10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

(Mark One)

ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013

¨ 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 1-4372

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio		34-0863886
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Terminal Tower Suite 1100	50 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio	44113
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code		216-621-6060
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock ($.33 1/3 par value)		New York Stock Exchange
Class B Common Stock ($.33 1/3 par value)		New York Stock Exchange
$225,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 7.375% Senior Notes Due 2034		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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The aggregate market value of the outstanding common equity held by non-affiliates as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $1,967,740,269.

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding on March 22, 2013 was 165,510,777 and 20,216,683 for Class A and Class B common stock, respectively.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part III to the extent described herein.

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For The Year Ended January 31, 2013

Table of Contents

PART I
		Page
Item 1.	Business	2
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	11
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	23
Item 2.	Properties	23
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	38
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	38
	Executive Officers of the Registrant	38
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	39
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	41
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	75
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	80
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	138
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	138
Item 9B.	Other Information	140
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	140
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	140
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	140
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	140
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	140
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules	141
	Signatures	152

PART I

Item 1. Business

Founded in 1920 and publicly traded since 1960, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Forest City”) principally engages in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land in 26 states and the District of Columbia. At January 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $10.6 billion in consolidated assets, of which approximately $10.0 billion was invested in real estate, at cost. The Company’s core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area, and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Company has offices in Albuquerque, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and the Company’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The Company’s portfolio of real estate assets is diversified both geographically and among property types.

The Company operates through three strategic business units, which represents four of the six reportable operating segments:

• Commercial Group, the Company’s largest strategic business unit, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional malls, specialty/urban retail centers, office and life science buildings, hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, it recently constructed and currently operates Barclays Center (the "Arena"), a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. The Arena, which opened in September 2012, is a unique property type for the Company and is reported as a separate operating segment.

• Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates residential rental properties, including upscale and middle-market apartments and adaptive re-use developments. Additionally, it owns interests in entities that develop and manage military family housing.

• Land Development Group acquires and sells both land and developed lots to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also owns and develops land into master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. On January 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of its Land Development Group. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company established and executed on its land divestiture strategy. See further discussion under “Land Development Group” in this section.

The Company has centralized the capital management, accounting, financial reporting and certain administrative functions of its strategic business units. In most other respects, the strategic business units operate autonomously, with the Commercial Group and Residential Group each having their own development, acquisition, leasing, property and financial management functions. The Company believes this structure enables its employees to focus their expertise and to exercise the independent leadership, creativity and entrepreneurial skills appropriate for their particular business segment.

Reportable Operating Segments of Business

The Company currently has six reportable operating segments:

• Commercial Group

• Residential Group

• Arena

• Land Development Group

• The Brooklyn Nets (“The Nets”)

• Corporate Activities

Financial information about reportable operating segments required by this item is included in Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data and Note O - Segment Information.

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Commercial Group

The Company has developed and/or acquired retail projects for more than 60 years and office and mixed-use projects for more than 40 years. The Commercial Group’s diverse portfolio is in both urban and suburban locations in 15 states and the District of Columbia. The Commercial Group targets markets where it uses its expertise to develop complex projects, often employing public and/or private partnerships. As of January 31, 2013, the Commercial Group owned interests in 93 completed rental properties including:

• 47 office properties (13.0 million gross leasable square feet);

• 17 regional malls (gross leasable area (“GLA”) of 9.3 million square feet);

• 27 specialty retail centers (GLA of 5.9 million square feet); and

• 2 hotels (1,015 rooms).

In addition, the Commercial Group has two projects under construction:

• The Yards - Twelve12, the street level retail below the 218 unit apartment community included in the Residential Group,and The Yards - Lumber Shed, specialty retail centers in Washington, D.C. (GLA of 88,000 and 32,000 square feet, respectively).

In its office development activities, the Company is primarily a build-to-suit developer that works with tenants to meet their requirements. The Company’s office development has focused primarily on mixed-use projects in urban developments, often built in conjunction with hotels and/or retail centers or as part of a major office or life science campus. As a result of this focus on urban developments, the Company continues to concentrate future office and mixed-use developments largely in our core markets.

The Company opened its first community retail center in 1948 and its first enclosed regional mall in 1962. Since then, it has developed regional malls and specialty retail centers. The specialty retail centers include urban retail centers, entertainment-based centers, neighborhood centers and power centers (collectively, “specialty retail centers”).

Regional malls are developed in collaboration with anchor stores that typically own their facilities as an integral part of the mall structure but do not typically generate significant rental revenue to the Company. In contrast, anchor stores at specialty retail centers generally are tenants under long-term leases that typically contribute significant rental revenue to the Company.

While the Company continues to develop regional malls in strong markets, it has also pioneered the concept of bringing specialty retailing to urban locations previously ignored by major retailers. With high population densities and disposable income levels at or near those of the suburbs, urban development is advantageous for the Company, for the tenants who realize high sales per square foot and for the cities that benefit from the new jobs and incremental tax revenues.

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The following tables provide lease expiration and significant tenant information relating to the Commercial Group’s retail properties.

Schedule of Retail Lease Expirations as of January 31, 2013

EXPIRATION YEAR	NUMBER OF EXPIRING LEASES	SQUARE FEET OF EXPIRING LEASES (3)	PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL LEASED GLA (1)		CONTRACTUAL RENT EXPIRING (2)		PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL CONTRACTUAL RENT		AVERAGE CONTRACTUAL RENT PER SQUARE FEET EXPIRING (3)
2013	349	1,224,408	10.14	%	$	36,354,263	10.79	%	$	34.04
2014	322	1,166,662	9.67		32,885,579		9.76		36.49
2015	244	947,806	7.85		28,376,749		8.42		37.16
2016	258	1,313,697	10.88		41,443,690		12.30		46.98
2017	206	1,291,246	10.70		35,705,193		10.59		34.28
2018	147	639,778	5.30		24,068,379		7.14		37.65
2019	118	977,597	8.10		26,059,449		7.73		31.32
2020	86	710,200	5.88		20,205,756		5.99		37.83
2021	138	1,220,627	10.11		36,723,900		10.89		40.26
2022	92	809,523	6.71		19,825,788		5.88		30.74
Thereafter	60	1,768,035	14.66		35,423,888		10.51		26.11
Total	2,020	12,069,579	100.00	%	$	337,072,634	100.00	%	$	35.40

(1) GLA = Gross Leasable Area.

(2) Contractual rent expiring is an operating statistic and is not comparable to rental revenue, a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) financial measure. The primary differences arise because contractual rent is determined using the tenant’s contractual rental agreements at the Company’s ownership share as determined within the rent agreement and it does not include adjustments such as the impact of straight-line rent, amortization of intangible assets related to in-place leases, above and below market leases, and contingent rental payments (which are not reasonably estimable). Contractual rent per square feet includes base rent, fixed additional charges for marketing/promotional charges, common area maintenance and real estate taxes.

(3) Square feet of expiring leases and average contractual rent per square feet (less real estate taxes) are operating statistics that represent 100% of the square footage and contractual rental income per square foot from expiring leases.

Schedule of Significant Retail Tenants as of January 31, 2013

(Based on contractual rent 1% or greater of the Company's ownership share)
TENANT	PRIMARY DBA	NUMBER OF LEASES	LEASED SQUARE FEET	PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RETAIL SQUARE FEET
Bass Pro Shops, Inc.	Bass Pro Shops	3	510,855	4.23	%
The TJX Companies, Inc.	Marshalls, T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods	13	404,915	3.35
Regal Entertainment Group	Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theatres, United Artists Theatres	5	381,461	3.16
AMC Entertainment, Inc.	AMC Theatres, MegaStar Theatres	5	377,797	3.13
Gap, Inc.	Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy	27	347,986	2.88
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.	Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy	6	326,866	2.71
The Limited Brands, Inc.	Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret	39	234,917	1.95
Best Buy Co., Inc. (1)	Best Buy	8	210,810	1.75
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB	H&M	9	161,715	1.34
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.	Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister	22	160,825	1.33
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.	Justice, Lane Bryant, Dressbarn, Catherines	29	145,756	1.21
Forever 21, Inc.	Forever 21	9	132,582	1.10
Footlocker, Inc.	FootLocker, Lady FootLocker, Kids FootLocker, FootAction USA, Champs Sports	33	127,138	1.05
Express, Inc.	Express	10	90,145	0.75
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.	American Eagle Outfitters, Aerie, 77kids	15	85,972	0.71
Luxottica Group S.p.A.	LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut	28	58,739	0.49
Subtotal		261	3,758,479	31.14
All Others		1,759	8,311,100	68.86
Total		2,020	12,069,579	100.00	%

(1) Includes a lease for 54,927 square feet at East River Plaza, with an expiration date of January 31, 2031. Best Buy Co., Inc. has vacated this space but is still contractually obligated for the lease.

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The following tables provide lease expiration and significant tenant information relating to the Commercial Group’s office properties.

Schedule of Office Lease Expirations as of January 31, 2013

EXPIRATION YEAR	NUMBER OF EXPIRING LEASES	SQUARE FEET OF EXPIRING LEASES (3)	PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL LEASED GLA (1)		CONTRACTUAL RENT EXPIRING (2)		PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL CONTRACTUAL RENT		AVERAGE CONTRACTUAL RENT PER SQUARE FEET EXPIRING (3)
2013	91	930,283	8.18	%	$	19,475,116	5.79	%	$	22.68
2014	68	961,751	8.46		23,780,855		7.07		42.08
2015	62	579,858	5.10		12,184,998		3.62		25.72
2016	64	1,030,243	9.06		25,350,486		7.54		31.92
2017	43	620,644	5.46		10,233,740		3.04		18.18
2018	33	1,302,553	11.45		43,632,672		12.97		38.38
2019	27	740,984	6.52		16,138,969		4.80		28.21
2020	15	1,236,569	10.87		38,969,239		11.58		41.85
2021	14	812,621	7.15		16,311,370		4.85		27.40
2022	15	333,099	2.93		12,434,539		3.70		39.88
Thereafter	34	2,823,339	24.82		117,895,659		35.04		43.64
Total	466	11,371,944	100.00	%	$	336,407,643	100.00	%	$	35.36

(1) GLA = Gross Leasable Area.

(2) Contractual rent expiring is an operating statistic and is not comparable to rental revenue, a GAAP financial measure. The primary differences arise because contractual rent is determined using the tenant’s contractual rental agreements at the Company’s ownership share as determined within the rent agreement and it does not include adjustments such as the impact of straight-line rent, amortization of intangible assets related to in-place leases, above and below market leases, and contingent rental payments (which are not reasonably estimable). Contractual rent per square feet includes base rent and common area maintenance.

(3) Square feet of expiring leases and average contractual rent per square feet are operating statistics that represent 100% of the square footage and contractual rental income per square foot from expiring leases.

Schedule of Significant Office Tenants as of January 31, 2013

(Based on contractual rent 2% or greater of the Company’s ownership share)
TENANT	LEASED SQUARE FEET	PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL OFFICE SQUARE FEET
City of New York	1,046,101	9.20	%
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	705,473	6.20
U.S. Government	478,126	4.20
JP Morgan Chase & Co.	399,141	3.51
WellPoint, Inc.	392,514	3.45
Morgan Stanley & Co.	389,305	3.42
Bank of New York	323,043	2.84
National Grid	259,561	2.28
Clearbridge Advisors, LLC, a Legg Mason Company	201,028	1.77
Covington & Burling, LLP	160,565	1.41
Johns Hopkins University	157,660	1.39
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP	96,909	0.85
Subtotal	4,609,426	40.52
All Others	6,762,518	59.48
Total	11,371,944	100.00	%

See the “Commercial Group” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 for additional operating statistics.

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Residential Group

The Company’s Residential Group owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages residential rental properties in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Company has been engaged in apartment community development for over 50 years beginning in Northeast Ohio and gradually expanding nationally. Its residential portfolio includes middle-market apartments, upscale urban properties and adaptive re-use developments. The Residential Group also owns, develops and manages military family housing.

At January 31, 2013, the Residential Group’s diverse operating portfolio consisted of:

• 32,564 apartment units in 115 properties; and

• 14,104 military housing units under management in various stages of operations and/or redevelopment.

In addition, the Residential Group has seven projects under construction:

• Continental Building, a 203 unit apartment community in Dallas, Texas;

• Aster Northfield, a 352 unit apartment community in Denver, Colorado;

• Stratford Avenue, a 128 unit apartment community in Fairfield, Connecticut;

• Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN, a 363 unit modular apartment community in Brooklyn, New York;

• 120 Kingston, a 240 unit apartment community in Boston, Massachusetts;

• The Yards - Twelve12, a 218 unit apartment community in Washington, D.C.; and

• West Village, a 381 unit apartment community in Dallas, Texas.

Arena

The Company owns and operates the Barclays Center. Opened in September 2012, this 670,000 square foot world-class arena is home to Brooklyn Nets basketball, is future home of the New York Islanders hockey team and expects to host more than 200 cultural and sporting events annually.

Land Development Group

The Company has been in the land development business since the 1930’s. As previously reported, on January 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by management to reposition or divest significant portions of its Land Development Group as a part of a greater focus on core rental products in core markets. As a result, the only land holdings that the Company will retain and continue to develop is its Stapleton project in Denver. The Stapleton project represents one of the nation's largest urban redevelopments and is a true mixed-use project with substantial future entitlements, including apartments, retail and office space as well as single family neighborhoods, where the Company sells residential lots to home builders. As of January 31, 2013, the Company owns 289 acres of undeveloped land (including 132 saleable acres) and a purchase option for 1,142 acres at Stapleton over the next 6 years.

Through January 31, 2013, the Company has purchased 1,793 acres at Stapleton. In addition to the developable land that may be purchased through available purchase options, there are 1,116 acres reserved for regional parks and open space at Stapleton, of which 805 acres are currently under construction or have been completed. At January 31, 2013, Stapleton also has over 2.1 million square feet of retail space, approximately 400,000 square feet of office space, over 1.2 million square feet of other commercial space and 1,131 apartment units (of which 352 units are currently under construction).

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company established and executed on its strategy related to the land divestiture effort. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has divested of substantially all of its land projects included in the land divestiture effort. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company recorded the land held for divestiture activity for fully consolidated land projects and those accounted for on the equity method of accounting on their own separate financial statement line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These activities primarily represent sales of bulk land projects held for divestiture, the associated cost of sales, gains on extinguishment of debt on land held for divestiture and impairment of land held for divestiture.

In addition to sales activities of the Land Development Group, the Company also sells land acquired by its Commercial Group and Residential Group adjacent to their respective projects. Proceeds and related costs from such land sales are included in the revenues and expenses of such groups.

The Nets

The Company's ownership interest in The Nets is through Nets Sports and Entertainment LLC (“NS&E”). NS&E also owns Brooklyn Arena, LLC (“Arena LLC”), an entity that through its subsidiaries oversaw the construction of and has a long-term lease in the Barclays Center arena, the home of The Nets. NS&E consolidates Arena LLC and accounts for its investment in The Nets on the equity method of accounting.

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On May 12, 2010, entities controlled by Mikhail Prokhorov (“MP Entities”) invested $223,000,000 and made certain funding commitments (“Funding Commitments”) to acquire 80% of The Nets, 45% of Arena LLC and the right to purchase up to 20% of Atlantic Yards Development Company, LLC, which will develop non-arena real estate. In accordance with the Funding Commitments, the MP Entities agreed to fund The Nets operating needs up to $60,000,000.

The MP Entities met the $60,000,000 funding commitment during the three months ended July 31, 2011. As a result, NS&E was required to fund 100% of the operating needs, as defined, until Barclays Center was complete and open, which occurred on September 28, 2012. Thereafter, members’ capital contributions are made in accordance with the operating agreements. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company funded $9,619,000 of The Nets operating requirements, net of the reimbursement from the MP Entities for funding related to the 2012-2013 season.

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Net Operating Income

Net Operating Income (“NOI”) is defined by the Company as revenues (excluding straight-line rent adjustments) less operating expenses (including depreciation and amortization for non-real estate groups) plus interest income plus equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities (excluding gain on disposition and impairment of unconsolidated entities) plus interest expense, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities. The Company believes NOI provides it, as well as its investors, with additional information about its core business operations and, along with earnings, is necessary to understand its business and operating results. A reconciliation between NOI and Net Earnings (Loss), the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is presented below. Although NOI is not presented in accordance with GAAP, investors can use this non-GAAP measure as supplementary information to evaluate the Company's business. NOI is not intended to be a performance measure that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, the Company's GAAP measures.

Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (non-GAAP) to Net Earnings (Loss) (GAAP) (in thousands):

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013						2012						2011
Revenues from real estate operations				$	1,134,687					$	1,051,618					$	1,078,448
Exclude straight-line rent adjustment				(17,568		)				(10,813		)				(17,407		)
Adjusted revenues				1,117,119						1,040,805						1,061,041
Add interest and other income				45,915						52,094						52,792
Add gain on disposition of partial interests in other investment - Nets				—						—						55,112
Add equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, including impairment	$	44,631					$	(61,039	)				$	(30,194	)
Exclude net loss on land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	40,777						41,902						—
Exclude gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	(51,066		)				(12,567		)				(23,461		)
Exclude impairment of unconsolidated real estate	390						40,284						72,459
Exclude depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities	80,997						70,870						54,439
Exclude interest expense of unconsolidated entities	102,723						100,958						81,184
Exclude (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt of unconsolidated entities	495						366						(2,760		)
Total NOI from unconsolidated entities	$	218,947		218,947			$	180,774		180,774			$	151,667		151,667
Total adjusted revenues and NOI from unconsolidated entities				1,381,981						1,273,673						1,320,612
Operating expenses				732,275						654,346						632,822
Add back non-Real Estate depreciation and amortization				3,365						3,247						5,028
Exclude straight-line rent adjustment				(2,544		)				(4,487		)				(5,322		)
Exclude preference payment				—						(1,732		)				(2,341		)
Adjusted operating expenses				733,096						651,374						630,187
Net operating income				648,885						622,299						690,425
Interest expense				(269,229		)				(249,799		)				(298,201		)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt				7,096						9,590						(21,035		)
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity				6,480						(115,654		)				—
Total NOI of unconsolidated entities				(218,947		)				(180,774		)				(151,667		)
Net gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties				—						17,665						202,878
Impairment of consolidated real estate				(30,660		)				(235		)				(4,763		)
Depreciation and amortization—Real Estate Groups				(226,296		)				(205,554		)				(220,054		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs—Real Estate Groups				(12,112		)				(11,317		)				(11,000		)
Straight-line rent adjustment				15,024						6,326						12,085
Preference payment				—						(1,732		)				(2,341		)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes				(79,759		)				(109,185		)				196,327
Income tax benefit (expense)				11,204						63,686						(68,865		)
Net gain on change in control of interests				6,766						—						—
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, including impairment of depreciable real estate				85,408						(19,137		)				(30,194		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities				(40,777		)				(41,902		)				—
				44,631						(61,039		)				(30,194		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations				(17,158		)				(106,538		)				97,268
Discontinued operations, net of tax				53,429						105,970						(11,870		)
Net earnings (loss)				36,271						(568		)				85,398
Noncontrolling interests
(Earnings) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests				1,506						(2,240		)				(19,320		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests				(1,352		)				(83,678		)				(8,030		)
				154						(85,918		)				(27,350		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.				$	36,425					$	(86,486	)				$	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversion				(32,129		)				(15,400		)				(11,807		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders				$	4,296					$	(101,886	)				$	46,241

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Net Operating Income by Product Type

Full Consolidation (dollars in thousands)

Year Ended January 31, 2013 Year Ended January 31, 2012 Year Ended January 31, 2011

NOI by Product Type	$	714,302		NOI by Product Type	$	679,053		NOI by Product Type	$	706,093
Casino Land Sale	36,484			Casino Land Sale	42,622			Casino Land Sale	—
Arena	(960		)	Arena	(10,652		)	Arena	(6,359		)
The Nets				The Nets				The Nets
Operations	(4,672		)	Operations	(26,814		)	Operations	(17,172		)
Gain on disposition of partial interest	—			Gain on disposition of partial interest	—			Gain on disposition of partial interest	55,112
Total Nets	(4,672		)	Total Nets	(26,814		)	Total Nets	37,940
Corporate Activities	(53,944		)	Corporate Activities	(53,837		)	Corporate Activities	(48,357		)
Other (2)	(42,325		)	Other (2)	(8,073		)	Other (2)	1,108
Grand Total NOI	$	648,885		Grand Total NOI	$	622,299		Grand Total NOI	$	690,425

(1) Includes limited-distribution subsidized senior housing.

(2) Includes write-offs of abandoned development projects, non-capitalizable development costs and unallocated management and service company overhead, net of tax credit income.

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Competition

The real estate industry is highly competitive in many of the markets in which the Company operates. There are numerous other developers, managers and owners of commercial and residential real estate and undeveloped land that compete with the Company nationally, regionally and/or locally, some of whom may have greater financial resources and market share than the Company. They compete with the Company for management and leasing opportunities, land for development, properties for acquisition and disposition, and for anchor stores and tenants for properties. The Company may not be able to successfully compete in these areas. In addition, competition could over-saturate any market and as a result, the Company may not have sufficient cash to meet the nonrecourse debt service requirements on certain of its properties. Although the Company may attempt to negotiate a restructuring or extension of the nonrecourse mortgage, we may not be successful, which could cause a property to be transferred to the mortgagee.

The Company's multi-family rental residential real estate not only competes against other rental buildings in the area, but other housing options such as condominiums and single home ownership. If trends shift more to home ownership instead of rental, the Company's results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.

Tenants at the Company’s retail properties face continual competition in attracting customers from retailers at other shopping centers, catalogue companies, online merchants, warehouse stores, large discounters, outlet malls, wholesale clubs, direct mail and telemarketers. The Company’s competitors and those of its tenants could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to lease space in its properties and on the rents it can charge or the concessions it may have to grant. This in turn could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and cash flows, and could affect the realizable value of its assets upon sale.

The Barclays Center has one anchor tenant in The Nets and a future anchor tenant in the New York Islanders, subject to National Hockey League ("NHL") approval, but faces competition from other stadiums, arenas, theaters and entertainment venues for high quality sporting events, concerts and entertainment events. Reduced fan interest in The Nets and/or the Islanders could result in lower attendance at the teams home games. In addition, if our competitors attract more of the high quality concerts and other entertainment events, we may have more open dates and/or less profitable events. Any combination of these negative events could materially affect the Company's results of operation and cash flows, and could impact the value of the underlying arena.

In addition to real estate competition, the Company faces competition related to the operation of The Nets. Specifically, The Nets are in competition with other members of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”), other major league sports, college athletics and other sports-related and non-sports related entertainment. If The Nets are not able to successfully manage this risk, they may incur additional losses resulting in an increase of the Company’s share of the total losses of the team.

Number of Employees

The Company had 2,914 employees as of January 31, 2013, of which 2,617 were full-time and 297 were part-time.

Available Information

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is an Ohio corporation and its executive offices are located at Suite 1100, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The Company makes available, free of charge, on its website at www.forestcity.net, its annual, quarterly and current reports, including amendments to such reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes such material to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company’s SEC filings can also be obtained from the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

The Company’s corporate governance documents, including the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethical and Legal Conduct and committee charters, are also available on the Company’s website at www.forestcity.net or in print to any stockholder upon written request addressed to Corporate Secretary, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Suite 1360, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

The information found on the Company’s website or the SEC website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Lending and Capital Market Conditions May Negatively Impact Our Liquidity and Our Ability to Finance or Refinance Projects or Repay Our Debt

Current U.S. and global economic conditions remain uncertain despite some recent improvements. The capital markets have continued to improve from post recession lows, with banks and permanent lenders indicating an increased interest in originating new loans for real estate projects, particularly as their existing portfolio loans get paid off. Originations of new loans for commercial mortgage backed securities have continued to improve as well. Although underwriting standards have begun to loosen, lenders continue favoring high quality operating assets in strong markets. Despite these market improvements, we may not be able to obtain financings on terms comparable to those we secured prior to the economic downturn. Economic conditions during the recession required us to curtail our investment in certain new development opportunities, which will negatively impact our growth. We have recently broken ground on several development projects, primarily in multi-family, but will remain cautious in investing in new development opportunities. If economic conditions begin to trend downwards, we may be required to further curtail our development or expansion projects and potentially write down our investments in some projects.

The current uncertain economic conditions, although improved, could deteriorate, which may impact our ability to refinance our debt and obtain renewals or replacement of credit enhancement devices, such as letters of credit. While some of our current financings have extension options, some are contingent upon pre-determined underwriting qualifications. We cannot assure you that projects will meet the required conditions to qualify for such extensions. Our inability to extend, repay or refinance our debt when it becomes due, including upon a default or acceleration event, could result in foreclosure on the properties pledged as collateral, which could result in a loss of our investment. While we continuously work to refinance or extend our maturing debt obligations, we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so on a timely basis. Moreover, lenders in certain circumstances may require a higher rate of interest, repayment of a portion of the outstanding principal or additional equity contributions to the project.

Of our total outstanding long-term debt of approximately $6.8 billion at January 31, 2013, a significant amount becomes due in each of the next three fiscal years. If these amounts are unable to be refinanced, extended or repaid from other sources, such as sales of properties or new equity, our cash flow may not be sufficient to repay all maturing debt.

Our total outstanding debt includes credit enhanced mortgage debt that we have obtained for a number of our properties to back the bonds that are issued by a government authority and then remarketed to the public. Generally, the credit enhancement, such as a letter of credit, expires prior to the terms of the underlying mortgage debt and must be renewed or replaced to prevent acceleration of the underlying mortgage debt. We treat credit enhanced debt as maturing in the year the credit enhancement expires. However, if the credit enhancement is drawn upon due to the inability to remarket the bonds due to reasons including but not limited to market dislocation or a downgrade in the credit rating of the credit enhancer, not only would the bonds incur additional interest expense, but the debt maturity could accelerate to as early as 90 days after the acceleration occurs.

