829,155
 $6.58
 411,124
 65,471,540
 $6.28
Effect of Dilutive Securities                 
Stock options
 44,031
   
 69,100
   
 116,276
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common stockholders390,153
 66,085,089
 $5.90
 433,059
 65,898,255
 $6.57
 411,124
 65,587,816
 $6.27


The table above excludes from the calculations of diluted earnings per share weighted average convertible OP Units of 2,300,478, 2,274,941, 2,252,575, and 2,224,100,2,252,575, which include vested Series Z-1 Incentive Units, 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units, and 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan Units, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. The related income allocated to these convertible OP Units aggregated $15.3 million, $13.5 million, $14.8 million, and $14.1$14.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, 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 115,066, 160,039, 154,793, and 252,334,154,793, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the assumed proceeds per share of such options plus the

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average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common stock for the years ended and, therefore, were 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):


 2019 2018 2017
 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$454,629
 68,140,900
 $6.67
 $403,605
 68,315,999
 $5.91
 $447,884
 68,081,730
 $6.58
Effect of Dilutive Securities                 
Stock options
 99,033
  
 
 44,031
  
 
 69,100
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$454,629
 68,239,933
 $6.66
 $403,605
 68,360,030
 $5.90
 $447,884
 68,150,830
 $6.57
 2018 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
Basic:                 
Net income available to common unitholders$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                 
Stock options
 44,031
  
 
 69,100
  
 
 116,276
  
Diluted: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Net income available to common unitholders$403,605
 68,360,030
 $5.90
 $447,884
 68,150,830
 $6.57
 $425,213
 67,811,916
 $6.27

 
Stock options of 115,066, 160,039, 154,793, and 252,334,154,793, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, 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.

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


(13)(14) Equity Based Compensation Plans
 
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
 
In May 2018, stockholders approved the Company’s 2018 Stock Award and Incentive Compensation Plan ("2018 Plan"). The 2018 Plan serves as the successor to the Company’s 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan"). The Company’s 2018 Plan provides incentives to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees. The 2018 Plan provides for the grant of stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its affiliates. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2018 Plan is 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 2013 Plan that are forfeited or otherwise not issued under such awards. No further awards will be granted under the 2013 Plan and 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 the authority to administer the 2018 Plan.


Equity-based compensation costs for options and restricted stock under the fair value method totaled $11.4 million, $12.1 million, $9.8 million, and $8.5$9.8 million for years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017, respectively. For each of the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 equity-based compensation costs included $3.5 million related to 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 $1.6 million, $2.0 million, $1.5 million, and $0.5$1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively. The intrinsic value of the options exercised totaled $18.7 million, $3.1 million, and $16.7 million, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and $11.92017 respectively. The intrinsic value of the options exercisable totaled $23.5 million and $12.5 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


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million, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 respectively. The intrinsic value of the options exercisable totaled $12.5 million and $11.3 million as of December 31,2019, 2018, and 2017 respectively.


 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options totaled $6.0$5.3 million as of December 31, 20182019 and the unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.12.2 years.
 
The average fair value of stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $24.02, $26.13 and 2016 was $26.13, $22.41, and $21.65, respectively. Certain stock options granted in 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 included a $100 cap, $125 cap, or no 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:


 2019 2018 2017
Stock price$304.85
 $262.09
 $240.56
Risk-free interest rates2.01% 2.76% 2.30%
Expected lives6 years
 6 years
 6 years
Volatility19.56% 24.89% 24.10%
Dividend yield2.72% 2.81% 2.90%

 2018 2017 2016
Stock price$262.09
 $240.56
 $219.60
Risk-free interest rates2.76% 2.30% 2.08%
Expected lives6 years
 6 years
 6 years
Volatility24.89% 24.10% 26.47%
Dividend yield2.81% 2.90% 2.89%


A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 and changes during the years ended on those dates is presented below:


 2019 2018 2017
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Outstanding at beginning of year612,954
 $224.57
 536,208
 $211.41
 557,648
 $181.50
Granted148,147
 304.85
 119,361
 262.09
 164,677
 240.56
Exercised(182,817) 205.25
 (39,175) 159.05
 (176,489) 146.86
Forfeited and canceled(5,313) 257.87
 (3,440) 221.80
 (9,628) 160.40
Outstanding at end of year572,971
 251.10
 612,954
 224.57
 536,208
 211.41
Options exercisable at year end305,379
 223.90
 322,837
 206.63
 223,796
 191.09
 2018 2017 2016
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Outstanding at beginning of year536,208
 $211.41
 557,648
 $181.50
 525,094
 $154.98
Granted119,361
 262.09
 164,677
 240.56
 207,429
 219.60
Exercised(39,175) 159.05
 (176,489) 146.86
 (138,054) 138.79
Forfeited and canceled(3,440) 221.80
 (9,628) 160.40
 (36,821) 178.18
Outstanding at end of year612,954
 224.57
 536,208
 211.41
 557,648
 181.50
Options exercisable at year end322,837
 206.63
 223,796
 191.09
 290,340
 160.90

 
The following table summarizes information about restricted stock outstanding as of December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 and changes during the years ended:
 2019 2018 2017
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
 Shares 
Weighted-
average
grant
price
Unvested at beginning of year91,058
 $180.99
 90,823
 $163.49
 58,349
 $149.11
Granted41,643
 235.93
 51,945
 194.70
 62,706
 177.28
Vested(13,222) 143.56
 (48,212) 150.76
 (29,675) 170.17
Forfeited and canceled(4,602) 158.06
 (3,498) 158.71
 (557) 119.37
Unvested at end of year114,877
 197.62
 91,058
 180.99
 90,823
 163.49

 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$12.7 million as of December 31, 20182019 and is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.72.1 years.




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Long TermLong-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 LTIP 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 are 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-one1-for-one into OP 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 LTIP 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-one1-for-one into OP 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") 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 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") 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 increase consistent with the Company’s annual FFO growth, but is not to be less than zero0 or greater than 14 percent. Z-1 Unit holdersUnitholders are entitled to receive distributions, on vested units, that are now equal to dividends distributed to common stockholders.


