As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 25, 2001

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                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

                  PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF
                     THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Filed by the Registrant [X]

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Check the appropriate box:
         [_]      Preliminary Proxy Statement
         [_]      Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only
                  (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)   (2))
         [_]      Definitive Proxy Statement
         [X]      Definitive Additional Materials
         [_]      Soliciting Material pursuant to Rule 14a-12


                      KRUPP REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - IV
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                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)


                                 Not Applicable
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     (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)


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October 26, 2001


                               PROXY VOTE REMINDER


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                      KRUPP REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - IV


Dear Investor:

We have not received your vote and it is imperative that we receive it before
the special meeting. If you have overlooked our previous mailing, please take
this time to review your proxy statement and vote your units.

Enclosed is a new proxy card for your convenience. Please sign the card and send
it back to us in the return postage paid envelope provided.

If it is more convenient, you can fax the signed proxy card to us at the
following fax number: (617) 423-8919.

Please contact our Investor Communications Department at 1-800-255-7877 if you
have any questions or concerns regarding your investment.