Since the economic downtown, the number of lenders willing to lend on a nonrecourse basis to commercial real estate entities has been reduced, which may hinder our ability to access capital. Further, in the event of a failure of a lender or counterparty to a financial contract, obligations under the financial contract might not be honored and many forms of assets may be at risk and may not be fully returned to us. Should a financial institution, particularly a construction lender, fail to fund its committed amounts when contractually obligated, our ability to meet our obligations and complete projects could be adversely impacted.

The Ownership, Development and Management of Commercial Real Estate is Challenging in the Current Economic Environment and We Do Not Anticipate Meaningful Improvement in the Near Term

The current economic environment continues to impact the real estate industry, specifically for retail and office properties. Unemployment remains at high levels and consumer confidence, while improving, remains low, putting downward pressure on retail sales. Commercial tenants are experiencing financial pressure and are continuing to place demands on landlords to provide rent concessions. The financial hardships on some tenants are so severe that they may leave the market entirely or declare bankruptcy, creating fluctuating vacancy rates in commercial properties. The tenants with good financial condition are considering offers from competing projects and are waiting for the best possible deal before committing.

The stress currently experienced by the real estate industry is particularly evident in our retail development projects. Projects that had good demographics and strong retailer interest to support a retail development when we began construction are experiencing leasing difficulty. When the financial markets began experiencing volatility in the second half of 2008 and the economy entered a recession, we experienced a corresponding volatility in retailer interest for our projects. Retailers continue to express interest in the projects, but are still reluctant to commit to new stores in the current economic environment. As a result of this difficult environment, we have delayed anticipated openings, reduced anticipated rents and incurred additional carrying costs, all resulting in an adverse impact on our business. If we are unable to or decide not to proceed with certain projects, we could incur write-offs, some of which could be substantial, which would have a material adverse affect on our results of operations.

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Until the economy, in general, and the real estate industry in particular, experience sustained improvement, fundamentals for the development and management of real estate will remain weak and we will continue to operate in a difficult environment with little near-term expectation of improvement.

We Are Subject to Risks Associated with Investments in Real Estate

The value of, and our income from, our properties may decline due to developments that adversely affect real estate generally and those developments that are specific to our properties. General factors that may adversely affect our real estate portfolios if they were to occur or continue include:

• Increases in interest rates;

• The availability of financing, including refinancing or extensions of our nonrecourse mortgage debt maturities, on acceptable terms, or at all;

• A decline in the economic conditions at the national, regional or local levels, particularly a decline in one or more of our primary markets;

• Decreases in rental rates;

• An increase in competition for tenants and customers or a decrease in demand by tenants and customers;

• The financial condition of tenants, including the extent of bankruptcies and defaults;

• An increase in supply or decrease in demand of our property types in our primary markets;

• Declines in consumer confidence and spending during an economic recession that adversely affect our revenue from our retail centers;

• Declines in housing markets in Stapleton, Colorado that adversely affect our revenue from our ongoing land segment;

• The adoption on the national, state or local level of more restrictive laws and governmental regulations, including more restrictive zoning, land use or environmental regulations and increased real estate taxes; and

• Opposition from local community or political groups with respect to the development, construction or operations at a particular site.

In addition, there are factors that may adversely affect the value of specific operating properties or result in reduced income or unexpected expenses. As a result, we may not achieve our projected returns on the properties and we could lose some or all of our investments in those properties. Those operational factors include:

• Adverse changes in the perceptions of prospective tenants or purchasers of the attractiveness of the property;

• Our inability to provide adequate management and maintenance;

• The investigation, removal or remediation of hazardous materials or toxic substances at a site;

• Our inability to collect rent or other receivables;

• Vacancies and other changes in rental rates;

• An increase in operating costs that cannot be passed through to tenants;

• Introduction of a competitor’s property in or in close proximity to one of our current markets;

• Underinsured or uninsured natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods or hurricanes; and

• Our inability to obtain adequate insurance.

We Are Subject to Real Estate Development Risks

In addition to the risks described above, our development projects are subject to significant additional risks relating to our ability to complete our projects on time and on budget. Factors that may result in a development project exceeding budget, being delayed or being prevented from completion include:

• An inability to secure sufficient financing on favorable terms, or at all, including an inability to refinance or extend construction loans;

• Construction delays or cost overruns, either of which may increase project development costs;

• An increase in commodity costs;

• An inability to obtain zoning, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations;

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• An inability to secure tenants or anchors necessary to support the project;

• Failure to achieve or sustain anticipated occupancy or sales levels; and

• Threatened or pending litigation.

Some of these development risks were magnified during the recession and continue to be heightened given current uncertain and potentially volatile market conditions. See also “Lending and Capital Market Conditions May Negatively Impact Our Liquidity and Our Ability to Finance or Refinance Projects or Repay Our Debt” and “The Ownership, Development and Management of Commercial Real Estate is Exceptionally Challenging in the Current Economic Environment and We Do Not Anticipate Meaningful Improvement in the Near Term” above. If market volatility causes economic conditions to remain unpredictable or to trend downwards, we may not achieve our projected returns on properties under development and we could lose some or all of our investments in those properties. In addition, the lead time required to develop, construct and lease-up a development property has substantially increased, which could adversely impact our projected returns or result in a termination of the development project.

In the past, we have elected not to proceed, or have been prevented from proceeding, with certain development projects, and we anticipate that this may occur again. In addition, development projects may be delayed or terminated because a project partner or prospective anchor withdraws or a third party challenges our entitlements or public financing.

We periodically serve as either the construction manager or the general contractor for our development projects. The construction of real estate projects entails unique risks, including risks that the project will fail to conform to building plans, specifications and timetables. These failures could be caused by labor strikes, weather, government regulations and other conditions beyond our control. In addition, we may become liable for injuries and accidents occurring during the construction process that are underinsured.

In the construction of new projects, we generally guarantee the construction loan lender the lien-free completion of the project. This guaranty is recourse to us and places the risk of construction delays and cost overruns on us. In addition, from time to time, we guarantee our construction obligations to major tenants and public agencies. These types of guarantees are released upon completion of the project, as defined. We may have significant expenditures in the future in order to comply with our lien-free completion obligations which could have an adverse impact on our cash flows.

Examples of projects that face these and other development risks include the following:

• Brooklyn Atlantic Yards. We are in the process of developing Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, which we estimate will cost approximately $4.9 billion over the anticipated construction and development period. This long-term mixed-use project in downtown Brooklyn is anchored by the Barclays Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena that opened on September 28, 2012. The Barclays Center arena is the home venue of The Nets basketball team, a member of the NBA, and it will be the future home of the New York Islanders professional hockey team, subject to National Hockey League ("NHL") approval. In addition to the Barclays Center, Phase I of Brooklyn Atlantic Yards is comprised of eight buildings totaling approximately 3.4 million square feet—four buildings on the Arena Block (adjacent to the Barclays Center) and four buildings on Block 1129. Phase II consists of seven buildings totaling approximately 3.3 million square feet—three buildings on Block 1120, three buildings on Block 1121 and one building on Block 1128.

As a result of ongoing litigation, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ("SEIS") is required to be completed before proceeding with a portion of Phase I and all of Phase II of the project. We do not expect that the current ongoing litigation and SEIS process will affect the development of the four buildings located on the Arena Block within Phase I.

A substantial amount of additional costs for railyard and infrastructure improvements will be required to proceed with Phase II of Brooklyn Atlantic Yards. More specifically, there is an upcoming December 31, 2013 deadline to commence construction on the Permanent Railyard and to post the completion guaranty for such work. If we choose to begin construction on the Permanent Railyard by December 31, 2013, it must be substantially completed by September 30, 2016. We have previously provided an $86 million letter of credit to the Metropolitan Transit Authority ("MTA") as collateral for such future work related to the construction of the Permanent Railyard. In order to construct the aforementioned eight buildings in Phase II, we will be required to construct a platform over the new Permanent Railyard.

Alternatively, if we do not commence construction on the Permanent Railyard by December 31, 2013, we will be in default of various MTA project agreements and the MTA will have the ability to draw down our $86 million letter of credit. We would also lose approximately 3.3 million square feet of development rights for Phase II of Brooklyn Atlantic Yards.

There is also the potential for increased costs and further delays to the project as a result of (i) increasing construction costs, (ii) scarcity of labor and supplies, (iii) the unavailability of additional needed financing, (iv) our or our partners’ inability or failure to meet required equity contributions, (v) increasing rates for financing, (vi) our inability to meet certain agreed upon deadlines for the development of the project and (vii) other potential litigation seeking to enjoin or prevent the project or litigation for which there may not be insurance coverage. In addition, as applicable contractual and other deadlines and decision points approach, we could have less time and flexibility to plan and implement our responses to these or other risks to the extent that any of them may actually arise.

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If any of the foregoing risks were to occur we may: (i) not be able to develop Brooklyn Atlantic Yards to the extent intended resulting in a potential write-off of our investment, (ii) be required to pay the City and/or State of New York liquidated damages for failure to meet certain agreed upon project deadlines, and (iii) be in default of our non-recourse mortgages on the project. The exposure to loss on this investment, excluding our investments in Barclays Center and B2 BKLYN, amodular apartment community currently under construction at Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, and any potential write-offs or any liquidated damages described in (ii) of this paragraph, is approximately $600,000,000. This exposure to loss could have a significant, material adverse effect on our business, cash flows and results of operations. Even if we were able to continue with the development, or a portion thereof, we would likely not be able to do so as quickly as originally planned, would be likely to incur additional costs and may need to write-off a portion of the development.

In addition to the risks above, the Company may elect to pursue future vertical development of this project with joint venture partners. If forming these new joint ventures results in us granting joint control or losing control of the asset, we may have to deconsolidate the individual asset and its allocation of the site allocation costs. Upon deconsolidation, our investment in the joint venture would be recorded at fair value and evaluated on a quarterly basis for other than temporary impairment. This could result in future impairments, some of which could be significant that would not otherwise be required if the real estate remained consolidated.

• Westchester’s Ridge Hill. Retail leasing at our Westchester’s Ridge Hill development project in Westchester County, New York, has continued to progress slowly. Currently, the center is 60% leased including Parcel L, which is a self contained pad site at the southern end of the center. Portions of the retail center have been open since May 2011; however; future phases have not opened and the entire project is subject to a completion guaranty. The opening dates for additional tenants are dependent upon our leasing efforts which in turn could increase our equity requirements into this project.

We Are Committed to Using a New Construction Methodology on B2 BKLYN, Modular Construction, and Have Invested in a Facility to Produce the Modular Units, Both of Which Expose Us to Additional Development Risk

We have partnered with a large international development and construction company to operate a facility for the fabrication of apartment modular units that will be used in the construction of B2 BKLYN, amulti-family highrise in Brooklyn, New York,which is expected to be 32 stories and contain 363 apartment units.

In addition to risks inherent in construction projects generally, such as unanticipated site conditions, environmental, and force majeure issues, the following additional risks exist with setting up the modular facility and constructing B2 BKLYN using modular methodology:

• Facility start-up costs can be more than anticipated, which would require additional equity;

• The facility setup might take longer than anticipated, which would lead to the delay of the completion of B2 BKLYN;

• High rise modular has not previously been done at the heights of B2 BKLYN; therefore, the design may need to be revised and assembly may not occur as expected, each having the potential to cause project delays and additional construction costs;

• Our partner could experience financial difficulty and be unable to cover its share of cost overruns, which could impact the timely completion of the project or require us to infuse additional equity;

• Third party claims that any element of the design or construction methodology infringes on protected intellectual rights could delay the project and increase construction costs; and

• A plumbers' organization has requested the City Building Department to explain its issuance of permits and approvals for the production of modules at the facility where the modular units will be constructed, in light of New York City building code licensing requirements. Any claim or claims filed in connection with this request could delay the construction, and increase the construction costs, of B2 BKLYN.

Vacancies in Our Properties May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations, Cash Flows and Fair Value Calculations

Our results of operations and cash flows may be adversely affected if we are unable to continue leasing a significant portion of our commercial and residential real estate portfolio. We depend on commercial and residential tenants in order to collect rents and other charges. The economic downturn has impacted our tenants on many levels. Despite some improvement in certain economic measures, it will take time for many of our current or perspective tenants to achieve a similar financial outlook they had prior to the recession. The downturn has been particularly hard on commercial retail tenants, many of whom have announced store closings and scaled backed growth plans. If we are unable to sustain historical occupancy levels in our real estate portfolio, our cash flows and results of operations could be adversely affected. Our ability to sustain our current and historical occupancy levels also depends on many other factors that are discussed elsewhere in this section.

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The Slow Recovery in the Housing Market May Continue to Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations and Cash Flows

The United States has experienced a sustained downturn in the residential housing markets, resulting in a decline in both the demand for, and price of, housing and has just recently seen some positive signs that may lead to a recovery. Any recovery in the housing market is expected to be slow. For our remaining active land project, Stapleton, we depend on homebuilders and buyers, which have been significantly and adversely impacted by the housing downturn, to continue buying our land held for sale. Our residential land sales at Stapleton have remained steady and were not as negatively impacted by the recession as other residential land projects. However, if the market does not recover, it may eventually impact Stapleton. We do not know how long it will take the national housing market to recover or if we will ever see a return to previous conditions. Our ability to sustain our historical sales levels of land at Stapleton depends in part on the continued strength of the local housing market. Our failure to successfully sell our land held for sale on favorable terms would adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows and could result in a write-down in the value of our land due to impairment.

Our Properties and Businesses Face Significant Competition

The real estate industry is highly competitive in many of the markets in which we operate. Competition could over-saturate any market, as a result of which we may not have sufficient cash to meet the nonrecourse debt service requirements on certain of our properties. Although we may attempt to negotiate a restructuring with the mortgagee, we may not be successful, particularly in light of current credit markets, which could cause a property to be transferred to the mortgagee.

There are numerous other developers, managers and owners of commercial and residential real estate and undeveloped land that compete with us nationally, regionally and/or locally, some of whom have greater financial resources and market share than us. They compete with us for management and leasing opportunities, land for development, properties for acquisition and disposition, and for anchor stores and tenants for properties. We may not be able to successfully compete in these areas. If our competitors prevent us from realizing our real estate objectives, the operating performance may fall short of expectations and adversely affect our financial performance.

Tenants at our retail properties face continual competition in attracting customers from Internet shopping, retailers at other shopping centers, catalogue companies, online merchants, television shopping networks, warehouse stores, large discounters, outlet malls, wholesale clubs, direct mail and telemarketers. Our competitors and those of our tenants could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease space in our properties and on the rents we can charge or the concessions we can grant. This in turn could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows, and could affect the realizable value of our assets upon sale. Further, as new technologies emerge, the relationship among customers, retailers, and shopping centers are evolving on a rapid basis and it is critical that we adapt to such new technologies and relationships on a timely basis.

We May Be Unable to Sell Properties to Reposition Our Portfolio

Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, we may be unable to dispose of underperforming properties and may be unable to reposition our portfolio in response to changes in national, regional or local real estate markets. In addition, potential buyers may be unable to secure financing, which could negatively impact our ability to dispose of our properties. As a result, we may incur operating losses from some of our properties and may have to write-down the value of some properties due to impairment.

Our Results of Operations and Cash Flows May Be Adversely Affected by Tenant Defaults or Bankruptcy

Our results of operations and cash flows may be adversely affected if a significant number of our tenants are unable to meet their obligations or do not renew their leases, or if we are unable to lease a significant amount of space on economically favorable terms. In the event of a default by a tenant, we may experience delays in payments and incur substantial costs in recovering our losses.

In addition, our ability to collect rents and other charges will be even more difficult if the tenant is bankrupt or insolvent. While our tenants have from time to time filed for bankruptcy or been involved in insolvency proceedings, there have been an increased number of bankruptcies with the most recent recession. We may be required to expense costs associated with leases of bankrupt tenants and may not be able to replace future rents for tenant space rejected in bankruptcy proceedings which could adversely affect our properties. The current bankruptcies of some of our tenants, and the potential bankruptcies of other tenants in the future, could make it difficult for us to enforce our rights as lessor and protect our investment.

Based on tenants with net base rent of greater than 2% of total net base rent as of January 31, 2013, our five largest office tenants by leased square feet are the City of New York, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., U.S. Government, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and WellPoint, Inc.. Given our large concentration of office space in New York City, we may be adversely affected by the consolidation or failure of certain financial institutions. As of January 31, 2013, our five largest retail tenants by leased square feet are Bass Pro Shops, Inc., The TJX Companies, Inc., Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment, Inc. and Gap, Inc. An event of default or bankruptcy of one of our largest tenants would increase the adverse impact on us.

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We May Be Negatively Impacted by the Consolidation or Closing of Anchor Stores

Our retail centers are generally anchored by department stores or other “big box” tenants. We could be adversely affected if one or more of these anchor stores were to consolidate, close or enter into bankruptcy. Given the current economic environment for retailers, we are at a heightened risk that an anchor store could close or enter into bankruptcy. Although non-tenant anchors generally do not pay us rent, they typically contribute towards common area maintenance and other expenses. Even if we own the anchor space, we may be unable to re-lease this area or to re-lease it on comparable terms. The loss of these revenues could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. Further, the temporary or permanent loss of any anchor likely would reduce customer traffic in the retail center, which could lead to decreased sales at other retail stores. Rents obtained from other tenants may be adversely impacted as a result of co-tenancy clauses in their leases. One or more of these factors could cause the retail center to fail to meet its debt service requirements. The consolidation of anchor stores may also negatively affect current and future development projects.

We May Be Negatively Impacted by International Activities

While our international activities are limited in scope and generally focused on evaluating various international opportunities, we have begun to expand our international business activities subjecting us to risks that could have an adverse effect on the projected returns on the international projects or our overall results of operations. As we expand into international markets, we have limited or no prior experience developing and managing international properties in such markets, or dealing with foreign economies or cultures, changes in political environments or changes in exchange rates for foreign currencies. As a result, we may have to rely on the efforts and abilities of foreign business partners and agents. We may also experience difficulties integrating these properties into our business operations. In addition, these international activities increase our exposure to fines and penalties stemming from a variety of local, federal and international laws and regulations governing these foreign properties and business activities including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws related to anti-corruption and anti-bribery. Although we have implemented policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with these laws, we cannot be sure that our employees, contractors, partners or agents will not violate our policies. Any such violations could materially damage our reputation, international expansion efforts, and projected returns on foreign investments, which could in turn have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Terrorist Attacks and Other Armed Conflicts May Adversely Affect Our Business

We have significant investments in large metropolitan areas, including New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area, which face a heightened risk related to terrorism. Some tenants in these areas may choose to relocate their business to less populated, lower-profile areas of the United States. This could result in a decrease in the demand for space in these areas, which could increase vacancies in our properties and force us to lease our properties on less favorable terms. In addition, properties in our real estate portfolio could be directly impacted by future terrorist attacks, which could cause the value of our property and the level of our revenues to significantly decline.

Future terrorist activity, related armed conflicts or prolonged or increased tensions in the Middle East could cause consumer confidence and spending to decrease and adversely affect mall traffic. Additionally, future terrorist attacks could increase volatility in the United States and worldwide financial markets. Any of these occurrences could have a significant impact on our revenues, costs and operating results.

We Are Subject to the Risks of Owning and Operating an Arena

The Barclays Center arena opened on September 28, 2012 and is the home venue for The Nets basketball team. In addition to The Nets basketball games, the mix of events at the Barclays Center will feature a variety of concerts, family shows, and other sporting events. Additionally, the New York Islanders professional hockey team has also announced plans to relocate to the Barclays Center for the 2015-16 hockey season, subject to approval by the NHL. As we approach stabilized operations, our investment in the Barclays Center is dependent on a number of factors, which could adversely affect us, including:

• Pricing and sales pace for suites and sponsorships, including new sales and renewals of existing agreements;

• Attendance at games and events, which drive on-site spending for concessions and merchandise;

• General economic conditions that affect corporate and individual spending on entertainment and leisure activities;

• Ability to secure event bookings through relationships with promoters, artists and other clients;

• Popularity of live entertainment events as a whole and individual acts;

• Popularity of The Nets and New York Islanders, their on-court and on-ice performance, and overall fan base;

• Competition from other event venues in our marketplace;

• Competition from other leisure-time activities, such as television, radio, and the internet;

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• Organized labor matters; and

• Actions of the NBA, NHL, The Nets and the New York Islanders.

The Investment in a Professional Sports Franchise Involves Certain Risks and Future Losses Are Expected for The Nets

On August 16, 2004, we purchased a legal ownership interest in The Nets. The purchase of the interest in The Nets was the first step in our efforts to pursue development projects at Brooklyn Atlantic Yards. For a more thorough discussion of the risks associated with the Brooklyn Atlantic Yards project, see “We Are Subject to Real Estate Developments Risks.” On May 12, 2010, we, through our consolidated subsidiary NS&E, closed on a purchase agreement with the MP Entities. The transaction resulted in a change of controlling ownership interest in The Nets. Following the transaction with the MP Entities, NS&E retained a 20% non-controlling ownership of The Nets. As we have a 62% ownership interest in NS&E, our resulting ownership interest in The Nets after the transaction is approximately 12%.

Our investment in The Nets is subject to a number of operational risks, including risks associated with operating conditions, competitive factors, economic conditions and industry conditions. If The Nets are not able to successfully manage the following operational risks, The Nets may incur operating losses:

• Competition with other major league sports, college athletics and other sports-related and non sports-related entertainment;

• Dependence on competitive success of The Nets;

• Fluctuations in the amount of revenues from advertising, sponsorships, concessions, merchandise, parking and season and other ticket sales, which are tied to the popularity and success of The Nets and general economic conditions;

• Uncertainties of increases in players’ salaries;

• Risk of injuries to key players;

• Dependence on talented players;

• Uncertainties relating to labor relations in professional sports, including the expiration of the NBA’s current collective bargaining agreement, or a player or management initiated stoppage after such expiration; and

• Dependence on television and cable network, radio and other media contracts.

Our High Debt Leverage May Prevent Us from Responding to Changing Business and Economic Conditions

Our high degree of debt leverage could limit our ability to obtain additional financing or adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition. We have a high ratio of debt (consisting of nonrecourse mortgage debt, a revolving credit facility and senior and subordinated debt) to total market capitalization. This ratio was approximately 68.5% and 75.1% at January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, based on our long-term debt outstanding at that date and the market value of our outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Our high leverage may adversely affect our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes and may make us more vulnerable to a prolonged downturn in the economy.

Nonrecourse mortgage debt is collateralized by individual completed rental properties, projects under development and undeveloped land. We do not expect to repay a substantial amount of the principal of our outstanding debt prior to maturity or to have available funds from operations sufficient to repay this debt at maturity. As a result, it will be necessary for us to refinance our debt through new debt financings or through equity offerings. If interest rates are higher at the time of refinancing, our interest expense would increase, which would adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. Cash flows and our liquidity would also be adversely affected if we are required to repay a portion of the outstanding principal or contribute additional equity to obtain the refinancing. In addition, in the event we were unable to secure refinancing on acceptable terms, we might be forced to sell properties on unfavorable terms, which could result in the recognition of losses and could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. If we were unable to make the required payments on any debt collateralized by a mortgage on one of our properties or to refinance that debt when it comes due, the mortgage lender could take that property through foreclosure and, as a result, we could lose income and asset value as well harm our Company reputation.

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Our Corporate Debt Covenants Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition

We have guaranteed the obligations of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, or FCRPC, under the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (the "Amended Credit Facility"). The Amended Credit Facility imposes a number of restrictive covenants on us, including a prohibition on certain consolidations and mergers, limitations on the amount of debt, guarantees and property liens that we may incur, restrictions on the pledging of ownership interests in subsidiaries, limitations on the use of cash sources, limitations on our ability to pay dividends on our common and preferred stock and limitations of our ability to repurchase our common stock. The Amended Credit Facility also requires us to maintain a specified minimum liquidity, debt yield, debt service coverage, cash flow coverage and development asset ratios and consolidated shareholders’ equity.

The indentures under which our senior and subordinated debt is issued also contain certain restrictive covenants, including, among other things, limitations on our ability to incur debt, pay dividends, acquire our common or preferred stock, permit liens on our properties or dispose of assets.

While we are in compliance with all of our covenants at January 31, 2013, we cannot guarantee our future compliance with any of the covenants. The failure to comply with any of our financial or non-financial covenants could result in an event of default and accelerate some or all of our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. Our ability to comply with these covenants will depend upon our future economic performance. These covenants may adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or to engage in other business activities that may be desirable or advantageous to us.

We Are Subject to Risks Associated With Hedging Agreements

We will often enter into interest rate swap agreements and other interest rate hedging contracts, including caps and floors to mitigate or reduce our exposure to interest rate volatility or to satisfy lender requirements. While these agreements may help reduce our exposure to interest rate volatility, they also expose us to additional risks, including a risk that the counterparties will not perform. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the hedging agreement will qualify for hedge accounting or that our hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations. Should we desire to terminate a hedging agreement, there could be significant costs and cash requirements involved to fulfill our initial obligation under the hedging agreement.

When a hedging agreement is required under the terms of a mortgage loan, it is often a condition that the hedge counterparty agree to certain conditions which include, but are not limited to, maintaining a specified credit rating. With the current volatility in the financial markets and reporting requirements recently adopted by governmental agencies, there is a reduced pool of eligible counterparties that can meet or are willing to agree to the required conditions which has resulted in an increased cost for hedging agreements. This could make it difficult to enter into hedging agreements in the future. Additionally, if the counterparty failed to satisfy any of the required conditions and we were unable to renegotiate the required conditions with the lender or find an alternative counterparty for such hedging agreements, we could be in default under the loan and the lender could take that property through foreclosure.