Equity-based compensation costs for LTIP and Z Units under the fair value method totaled approximately $0.9 million, $0.8 million $1.5 million and $2.4$1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively. Equity-based compensation costs 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 $0.2 million, $0.5$0.2 million, and $0.6$0.5 million, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively. The intrinsic value of the vested and unvested LTIP Units totaled $58.0$43.7 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested LTIP Units under the LTIP Units plans totaled $0.9 millionwas 0 as of December 31, 2018. On a weighted average basis, the unamortized cost for the 2015 LTIP Units and the Z Units is expected to be recognized over the next 1.0 years to 6.5 years, depending on certain performance targets.2019.




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The following table summarizes information about the LTIP Units outstanding as of December 31, 2018:2019:
 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, 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
Granted
 
 
    
Vested9,176
 (9,176) 
    
Converted
 
 
    
Cancelled
 (95) (95)    
Balance, December 31, 2019143,257
 1,890
 145,147
 $75.03
 5.2

 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)(15) 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 revenuerevenues less direct property operating expenses.


The executive management team generally evaluates the Company's operating performance geographically. The Company defines its reportable operating segments as the three3 geographical regions in which its communities are located: Southern California, Northern California and Seattle Metro. 


Excluded from segment revenues and NOI are management and other fees from affiliates and interest and other income. Non-segment revenues and NOI included in the following schedule also consist of revenuerevenues 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.




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December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017




The revenues and NOI for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017 ($ in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Revenues:     
Southern California$610,240
 $592,281
 $574,552
Northern California569,556
 522,561
 505,313
Seattle Metro245,476
 236,525
 229,871
Other real estate assets25,356
 39,503
 44,589
Total property revenues$1,450,628
 $1,390,870
 $1,354,325
Net operating income: 
  
  
Southern California$434,267
 $421,274
 $407,771
Northern California420,320
 385,483
 371,597
Seattle Metro173,875
 165,244
 162,111
Other real estate assets24,471
 33,535
 37,460
Total net operating income1,052,933
 1,005,536
 978,939
Management and other fees from affiliates9,527
 9,183
 9,574
Corporate-level property management expenses(32,899) (31,062) (30,156)
Depreciation and amortization(483,750) (479,884) (468,881)
General and administrative(54,262) (53,451) (41,385)
Expensed acquisition and investment related costs(168) (194) (1,569)
Impairment loss(7,105) 
 
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and land(3,164) 61,861
 26,423
Interest expense(217,339) (220,492) (222,894)
Total return swap income8,446
 8,707
 10,098
Interest and other income46,298
 23,010
 24,604
Equity income from co-investments112,136
 89,132
 86,445
Deferred tax expense on unrealized gain on unconsolidated co-investment(1,457) 
 
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt, net3,717
 
 (1,796)
Gain on remeasurement of co-investment31,535
 1,253
 88,641
Net income$464,448
 $413,599
 $458,043

 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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Total assets for each of the reportable operating segments are summarized as follows as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2019 2018
Assets:   
Southern California$4,233,110
 $4,368,882
Northern California4,622,268
 4,289,232
Seattle Metro1,481,061
 1,485,040
Other real estate assets12,221
 13,399
Net reportable operating segments - real estate assets10,348,660
 10,156,553
Real estate under development546,075
 454,629
Co-investments1,335,339
 1,300,140
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash81,094
 151,395
Marketable securities144,193
 209,545
Notes and other receivables134,365
 71,895
Operating lease right-of-use assets74,744
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets40,935
 39,439
Total assets$12,705,405
 $12,383,596

 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
Assets:   
Southern California$4,350,377
 $4,504,930
Northern California4,270,238
 4,220,551
Seattle Metro1,472,916
 1,522,452
Other real estate assets63,022
 344,843
Net reportable operating segments - real estate assets10,156,553
 10,592,776
Real estate under development454,629
 355,735
Co-investments1,300,140
 1,155,984
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash151,395
 61,126
Marketable securities209,545
 190,004
Notes and other receivables71,895
 100,926
Prepaid expenses and other assets39,439
 39,155
Total assets$12,383,596
 $12,495,706


(15)(16) 401(k) Plan
 
The Company has a 401(k) benefit plan (the "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$2.4 million, $1.8$2.1 million, and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively.
 
(16)(17) Commitments and Contingencies
 
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had eight ground leases that expire between 2027 and 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 disclosedThe Company's total minimum lease commitments. The total minimum leasepayment commitments, under ground leases, parking leases, and operating leases for each of the years ending December 31 is summarizedare disclosed in Note 11, Lease Agreements - Company as follows ($ in thousands):Lessee.
 Total Minimum
 Lease Commitments
2019$6,811
20206,855
20216,877
20226,888
20236,860
Thereafter153,258
 $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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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 or members 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.



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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 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 tenants 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, 2018,2019, 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"). Through PWI, the Company is self-insured for 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, 2018,2019, PWI has cash and marketable securities of approximately $86.6$78.4 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.


The Company is subject to various other legal and/or regulatory proceedings arising in the course of its business operations. We believeThe Company believes that, with respect to such matters that we areit is 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.


(17)(18) Subsequent Events


In January 2019,2020, the Company repaid $290.0purchased CPPIB's 45.0% interest in a land parcel and 6 communities, totaling 2,020 apartment homes, valued at approximately $1.0 billion on a gross basis.

In January 2020, the Company received $85.8 million in secured mortgage notes payable withfor the payoff of a coupon rate of 5.57% and a stated maturity date of May 2019.related party bridge loan to Wesco V.


In February 2019,2020, the Company issued $350.0$500.0 million of the 20292032 Notes, with a coupon rate of 4.000%2.650%, which are payable on March 115 and September 115 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2019.15, 2020. The 20292032 Notes were offered to investors at a price of 99.188%99.628% of par value. The 20292032 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 repay 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 stock repurchase plan such that, as of such date, the Company had $250.0 million of purchase authority remaining under the replenished plan.

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


Essex Property Trust, Inc.


