<Page> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 -------------- FORM 10-Q (Mark One) /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE - --- ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE - --- ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________________ to ________________________ Commission file number 0-12138 NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) <Table> MASSACHUSETTS 04-2619298 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 39 BRIGHTON AVENUE, ALLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02134 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (617) 783-0039 </Table> NOT APPLICABLE (Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report) Indicate by check / / 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 --- --- <Page> INDEX PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION <Table> <Caption> Page No. Item 1. Financial Statements. Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 1 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001 2 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital 3 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001 4 Notes to Financial Statements 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 17 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION SIGNATURES 18 </Table> <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS <Table> <Caption> MARCH 31, 2002 DECEMBER 31, (UNAUDITED) 2001 ----------- ----------- ASSETS Rental Properties $73,262,667 $73,941,098 Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,298,886 16,690,943 Rents Receivable 554,122 513,181 Real Estate Tax Escrows 287,473 332,282 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 2,183,581 2,190,978 Investment in Partnership 1,558,749 1,944,060 Financing and Leasing Fees 789,845 816,414 ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $96,935,323 $96,428,956 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Mortgages Payable $79,410,799 $79,613,051 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 1,036,522 1,163,606 Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits 3,211,214 3,171,127 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities 83,658,535 83,947,784 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 9) Partners' Capital 173,252 units outstanding in 2002 and 2001 13,276,788 12,481,172 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL $96,935,323 $96,428,956 =========== =========== </Table> See notes to consolidated financial statements. 1 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME <Table> <Caption> Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Revenue Rental income $7,355,909 $6,651,487 Laundry and sundry income 57,639 62,566 ---------- ---------- 7,413,548 6,714,053 ---------- ---------- Expense Administrative 369,656 300,832 Depreciation and amortization 1,065,050 1,033,607 Interest 1,611,746 1,616,955 Management fees 300,454 273,151 Operating 726,598 882,561 Renting 64,965 26,310 Repairs and maintenance 681,094 629,794 Taxes and insurance 751,076 608,942 ---------- ---------- 5,570,639 5,372,152 ---------- ---------- Income from Operations 1,842,909 1,341,901 ---------- ---------- Other Income (Loss) Interest income 66,304 212,028 (Loss) from investment in partnership (5,808) 0 ---------- ---------- 60,496 212,028 ---------- ---------- Net Income 1,903,405 1,553,929 ========== ========== Net Income per Unit $ 10.98 $ 8.97 ======= ======= Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding 173,252 173,252 ======= ======= </Table> See notes to consolidated financial statements. 2 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> Limited --------------------------------- General Class A Class B Partnership Total ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, January 1, 2001 $ 7,113,724 $ 1,692,964 $ 89,132 $ 8,895,820 Distribution to Partners (1,535,991) (364,798) (19,200) (1,919,989) Net Income 1,243,143 295,247 15,539 1,553,929 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, March 31, 2001 $ 6,820,876 $ 1,623,413 $ 85,471 $ 8,529,760 =========== =========== =========== =========== Units authorized and Issued, net of 6,973 Treasury Units at March 31, 2001 138,602 32,918 1,732 173,252 =========== =========== =========== =========== Balance, January 1, 2002 $ 9,982,006 $ 2,374,180 $ 124,986 $12,481,172 Distribution to Partners (886,231) (210,480) (11,078) (1,107,789) Net Income 1,522,723 361,647 19,035 1,903,405 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, March 31, 2002 $10,618,498 $ 2,525,347 $ 132,943 $13,276,788 =========== =========== =========== =========== Units authorized and Issued, net of 6,973 Treasury Units at March 31, 2002 138,602 32,918 1,732 173,252 =========== =========== =========== =========== </Table> See notes to consolidated financial statements 3 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS <Table> <Caption> Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ------------ ----------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income $ 1,903,405 $ 1,553,929 ------------ ----------- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 1,065,050 1,033,607 Loss from investment in joint venture 5,808 0 Change in assets and liabilities (Increase) in rents receivable (40,941) (21,390) (Increase) in financing and leasing fees (15,867) (60,337) (Decrease) in accounts payable (127,084) (127,341) (Increase) decrease in real estate tax escrow 44,809 (5,209) Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 7,397 53,610 Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits 40,087 24,989 ------------ ------------ Total Adjustments 979,259 897,929 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 2,882,664 2,451,858 ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Investing Activities Distribution from Partnership 379,503 0 Purchase and improvement of rental properties (344,183) (303,285) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 35,320 (303,285) ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Financing Activities Principal payments of mortgages payable (202,252) (187,638) Distributions to partners (1,107,789) (1,919,989) ------------ ------------ Net cash (used in) financing activities (1,310,041) (2,107,627) ------------ ------------ Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,607,943 40,946 Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of year 16,690,943 14,478,972 ------------ ------------ Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of year $18,298,886 $ 14,519,918 =========== ============ </Table> See notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1--SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES LINE OF BUSINESS: New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership ("NERA" or the "Partnership") was organized in Massachusetts during 1977. NERA and its subsidiaries own and operate various residential apartment buildings, condominium units and commercial properties located in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. NERA has also made investments in other real estate partnerships and has participated in other real estate-related activities, primarily located in Massachusetts. In connection with the mortgages referred to in Note 5, a substantial number of NERA's properties are owned by separate subsidiaries without any change in the historical cost basis. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NERA and its subsidiaries. NERA has a 99.67% to 100% ownership interest in each subsidiary except for the limited liability company formed in November 2001, in which the Partnership has a 50% interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the "Partnerships." Minority interests are not recorded, since they are insignificant. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership accounts for its investment in its fifty-percent owned investment Partnership using the equity method. ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES: The preparation of the financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. REVENUE RECOGNITION: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. Amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. RENTAL PROPERTIES: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Rental properties are depreciated on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of rental properties may be impaired, an analysis of recoverability is performed. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset's carrying value to determine if a write-down to fair value or discounted cash flow value is required. FINANCING AND LEASING FEES: Financing fees are capitalized and amortized, using the interest method, over the life of the related mortgages. Leasing fees are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease. INCOME TAXES: The financial statements have been prepared under the basis that NERA and its subsidiaries are entitled to tax treatment as partnerships. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes on income has been recorded. CASH EQUIVALENTS: The Partnerships consider cash equivalents to be all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. SEGMENT REPORTING: Operating segments are revenue-producing components of the Partnership for which separate financial information is produced internally for management. Under the definition, NERA operated, for all periods presented, as a single segment. 5 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 1--SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: Comprehensive income is defined as changes in partners' equity exclusive of transactions with owners (such as capital contributions and dividends). NERA did not have any comprehensive income items in 2002 and 2001, other than net income as reported. INCOME PER UNIT: Net income per unit has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of units outstanding during each year presented. The Partnership has no dilutive units and, therefore, basic net income per unit is the same as diluted net income per unit. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The Partnerships' properties are located in New England, and the Partnerships are subject to the general economic risks related thereto. No single tenant accounted for more than 5% of the Partnerships' revenues in 2002 or 2001. The Partnerships make their temporary cash investments with high-credit-quality financial institutions or purchase money market accounts invested in U.S. Government securities or mutual funds invested in government bonds. At March 31, 2002, substantially all of the Partnerships' cash and cash equivalents were held in interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 1.18% to 1.44%. At March 31, 2002 and 2001, approximately $17,997,000 and $14,320,000 of cash and cash equivalents exceeded federally insured amounts. ADVERTISING EXPENSE: Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $17,399 and $15,729 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. NOTE 2--RENTAL PROPERTIES As of March 31, 2002, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,123 residential apartment units in 20 residential and mixed-use complexes (collectively, the "Apartment Complexes"). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex and one condominium unit in a separate residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the "Condominium Units"). The Condominium Units are located primarily in the greater metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts area. Additionally, as of March 31, 2002, the Subsidiary Partnerships owned commercial shopping centers in East Hampton, Connecticut and Framingham, Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the "Commercial Properties." 