Our bonds that are structured in a total rate of return swap arrangement (“TRS”) have maturities reflected in the year the bond matures as opposed to the TRS maturity date, which is likely to be earlier. Throughout the life of the TRS, if the property is not performing at designated levels or due to changes in market conditions, the property may be obligated to make collateral deposits with the counterparty. At expiration or termination of the TRS arrangement, the property must pay or is entitled to the difference, if any, between the fair market value of the bond and par. If the property does not post collateral or make the counterparty whole at expiration, the counterparty could foreclose on the property.

Any Rise in Interest Rates Will Increase Our Interest Costs

Including the effect of the protection provided by the interest rate swaps, caps and long-term contracts in place as of January 31, 2013, a 100 basis point increase in taxable interest rates (including properties accounted for under the equity method, corporate debt and the effect of interest rate floors) would increase the annual pre-tax interest cost for the next 12 months of our variable-rate debt by approximately $6,770,000 at January 31, 2013. Although tax-exempt rates generally move in an amount that is smaller than corresponding changes in taxable interest rates, a 100 basis point increase in tax-exempt rates (including properties accounted for under the equity method) would increase the annual pre-tax interest cost for the next 12 months of our tax-exempt variable-rate debt by approximately $6,342,000 at January 31, 2013. This analysis includes a portion of our taxable and tax-exempt variable-rate debt related to construction loans for which the interest expense is capitalized. For variable rate bonds, during times of market illiquidity, a premium interest rate could be charged on the bonds to successfully market them which would result in even higher interest rates.

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If We Are Unable to Obtain Tax-Exempt Financings, Our Interest Costs Would Rise

We regularly utilize tax-exempt financings and tax increment financings, which generally bear interest at rates below prevailing rates available through conventional taxable financing. We cannot assure you that tax-exempt bonds or similar government subsidized financing will continue to be available to us in the future, either for new development or acquisitions, or for the refinancing of outstanding debt. Our ability to obtain these financings or to refinance outstanding tax-exempt debt on favorable terms could significantly affect our ability to develop or acquire properties and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Downgrades in Our Credit Rating Could Adversely Affect Our Performance

We are periodically rated by nationally recognized rating agencies. Any downgrades in our credit rating could impact our ability to borrow by increasing borrowing costs as well as limiting our access to capital. In addition, a downgrade could require us to post cash collateral and/or letters of credit to cover our self-insured property and liability insurance deductibles, surety bonds, energy contracts and hedge contracts which would adversely affect our cash flow and liquidity.

Our Business Will Be Adversely Impacted Should an Uninsured Loss, a Loss in Excess of Insurance Limits or a Delayed or Denied Insurance Claim Occur

We carry comprehensive insurance coverage for general liability, property, flood, wind, earthquake and rental loss (and environmental insurance on certain locations) with respect to our properties within insured limits and policy specifications that we believe are customary for similar properties. There are, however, specific types of potential losses, including environmental loss or losses of a catastrophic nature, such as losses from wars, terrorism, hurricanes, wind, earthquakes or other natural disasters, that in our judgment, cannot be purchased at a commercially viable cost or whereby such losses, if incurred, would exceed the insurance limits procured. In the event of an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insurance limits, or a failure by an insurer to meet its obligations under a policy, we could lose both our invested capital in, and anticipated profits from, the affected property and could be exposed to liabilities with respect to that which we thought we had adequate insurance to cover. Any such uninsured loss could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial position. Under our current policies, which expire October 31, 2013, our properties are insured against acts of terrorism, subject to various limits, deductibles and exclusions for acts of war and terrorist acts involving biological, chemical and nuclear damage. Once these policies expire, we may not be able to obtain adequate terrorism coverage at a commercially reasonable cost. In addition, our insurers may not be able to maintain reinsurance sufficient to cover any losses that we may incur as a result of terrorist acts. As a result, our insurers’ ability to provide future insurance for any damages that we sustain as a result of a terrorist attack may be reduced or eliminated.

Additionally, most of our current project mortgages require “all-risk”/”special form” property insurance, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to obtain such “all risk”/”special form” policies that will satisfy lender requirements. We are self-insured as to the first $500,000 of commercial general liability coverage per occurrence. Further, for the first $250,000 of property damage coverage per occurrence, we utilize a wholly-owned captive insurance company and self-insurance. The wholly-owned captive insurance company is licensed, regulated and capitalized in accordance with state of Arizona statutes. The wholly-owned captive insurance company is not utilized to mitigate percentage deductibles for Florida, Hawaii, and scheduled tier one county wind property damage claims by named storms, California earthquake property damage claims, and Flood Zone A and V property claims. These percentage deductibles are self-insured. While we reasonably believe that our self-insurance and wholly-owned captive insurance company reserves are adequate for commercial property damage claims and commercial general liability claims, we cannot assure you that we will not incur losses that exceed these self- insurance and wholly-owned captive reserves.

As a property developer, owner, and manager, we will likely experience property and liability claims and will reasonably seek the coverage of the insurance policies that we have procured. There may be instances where there are severe and complex claims that can be prolonged and litigated and insurance recoveries may be delayed, partially delayed or ultimately denied in full. This delay or denial may have an adverse impact on our financial condition.

We also carry several other types of insurance policies that have various terms. However, these may not cover all claims, alleged claims, or actual losses that may potentially occur or are made by various parties against us.

A Downgrade or Financial Failure of Our Insurance Carriers May Have an Adverse Impact on our Financial Condition

The insurance carrier(s) that we utilize have satisfactory financial ratings at the time the policies are placed and made effective based on various insurance carrier rating agencies commonly used in the insurance industry. However, we cannot assure you that these financial ratings will remain satisfactory or constant throughout the policy period. There is a risk that these financial ratings may be downgraded throughout the policy period or that the insurance carrier(s) may experience a financial failure. A downgrade or financial failure of our insurance carrier(s) may result in their inability to pay current and future claims. This inability to pay claims may have an adverse impact on our financial condition. In addition, a downgrade or a financial failure of our insurance carrier(s) may cause our insurance renewal or replacement policy costs to increase.

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We May Be Adversely Impacted by Environmental Matters

We are subject to various foreign, federal, state and local environmental protection and health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other things: the generation, storage, handling, use and transportation of hazardous materials; the emission and discharge of hazardous materials into the ground, air or water; and the health and safety of our employees. In some instances, federal, state and local laws require abatement or removal of specific hazardous materials such as asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint, in the event of demolition, renovations, remodeling, damage or decay. Laws and regulations also impose specific worker protection and notification requirements and govern emissions of and exposure to hazardous or toxic substances, such as asbestos fibers in the air. We incur costs to comply with such laws and regulations, but we cannot assure you that we have been or will be at all times in complete compliance with such laws and regulations.

Under certain environmental laws, an owner or operator of real property may become liable for the costs of the investigation, removal and remediation of hazardous or toxic substances at that property. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. Certain contamination is difficult to remediate fully and can lead to more costly design specifications, such as a requirement to install vapor barrier systems, or a limitation on the use of the property and could preclude development of a site at all. The presence of hazardous substances on a property could also result in personal injury, contribution or other claims by private parties. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic wastes may also be liable for the costs of the investigation, removal and remediation of those wastes at the disposal or treatment facility, regardless of whether that facility is owned or operated by that person.

We have invested, and will continue to, invest in properties that are or have been used for or are near properties that have had industrial purposes in the past. As a result, our properties are or may become contaminated with hazardous or toxic substances. We will incur costs to investigate and possibly to remediate those conditions and it is possible that some contamination will remain in or under the properties even after such remediation. While we investigate these sites and work with all relevant governmental authorities to meet their standards given our intended use of the property, it is possible that there will be new information identified in the future that indicates there are additional unaddressed environmental impacts, there could be technical developments that will require new or different remedies to be undertaken in the future, and the regulatory standards imposed by governmental authorities could change in the future.

As a result of the above, the value of our properties could decrease, our income from developed properties could decrease, our projects could be delayed, we could become obligated to third parties pursuant to indemnification agreements or guarantees, our expense to remediate or maintain the properties could increase, and our ability to successfully sell, rent or finance our properties could be adversely affected by environmental matters in a manner that could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operation. While we maintain insurance for certain environmental matters, we cannot assure you that we will not incur losses related to environmental matters, including losses that may materially exceed any available insurance.

The Ratner, Miller and Shafran Families Own a Controlling Interest in the Company, and Those Interests May Differ from Other Shareholders

Our authorized common stock consists of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The economic rights of each Class of common stock are identical, but the voting rights differ. The Class A common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect 25% of the members of our Board of Directors, while the Class B common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect the remaining members of our Board of Directors. On all other matters, the Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class, with each share of our Class A common stock entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock entitled to ten votes per share. At February 28, 2013, members of the Ratner, Miller and Shafran families, which include members of our current board of directors and executive officers, owned 89.1% of the Class B common stock. RMS, Limited Partnership (“RMS LP”), which owned approximately 88.6% of the Class B common stock, is a limited partnership, comprised of interests of these families, with seven individual general partners, currently consisting of:

• Samuel H. Miller, Co-Chairman Emeritus of our Board of Directors;

• Charles A. Ratner, Chairman of our Board of Directors;

• Ronald A. Ratner, Executive Vice President of Forest City and a Director;

• Brian J. Ratner, Executive Vice President of Forest City and a Director;

• Deborah Ratner Salzberg, President of Forest City Washington, Inc., a subsidiary of Forest City, and a Director;

• Joan K. Shafran; and

• Abraham Miller.

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Charles A. Ratner, James A. Ratner, Executive Vice President of Forest City, and Ronald A. Ratner are brothers. Albert B. Ratner, Co-Chairman Emeritus of our Board of Directors, is the father of Brian J. Ratner and Deborah Ratner Salzberg and is first cousin to Charles A. Ratner, James A. Ratner, Ronald A. Ratner, Joan K. Shafran and Bruce C. Ratner, Executive Vice President of Forest City and a Director. Samuel H. Miller was married to Ruth Ratner Miller (now deceased), a sister of Albert B. Ratner, and is the father of Abraham Miller. General partners holding 60% of the total voting power of RMS LP determine how to vote the Class B common stock held by RMS LP. No person may transfer his or her interest in the Class B common stock held by RMS LP without complying with various rights of first refusal.

In addition, at February 28, 2013, members of these families collectively owned 7.8% of the Class A common stock. As a result of their ownership in Forest City, these family members and RMS LP have the ability to elect a majority of our Board of Directors and to control our management and policies. Generally, they may, without the consent of our other shareholders, determine the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matters submitted to our shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets and may also prevent or cause a change in control of Forest City.

Even if these families or RMS LP reduce their level of ownership of Class B common stock below the level necessary to maintain a majority of the voting power, specific provisions of Ohio law and our Amended Articles of Incorporation may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making a proposal to acquire us or delaying or preventing a change in control or management of Forest City without the approval of these families or RMS LP.

RMS Investment Corp. Provides Property Management and Leasing Services to Us and Is Controlled By Some of Our Affiliates

We paid approximately $261,000 and $230,000 as total compensation during the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, to RMS Investment Corp. for property management and leasing services. RMS Investment Corp. is controlled by members of the Ratner, Miller and Shafran families, some of whom are our directors and executive officers.

RMS Investment Corp. manages and provides leasing services to our Cleveland-area specialty retail center, Golden Gate, which has 361,000 square feet. The current rate of compensation for this management service is 4% of all rental income, plus a leasing fee of generally 1% to 6% of rental income of all new or renewed leases. Management believes these fees are comparable to those other management companies would charge to non-affiliated third parties in similar circumstances.

Our Directors and Executive Officers May Have Interests in Competing Properties, and We Do Not Have Non-Compete Agreements with Certain of Our Directors and Executive Officers

Under our current policy, no director or executive officer, including any member of the Ratner, Miller and Shafran families, is allowed to invest in a competing real estate opportunity without first obtaining the approval of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We do not have non-compete agreements with any director or executive officer, other than Charles Ratner, James Ratner, Ronald Ratner, Bruce Ratner, David LaRue and Robert O’Brien. Upon leaving Forest City, any other director, officer or employee could compete with us. Notwithstanding our policy, we permit our principal shareholders who are officers and employees to develop, expand, operate or sell, independent of our business, certain commercial, industrial and residential properties that they owned prior to the implementation of our policy. As a result of their ownership of these properties, a conflict of interest may arise between them and Forest City, which may not be resolved in our favor. The conflict may involve the development or expansion of properties that may compete with our properties and the solicitation of tenants to lease these properties.

We are Subject to Recapture Risks Associated with Sale of Tax Credits

As part of our financing strategy, we have financed several real estate projects through limited partnerships with investment partners. The investment partner, typically a large, sophisticated institution or corporate investor, invests cash in exchange for a limited partnership interest and special allocations of expenses and the majority of tax losses and credits associated with the project. These partnerships typically require us to indemnify, on an after-tax or “grossed up” basis, the investment partner against the failure to receive or the loss of allocated tax credits and tax losses.

We believe that all the necessary requirements for qualification for such tax credits have been and will be met and that our investment partners will be able to receive expense allocations associated with these properties. However, we cannot assure you that this will, in fact, be the case or that we will not be required to indemnify our investment partners on an after-tax basis for these amounts. Indemnification payments (if required) could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.

We Face Risks Associated with Developing and Managing Properties in Partnership with Others

We use partnerships and limited liability companies, or LLCs, to finance, develop or manage some of our real estate investments. Acting through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, we typically are a general partner or managing member in these partnerships or LLCs. There are, however, instances in which we do not control or even participate in management or day-to-day operations of these properties. The use of partnerships and LLCs involve special risks associated with the possibility that:

• Another partner or member may have interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours;

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• A general partner or managing member may take actions contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives with respect to our real estate investments; or

• A partner or a member could experience financial difficulties that prevent it from fulfilling its financial or other responsibilities to the project or its lender or the other partners or members.

In the event any of our partners or members files for bankruptcy, we could be precluded from taking certain actions affecting our project without bankruptcy court approval, which could diminish our control over the project even if we were the general partner or managing member. In addition, if the bankruptcy court were to discharge the obligations of our partner or member, it could result in our ultimate liability for the project being greater than we would have otherwise been obligated for.

To the extent we are a general partner, we may be exposed to unlimited liability, which may exceed our investment or equity in the partnership. If one of our subsidiaries is a general partner of a particular partnership it may be exposed to the same kind of unlimited liability.

Failure to Continue to Maintain Effective Internal Controls in Accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on Our Ability to Ensure Timely and Reliable Financial Reporting

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Section 404, requires our management to evaluate the effectiveness of, and our independent registered public accounting firm to attest to, our internal control over financial reporting. We will continue our ongoing process of testing and evaluating the effectiveness of, and remediating any issues identified related to, our internal control over financial reporting. The process of documenting, testing and evaluating our internal control over financial reporting is complex and time consuming. Due to this complexity and the time-consuming nature of the process and because currently unforeseen events or circumstances beyond our control could arise, we cannot assure you that we ultimately will be able to continue to comply fully in subsequent fiscal periods with Section 404 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404, which could adversely affect public confidence in our ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data to ensure timely and reliable external financial reporting.

Compliance or Failure to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Similar Laws Could Result in Substantial Costs

The Americans with Disabilities Act generally requires that public buildings, including office buildings and hotels, be made accessible to disabled persons. In the event that we are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal government could fine us or private parties could be awarded damages against us. If we are required to make substantial alterations and capital expenditures in one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.

We may also incur significant costs complying with other regulations. Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We believe that our properties are currently in material compliance with all of these regulatory requirements. However, existing requirements may change and compliance with future requirements may require significant unanticipated expenditures that could adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations.

Legislative and Regulatory Actions Taken Now or in the Future Could Adversely Affect Our Business

Current economic conditions have resulted in governmental regulatory agencies and political bodies placing increased focus and scrutiny on the financial services industry. This increased scrutiny has resulted in unprecedented programs and actions targeted at restoring stability in the financial markets.

In July 2010, the U.S. Congress enacted the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (or the Dodd-Frank Act). The Dodd-Frank Act was enacted in part to impose significant investment restrictions and capital requirements on banking entities and other organizations in the financial services industry, which may result in such entities and organizations instituting more conservative practices with respect to financing instruments. While we do not operate in the financial services industry, the Dodd-Frank Act could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. While the full impact of the Dodd-Frank Act cannot be assessed until all implementing regulations are released, the Dodd-Frank Act may adversely affect the cost, availability and terms of financial instruments, such as non-recourse mortgage loans, interest rate swaps and other hedging instruments; further reduce our access to capital; and limit availability of favorable terms of financing from lenders. The European Union and other major governmental authorities are in the process of enacting similar legislation which could have similar impacts on foreign investments.

In addition, U.S. Government, Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury and other governmental and regulatory bodies have taken or are considering taking other actions to address the financial crisis. While we cannot predict whether or when such actions may occur, such actions may have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Changes in Federal, State or Local Tax Laws Could Adversely Affect Our Business

From time to time, changes in federal, state and local tax laws or regulations are enacted. These changes could impact the rates paid for items such as income, real estate, sales or other taxes. A shortfall in tax revenues for states and municipalities in which we operate may lead to an increase in the frequency and amounts of such changes. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets, equity or income. Such changes could also impact our tenants as well as individual customers of those tenants, which could impact our ability to lease space in our properties. This in turn could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.

Changes in Market Conditions Could Continue to Hurt the Market Price of Our Publicly Traded Securities

The stock market has experienced volatile conditions, particularly with respect to companies in the real estate industry, resulting in substantial price and volume fluctuations that are often unrelated or disproportionate to the financial performance of companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock regardless of our operating performance. A decline in the price of our common stock could have an adverse effect on our business by reducing our ability to generate capital through sales of our common stock, subjecting us to further credit rating downgrades and, in the case of a substantial decline, increasing the risk of not satisfying the New York Stock Exchange’s continued listing standards.

Inflation May Adversely Affect our Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Although inflation has not materially impacted our results of operations to date, increases in inflation at a rate higher than increases in rental income could have a negative impact on our operating margins and cash flows. In some circumstances, increases in operating expenses for commercial properties can be passed on to our tenants. However, some of our commercial leases contain clauses that may prevent us from easily passing on increases of operating expenses to the respective tenants.

Cybersecurity Risks and Cyber Incidents Could Adversely Affect Our Business and Disrupt Operations

A cyber incident is considered to be any adverse event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of our information resources. More specifically, a cyber incident is an intentional attack or an unintentional event that can include gaining unauthorized access to systems to disrupt operations, corrupt data, or steal confidential information. As our reliance on technology has increased, so have the risks posed to our systems, both internal and those that we have outsourced. Our three primary risks that could directly result from the occurrence of a cyber incident include operational interruption, damage to our relationship with our tenants, and private data exposure. We have implemented processes, procedures and controls to help mitigate these risks, but these measures, as well as our increased awareness of a risk of a cyber incident, do not guarantee that our financial results will not be negatively impacted by such an incident.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2. Properties

The Corporate headquarters of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. are located in Cleveland, Ohio and are owned by the Company. The Company’s core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

The following schedules present information on our portfolio of real estate assets. The first two schedules and footnotes relate to the Company’s Development Pipeline and provide information on 2012 property openings and those projects under construction as of January 31, 2013. The Real Estate Portfolio is a listing by product type, broken out by consolidated and unconsolidated assets.

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Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Development Pipeline

January 31, 2013

2012 Openings

Property	Location	Date Opened	FCE Legal Ownership %	Consolidated (C) Unconsolidated (U)	Total Cost (in millions)		Square Feet/ Number of Units	Gross Leasable Area		Lease Commitment % (a)
Retail Center:
The Yards - Boilermaker Shops	Washington, D.C.	Q4-12	100%	C	$	21.9	39,000	39,000		63%
Office:
Johns Hopkins Parking Garage	Baltimore, MD	Q4-12	85%	C	$	29.3	492,000
Residential:
The Aster Town Center	Denver, CO	Q1-12/Q2-12	90%	C	$	10.4	85			91%
Botanica Eastbridge	Denver, CO	Q3-12	90%	C	15.4		118			53%
					$	25.8	203
Arena:
Barclays Center	Brooklyn, NY	Q3-12	34%	C	$	950.7	670,000	18,000 seats	(b)	82% (c)
Total Openings					$	1,027.7
Fee Development Project (d)
Las Vegas City Hall	Las Vegas, NV	Q1-12	-	-	$	146.2	270,000

See footnotes on the following page.

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Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Development Pipeline

January 31, 2013

Under Construction

Property	Location	Opening/ Anticipated Opening	FCE Legal Ownership %			Consolidated (C) Unconsolidated (U)	Total Cost (in millions)		Square Feet/ Number of Units	Gross Leasable Area	Lease Commitment % (a)
Retail Center:
The Yards - Lumber Shed	Washington, D.C.	Q3-13	100	%		C	$	15.5	32,000	32,000	80%
Residential:
Continental Building	Dallas, TX	Q1-13	100	%		C	$	54.6	203	5,000
Aster Northfield	Denver, CO	Q3-13/14	90	%		C	50.0		352	—
Stratford Avenue	Fairfield, CT	Q3-13/Q4-13	100	%		C	23.2		128	—
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN	Brooklyn, NY	Q2-14	100	%		C	183.9		363	—
120 Kingston	Boston, MA	Q2-14	50	%		U	133.3		240	5,000
The Yards - Twelve12	Washington, D.C.	Q3-14	80	%	(e)	C	119.8		218	88,000	Retail: 90%
West Village	Dallas, TX	Q3-14/15	100	%		C	88.6		381	—
							$	653.4	1,885	98,000
Total Under Construction							$	668.9
Fee Development Project (d)
Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH)	Baltimore, MD	Q2-14	-			-	$	135.0	234,000

FOOTNOTES

(a) Lease commitments as of March 1, 2013.

(b) The Nets, a member of the NBA, has a 37 year license agreement to use the arena with approximately 18,000 seats for NBA games. Additionally, the arena is expected to be the future home of the New York Islanders, a member of the National Hockey League ("NHL"), with a 14,500 seating configuration for NHL events.

(c) Represents the percentage of forecasted contractually obligated arena income that is under contract. Contractually obligated income, which include revenue from naming rights, sponsorships, suite licenses, Nets minimum rent and food concession agreements, accounts for 72% of total forecasted revenues for the arena. Percentage at January 31, 2013, excludes anticipated rent from the New York Islanders since the team is not anticipated to relocate to Barclays Center until 2015 and is subject to approval by the NHL.

(d) These are fee development projects in which the Company has no ownership interests. Therefore, these costs are not included on the Company’s balance sheet.

(e) Represents legal ownership of the residential units. Legal ownership for the retail space is 100%.

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Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Development Pipeline

January 31, 2013

Military Housing - 2012 Openings and Under Construction

Below is a summary of the Company’s unconsolidated equity method investments for Military Housing development projects. The Company provides development, construction and management services for these projects and receives agreed upon fees for these services. Phases are considered under construction until the completion of the initial development period as defined in the respective agreements.