The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 2019 and 2018 and 2017 ($ 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
2019:       
Total property revenues$372,861
 $364,504
 $359,375
 $353,888
Net income$135,182
 $105,700
 $98,061
 $125,505
Net income available to common stockholders$128,818
 $99,335
 $92,275
 $118,858
Per share data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.95
 $1.51
 $1.40
 $1.81
Diluted (1)
$1.95
 $1.51
 $1.40
 $1.81
Dividends declared$1.95
 $1.95
 $1.95
 $1.95
2018:        
  
  
  
Total property revenues$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
Net income$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
Net income available to common stockholders$117,820
 $80,975
 $100,440
 $90,918
$117,820
 $80,975
 $100,440
 $90,918
Per share data: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Diluted (1)
$1.78
 $1.22
 $1.52
 $1.38
$1.78
 $1.22
 $1.52
 $1.38
Dividends declared$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
2017: 
  
  
  
Total property revenues$342,417
 $341,974
 $336,766
 $333,168
Net income$109,662
 $85,035
 $75,795
 $187,551
Net income available to common stockholders$103,613
 $79,723
 $70,759
 $178,964
Per share data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.73
Diluted (1)
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.72
Dividends declared$1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75
 $1.75


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




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December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017


Essex Portfolio, L.P.

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 2019 and 2018 ($ in thousands, except per unit and distribution amounts):
 
Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
2019:       
Total property revenues$372,861
 $364,504
 $359,375
 $353,888
Net income$135,182
 $105,700
 $98,061
 $125,505
Net income available to common unitholders$133,298
 $102,799
 $95,503
 $123,029
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.95
 $1.51
 $1.40
 $1.81
Diluted (1)
$1.95
 $1.51
 $1.40
 $1.81
Distributions declared$1.95
 $1.95
 $1.95
 $1.95
2018: 
  
  
  
Total property revenues$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
Net income$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
Net income available to common unitholders$121,891
 $83,764
 $103,900
 $94,050
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Diluted (1)
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Distributions declared$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86

(1)
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December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016


Essex Portfolio, L.P.

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 2018 and 2017 ($ in thousands, except per unit and distribution amounts):
 
Quarter ended
December 31
 
Quarter ended
September 30
 
Quarter ended
June 30
 
Quarter ended
March 31
2018:       
Total property revenues$350,787
 $348,610
 $346,526
 $344,947
Net income$124,440
 $86,110
 $106,410
 $96,639
Net income available to common unitholders$121,891
 $83,764
 $103,900
 $94,050
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Diluted (1)
$1.78
 $1.23
 $1.52
 $1.38
Distributions declared$1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
 $1.86
2017: 
  
  
  
Total property revenues$342,417
 $341,974
 $336,766
 $333,168
Net income$109,662
 $85,035
 $75,795
 $187,551
Net income available to common unitholders$107,149
 $82,444
 $73,181
 $185,110
Per unit data: 
  
  
  
Net income: 
  
  
  
Basic (1)
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.73
Diluted (1)
$1.57
 $1.21
 $1.08
 $2.72
Distributions declared$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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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20182019
(Dollars in thousands)




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

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)Homes
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   3-30275
Los Angeles, CA29,703
8,100
66,666
6,642
8,267
73,141
81,408
(31,302)2009Mar-09   3-30
Brio300
Walnut Creek, CA101,540
16,885
151,741
704
16,885
152,445
169,330
(2,972)2015Jun-19   3-30
Brookside Oaks170
Sunnyvale, CA17,746
7,301
16,310
26,653
10,328
39,936
50,264
(22,529)1973Jun-00   3-30170
Sunnyvale, CA17,318
7,301
16,310
27,158
10,328
40,441
50,769
(24,680)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   3-30572
Hayward, CA60,841
9,883
37,670
31,487
10,350
68,690
79,040
(50,256)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   3-3092
Seattle, WA12,845
9,059
27,177
1,296
9,059
28,473
37,532
(7,309)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   3-30164
Santa Ana, CA17,602
2,626
10,485
9,757
2,957
19,911
22,868
(12,157)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   3-30242
San Diego, CA43,616
24,510
72,221
8,167
25,540
79,358
104,898
(10,490)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   3-30705
Playa Vista, CA82,639
25,073
94,980
34,339
25,203
129,189
154,392
(74,993)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   3-30324
Simi Valley, CA29,392
14,174
34,065
7,501
9,674
46,066
55,740
(22,843)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   3-30255
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA69,309
5,419
18,347
32,286
6,073
49,979
56,052
(39,463)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   3-30121
Santa Clara, CA33,260
9,359
21,845
8,294
9,359
30,139
39,498
(12,313)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   3-30188
Sunnyvale, CA52,270
8,190
24,736
18,388
8,191
43,123
51,314
(23,557)1963Sep-07   3-30
Marquis166
San Jose, CA43,467
20,495
47,823
117
20,495
47,940
68,435
(151)2015Dec-183-30166
San Jose, CA43,772
20,495
47,823
46
20,495
47,869
68,364
(1,664)2015Dec-183-30
Montanosa472
San Diego, CA60,473
26,697
106,787
5,447
26,697
112,234
138,931
(20,206)1990Apr-14   5-30472
San Diego, CA59,723
26,697
106,787
6,299
26,697
113,086
139,783
(24,590)1990Apr-14   5-30
Montebello248
Kirkland, WA24,639
13,857
41,575
4,955
13,858
46,529
60,387
(11,718)1996Jul-12   3-30248
Kirkland, WA23,682
13,857
41,575
5,542
13,858
47,116
60,974
(13,781)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   3-30124
Garden Grove, CA12,536
1,925
7,685
4,365
2,194
11,781
13,975
(7,013)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
Sage at Cupertino230
San Jose, CA51,724
35,719
53,449
6,442
35,719
59,891
95,610
(6,349)1971Mar-17   3-30
The Barkley (3)
161
Anaheim, CA14,857

8,520
7,440
2,353
13,607
15,960
(9,240)1984Apr-00   3-30
The Dylan184
West Hollywood, CA58,854
19,984
82,286
1,202
19,990
83,482
103,472
(15,578)2015Mar-15   3-30
The Huxley187
West Hollywood, CA53,589
19,362
75,641
1,385
19,371
77,017
96,388
(14,609)2014Mar-15   3-30
The Waterford238
San Jose, CA28,713
11,808
24,500
17,347
15,165
38,490
53,655
(23,732)2000Jun-00   3-30
Township132
Redwood City, CA46,087
19,812
70,619
251
19,812
70,870
90,682
(713)2014Sep-19   3-30
Valley Park160
Fountain Valley, CA20,327
3,361
13,420
6,186
3,761
19,206
22,967
(11,634)1969Nov-01   3-30
Villa Angelina256
Placentia, CA26,468
4,498
17,962
7,744
4,962
25,242
30,204
(15,684)1970Nov-01   3-30
5,966
 $990,667
$318,097
$1,126,510
$250,268
$326,263
$1,368,612
$1,694,875
$(456,922) 
    
