UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
                     Washington, D.C.  20549 
 
                            FORM 10-Q 
                            ========= 
 
   [X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
       Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
 
        For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, or 
                                       ================== 
 
   [ ] Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the 
       Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
 
                 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-13318 
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                    REALTY INCOME CORPORATION 
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     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
                            MARYLAND 
                            ======== 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
 
                           33-0580106 
                           ========== 
              (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 
 
       220 WEST CREST STREET, ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA  92025 
       =================================================== 
            (Address of principal executive offices) 
 
                         (760) 741-2111 
                         ============== 
                 (Registrant's telephone number) 
 
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such 
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), 
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 
days. 
 
                       YES [X]     NO [ ] 
 
 
There were 25,698,664 shares of common stock outstanding as of 
November 10, 1997. 
 
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                   REALTY INCOME CORPORATION 
 
                            Form 10-Q 
                       September 30, 1997 
 
                        Table of Contents 
                        ----------------- 
 
 
 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                              Pages 
==============================                              ----- 
 
Item 1:  Financial Statements 
 
         Consolidated Balance Sheets........................  3-4 
         Consolidated Statements of Income..................    5 
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..............  6-7 
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......... 8-12 
 
Item 2:  Management's Discussion And Analysis Of 
         Financial Condition And Results Of Operations......13-34 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
========================== 
 
Item 6:  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................34-35 
 
 
SIGNATURE...................................................   35 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX...............................................   36 
 
 
EXHIBITS....................................................   37 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 ============================== 
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
            REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                    Consolidated Balance Sheets 
                    =========================== 
             September 30, 1997 And December 31, 1996 
          (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
 
                                            1997 
                                       (Unaudited)        1996 
                                       ===========     ========= 
 
ASSETS 
Real estate, at cost: 
  Land                                   $ 204,807     $ 165,598 
  Buildings and improvements               469,301       398,942 
                                         ---------     --------- 
                                           674,108       564,540 
  Less - accumulated depreciation 
    and amortization                      (147,677)     (138,307) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    Net real estate                        526,431       426,233 
 
Cash and cash equivalents                    6,198         1,559 
Accounts receivable                          1,599         1,905 
Due from affiliates                            348           383 
Other assets                                 2,782         2,183 
Goodwill, net                               21,132        21,834 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    TOTAL ASSETS                         $ 558,490     $ 454,097 
                                         =========     ========= 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Distributions payable                    $   3,622     $   3,619 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses        4,250         1,172 
Other liabilities                            6,184         5,065 
Line of credit payable                      67,600        70,000 
Notes payable                              110,000            -- 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                      191,656        79,856 
                                         ---------     --------- 
 
 
 
 
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(continued) 
 
           REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                   Consolidated Balance Sheets 
                   =========================== 
             September 30, 1997 And December 31, 1996 
          (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
 
                                            1997 
                                       (Unaudited)        1996 
                                       ===========     ========= 
 
Stockholders' equity 
Preferred stock, par value 
  $1.00 per share, 20,000,000 shares 
  authorized, no shares issued 
  or outstanding                                --            -- 
Common stock, par value $1.00 per 
  share, 100,000,000 shares 
  authorized, 22,998,664 and 22,979,537 
  shares issued and outstanding in 
  1997 and 1996, respectively               22,999        22,980 
Capital in excess of par value             516,447       516,004 
Accumulated distributions 
  in excess of net income                 (172,612)     (164,743) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY             366,834       374,241 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND 
      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY               $ 558,490     $ 454,097 
                                         =========     ========= 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 
            are an integral part of these statements. 
 

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           REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
                Consolidated Statements Of Income 
                ================================= 
 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 
          (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
                           (Unaudited) 
 
                        Three       Three        Nine        Nine 
                       Months      Months      Months      Months 
                        Ended       Ended       Ended       Ended 
                      9/30/97     9/30/96     9/30/97     9/30/96 
                    =========   =========   =========   ========= 
 
REVENUE 
  Rental             $ 16,801   $  13,777   $  48,256   $  41,106 
  Interest                 34          27         161          77 
  Other                     8          36          29          71 
                    ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
                       16,843      13,840      48,446      41,254 
                    ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
 
EXPENSES 
  Depreciation and 
    amortization        4,706       4,052      13,654      12,175 
  General and 
    administrative      1,338       1,272       3,923       3,870 
  Property                409         397       1,262       1,256 
  Interest              2,450         497       5,771       1,502 
  Provision for 
    impairment losses      70          --         140         323 
                    ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
                        8,973       6,218      24,750      19,126 
                    ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
 
Income from operations  7,870       7,622      23,696      22,128 
Gain on sales of 
  properties              596         268       1,023       1,226 
                    ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
NET INCOME           $  8,466    $  7,890   $  24,719   $  23,354 
                   ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Net income per share $   0.37    $   0.34   $    1.08   $    1.02 
                   ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Weighted average 
  number of shares 
  outstanding      22,999,536  22,977,501  22,993,205  22,976,974 
                   ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 

   The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 
            are an integral part of these statements. 

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           REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
              Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows 
              ===================================== 
      For the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 
                     (dollars in thousands) 
                           (Unaudited) 
 
                                            1997          1996 
                                         =========     ========= 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net income                               $  24,719     $  23,354 
Adjustments to net income: 
  Depreciation and amortization             13,654        12,175 
  Provision for impairment losses              140           323 
  Gain on sales of properties               (1,023)       (1,226) 
  Change in assets and liabilities: 
    Accounts receivable and 
      other assets                             901         1,060 
    Accounts payable, accrued 
      expenses and other liabilities         4,677           (31) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    Net cash provided by 
      operating activities                  43,068        35,655 
                                         ---------     --------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
Proceeds from sales of properties            3,858         3,645 
Acquisition of and additions 
  to properties                           (114,190)      (19,984) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    Net cash used in 
      investing activities                (110,332)      (16,339) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
Payments of distributions                  (32,586)      (37,337) 
Proceeds from notes issued                 109,152            -- 
Increase in other assets                      (286)           -- 
Proceeds from line of credit                92,400        33,300 
Payment of line of credit                  (94,800)       (2,700) 
Payments to the defined benefit 
  pension plan                              (2,223)           -- 
Payment of notes payable                        --       (12,597) 
Proceeds from stock issued                     246            -- 
Stock offering costs                            --          (188) 
                                         ---------     --------- 
    Net cash provided by (used in) 
      financing activities                  71,903       (19,522) 
                                         ---------     --------- 

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(continued) 
 
           REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
              Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows 
              ===================================== 
      For the nine months ended September 30, 1997 And 1996 
                     (dollars in thousands) 
                           (Unaudited) 
 
                                            1997          1996 
                                         =========     ========= 
Net increase (decrease) in 
  cash and cash equivalents                  4,639          (206) 
Cash and cash equivalents, 
  beginning of period                        1,559         1,650 
                                         ---------     --------- 
Cash and cash equivalents, 
  end of period                          $   6,198     $   1,444 
                                         =========     ========= 
 
 
For supplemental disclosures, see note 8. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
   The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 
            are an integral part of these statements. 

 
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           REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
            Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements 
            ========================================== 
                        September 30, 1997 
                           (Unaudited) 
 
1.  Management Statement and General 
- ------------------------------------ 
 
The consolidated financial statements of Realty Income Corporation 
("Realty Income" or the "Company") were prepared from the books and 
records of the Company without audit or verification and in the 
opinion of management include all adjustments (consisting of only 
normal recurring accruals) necessary to present a fair statement of 
results for the interim periods presented.  Readers of this quarterly 
report should refer to the audited financial statements of the Company 
for the year ended December 31, 1996, which are included in the 
Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures 
which would substantially duplicate those contained in such audited 
financial statements have been omitted from this report. 
 
2.  Credit Facility 
- ------------------- 
 
The Company has a $130 million, revolving, unsecured acquisition 
credit facility that expires in November 1999.  As of 
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, the outstanding balance on 
the credit facility was $67.6 million and $70.0 million, respectively, 
with an effective interest rate of approximately 6.94% and 6.85%, 
respectively.  A commitment fee of 0.15%, per annum, accrues on the 
average amount of the unused available credit commitment. 