Property	Location	Opening/ Anticipated Opening	Completed Cost (in millions)		Number of Units
Military Housing - 2012 Opening
Air Force - Southern Group: Keesler Air Force Base	Biloxi, MS	2011-2012	$	5.0	1,188
Military Housing - Under Construction
Hawaii Phase IV	Kaneohe, HI	2007-2014	$	479.3	1,141
Air Force - Southern Group:
Joint Base Charleston	Charleston, SC	2011-2013	76.4		345
Arnold Air Force Base	Tullahoma, TN	2011-2013	10.2		22
Shaw Air Force Base	Sumter, SC	2011-2015	152.7		630
Total Under Construction			$	718.6	2,138

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Commercial Group - Office Buildings

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership  (1)		Pro-Rata  Ownership  (2)		Location	Major Tenants	Leasable Square Feet	Leasable Square Feet at Pro- Rata %
Consolidated Office Buildings
2 Hanson Place	2004	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Bank of New York, HSBC	399,000	399,000
4930 Oakton	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Skokie, IL	Sanford Brown College	40,000	40,000
Ballston Common Office Center	2005	100.00	%	100.00	%	Arlington, VA	US Coast Guard	174,000	174,000
Colorado Studios	2007	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	Colorado Studios	75,000	68,000
Commerce Court	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	US Bank; Wesco Distributors; Cardworks Services; Marc USA	379,000	379,000
Edgeworth Building	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	Hirschler Fleischer; Ernst & Young; Rummel, Klepper & Kahl	137,000	137,000
Eleven MetroTech Center	1995	85.00	%	85.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	City of New York - DoITT; E-911	216,000	184,000
Fifteen MetroTech Center	2003	95.00	%	95.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Wellpoint, Inc.; City of New York - HRA	650,000	618,000
Halle Building	1986	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	Case Western Reserve University; CEOGC	409,000	409,000
Harlem Center	2003	100.00	%	100.00	%	Manhattan, NY	Office of General Services-Temporary Disability & Assistance; State Liquor Authority	147,000	147,000
Higbee Building	1990	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	Key Bank; Horseshoe Casino	815,000	815,000
Illinois Science and Technology Park
4901 Searle (A)	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Skokie, IL	Northshore University Health System	224,000	224,000
8025 Lamon (P)	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Skokie, IL	NanoInk, Inc.; WIL Research; Vetter Development Services	128,000	128,000
8030 Lamon (J)	2010	100.00	%	100.00	%	Skokie, IL	Leasing in progress	147,000	147,000
8045 Lamon (Q)	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Skokie, IL	Astellas; Polyera; Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	161,000	161,000
Johns Hopkins - 855 North Wolfe Street	2008	83.99	%	98.81	%	Baltimore, MD	Johns Hopkins; Brain Institute; Howard Hughes Institute; Lieber Institute	279,000	276,000
Mesa del Sol - 5600 University SE	2006	95.00	%	95.00	%	Albuquerque, NM	MSR-FSR, LLC; CFV Solar	87,000	83,000
Mesa del Sol - Aperture Center	2008	95.00	%	95.00	%	Albuquerque, NM	Forest City Covington NM, LLC	76,000	72,000
Mesa del Sol - Fidelity	2008/2009	80.00	%	80.00	%	Albuquerque, NM	Fidelity Investments	210,000	168,000
New York Times	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Manhattan, NY	ClearBridge Advisors, LLC, a Legg Mason Co.; Covington & Burling; Osler Hoskin & Harcourt; Seyfarth Shaw	738,000	738,000
Nine MetroTech Center North	1997	85.00	%	85.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	City of New York - Fire Department	317,000	269,000
One MetroTech Center	1991	82.50	%	82.50	%	Brooklyn, NY	JP Morgan Chase; National Grid	937,000	773,000
One Pierrepont Plaza	1988	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Morgan Stanley; U.S. Probation	659,000	659,000
Post Office Plaza	1990	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	URS Energy; Chase Home Finance, LLC; Quicken Loans; Squire Sanders	476,000	476,000
Richmond Office Park	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	The Brinks Co.; Wells Fargo; Bon Secours Virginia HealthSource	568,000	568,000
Skylight Office Tower	1991	92.50	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	Ulmer & Berne, LLP; Social Security Administration	321,000	321,000
Stapleton - 3055 Roslyn	2006	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	University of Colorado Hospital	45,000	41,000
Ten MetroTech Center	1992	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Leasing in progress	365,000	365,000
Terminal Tower	1983	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	Forest City Enterprises, Inc.; Falls Communications; Riverside Company	597,000	597,000
Twelve MetroTech Center	2004	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	National Union Fire Insurance Co.	177,000	177,000
Two MetroTech Center	1990	82.50	%	82.50	%	Brooklyn, NY	City of New York - Board of Education; City of New York - DoITT; Internal Revenue Service	522,000	431,000
University of Pennsylvania	2004	100.00	%	100.00	%	Philadelphia, PA	University of Pennsylvania	122,000	122,000
Consolidated Office Buildings Subtotal								10,597,000	10,166,000

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Commercial Group - Office Buildings (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership  (1)		Pro-Rata  Ownership  (2)		Location	Major Tenants	Leasable Square Feet	Leasable Square Feet at Pro- Rata %
Unconsolidated Office Buildings
35 Landsdowne Street	2002	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Millennium Pharmaceuticals	202,000	103,000
350 Massachusetts Ave	1998	50.00	%	50.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Star Market; Novartis; Millenium Pharmaceuticals	169,000	85,000
40 Landsdowne Street	2003	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Millennium Pharmaceuticals	215,000	110,000
45/75 Sidney Street	1999	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Millennium Pharmaceuticals; Novartis	277,000	141,000
65/80 Landsdowne Street	2001	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Partners HealthCare System	122,000	62,000
818 Mission Street	2008	50.00	%	50.00	%	San Francisco, CA	Denny's; Community Vocational Enterprises	28,000	14,000
88 Sidney Street	2002	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	145,000	74,000
Bulletin Building	2006	50.00	%	50.00	%	San Francisco, CA	Great West Life and Annuity; Corinthian School; SF Filipino Cultural Center	78,000	39,000
Clark Building	1989	50.00	%	50.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Sanofi Pasteur Biologics; Agios Pharmaceuticals	122,000	61,000
Enterprise Place	1998	50.00	%	50.00	%	Beachwood, OH	University of Phoenix; Advance Payroll; PS Executive Centers; Retina Assoc. of Cleveland	132,000	66,000
Jackson Building	1987	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Ariad Pharmaceuticals	99,000	50,000
Liberty Center	1986	50.00	%	50.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	Federated Investors; Direct Energy Business	526,000	263,000
Richards Building	1990	51.00	%	51.00	%	Cambridge, MA	Genzyme Biosurgery; Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	126,000	64,000
Signature Square I	1986	50.00	%	50.00	%	Beachwood, OH	Ciuni & Panichi; PCC Airfoils; Liberty Bank	79,000	40,000
Signature Square II	1989	50.00	%	50.00	%	Beachwood, OH	Pro Ed Communications; Goldberg Co.; Resilience Mgt.	82,000	41,000
Unconsolidated Office Buildings Subtotal								2,402,000	1,213,000
Total Office Buildings at January 31, 2013								12,999,000	11,379,000
Total Office Buildings at January 31, 2012								13,517,000	11,713,000

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Commercial Group - Retail Centers

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership (2)		Location	Major Tenants/Anchors	Total Square Feet	Total Square Feet at Pro- Rata %	Gross Leasable Area	Gross Leasable Area at Pro- Rata %
Consolidated Regional Malls
Antelope Valley Mall	1990/1999	98.00	%	100.00	%	Palmdale, CA	Macy’s; Sears; JCPenney; Dillard’s; Forever 21; Cinemark Theatre	1,196,000	1,196,000	478,000	478,000
Ballston Common Mall	1986/1999	100.00	%	100.00	%	Arlington, VA	Macy’s; Sport & Health; Regal Cinemas	579,000	579,000	311,000	311,000
Galleria at Sunset	1996/2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Henderson, NV	Dillard’s; Macy’s; JCPenney; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Kohl’s	1,048,000	1,048,000	412,000	412,000
Mall at Robinson	2001	71.67	%	100.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	Macy’s; Sears; JCPenney; Dick’s Sporting Goods	880,000	880,000	384,000	384,000
Northfield at Stapleton	2005/2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Denver, CO	Bass Pro Shops; Target; Harkins Theatre; JCPenney; Macy’s	1,127,000	1,127,000	664,000	664,000
Orchard Town Center	2008/2012	100.00	%	100.00	%	Westminster,  CO	JCPenney; Macy’s; Target; AMC Theatres	1,043,000	1,043,000	507,000	507,000
Promenade Bolingbrook	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Bolingbrook, IL	Bass Pro Shops; Macy’s; Gold Class Cinemas; Barnes & Noble; Designer Shoe Warehouse	771,000	771,000	575,000	575,000
Promenade in Temecula	1999/2002/2009	100.00	%	100.00	%	Temecula, CA	JCPenney; Sears; Macy’s; Edwards Cinema	1,279,000	1,279,000	544,000	544,000
Shops at Wiregrass	2008	50.00	%	100.00	%	Tampa, FL	JCPenney; Dillard’s; Macy’s; Barnes & Noble	742,000	742,000	358,000	358,000
Short Pump Town Center	2003/2005	50.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	Nordstrom; Macy’s; Dillard’s; Dick’s Sporting Goods	1,310,000	1,310,000	598,000	598,000
South Bay Galleria	1985/2001	100.00	%	100.00	%	Redondo Beach,  CA	Nordstrom; Macy’s; Kohl’s; AMC Theatres	960,000	960,000	393,000	393,000
Victoria Gardens	2004/2007	80.00	%	80.00	%	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	Bass Pro Shops; Macy’s; JCPenney; AMC Theatres	1,401,000	1,121,000	829,000	663,000
Westchester’s Ridge Hill	2011/2012	70.00	%	100.00	%	Yonkers, NY	Lord & Taylor; WESTMED Medical Group; Apple; LA Fitness; Whole Foods; Dick’s Sporting Goods; National Amusements' Cinema de Lux; Legoland	1,336,000	1,336,000	1,336,000	1,336,000
Consolidated Regional Malls Subtotal								13,672,000	13,392,000	7,389,000	7,223,000
Consolidated Specialty Retail Centers
Atlantic Center Site V	1998	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Modell’s	17,000	17,000	17,000	17,000
Avenue at Tower City Center	1990	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cleveland, OH	Hard Rock Café; Morton’s of Chicago; Cleveland Cinemas; Horseshoe Casino (located in Higbee Building)	365,000	365,000	365,000	365,000
Brooklyn Commons	2004	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Lowe’s	151,000	151,000	151,000	151,000
Fairmont Plaza Cinema	1998	100.00	%	100.00	%	San Jose, CA	Camera 12 Cinemas	70,000	70,000	70,000	70,000
Market at Tobacco Row	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	Rich Foods; CVS/Pharmacy	43,000	43,000	43,000	43,000
Quartermaster Plaza	2004	100.00	%	100.00	%	Philadelphia, PA	Home Depot; BJ’s Wholesale Club; Staples; PetSmart; Walgreen’s	456,000	456,000	456,000	456,000
Station Square	1994/2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	Hard Rock Café; Grand Concourse Restaurant; Buca Di Beppo; Texas de Brazil; Pittsburgh Riverhounds	291,000	291,000	291,000	291,000
The Yards - Boilermaker Shops	2012	100.00	%	100.00	%	Washington, D.C.	Buzz Bakery; Willie’s Brew & Que; Well’s Cleaners; Bluejacket Brewery	39,000	39,000	39,000	39,000
The Yards - Lumber Shed (Under Construction)	2013	100.00	%	100.00	%	Washington, D.C.	Forest City Enterprises, Inc.; Osteria Morini; Agua 301	32,000	32,000	32,000	32,000
The Yards - Twelve12 (Under Construction)	2014	100.00	%	100.00	%	Washington, D.C.	Harris Teeter Grocery; Vida Fitness	88,000	88,000	88,000	88,000
Town Center (East 29th Avenue)	2004	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	King Soopers; Walgreen’s; Casey’s Pub; Chipotle; SDC Services Corp.; Exempla, Inc.	181,000	163,000	98,000	88,000
Consolidated Specialty Retail Centers Subtotal								1,733,000	1,715,000	1,650,000	1,640,000
Consolidated Retail Centers Total								15,405,000	15,107,000	9,039,000	8,863,000

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Commercial Group - Retail Centers (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership (2)		Location	Major Tenants/Anchors	Total Square Feet	Total Square Feet at Pro- Rata %	Gross Leasable Area	Gross Leasable Area at Pro- Rata %
Unconsolidated Regional Malls
Boulevard Mall	1996/2000	50.00	%	50.00	%	Amherst, NY	JCPenney; Macy’s; Sears; Michael’s	912,000	456,000	336,000	168,000
Charleston Town Center	1983	50.00	%	50.00	%	Charleston, WV	Macy’s; JCPenney; Sears; Brickstreet Insurance	892,000	446,000	358,000	179,000
Mall at Stonecrest	2001	51.00	%	51.00	%	Atlanta, GA	Kohl’s; Sears; JCPenney; Dillard’s; AMC Theatres; Macy’s	1,226,000	625,000	397,000	202,000
San Francisco Centre	2006	50.00	%	50.00	%	San Francisco, CA	Nordstrom; Bloomingdale’s; Century Theaters; San Francisco State University; Microsoft	1,462,000	731,000	788,000	394,000
Unconsolidated Regional Malls Subtotal								4,492,000	2,258,000	1,879,000	943,000
Unconsolidated Specialty Retail Centers
42nd Street	1999	51.00	%	51.00	%	Manhattan, NY	AMC Theatres; Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum; Modell's; Dave & Buster’s; Famous Dave’s BBQ; Ripley’s Believe It or Not!	309,000	158,000	309,000	158,000
Atlantic Center	1996	51.00	%	51.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Pathmark; OfficeMax; Old Navy; Marshall’s; NYC - Dept of Motor Vehicles; Best Buy	395,000	201,000	395,000	201,000
Atlantic Terminal	2004	51.00	%	51.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	Target; Designer Shoe Warehouse; Chuck E. Cheese’s; Guitar Center	371,000	189,000	371,000	189,000
Bruckner Boulevard	1996	51.00	%	51.00	%	Bronx, NY	Conway; Old Navy; Marshall's	113,000	58,000	113,000	58,000
Columbia Park Center	1999	38.25	%	38.25	%	North Bergen, NJ	Shop Rite; Old Navy; Staples; Ballys; Shopper’s World; Phoenix Theatres	351,000	134,000	351,000	134,000
Court Street	2000	51.00	%	51.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	United Artists Theatres; Barnes & Noble	102,000	52,000	102,000	52,000
Eastchester	2000	51.00	%	51.00	%	Bronx, NY	Pathmark	63,000	32,000	63,000	32,000
East River Plaza	2009/2010	35.00	%	50.00	%	Manhattan, NY	Costco; Target; Aldi; Marshall’s; PetSmart; Bob’s Furniture; Old Navy	527,000	264,000	527,000	264,000
Forest Avenue	2000	51.00	%	51.00	%	Staten Island, NY	United Artists Theatres	70,000	36,000	70,000	36,000
Golden Gate	1958	50.00	%	50.00	%	Mayfield Heights, OH	OfficeMax; JoAnn Fabrics; Marshall’s; World Market; HH Gregg; PetSmart	361,000	181,000	361,000	181,000
Gun Hill Road	1997	51.00	%	51.00	%	Bronx, NY	Home Depot; Chuck E. Cheese’s	147,000	75,000	147,000	75,000
Harlem Center	2002	51.00	%	51.00	%	Manhattan, NY	Marshall’s; CVS/Pharmacy; Staples; H&M; Planet Fitness	126,000	64,000	126,000	64,000
Kaufman Studios	1999	51.00	%	51.00	%	Queens, NY	United Artists Theatres	84,000	43,000	84,000	43,000
Marketplace at Riverpark	1996	50.00	%	50.00	%	Fresno, CA	JCPenney; Best Buy; Marshall’s; OfficeMax; Old Navy; Target; Sports Authority	471,000	236,000	296,000	148,000
Northern Boulevard	1997	51.00	%	51.00	%	Queens, NY	Stop & Shop; Marshall’s; Old Navy; AJ Wright; Guitar Center	218,000	111,000	218,000	111,000
Plaza at Robinson Town Center	1989	50.00	%	50.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	T.J. Maxx; Marshall’s; IKEA; Value City; JoAnn Fabrics; HomeGoods	507,000	254,000	507,000	254,000
Queens Place	2001	51.00	%	51.00	%	Queens, NY	Target; Best Buy; Designer Shoe Warehouse; Macy’s Furniture	455,000	232,000	221,000	113,000
Richmond Avenue	1998	51.00	%	51.00	%	Staten Island, NY	Staples; Dick’s Sporting Goods	76,000	39,000	76,000	39,000
Unconsolidated Specialty Retail Centers Subtotal								4,746,000	2,359,000	4,337,000	2,152,000
Unconsolidated Retail Centers Total								9,238,000	4,617,000	6,216,000	3,095,000
Total Retail Centers at January 31, 2013								24,643,000	19,724,000	15,255,000	11,958,000
Total Retail Centers at January 31, 2012								26,533,000	21,020,000	16,074,000	12,393,000

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013

COMMERCIAL GROUP - HOTELS

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership  (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership  (2)		Location	Rooms	Hotel Rooms at Pro-Rata %
Consolidated Hotels
Sheraton Station Square	1998/2001	100.00	%	100.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	399	399
Unconsolidated Hotels
Westin Convention Center	1986	50.00	%	50.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	616	308
Total Hotel Rooms at January 31, 2013							1,015	707
Total Hotel Rooms at January 31, 2012							1,015	707

COMMERCIAL GROUP - ARENA

							Major  Tenants	Total Square Feet	Total Square Feet at Pro- Rata %	Est. Seating Capacity  for NBA Basketball Event	Est. Seating Capacity  for NHL Hockey Event
Barclays Center	2012	34.01	%	34.01	%	Brooklyn, NY	The Brooklyn Nets (NBA Team); The NY Islanders (NHL Team, 2015-16 season)	670,000	228,000	18,000	14,500

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Apartments

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership  (2)		Location	Leasable Units (3)	Leasable Units at Pro-Rata % (3)
Consolidated Apartment Communities
100 Landsdowne Street	2005	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cambridge, MA	203	203
1251 S. Michigan	2006	0.01	%	100.00	%	Chicago, IL	91	91
American Cigar Company	2000	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	171	171
Ashton Mill	2005	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cumberland, RI	193	193
^ Aster Northfield (Under Construction)	2013-2014	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	352	317
Botanica Eastbridge	2012	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	118	106
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN (Under Construction)	2014	100.00	%	100.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	363	363
Brookview Place	1979	12.70	%	100.00	%	Dayton, OH	232	232
Cameron Kinney	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	259	259
Cedar Place	1974	2.98	%	100.00	%	Lansing, MI	220	220
Consolidated-Carolina	2003	89.99	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	158	158
Continental Building (Under Construction)	2013	100.00	%	100.00	%	Dallas, TX	203	203
Cutter’s Ridge at Tobacco Row	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	12	12
Drake	1998	95.05	%	95.05	%	Philadelphia, PA	284	270
Easthaven at the Village	1994/1995	100.00	%	100.00	%	Beachwood, OH	360	360
Foundry Lofts	2011	80.02	%	100.00	%	Washington, D.C.	170	170
Grand Lowry Lofts	2000	100.00	%	100.00	%	Denver, CO	261	261
Hamel Mill Lofts	2008-2010	90.00	%	100.00	%	Haverhill, MA	305	305
Heritage	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	San Diego, CA	230	230
Hummingbird Pointe (formerly Parmatown Towers and Gardens)	1972-1973	100.00	%	100.00	%	Parma, OH	406	406
Independence Place I	1973	50.00	%	50.00	%	Parma Heights, OH	202	101
Independence Place II	2003	100.00	%	100.00	%	Parma Heights, OH	201	201
Kennedy Biscuit Lofts	1990	3.00	%	100.00	%	Cambridge, MA	142	142
Knolls	1995	100.00	%	100.00	%	Orange, CA	260	260
Lofts 23	2005	100.00	%	100.00	%	Cambridge, MA	51	51
Lofts at 1835 Arch	2001	95.05	%	95.05	%	Philadelphia, PA	191	182
Lucky Strike	2008	88.98	%	100.00	%	Richmond, VA	131	131
Mercantile Place on Main	2008	100.00	%	100.00	%	Dallas, TX	366	366
Metro 417	2005	100.00	%	100.00	%	Los Angeles, CA	277	277
Metropolitan	1989	100.00	%	100.00	%	Los Angeles, CA	270	270
Midtown Towers	1969	100.00	%	100.00	%	Parma, OH	635	635
Millender Center (sold in March 2013)	1985	6.85	%	90.69	%	Detroit, MI	339	307
Museum Towers	1997	100.00	%	100.00	%	Philadelphia, PA	286	286
North Church Towers	2009	100.00	%	100.00	%	Parma Heights, OH	399	399
One Franklintown	1988	100.00	%	100.00	%	Philadelphia, PA	335	335
Pavilion	1992	95.00	%	95.00	%	Chicago, IL	1,114	1,058
Perrytown Place	1973	8.12	%	100.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	231	231
Presidio Landmark	2010	1.00	%	100.00	%	San Francisco, CA	161	161

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Apartments (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership  (2)		Location	Leasable Units (3)	Leasable Units at Pro-Rata % (3)
Consolidated Apartment Communities (continued)
Queenswood	1990	93.36	%	93.36	%	Corona, NY	296	276
Sky55	2006	100.00	%	100.00	%	Chicago, IL	411	411
^ Stratford Avenue (Under Construction)	2013	100.00	%	100.00	%	Fairfield, CT	128	128
The Aster Town Center	2012	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	85	77
The Yards - Twelve12 (Under Construction)	2014	80.02	%	100.00	%	Washington, D.C.	218	218
Town Center (Botanica on the Green & Crescent Flats)	2004/2007	90.00	%	90.00	%	Denver, CO	298	268
^ West Village (Under Construction)	2014-2015	100.00	%	100.00	%	Dallas, TX	381	381
Wilson Building	2007	100.00	%	100.00	%	Dallas, TX	135	135
Consolidated Apartment Communities Subtotal							12,134	11,817
Consolidated Supported-Living Apartments
Forest Trace	2000	100.00	%	100.00	%	Lauderhill, FL	322	322
Consolidated Apartments Total							12,456	12,139

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Apartments (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership (2)		Location	Leasable Units (3)	Leasable Units at Pro-Rata % (3)
Unconsolidated Apartment Communities
120 Kingston (Under Construction)	2014	50.00	%	50.00	%	Boston, MA	240	120
8 Spruce Street	2011/2012	18.21	%	26.01	%	Manhattan, NY	899	234
Arbor Glen	2001-2007	50.00	%	50.00	%	Twinsburg, OH	288	144
Barrington Place	2008	49.00	%	49.00	%	Raleigh, NC	274	134
Bayside Village	1988-1989	50.00	%	50.00	%	San Francisco, CA	862	431
Big Creek	1996-2001	50.00	%	50.00	%	Parma Heights, OH	516	258
Camelot	1967	50.00	%	50.00	%	Parma Heights, OH	151	76
Cherry Tree	1996-2000	50.00	%	50.00	%	Strongsville, OH	442	221
Chestnut Lake	1969	50.00	%	50.00	%	Strongsville, OH	789	395
Cobblestone Court Apartments	2006-2009	50.00	%	50.00	%	Painesville, OH	400	200
Colonial Grand	2003	50.00	%	50.00	%	Tampa, FL	176	88
Coppertree	1998	50.00	%	50.00	%	Mayfield Heights, OH	342	171
Deer Run	1987-1990	46.00	%	46.00	%	Twinsburg, OH	562	259
DKLB BKLN	2009/2010	40.80	%	51.00	%	Brooklyn, NY	365	186
Eaton Ridge	2002-2004	50.00	%	50.00	%	Sagamore Hills, OH	260	130
Fenimore Court	1982	9.48	%	50.00	%	Detroit, MI	144	72
Fort Lincoln II	1979	45.00	%	45.00	%	Washington, D.C.	176	79
Fort Lincoln III & IV	1981	24.90	%	24.90	%	Washington, D.C.	306	76
Grand	1999	42.75	%	42.75	%	North Bethesda, MD	549	235
Hamptons	1969	50.00	%	50.00	%	Beachwood, OH	651	326
Hunter’s Hollow	1990	50.00	%	50.00	%	Strongsville, OH	208	104
Legacy Arboretum	2008	49.00	%	49.00	%	Charlotte, NC	266	130
Legacy Crossroads	2008-2009	50.00	%	50.00	%	Cary, NC	344	172
Lenox Club	1991	47.50	%	47.50	%	Arlington, VA	385	183
Lenox Park	1992	47.50	%	47.50	%	Silver Spring, MD	406	193
Liberty Hills	1979-1986	50.00	%	50.00	%	Solon, OH	396	198
Newport Landing	2002-2005	50.00	%	50.00	%	Coventry Township, OH	336	168
Noble Towers	1979	50.00	%	50.00	%	Pittsburgh, PA	133	67
Parkwood Village	2001-2002	50.00	%	50.00	%	Brunswick, OH	204	102
Pine Ridge Valley	1967-1974, 2005-2007	50.00	%	50.00	%	Willoughby Hills, OH	1,309	655
Residences at University Park	2002	40.00	%	40.00	%	Cambridge, MA	135	54
Settler’s Landing at Greentree	2000-2004	50.00	%	50.00	%	Streetsboro, OH	408	204
Stratford Crossing	2007-2010	50.00	%	50.00	%	Wadsworth, OH	348	174
Surfside Towers	1970	50.00	%	50.00	%	Eastlake, OH	246	123
Sutton Landing	2007-2009	50.00	%	50.00	%	Brimfield, OH	216	108
Tamarac	1990-2001	50.00	%	50.00	%	Willoughby, OH	642	321
Uptown Apartments	2008	50.00	%	50.00	%	Oakland, CA	665	333

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Apartments (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership (2)		Location	Leasable Units (3)	Leasable Units at Pro-Rata % (3)
Unconsolidated Apartment Communities (continued)
Westwood Reserve	2002	50.00	%	50.00	%	Tampa, FL	340	170
Woodgate / Evergreen Farms	2004-2006	33.33	%	33.33	%	Olmsted Township, OH	348	116
Worth Street	2003	50.00	%	50.00	%	Manhattan, NY	330	165
Unconsolidated Apartment Communities Subtotal							16,057	7,575
Unconsolidated Senior Housing Apartments
Autumn Ridge	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Sterling Heights, MI	251	251
Bowin	1998	95.05	%	95.05	%	Detroit, MI	193	183
Brookpark Place	1976	100.00	%	100.00	%	Wheeling, WV	152	152
Buckeye Towers	1976	12.14	%	12.14	%	New Boston, OH	120	15
Burton Place	2000	90.00	%	90.00	%	Burton, MI	200	180
Cambridge Towers	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Detroit, MI	250	250
Canton Towers	1978	12.14	%	12.14	%	Canton, OH	199	24
Carl D. Perkins	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Pikeville, KY	150	150
Connellsville Towers	1981	11.23	%	11.23	%	Connellsville, PA	111	12
Coraopolis Towers	2002	80.00	%	80.00	%	Coraopolis, PA	200	160
Donora Towers	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Donora, PA	103	103
Farmington Place	1980	100.00	%	100.00	%	Farmington, MI	153	153
Frenchtown Place	1975	8.12	%	100.00	%	Monroe, MI	151	151
Glendora Gardens	1983	1.99	%	45.51	%	Glendora, CA	105	48
Grove	2003	100.00	%	100.00	%	Ontario, CA	101	101
Lakeland	1998	95.10	%	95.10	%	Waterford, MI	200	190
Lima Towers	1977	12.14	%	12.14	%	Lima, OH	200	24
Miramar Towers	1980	7.98	%	100.00	%	Los Angeles, CA	157	157
North Port Village	1981	30.60	%	30.60	%	Port Huron, MI	251	77
Nu Ken Tower (Citizen’s Plaza)	1981	8.84	%	50.00	%	New Kensington, PA	101	51
Oceanpointe Towers	1980	7.98	%	100.00	%	Long Branch, NJ	151	151
Panorama Towers	1978	99.00	%	99.00	%	Panorama City, CA	154	152
Park Place Towers	1975	21.79	%	100.00	%	Mt. Clemens, MI	187	187
Pine Grove Manor	1973	14.61	%	100.00	%	Muskegon Township, MI	172	172
Plymouth Square	2003	100.00	%	100.00	%	Detroit, MI	280	280
Potomac Heights Village	1981	7.98	%	100.00	%	Keyser, WV	141	141
Riverside Towers	1977	9.64	%	100.00	%	Coshocton, OH	100	100
Shippan Avenue	1980	100.00	%	100.00	%	Stamford, CT	148	148
St. Mary’s Villa	2002	40.07	%	40.07	%	Newark, NJ	360	144
The Springs	1981	7.98	%	100.00	%	La Mesa, CA	129	129
Tower 43	2002	100.00	%	100.00	%	Kent, OH	101	101

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Apartments (continued)

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)		Pro-Rata Ownership (2)		Location	Leasable Units (3)	Leasable Units at Pro-Rata % (3)
Unconsolidated Senior Housing Apartments (continued)
Towne Centre Place	1975	8.80	%	100.00	%	Ypsilanti, MI	170	170
Village Center	1983	100.00	%	100.00	%	Detroit, MI	254	254
Village Square	1978	100.00	%	100.00	%	Williamsville, NY	100	100
Ziegler Place	1978	100.00	%	100.00	%	Livonia, MI	141	141
Unconsolidated Senior Housing Apartments Subtotal							5,936	4,802
Unconsolidated Apartments Total							21,993	12,377
Combined Apartments Total							34,449	24,516
Federally Subsidized Housing (Total of 5 Buildings)							741
Total Apartment Units at January 31, 2013							35,190
Total Apartment Units at January 31, 2012							34,225

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Real Estate Portfolio as of January 31, 2013 - Residential Group - Military Housing

Name	Date of Opening/ Acquisition/ Expansion	Legal Ownership (1)	Pro-Rata Ownership (2)	Location	Leasable   Units (3)
Unconsolidated Military Housing^
Air Force Academy	2007-2011	50.00%	50.00%	Colorado Springs, CO	427
Hawaii Phase IV (Under Construction)	2007-2014	1.00%	^^	Kaneohe, HI	1,141
Marines, Hawaii Increment II	2007-2011	1.00%	^^	Honolulu, HI	1,175
Midwest Millington	2008-2011	1.00%	^^	Memphis, TN	318
Navy, Hawaii Increment III	2007-2011	1.00%	^^	Honolulu, HI	2,520
Navy Midwest	2006-2011	1.00%	^^	Chicago, IL	1,401
Ohana Military Communities, Hawaii Increment I	2005-2008	1.00%	^^	Honolulu, HI	1,952
Pacific Northwest Communities	2007-2011	20.00%	^^	Seattle, WA	2,985
Southern Group:
Arnold Air Force Base (Under Construction)	2011-2013	100.00%	^^^	Tullahoma, TN	22
Joint Base Charleston (Under Construction)	2011-2013	100.00%	^^^	Charleston, SC	345
Keesler Air Force Base	2011-2012	100.00%	^^^	Biloxi, MS	1,188
Shaw Air Force Base (Under Construction)	2011-2015	100.00%	^^^	Sumter, SC	630
Unconsolidated Military Housing Total					14,104
Total Military Housing Units at January 31, 2013					14,104
Total Military Housing Units at January 31, 2012					14,104

(1) Represents our actual equity ownership in the underlying property.