Unencumbered Communities    
Alessio624
Los Angeles, CA
32,136
128,543
12,865
32,136
141,408
173,544
(31,530)2001Apr-14   5-30
Allegro97
Valley Village, CA
5,869
23,977
2,530
5,869
26,507
32,376
(10,365)2010Oct-10   3-30
Allure at Scripps Ranch194
San Diego, CA
11,923
47,690
1,653
11,923
49,343
61,266
(10,557)2002Apr-14   5-30

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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     
 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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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)
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, 20182019
(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)
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
      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)
Alpine Village301
Alpine, CA
4,967
19,728
9,094
4,982
28,807
33,789
(16,958)1971Dec-02   3-30
Anavia250
Anaheim, CA
15,925
63,712
8,796
15,925
72,508
88,433
(22,599)2009Dec-10   3-30
Annaliese56
Seattle, WA
4,727
14,229
701
4,726
14,931
19,657
(3,613)2009Jan-13   3-30
Apex366
Milpitas, CA
44,240
103,251
3,857
44,240
107,108
151,348
(19,343)2014Aug-14   3-30
Aqua Marina Del Rey500
Marina Del Rey, CA
58,442
175,326
14,430
58,442
189,756
248,198
(44,329)2001Apr-14   5-30
Ascent90
Kirkland, WA
3,924
11,862
2,172
3,924
14,034
17,958
(4,169)1988Oct-12   3-30
Ashton Sherman Village264
Los Angeles, CA
23,550
93,811
976
23,550
94,787
118,337
(10,157)2014Dec-16   3-30
Avant440
Los Angeles, CA
32,379
137,940
3,203
32,379
141,143
173,522
(21,614)2014Jun-15   3-30
Avenue 64224
Emeryville, CA
27,235
64,403
14,656
27,235
79,059
106,294
(15,897)2007Apr-14   5-30
Aviara (4)
166
Mercer Island, WA

49,813
1,412

51,225
51,225
(11,908)2013Apr-14   5-30
Avondale at Warner Center446
Woodland Hills, CA
10,536
24,522
24,703
10,601
49,160
59,761
(34,453)1970Jan-99   3-30
Axis 2300115
Irvine, CA
5,405
33,585
1,963
5,405
35,548
40,953
(13,576)2010Aug-10   3-30
Bel Air462
San Ramon, CA
12,105
18,252
40,856
12,682
58,531
71,213
(40,414)1988Jan-95   3-30
Belcarra296
Bellevue, WA
21,725
92,091
2,283
21,725
94,374
116,099
(19,774)2009Apr-14   5-30
Bella Villagio231
San Jose, CA
17,247
40,343
4,001
17,247
44,344
61,591
(14,888)2004Sep-10   3-30
BellCentre248
Bellevue, WA
16,197
67,207
5,041
16,197
72,248
88,445
(15,892)2001Apr-14   5-30
Bellerive63
Los Angeles, CA
5,401
21,803
1,312
5,401
23,115
28,516
(7,768)2011Aug-11   3-30
Belmont Terrace71
Belmont, CA
4,446
10,290
7,294
4,473
17,557
22,030
(9,414)1974Oct-06   3-30
Bennett Lofts165
San Francisco, CA
21,771
50,800
30,544
28,371
74,744
103,115
(19,437)2004Dec-12   3-30
Bernardo Crest216
San Diego, CA
10,802
43,209
4,737
10,802
47,946
58,748
(10,574)1988Apr-14   5-30
Bonita Cedars120
Bonita, CA
2,496
9,913
5,583
2,503
15,489
17,992
(8,551)1983Dec-02   3-30
Boulevard172
Fremont, CA
3,520
8,182
14,248
3,580
22,370
25,950
(17,944)1978Jan-96   3-30
Bridle Trails108
Kirkland, WA
1,500
5,930
6,614
1,531
12,513
14,044
(8,949)1986Oct-97   3-30
Brighton Ridge264
Renton, WA
2,623
10,800
6,174
2,656
16,941
19,597
(12,601)1986Dec-96   3-30
Bristol Commons188
Sunnyvale, CA
5,278
11,853
10,206
5,293
22,044
27,337
(15,631)1989Jan-95   3-30
416 on Broadway115
Glendale, CA
8,557
34,235
3,407
8,557
37,642
46,199
(12,466)2009Dec-10   3-30
Bunker Hill456
Los Angeles, CA
11,498
27,871
91,959
11,639
119,689
131,328
(67,010)1968Mar-98   3-30
Camarillo Oaks564
Camarillo, CA
10,953
25,254
8,562
11,075
33,694
44,769
(25,023)1985Jul-96   3-30
Cambridge Park320
San Diego, CA
18,185
72,739
3,642
18,185
76,381
94,566
(16,732)1998Apr-14   5-30
Camino Ruiz Square159
Camarillo, CA
6,871
26,119
2,349
6,931
28,408
35,339
(12,693)1990Dec-06   3-30
Canyon Oaks250
San Ramon, CA
19,088
44,473
4,988
19,088
49,461
68,549
(21,478)2005May-07   3-30
Canyon Pointe250
Bothell, WA
4,692
18,288
9,096
4,693
27,383
32,076
(15,931)1990Oct-03   3-30


