CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
ASSETS
Real estate properties net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $7,684 and $4,787	$ 269,014	$ 190,317
Real estate loans, all earning interest	91,476	37,096
Deferred fee income	(1,051)	(512)
Real estate loans, net	90,425	36,584
Cash and cash equivalents	16,634	78,245
Restricted cash - construction holdbacks	40,587	55,252
Available-for-sale securities at fair value	325	1,249
Deferred costs, net	12,207	12,337
Prepaid expenses	4,464	5,978
Other assets	6,569	5,994
Total Assets	440,225	385,956
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable	220,755	169,284
Junior subordinated notes	37,400	37,400
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,649	4,298
Deposits payable	2,615	2,108
Deferred income	25,848	25,848
Total Liabilities	290,267	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, 13,535 and 13,473 issued	40,606	40,420
Additional paid-in capital	165,402	165,258
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(30)	356
Accumulated deficit	(72,879)	(72,585)
Total BRT Realty Trust shareholders' equity	133,099	133,449
Non-controlling interests	16,859	13,569
Total Equity	149,958	147,018
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 440,225	$ 385,956