For the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, interest of 
$135,000 and $91,000, respectively, was capitalized on properties 
under construction.  For the three months ended September 30, 1997 and 
1996, interest of $53,000 and $51,000 was so capitalized. 
 
3.  Properties 
- -------------- 
 
At September 30, 1997, the Company owned a diversified portfolio of 
795 properties in 42 states.  Of the Company's properties, 788 are 
single tenant properties with the remaining properties being multi-
tenant properties.  At September 30, 1997, seven properties were 
vacant and available for lease. 
 
During the first nine months of 1997, the Company acquired 64 retail 
properties located in 24 states at an aggregate cost of approximately 
$112.9 million (excluding the estimated unfunded development costs 
totaling $2.1 million on properties under construction).  The company 
also invested $3.1 million in properties acquired in 1996, which were 
under development. 

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           1997 ACQUISITION ACTIVITY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH 

                                                        Total 
                                                        Invested 
                                                        through 
Tenant          Industry           City/State           9/30/97 
============    ===========        ============      ============ 
1ST QUARTER 
- ----------- 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Arlington, TX      $ 1,849,000 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Cedar Park, TX       1,080,000 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Houston, TX          1,554,000 
Barnes & Noble  Book Store         Tampa, FL            4,696,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Durham, NC             624,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Greensboro, NC         603,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Charleston, SC         511,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Columbia, SC           638,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Greenville, SC         500,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Springboro, OH         714,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies    Lakewood, CA         4,497,000 
 
2ND QUARTER 
- ----------- 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Ridgeland, MS        1,051,000 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Memphis, TN          2,236,000 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings   Webster, TX            821,000 
Best Buy        Consumer 
                 Electronics       Smyrna, GA           4,184,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Denver, CO             723,000 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service       Duluth, GA             360,000 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service       Garner, NC             354,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Pineville, NC          559,000 
Jiffy Lube(1)   Auto Service       Brentwood, TN          317,000 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories   Omaha, NE            5,907,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies    Hutchinson, KS       1,974,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies    Salina, KS           2,070,000 
Petco           Pet Supplies       Dickson City, PA     2,539,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Dunwoody, GA         1,270,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Lithonia, GA         1,163,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Mableton, GA           847,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Norcross, GA         1,035,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Stone Mountain, GA   1,062,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Godfrey, IL          1,108,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Granite City, IL     1,100,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Madison, IL            799,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store  Tulsa, OK              635,000 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service       Southington, CT        898,000 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service       Billerica, MA          861,000 


Continued on next page 
 
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(continued)                                             Total 
                                                        Invested 
                                                        through 
Tenant          Industry           City/State           9/30/97 
============    ===========        ============      ============ 
Staples         Office Supplies    Helena, MT           2,067,000 
Staples         Office Supplies    New Philadelphia, OH 2,377,000 

3RD QUARTER 
- ----------- 
Bob's Stores    Apparel Store      Danbury, CT          7,297,000 
Bob's Stores    Apparel Store      Westbury, NY        10,287,000 
East Coast Oil  Convenience Store  Midlothian, VA         627,000 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service       Flagstaff, AZ          182,000 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service       Midwest City, OK       129,000 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service       The Village, OK        147,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service       Houston, TX            636,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Birmingham, AL       1,256,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Tulsa, OK            1,323,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Columbia, TN         1,182,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Jackson, TN          1,238,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Murfreesboro, TN     1,292,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Smyrna, TN           1,138,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Beaumont, TX         1,126,000 
Hollywood Video Video Rental       Lubbock, TX          1,124,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Newport, KY            612,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Cincinnati, OH         493,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Fairfield, OH          558,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Milford, OH            623,000 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service       Nashville, TN          569,000 
Just For Feet   Shoe Store         Houston, TX          3,396,000 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories   Danbury, CT          4,240,000 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories   Henderson, NV        4,371,000 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories   Spring, TX           3,596,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies    Riverside, CA        3,070,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies    Westbury,  NY        6,170,000 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service       Akron, OH              599,000 
                                                     ------------ 
Properties acquired in 1997                           112,864,000 
 
Funding in 1997 of buildings under 
  development on land acquired in 1996                  3,105,000 
 
Capitalized expenditures relating 
  to existing properties                                   22,000 
                                                     ------------ 
    TOTAL INVESTED                                   $115,991,000 
                                                     ============ 


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(1) The Company acquired these properties as undeveloped land and is 
funding construction and other costs relating to the development of 
the properties by the tenant.  The tenants have entered into leases 
covering these properties and are contractually obligated to complete 
construction on a timely basis and to pay construction cost overruns 
to the extent they exceed the construction budget by more than a 
predetermined percentage. 
 
4.  Gain on Sales of Properties 
- ----------------------------------- 
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company sold nine 
properties (six restaurant, one multi-tenant and two child care 
centers) for a total of $3.9 million and recognized a gain of $1.0 
million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company 
sold five properties (four restaurant and one multi-tenant) for $3.6 
million and recognized a gain of $1.2 million.   
 
For the three months ended September 30, 1997, the Company sold two 
properties (one child care and one restaurant) for $1.0 million and 
recognized a gain of $596,000.  For the three months ended 
September 30, 1996, the company sold three properties (two restaurant
and one multi-tenant) for $1.4 million and recognized a gain of 
$268,000. 

5.  Distributions Paid And Payable 
- ---------------------------------- 
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company paid nine 
monthly distributions of $0.1575 per share, totaling $1.4175 per 
share.  For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company paid 
nine monthly distributions of $0.155 per share, totaling $1.395 per 
share and paid a special distribution of $0.23 per share in 
January 1996.  As of September 30, 1997, a distribution of $0.1575 per 
share was declared and payable. 
 
6.  Notes Payable 
- ----------------- 
 
On May 6, 1997 Realty Income issued $110 million of 7.75% unsecured 
notes due May 2007 (the "Notes").  The Notes were sold at 99.929% of 
par for a yield to the investors of 7.76%.  After taking into effect 
the $1.1 million gain realized on the treasury interest rate lock 
agreement (see note 7), the effective interest rate to the Company on 
the Notes is 7.62%.  The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes were 
used to repay $93.7 million of outstanding borrowings under the 
Company's credit facility and to acquire properties.  Interest on the 
Notes is payable semiannually each May and November, commencing 
November 1997.  Currently, there is no formal trading market for the 
Notes and the Company has not and does not intend to list the Notes on 
any security exchange. 

 
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7.  Derivative Financial Instrument 
- ----------------------------------- 
 
The Company had a derivative financial instrument and did not use it 
for trading purposes.  The derivative financial instrument was used to 
manage a well-defined interest rate risk. 
 
In December 1996, the Company entered into a treasury interest rate 
lock agreement to hedge against rising interest rates applicable to 
the debt offering described in note 6.  Under the interest rate lock 
agreement, the Company was to receive or make a payment based on the 
differential between a specified interest rate (6.537%) and the actual 
10-year treasury interest rate on notional principal amount of $90 
million, at the end of six months.  Based on the 10-year treasury 
interest rate at May 1, 1997, the Company realized a $1.1 million gain 
on the agreement, which was received in June 1997.  The gain on the 
agreement is being amortized over 10 years (the life of the Notes) as 
an offset to interest expense. 
 
8.  Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information 
- ---------------------------------------------------- 
 
Interest paid during the first nine months of 1997 and 1996 was $2.3 
million and $1.1 million respectively.   
 
The following non-cash investing and financing activities are included 
in the accompanying financial statements: 
 
A.  In 1997, the acquisition of three properties resulted in the 
following (dollars in thousands): 
 
Increases in: 
  Land                                  $1,724 
  Building                                  77 
  Other liabilities                      1,801 
 
B.  In 1997, the Company granted shares of stock resulting in the 
following (dollars in thousands): 
 
Increases in: 
  Other assets                            $216 
  Common Stock                               9 
  Capital in excess of par                 207 
 
9.  Subsequent Event 
- -------------------- 

On October 15, 1997, the Company issued 2,700,000 shares of common 
stock at a price of $27.00 per share.