(2) Represents the percentage of income or loss allocation expected to be received during the reporting period based on the entities capital structure. Amounts differ from legal ownership due to various scenarios, including but not limited to our right to preferred returns on our initial or disproportionate equity fundings, various tax credits and tax related structures.

(3) Represents 100% of the leasable units in the apartment community. Leasable units at Pro-Rata % represents the total leasable units multiplied by the Pro-Rata ownership percent.

^ Property to open in phases .

^^ Our share of residual cash flow ranges from 0-20% during the life cycle of the project.

^^^ We do not share in any cash flow from operations . However, we are entitled to the return of our equity at the end of the 50-year lease term.

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to its business, and management and legal counsel believe that these claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Pursuant to General Instruction G of Form 10-K, the following is included as an unnumbered item to Part I of the Form 10-K.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following list is included in Part I of this Report in lieu of being included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013. The names and ages of and positions held by the executive officers of the Company are presented in the following list. Each individual has been appointed to serve for the period which ends on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013.

Name	Age	Current Position
Charles A. Ratner (1)	71	Chairman of the Board of Directors
David J. LaRue	51	Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Bruce C. Ratner (1)	68	Executive Vice President and Director
James A. Ratner (1)	68	Executive Vice President
Ronald A. Ratner (1)	65	Executive Vice President and Director
Brian J. Ratner (1)	55	Executive Vice President and Director
Robert G. O’Brien	55	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Andrew J. Passen	64	Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Geralyn M. Presti	57	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Linda M. Kane	55	Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Charles D. Obert	47	Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

• Charles A. Ratner has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since June 2011. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer from June 1995 to June 2011, President from June 1993 to June 2011, Chief Operating Officer from June 1993 to June 1995 and Executive Vice President prior to June 1993.

• David J. LaRue has been Chief Executive Officer and President since June 2011. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2010 to June 2011 and President and Chief Operating Officer of Forest City’s Commercial Group since 2003.

• Bruce C. Ratner has been Executive Vice President since November 2006. He has been Chief Executive Officer of Forest City Ratner Companies, a subsidiary of the Company, since 1987.

• James A. Ratner has been Executive Vice President since March 1988.

• Ronald A. Ratner has been Executive Vice President since March 1988.

• Brian J. Ratner has been Executive Vice President since June 2001.

• Robert G. O’Brien has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since April 2008. He previously served as Vice President, Finance and Investment from February 2008 to April 2008 and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Investment, of Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, from October 2000 to January 2008.

• Andrew J. Passen has been Executive Vice President, Human Resources since April 2006.

• Geralyn M. Presti has been Executive Vice President since June 2012, Secretary since April 2008 and General Counsel since July 2002. She previously served as Senior Vice President from July 2002 to June 2012, Assistant Secretary from July 2002 to April 2008, Deputy General Counsel from January 2000 to June 2002, and Associate General Counsel from December 1996 to January 2000.

• Linda M. Kane has been Treasurer since September 2011 and Senior Vice President since June 2002. She previously served as Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer from December 2007 to September 2011, Corporate Controller from March 1995 to December 2007 and Vice President from March 1995 to June 2002.

• Charles D. Obert has been Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President since September 2011 and Vice President and Corporate Controller since December 2007. He previously served as Vice President and Assistant Controller from August 2004 to December 2007.

(1) Charles A. Ratner, James A. Ratner and Ronald A. Ratner are brothers. Bruce C. Ratner is first cousin to Charles A. Ratner, James A. Ratner, and Ronald A. Ratner. Brian J. Ratner is brother to Deborah Ratner-Salzberg, a Director of the Company.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company’s Class A and Class B common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbols FCEA and FCEB, respectively. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, the market price of the Company’s Class A common stock was $16.91 and $13.13, respectively, and the market price of the Company’s Class B common stock was $16.90 and $13.17, respectively. As of February 28, 2013, the number of registered holders of Class A and Class B common stock was 1,132 and 410, respectively.

The following tables summarize the quarterly high and low sales prices per share of the Company’s Class A and Class B common stock as reported by the NYSE and the dividends declared per common share:

	Quarter Ended
	January 31, 2013		October 31, 2012		July 31, 2012		April 30, 2012
Market price range of common stock
Class A
High	$	17.33	$	16.83	$	16.19	$	16.16
Low	$	13.97	$	14.03	$	12.98	$	13.19
Class B
High	$	17.22	$	16.86	$	16.20	$	16.12
Low	$	14.03	$	14.06	$	13.20	$	13.17
Quarterly dividends declared per common share Class A and Class B (1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Quarter Ended
	January 31, 2012		October 31, 2011		July 31, 2011		April 30, 2011
Market price range of common stock
Class A
High	$	14.00	$	17.82	$	19.24	$	19.26
Low	$	10.88	$	9.76	$	17.78	$	17.30
Class B
High	$	13.92	$	17.77	$	19.17	$	19.26
Low	$	10.85	$	9.78	$	17.66	$	17.27
Quarterly dividends declared per common share Class A and Class B (1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

(1) The payment of future dividends will depend upon such factors as earnings, capital requirements and financial condition of the Company. The Company has the ability to pay cash dividends, but does not anticipate doing so due to its current capital strategy. Retained earnings of $24,000,000 were available for payment of dividends during any four fiscal quarter period as of January 31, 2013 under the restrictions contained in the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt dated February 21, 2013.

For the three months ended January 31, 2013, there were no unregistered issuances of stock. During the three months ended January 31, 2013, the Company repurchased into treasury 9,109 shares of Class A common stock to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements relating to restricted stock vesting. These shares were not reacquired as part of a publicly announced repurchase plan or program. The following table reflects repurchases of Class A common stock for the three months ended January 31, 2013:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Class A Common Stock
November 1 through November 30, 2012	—	$	—	—	—
December 1 through December 31, 2012	5,641	$	15.89	—	—
January 1 through January 31, 2013	3,468	$	16.89	—	—
Total	9,109	$	16.27	—	—

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The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total return for the period from January 31, 2008 through January 31, 2013 among the Company’s Class A Common Stock (FCEA) and Class B Common Stock (FCEB), Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500^®”) and the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index. The cumulative total return is based on a $100 investment on January 31, 2008 and the subsequent change in market prices of the securities at each respective fiscal year end. It also assumes that dividends were reinvested quarterly.

	Jan-08	Jan-09	Jan-10	Jan-11	Jan-12	Jan-13
Forest City Enterprises Inc. Class A	$100	$17	$29	$43	$34	$43
Forest City Enterprises Inc. Class B	$100	$18	$29	$43	$34	$43
S&P 500®	$100	$61	$82	$100	$104	$122
Dow Jones US Real Estate Index	$100	$50	$75	$104	$113	$131

For information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, see “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The Operating Results and per share amounts presented below have been reclassified for properties disposed of and/or classified as held for sale during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The following data should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Our historical operating results may not be comparable to our future operating results.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011			2010			2009
	(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Operating Results:
Total revenues from real estate operations (1)	$	1,134,687		$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448		$	1,156,433		$	1,174,217
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (1)	$	(15,652	)	$	(108,778	)	$	77,948		$	(11,919	)	$	(121,310	)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (1)	52,077			22,292			(19,900		)	(15,059		)	11,736
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	36,425		$	(86,486	)	$	58,048		$	(26,978	)	$	(109,574	)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (1)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.42		$	(0.08	)	$	(1.18	)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (1)	0.30			0.13			(0.12		)	(0.11		)	0.11
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.30		$	(0.19	)	$	(1.07	)
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding	172,621,723			168,170,650			173,437,886			139,825,349			102,755,315
Cash Dividend Declared per share-Class A and B Common Stock	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	0.24

	January 31,
	2013		2012		2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Financial Position:
Consolidated assets	$	10,612,432	$	10,504,283	$	12,059,701	$	12,174,177	$	11,658,162
Real estate, at cost (2)	$	10,026,010	$	9,646,870	$	11,166,539	$	11,340,779	$	10,648,573
Long-term debt, primarily nonrecourse mortgages and notes payable (2)	$	6,773,629	$	6,698,052	$	8,118,053	$	8,779,813	$	8,457,471

(1) Adjusted for discontinued operations. See Note V - Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

(2) Includes applicable balances associated with land held for divestiture.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Corporate Description

We principally engage in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. We operate through three strategic business units and have six reportable operating segments. The Commercial Group, our largest strategic business unit, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional malls, specialty/urban retail centers, office and life science buildings, hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, it recently constructed and currently operates Barclays Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. The Arena, which opened in September 2012, is being reported as a separate segment. The Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates residential rental properties, including upscale and middle-market apartments and adaptive re-use developments. Additionally, the Residential Group owns interests in entities that develop and manage military family housing. The Land Development Group acquires and sells both land and developed lots to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also owns and develops land into master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. On January 31, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of our Land Development Group. During the year ended January 31, 2013, we established and executed on our land divestiture strategy. See further discussion under “Land Development Group” in this section.

Corporate Activities and The Nets, a member of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) in which we account for our investment on the equity method of accounting, are the other reportable operating segments.

We have approximately $10.6 billion of consolidated assets in 26 states and the District of Columbia at January 31, 2013. Our core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We have offices in Albuquerque, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and our corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Significant milestones occurring during 2012 include:

• The reduction of the authorized size of our Board of Directors from fifteen members to thirteen, effective with our Annual Meeting of Shareholders in June 2012 (“Annual Meeting”). Two non-independent directors, James A. Ratner and Joan K. Shafran, completed their terms and were not re-nominated at the Annual Meeting;

• The announcement of Kenneth J. Bacon, co-founder of RailField Partners and presiding director of the board for Comcast Corporation, as a new independent Class B member of our Board of Directors. Kenneth J. Bacon spent 1998 - 2012 with Fannie Mae, rising to the position of executive vice president of the organization's multifamily division. The election of Kenneth J. Bacon, which was effective December 3, 2012,results in a majority of independent directors serving on our Board;

• The announcement that we will be changing our fiscal year from January 31 to December 31, effective with the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition, we began reporting Funds From Operations with our first quarter 2012 results;

• The announcement of a strategic capital partnership with the Arizona State Retirement System and creation of $400,000,000 equity fund that will invest in multifamily development projects primarily in New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco;

• The sale of a partial interest in 8 Spruce Street, an apartment community in Manhattan, New York. As a result of the transaction, we have retained an 18% ownership interest, our original partners retained a 33% ownership interest and a new partner became a 49% owner. We recognized a gain on disposition of our interest of $34,959,000 and received net cash proceeds from the transaction of approximately $129,000,000. The transaction values the building at $1,050,000,000;

• Completed and opened:

◦ Barclays Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York and the anchor of our Brooklyn Atlantic Yards mixed-use project. This 670,000 square foot world-class arena is the home to Brooklyn Nets basketball, is future home of the New York Islanders and expects to host more than 200 cultural and sporting events annually. The site also includes a new Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway entrance and the arena is designed to meet LEED guidelines;

◦ Our 80,000 square foot anchor tenant, Lord and Taylor, in April 2012 at Westchester's Ridge Hill, a mixed use retail project located in Yonkers, New York;

◦ The Aster Town Center, an 85 unit apartment community and Botanica Eastbridge, an 118 unit apartment community located at our Stapleton project in Denver, Colorado;

◦ The Yards - Boilermaker Shops, an adaptive reuse property in Washington D.C. that includes 39,000 square feet of ground-level retail and mezzanine office space; and

◦ The dedication of the newly completed Las Vegas City Hall, which we developed for the City of Las Vegas on a fee basis as part of a public-private partnership.

• The privately negotiated exchanges of $209,448,000 aggregate amount of liquidation preference consisting of 4,188,952 shares of our Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A preferred stock") for 13,852,435 shares of our Class A common stock and cash payments of $19,069,000 for additional exchange consideration;

• The issuance of $125,000,000 of additional 7.375% Senior Notes due February 1, 2034 ("2034 Senior Notes"). On August 20, 2012, proceeds from this transaction were used to redeem $125,000,000 in principal amount of our 7.625% Senior Notes due 2015 ("2015 Senior Notes");

• The closing of a two-year extension, with an additional one-year option, of the previous $497,000,000 nonrecourse construction mortgage secured by Westchester's Ridge Hill. As a result of the extension, we are required to make principal paydowns aggregating $32,000,000 over the next ten months, resulting in a $465,000,000 nonrecourse construction mortgage financing on the project. This extension provides us additional time to complete lease-up, stabilize the project and position the asset for permanent financing;

• Opportunistically generating net cash proceeds of $128,842,000 through the sale of non-core operating assets. The assets sold include Fairmont Plaza, an office building in San Jose, California; Emerald Palms, an apartment community in Miami, Florida; Southfield, an apartment community in Whitemarsh, Maryland; White Oak Village, a specialty retail center in Richmond, Virginia; Quebec Square, a specialty retail center in Denver, Colorado; and Village at Gulfstream Park, an unconsolidated specialty retail center in Hallandale Beach, Florida;

• The completion of the divestiture activities of substantially all of our land held for divestiture;

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• Commencing construction at:

◦ Continental Building, a 203 unit apartment community in Dallas, Texas;

◦ Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN, a 363 unit modular apartment community located at our Brooklyn Atlantic Yards mixed-use project in Brooklyn, New York and adjacent to Barclays Center;

◦ Stratford Avenue, a 128 unit apartment community in Fairfield, Connecticut;

◦ 120 Kingston, a 240 unit apartment community within the Chinatown district of downtown Boston, Massachusetts;

◦ Two projects located at The Yards, our mixed-use project in the Capital Riverfront District of Washington, D.C. The first is Twelve12, a mixed-use project with 218 apartments above street level retail, including a grocery store and fitness center. Our second new start is Lumber Shed, a 32,000 square-foot, mixed-use project with streetlevel restaurants featuring outdoor seating to take advantage of its location along the Anacostia River;

◦ West Village, a 381 unit apartment community in Dallas, Texas;

◦ Aster Northfield, a 352 unit apartment community located at our Stapleton project in Denver, Colorado; and

• Closing $1,192,591,000 in nonrecourse mortgage financing transactions.

In addition, subsequent to January 31, 2013, we achieved the following significant milestones:

• Completion of the conversion or redemption of all the remaining outstanding shares of our Series A preferred stock;

• Announcing our intention to redeem the remaining $53,253,000 of outstanding 2015 Senior Notes on March 29, 2013;

• Closing on the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (the "Amended Credit Facility"). The amendment extended the maturity date to February 2016, subject to a one year extension upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, reduced the interest rate spread on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") option by 25 basis points to 3.50% and removed the prior LIBOR floor of 100 basis points. The amendment also increased available borrowings to $465,000,000, subject to certain reserve commitments to be established, as applicable, on certain dates to be used to retire certain of our senior notes and provides an accordion provision allowing us to increase our total available borrowings to $500,000,000 upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended Credit Facility. Additionally, the amendment permits us to repurchase up to $100,000,000 of our Class A common stock and to declare or pay dividends in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 in the aggregate in any four fiscal quarter period to Class A or B common shareholders, subject to certain conditions;

• The sale of Millender Center, a 339 unit apartment community in Detroit, Michigan. The sale generated net cash proceeds of approximately $15,000,000. This disposition is part of our strategy to sell operating assets in non-core markets; and

• Addressing $116,955,000 of nonrecourse mortgage debt financings that would have matured during the year ended January 31, 2014, through closed transactions, commitments and/or automatic extensions.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries where we have financial or operational control and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires us to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. In preparing these financial statements, we have identified certain critical accounting policies which are subject to judgment and uncertainties. We have used our best judgment to determine estimates of certain amounts included in the financial statements as a result of these policies, giving due consideration to materiality. As a result of uncertainties surrounding these events at the time the estimates are made, actual results could differ from these estimates causing adjustments to be made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. The accounting policies that we believe contain uncertainties that are considered critical to understanding the consolidated financial statements are discussed below. Our management reviews and discusses the policies, and these policies have been discussed with our audit committee of the Board of Directors.

Fiscal Year

The years 2012, 2011 and 2010 refer to the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Recognition of Revenue

Real Estate Sales – The specific timing of a sale transaction and recognition of profit is measured against various criteria in the real estate sales accounting guidance covering the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the property. If the sales criteria are not met, we defer gain recognition and account for the transaction by applying the deposit, finance, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate.

Consolidated operating properties that have been sold or determined to be held for sale are reported as discontinued operations. We consider assets held for sale when the transaction has been approved by management and there are no significant contingencies related to the sale that may prevent the transaction from closing. In many transactions, these contingencies are not satisfied until the actual closing and, accordingly, the property is not identified as held for sale until the closing actually occurs. However, each potential sale is evaluated based on its separate facts and circumstances.

Leasing Operations – We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and office buildings generally range from 1 to 30 years, excluding leases with certain anchor tenants, which typically are longer. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related lease, which include the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases. Overage rents are recognized after the contingency has been removed (i.e., sales thresholds have been achieved). Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance and other commercial property operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Construction – Revenues and profit on long-term fixed-price contracts are recorded using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues on reimbursable cost-plus fee contracts are recorded in the amount of the accrued reimbursable costs plus proportionate fees at the time the costs are incurred.

Military Housing Fee Revenues – Development fees related to military housing projects are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual development costs incurred. Additional development incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of criteria, such as incentives to realize development cost savings, encourage small and local business participation, comply with specified safety standards and other project management incentives as specified in the development agreements.

Construction management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual construction costs incurred. Additional construction incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the construction contracts.

Property management and asset management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the annual net rental income and annual operating income, respectively, that is generated by the military housing privatization projects as defined in the agreements. Additional property management incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the property management agreements.

Arena Revenues – The Arena naming rights agreement with Barclays Services Corporation, which commenced with the opening of the Arena, has a 20-year term, subject to certain extension rights. Arena naming rights revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract year.

Arena founding partner and sponsor agreements entitle the parties to certain sponsorship, promotional, media, hospitality and other rights and entitlements. These agreements expire at various terms ranging from one to seven years from the opening of the Arena and is recognized on a straight-line basis.

Arena suite licenses entitle the licensee the use of a luxury suite in the Arena. The terms of the suite license agreements commenced on the date the Arena opened with terms ranging from one to seven years. Revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over each contractual year.

Ticketing fee revenue is based on the Arena's share of ticket sale fees in accordance with an agreement with Ticketmaster. Revenue from ticketing fees is deferred and recognized upon settlement of the related event.

Recognition of Costs and Expenses

Operating expenses primarily represent the recognition of operating costs, which are charged to operations as incurred, administrative expenses and taxes other than income taxes. Interest expense and real estate taxes during active development and construction are capitalized as a part of the project cost.

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Depreciation and amortization is generally computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives of buildings (other than the Arena) and certain first generation tenant allowances that are considered by management as a component of the building are primarily 50 years. The estimated useful life of the Arena is 34.5 years, the remaining term of the ground leases on which the Arena was built. Subsequent tenant improvements and those first generation tenant allowances that are not considered a component of the building are amortized over the life of the tenant’s lease. This estimated life is based on the length of time the asset is expected to generate positive operating cash flows. Actual events and circumstances can cause the life of the building and tenant improvement to be different than the estimates made. Additionally, lease terminations can affect the economic life of the tenant improvements.

Major improvements and tenant improvements that are considered to be our assets are capitalized in real estate costs and expensed through depreciation charges. Tenant improvements that are considered lease inducements are capitalized into other assets and amortized as a reduction of rental revenues over the life of the tenant’s lease. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are expensed as incurred.

A variety of costs are incurred in the development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is based on accounting guidance for the capitalization of interest cost and accounting guidance for costs and the initial rental operations of real estate properties. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on any portion substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction. Costs and accumulated depreciation applicable to assets retired or sold are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Acquisition of Rental Properties

We have not been an active acquiror of rental properties for the years presented in this Form 10-K. However, we do periodically use acquisition as a method to accelerate growth and may elect to be more active in this area in the future. Upon acquisition of a rental property, the purchase price of the property is allocated to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on fair values. Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) our estimate of the fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which we are the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which we are the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases, including any fixed-rate renewal periods that are probable of being exercised. For our below market lease and in-place lease intangibles that remain at January 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no fixed rate renewal periods associated with these leases that we deemed probable of renewal and included in the calculation of the intangible asset value or related amortization period.

Intangible assets also include amounts representing the value of tenant relationships and in-place leases based on our evaluation of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the respective tenant. We estimate the cost to execute leases with terms similar to in-place leases, including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related expenses. This intangible asset is amortized to expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. Our estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers or by using independent appraisals. Factors considered by us in this analysis include an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily range from three to twelve months. We also consider information obtained about each property as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. We also use the information obtained as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence as part of considering any conditional asset retirement obligations, and when necessary, will record a conditional asset retirement obligation as part of our purchase price.

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When calculating the estimated value to assign to a tenant relationship intangible asset, we estimate the likelihood that a lessee will execute a lease renewal and other factors relative to the relationship. In determining the likelihood of lease renewal, we utilize a probability weighted model based on many factors. Other qualitative factors related to the relationship that we consider include, but are not limited to, the nature and extent of the business relationship with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant and the tenant’s credit quality. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease term and expected renewals, but in no event longer than the remaining depreciable life of the building. The value of in-place leases is amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term of the respective leases and any fixed-rate renewal periods that are deemed probable.

In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible asset, including market rate adjustments, in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, would be charged to expense.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserves on Notes Receivable

We record allowances against our rent receivables from tenants and other receivables that we consider uncollectible. These allowances are based on management’s estimate of receivables that will not be realized from cash receipts in subsequent periods. We also maintain an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. This receivable arises from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates. The allowance against our straight-line rent receivable is based on historical experience with early lease terminations as well as specific review of significant tenants and tenants that are having known financial difficulties. There is a risk that our estimate of the expected activity of current tenants may not accurately reflect future events. If the estimate does not accurately reflect future tenant vacancies, the reserve for straight-line rent receivable may be over or understated by the actual tenant vacancies that occur.

