CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
ASSETS
Real estate properties net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6,072 and $4,787	$ 255,422	$ 190,317
Real estate loans, all earning interest	71,257	37,096
Deferred fee income	(1,056)	(512)
Real estate loans, net	70,201	36,584
Cash and cash equivalents	32,613	78,245
Restricted cash - construction holdbacks	49,597	55,252
Available-for-sale securities at fair value	1,226	1,249
Deferred costs, net	12,449	12,337
Prepaid expenses	5,110	5,978
Other assets	5,725	5,994
Total Assets	432,343	385,956
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable	214,810	169,284
Junior subordinated notes	37,400	37,400
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,611	4,298
Deposits payable	2,160	2,108
Deferred income	25,848	25,848
Total Liabilities	284,829	238,938
Commitments and contingencies
BRT Realty Trust shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, $1 par value: Authorized 10,000 shares, none issued
Shares of beneficial interest, $3 par value: Authorized number of shares, unlimited, 13,473 issued in both periods	40,420	40,420
Additional paid-in capital	165,451	165,258
Accumulated other comprehensive income	344	356
Accumulated deficit	(73,889)	(72,585)
Total BRT Realty Trust shareholders' equity	132,326	133,449
Non-controlling interests	15,188	13,569
Total Equity	147,514	147,018
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 432,343	$ 385,956