 


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

When used in this Form 10-Q Report, the words estimated, anticipated 
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking 
statements.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and 
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially. 
In particular, among the factors that could cause actual results to 
differ materially are continued qualification as a real estate 
investment trust, general business and economic conditions, 
competition, interest rates, accessibility of debt and equity capital 
markets and other risks inherent in the real estate business including 
tenant defaults, potential liability relating to environmental matters 
and illiquidity of real estate investments.  For further description 
and detail of other factors please see "Business -- Other Items" in 
Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1996.  Readers are cautioned 
not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak 
only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to 
publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking 
statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after 
the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 
 
 
GENERAL 
======= 
 
Realty Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the "Company" or 
"Realty Income"), is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-
managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") that acquires and 
manages net leased retail properties.  As of September 30, 1997, the 
Company owned a diversified portfolio of 795 properties located in 42 
states with over 6.1 million square feet of leasable space.  Of the 
795 properties in the portfolio, 788 are single-tenant properties with 
the remainder being multi-tenant properties.  As of 
September 30, 1997, 782 or over 99% of the 788 single-tenant 
properties were net leased with an average remaining lease term 
(excluding extension options) of approximately 8.5 years. 
 
Realty Income adheres to a focused strategy of acquiring freestanding, 
single-tenant, retail properties leased to regional and national
retail chains under long-term, net lease agreements.  The Company 
typically acquires and then leases back, retail store locations from 
retail chain store operators, providing capital to the operators for 
continued expansion and other purposes.  Realty Income's acquisition 
and investment activities are concentrated in highly specific target 
markets and focus on middle-market retailers providing goods and 
services which satisfy basic consumer needs.  The Company's net lease 
agreements generally are for initial terms of 10 to 20 years, require 
the tenant to pay a minimum monthly rent and property operating 
expenses (taxes, insurance and maintenance), and provide for future 
rent increases (typically subject to ceilings) based on increases in 


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the consumer price index or additional rent calculated as a percentage 
of tenant's gross sales above a specific level. 

Since 1970 and through August 31, 1997, Realty Income has acquired and 
leased back to regional and national retail chains 744 properties 
(including 31 properties that have been sold) and has collected 
approximately 98% of the original contractual rent obligation on these 
properties.  Realty Income believes that the long-term ownership of an 
actively managed, diversified portfolio of retail properties leased 
under long-term, net lease agreements can produce consistent, 
predictable income and the potential for long-term capital 
appreciation.  Management believes that long-term leases, coupled with 
tenants assuming responsibility for property expenses under the net 
lease structure, generally produce a more predictable income stream 
than many other types of real estate portfolios.
 
The Company is a fully integrated real estate company with in-house 
acquisition, leasing, legal, financial underwriting, portfolio 
management and capital markets expertise.  The five senior officers of 
the Company, who have each managed the Company's properties and 
operations for between seven and 12 years, owned approximately 0.9% of 
the Company's outstanding common stock, as of November 10, 1997.  The 
directors and five senior officers of the Company, as a group, owned 
approximately 3.2% of the Company's outstanding common stock, as of 
November 10, 1997.  Realty Income had 44 employees as of 
November 10, 1997. 
 
The Company's primary business objective is to generate a consistent 
and predictable level of funds from operations ("FFO") per share and 
distributions to stockholders.  Additionally, the Company generally 
will seek to increase FFO per share and distributions to stockholders 
through both active portfolio management and the acquisition of 
additional properties.  The Company also seeks to lower the ratio of 
distributions to stockholders as a percentage of FFO in order to allow 
internal cash flow to be used to fund additional acquisitions and for 
other corporate purposes. 
 
The Company's portfolio management focus includes: (i) contractual 
rent increases on existing leases; (ii) rental increases at the 
termination of existing leases when market conditions permit; and 
(iii) the active management of the Company's property portfolio, 
including selective sales of properties.  The Company generally 
pursues the acquisition of additional properties under long-term, net 
lease agreements with initial contractual base rent which, at the time 
of acquisition and as a percentage of acquisition costs, is in excess 
of the Company's estimated cost of capital. 
 
 





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   Other Information 
    ----------------- 
 
Thomas A. Lewis succeeded William E. Clark as Chief Executive Officer 
of the Company in May 1997.  Mr. Lewis has been an officer of the 
Company since 1987 and has served as the Vice Chairman of the Board of 
Directors since 1994.  Mr. Clark has continued as Chairman of the 
Board of Directors. 

In May 1997, the Company was reincorporated as a Maryland corporation, 
which is also named Realty Income Corporation, pursuant to a merger of 
the Company into a wholly-owned Maryland subsidiary and the conversion 
of each outstanding share of Common Stock of the Company into one 
share of common stock of the surviving corporation. 
 
The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange 
under the symbol "O" and its central index key ("CIK") number is 
726728. 
 
The Company anticipates that the year 2000 date issue will not 
adversely affect its current software or computers and will only 
minimally impact its consolidated financial position and results of 
operations.   


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 
=============================== 
 
    Cash Reserves 
    ------------- 
 
Realty Income was organized for the purpose of operating as an equity 
REIT which acquires and leases properties and distributes to 
stockholders, in the form of monthly cash distributions, a substantial 
portion of its net cash flow generated from leases on its retail 
properties.  The Company intends to retain an appropriate amount of 
cash as working capital reserves.  At September 30, 1997, the Company 
had cash and cash equivalents totaling $6.2 million. 
 
Management believes that the Company's cash and cash equivalents on 
hand, cash provided from operating activities and borrowing capacity 
are sufficient to meet its liquidity needs for the foreseeable future. 
 
 
    Capital Funding 
    --------------- 
 
On October 15, 1997, Realty Income issued 2,700,000 shares of common 
stock at a price of $27.00 per share ("the Stock Offering").  The net 
proceeds were used to repay borrowings of $62.6 million under the 
acquisition credit facility and to acquire properties.  These 


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borrowings under the acquisition credit facility were used to acquire 
properties during June 1997 through September 1997. 

On May 6, 1997, Realty Income issued $110 million of 7.75% notes due 
May 2007 (the "Notes").  The Notes were sold at 99.929% of par for a 
yield to the investors of 7.76%.  After taking into effect the gain of 
$1.1 million realized on the treasury interest rate lock agreement, 
which is described in the next paragraph, the effective interest rate 
on the Notes to the Company is 7.62%.  The net proceeds from the sale 
of the Notes were used to repay $93.7 million of outstanding 
borrowings under the Company's credit facility and to acquire 

properties.  Interest on the Notes is payable semiannually each May 
and November, commencing November 1997.  Currently, there is no formal 
trading market for the Notes and the Company has not listed and does 
not intend to list the Notes on any securities exchange. 
 
In December 1996, the Company entered into a treasury interest rate 
lock agreement to hedge against the possibility of rising interest 
rates.  Under the interest rate lock agreement, the Company was to 
receive or make a payment based on the differential between a 
specified interest rate, 6.537%, and the actual 10-year treasury 
interest rate on notional principal of $90 million, at the end of six 
months.  Based on the 10-year treasury interest rate at May 1, 1997, 
the Company realized a $1.1 million gain on the agreement, which was 
received in June 1997.  The gain on the agreement is being amortized 
over 10 years (the life of the Notes) as an offset to interest 
expense.

During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company received investment 
grade senior unsecured debt ratings from Duff & Phelps Rating Company, 
Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Standard and Poor's Credit Rating 
Group, of BBB, Baa3, and BBB-, respectively.  These ratings are 
subject to change based upon, among other things, the Company's 
results of operations and financial condition. 
 
Realty Income has a $130 million, revolving, unsecured acquisition 
credit facility that expires in November 1999.  The credit facility 
currently bears interest at 1.25% over the London Interbank Offered 
Rate ("LIBOR") and offers the Company other interest rate options.  As 
of November 10, 1997, the full $130 million of borrowing capacity was 
available to the Company under the acquisition credit facility.  On 
October 15, 1997, the net proceeds from the Stock Offering were used 
to repay outstanding borrowings under the credit facility.  This 
credit facility has been and is expected to be used to acquire 
additional retail properties leased to national and regional retail 
chains under long term lease agreements.  Any additional borrowings 
will increase the Company's exposure to interest rate risk. 
 