We estimate the allowance for notes receivable based on our assessment of expected future cash flows estimated to be received with consideration given to any collateral of the respective note. If our estimate of expected future cash flows does not accurately reflect actual events, our reserve on notes receivable may be over or understated by the actual cash flows that occur. Our allowance for doubtful accounts, which includes our straight-line allowance, was $25,858,000 and $25,875,000, at January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Historic and New Market Tax Credit Entities

We have investments in properties that have received, or we believe are entitled to receive, Historic Preservation Tax Credits on qualifying expenditures under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) section 47 and New Market Tax Credits on qualifying investments in designated community development entities (“CDEs”) under IRC section 45D, as well as various state credit programs, including participation in the New York State Brownfield Tax Credit Program, which entitles the members to tax credits based on qualified expenditures at the time those qualified expenditures are placed in service. We typically enter into these investments with sophisticated financial investors. In exchange for the financial investors’ initial contribution into the investment, the financial investor is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the tax credit. Typically, these arrangements have put/call provisions (which range up to 7 years) whereby we may be obligated (or entitled) to repurchase the financial investors’ interest. We have consolidated each of these entities in our consolidated financial statements and have reflected these investor contributions as accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.

We guarantee to the financial investor that in the event of a subsequent recapture by a taxing authority due to our noncompliance with applicable tax credit guidelines, we will indemnify the financial investor for any recaptured tax credits. We initially record a liability for the cash received from the financial investor. We generally record income upon completion and certification of the qualifying development expenditures for Historic Preservation Tax Credits and upon certification of the qualifying investments in designated CDEs for New Market Tax Credits, resulting in an adjustment of the liability at each balance sheet date to the amount that would be paid to the financial investor based upon the tax credit compliance regulations, which range from 0 to 7 years. Income related to the sale of tax credits is recorded in interest and other income.

Noncontrolling Interest

Interests held by partners in consolidated entities are reflected in noncontrolling interest, which represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the underlying net assets of our consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest that is not redeemable is reported in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Noncontrolling interests where we may be required to repurchase the noncontrolling interest at fair value under a put option or other contractual redemption requirement are reported in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets between liabilities and equity, as redeemable noncontrolling interest. We adjust the redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value (which approximates fair value) at each balance sheet date with changes recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

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Impairment of Real Estate

We review our real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that our carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in property net operating income, significant decreases in occupancy rates, the physical condition of the property and general economic conditions. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In addition, the undiscounted cash flows may consider a probability-weighted cash flow estimation approach when alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration or a range is estimated at the balance sheet date. Significant estimates are made in the determination of future undiscounted cash flows including future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon disposition of the asset. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. Determining fair value of real estate, if required, also involves significant judgments and estimates including discount and capitalization rates. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

We review our portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that our carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. A loss in value of an equity method investment which is other-than-temporary is recognized as an impairment of unconsolidated entities. This determination is based upon the length of time elapsed, severity of decline, possible recovery period and other relevant facts. Determining fair value of a real estate investment and whether or not a loss is other-than-temporary involves significant judgments and estimates. Examples of these estimates include timing and amounts of expected cash flows, discount rates, capitalization rates and comparable sales data, among other things. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Variable Interest Entities

The accounting guidance for consolidation of VIEs requires an ongoing reassessment of determining whether a variable interest gives a company a controlling financial interest in a VIE. We continually reassess whether or not we have (a) the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We also perform continuous reassessments of our primary beneficiary status rather than event-driven assessments. These assessments, by their nature, require significant judgment.

Results of Operations

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. – Net earnings attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. for the year ended January 31, 2013 was $36,425,000 versus net loss of $86,486,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012. Although we have substantial recurring revenue sources from our properties, we also enter into significant transactions, which create substantial variances in net earnings (loss) between periods. This variance to the prior year is primarily attributable to the following increases, which are net of noncontrolling interest:

• $123,850,000 related to a decrease in the net loss on land held for divestiture activities for fully consolidated land projects and land projects accounted for under the equity method of accounting in 2012 compared with 2011;

• $68,973,000 related to 2012 gains on disposition or partial disposition of rental properties and unconsolidated investments exceeding 2011 gains;

• $36,484,000 related to the 2012 sale of an approximate 10 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $22,142,000 related to a 2012 decrease in allocated losses from our equity investment in The Nets (see “The Nets” section of the MD&A);

• $18,907,000 related to a 2012 decrease in impairment charges of consolidated (including discontinued operations) and unconsolidated entities;

• $11,185,000 related to the change in fair market value of certain derivatives between the comparable periods, which was marked to market through interest expense as a result of the derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting;

• $9,334,000 primarily related to higher land sales at our Stapleton project in 2012 compared with 2011; and

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• $4,064,000 related to the net gain on change in control of interests related to the acquisition of our partners' interests in certain equity method investments during 2012. The gain represents the adjustment to fair value of all of the assets and liabilities of the entities including the noncontrolling interests of the remaining partner.

These increases were partially offset by the following decreases, net of noncontrolling interest:

• $42,622,000 related to the 2011 sale of land and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $22,121,000 related to a decrease in capitalized interest due to several large property openings in 2012 and the full year impact of projects opened during 2011;

• $17,737,000 of increased write-offs of abandoned development projects in 2012 compared with 2011;

• $6,496,000 related to a decrease in income recognized on the sale of state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits in 2012 compared with 2011; and

• $79,297,000 due to increased income tax expense attributable to both continuing and discontinued operations primarily related to the fluctuations in pre-tax earnings (loss) including gains included in discontinued operations. These fluctuations are primarily due to the various transactions discussed herein.

Net loss attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. for the year ended January 31, 2012 was $86,486,000 versus net earnings of $58,048,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011. The variance to the prior year is primarily attributable to the following decreases, which are net of noncontrolling interest:

• $216,650,000 related to 2010 gains on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments exceeding 2011 gains;

• $157,313,000 related to the 2011 net loss on land held for divestiture activities for fully consolidated land projects and land projects accounted for under the equity method of accounting;

• $14,739,000 related to a 2011 increase in allocated losses from our equity investment in The Nets;

• $10,894,000 related to the 2010 gains on disposition of our unconsolidated investments exceeding 2011;

• $9,649,000 related to the lease up losses of 8 Spruce Street. This property was consolidated until a recapitalization transaction in July 2011 which resulted in joint control of the investment;

• $4,683,000 related to a decrease in income recognized on the sale of state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits in 2011 compared with 2010; and

• $4,200,000 related to increases in professional fees associated with strategic planning and process improvement initiatives in 2011 compared with 2010.

These decreases were partially offset by the following increases, net of noncontrolling interest:

• $103,128,000 related to the 2011 decrease in impairment charges of consolidated (including discontinued operations) and unconsolidated entities;

• $42,622,000 related to the 2011 sale of land and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $26,105,000 related to 2011 gains on extinguishment of debt compared with 2010 losses on extinguishment of debt;

• $6,359,000 related to a decrease in interest expense on our corporate debt due primarily to decreased borrowings on our revolving credit facility and lower interest attributable to our senior and subordinated debt;

• $4,704,000 related to the 2011 gains on disposition of rental properties exceeding 2010 gains; and

• $104,284,000 due to decreased income tax expense attributable to both continuing and discontinued operations primarily related to the fluctuations in pre-tax earnings (loss) including gains included in discontinued operations. These fluctuations are primarily due to the various transactions discussed herein.

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EBDT and FFO

We believe that Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (“EBDT”) and Funds From Operations ("FFO"), along with net earnings, provides additional information about our core operations. While property dispositions, acquisitions or other factors can affect net earnings in the short-term, we believe EBDT and FFO present a more consistent view of the overall financial performance of our business from period-to-period. EBDT has been used by the chief operating decision maker and management to assess performance and resource allocations by strategic business unit and on a consolidated basis. EBDT is similar, but not identical, to FFO (as defined below), a measure of performance used by publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”).

EBDT is defined as net earnings excluding the following items at our proportional share: i) gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) the adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expense using the straight-line method; iii) non-cash charges for real estate depreciation, amortization, and amortization of mortgage procurement costs; iv) deferred income taxes; v) preferred payment which is classified as noncontrolling interest expense on our Consolidated Statement of Operations; vi) impairment of real estate (net of tax); vii) extraordinary items (net of tax); viii) cumulative or retrospective effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax); and ix) revisions of prior period financial statements.

The majority of our peers in the publicly traded real estate industry are REITs and report operations using FFO as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). Although we are not a REIT, we feel it is important to publish this measure to allow for easier comparison of our performance to our peers. The major difference between us and our REIT peers is that we are a taxable entity and any taxable income we generate could result in payment of federal or state income taxes. Our REIT peers typically are not subject to federal or state income taxes, but must pay out a portion of their taxable income to shareholders. Due to our effective tax management policies, we have not historically been a significant payer of income taxes. This has allowed us to retain our internally generated cash flows but has also resulted in large expenses for deferred taxes as required by GAAP. The treatment of deferred taxes is the single biggest difference between EBDT and FFO. We reported both EBDT and FFO during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013. Effective February 1, 2013, we will only report FFO to be more comparable to our industry peers.

FFO is defined by NAREIT as net earnings excluding the following items at our proportional share: i) gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) non-cash charges for real estate depreciation and amortization; iii) impairment of depreciable real estate (net of tax); iv) extraordinary items (net of tax); and v) cumulative or retrospective effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax).

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EBDT and FFO (continued)

The table below illustrates the differences between FFO and our historical reporting of EBDT and reconciles these non-GAAP measures to net earnings (loss), the most comparable GAAP measure. All amounts are shown net of noncontrolling interest.

	Year Ended						Year Ended						Year Ended
	January 31, 2013						January 31, 2012						January 31, 2011
	FFO			EBDT			FFO			EBDT			FFO			EBDT
	(in thousands)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	36,425		$	36,425		$	(86,486	)	$	(86,486	)	$	58,048		$	58,048
Depreciation and Amortization—Real Estate Groups (1)	301,437			301,437			281,704			281,704			286,042			286,042
Impairment of depreciable rental properties	35,304			35,304			54,211			54,211			153,237			153,237
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	(151,001		)	(151,001		)	(82,028		)	(82,028		)	(273,431		)	(273,431		)
Income tax expense (benefit) adjustments — current and deferred (2)
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	58,935			58,935			31,812			31,812			106,045			106,045
Impairment of depreciable rental properties	(13,692		)	(13,692		)	(21,024		)	(21,024		)	(59,856		)	(59,856		)
Straight-line rent adjustments	—			(15,159		)	—			(7,208		)	—			(18,160		)
Net gain on change in control of interests	—			(4,064		)	—			—			—			—
Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity	—			33,463			—			157,313			—			—
Impairment of Land Group projects	—			—			—			—			—			4,102
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs—Real Estate Groups	—			14,992			—			14,670			—			14,341
Preference payment	—			—			—			1,732			—			2,341
Allowance for projects under development revision	—			—			—			(1,000		)	—			1,000
Income tax expense (benefit) adjustments — current and deferred (2)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) on operating earnings	—			12,058			—			51,699			—			56,235
Remove non-Real Estate deferred taxes for 2010 only	—			—			—			—			—			(18,478		)
Impairment of Land Group projects	—			—			—			—			—			(1,591		)
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	—			(12,978		)	—			(61,011		)	—			—
Net gain on change in control of interests	—			1,576			—			—			—			—
FFO/EBDT	$	267,408		$	297,296		$	178,189		$	334,384		$	270,085		$	309,875

	Year Ended				Year Ended				Year Ended
	January 31, 2013				January 31, 2012				January 31, 2011
	FFO		EBDT		FFO		EBDT		FFO		EBDT
FFO/EBDT Per Share - Diluted
Numerator (in thousands):
FFO/EBDT	$	267,408	$	297,296	$	178,189	$	334,384	$	270,085	$	309,875
If-Converted Method (adjustments for interest, net of tax):
3.625% Puttable Senior Notes due 2014	4,438		4,438		4,438		4,438		4,438		4,438
5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	1,530		1,530		1,867		1,867		6,113		6,113
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018	9,107		9,107		4,882		4,882		—		—
FFO/EBDT for per share data	$	282,483	$	312,371	$	189,376	$	345,571	$	280,636	$	320,426
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding—Basic	172,621,723		172,621,723		168,170,650		168,170,650		155,485,243		155,485,243
Effect of stock options, restricted stock and performance shares	1,081,949		1,081,949		821,739		821,739		550,730		550,730
Effect of convertible preferred stock	11,414,398		11,414,398		14,550,257		14,550,257		13,115,165		13,115,165
Effect of convertible debt	33,499,503		33,499,503		26,838,208		26,838,208		28,111,373		28,111,373
Effect of convertible Class A Common Units	3,646,755		3,646,755		3,646,755		3,646,755		3,646,755		3,646,755
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted	222,264,328		222,264,328		214,027,609		214,027,609		200,909,266		200,909,266
FFO/EBDT Per Share	$	1.27	$	1.41	$	0.88	$	1.61	$	1.40	$	1.59

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EBDT and FFO (continued)

(1) The following table provides detail of depreciation and amortization and amortization of mortgage procurement costs.

	Depreciation and Amortization									Amortization of Mortgage Procurement Costs
	Years Ended January 31,									Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)									(in thousands)
Full Consolidation	$	229,661		$	208,801		$	225,082		$	12,112		$	11,317		$	11,000
Non-Real Estate	(3,365		)	(3,247		)	(5,906		)	—			—			(69		)
Real Estate Groups Full Consolidation	226,296			205,554			219,176			12,112			11,317			10,931
Real Estate Groups related to noncontrolling interest	(8,852		)	(4,973		)	(5,913		)	(526		)	(509		)	(435		)
Real Estate Groups Unconsolidated	77,834			67,855			53,072			3,163			3,015			2,314
Real Estate Groups Discontinued Operations	6,159			13,268			19,707			243			847			1,531
Real Estate Groups Pro-Rata Consolidation	$	301,437		$	281,704		$	286,042		$	14,992		$	14,670		$	14,341

(2) The following table provides detail of Income Tax Expense (Benefit):

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Current taxes
Operating earnings	$	(13,483	)	$	(48,160	)	$	(40,706	)
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	857			38,244			41,409
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	(46,168		)	—			—
Subtotal	(58,794		)	(9,916		)	703
Discontinued operations
Operating earnings	212			15			(2,512		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	61,738			11,740			4,902
Subtotal	61,950			11,755			2,390
Total Current taxes	3,156			1,839			3,093
Deferred taxes
Operating earnings	12,182			51,140			33,926
Non-Real Estate (2010 only)	—			—			18,478
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	12,684			(28,185		)	45,542
Impairment of depreciable rental properties	(12,042		)	(15,714		)	(28,193		)
Impairment of Land Group projects	—			—			(1,591		)
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	33,190			(61,011		)	—
Net gain on change in control of interests	1,576			—			—
Subtotal	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
Discontinued operations
Operating earnings	(124		)	559			3,831
Gain on disposition of rental properties and partial interests in rental properties	(16,344		)	10,013			14,192
Impairment of real estate	(1,650		)	(5,310		)	(31,663		)
Subtotal	(18,118		)	5,262			(13,640		)
Total Deferred taxes	29,472			(48,508		)	54,522
Grand Total	$	32,628		$	(46,669	)	$	57,615

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Summary of Segment Operating Results – The following tables present a summary of revenues from real estate operations, operating expenses, interest expense and equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities by segment. See discussion of these amounts by segment in the narratives following the tables.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues from Real Estate Operations
Commercial Group	$	716,064		$	705,565		$	817,958
Commercial Group Land Sales	45,999			54,363			24,742
Residential Group	269,637			245,701			202,366
Arena	48,353			1,569			1,251
Land Development Group	54,634			44,420			32,131
The Nets	—			—			—
Corporate Activities	—			—			—
Total Revenues from Real Estate Operations	$	1,134,687		$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448
Operating Expenses
Commercial Group	$	388,412		$	357,671		$	386,497
Cost of Commercial Group Land Sales	5,286			9,731			19,970
Residential Group	188,591			174,280			132,373
Arena	49,175			12,536			8,302
Land Development Group	48,361			47,543			38,650
The Nets	—			—			—
Corporate Activities	52,450			52,585			47,030
Total Operating Expenses	$	732,275		$	654,346		$	632,822
Interest Expense
Commercial Group	$	185,175		$	174,364		$	220,093
Residential Group	19,000			29,490			18,725
Arena	(122		)	(14,336		)	(7,508		)
Land Development Group	3,801			3,443			3,007
The Nets	—			—			—
Corporate Activities	61,375			56,838			63,884
Total Interest Expense	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities
Commercial Group	$	26,472		$	19,887		$	14,177
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	16,107			—			6,443
Residential Group	12,111			10,482			19,567
Gain on disposition or partial disposition of unconsolidated entities	34,959			12,567			17,848
Arena	—			—			—
Land Development Group	821			5,025			2,548
The Nets	(4,672		)	(26,814		)	(18,318		)
Corporate Activities	—			—			—
Total Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities	$	85,798		$	21,147		$	42,265

Commercial Group

Revenues from Real Estate Operations – Revenues from real estate operations for the Commercial Group, including the group’s land sales, increased by $2,135,000, or 0.3%, for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $40,000,000 related to the 2012 sale of an approximate 10 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $17,662,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below;

• $10,064,000 primarily related to increased occupancy at Two Metrotech Center, an office building in Brooklyn, New York, Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street, an office building in Baltimore, Maryland and Victoria Gardens, a regional mall in Rancho Cucamonga, California;

• $4,719,000 related to increased revenues on a lease of 303,000 square feet of space in the Higbee Building in Cleveland, Ohio for a new casino;

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• $4,572,000 related to third party management and consulting fee income;

• $3,005,000 related to the change from the equity method of accounting to full consolidation due to the acquisition of a partner's interest in three office buildings in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July 2012;

• $2,234,000 related to increased occupancy and increased food and beverage revenue at Sheraton Station Square, a hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and

• $2,076,000 primarily related to increased parking revenue at Avenue at Tower City Center, a specialty retail center in Cleveland, Ohio, due to the opening of a casino in downtown Cleveland in May 2012.

These increases were partially offset by the following decreases:

• $45,000,000 related to the 2011 sale of an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $17,508,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in March 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area;

• $9,782,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in October 2011 with an outside partner at the Mall at Stonecrest in Atlanta, Georgia;

• $7,914,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method for 8 Spruce Street in 2011 due to recapitalization transactions. The revenue for 2011 prior to the conversion to equity method of accounting on July 1, 2011 relates to amounts earned on a construction contract with the New York City School Construction Authority for the construction of a school on the lower floors at 8 Spruce Street. This represents a reimbursement of costs that is included in operating expenses;

• $4,522,000 related to decreased occupancy at Ten Metrotech Center, an office building in Brooklyn, New York; and

• $3,464,000 related to decreases in commercial outlot land sales primarily at Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street, Northfield at Stapleton in Denver, Colorado and Westchester’s Ridge Hill, which were partially offset by increases at Shops at Wiregrass in Tampa, Floridaand Orchard Town Center, a regional mall in Westminster, Colorado.

Revenues from real estate operations for the Commercial Group, including the group’s land sales, decreased by $82,772,000, or 9.8%, for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following decreases:

• $86,147,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in March 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area;

• $17,299,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method for 8 Spruce Street in 2011 due to recapitalization transactions. The revenues for 2010 and for 2011 prior to the conversion to equity method of accounting on July 1, 2011 relate to amounts earned on a construction contract with the New York City School Construction Authority for the construction of a school on the lower floors at 8 Spruce Street. This represents a reimbursement of costs that is included in operating expenses;

• $15,379,000 related to decreases in commercial outlot land sales primarily at South Bay Southern Center in Redondo Beach, California, Salt Lake City in Utah, Orchard Town Center and Westchester’s Ridge Hill, which were partially offset by an increase at Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street;

• $11,688,000 related to decreased occupancy at Two MetroTech Center, One Pierrepont Plaza, an office building in Brooklyn, New York and South Bay Galleria, a regional mall in Redondo Beach, California;

• $7,835,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in 2010 with an outside partner in seven mixed-use University Park life science properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and

• $5,965,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in 2011 with an outside partner at the Mall at Stonecrest.

These decreases were partially offset by the following increases:

• $45,000,000 related to the 2011 sale of an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $7,893,000 related to increased occupancy at Orchard Town Center, Illinois Science and Technology Park, in Skokie, Illinois, Promenade Bolingbrook, a regional mall in Bolingbrook, Illinois, Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street and Promenade in Temecula, a regional mall in Temecula, California;

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• $5,369,000 related to increased revenues on a lease of 303,000 square feet of space in the Higbee Building for a new casino; and

• $4,294,000 related to the phased opening of Westchester’s Ridge Hill.

Operating and Interest Expenses – Operating expenses for the Commercial Group increased $26,296,000, or 7.2%, for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $19,889,000 related to increased write-offs of abandoned development projects in 2012 compared with 2011;

• $9,175,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below;

• $3,516,000 related to the 2012 sale of an approximate 10 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio;

• $2,446,000 related to increased expenses on a lease of 303,000 square feet of space in the Higbee Building for a new casino; and

• $1,954,000 related to increased real estate tax expense at New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, due to a decrease in tax abatements.

These increases were partially offset by the following decreases:

• $7,914,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method for 8 Spruce Street in 2011. The operating expenses for 2011 prior to the conversion to equity method of accounting on July 1, 2011 relate to construction of a school at 8 Spruce Street. These costs are reimbursed by the New York City School Construction Authority which are included in revenues from real estate operations;

• $5,980,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in March 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area;

• $5,583,000 related to decreases in commercial outlot land sales primarily at Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street, Northfield at Stapleton, and Westchester’s Ridge Hill, which were partially offset by increases at Shops at Wiregrass and Orchard Town Center;

• $3,863,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in October 2011 with an outside partner at the Mall at Stonecrest; and

• $2,378,000 related to the 2011 sale of an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Operating expenses for the Commercial Group decreased $39,065,000, or 9.6%, for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following decreases:

• $33,404,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in March 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area;

• $17,299,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method for 8 Spruce Street in 2011 due to recapitalization transactions. The operating expense for 2010 and for 2011 prior to the conversion to equity method of accounting on July 1, 2011 relate to construction of a school at 8 Spruce Street. These costs are reimbursed by the New York City School Construction Authority which are included in revenues from real estate operations;

• $12,617,000 related to decreases in commercial outlot land sales primarily at South Bay Southern Center, Salt Lake City, Orchard Town Center and Westchester’s Ridge Hill, which were partially offset by an increase at Johns Hopkins – 855 North Wolfe Street;

• $2,379,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in 2010 with an outside partner in University Park; and

• $2,168,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in October 2011 with an outside partner at the Mall at Stonecrest.

These decreases were partially offset by the following increases:

• $7,195,000 related to the phased opening of Westchester’s Ridge Hill;

• $3,468,000 related to increased research and development costs for a modular construction project at BrooklynAtlantic Yards in Brooklyn, New York;

• $2,739,000 related to increased write-offs of abandoned development projects in 2011 compared with 2010;

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• $2,378,000 related to the 2011 sale of an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio; and

• $2,309,000 related to increased real estate tax expense on the land parcels sold to Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland, LLC for development of its casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Interest expense for the Commercial Group increased by $10,811,000, or 6.2%, for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This increase is primarily attributable to the opening of new properties, as noted in the table below, partially offset by the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of new joint ventures with outside partners in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area in 2011 and the Mall at Stonecrest in 2011. Interest expense for the Commercial Group decreased by $45,729,000, or 20.8%, for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributable to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area in 2011 and increased capitalized interest due to additional qualified expenditures.

The following table presents the increases in revenues and operating expenses for newly-opened properties for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year:

				Year Ended January 31, 2013 vs. 2012
Newly-Opened Properties	Location	Quarter-Year Opened	Square feet	Revenues from Real Estate Operations		Operating Expenses		Interest Expense
				(in thousands)
Retail Centers:
Westchester's Ridge Hill	Yonkers, New York	Q2-2011/12	1,336,000	$	17,373	$	9,038	$	18,898
The Yards - Boilermaker Shops	Washington, D.C.	Q4-12	39,000	5		64		22
Office Building:
Johns Hopkins Parking Garage	Baltimore, MD	Q4-12	492,000	284		73		26
Total				$	17,662	$	9,175	$	18,946

Comparable occupancy for the Commercial Group is 91.3% and 89.5% for retail and office, respectively, as of January 31, 2013 compared with 91.4% and 90.7%, respectively, as of January 31, 2012. Retail and office occupancy as of January 31, 2013 and 2012 is based on square feet leased at the end of the fiscal quarter. Comparable occupancy relates to properties opened and operated in both the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012.

As of January 31, 2013, the average base rent per square feet expiring for retail and office leases is $35.40 and $35.36, respectively. Square feet of expiring leases and average base rent per square feet are operating statistics that represent 100% of the square footage and base rental income per square foot from expiring leases.

We monitor retail and office leases expiring in the short to mid-term. Management’s plan to obtain lease renewals for expiring retail and office leases includes signing of lease extensions, if available, and active marketing for available or soon to be available space to new or existing tenants in the normal course of business.

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Retail Centers

The following tables represent those new leases and gross leasable area (“GLA”) signed on the same space in which there was a former tenant and existing tenant renewals.

Regional Malls
Quarter	Number of Leases Signed	GLA Signed	Contractual Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Prior Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Cash Basis % Change over Prior Rent
1st Quarter 2012	38	88,993	$	58.67	$	53.37	9.9	%
2nd Quarter 2012	28	81,774	$	53.36	$	48.96	9.0	%
3rd Quarter 2012	37	128,204	$	43.67	$	38.48	13.5	%
4th Quarter 2012	23	63,551	$	50.64	$	44.93	12.7	%
Total	126	362,522	$	50.76	$	45.62	11.3	%

Specialty Retail Centers
Quarter	Number of Leases Signed	GLA Signed	Contractual Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Prior Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Cash Basis % Change over Prior Rent
1st Quarter 2012	7	29,117	$	41.95	$	41.56	0.9	%
2nd Quarter 2012	8	35,234	$	21.40	$	21.77	(1.7	)%
3rd Quarter 2012	5	37,129	$	28.38	$	28.70	(1.1	)%
4th Quarter 2012	4	7,281	$	41.78	$	44.37	(5.8	)%
Total	24	108,761	$	30.65	$	30.95	(1.0	)%

Office Buildings

The following table represents all new leases signed compared with terms of all expired leases in our office portfolio over the past 12 months. Changes in rent per square foot between all new and all expired leases are influenced by various factors, including but not limited to non-comparable markets, non-comparable buildings and space within those buildings being compared. Depending on the mix of new and expired leases, the percentage change in rent per square foot will vary accordingly.

