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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2019

BRT APARTMENTS CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland001-0717213-2755856
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission file No.)(IRS Employer I.D. No.)

60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 303, Great Neck, New York 11021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 516-466-3100


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock BRT NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) of Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b2 of this chapter).

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Explanatory Note

We are filing this current report on Form 8-K (the "Current Report") to include under (i) Item 9.01(a), the audited statement of revenues and certain expenses of Village at Lakeside Apartments, a 200-unit multi-family property located at 1309 Gatewood Drive, Auburn, AL ("Village at Lakeside"), for the year ended December 31, 2018, and the unaudited statement of revenues and certain expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and (ii) Item 9.01(b), our unaudited pro-forma financial statements reflecting the acquisition of Village at Lakeside Apartments.

On August 8, 2019, a subsidiary of ours and our joint venture partner acquired for $18.4 million (including $14.5 million of mortgage debt obtained in connection with the acquisition) the entity that owns Village at Lakeside. The mortgage debt bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.79%, matures in September 2031, is interest only for four years, amortizes thereafter on a 30-year schedule, with a balloon payment of the unpaid principal and interest due at maturity. We contributed $4.3 million for our 80% controlling interest in the entity that owns the property.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(a)Financial Statement of Property Acquired - Village at Lakeside ApartmentsPage
(i) Independent Auditor’s Report1
(ii) Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses for the Year ended December 31, 20182
       Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses for the Six Months ended June 30, 2019 (unaudited)2
(iii) Notes to Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses3
(b)Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
(i) Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 20195
(ii) Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income:
       For the year ended September 30, 20186
       For the six months ended June 30, 2019
(iii) Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements7
(d)Exhibits


Exhibit No.Title of Exhibit
Consent of BDO USA, LLP, dated September 18, 2019
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Independent Auditor’s Report

Stockholders and Board of Directors
BRT Apartments Corp.
Great Neck, New York

We have audited the accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses of the property located at 1309 Gatewood Drive, Auburn, AL ("Village at Lakeside") for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Management’s Responsibility for the Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses' that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the statement of revenues and certain expenses based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statement of revenues and certain expenses is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the statement of revenues and certain expenses. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the statement of revenues and certain expenses, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal controls. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the revenues and certain expenses.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the statement of revenues and certain expenses referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the revenues and certain expenses of Village at Lakeside for the year ended December 31, 2018, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Emphasis of Matter

The accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses was prepared for the purpose of complying with rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and for inclusion in a Current Report on Form 8-K of BRT Apartments Corp. as described in Note 2 to the statement of revenues and certain expenses and is not intended to be a complete presentation of Village at Lakeside's revenues and expenses. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP
New York, New York
September 18, 2019




Village at Lakeside
Statements of Revenues and Certain Expenses
(Amounts in Thousands)

Year ended
December 31, 2018
Six Months ended
June 30, 2019 (unaudited)
REVENUES:  
Rental Revenue$1,972  $985  
CERTAIN EXPENSES:
  Payroll237106
  Real estate taxes15083
  Utilities17288
  Repairs and maintenance13359
  Management fees8445
  Insurance5128
Total certain expenses827409
Revenues in excess of certain expenses$1,145  $576  

See Independent Auditor’s Report and accompanying notes to the Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses





Village at Lakeside
Notes to Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses


1. Organization

Village at Lakeside, located at 1309 Gatewood Dr, Auburn, AL (the "Property") is a 200-unit multi-family property.

BRT Apartments Corp. (“BRT” or the “Company”) is a corporation organized in Maryland. BRT is a real estate investment trust, also known as a REIT, that is focused on the ownership, operation and development of multi-family properties.
On August 8, 2019, an indirect subsidiary of BRT and a joint venture partner acquired the entity that owned the Property for $18.4 million (including $14.5 million of mortgage debt in connection with the acquisition of the Property). BRT has an 80% controlling interest in the entity that owns the property.


2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses of the Property have been prepared in accordance with Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for inclusion in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K. Accordingly, the statement of revenues and certain expenses excludes certain expenses that may not be comparable to those expected to be incurred in the future operations of the aforementioned property. Items excluded consist of interest expense, depreciation, amortization, corporate expenses, and other costs not directly related to future operations.

Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the statement of revenues and certain expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Rental revenue is recognized on an accrual basis when earned and due from tenants. Leases are generally for a one-year term and have no renewal options.

Repairs and Maintenance

Major replacements and betterments that improve or extend the life of the Property are capitalized. Expenditures for ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred.


3. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events were evaluated through September 18, 2019, the date on which the statement of revenues and certain expenses were available to be issued.





BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Acquisitions


On August 8, 2019, TRB Lakeside LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BRT Apartments Corp. ("BRT" or the "Company") and an unaffiliated joint venture partner, acquired the entity that owned a 200-unit multi-family property, Village at Lakeside, located at 1309 Gatewood Dr, Auburn, AL, for $18.4 million, including $14.5 million of mortgage debt obtained in connection with the acquisition. The Company owns a controlling 80% interest in the entity that owns the property.

On May 7, 2019, TRB Trussville LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BRT and an unaffiliated joint venture partner, acquired the entity that owned a 328 - unit multi-family property, Somerset at Trussville, located at 3539 Mary Taylor Rd. Birmingham, Alabama, for $43.0 million, including $32.2 million of mortgage debt obtained in connection with the acquisition. The Company owns a controlling 80% interest in the entity that owns the property. This transaction is referred to as "Previously Reported Acquisition of Trussville".

On October 30, 2018, TRB Crestmont LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BRT, and an unaffiliated joint venture partner, acquired a 266 - unit multi-family property, Crestmont at Thornblade located at 75 Crestmont Way Greenville, South Carolina, for $37.8 million, including $26.4 million of mortgage debt obtained in connection with the acquisition. The Company owns a controlling 90% interest in the joint venture that owns the property. This transaction and the Previously Reported Acquisition of Trussville are collectively referred to as the "Previously Reported Acquisitions".


Presentation

The pro forma unaudited consolidated balance sheet is presented as if the acquisition of the Property had been completed on June 30, 2019. The pro forma unaudited consolidated statement of income for the year ended September 30, 2018 is presented as if the acquisition of the Property and the Previously Reported Acquisitions had been completed on October 1, 2017. The pro forma unaudited consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2019, is presented as if the acquisition of the Property and the Previously Reported Acquisition of Trussville had been completed on January 1, 2019.

These pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented for informational purposes only and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed December 10, 2018.

The pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements are based on assumptions and estimates considered appropriate by the Company’s management; however, such statements do not purport to represent what the Company’s financial position and results of operations would have been assuming the completion of the acquisition on October 1, 2017, nor do they purport to project the Company’s financial position and results of operations at any future date or for any future period.

In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments necessary to reflect the effects of the transactions described above have been included in the pro forma consolidated financial statements.





BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA - UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
At June 30, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

The Company HistoricalPurchase of Village at LakesideThe Company
Pro Forma
as Adjusted
ASSETS
Real estate properties, net of accumulated depreciation$1,098,932$18,540$1,117,472
Real estate loan4,4504,450
Cash and cash equivalents17,336(4,335)13,001
Restricted cash9,9621,00110,963
Deposits and escrows17,10325017,353
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures18,47418,474
Other assets8,9298,929
Real estate property held for sale22,72222,722
     Total Assets$1,197,908$15,456$1,213,364
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
  Mortgages payable, net of deferred costs846,40914,295860,704
  Junior subordinated notes, net of deferred costs37,05337,053
  Credit Facility8,9238,923
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities28,7388128,819
    Total Liabilities921,12314,376935,499
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
BRT Apartments Corp. stockholders' equity:
   Preferred stock, $.01 par value: 2,000 shares
   none issued
   Common stock $.01 par value: 300,000 shares authorized
   15,175 shares outstanding152152
   Additional paid-in capital217,671217,671
   Accumulated other comprehensive income143143
   Accumulated deficit(35,049)(35,049)
     Total BRT Apartments Corp. stockholders' equity182,917182,917
Non-controlling interests93,8681,08094,948
     Total Equity276,7851,080277,865
Total Liabilities and Equity$1,197,908$15,456$1,213,364