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ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20182019
(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)
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
      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)
Capri at Sunny Hills102
Fullerton, CA
3,337
13,320
9,503
4,048
22,112
26,160
(14,445)1961Sep-01   3-30
Carmel Creek348
San Diego, CA
26,842
107,368
6,878
26,842
114,246
141,088
(25,679)2000Apr-14   5-30
Carmel Landing356
San Diego, CA
16,725
66,901
9,043
16,725
75,944
92,669
(16,943)1989Apr-14   5-30
Carmel Summit246
San Diego, CA
14,968
59,871
4,154
14,968
64,025
78,993
(13,876)1989Apr-14   5-30
Castle Creek216
Newcastle, WA
4,149
16,028
5,185
4,833
20,529
25,362
(14,880)1998Dec-98   3-30
Catalina Gardens128
Los Angeles, CA
6,714
26,856
1,970
6,714
28,826
35,540
(6,159)1987Apr-14   5-30
CBC Apartments & The Sweeps239
Goleta, CA
11,841
45,320
6,718
11,906
51,973
63,879
(26,615)1962Jan-06   3-30
Cedar Terrace180
Bellevue, WA
5,543
16,442
8,092
5,652
24,425
30,077
(12,765)1984Jan-05   3-30
CentrePointe224
San Diego, CA
3,405
7,743
21,698
3,442
29,404
32,846
(20,349)1974Jun-97   3-30
Chestnut Street Apartments96
Santa Cruz, CA
6,582
15,689
2,057
6,582
17,746
24,328
(7,206)2002Jul-08   3-30
Collins on Pine76
Seattle, WA
7,276
22,226
562
7,276
22,788
30,064
(4,337)2013May-14   3-30
Corbella at Juanita Bay169
Kirkland, WA
5,801
17,415
3,815
5,801
21,230
27,031
(7,273)1978Nov-10   3-30
Cortesia308
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
13,912
55,649
3,034
13,912
58,683
72,595
(12,706)1999Apr-14   5-30
Country Villas180
Oceanside, CA
4,174
16,583
5,358
4,187
21,928
26,115
(12,942)1976Dec-02   3-30
Courtyard off Main110
Bellevue, WA
7,465
21,405
4,911
7,465
26,316
33,781
(8,924)2000Oct-10   3-30
Crow Canyon400
San Ramon, CA
37,579
87,685
11,695
37,579
99,380
136,959
(22,121)1992Apr-14   5-30
Deer Valley171
San Rafael, CA
21,478
50,116
3,175
21,478
53,291
74,769
(11,659)1996Apr-14   5-30
Delano126
Redmond, WA
7,470
22,511
1,655
7,470
24,166
31,636
(6,762)2005Dec-11   3-30
Devonshire276
Hemet, CA
3,470
13,786
5,988
3,482
19,762
23,244
(11,177)1988Dec-02   3-30
Elevation158
Redmond, WA
4,758
14,285
7,182
4,757
21,468
26,225
(9,807)1986Jun-10   3-30
Ellington220
Bellevue, WA
15,066
45,249
3,914
15,066
49,163
64,229
(9,897)1994Jul-14   3-30
Emerald Pointe160
Diamond Bar, CA
8,458
33,832
2,098
8,458
35,930
44,388
(7,907)1989Apr-14   5-30
Emerald Ridge180
Bellevue, WA
3,449
7,801
6,444
3,449
14,245
17,694
(10,963)1987Nov-94   3-30
Emerson Valley Village144
Los Angeles, CA
13,378
53,240
979
13,378
54,219
67,597
(5,806)2012Dec-16   3-30
Enso183
San Jose, CA
21,397
71,135
1,630
21,397
72,765
94,162
(10,555)2014Dec-15   3-30
Esplanade278
San Jose, CA
18,170
40,086
15,809
18,429
55,636
74,065
(29,746)2002Apr-04   3-30
Essex Skyline349
Santa Ana, CA
21,537
146,099
10,028
21,537
156,127
177,664
(41,718)2008Apr-10   3-30
Evergreen Heights200
Kirkland, WA
3,566
13,395
6,886
3,649
20,198
23,847
(14,843)1990Jun-97   3-30
Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon (5) 
74
Newport Beach, CA

7,850
8,180

16,030
16,030
(11,744)1972Jun-99   3-28
Fairwood Pond194
Renton, WA
5,296
15,564
4,408
5,297
19,971
25,268
(10,643)1997Oct-04   3-30
Foothill Commons394
Bellevue, WA
2,435
9,821
41,492
2,440
51,308
53,748
(45,513)1978Mar-90   3-30


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ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20182019
(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
      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)
Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks176
San Ramon, CA
5,875
13,992
11,404
5,964
25,307
31,271
(18,366)1985Feb-97   3-30
Forest View192
Renton, WA
3,731
14,530
3,095
3,731
17,625
21,356
(9,840)1998Oct-03   3-30
Foster's Landing490
Foster City, CA
61,714
144,000
10,178
61,714
154,178
215,892
(35,111)1987Apr-14   5-30
Fountain Court320
Seattle, WA
6,702
27,306
13,162
6,985
40,185
47,170
(28,006)2000Mar-00   3-30
Fountains at River Oaks226
San Jose, CA
26,046
60,773
5,104
26,046
65,877
91,923
(14,742)1990Apr-14   3-30
Fourth & U171
Berkeley, CA
8,879
52,351
3,967
8,879
56,318
65,197
(19,549)2010Apr-10   3-30
Fox Plaza445
San Francisco, CA
39,731
92,706
35,532
39,731
128,238
167,969
(34,285)1968Feb-13   3-30
The Henley I/The Henley II215
Glendale, CA
6,695
16,753
27,953
6,733
44,668
51,401
(26,394)1970Jun-99   3-30
Highlands at Wynhaven333
Issaquah, WA
16,271
48,932
14,851
16,271
63,783
80,054
(27,806)2000Aug-08   3-30
Hillcrest Park608
Newbury Park, CA
15,318
40,601
21,179
15,755
61,343
77,098
(42,560)1973Mar-98   3-30
Hillsdale Garden697
San Mateo, CA
22,000
94,681
28,988
22,000
123,669
145,669
(58,877)1948Sep-06   3-30
Hope Ranch108
Santa Barbara, CA
4,078
16,877
2,989
4,208
19,736
23,944
(8,757)1965Mar-07   3-30
Huntington Breakers342
Huntington Beach, CA
9,306
22,720
21,487
9,315
44,198
53,513
(32,546)1984Oct-97   3-30
Inglenook Court224
Bothell, WA
3,467
7,881
8,307
3,474
16,181
19,655
(13,291)1985Oct-94   3-30
Lafayette Highlands150
Lafayette, CA
17,774
41,473
3,526
17,774
44,999
62,773
(9,732)1973Apr-14   5-30
Lakeshore Landing308
San Mateo, CA
38,155
89,028
8,183
38,155
97,211
135,366
(22,592)1988Apr-14   5-30
Laurels at Mill Creek164
Mill Creek, WA
1,559
6,430
8,202
1,595
14,596
16,191
(10,517)1981Dec-96   3-30
Lawrence Station336
Sunnyvale, CA
45,532
106,735
2,006
45,532
108,741
154,273
(27,218)2012Apr-14   5-30
Le Parc140
Santa Clara, CA
3,090
7,421
13,782
3,092
21,201
24,293
(16,474)1975Feb-94   3-30
Marbrisa202
Long Beach, CA
4,700
18,605
9,755
4,760
28,300
33,060
(17,214)1987Sep-02   3-30
Marina City Club (6)
101
Marina Del Rey, CA