Office Buildings
Quarter	Number of Leases Signed	Number of Leases Expired	GLA Signed	GLA Expired	Contractual Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Expiring Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Cash Basis % Change over Prior Rent
1st Quarter 2012	38	29	340,382	314,172	$	27.40	$	29.32	(6.5	)%
2nd Quarter 2012	28	20	132,835	96,046	$	20.13	$	18.66	7.9	%
3rd Quarter 2012	30	35	195,197	195,523	$	38.45	$	38.83	(1.0	)%
4th Quarter 2012	17	27	76,889	124,062	$	24.57	$	23.97	2.5	%
Total	113	111	745,303	729,803	$	28.71	$	29.55	(2.8	)%

Office Buildings by Product in Core and Non-Core Markets
	Number of Leases Signed	Number of Leases Expired	GLA Signed	GLA Expired	Contractual Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Expiring Rent Per Square Foot (1)(2)		Cash Basis % Change over Prior Rent
Products:
Life Science Office	15	12	117,494	116,859	$	45.30	$	50.19	(9.7	)%
Other Office	53	44	352,380	299,726	$	30.90	$	33.38	(7.4	)%
Total Office in Core Markets	68	56	469,874	416,585	$	34.50	$	38.10	(9.4	)%
Office in Non-Core Markets	45	55	275,429	313,218	$	18.82	$	18.19	3.5	%
Total	113	111	745,303	729,803	$	28.71	$	29.55	(2.8	)%

(1) Retail and Office contractual rent per square foot includes base rent and fixed additional charges for common area maintenance. Retail contractual rent per square foot also includes fixed additional marketing/promotional charges.

(2) For all new leases, contractual rent per square foot is the new base rent as of rental commencement. For all expiring leases, contractual rent per square foot is the base rent at the time of expiration, plus any applicable escalations.

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Commercial Net Operating Income – We define Net Operating Income (“NOI”) as revenues (excluding straight-line rent adjustments) less operating expenses (including depreciation and amortization for non-real estate groups) plus interest income, plus equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities (excluding gain on disposition and impairment of unconsolidated entities) plus interest expense, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities. Comparable NOI is an operating statistic defined as NOI from properties opened and operated in all periods presented net of noncontrolling interests. Comparable NOI is useful because it measures the performance of the same properties on a period-to-period basis and is used to assess operating performance and resource allocation of the operating properties within our strategic business units. While property dispositions, acquisitions or other factors can impact net earnings in the short term, we believe comparable NOI gives a more consistent view of the overall performance of our operating portfolio from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year. The percentage change of comparable NOI over the same period in the prior year is as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012
Retail	2.1	%	2.6	%
Office	2.1	%	(2.6	)%

See the “Commercial Group” section in Item 1 of this Form 10-K for additional operating statistics.

Residential Group

Revenues from Real Estate Operations – Included in revenues from real estate operations is fee income related to the development and construction management related to our military housing projects. Military housing fee income and related operating expenses may vary significantly from period to period based on the timing of development and construction activity at each applicable project. Revenues from real estate operations for the Residential Group increased by $23,936,000, or 9.7%, during the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $12,143,000 related to third party management fees and other fee income;

• $4,918,000 primarily related to increased occupancy at Presidio Landmark, an apartment community in San Francisco, California, and Forest Trace, a supported-living appartment community in Lauderhill, Florida;

• $4,915,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below; and

• $2,005,000 related to military housing fee income from the management and development of units in our military housing portfolio (see the “Military Housing Fee Revenues” section below for further detail).

These increases were partially offset by the following decrease:

• $4,705,000 related to the change from full consolidation to equity method of accounting for DKLB BKLN, an apartment community in Brooklyn, New York, and 8 Spruce Street as a result of the recapitalization of these entities in July 2011.

Revenues from real estate operations for the Residential Group increased by $43,335,000, or 21.4%, during the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the prior year. The variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $29,483,000 related to military housing fee income from the management and development of units in our military housing portfolio (see the “Military Housing Fee Revenues” section below for further detail);

• $4,450,000 related to the change from equity method to full consolidation method of accounting for Millender Center, a mixed-use property in Detroit, Michigan;

• $3,811,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below;

• $2,913,000 related to third party management fees and other income; and

• $1,997,000 related to the sale of land parcels and related development opportunities in Richmond, Virginia.

These increases were partially offset by the following decrease:

• $3,356,000 related to the change from full consolidation to equity method of accounting for DKLB BKLN and 8 Spruce Street as a result of the recapitalization of these entities.

Operating and Interest Expenses – Operating expenses for the Residential Group increased by $14,311,000, or 8.2%, during the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the prior year. This variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $12,206,000 related to expenditures associated with third party management and consulting fee arrangements; and

• $1,511,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below.

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These increases were partially offset by the following decreases:

• $4,790,000 related to the change from full consolidation to equity method of accounting for DKLB BKLN and 8 Spruce Street; and

• $2,145,000 related to decreased write-offs of abandoned development projects in 2012 compared with 2011.

Operating expenses for the Residential Group increased by $41,907,000, or 31.7%, during the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the prior year. This variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

• $28,636,000 related to management expenditures associated with military housing fee revenues;

• $6,046,000 related to expenditures associated with third party management and consulting fee arrangements;

• $3,019,000 related to the change from equity method to full consolidation method of accounting for Millender Center;

• $2,400,000 related to an unfavorable judgment from litigation at Easthaven at the Village, an apartment community in Beachwood, Ohio, arising from a building fire in 2007;

• $2,352,000 related to new property openings as noted in the table below; and

• $1,950,000 related to the cost of the land sale and related development opportunities in Richmond, Virginia.

These increases were partially offset by the following decrease:

• $2,993,000 related to decreased write-offs of abandoned development projects in 2011 compared with 2010.

Interest expense for the Residential Group decreased by $10,490,000, or 35.6%, during the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributable to mark-to-market adjustments on non-designated interest rate swaps, partially offset by the opening of new properties, as noted in the table below. Interest expense for the Residential Group increased by $10,765,000, or 57.5%, during the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This increase is primarily a result of the opening of new properties, as noted in the table below, and mark-to-market adjustments on non-designated interest rate swaps.

The following table presents the increases in revenues, operating expenses and interest expense for newly-opened properties for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year:

				Year Ended January 31, 2013 vs. 2012
Property	Location	Quarter-Year Opened	Units	Revenues from Real Estate Operations		Operating Expenses		Interest Expense
				(in thousands)
Botanica Eastbridge	Denver, Colorado	Q3-2012	118	$	119	$	262	$	7
Aster Town Center	Denver, Colorado	Q1-2012/Q2-2012	85	672		475		146
Foundry Lofts	Washington, D.C.	Q4-2011	170	4,124		774		2,960
Total				$	4,915	$	1,511	$	3,113

The following table presents the increases (decreases) in revenues, operating expenses and interest expense for newly-opened properties for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year:

				Year Ended January 31, 2012 vs. 2011
Property	Location	Quarter-Year Opened	Units	Revenues from Real Estate Operations		Operating Expenses			Interest Expense
				(in thousands)
Foundry Lofts	Washington, D.C.	Q4-2011	170	$	108	$	1,571		$	(571	)
Presidio Landmark	San Francisco, California	Q3-2010	161	2,613		1,464			3,712
Hamel Mill Lofts	Haverhill, Massachusetts	Q4-2008/Q3-2010	305	1,090		(683		)	43
Total				$	3,811	$	2,352		$	3,184

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Comparable average occupancy for the Residential Group is 94.7% and 94.5% for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Average residential occupancy for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012 is calculated by dividing gross potential rent less vacancy by gross potential rent. Gross potential rent (“GPR”) is calculated based on actual rents per lease agreements for occupied apartment units and at market rents for vacant apartment units. Market rental rates are determined using a variety of factors which include availability of specific apartment unit types (one bedroom, two bedroom, etc.), seasonality factors and rents offered by competitive properties for similar apartment types in the same geographic market. Comparable average occupancy relates to properties opened and operated in both the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012.

The percentage change of comparable NOI over the same period in the prior year is as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012
Residential	7.3	%	7.3	%

The following tables present leasing information of our Apartment Communities for the various periods presented.

Quarterly Comparison		Monthly Average Residential Rental Rates (2)						Average Residential Occupancy
	Leasable Units at	Three Months Ended January 31,						Three Months Ended January 31,
Comparable Apartment Communities (1)	Pro-Rata %(3)	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Core Markets	7,709	$	1,667	$	1,584	5.2	%	95.0	%	94.2	%	0.8	%
Non-Core Markets	9,458	$	971	$	947	2.5	%	93.8	%	92.7	%	1.1	%
Total Comparable Apartments	17,167	$	1,290	$	1,239	4.1	%	94.5	%	93.6	%	0.9	%

Year-to-Date Comparison		Monthly Average Residential Rental Rates (2)						Average Residential Occupancy
	Leasable Units at	Years Ended January 31,						Years Ended January 31,
Comparable Apartment Communities (1)	Pro-Rata %(3)	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Core Markets	7,548	$	1,597	$	1,516	5.3	%	95.3	%	95.0	%	0.3	%
Non-Core Markets	9,136	$	856	$	826	3.6	%	93.6	%	93.8	%	(0.2	)%
Total Comparable Apartments	16,684	$	1,198	$	1,144	4.7	%	94.7	%	94.5	%	0.2	%

Sequential Quarter Comparison		Monthly Average Residential Rental Rates (2)						Average Residential Occupancy
	Leasable Units at	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
Comparable Apartment Communities (1)	Pro-Rata %(3)	January 31, 2013		October 31, 2012 (4)		% Change		January 31, 2013		October 31, 2012 (4)		% Change
Core Markets	7,879	$	1,680	$	1,659	1.3	%	95.1	%	95.2	%	(0.1	)%
Non-Core Markets	9,458	$	971	$	955	1.7	%	93.8	%	94.1	%	(0.3	)%
Total Comparable Apartments	17,337	$	1,299	$	1,281	1.4	%	94.6	%	94.8	%	(0.2	)%

(1) Includes apartment communities completely opened and operated in the periods presented. These apartment communities include units leased at affordable apartment rates which provide a discount from average market rental rates. For the three months ended January 31, 2013, 20.0% of leasable units in core markets and 4.6% of leasable units in non-core markets were deemed affordable housing units. Excludes all military and limited-distribution subsidized senior housing units.

(2) Represents GPR less concessions.

(3) Leasable units at pro-rata represent our share of total leasable units at the apartment community.

(4) These amounts may differ from data as reported in the previous quarter because the properties that qualify as comparable change from period to period.

Military Housing Fee Revenues – Development fees related to military housing projects are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual development costs incurred. Additional development incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of criteria, such as incentives to realize development cost savings, encourage small and local business participation, comply with specified safety standards and other project management incentives as specified in the development agreements. Development and development incentive fees of $39,475,000, $35,323,000 and $5,861,000 were recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which were recorded in revenues from real estate operations.

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Construction management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual construction costs incurred. Additional construction incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the construction contracts. Construction and incentive fees of $1,264,000, $4,158,000 and $5,618,000 were recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which were recorded in revenues from real estate operations.

Property management and asset management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the annual net rental income and annual operating income, respectively, that is generated by the military housing privatization projects as defined in the agreements. Additional property management incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the property management agreements. Property management, management incentive and asset management fees of $18,203,000, $17,456,000 and $15,975,000 were recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which were recorded in revenues from real estate operations.

Arena

Revenues from Real Estate Operations – Revenues from real estate operations for the Arena increased by $46,784,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This increase is attributable to the grand opening of the Arena which occurred on September 28, 2012.

Operating and Interest Expenses – Operating expenses for the Arena increased by $36,639,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This increase is attributable to the grand opening of the Arena which occurred on September 28, 2012. Operating expenses for the Arena increased by $4,234,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This increase is primarily attributable to increased non-capitalized marketing costs.

Interest expense for the Arena increased by $14,214,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. The increase is due to a decrease in capitalized interest due to the opening of the Arena. Interest expense for the Arena decreased by $6,828,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributable to increased capitalized interest due to increased qualifying capital expenditures.

Land Development Group

On January 31, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of our Land Development Group as part of a greater focus on core rental products in core markets. As a result, the only land holdings that we retain and continue to develop is our Stapleton project. The Stapleton project represents one of the nation's largest urban redevelopments and is a true mixed-use project with substantial future entitlements, including apartments, retail and office space as well as single family neighborhoods, where we sell residential lots to builders. We control the future development opportunity at Stapleton through an option agreement that requires us to maintain an ownership position. This requirement together with the continued strong performance at Stapleton will allow us to maximize the potential of this project as a great example of a sustainable urban redevelopment focused on walkable neighborhoods, abundant amenities and open space. Land development, infrastructure, financing and residential and commercial land sales at Stapleton will continue to be reported in the Land Development Group segment. Apartments, office and retail we develop at Stapleton are included in the Residential Group or Commercial Group depending on product type.

As of January 31, 2013, we have divested substantially all of our land projects previously included in land held for divestiture. During the year ended January 31, 2013, revenues and cost of sales related to land held for divestiture are being reported on a separate financial statement line. As a result, current period results for the Land Development Group represent the activity of our Stapleton project whereas prior period results included the activity of our Stapleton project and various other land projects now classified as land held for divestiture. The progress we have made on the execution of the divestiture plan is discussed in Note L – Land Held for Divestiture in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

Revenues from Real Estate Operations – Revenues from real estate operations for the Land Development Group increased by $10,214,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This variance is attributable to an increase of $16,226,000 related to higher land sales at Stapleton partially offset by lower land sales at various land development projects previously reported as Land Development Group revenues as discussed above.

Revenues from real estate operations for the Land Development Group increased by $12,289,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This variance is primarily attributable to increases of $12,093,000 related to higher land sales at Stapleton and $1,909,000 related to higher land sales at Tangerine Crossing in Tucson, Arizona and Mill Creek in York County, South Carolina.

Operating and Interest Expenses – Operating expenses for the Land Development Group increased by $818,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the same period in the prior year. This variance is primarily attributable to an increase of $6,004,000 related to higher land sales at Stapleton offset by lower cost of sales at various land development projects previously included as Land Development Group operating expenses in the comparable period as discussed above.

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Operating expenses for the Land Development Group increased by $8,893,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same period in the prior year. This variance is primarily attributable to increases of $6,880,000 primarily related to higher land sales at Stapleton and $2,045,000 related to higher land sales at Tangerine Crossing and Mill Creek.

Interest expense for the Land Development Group increased by $358,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 and $436,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the same periods in the prior years. Interest expense varies from year to year depending on the level of interest-bearing debt within the Land Development Group and interest rates.

Net Gain (Loss) on Land Held for Divestiture Activity

The following table summarizes the net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activities of consolidated entities:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Sales of land held for divestiture	$	74,150		$	—		$	—
Cost of sales of land held for divestiture	(56,247		)	—			—
Gain on extinguishment of debt of land held for divestiture	4,373			—			—
Net gain on closed transactions of land held for divestiture	22,276			—			—
Impairment of land held for divestiture	(15,796		)	(115,654		)	—
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	$	6,480		$	(115,654	)	$	—

See Note L – Land Held for Divestiture in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

Net Loss on Land Held for Divestiture Activity of Unconsolidated Entities

The following table summarizes the net loss on investments in unconsolidated entities which are part of the land divestiture strategy:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net loss on sales of land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	$	(371	)	$	—		$	—
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	$	(40,777	)	$	(41,902	)	$	—

See Note L – Land Held for Divestiture in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

The Nets

Our ownership of The Nets is through Nets Sports and Entertainment LLC ("NS&E"). NS&E also owns Brooklyn Arena, LLC ("Arena LLC"), an entity that through its subsidiaries oversaw the construction of and has a long-term lease in the Barclays Center arena, the home of The Nets. NS&E consolidates Arena LLC and accounts for its investment in The Nets on the equity method of accounting. As a result of consolidating NS&E, we record the entire net loss of The Nets allocated to NS&E in equity in loss of unconsolidated entities and allocate, based on an analysis of each respective members' claims on the net book equity assuming a liquidation at book value, NS&E's noncontrolling partners' share of its losses, if any, through noncontrolling interests in our Statement of Operations.

On May 12, 2010, entities controlled by Mikhail Prokhorov (“MP Entities”) invested $223,000,000 and made certain funding commitments (“Funding Commitments”) to acquire 80% of The Nets, 45% of Arena LLC and the right to purchase up to 20% of Atlantic Yards Development Company, LLC, which will develop non-arena real estate. In accordance with the Funding Commitments, the MP Entities agreed to fund The Nets operating needs up to $60,000,000.

The MP Entities met the $60,000,000 funding commitment during the three months ended July 31, 2011. As a result, NS&E was required to fund 100% of the operating needs, as defined, until Barclays Center was complete and open, which occurred on September 28, 2012. Thereafter, members’ capital contributions are made in accordance with the operating agreements. During the year ended January 31, 2013, we funded $9,619,000 of The Nets operating requirements, net of the reimbursement from the MP Entities for funding related to the 2012-2013 season.

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The amount of equity in loss, net of noncontrolling interests, was $4,672,000, $26,814,000 and $12,075,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in 2012 compared with 2011 is primarily due to the waterfall impacts of the funding commitments among our partners as discussed above. The increase in 2011 compared with 2010 is primarily due to the $60,000,000 funding commitment having been met by the MP Entities during the three months ended July 31, 2011 resulting in the allocation of losses to NS&E.

Corporate Activities

Operating and Interest Expenses – Operating expenses for Corporate Activities decreased by $135,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared to the prior year.

Operating expenses increased $5,555,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared to the prior year. The increase was attributed to increased payroll and related benefits, including stock-based compensation of $5,627,000 and professional fees of $4,200,000 associated with strategic planning and process improvement initiatives, offset by a decrease in a nonrecurring expense of $4,000,000 related to the settlement of a liability claim that we may be able to recoup in the future.

Interest expense increased by $4,537,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared to the prior year, as a result of interest on $350,000,000 of 4.250% convertible Senior Notes due 2018 ("2018 Senior Notes") issued in July 2011, interest on $125,000,000 of 2034 Senior Notes issued in July 2012 offset by decreased interest on the $125,000,000 of 2015 Senior Notes redeemed in August 2012 and lower interest expense on corporate interest rate swaps due to reduction in the strike rate of the active swaps compared to the prior period.

Interest expense decreased by $7,046,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the prior year, primarily as a result of lower interest on our Credit Facility due to reduced borrowings and lower interest rate and the exchange of $110,000,000 and $40,000,000 of our 5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 for Class A common stock in January 2011 and May 2011, respectively, partially offset by interest on $350,000,000 of our 2018 Senior Notes issued in July 2011.

Other Activity

The following items are discussed on a consolidated basis.

Interest and Other Income

Interest and other income was $45,915,000, $52,094,000 and $52,792,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the prior year is primarily due to a decrease of $6,496,000 related to the sale of state and federal historic preservation tax credits and new market tax credits. The decrease for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the prior year is primarily due to a decrease of $4,683,000 related to the sale of state and federal historic preservation tax credits and new market tax credits. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of $4,808,000 related to interest income earned on a total rate of return swap.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $85,798,000 for the year ended January 31, 2013 and $21,147,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012, representing an increase of $64,651,000. The variance is primarily attributable to the following increases:

- Residential Group

• $34,959,000 related to the 2012 gain on disposition of partial interest in 8 Spruce Street.

- The Nets

• $22,142,000 related to a 2012 decrease in allocated losses from our equity investment in The Nets.

- Commercial Group

• $16,107,000 related to the 2012 gains on disposition of our unconsolidated investment in Village at Gulfstream Park and Chagrin Plaza I and II, office buildings in Beachwood, Ohio; and

• $3,381,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area.

- Land Development Group

• $2,970,000 related to deferred revenue recognition at Central Station, a mixed-use land development project in downtown Chicago, Illinois upon the sale of the underlying land.

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These increases were partially offset by the following decreases:

- Residential Group

• $12,567,000 related to the 2011 gains on disposition of our partnership interest in Metropolitan Lofts, an apartment community in Los Angeles, California and Twin Lake Towers, an apartment community in Denver, Colorado; and

• $2,678,000 related to a 2012 increase in allocated losses from our equity investment in Uptown Apartments, an apartment community in Oakland, California.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities was $21,147,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012 and $42,265,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011, representing a decrease of $21,118,000. The variance is primarily attributable to the following decreases:

- Commercial Group

• $6,443,000 related to the 2010 gain on disposition of Woodbridge Crossing, a specialty retail center in Woodbridge, New Jersey;

• $3,936,000 primarily related to 2010 lease termination fee income at San Francisco Centre, a regional mall in San Francisco, California, that did not recur; and

• $2,791,000 related to the 2010 gain on extinguishment of the Urban Redevelopment Authority loan at Liberty Center, an office building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

- Residential Group

• $15,633,000 primarily related to the 2010 gain on disposition of Millender Center;

• $5,537,000 related to the lease up losses of 8 Spruce Street and DKLB BKLN that opened in phases beginning in the first quarter of 2011 and the fourth quarter of 2009, respectively. These two properties were consolidated until the recapitalization transaction in July 2011 which resulted in joint control of the investment;

• $2,317,000 primarily related to a 2011 increase in allocated losses from our equity investment in Uptown Apartments; and

• $2,215,000 related to the 2010 gain on disposition of Pebble Creek, an apartment community in Twinsburg, Ohio.

- The Nets

• $8,496,000 related to a 2011 increase in allocated losses from our equity investment in The Nets.

These decreases were partially offset by the following increases:

- Commercial Group

• $7,861,000 related to the change from full consolidation method of accounting to equity method upon the formation of a new joint venture in 2011 with an outside partner in 15 retail properties in the New York City metropolitan area; and

• $2,557,000 related to the 2010 write-off of an abandoned development project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

- Residential Group

• $12,567,000 related to the 2011 gains on disposition of our partnership interest in Metropolitan Lofts and Twin Lake Towers.

Amortization of Mortgage Procurement Costs

We amortize mortgage procurement costs over the term of the related nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable. For the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded amortization of mortgage procurement costs of $12,112,000, $11,317,000 and $11,000,000, respectively. Amortization of mortgage procurement costs increased $795,000 and $317,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, compared with the same periods in the prior years.

Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

See Note U – Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

See Note T – Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

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Depreciation and Amortization

We recorded depreciation and amortization expense of $229,661,000, $208,801,000 and $225,082,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which is an increase of $20,860,000, or 10.0%, and a decrease of $16,281,000, or 7.2%, compared with the same periods in the prior years. The increase for the year ended January 31, 2013 compared with the prior year is primarily attributable to new property openings. The decrease for the year ended January 31, 2012 compared with the prior year is primarily attributable to the disposition of partial interests in rental properties, the largest of which related to 15 retail properties during the first quarter of 2011, partially offset by new property openings.

Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment

The net gain (loss) on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
	(in thousands)
New York Retail Joint Venture	$	—	$	9,561	$	—
Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture	—		5,849		—
Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building	—		2,255		—
University Park Joint Venture	—		—		176,192
The Nets	—		—		55,112
Bernstein Joint Venture	—		—		29,342
Other transaction costs	—		—		(2,656		)
	$	—	$	17,665	$	257,990

See Note M – Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment in the Notes to Consolidated Financial statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.

Discontinued Operations

See Note V – Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

Multi-family rental properties continue to perform well despite the current uncertain economic conditions. These ongoing economic conditions continue to put pressure on occupancy rates, rent levels and property values of other types of commercial real estate. Access to bank credit and capital has continued to improve from post recession lows, with banks and permanent lenders indicating an increased interest in originating new loans for real estate projects, particularly as their existing portfolio loans get paid off. Originations of new loans for commercial mortgage backed securities have continued to improve as well. Although underwriting standards have begun to loosen, lenders continue favoring high quality operating assets in strong markets. While banks continue to originate construction loans for multifamily projects, construction loans for office or retail projects remain difficult to obtain, unless the project has substantial pre-leasing in place or higher than historical equity commitments from the company.

Our principal sources of funds are cash provided by operations including land sales, our bank revolving credit facility, nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, dispositions of operating properties or development projects through sales or equity joint ventures, proceeds from the issuance of senior notes, proceeds from the issuance of common or preferred equity and other financing arrangements. We have consistently disposed of properties in an effort to recycle capital and reposition our portfolio. Over the last ten years, we have generated cash proceeds from sales and/or disposition of partial interests in rental properties that averaged in excess of $100,000,000 per year. Given the diversity of our portfolio by market and product type, we believe that the market for property dispositions at some level will continue to be available. The current market should allow us to continue our ongoing strategy to recycle capital and reposition the portfolio through property sales or equity joint ventures.

Our strategic plan drives our capital strategy and business focus on core products and markets. In order to achieve our strategic goals, we have a detailed process of evaluating each individual asset in our operating and development portfolio to identify those having the best opportunity to provide capital through full or partial sale in conjunction with our strategy of focusing on our core products and markets. This process may result in reductions to estimated holding periods and the total estimated undiscounted cash flows used for impairment calculations on our individual consolidated real estate assets. In some cases, this may result in estimated undiscounted cash flows being less than the carrying value of the consolidated asset and necessitating an impairment charge to write-down the asset to its estimated fair value.

