Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (As Restated)
Rental revenues in total increased by approximately $1.5 million to $2.5 million for six months ended June 30, 2022 from $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This consisted of an increase in rent revenues of approximately $1.5 million to $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $940,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, as well as a slight increase in tenant reimbursements of approximately $6,000 to $90,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $84,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in total revenues and its related components was due to higher occupancy, higher base rents and fewer rent concessions at 237 11th during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 which was due to completion of remediation of the construction related defects.
Other income, which consisted mainly of the SCA construction supervision fee, decreased by approximately $276,000 to $26,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $302,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as a result of a reduction in the SCA’s construction.
In connection with the sales of residential condominium units at 77 Greenwich for the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded gross sales proceeds of approximately $11.2 million. Units that closed during 2022 were generally lower priced, smaller units on the building’s lower floors, many of which entered into contract during the height of the pandemic. These units were completed first and were covered by the initial TCOs.
Property operating expenses decreased by approximately $2.2 million to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was principally due to expenses associated with 237 11th, including approximately $2.1 million in lower remediation related costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, reflecting completion of remediation efforts by December 31, 2021. Property operating expenses consisted primarily of expenses incurred for utilities, payroll, COVID-19 related supplies and general operating expenses as well as repairs and maintenance and leasing commission at 237 11th, and to a lesser extent expenses related to the Paramus, New Jersey property and 77 Greenwich.
Real estate tax expense increased by approximately $648,000 to $806,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $158,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was mainly due to less capitalized real estate taxes for 77 Greenwich for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compare to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $375,000 to $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, approximately $225,000 related to stock-based compensation, $1.4 million related to payroll and payroll related expenses, $650,000 related to other corporate expenses, including board fees, corporate office rent and insurance and $681,000 related to legal, accounting and other professional fees. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, approximately $226,000 related to stock-based compensation, $1.5 million related to payroll and payroll related expenses, $531,000 related to other corporate expenses, including board fees, corporate office rent and insurance and $377,000 related to legal, accounting and other professional fees.
Pension related costs decreased by approximately $10,000 to $315,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $325,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These costs represent professional fees and other periodic pension costs incurred in connection with the legacy Syms Pension Plan (see Note 8 – Pension Plan to our consolidated financial statements for further information).
In connection with the commencement of sales of residential condominium units for the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded cost of sales of approximately $10.5 million, which mainly consists of construction and capitalized operating costs that are allocated to the respective condominium units being sold, as well as closing costs of the residential condominium units.
Depreciation and amortization remained consistent at $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, depreciation and amortization expense consisted of depreciation for the Paramus, New Jersey property of approximately $573,000, depreciation for 237 11th of approximately $819,000 and the amortization of lease commissions, acquired in-place leases and warrants of approximately $615,000 for 237 11th. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, depreciation and amortization expense consisted of depreciation for the Paramus, New Jersey