Realty Income expects to meet its long-term capital needs for the 
acquisition of properties through the issuance of public or private 
debt or equity.  In August 1997, the Company filed a universal shelf 

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registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
covering up to $300 million in value of common stock, preferred stock 
or debt securities.  Approximately $72.9 million in value of common 
stock and debt securities has been issued under the universal shelf 
registration statement through November 10, 1997. 

    Property Acquisitions 
    --------------------- 
 
During the first nine months of 1997, Realty Income acquired 64 retail 
properties located in 24 states for $112.9 million (excluding the 
estimated unfunded development costs of $2.1 million on properties 
under construction at September 30, 1997) and selectively sold nine 
properties, increasing the number of properties in its portfolio to 
795.  The 64 properties acquired will contain approximately 969,700 
leasable square feet and are 100% leased under net leases, with an 
average initial lease term of 14.7 years.  The weighted average annual 
unleveraged return on the cost of the 64 properties (including the 
estimated unfunded development cost of the nine properties under 
development) is estimated to be 10.30%, computed as estimated 
contractual net operating income (which in the case of a net leased 
property is equal to the base rent or, in the case of properties under 
construction, the estimated base rent under the lease) for the first 
year of each lease, divided by total acquisition and estimated 
development costs.  Since it is possible that a tenant could default 
on the payment of contractual rent, no assurance can be given that the 
actual return on the cost of the 64 properties acquired in 1997 will 
not differ from the foregoing percentage. 
 
Of the properties acquired during the first nine months of 1997, 58 
were occupied as of November 1, 1997 and the remaining six were pre-
leased and under construction pursuant to contracts under which the 
tenant has agreed to develop the properties (with development costs 
funded by the Company) and to begin paying rent when the premises open 
for business.  All of the properties acquired in 1997, including the 
properties under development, are leased with initial terms of 10 to 
20 years. 
 
During the first nine months of 1997, the Company also invested $3.1 
million in development properties acquired in 1996 and $22,000 in two 
existing property in its portfolio. 
 
 


 







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           1997 ACQUISITION ACTIVITY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH 
 
                                                  Initial Approx. 
                                                   Lease Leasable 
                                                    Term   Square 
Tenant          Industry          City / State    (Years)    Feet 
- ------          --------          ------------    ------- ------- 
 
1st Quarter 
- ----------- 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings Arlington, TX       10.0  68,100 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings Cedar Park, TX      10.0  23,300 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings Houston, TX         10.0  70,300 
Barnes & Noble  Book Store       Tampa, FL           14.2  30,000 
Econo Lube      Auto Service     Durham, NC          15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube      Auto Service     Greensboro, NC      15.0   2,400 
Econo Lube      Auto Service     Charleston, SC      15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube      Auto Service     Columbia, SC        15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube      Auto Service     Greenville, SC      15.0   2,800 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service     Springboro, OH      20.0   2,400 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies  Lakewood, CA        14.6  28,700 
 
2nd Quarter 
- ----------- 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings  Ridgeland, MS      10.0  22,300 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings  Memphis, TN        10.0  51,500 
Aaron Rents     Home Furnishings  Webster, TX        10.0  22,600 
Best Buy        Consumer 
                   Electronics    Smyrna, GA         20.0  46,100 
Econo Lube      Auto Service      Denver, CO         15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service      Duluth, GA         15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service      Garner, NC         15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube      Auto Service      Pineville, NC      15.0   2,800 
Jiffy Lube (1)  Auto Service      Brentwood, TN      20.0   2,000 
Linens 'N 
   Things       Home Accessories  Omaha, NE          15.8  46,600 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies   Hutchinson, KS     15.0  23,500 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies   Salina, KS         15.0  23,500 
Petco           Pet Supplies      Dickson City, PA   14.7  16,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Dunwoody, GA       11.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Lithonia, GA       18.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Mableton, GA       17.4   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Norcoss, GA        17.4   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Stone Mountain, GA 11.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Godfrey, IL        13.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Granite City, IL   13.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Madison, IL        13.3   3,200 
QuikTrip        Convenience Store Tulsa, OK          11.3   3,200 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service      Southington, CT    15.1   5,300 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service      Billerica, MA      15.0   5,000 

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(continued)                                       Initial Approx. 
                                                   Lease Leasable 
                                                    Term   Square 
Tenant          Industry          City / State    (Years)    Feet 
- ------          --------          ------------    ------- ------- 
 
Staples         Office Supplies   Helena, MT         14.7  24,600 
Staples         Office Supplies   New Philadel- 
                                     phia, OH        14.9  24,000 
 
3rd Quarter 
- ----------- 
Bob's Stores    Apparel Store     Danbury, CT        15.3  50,000 
Bob's Stores    Apparel Store     Westbury, NY       19.3  48,100 
East Coast Oil  Convenience Store Midlothian, VA     15.0   2,400 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service      Flagstaff, AZ      15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service      Midwest City, OK   15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube (1)  Auto Service      The Village, OK    15.0   2,800 
Econo Lube      Auto Service      Houston, TX        15.0   2,600 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Birmingham, AL     14.7   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Tulsa, OK          13.2   8,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Columbia, TN       14.2   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Jackson, TN        15.0   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Murfreesboro, TN   14.6   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Smyrna, TN         14.6   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Beaumont, TX       13.9   7,500 
Hollywood Video Video Rental      Lubbock, TX        15.0   7,500 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service      Newport, KY        14.5   2,700 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service      Cincinnati, OH     14.4   2,700 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service      Fairfield, OH      14.5   2,800 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service      Milford, OH        10.6   2,200 
Jiffy Lube      Auto Service      Nashville, TN      17.9   2,100 
Just For Feet   Shoe Store        Houston, TX        15.0  16,000 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories  Danbury, CT        15.3  49,900 
Linens 'N  
 Things         Home Accessories  Henderson, NV      19.3  37,700 
Linens 'N 
 Things         Home Accessories  Spring, TX         19.3  36,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies   Riverside, CA      14.2  30,000 
OfficeMax       Office Supplies   Westbury,  NY      13.6  20,200 
Speedy Brake    Auto Service      Akron, OH          15.4   5,500 
                                                    ----- ------- 
Average / Total                                      14.7 969,700 
                                                    ===== ======= 
 
(1)  The Company acquired these properties as undeveloped land and as 
of November 1, 1997 was funding construction and other costs related 
to the development of the properties by the tenants.  The tenants have 
entered into leases with the Company covering these properties and are 
contractually obligated to complete construction on a timely basis and 
to pay construction cost overruns to the extent they exceed the 
construction budget by more than a predetermined percentage. 
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   Distributions 
    ------------- 
 
Cash distributions paid during the first nine months of 1997 and 1996 
were $32.6 million and $37.3 million, respectively.  The 1996 cash 
distributions include a special distribution of $5.3 million in 
January 1996. 
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company paid nine 
monthly distributions of $0.1575 per share, totaling $1.4175 per 
share.  For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company paid 
nine monthly distributions of $0.155 per share totaling $1.395 per 
share and a special distribution of $0.23 per share in January 1996. 
In September and October 1997, the Company declared two distributions 
of $0.1575 per share which were paid on October 15, 1997 and will be 
paid on November 17, 1997, respectively. 
 
 
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ("FFO") 
============================= 
 
FFO for the third quarter of 1997 was $12.6 million versus $11.7 
million during the third quarter of 1996, an increase of $951,000 or 
8.2%.  FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $37.4 
million versus $34.6 million during the comparable period of 1996, an 
increase of $2.8 million or 8.2%. 
 
Realty Income defines FFO as net income before gain on sales of 
properties, plus provision for impairment losses, plus depreciation 
and amortization.  In accordance with the recommendations of the 
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), 
amortization of deferred financing costs are not added back to net 
income to calculate FFO.  Amortization of financing costs are included 
in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. 
 
