“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2019 Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The following discussion and analysis is intended to assist readers in understanding our financial condition and results of operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2019 Annual Report.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Rental revenues in total decreased by approximately $750,000 to $196,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $946,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. This consisted of a decrease in rent revenues by approximately $567,000 to $312,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $879,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as well as a decrease in tenant reimbursements of $183,000 which was an expense of $116,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to revenue of $67,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in total revenues and its related components was partially due to the sale of the West Palm Beach, Florida property (approximately $375,000) in November 2019 as well as lower occupancy and increased concessions at 237 11th due to certain construction related defects that are being repaired.
Other income of $80,000 consisted of the SCA construction supervision fees we recognized since the closing on the sale of the school condominium to the SCA in April 2020.
Property operating expenses increased by approximately $1.5 million to $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was principally due to expenses associated with 237 11th, including approximately $2.5 million in costs incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2020 to repair the construction related defects. The increase was partially offset by a reduction in expenses from the West Palm Beach, Florida property which was sold in November 2019. These amounts consisted primarily of expenses incurred for utilities, payroll and general operating expenses as well as repairs and maintenance at 237 11th.
Real estate tax expense decreased by $71,000 to $19,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $90,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, due primarily to the sale of the West Palm Beach, Florida property in November 2019.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $98,000 to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, approximately $177,000 related to stock-based compensation, $687,000 related to payroll and payroll related expenses, $241,000 related to other corporate expenses, including board fees, corporate office rent and insurance, and $83,000 related to legal, accounting and other professional fees. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, approximately $215,000 related to stock-based compensation, $647,000 related to payroll and payroll related expenses, $169,000 related to other corporate expenses, including board fees, corporate office rent and insurance and $255,000 related to legal, accounting and other professional fees.
Pension related costs decreased by $18,000 to $165,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $183,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. These costs represent professional fees and other periodic pension costs incurred in connection with the legacy Syms Pension Plan (see Note 7 – Pension Plans to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information).
Transaction related costs decreased by $2,000 to $27,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. These costs represent professional fees and other costs incurred in connection with formation activities and the underwriting and evaluation of potential acquisitions and investments for transactions that were not consummated, as well as costs for potential leases at our retail properties that were not consummated.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $90,000 to $690,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from approximately $600,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, depreciation and amortization expense consisted of depreciation for 237 11th of approximately