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements





BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA - UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For The Year Ended September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

The Company HistoricalPurchase of Village at LakesidePreviously Reported AcquisitionsThe Company
Pro Forma
as Adjusted
Revenues:
   Rental revenues $118,872$2,017$7,915$128,804
   Other income763  —  —  763  
   Total revenues119,635  2,017  7,915  129,567  
Expenses:
   Real estate operating expenses57,665  1,008  3,451  62,124  
   Interest expense34,389  567  2,613  (a) 37,569  
General and administrative
9,210  —  —  9,210  
   Depreciation38,504  989  4,363  (b) 43,856  
   Total expenses139,768  2,564  10,427  152,759  
Total revenues less total expenses(20,133) (547) (2,512) (23,192) 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures(388) —  —  (388) 
Gain on sale of real estate assets64,924  —  —  64,924  
Gain on insurance recovery4,498  —  —  4,498  
Loss on extinguishment of debt(850) —  —  (850) 
Income (loss) from continuing operations48,051  (547) (2,512) 44,992  
Provision for taxes50  —  —  50  
Net income (loss)48,001  (547) (2,512) 44,942  
(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests(24,228) 109  374  (23,745) 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$23,773  $(438) $(2,138) $21,197  
Basic and diluted per share amounts attributable to common stockholders:
   Basic earnings (loss) per share$1.63  $(.03) $(.15) $1.45  
   Diluted earnings (loss) per share$1.61  $(.03) $(.15) $1.43  
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic14,580,39814,580,39814,580,39814,580,398
Diluted14,780,39814,780,39814,780,39814,780,398

See accompanying notes to the pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements








BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA - UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

The Company HistoricalPurchase of Village at LakesidePreviously Reported Acquisition of TrussvilleThe Company
Pro Forma
as Adjusted
Revenues:
   Rental revenues$63,632  $1,009  $782  $65,423  
   Other income434  —  —  434  
   Total revenues64,066  1,009  782  65,857  
Expenses:
   Real estate operating expenses30,914  504  356  31,774  
   Interest expense18,508  284  248  (a) 19,040  
General and administrative
5,025  —  —  5,025  
   Depreciation19,964  495  862  (b) 21,321  
   Total expenses74,411  1,283  1,466  77,160  
Total revenues less total expenses(10,345) (274) (684) (11,303) 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures(384) —  —  (384) 
Gain on insurance recoveries517  —  —  517  
Loss from continuing operations(10,212) (274) (684) (11,170) 
Provision for taxes121  —  —  121  
Net loss(10,333) (274) (684) (11,291) 
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests1,769  55  136  1,960  
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(8,564) $(219) $(548) $(9,331) 
Basic and diluted per share amounts attributable to common stockholders:
   Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.54) $(.01) $(.03) $(0.58) 
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic and Diluted15,893,44315,893,44315,893,44315,893,443

See accompanying notes to the pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements














BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Pro Forma Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

1.The historical consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and consolidated subsidiaries in which the Company is presumed to have control in accordance with the consolidation guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Company’s share of the net earnings (or losses) of entities accounted for under the equity method are included in consolidated net income (loss) under the caption “Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures”. Investments in entities for which the Company does not have the ability to exercise any influence are accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

2. Notes to the pro forma unaudited consolidated balance sheet and statements of income for the year ended September 30, 2018 and the six months ended June 30, 2019.

a.To reflect the interest expense resulting from the mortgages securing Village at Lakeside, Somerset at Trussville and Crestmont at Thornblade whose expense is calculated at an interest rate of 3.79%, 4.19% and 4.69% respectively, and includes the amortization of deferred financing costs.

b.To reflect depreciation expense on the estimated useful life of the property of 30 years.






SIGNATURE


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 hereunto duly authorized.


BRT APARTMENTS CORP.
By: /s/ George Zweier
George Zweier
September 18, 2019Vice President and
Great Neck, NY
Chief Financial Officer