28,167
31,783

59,950
59,950
(28,367)1971Jan-04   3-30
Marina Cove (7)
292
Santa Clara, CA
5,320
16,431
15,948
5,324
32,375
37,699
(26,197)1974Jun-94   3-30
Mariner's Place105
Oxnard, CA
1,555
6,103
2,589
1,562
8,685
10,247
(6,020)1987May-00   3-30
MB 360360
San Francisco, CA
42,001
212,648
11,373
42,001
224,021
266,022
(41,021)2014Apr-14   3-30
Mesa Village133
Clairemont, CA
1,888
7,498
2,591
1,894
10,083
11,977
(5,624)1963Dec-02   3-30
Mill Creek at Windermere400
San Ramon, CA
29,551
69,032
6,201
29,551
75,233
104,784
(31,986)2005Sep-07   3-30
Mio103
San Jose, CA
11,012
39,982
557
11,012
40,539
51,551
(5,695)2015Jan-16   3-30
Mirabella188
Marina Del Rey, CA
6,180
26,673
16,790
6,270
43,373
49,643
(26,253)2000May-00   3-30
Mira Monte354
Mira Mesa, CA
7,165
28,459
11,933
7,186
40,371
47,557
(25,280)1982Dec-02   3-30
Miracle Mile/Marbella236
Los Angeles, CA
7,791
23,075
15,151
7,886
38,131
46,017
(27,856)1988Aug-97   3-30
Mission Hills282
Oceanside, CA
10,099
38,778
11,134
10,167
49,844
60,011
(24,458)1984Jul-05   3-30
Mission Peaks453
Fremont, CA
46,499
108,498
7,387
46,499
115,885
162,384
(25,036)1995Apr-14   5-30


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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 20182019
(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     
 Apartment
   Buildings and
subsequent to
Land and
Buildings and
 Accumulated
Date ofDateLives
PropertyHomes
LocationEncumbrance
Land
improvements
acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total (1)

depreciation
constructionacquired(years)
Mission Peaks II336
Fremont, CA
31,429
73,334
7,308
31,429
80,642
112,071
(17,908)1989Apr-14   5-30
Montclaire390
Sunnyvale, CA
4,842
19,776
28,185
4,997
47,806
52,803
(41,752)1973Dec-88   3-30
Monterey Villas122
Oxnard, CA
2,349
5,579
6,873
2,424
12,377
14,801
(8,553)1974Jul-97   3-30
Muse152
North Hollywood, CA
7,822
33,436
3,466
7,823
36,901
44,724
(13,932)2011Feb-11   3-30
Museum Park117
San Jose, CA
13,864
32,348
2,012
13,864
34,360
48,224
(7,530)2002Apr-14   5-30
One South Market312
San Jose, CA
28,290
148,649
162
28,290
148,811
177,101
(3,931)2015Mar-19   3-30
Palm Valley1,099
San Jose, CA
133,802
312,205
15,296
133,802
327,501
461,303
(35,244)2008Jan-17   3-30
Paragon Apartments301
Fremont, CA
32,230
77,320
2,173
32,230
79,493
111,723
(14,796)2013Jul-14   3-30
Park Catalina90
Los Angeles, CA
4,710
18,839
3,372
4,710
22,211
26,921
(7,029)2002Jun-12   3-30
Park Highland250
Bellevue, WA
9,391
38,224
12,981
9,391
51,205
60,596
(13,942)1993Apr-14   5-30
Park Hill at Issaquah245
Issaquah, WA
7,284
21,937
10,119
7,284
32,056
39,340
(16,614)1999Feb-99   3-30
Park Viridian320
Anaheim, CA
15,894
63,574
3,789
15,894
67,363
83,257
(14,776)2008Apr-14   5-30
Park West126
San Francisco, CA
9,424
21,988
12,500
9,424
34,488
43,912
(11,971)1958Sep-12   3-30
Parkwood at Mill Creek240
Mill Creek, WA
10,680
42,722
3,376
10,680
46,098
56,778
(10,263)1989Apr-14   5-30
Patent 523295
Seattle, WA
14,558
69,417
5,923
14,558
75,340
89,898
(26,798)2010Mar-10   3-30
Pathways at Bixby Village296
Long Beach, CA
4,083
16,757
21,850
6,239
36,451
42,690
(31,839)1975Feb-91   3-30
Piedmont396
Bellevue, WA
19,848
59,606
12,913
19,848
72,519
92,367
(16,747)1969May-14   3-30
Pinehurst (8)
28
Ventura, CA

1,711
731

2,442
2,442
(1,517)1973Dec-04   3-24
Pinnacle at Fullerton192
Fullerton, CA
11,019
45,932
3,983
11,019
49,915
60,934
(11,134)2004Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle on Lake Washington180
Renton, WA
7,760
31,041
3,513
7,760
34,554
42,314
(7,545)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place253
Santa Ana, CA
15,810
66,401
5,238
15,810
71,639
87,449
(15,689)2002Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II364
Chula Vista, CA
17,023
68,093
4,227
17,023
72,320
89,343
(15,862)2001Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle at Talega362
San Clemente, CA
19,292
77,168
3,097
19,292
80,265
99,557
(17,314)2002Apr-14   5-30
Pinnacle Sonata268
Bothell, WA
14,647
58,586
4,597
14,647
63,183
77,830
(13,613)2000Apr-14   5-30
Pointe at Cupertino116
Cupertino, CA
4,505
17,605
12,637
4,505
30,242
34,747
(19,206)1963Aug-98   3-30
Pure Redmond105
Redmond, WA
7,461
31,363