The following is a reconciliation of net income to FFO, distributions 
paid and weighted average number of shares outstanding for the third 
quarter of 1997 and 1996 (dollars in thousands): 
 
                                           1997          1996 
                                        =========     ========= 
Net income                              $  8,466      $  7,890 
Plus depreciation and amortization         4,706         4,052 
Plus provision for impairment losses          70            -- 
Less depreciation of furniture, 
  fixtures and equipment and 
  amortization of organization costs         (36)          (15) 
Less gain on sales of properties            (596)         (268) 
                                        ---------     --------- 
Total Funds From Operations             $ 12,610      $ 11,659 
                                        =========     ========= 

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(continued)

Cash Distributions Paid                 $ 10,864      $ 10,684 
FFO in excess of Cash Distributions     $  1,746      $    975 
Weighted average number of shares 
  outstanding                         22,999,536    22,977,501 
 
The following is a reconciliation of net income to FFO, distributions 
paid and weighted average number of shares outstanding for the nine 
months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (dollars in thousands): 
 
                                           1997          1996 
                                        =========     ========= 
Net income                              $ 24,719      $ 23,354 
Plus depreciation and amortization        13,654        12,175 
Plus provision for impairment losses         140           323 
Less depreciation of furniture, 
  fixtures and equipment and
  amortization of organization costs         (60)          (40) 
Less gain on sales of properties          (1,023)       (1,226) 
                                        ---------     --------- 
Total Funds From Operations             $ 37,430      $ 34,586 
                                        =========     ========= 
Regular Cash Distributions Paid         $ 32,586      $ 32,052 
FFO in excess of Regular Distributions  $  4,844      $  2,534 
Special Cash Distributions Paid               --      $  5,285 
Weighted average number of shares 
  outstanding                          22,993,205    22,976,974 

Management considers FFO to be an appropriate measure of the 
performance of an equity REIT.  FFO is used by financial analysts in 
evaluating REITs and can be one measure of a REIT's ability to make 
cash distribution payments.  Presentation of this information provides 
the reader with an additional measure to compare the performance of 
different REITs, although it should be noted that not all REITs 
calculate FFO the same way so comparisons with such REITs may not be 
meaningful. 
 
FFO is not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund cash 
needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as 
an indication of the Company's performance or to cash flows from 
operating, investing, and financing activities as a measure of 
liquidity or ability to make cash distributions or to pay debt 
service. 
 
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
===================== 
 
The following is a comparison of the three and nine months ended 
September 30, 1997 to the three and nine months ended 
September 30, 1996. 

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Rental revenue was $16.8 million for the quarter ended 
September 30, 1997 versus $13.8 million for the comparable quarter in 
1996, an increase of $3.0 million.  The increase in rental revenue was 
primarily due to the acquisition of 62 properties during 1996 and 64 
properties during the first nine months of 1997 (the "New 
Properties".) 

The New Properties generated revenue of $3.0 million in the third 
quarter of 1997 compared to $99,000 in the third quarter of 1996, an 
increase of $2.9 million.  At November 1, 1997 annualized contractual 
lease payments on the New Properties are approximately $17.9 million 
(excluding estimated rent from six properties under development and 
any percentage rents). 
 
Rental revenue was $48.3 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1997 versus $41.1 million for the comparable nine months 
in 1996, an increase of $7.2 million.  The increase in rental revenue 
was primarily due to the New Properties which generated revenue of 
$6.8 million in the first nine months of 1997 compared to $165,000 
during the first nine months of 1996, an increase of $6.7 million. 
 
Of the 795 properties in the portfolio as of September 30, 1997, 788 
are single-tenant properties with the remaining properties being 
multi-tenant properties.  As of September 30, 1997, 782 or over 99% of 
the 788 single-tenant properties were net leased with an average 
remaining lease term (excluding extension options) of approximately 
8.5 years.  At September 30, 1997, 781 or over 99% of the Company's 
788 single tenant properties had leases which provide for increases in 
rents through: (i) base rent increases tied to a consumer price index 
with adjustment ceilings; (ii) overage rent based on a percentage of 
the tenants' gross sales or (iii) fixed increases.  Some leases 
contain more than one of these clauses.  Percentage rent, which is 
included in rental revenue, was $216,000 during the third quarter of 
1997 and $247,000 for the comparable quarter in 1996.  Percentage rent 
during the first nine months of 1997 and 1996 was $586,000 and 
$567,000, respectively. 
 
Same store rents generated on 668 properties owned during all of both 
the third quarter of 1997 and 1996 increased by $253,000 or 1.9%, to 
$13.74 million from $13.49 million. Same store rents generated on the 
same 668 properties owned during all of both the first nine months of 
1997 and 1996 increased by $679,000 or 1.7%, to $41.05 million from 
$40.38 million. 
 









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The following table represents Realty Income's rental revenue by 
industry for the third quarter ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 
(dollars in thousands): 

                                  Three Months Ended
                     -------------------------------------------
                      September 30, 1997     September 30, 1996 
                     --------------------   -------------------- 
                      Rental    Percentage   Rental    Percentage 
Industry              Revenue    of Total    Revenue    of Total 
=================== =========== ========== =========== ========== 
Apparel Stores       $    14       0.1%     $    --        --% 
Automotive Parts       1,390       8.3        1,348       9.8 
Automotive Service     1,110       6.6          669       4.9 
Book Stores              121       0.7           --        -- 
Child Care             5,997      35.7        5,877      42.7 
Consumer Electronics   1,148       6.8           10       0.1 
Convenience Stores     1,048       6.2          666       4.8 
Home Furnishings         986       5.9          624       4.5 
Office Supplies          357       2.1           --        -- 
Pet Supplies              63       0.4           --        -- 
Restaurants            3,298      19.6        3,407      24.7 
Shoe Stores               24       0.1           --        -- 
Video Rental              36       0.2           --        -- 
Other                  1,209       7.3        1,176       8.5 
                    --------     ------    --------     ------ 
Total               $ 16,801     100.0%    $ 13,777     100.0% 
                    ========     ======    ========     ====== 
 
The following table represents Realty Income's rental revenue by 
industry for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 
(dollars in thousands): 

                                  Nine Months Ended
                     -------------------------------------------
                      September 30, 1997     September 30, 1996 
                     --------------------   -------------------- 
                      Rental    Percentage   Rental    Percentage 
Industry              Revenue    of Total    Revenue    of Total 
=================== =========== ========== =========== ========== 
 
Apparel  Stores      $    14        --%     $    --        --% 
Automotive Parts       4,295       8.9        4,186      10.2 
Automotive Service     3,008       6.2        1,910       4.6 
Book Stores              273       0.6           --        -- 
Child Care            17,776      36.8       17,413      42.4 
Consumer Electronics   3,262       6.8           10        -- 
Convenience Stores     2,650       5.5        1,959       4.8 
Home Furnishings       2,529       5.2        1,872       4.5 
Office Supplies          596       1.2           --        -- 
Pet Supplies              71       0.1           --        -- 

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(continued)                      Nine Months Ended
                     -------------------------------------------
                      September 30, 1997     September 30, 1996 
                     --------------------   -------------------- 
                      Rental    Percentage   Rental    Percentage 
Industry              Revenue    of Total    Revenue    of Total 
=================== =========== ========== =========== ========== 
Restaurants           10,066      20.9       10,186      24.8 
Shoe Stores               24       0.1           --        -- 
Video Rental              36       0.1           --        -- 
Other                  3,656       7.6        3,570       8.7 
                    --------     ------    --------     ------ 
Total               $ 48,256     100.0%    $ 41,106     100.0% 
                    ========     ======    ========     ====== 

Unleased properties are a factor in determining gross revenue 
generated and property costs incurred by the Company.  At 
September 30, 1997, the Company had seven properties (one of which is 
a multi-tenant property) that were not under lease as compared to 
eight at September 30, 1996.  At September 30, 1997, 788 or over 99% 
of the 795 properties in the portfolio were under lease agreements 
with third party tenants. 
 