6 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 2--RENTAL PROPERTIES (CONTINUED) Rental properties consist of the following: <Table> <Caption> MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, USEFUL 2002 2001 LIFE ----------- ----------- ----------- Land, improvements, and parking lots $16,186,985 $16,185,485 10-31 years Buildings and improvements 78,792,939 78,671,755 15-31 years Kitchen cabinets 1,692,391 1,646,814 5-10 years Carpets 1,629,557 1,578,655 5-10 years Air conditioning 184,735 184,735 7-10 years Laundry equipment 44,588 43,802 5-7 years Elevators 177,972 175,557 20 years Swimming pools 84,048 80,198 10 years Equipment 1,162,150 1,082,807 5-7 years Motor vehicles 90,543 90,543 5 years Fences 55,254 39,654 5-10 years Furniture and fixtures 607,072 584,046 5-7 years Smoke alarms 54,338 54,338 5-7 years ----------- ----------- 100,762,572 100,418,389 Less accumulated depreciation 27,499,905 26,477,291 ----------- ----------- $73,262,667 $73,941,098 =========== =========== </Table> In March 2002, the Partnership signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 69-unit residential apartment complex located in Norwood, Massachusetts for $7,200,000. The Partnership will assume a first mortgage of approximately $3,800,000 with an interest rate of 7.08%, amortizing over 25 years and maturing in 2007. The seller is financing $1,750,000 at an interest rate of 6%, interest only, for 5 years. The balance of $1,650,000 will be funded from cash reserves. The completion of this transaction is dependent on the assumption of the first mortgage and receipt of acceptable inspections and other due diligence reports. NOTE 3--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Partnerships' properties are managed by an entity which is owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner. The management fee is equal to 4% of rental revenue and laundry income. Total fees paid were $300,454 and $273,151 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Security deposits are held in escrow by the management company (see Note 6). The management company also receives a mortgage servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 1/2% of the monthly outstanding balance of mortgages receivable resulting from the sale of property. There was no mortgage servicing fee paid in the year ended December 31, 2001 or the three months ended March 31, 2002. The Partnership Agreement also permits the General Partner or management company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. During the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 approximately $162,000 and $172,000 was charged to NERA for legal, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services and supervision of capital improvements. Approximately $44,000 and $30,000 was capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 in rental properties. Included in the 2002 expenses referred to above, approximately $71,000 is recorded in repairs and maintenance and $47,000 in administrative expense. Included in the 2001 expenses referred to above, approximately $58,000 is recorded in 7 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 3--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) repairs and maintenance, $43,000 in administrative expense, and $41,000 in renting expense. Additionally in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 the Partnership paid to the management company $20,000, for in-house accounting services, which were previously provided by an outside company. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 is $157,035 and $155,206 due to the management company. The Partnership Agreement entitles the General Partner or the management company to receive certain commissions upon the sale of Partnership property, only to the extent that total commissions do not exceed 3%. No commissions were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2002 or during the year ended December 31, 2001. In 1996, prior to becoming an employee and President of the management company, the current President performed asset management consulting services to the Partnership. This individual continues to perform this service and to receive an asset management fee from the Partnership, receiving $12,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and $50,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001. Included in prepaid expenses and other assets were amounts due from related parties of $1,042,490 at March 31, 2002 and $1,038,081 at December 31, 2001, respectively, representing Massachusetts tenant security deposits which are held for the Partnerships by another entity also owned by one of the shareholders of the General Partner (see Note 6). On November 8, 2001, the Partnership, the majority shareholder of the General Partner and the President of the management company formed a Limited Liability Company to purchase a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The ownership percentages are 50%, 47 1/2% and 2 1/2%, respectively. As part of this transaction, the Partnership advanced funds in excess of its 50% percent interest and received interest income on this excess, at 8%. A mortgage of approximately $8,000,000 was taken out on this property on December 27, 2001, and the funds in excess of the required equity were returned to the members in proportion to their ownership interest so their respective capital contributions are currently proportionate to their ownership interest. The interest income paid to the Partnership in 2001 was $30,003. NOTE 4--OTHER ASSETS Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 is approximately $602,000 and $552,000, respectively, held in escrow to pay future capital improvements. Financing and leasing fees of $789,845 and $816,414 are net of accumulated amortization of $1,200,000 and $1,157,600 at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. 8 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 5--MORTGAGES PAYABLE At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At March 31, 2002, the interest rate on these loans ranged from 6.52% to 8.78 %, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $600,000, including interest, to various dates through 2016. Although the majority of loans mature within ten years, they are being amortized on a basis between 25 and 27.5 years. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties. See Note 12 for fair value information. The Partnerships have pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these mortgages. Approximate annual maturities are as follows: <Table> 2003-current maturities $ 832,000 2004 895,000 2005 971,000 2006 13,004,000 2007 784,000 Thereafter 62,925,000 ----------- $79,411,000 =========== </Table> In April 2001, the Partnership obtained a one year line of credit in the amount of $12,000,000, secured by the Property located at 62 Boylston Street. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership had not drawn on the line. The Partnership informed the lender that a renewal of this line of credit, effective for April 2002, will not be requested. NOTE 6--ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS The lease agreements for certain properties require tenants to maintain a one-month advance rental payment plus security deposits. Security deposits are held by another entity owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner (see Note 3). 9 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 7--PARTNERS' CAPITAL The Partnership has two categories of Limited Partners (Class A and B) and one category of General Partner (General Partner). Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, Class B units and General Partnership units must represent 19% and 1%, respectively, of the total units outstanding. All classes have equal profit-sharing and distribution rights in proportion to their ownership interests. In February 2002, the Partnership voted to change its dividend policy from semi-annual to quarterly and declared a quarterly dividend of $6.40 per unit, payable on March 31, 2002. On May 6, 2002, the Partnership declared a dividend of $6.40 per unit payable on June 30, 2002. The Partnership declared distributions of $17.70 per unit in 2001. The Partnership has entered into a deposit agreement with an agent to facilitate public trading of limited partners' interests in Class A units. Under the terms of this agreement, the holders of Class A units have the right to exchange each Class A unit for 10 Depositary Receipts. The following is information on the net income per Depositary Receipt: <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 2001 ----- ----- Net income per Depository Receipt $1.10 $0.90 ===== ===== </Table> NOTE 8--TREASURY UNITS Treasury units at March 31, 2002 are as follows: <Table> Class A 5,681 Class B 1,228 General Partnership 64 ----- 6,973 ===== </Table> NOTE 9--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES From time to time, the Partnerships are involved in various ordinary routine litigation incidental to their business. The Partnerships are not involved in any material pending legal proceedings. The Partnership has committed, subject to final approvals, to construct 20 additional residential units at the Westgate Apartments in Woburn, Massachusetts. The total cost of these units will be approximately $3,500,000, to be funded from cash reserves. The Partnership has signed a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a condominium in Brockton, Massachusetts. The sale price is $115,000 and the gain on the sale will be approximately $99,000. The sale should be complete in the second quarter of 2002. 10 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 10--RENTAL INCOME During the three months ended March 31, 2002, approximately 91% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. The remaining 9% was related to commercial properties which have minimum future rental income on noncancellable operating leases as follows: <Table> <Caption> Commercial Property Leases ----------- 2003 $ 2,081,000 2004 2,071,000 2005 1,826,000 2006 1,453,000 2007 1,313,000 Thereafter 8,231,000 ----------- $16,975,000 =========== </Table> The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals which may be received under various leases in connection with percentage rents, common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals were approximately $122,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and $461,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001, respectively. Rents receivable are net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $131,146 and $77,752 at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. NOTE 11--CASH FLOW INFORMATION During the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, cash paid for interest was $1,589,271 and $1,603,886 respectively. 11 <Page> NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 12--FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following methods and assumptions were used by the Partnership in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents, other assets, investment in partnerships, accounts payable, and advance rents and security deposits: Fair value approximates the carrying value of such assets and liabilities. Mortgage notes payable: Fair value is generally based on estimated future cash flows discounted using the quoted market rate for an independent source of similar obligations. Refer to the table below for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of such instruments. <Table> <Caption> At March 31, 2002 At December 31, 2001 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Mortgage notes payable $79,410,799 $83,661,801 $79,613,051 $83,864,053 </Table> NOTE 13--TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS Taxable income reportable by the Partnership is different than financial statement income because of accelerated depreciation, different tax lives, and timing differences related to prepaid rents and allowances. Taxable income is approximately $122,000 greater than statement income for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 and approximately $500,000 greater than statement income for the year ended December 31, 2001 because of depreciation differences, non-deductible allowances and an increase in tenants' prepaid rental deposits. The cumulative tax basis of the Partnership's real estate at March 31, 2002 is approximately $2,000,000 greater than the statement basis. 12 <Page> ITEM 2--MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereof appearing elsewhere in this report. This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. Actual results or developments could differ materially from those projected in such statements as a result of certain factors set forth in the section below entitled "Factors That May Affect Future Results" and elsewhere in this Report. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2002 to the three months ended March 31, 2001. The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income from operations of $1,842,909 during the three months ended March 31, 2002, compared to $1,341,901 for the three months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $501,008. The primary factor contributing to the increase was the continued strength in the Partnership's residential real estate in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the prior year and an increase in rental rates at certain of the Partnership's properties. The rental activity is summarized as follows: <Table> <Caption> Occupancy Date May 1, 2002 May 4, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESIDENTIAL Units 2,143 2,143 Vacancies 45 29 Vacancy rate 2.1% 1.4% COMMERCIAL Total square feet 137,775 137,775 Vacancy 0 3,850 Vacancy rate 0 2.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <Caption> Rental Income (in thousands) 2002 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total rents $ 7,356 $ 6,651 Residential percentage 91% 91% Commercial percentage 9% 9% Contingent rentals $ 122 $ 146 </Table> Rental income for the three months ended March 31, 2002 was $7,355,909 compared to $6,651,487 for the three months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $704,422 (10%). This increase is primarily from the residential properties. Rental rates increased during 2001 offset by a slight increase in vacancy rates in 2002. During 2001, the Partnership completed significant 13 <Page> improvements to 62 Boylston Street, 1144 Commonwealth Avenue Apartments and Westgate Apartments in Woburn which resulted in rental revenue increases at each of these properties of approximately 10-15%. Rental income from the Partnership's residential properties represent approximately 91% of total rental income at both March 31, 2001 and 2002. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2002 were $5,570,639 compared to $5,372,152 for the three months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $198,487 (4%). Administrative expenses increased $68,824 (23%) due to an increase in salaries and wages. Repairs and maintenance expenses increased $51,300 (8%) due to an increase in salaries for the maintenance staff as well as continued refurbishing of Partnership properties. Renting expenses increased $38,655 (146%) consisting entirely of real estate commissions paid by the Partnership. During the first quarter of 2001, the rental market was fairly strong and there was very little turnover of tenants. As a result, the tenant generally paid the rental commission. The rental market changed in 2002 resulting in higher tenant turnover and a slight increase in vacancies. In an effort to sustain occupancy levels, the Partnership began paying the rental commission in 2002. This has resulted in a significant increase in renting expenses in 2002. Taxes and insurance increased $142,134 (23%) due to increased real estate taxes and insurance premiums. Operating expenses decreased $155,963 (18%) due to decreased heating costs and snow removal costs due to a milder winter in 2002 compared to 2001. Interest income decreased $145,724 (69%) due to a decline in the interest rates. Although the average cash balance available for investment has increased, the interest rates have dropped from 4-5% to 1-1.9% As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the three months ended March 31, 2002, was $1,903,405 compared to $1,553,929 for the three months ended March 31, 2001, an increase of $349,476 (22%). LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Partnership's principal source of cash during 2002 and 2001 was the collection of rents. The majority of cash and cash equivalents of $18,298,886 at March 31, 2002 and $16,690,943 at December 31, 2001 was held in interest-bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions. This increase of $1,607,943 at March 31, 2002 is summarized as follows: <Table> <Caption> Three months March 30, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- Cash provided by operating activities $ 2,882,664 $ 2,451,858 Cash provided by (used in) investing activities 35,320 (303,285) Cash (used in) financing activities (1,310,041) (2,107,627) ----------- ----------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,607,943 $ 40,946 =========== =========== </Table> 14 <Page> The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to the increase in operating income before depreciation expense. The increase in cash from investing activities in 2002 is due to distributions relating to the Partnership's 50% investment in an LLC as described below. The net cash used in financing activities is due to dividend distributions to the Partners as well as mortgage debt payments. In February 2002, the Partnership voted to change its dividend policy from a semi-annual to a quarterly distribution and declared a quarterly dividend of $6.40 per Unit, payable on March 31, 2002. On May 6, 2002, the Partnership declared a dividend of $6.40 per Unit payable on June 30, 2002. Total dividends paid in 2001 were $17.70 per Unit. On November 8, 2001, a newly formed limited liability company in which the Partnership has a 50% ownership interest acquired a 40 unit residential property in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The remaining 50% ownership interest in this limited liability company is owned by Harold Brown and the President of The Hamilton Company, the entity which manages the Partnership's properties. The total purchase price was $11,265,000. At closing, the Partnership paid $8,265,000 which was more than its 50% ownership interest. However, upon the subsequent financing of the property, the Partnership received greater than 50% of the resulting funds so that the partner's capital contributions are now proportionate to their respective ownership interests. During the three months ended March 31, 2002, the Partnership completed certain improvements to its properties at a total cost of $344,182. The most significant