7,461
31,363
38,824
(46)2016Dec-19   3-30
Radius264
Redwood City, CA
11,702
152,336
904
11,702
153,240
164,942
(33,929)2015Apr-14   3-30
Reed Square100
Sunnyvale, CA
6,873
16,037
8,451
6,873
24,488
31,361
(10,156)1970Jan-12   3-30
Regency at Encino75
Encino, CA
3,184
12,737
3,911
3,184
16,648
19,832
(6,945)1989Dec-09   3-30
Renaissance at Uptown Orange460
Orange, CA
27,870
111,482
6,212
27,870
117,694
145,564
(25,469)2007Apr-14   5-30
Reveal438
Woodland Hills, CA
25,073
121,314
2,446
25,073
123,760
148,833
(22,720)2010Apr-15   3-30
Salmon Run at Perry Creek132
Bothell, WA
3,717
11,483
2,941
3,801
14,340
18,141
(8,857)2000Oct-00   3-30

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2019
(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             
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)   
      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)
Sammamish View153
Bellevue, WA
3,324
7,501
7,285
3,331
14,779
18,110
(12,571)1986Nov-94   3-30
101 San Fernando323
San Jose, CA
4,173
58,961
13,374
4,173
72,335
76,508
(26,862)2001Jul-10   3-30
San Marcos432
Richmond, CA
15,563
36,204
33,430
22,866
62,331
85,197
(33,909)2003Nov-03   3-30
Santee Court/Santee Village238
Los Angeles, CA
9,581
40,317
11,607
9,582
51,923
61,505
(17,070)2004Oct-10   3-30
Shadow Point172
Spring Valley, CA
2,812
11,170
4,305
2,820
15,467
18,287
(8,864)1983Dec-02   3-30
Shadowbrook418
Redmond, WA
19,292
77,168
5,704
19,292
82,872
102,164
(18,117)1986Apr-14   5-30
Slater 116108
Kirkland, WA
7,379
22,138
1,194
7,379
23,332
30,711
(5,181)2013Sep-13   3-30
Solstice280
Sunnyvale, CA
34,444
147,262
6,544
34,444
153,806
188,250
(36,993)2014Apr-14   5-30
Station Park Green - Phase I121
San Mateo, CA
14,923
96,229
5,610
14,924
101,838
116,762
(8,241)2018Mar-183-30
Stevenson Place200
Fremont, CA
996
5,582
13,651
1,001
19,228
20,229
(14,432)1975Apr-00   3-30
Stonehedge Village196
Bothell, WA
3,167
12,603
8,669
3,201
21,238
24,439
(14,829)1986Oct-97   3-30
Summerhill Park100
Sunnyvale, CA
2,654
4,918
11,180
2,656
16,096
18,752
(11,728)1988Sep-88   3-30
Summit Park300
San Diego, CA
5,959
23,670
8,485
5,977
32,137
38,114
(18,375)1972Dec-02   3-30
Taylor 28197
Seattle, WA
13,915
57,700
3,391
13,915
61,091
75,006
(13,005)2008Apr-14   5-30
The Audrey at Belltown137
Seattle, WA
9,228
36,911
1,290
9,228
38,201
47,429
(8,013)1992Apr-14   5-30
The Avery121
Los Angeles, CA
6,964
29,922
726
6,964
30,648
37,612
(5,957)2014Mar-14   3-30
The Bernard63
Seattle, WA
3,699
11,345
800
3,689
12,155
15,844
(3,574)2008Sep-11   3-30
The Blake LA196
Los Angeles, CA
4,023
9,527
22,158
4,031
31,677
35,708
(18,135)1979Jun-97   3-30
The Cairns99
Seattle, WA
6,937
20,679
2,389
6,939
23,066
30,005
(9,915)2006Jun-07   3-30
The Commons264
Campbell, CA
12,555
29,307
9,206
12,556
38,512
51,068
(14,792)1973Jul-10   3-30
The Elliot at Mukilteo301
Mukilteo, WA
2,498
10,595
17,699
2,824
27,968
30,792
(21,381)1981Jan-97   3-30
The Grand243
Oakland, CA
4,531
89,208
7,334
4,531
96,542
101,073
(37,589)2009Jan-09   3-30
The Hallie292
Pasadena, CA
2,202
4,794
54,674
8,385
53,285
61,670
(35,599)1972Apr-97   3-30
The Huntington276
Huntington Beach, CA
10,374
41,495
5,741
10,374
47,236
57,610
(13,725)1975Jun-12   3-30
The Landing at Jack London Square282
Oakland, CA
33,554
78,292
6,329
33,554
84,621
118,175
(19,726)2001Apr-14   5-30
The Lofts at Pinehurst118
Ventura, CA
1,570
3,912
5,499
1,618
9,363
10,981
(6,164)1971Jun-97   3-30
The Palisades192
Bellevue, WA
1,560
6,242
13,743
1,565
19,980
21,545
(17,648)1977May-90   3-30
The Palms at Laguna Niguel460
Laguna Niguel, CA
23,584
94,334
9,442
23,584
103,776
127,360
(23,149)1988Apr-14   5-30
The Stuart188
Pasadena, CA
13,574
54,298
2,693
13,574
56,991
70,565
(12,753)2007Apr-14   5-30
 The Trails of Redmond423
Redmond, WA
21,930
87,720
5,406
21,930
93,126
115,056
(20,366)1985Apr-14   5-30
Tierra Vista404
Oxnard, CA
13,652
53,336
6,023
13,661
59,350
73,011
(32,123)2001Jan-01   3-30