Interest and other revenue during the third quarter of 1997 and 1996 
totaled $42,000 and $63,000, respectively.  The decrease of $21,000 
was due to lower average cash and cash equivalent balances in the 
third quarter of 1997.  Interest and other revenue for the first nine 
months of 1997 and 1996 totaled $190,000 and $148,000, respectively, 
an increase of $42,000.  The increase in the first nine months of 1997 
was primarily due to interest earned on bond offering proceeds in 
excess of the $93.7 million used to payoff the credit facility in 
May 1997.  These proceeds were invested in new properties during May 
and June 1997. 
 
Depreciation and amortization was $4.7 million in the third quarter of 
1997 versus $4.1 million for the comparable quarter in 1996 and $13.7 
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 versus $12.2 
million for the comparable nine months in 1996.  The increase in 1997 
was primarily due to depreciation of the New Properties. 
 
General and administrative expenses increased by $66,000 to $1.34 
million in the third quarter of 1997 versus $1.27 million in 1996.  
The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due 
to an increase in property acquisition expenses.  General and 
administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 7.9% 
in the third quarter of 1997 as compared to 9.2% in 1996.
 
General and administrative expenses increased by $53,000 to $3.92 
million in the first nine months of 1997 versus $3.87 million in 1996.  
The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due 
to an increase in property acquisition expenses and employee costs.  
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue 

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decreased to 8.1% in the first nine months of 1997 as compared to 9.4% 
in 1996.  During the second and third quarter of 1997, the Company 
increased its number of employees to 44.  The increase in employees is 
anticipated to increase general and administrative expenses on an 
annualized basis by $250,000 or less than one half of one percent of 
FFO on an annualized basis. 
 
Property expenses are broken down into costs associated with non-net 
leased multi-tenant properties, unleased single-tenant properties 
and general portfolio expenses.  Expenses related to the multi-tenant 
and unleased single-tenant properties include, but are not limited to, 
property taxes, maintenance, insurance, utilities, property 
inspections, bad debt expense and legal fees.  General portfolio costs 
include, but are not limited to, insurance, legal, property 
inspections and title search fees.  At September 30, 1997, seven 
properties were available for lease as compared to eight at 
September 30, 1996. 
 
Property expenses were $409,000 in the third quarter of 1997 and 
$397,000 in the comparable quarter of 1996, an increase of $12,000.  
Property expenses were roughly flat at approximately $1.3 million 
during the first nine months of 1997 and 1996. 
 
Interest expense in the third quarter of 1997 increased by $2.0 
million to $2.5 million, as compared to $497,000 during the third 
quarter of 1996.  The following is a summary of the five components of 
interest expense for the third quarter of 1997 and 1996 (dollars in 
thousands): 
 
                                      1997     1996    Net Change 
                                    ------    -----    ---------- 
Interest on outstanding loans 
   and notes                        $2,405    $ 453      $1,952 
Credit facility commitment fees         44       40           4 
Amortization of credit facility 
   origination costs and deferred 
   bond financing costs                 83       55          28 
Amortization of the gain on the 
   treasury lock agreement             (29)      --         (29) 
Interest capitalized                   (53)     (51)         (2) 
                                    ------     ----      ------ 
Totals                              $2,450    $ 497      $1,953 
                                    ======    =====      ====== 
 
Interest incurred during the third quarter in 1997 was $2.0 million 
higher than in 1996, due to an increase in the average outstanding 
balances and a higher average interest rate.  The higher average 
interest rate was due to interest on the Notes issued in May 1997.  
During the third quarter of 1997, the average outstanding balances and 
interest rate (after taking into effect amortization of the gain on 
the treasury lock agreement) were $125.7 million and 7.50% as compared 
to $26.1 million and 6.92% during the comparable period in 1996.  

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During the third quarter of 1997, the credit facility's average interest
rate was 6.91% and average outstanding balance was $15.7 million. 
 
Interest expense in the first nine months of 1997 increased by $4.3 
million to $5.8 million, as compared to $1.5 million during the first 
nine months of 1996.  The following is a summary of the five 
components of interest expense for the first nine months of 1997 and 
1996 (dollars in thousands): 

                                     1997     1996   Net Change 
                                   ------   ------   ---------- 
Interest on outstanding loans 
  and notes                        $5,654   $1,305     $4,349 
Credit facility commitment fees        99      124        (25) 
Amortization of credit facility 
  origination costs and deferred 
  bond financing costs                199      164         35 
Amortization of the gain on the 
  treasury lock agreement             (46)      --        (46) 
Interest capitalized                 (135)     (91)       (44) 
                                   ------    ------    ------ 
Totals                             $5,771   $1,502     $4,269 
                                   ======   =======    ====== 
 
Interest incurred during the first nine months of 1997 on all 
outstanding loans and notes was $4.3 million higher than in 1996 due 
to an increase in the average outstanding balances and higher average 
interest rate.  The higher average interest rate was due to interest 
on the Notes issued in May 1997.  During the first nine months of 
1997, the average outstanding balances and interest rate (after taking 
into effect amortization of the gain on the treasury lock agreement) 
were $102.9 million and 7.29% as compared to $25.1 million and 6.96% 
during the comparable period of 1996.  During the first nine months of 
1997, the credit facility's average outstanding balance and interest 
rate were $43.3 million and 6.81%. 
 
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the 
asset may not be recoverable. In the third quarter of 1997, a $70,000 
charge was taken to reduce the net carrying value on one property 
because it became held for sale.  During the first nine months of 
1997, a $140,000 charge was taken on two properties.  In the first 
nine months of 1996, a $323,000 charge was taken to reduce the net 
carrying value on two properties because they became held for sale.  
No charge was recorded for impairment losses in the third quarter of 
1996.  Three of these four properties have been sold. 
 
The Company anticipates a small number of property sales will occur in 
the normal course of business.  During the third quarter of 1997, the 
Company sold two properties (one restaurant and one child care center) 
for $1.0 million and recognized a gain of $596,000.  During the 

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comparable period of 1996, the Company sold three properties (two 
restaurant and one multi-tenant) for $1.4 million and recognized a 
gain of $268,000. 
 
During the first nine months of 1997, the Company sold nine properties 
(six restaurant, two child care centers and one multi-tenant location) 
for a total of $3.9 million and recorded a gain of $1.0 million.  
During the comparable period of 1996, the Company sold five properties 
(four restaurant and one multi-tenant) for $3.6 million and recognized 
a gain of $1.2 million. 

For the third quarter of 1997, the Company had net income of $8.5 
million versus $7.9 million in 1996.  The $576,000 increase in net 
income is primarily due to the increase in rental revenue from New 
Properties of $2.9 million and an increase in same store rents on 668 
properties owned during both periods of $253,000, which were partially 
offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization and interest 
expense, totaling $2.6 million. 
 
For the first nine months 1997, the Company had net income of $24.7 
million versus $23.4 million in 1996.  The $1.4 million increase in 
net income is primarily due to the increase in rental revenue from New 
Properties of $6.7 million and an increase in same store rents on 668 
properties owned during both periods of $679,000, which were partially 
offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization and interest 
expense, totaling $5.7 million. 
 
 
PROPERTIES 
========== 
 
As of October 1, 1997, Realty Income owned a diversified portfolio of 
795 properties in 42 states consisting of over 6.1 million square feet 
of leasable space.  The portfolio consists of two apparel stores, 98 
automotive parts and accessories stores, 78 automotive service 
locations, one book store, 317 child care centers, 37 consumer 
electronics stores, 52 convenience stores, 14 home furnishings and 
accessories stores, seven office supplies stores, one pet supplies 
store, 167 restaurant facilities, one shoe store, eight video rental 
locations and 12 other properties.  Of the 795 properties, 731 or 92% 
were leased to national or regional retail chain operators; 41 or 5% 
were leased to franchisees of retail chain operators; 16 or 2% were 
leased to other tenant types; and seven or less than 1% were available 
for lease.  At October 1, 1997, over 98% of the properties were under 
net lease agreements.  Net leases typically require the tenant to be 
responsible for property operating costs including property taxes, 
insurance and expenses of maintaining the property. 
 