improvements were made at the following properties: $104,385 at 62 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts; $69,907 at the Westgate Apartments in Woburn, Massachusetts; $21,963 at the Hamilton Oaks Apartments in Brockton, Massachusetts and $20,096 at the Clovelly Apartments in Nashua, New Hampshire. In addition to the improvements made in the first quarter of 2002, the Partnership plans to invest approximately $3,249,000 in capital improvements in 2002. Approximately $1,717,000 is designated for 62 Boylston Street; approximately $271,000 is designated for Redwood Hills; approximately $250,000 is designated for 1144 Commonwealth Avenue; approximately $184,000 is designated for Hamilton Oaks and the balance is designated for various other residential properties. These improvements will be funded from escrow accounts established in connection with the refinancing of the applicable properties, as well as from the Partnership's cash reserves. The Partnership intends to construct 20 additional residential units at the Westgate Apartments in Woburn, Massachusetts. Presently, the Partnership has received approval from the conservation commission and is awaiting planning board approvals. The cost is estimated to be $3,500,000, which will be funded from cash reserves. In March 2002, the Partnership signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 69-unit residential apartment complex located in Norwood, Massachusetts for $7,200,000. The Partnership will assume a first mortgage of $3,800,000 with an interest rate of 7.08%; the 15 <Page> mortgage will be amortized over 25 years and will mature in 2007, with a final "balloon" payment of approximately $3,468,000 required. The seller will lend the Partnership $1,750,000 at a rate of 6%, interest only, for a term of 5 years or a shorter period if the first mortgage is refinanced. The balance of $1,650,000 will be funded from the Partnership's cash reserves. The completion of this transaction is dependent on the assumption of the first mortgage and receipt of acceptable inspections and other due diligence reports. Factors That May Affect Future Results Certain information contained herein includes forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). While forward looking statements reflect management's good-faith beliefs when those statements are made, caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward-looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnership's control and which can materially affect the Partnership's actual results, performance or achievements for 2002 and beyond. Along with risks detailed from time to time in the Partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, some factors that could cause the Partnership's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: - The Partnership depends on the real estate markets where its properties are located, and these markets may be adversely affected by local economic and market conditions, which are beyond the Partnership's control. - The Partnership is subject to general economic risks affecting the real estate industry, such as dependence on tenants' financial condition and the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on terms favorable to tenants in order to generate rental revenues. - The Partnership is subject to increases in heating and utility costs that may arise as a result of economic and market conditions. - The Partnership may fail to identify, acquire, construct or develop additional properties; may develop properties that do not produce a desired yield on invested capital; or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties. - Financing or refinancing of Partnership properties may not be available to the extent necessary or desirable, or may not be available on favorable terms. - Given the nature of the real estate business, the Partnership is subject to potential environmental liabilities, although management is not aware of any material environmental liabilities at this time. - Market interest rates could adversely affect the market prices for Class A Partnership Units and Depositary Receipts as well as performance and cash flow. 16 <Page> The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive or as an admission regarding the adequacy of disclosures made by the Partnership prior to the date hereof or the effectiveness of said Act. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The residential real estate market in the Greater Boston area softened during the fourth quarter of 2001 and the first quarter of 2002, and the Partnership anticipates the climate will remain the same in 2002. This may result in increases in vacancy rates and/or a reduction in some rents. Despite this change in the market, the Partnership does not foresee a significant effect on its cash flow. The Partnership believes its present cash reserves as well as anticipated rental revenue will be sufficient to fund its current operations and to finance current and planned improvements to its properties. Since the Partnership's long-term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. The Partnership will consider refinancing existing properties if the Partnership's cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions. ITEM 3--QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK As of March 31, 2002, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships collectively have approximately $79,410,000 in long-term debt, all of which earns interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. For information regarding the fair values and maturity dates of these debt obligations, see Notes 5 and 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional disclosures about market risk, see "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - -Factors that May Affect Future Results." 17 <Page> SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: May 15, 2002 NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: NEW REAL, INC., its General Partner* By: /s/ Ronald Brown ------------------ Ronald Brown, President * Functional equivalent of Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. 18