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December 31, 2019
(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)
Tiffany Court101
Los Angeles, CA
6,949
27,796
1,857
6,949
29,653
36,602
(6,429)1987Apr-14   5-30
Trabuco Villas132
Lake Forest, CA
3,638
8,640
4,061
3,890
12,449
16,339
(8,740)1985Oct-97   3-30
Via284
Sunnyvale, CA
22,000
82,270
3,189
22,016
85,443
107,459
(27,803)2011Jul-11   3-30
Villa Granada270
Santa Clara, CA
38,299
89,365
2,200
38,299
91,565
129,864
(19,559)2010Apr-14   5-30
Villa Siena272
Costa Mesa, CA
13,842
55,367
8,399
13,842
63,766
77,608
(14,671)1974Apr-14   5-30
Village Green272
La Habra, CA
6,488
36,768
4,061
6,488
40,829
47,317
(9,428)1971Apr-14   5-30
Vista Belvedere76
Tiburon, CA
5,573
11,901
8,844
5,573
20,745
26,318
(12,068)1963Aug-04   3-30
Vox Apartments58
Seattle, WA
5,545
16,635
408
5,545
17,043
22,588
(3,543)2013Oct-13   3-30
Walnut Heights163
Walnut, CA
4,858
19,168
5,645
4,887
24,784
29,671
(13,726)1964Oct-03   3-30
Wandering Creek156
Kent, WA
1,285
4,980
5,152
1,296
10,121
11,417
(7,945)1986Nov-95   3-30
Wharfside Pointe155
Seattle, WA
2,245
7,020
12,465
2,258
19,472
21,730
(14,892)1990Jun-94   3-30
Willow Lake508
San Jose, CA
43,194
101,030
15,998
43,194
117,028
160,222
(32,271)1989Oct-12   3-30
5600 Wilshire284
Los Angeles, CA
30,535
91,604
4,495
30,535
96,099
126,634
(20,175)2008Apr-14   5-30
Wilshire La Brea478
Los Angeles, CA
56,932
211,998
11,252
56,932
223,250
280,182
(52,822)2014Apr-14   5-30
Wilshire Promenade149
Fullerton, CA
3,118
7,385
10,727
3,797
17,433
21,230
(11,640)1992Jan-97   3-30
Windsor Ridge216
Sunnyvale, CA
4,017
10,315
16,759
4,021
27,070
31,091
(22,682)1989Mar-89   3-30
Woodland Commons302
Bellevue, WA
2,040
8,727
24,610
2,044
33,333
35,377
(22,838)1978Mar-90   3-30
Woodside Village145
Ventura, CA
5,331
21,036
5,387
5,341
26,413
31,754
(13,691)1987Dec-04   3-30
 43,932
 $
$2,415,080
$8,256,799
$1,643,811
$2,443,633
$9,872,057
$12,315,690
$(3,217,204)   
       Costs
       
     Initial cost  capitalized
 Gross amount carried at close of period    
      Buildings and
 subsequent
 Land and
 Buildings and
  Accumulated
   
  PropertyEncumbrance
 Land
improvements
to acquisition
improvements
improvements
Total(1)

depreciation
   
  Other real estate assets
3,079
12,315
12,183
3,909
23,668
27,577
(15,356)   
 

 $
$3,079
$12,315
$12,183
$3,909
$23,668
$27,577
$(15,356)   
              
Total$990,667
$2,736,256
$9,395,624
$1,906,262
$2,773,805
$11,264,337
$14,038,142
$(3,689,482)   
(1) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $10.3$11.0 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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(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.

A summary of activity for rental properties and accumulated depreciation is as follows:
 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
Rental properties:     Accumulated depreciation:     
Balance at beginning of year$13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
Balance at beginning of year$3,209,548
 $2,769,297
 $2,311,546
Acquisition, development, and improvement of real estate672,041
 325,986
 700,892
Depreciation expense479,934
 478,721
 464,043
Disposition of real estate and other
 (321,958) (28,367)Depreciation expense - Disposals and other
 (38,470) (6,292)
Reclassification from other assets and into building and improvements, net
 
 1,826
Balance at the end of year$3,689,482
 $3,209,548
 $2,769,297
Balance at the end of year$14,038,142
 $13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 

 

 


 2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016
Rental properties:     Accumulated depreciation:     
Balance at beginning of year$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 estate325,986
 700,892
 609,669
Depreciation expense478,721
 464,043
 432,165
Disposition of real estate and other(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$13,366,101
 $13,362,073
 $12,687,722
 

 

 






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101.INS101XBRL Instance DocumentThe following financial statements from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Essex Property Trust, Inc., (vii) Consolidated Balance Sheets of Essex Portfolio, L.P., (viii) Consolidated Statements of Income of Essex Portfolio, L.P., (ix) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income of Essex Portfolio, L.P., (x) Consolidated Statements of Capital of Essex Portfolio, L.P., (xi) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of Essex Portfolio, L.P. and (xii) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Essex Portfolio, L.P., tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.
  
101.SCH104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
and contained in Exhibit 101).

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.





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 21, 2019.20, 2020.
 
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
  
 By:  /S//s/ ANGELA L. KLEIMAN
 Angela L. Kleiman
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer, Principal Financial Officer)
  
 By:  /S//s/ JOHN FARIAS
 John Farias
 Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
  
 
ESSEX PORTFOLIO, L.P.
By: Essex Property Trust, Inc., its general partner
  
 By:  /S//s/ ANGELA L. KLEIMAN
 Angela L. Kleiman
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

(Authorized Officer, Principal Financial Officer)
  
 By:  /S//s/ JOHN FARIAS
 John Farias
 Senior 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 or her attorney-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him or her 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 or 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/s/ GEORGE M. MARCUS
George M. Marcus
Director and Chairman of the BoardFebruary 20, 2020
/s/ KEITH R. GUERICKE
Keith R. Guericke
Director, and Vice Chairman of the Board
February 20, 2020
/s/ IRVING F. LYONS, III
Irving F. Lyons, III
Lead DirectorFebruary 20, 2020
/s/ AMAL M. JOHNSON
Amal M. Johnson
DirectorFebruary 20, 2020
/s/ MARY KASARIS
Mary Kasaris
DirectorFebruary 20, 2020
/s/ THOMAS E. ROBINSON
Thomas E. Robinson
DirectorFebruary 20, 2020
/s/ MICHAEL J. SCHALL
Michael J. Schall
Chief Executive Officer and President, and Director (Principal Executive Officer)February 21, 201920, 2020
   
/S/ KEITH R. GUERICKE
Keith R. Guericke
Director, and Vice Chairman of the Board
February 21, 2019
/S/ GEORGE M. MARCUS
George M. Marcus
Director and Chairman of the BoardFebruary 21, 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 21, 2019
/S/ THOMAS E. ROBINSON
Thomas E. Robinson
DirectorFebruary 21, 2019
/S/s/ BYRON A. SCORDELIS
Byron A. Scordelis
DirectorFebruary 21, 201920, 2020
   
/S/s/ JANICE L. SEARS
Janice L. Sears
DirectorFebruary 21, 201920, 2020


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