The Company's net leased retail properties are primarily leased to 
national and regional chain store operators.  At October 1, 1997, the 
properties averaged approximately 7,700 square feet of leaseable 
retail space on approximately 45,600 square feet of land.  Generally, 

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buildings are single-tenant retail properties with adequate parking on 
site to accommodate peak retail periods.  The properties tend to be on 
major thoroughfares with relatively high traffic counts and adequate 
access, egress and proximity to a sufficient population base to 
constitute a sufficient market or trade area for the retailer's 
business. 

The following table sets forth certain geographic diversification 
information regarding Realty Income's portfolio at October 1, 1997: 
 
               Number             Approx.              Percent of 
                 of              Leasable   Annualized Annualized 
               Proper-  Percent   Square       Base       Base 
State           ties    Leased     Feet       Rent (1)    Rent 
==========     =======  =======  ========  ===========  ======== 
Alabama            7      100%     49,800  $   452,000     0.6% 
Arizona           27       99     181,200    2,436,000     3.4 
California        54       92   1,031,900   10,846,000    15.0 
Colorado          43       98     236,400    3,107,000     4.3 
Connecticut        7      100     122,300    1,572,000     2.2 
Florida           48      100     457,300    4,231,000     5.9 
Georgia           44      100     252,500    3,502,000     4.8 
Idaho             11      100      52,000      659,000     0.9 
Illinois          28      100     192,200    2,416,000     3.3 
Indiana           22      100     117,600    1,385,000     1.9 
Iowa               8      100      51,700      457,000     0.6 
Kansas            17      100     176,000    1,873,000     2.6 
Kentucky          12      100      36,000      914,000     1.3 
Louisiana          2      100      10,700      126,000     0.2 
Maryland           6      100      34,900      508,000     0.7 
Massachusetts      5      100      25,900      542,000     0.8 
Michigan           5      100      26,900      356,000     0.5 
Minnesota         17      100     118,400    1,739,000     2.4 
Mississippi       12      100     128,900      902,000     1.2 
Missouri          27      100     163,600    1,924,000     2.7 
Montana            2      100      30,000      276,000     0.4 
Nebraska           9      100      93,700    1,091,000     1.5 
Nevada             6      100      66,900      760,000     1.1 
New Hampshire      1      100       6,400      125,000     0.2 
New Jersey         2      100      22,700      346,000     0.5 
New Mexico         3      100      12,000      103,000     0.1 
New York           7      100     106,500    2,272,000     3.1 
North Carolina    22      100      88,300    1,466,000     2.0 
Ohio              53      100     247,100    3,937,000     5.4 
Oklahoma          13      100      77,500      849,000     1.2 
Oregon            17      100      92,400    1,066,000     1.5 
Pennsylvania       5      100      44,300      676,000     0.9 
South Carolina    19      100      75,000    1,143,000     1.6 
South Dakota       1      100       6,100       79,000     0.1 
Tennessee         17      100     164,400    1,852,000     2.6 
Texas            133       99   1,074,700   10,173,000    14.1 

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(continued)    Number             Approx.              Percent of 
                 of              Leasable   Annualized Annualized 
               Proper-  Percent   Square       Base       Base 
State           ties    Leased     Feet       Rent (1)    Rent 
==========     =======  =======  ========  ===========  ======== 
Utah               7      100      45,400      591,000     0.8 
Virginia          17      100      81,500    1,339,000     1.9 
Washington        42       98     249,700    2,977,000     4.1 
West Virginia      2      100      16,800      147,000     0.2 
Wisconsin         11      100      60,500      738,000     1.0 
Wyoming            4      100      20,100      264,000     0.4 
               -----     -----  ---------  -----------   ------ 
Totals           795       99%  6,148,200  $72,217,000   100.0% 
               =====     =====  =========  ===========   ======

(1)  Annualized base rent is calculated by multiplying the monthly 
contractual base rent as of October 1, 1997 for each of the properties 
by 12, except that, for the properties under construction, estimated 
contractual base rent for the first month of the respective leases is 
used instead of base rent as of October 1, 1997.  The estimated 
contractual base rent for the properties under construction is based 
upon the estimated acquisition costs of the properties.  Annualized 
base rent does not include percentage rents (i.e., additional rent 
calculated as a percentage of the tenant's gross sales above a 
specified level), if any, that may be payable under leases covering 
certain of the properties.  Percentage rent totaled $1.7 million in 1996.
 
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the 
Company's properties as of October 1, 1997, classified according to 
the business of the respective tenants: 
 
                             Approx. Realty 
                              Total  Income   Approx.     Annual- 
                              Loca-  Owned   Leasable      ized 
                Industry      tions  Loca-    Square       Base 
Tenant          Segment        (1)   tions     Feet      Rent (2) 
==========      =========    ======= ======  ========  ========= 
APPAREL STORES 
- -------------- 
Bob's Stores    Apparel Store   30      2     98,000  $ 1,928,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
 
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & ACCESSORIES 
- ------------------------------ 
CSK Auto        Parts           580    79    409,200    4,223,000 
Discount Tire   Parts           310    18    104,900    1,178,000 
Other           Parts            --     1      3,400       49,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Automotive Parts 
       & Accessories                   98    517,500    5,450,000  
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
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(continued)                 Approx. Realty 
                              Total  Income   Approx.     Annual- 
                              Loca-  Owned   Leasable      ized 
                Industry      tions  Loca-    Square       Base 
Tenant          Segment        (1)   tions     Feet      Rent (2) 
==========      =========    ======= ======  ========  ========= 
 
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 
- ------------------ 
Econo Lube  
  N' Tune       Service         210    26     72,400    1,763,000 
Jiffy Lube      Service       1,400    35     82,700    2,257,000 
Q-Lube          Service         490     4      7,600      183,000 
R & S Strauss   Service         110     2     31,200      431,000 
Speedy Brake    Service       1,080    10     56,700      787,000 
Other           Service          --     1      3,100       42,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
  Total Automotive Service             78    253,700    5,463,000  
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

BOOK STORES 
- ----------- 
Barnes & Noble  Book Stores   1,010     1     30,000      450,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

CHILD CARE 
- ---------- 
Children's World Learning 
  Centers       Child Care      530   134    964,000   13,916,000 
Kinder-Care Learning 
   Centers      Child Care    1,150    13     79,800    1,087,000 
La Petite 
  Academy       Child Care      790   167    959,000    8,751,000 
Other           Child Care       --     3     13,300       70,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
Total Child Care                      317  2,016,100   23,824,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 
- -------------------- 
Best Buy        Electronics     270     3    150,900    1,738,000 
Rex Stores      Electronics     230    34    408,300    2,694,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Consumer Electronics         37    559,200    4,432,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 




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(continued)                 Approx. Realty 
                              Total  Income   Approx.     Annual- 
                              Loca-  Owned   Leasable      ized 
                Industry      tions  Loca-    Square       Base 
Tenant          Segment        (1)   tions     Feet      Rent (2) 
==========      =========    ======= ======  ========  ========= 
CONVENIENCE STORES 
- ------------------ 
7-ELEVEN        Convenience  20,240     3      9,700      235,000 
Dairy Mart      Convenience   1,020    22     66,500    1,523,000 
East Coast Oil  Convenience      40     3      8,800      286,000 
QuikTrip        Convenience     330     9     28,800      924,000 
The Pantry      Convenience     400    14     34,400    1,333,000 
Other           Convenience      --     1      2,100            0 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Convenience Stores           52    150,300    4,301,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES 
- ------------------------------ 
Aaron Rents     Furnishings     290     6    258,000      888,000 
Levitz          Furnishings     130     4    376,400    2,502,000 
Linens 'N  
  Things        Accessories     170     4    170,100    1,753,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Home Furnishings  
      & Accessories                    14    804,500    5,143,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

OFFICE SUPPLIES 
- --------------- 
OfficeMax      Office Supplies  560     5    125,900    1,759,000 
Staples        Office Supplies  560     2     48,600      456,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Office Supplies               7    174,500    2,215,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ----------

PET SUPPLIES 
- ------------ 
Petco          Pet Supplies     340     1     16,000      253,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ----------

RESTAURANTS 
- ----------- 
Carvers        Dinner House      90     3     26,600      495,000 
Don Pablo's    Dinner House      70     7     60,700      611,000 
Other          Dinner House      --    12     93,100      887,000 
Golden Corral  Family           460    85    501,200    6,616,000 
Sizzler        Family           630     7     37,600      848,000 
Other          Family            --     2     11,600      108,000 

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(continued)                 Approx. Realty 
                              Total  Income   Approx.     Annual- 
                              Loca-  Owned   Leasable      ized 
                Industry      tions  Loca-    Square       Base 
Tenant          Segment        (1)   tions     Feet      Rent (2) 
==========      =========    ======= ======  ========  ========= 
Hardees        Fast Food      3,100     3     10,300      144,000 
Taco Bell      Fast Food      4,890    24     54,100    1,502,000 
Whataburger    Fast Food        520     9     23,000      616,000 
Other          Fast Food         --    15     50,000      878,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
    Total Restaurants                 167    868,200   12,705,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ----------

SHOE STORES 
- ----------- 
Just For Feet  Shoe Stores      660     1     16,000      332,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ----------

VIDEO RENTAL 
- ------------ 
Hollywood  
  Video        Video Rental      70     8     60,700    1,008,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 

TOTAL OTHER    Miscellaneous           12    583,500    4,713,000 
                                      ---  ---------   ---------- 
 
    Totals                            795  6,148,200  $72,217,000 
                                      ===  =========  =========== 
 
(1)  Approximate total number of retail locations in operation 
(including both corporate owned and franchised locations), based on 
information provided to the Company by the respective tenants. 
 
(2)  Annualized base rent is calculated by multiplying the monthly 
contractual base rent as of October 1, 1997 for each of the properties 
by 12, except that, for the properties under construction, estimated 
contractual base rent for the first month of the respective lease is 
used instead of base rent as of October 1, 1997.  The estimated 
contractual base rent for the properties under construction is based 
upon the estimated acquisition costs of the properties.  Annualized 
base rent does not include percentage rents (i.e., additional rent 
calculated as a percentage of the tenant's gross sales above a 
specified level), if any, that may be payable under leases covering 
certain of the properties.  Percentage rent totaled $1.7 million in 
1996.
 
Of the 795 properties in the portfolio,  788 are single-tenant 
properties with the remaining being multi-tenant properties. As of 
October 1, 1997, 782 or over 99% of the 788 single-tenant properties 
were net leased with an average remaining lease term (excluding 

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extension options) of approximately 8.5 years.  The following table 
sets forth certain information regarding the timing of initial lease 
term expirations (excluding extension options) on the Company's 782 
net leased, single tenant retail properties: 
 
                                                Percent of Total 
              Number of         Annualized         Annualized 
  Year     Leases Expiring     Base Rent (1)       Base Rent 
========   ===============     =============   ================= 
  1997            7            $   282,000             0.4% 
  1998            7                268,000             0.4 
  1999           27              1,228,000             1.8 
  2000           30              1,528,000             2.2 
  2001           53              4,015,000             5.9 
  2002           74              5,954,000             8.7 
  2003           66              5,137,000             7.5 
  2004          109              8,906,000            13.0 
  2005           87              6,123,000             9.0 
  2006           28              2,390,000             3.5 
  2007           85              5,413,000             7.9 
  2008           43              3,611,000             5.3 
  2009           12                898,000             1.3 
  2010           38              3,176,000             4.6 
  2011           34              4,394,000             6.4 
  2012           33              3,946,000             5.7 
  2013            4              1,853,000             2.7 
  2014            4                458,000             0.7 
  2015           26              4,914,000             7.2 
  2016            7              1,357,000             2.0 
  2017            7              2,504,000             3.7 
  2018            1                 39,000             0.1 
              ---------       ------------         ------- 
  Totals        782 (2)        $68,394,000           100.0% 
              =========       ============         ======= 
 
(1)  Annualized base rent is calculated by multiplying the monthly 
contractual base rent as of October 1, 1997 for each of the properties 
by 12, except that, for the properties under construction, estimated 
contractual base rent for the first month of the respective leases is 
used instead of base rent as of October 1, 1997.  The estimated 
contractual base rent for the properties under construction is based 
upon the estimated acquisition costs of the properties.  Annualized 
base rent does not include percentage rents (i.e., additional rent 
calculated as a percentage of the tenant's gross sales above a 
specified level), if any, that may be payable under leases covering 
certain of the properties.  Percentage rent totaled $1.7 million in 1996.

(2)  The table does not include seven multi-tenant properties (one of 
which is vacant) and six vacant, unleased single-tenant properties 
owned by the Company.  The lease expirations for properties under 
construction are based on the estimated date of completion of such 
properties.  
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IMPACT OF INFLATION 
- ------------------- 

Tenant leases generally provide for limited increases in rent as a 
result of increases in the tenant's sales volumes and/or increases in 
the consumer price index.  Management expects that inflation will 
cause these lease provisions to result in increases in rent over time.  
However, during times when inflation is greater than increases in rent 
as provided for in the leases, rent increases may not keep up with the 
rate of inflation. 
 
Over 98% of the properties in the portfolio are leased to tenants 
under net leases in which the tenant is responsible for property costs 
and expenses.  These features in the leases reduce the Company's 
exposure to rising property expenses due to inflation. 
 
Inflation and increased costs may have an adverse impact on the 
tenants if increases in the tenant's operating expenses exceed 
increases in revenue. 
 
 
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION 
=========================== 
 
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 
 
A.  Exhibits: 
 
    Exhibit No.     Description 
    ===========     =========== 

        3.1         Amended and Restated Bylaws of Realty Income 
                    Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the 
                    Company's 10-Q for the quarter ended 
                    September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by 
                    reference) 
 
        3.2         Articles of Incorporation of Realty Income 
                    Corporation (filed as Appendix B to the 
                    Company's Proxy Statement and incorporated 
                    herein by reference) 
 
        4.1         Form of Indenture dated as of May 6, 1997 
                    between the Company and The Bank of New York 
                    (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 
                    8-K dated May 5, 1997 and incorporated herein 
                    by reference) 
 
        4.2         Pricing Committee Resolutions and Form of 
                    7 3/4% Notes due 2007 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 
                    to the Company's 8-K dated May 5, 1997 and 
                    incorporated herein by reference) 

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        4.3         First Supplemental Indenture dated as of 
                    May 28, 1997 between the Company and The Bank 
                    of New York (incorporated by reference to the 
                    Company's Form 8-B12B dated July 29, 1997 and 
                    incorporated herein by reference) 
 
        4.4         Specimen Stock Certificate for Registrant's 
                    Common Stock (incorporated by reference to 
                    the Company's Form 8-B12B dated July 29, 1997 
                    and incorporated herein by reference) 

       10.1         First Amendment to the Stock Incentive Plan, 
                    dated as of June 12, 1997 (incorporated by 
                    reference to the Company's Form 8-B12B dated 
                    July 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by 
                    reference) 
 
       10.2         Form of Employment Agreement between the 
                    Company and its Executive Officers 
                    (incorporated by reference to the Company's 
                    Form 8-B12B dated July 29, 1997 and 
                    incorporated herein by reference) 
 
       27           Financial Data Schedule 
 
    B.  No report on Form 8-K was filed by registrant during the 
        quarter for which this report is filed. 

        A report on Form 8-K was dated and filed on October 15, 1997 
        reporting the issuance of 2,700,000 shares of common stock as 
        a price of $27.00 per share on October 15, 1997.
 

                          SIGNATURE 
 
  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be 
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 
 
 
 
                    REALTY INCOME CORPORATION 
 
 
 
(Signature and Title)          /s/ GARY M. MALINO 
Date: November 12, 1997        ---------------------------------- 
                               Gary M. Malino, Senior Vice President 
                               Chief Financial Officer (Principal 
                               Financial and Accounting Officer) 
 

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                          EXHIBIT INDEX 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.     Description                                  Page 
===========     ===========                                  ---- 
 
    27          Financial Data Schedule.....................   37 
 
 











































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