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In addition, our capital strategy includes potentially entering into equity joint ventures that can provide capital through the sales of partial interests of operating properties or reduce our equity requirements and development risk on our development opportunities. Entering into these joint ventures could result in us granting joint control or losing control of the asset and, accordingly, the asset would no longer be consolidated. Upon deconsolidation, our investment in the joint venture would be recorded at fair value and evaluated for other than temporary impairment on a quarterly basis thereafter. This could result in future impairments, some of which could be significant that would not otherwise be required if the real estate asset remained consolidated.

Our principal uses of funds are the financing of our real estate operating and development projects, capital expenditures for our existing operating portfolio, principal and interest payments on our nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, bank revolving credit facility, senior notes and dividend payments on our Series A preferred stock.

Our primary capital strategy seeks to isolate the operating and financial risk at the property level to maximize returns and reduce risk on and of our equity capital. As such, substantially all of our operating and development properties are separately encumbered with nonrecourse mortgage debt or notes payable. We do not cross-collateralize our mortgage debt and notes payable outside of a single identifiable project. We operate as a C-corporation and retain substantially all of our internally generated cash flows. This cash flow, together with refinancing and property sale proceeds, has historically provided us with the necessary liquidity to take advantage of investment opportunities. The economic downturn and its impact on the lending and capital markets reduced our ability to finance development and acquisition opportunities and also modified the required rates of return to make new investment opportunities appealing. As a result of these market changes, we have established limitations on entering into new development activities.

We continue to make progress on certain other pre-development projects, primarily multifamily projects located in core markets. The cash that we believe is required to fund our equity in projects under construction and development plus any cash necessary to extend or pay down the remaining 2013 debt maturities is anticipated to exceed our cash from operations. As a result, we intend to extend maturing debt or repay it with net proceeds from property sales, equity joint ventures or future debt or equity financing.

In December 2012, we formed a strategic capital partnership with the Arizona State Retirement System ("ASRS"). This $400,000,000 equity fund plans to invest in multifamily development projects primarily in New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Funding for the joint venture will be 75% from ASRS and 25% from us. This significant capital contribution will allow us to create value by activating existing entitlements currently in our projects under development and allow us to pursue other development opportunities in our core markets. We estimate that approximately two-thirds of our required equity contribution is already represented by entitled development opportunities on our balance sheet.

During the year ended January 31, 2013, we closed several transactions which strengthened our balance sheet by increasing liquidity, converting preferred equity to common equity, reducing certain future fixed charges for interest and preferred dividends and addressing certain near term maturities of our senior notes.

• On December 20, 2012, we sold a portion of our equity ownership interests in 8 Spruce Street, an apartment community in Manhattan, New York, for a cash sales price of $250,390,000. The new outside partner received a 49% equity ownership interest in 8 Spruce Street and our ownership interest was reduced from approximately 36% to 18%. The transaction resulted in net cash proceeds of $129,037,000.

• We entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of our Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A preferred stock") to exchange such Series A preferred stock for shares of our Class A common stock. Under the terms of the agreements, holders exchanged $209,447,600 in aggregate amount of liquidation preference consisting of 4,188,952 shares of Series A preferred stock, for 13,852,435 shares of our Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchanges, we made cash payments of $19,069,000 to the holders for additional exchange consideration, including dividends that would have been payable on December 17, 2012 and March 15, 2013. These transactions converted a majority of our remaining outstanding Series A preferred stock to Class A common stock based on the original conversion rate and eliminated approximately $14,700,000 of annual future cumulative preferred stock dividend commitments.

• On July 3, 2012, we issued $125,000,000 of additional 2034Senior Notes in a public offering, net of a 4.84% discount. Proceeds of this offering, net of discounts and underwriters commissions, were $116,792,000. These net proceeds, along with an additional $8,208,000 of cash on hand, were immediately deposited into a restricted cash escrow account and used to redeem $125,000,000 of our outstanding 2015 Senior Notes on August 20, 2012. The transaction effectively extended the maturity date of $125,000,000 of recourse debt by 19 years while keeping the annual interest costs relatively flat.

• We generated net cash proceeds through the sale of non-core operating assets of $128,842,000, the majority of which related to the sale of Emerald Palms, an apartment community in Miami, Florida and Fairmont Plaza, an office building in San Jose, California. This liquidity will be used to fund our equity requirements in our development projects and extend or paydown near term debt maturities.

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In addition, subsequent to January 31, 2013, we closed and or announced several transactions that continue to strengthen our balance sheet, address certain near term maturities and reduce future fixed charges for interest and preferred dividends.

• On February 21, 2013, we entered into a fourth amendment to the bank revolving credit facility ("Amended Credit Facility"). The amendment extended the maturity date to February 2016, subject to a one year extension upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, reduced the interest rate spread on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") option by 25 basis points to 3.50% and removed the prior LIBOR floor of 100 basis points. The amendment also increased available borrowings to $465,000,000, subject to certain reserve commitments to be established, as applicable, on certain dates to be used to retire certain of our senior notes that come due during the term of the amendment, and provides an accordion provision allowing us to increase its total available borrowings to $500,000,000 upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended Credit Facility. Additionally, the amendment permits us to repurchase up to $100,000,000 of our Class A common stock and to declare or pay dividends in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 in the aggregate in any four fiscal quarter period to Class A or B common shareholders, subject to certain conditions.

• On February 26, 2013, we announced our intention to redeem all of our outstanding Series A preferred stock shares on March 15, 2013. From January 31, 2013 to March 14, 2013, 109,768 shares of Series A preferred stock were converted into 362,990 shares of Class A common stock in accordance with the original terms of the Series A preferred stock. On March 15, 2013, we redeemed the remaining 101,270 shares of Series A preferred stock for approximately $5,100,000, the aggregate amount of liquidation preference plus the dividend that was due and payable on March 15, 2013.

• On February 26, 2013, we announced our intention to redeem the remaining $53,253,000 of outstanding 2015 Senior Notes on March 29, 2013.

We continue to explore various options to strengthen our balance sheet and enhance our liquidity, but can give no assurance that we can accomplish any of these other options on terms favorable to us or at all. If we cannot enhance our liquidity, it could adversely impact our growth and result in further curtailment of development activities.

As of January 31, 2013, we had one nonrecourse mortgage that was still technically in default. This nonrecourse mortgage was also reported as in default at January 31, 2012, but we have had some positive developments during the year. During August 2012, we closed a transaction that effectively restructured the defaulted nonrecourse mortgage which had a balance of $73,500,000. The nonrecourse mortgage consisted of a promissory note ("A note") that was subject to a subordinated participation ("B note"). During the three months ended October 31, 2012, the B note holder bought out the A note holder's interest and became the sole holder of the entire nonrecourse mortgage. Concurrent with this transaction, the B note holder applied restricted cash, which represented accumulated cash flow swept and retained by the loan servicer, of approximately $12,300,000 to the outstanding principal balance and we signed a forbearance agreement that included a further reduction of the outstanding principal balance to $40,000,000. Although the mortgage is still technically in default, the new lender has agreed to not continue to prosecute the pending foreclosure proceedings for two years as long as we comply with the terms of this forbearance agreement. The transaction results in the property being secured by a $40,000,000 nonrecourse mortgage.

We have no additional nonrecourse mortgages that are in default as of January 31, 2013.

As of January 31, 2013 we had $806,638,000 of nonrecourse mortgage financings with scheduled maturities during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2014, of which $52,496,000 represents regularly scheduled amortization payments. Subsequent to January 31, 2013, we have addressed $116,955,000 of these maturities, through closed transactions, commitments and/or automatic extensions. We also have extension options available on $39,302,000 of these 2013 maturities, all of which require some predefined condition in order to qualify for the extension, such as meeting or exceeding leasing hurdles, loan to value ratios or debt service coverage requirements. We cannot give assurance that the defined hurdles or milestones will be achieved to qualify for these extensions. We are currently in negotiations to refinance and/or extend the remaining $597,885,000 of nonrecourse debt scheduled to mature during the year ended January 31, 2014. We cannot give assurance as to the ultimate result of these negotiations. As with all nonrecourse mortgages, if we are unable to negotiate an extension or otherwise refinance the mortgage, we could go into default and the lender could commence foreclosure proceedings on the single collateralized asset.

As of January 31, 2013, we had three nonrecourse mortgages greater than five percent of our total nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable. The mortgages, encumbering New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, Westchester’s Ridge Hill and Barclays Center arena, have outstanding balances of $640,000,000, $472,000,000 and $371,655,000, respectively, at January 31, 2013.

As of January 31, 2013, our share of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable recorded on our unconsolidated subsidiaries amounted to $2,044,153,000 of which $237,748,000 ($22,713,000 represents scheduled principal payments) was scheduled to mature during the year ending January 31, 2014. Negotiations are ongoing on the 2013 maturities, but we cannot give assurance that we will obtain these financings on favorable terms or at all.

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Financial Covenants

Our Credit Facility and indenture dated May 19, 2003 (“2003 Indenture”) contain certain restrictive financial covenants. A summary of the key financial covenants as defined in each agreement, all of which we are compliant with at January 31, 2013, follows:

	Requirement		As of
	Per Agreement		January 31, 2013
	(dollars in thousands)
Credit Facility Financial Covenants (1)
Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.35x		1.84x
Cash Flow Coverage Ratio	2.50x		3.62x
Total Development Ratio	<17%		8.61		%
Minimum Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity, as defined	$	2,320,175	$	3,678,807
2003 Indenture Financial Covenants (2)
Ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Interest	>1.30x		1.81x
Minimum Net Worth, as defined	$	1,001,048	$	4,312,778

(1) Beginning February 1, 2013, the debt service coverage ratio requirement increased to 1.40x and the cash flow coverage ratio increased to 2.75x. All other financial covenant requirements remained the same.

(2) Violation of these financial covenants alone would not automatically cause the notes issued under the 2003 Indenture to become due and payable, but would prevent us from incurring or permitting a subsidiary from incurring additional debt, as defined, unless otherwise permitted by the 2003 Indenture.

Bank Revolving Credit Facility

The following table summarizes the available credit on the Credit Facility:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Maximum borrowings (1)	$	450,000	$	450,000
Less outstanding balances:
Borrowings	—		—
Letters of credit	67,456		69,389
Surety bonds	—		—
Available credit	$	382,544	$	380,611

(1) The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as previously discussed.

See Note G – Bank Revolving Credit Facility in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.

Senior and Subordinated Debt

The following table summarizes our senior and subordinated debt:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Senior Notes:
3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, net of discount	$	199,457	$	199,132
7.625% Senior Notes due 2015	53,253		178,253
5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	50,000		50,000
6.500% Senior Notes due 2017	132,144		132,144
4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018	350,000		350,000
7.375% Senior Notes due 2034, net of discount	219,115		100,000
Total Senior Notes	1,003,969		1,009,529
Subordinated Debt:
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013	29,000		29,000
Total Senior and Subordinated Debt	$	1,032,969	$	1,038,529

See Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.

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Nonrecourse Debt Financings

We use taxable and tax-exempt nonrecourse debt for our real estate projects. Substantially all of our operating and development properties are separately encumbered with nonrecourse mortgage debt, which in some limited circumstances is supplemented by nonrecourse notes payable (collectively “nonrecourse debt”). For real estate projects financed with tax-exempt debt, we generally utilize variable-rate debt. For construction loans, we generally pursue variable-rate financings with maturities ranging from two to five years. For those real estate projects financed with taxable debt, we generally seek long-term, fixed-rate financing for those operating projects whose loans mature or are projected to open and achieve stabilized operations.

We are actively working to refinance and/or extend the maturities of the nonrecourse debt that is coming due in the next 24 months. During the year ended January 31, 2013, we completed the following financings:

Purpose of Financing	Amount
	(in thousands)
Refinancings	$	339,730
Construction and development projects (1)	433,758
Loan extensions/additional fundings	894,103
	$	1,667,591

(1) Represents the full amount available to be drawn on the loans.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $422,742,000, $298,763,000 and $267,247,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended January 31, 2013, compared with the year ended January 31, 2012, of $123,979,000 and the increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended January 31, 2012, compared with the year ended January 31, 2011, of $31,516,000 are the result of the following (in thousands):

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013 vs. 2012			2012 vs. 2011
Increase (decrease) in rents and other revenues received	$	72,967		$	(93,373	)
Increase (decrease) in interest and other income received	10,371			(40,620		)
Increase in cash distributions from unconsolidated entities	20,628			12,597
Increase in proceeds from land sales-Land Development Group	20,943			8,961
(Decrease) increase in proceeds from land sales-Commercial Group	(10,319		)	20,694
Increase in net proceeds from land held for divestiture	55,650			—
Decrease (increase) in land development expenditures	8,017			(256		)
(Increase) decrease in operating expenditures	(33,242		)	38,078
Decrease in restricted cash and escrowed funds used for operating purposes	9,651			27,347
(Increase) decrease in interest paid	(30,687		)	58,088
Net increase in cash provided by operating activities	$	123,979		$	31,516

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $517,703,000, $440,197,000 and $847,049,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The net cash used in investing activities consisted of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures:
Projects under construction or development:
Barclays Center, a sports and entertainment arena in Brooklyn, New York	$	(325,744	)	$	(249,139	)	$	(123,046	)
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, a mixed-use development project in Brooklyn, New York	(96,189		)	(111,752		)	(127,780		)
Westchester’s Ridge Hill, a regional mall in Yonkers, New York	(94,041		)	(159,370		)	(118,213		)
8 Spruce Street, an unconsolidated mixed-use residential project in Manhattan, New York (1)	—			(47,583		)	(133,272		)
Other	(192,314		)	(140,738		)	(150,863		)
Total projects under construction or development (2)	(708,288		)	(708,582		)	(653,174		)
Operating properties:
Commercial Segment	(20,868		)	(12,759		)	(21,189		)
Residential Segment	(18,375		)	(13,351		)	(9,998		)
Other	(1,094		)	(1,193		)	(111		)
Total operating properties	(40,337		)	(27,303		)	(31,298		)
Tenant improvements:
Commercial Segment	(55,240		)	(24,496		)	(38,686		)
Total capital expenditures	$	(803,865	)	$	(760,381	)	$	(723,158	)
Payment of lease procurement costs (3)	(11,992		)	(22,907		)	(20,387		)
Increase in other assets	(37,583		)	(14,489		)	(57,226		)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash used for investing purposes:
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards	$	194,860		$	(118,967	)	$	(23,465	)
John Hopkins Parking Garage, in East Baltimore, Maryland	19,393			(19,391		)	—
Westchester’s Ridge Hill	10,605			3,898			(20,637		)
Sky55, an apartment complex in Chicago, Illinois	6,795			(6,783		)	—
Foundry Lofts, an apartment community in Washington, D.C.	3,401			26,286			(31,677		)
John Hopkins-855 North Wolfe Street, an office building in East Baltimore, Maryland	2,030			12,324			—
The Yards - Twelve12, an apartment community under construction in Washington, D.C.	(88,485		)	—			—
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2BKLYN, a modular apartment community under construction in Brooklyn, New York	(45,000		)	—			—
Barclays Center	(1,192		)	143,615			(132,542		)
8 Spruce Street (1)	—			49,665			(68,485		)
DKLB BKLN, an unconsolidated apartment building in Brooklyn, New York (1)	—			571			19,817
Collateral returned for a forward swap on East River Plaza, an unconsolidated specialty retail center in Manhattan, New York	—			—			22,930
Other	8,858			(1,061		)	(14,965		)
Total decrease (increase) in restricted cash used for investing purposes	$	111,265		$	90,157		$	(249,024	)
Proceeds from disposition of full or partial interests in rental properties and other investments:
Emerald Palms, an apartment community in Miami, Florida	$	44,518		$	—		$	—
Fairmont Plaza, an office building in San Jose, California	28,824			—			—
Southfield, an apartment community in Whitemarsh, Maryland	16,891			—			—
White Oak Village, a specialty retail center in Richmond, Virginia	13,261			—			—
Quebec Square, a specialty retail center in Denver, Colorado	8,642			—			—
Disposition of partial interests in 15 retail properties in the New York metropolitan area	—			166,510			—
Waterfront Station-East 4th & West 4th Buildings, office buildings in Washington, D.C.	—			126,123			—
Ritz-Carlton, a hotel in Cleveland, Ohio	—			31,006			—
Development project in Washington, D.C.	—			19,348			—
Disposition of partial interests in seven buildings in our University Park project in Cambridge, Massachusetts	—			—			139,457
Disposition of partial interests in three apartment communities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area	—			—			28,922
101 San Fernando, an apartment community in San Jose, California	—			—			20,534
Other	1,706			10,256			2,432
Total proceeds from disposition of full or partial interests in rental properties and other investments	$	113,842		$	353,243		$	191,345

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	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Change in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities—(investment in) or return of investment:
Disposition of partial interest in 8 Spruce Street(1)	$	129,037		$	—		$	—
Dispositions:
Village at Gulfstream Park, a specialty retail center in Hallandale Beach, Florida	15,000			—			—
Metropolitan Lofts, an apartment community in Los Angeles, California	—			12,590			—
Metreon, a specialty retail center in San Francisco, California	—			—			17,882
Millender Center, (hotel, parking, office and retail) in Detroit, Michigan	—			—			14,130
Residential Projects:
120 Kingston, an apartment community under construction in Boston, Massachusetts	(12,605		)	(6,217		)	—
8 Spruce Street(1)	(10,447		)	(62,467		)	—
The Grand, primarily refinancing proceeds from an apartment community in North Bethesda, Maryland	6,485			—			—
Uptown Apartments, an apartment community in Oakland California	(2,800		)	(2,650		)	(3,497		)
DKLB BKLN(1)	—			(11,894		)	—
Commercial Projects:
35 Landsdowne Street, primarily refinancing proceeds from an office building in Cambridge, Massachusetts	17,085			—			—
Bulletin Building, contribution for the repayment of debt at an office building in San Francisco, California	(8,775		)	—			—
Queens Place, primarily refinancing proceeds from a specialty retail center in Queens, New York	—			12,600			—
65/80 Landsdowne Street, primarily refinancing proceeds from an office building in Cambridge, Massachusetts	—			12,059			—
Village at Gulfstream Park	—			(11,600		)	(10,445		)
818 Mission Street, an office building in San Francisco, California	—			(4,455		)	—
The Nets, a National Basketball Association member	(9,619		)	(22,978		)	—
Return of temporary advances from various Commercial Group properties to implement uniform portfolio cash management process	—			—			(9,527		)
Other	(12,731		)	(808		)	2,858
Subtotal	$	110,630		$	(85,820	)	$	11,401
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(517,703	)	$	(440,197	)	$	(847,049	)

(1) 8 Spruce Street and DKLB BKLN changed from the full consolidation method of accounting to equity method during the year ended January 31, 2012. Capital expenditures and changes in restricted cash represent activity prior to the change to equity method of accounting while changes in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities represent activity subsequent to the change to equity method of accounting.

(2) We capitalized internal costs related to projects under construction and development of $50,320, $50,739 and $56,514, including compensation related costs of $40,253, $41,278 and $47,703 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total capitalized internal costs represent approximately 6.26%, 6.67% and 7.81% of total capital expenditures for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(3) We capitalized internal costs related to leasing activities of $5,464, $6,839 and $5,481, including compensation related costs of $3,868, $5,493 and $4,129 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $210,695,000, $165,548,000 and $521,769,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The net cash provided by financing activities consisted of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Proceeds from nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	$	907,608		$	695,449		$	658,833
Principal payments on nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	(593,810		)	(572,584		)	(321,629		)
Borrowings on bank revolving credit facility	458,700			464,575			876,052
Payments on bank revolving credit facility	(458,700		)	(601,727		)	(822,416		)
Payment of Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011	—			(39,407		)	—
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Senior Notes due 2018, net of $10,625 of issuance costs	—			339,375			—
Payment of transaction costs related to exchanges of Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 for Class A common stock	—			(3,200		)	—
Purchase of Senior Notes due 2011 and 2017	—			—			(16,569		)
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge	—			—			1,869
Payment of deferred financing costs	(25,217		)	(14,923		)	(36,745		)
Change in restricted cash and escrowed funds and book overdrafts	(7,080		)	(1,578		)	(1,322		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,963		)	(1,670		)	(786		)
Exercise of stock options	8,368			195			2,621
Payment of inducements related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(19,069		)	—			—
Payment of transaction costs related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(3,301		)	—			—
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock, net of $5,544 of issuance costs	—			—			44,456
Payment for equity call hedge related to the issuance of Series A preferred stock	—			—			(17,556		)
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders	(13,060		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	11,348			—			181,909
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	1,886			6,087			5,636
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(27,680		)	(89,644		)	(20,777		)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests	(27,335		)	—			—
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	210,695		$	165,548		$	521,769

CLASS A COMMON UNITS

We and certain of our affiliates entered into a Master Contribution and Sale Agreement (the “Master Contribution Agreement”) with Bruce C. Ratner (“Mr. Ratner”), an Executive Vice President and Director of ours, and certain entities and individuals affiliated with Mr. Ratner (the “BCR Entities”) on August 14, 2006. Pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, on November 8, 2006, we issued Class A Common Units (“Units”) in a jointly-owned limited liability company to the BCR Entities in exchange for their interests in a total of 30 retail, office and residential operating properties, and certain service companies, all in the greater New York City metropolitan area. We accounted for the issuance of the Units in exchange for the noncontrolling interests under the purchase method of accounting. The Units may be exchanged for one of the following forms of consideration at our sole discretion: (i) an equal number of shares of our Class A common stock or, (ii) cash based on a formula using the average closing price of the Class A common stock at the time of conversion or, (iii) a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock. We have no rights to redeem or repurchase the Units. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, 3,646,755 Units were outstanding. The carrying value of the Units of $186,021,000 is included as noncontrolling interests at January 31, 2013 and 2012.

Also pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, we and Mr. Ratner agreed that certain projects under development would remain owned jointly until such time as each individual project was completed and achieved “stabilization.” As each of the development projects achieves stabilization, it is valued and we, in our discretion, choose among various options for the ownership of the project following stabilization consistent with the Master Contribution Agreement. The development projects were not covered by the Tax Protection Agreement (the “Tax Protection Agreement”) that the parties entered into in connection with the Master Contribution Agreement. The Tax Protection Agreement indemnified the BCR Entities included in the initial closing against taxes payable by reason of any subsequent sale of certain operating properties.

In accordance with the terms of the Tax Protection Agreement, we made no payments to the BCR Entities for tax indemnification during the year ended January 31, 2013. During the years ended January 31, 2012 and January 31, 2011, we paid the BCR entities $1,074,000 and $1,695,000 for tax indemnification.

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New York Times and Twelve MetroTech Center

Two of the development projects, New York Times and Twelve MetroTech Center, an office building located in Brooklyn, New York, achieved stabilization in 2008. We elected to cause certain of our affiliates to acquire for cash the BCR Entities’ interests in the two projects pursuant to agreements dated May 6, 2008 and May 12, 2008, respectively. In accordance with the agreements, the applicable BCR Entities assigned and transferred their interests in the two projects to affiliates of ours and will receive approximately $121,000,000 over a 15 year period. An affiliate of ours has also agreed to indemnify the applicable BCR Entity against taxes payable by it by reason of a subsequent sale or other disposition of one of the projects. The tax indemnity provided by the affiliate of ours expires on December 31, 2014 and is similar to the indemnities provided for the operating properties under the Tax Protection Agreement.

The consideration exchanged by us for the BCR Entities’ interest in the two development projects has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Pursuant to the agreements, the BCR Entities received an initial cash amount of $49,249,000. We calculated the net present value of the remaining payments over the 15 year period using a discounted interest rate. This initial discounted amount of $56,495,000 was recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and will be accreted up to the total liability through interest expense over the 15 year period using the effective interest method.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

See Note Q – Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of January 31, 2013, we are subject to certain contractual obligations, some of which are off-balance sheet, as described in the table below:

	Payments Due by Period
	January 31,
	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	(in thousands)
Long-Term Debt:
Nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable(1)	$	5,740,660	$	806,638	$	994,277	$	430,113	$	366,394	$	1,199,694	$	1,943,544
Share of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable of unconsolidated entities	2,044,153		237,748		276,425		294,275		102,979		433,351		699,375
Bank revolving credit facility (2)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Senior and subordinated debt	1,032,969		29,000		199,457		53,253		50,000		132,144		569,115
Interest payments on long-term debt	3,174,600		441,931		379,040		315,324		279,575		250,064		1,508,666
Preferred stock dividends (3)	185		185		—		—		—		—		—
Operating leases	90,354		9,779		8,522		7,862		7,481		3,418		53,292
Share of operating leases of unconsolidated entities	333,465		7,455		7,416		7,384		7,396		7,327		296,487
Construction contracts	232,275		178,663		53,612		—		—		—		—
Military housing construction contracts (4)	174,136		116,638		36,605		20,893		—		—		—
Other (5)	57,172		29,479		11,339		9,792		5,383		1,167		12
Total Contractual Obligations	$	12,879,969	$	1,857,516	$	1,966,693	$	1,138,896	$	819,208	$	2,027,165	$	5,070,491

(1) We have a substantial amount of nonrecourse mortgage debt, the details of which are further described within Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. We are contractually obligated to pay the interest and principal when due on these mortgages. Because we utilize mortgage debt as one of our primary sources of capital, the balances and terms of the mortgages, and therefore the estimate of future contractual obligations including interest payments, are subject to frequent changes due to property dispositions, mortgage refinancings, changes in variable interest rates and new mortgage debt in connection with property additions.

(2) Subsequent to January 31, 2013, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Credit Facility which extended the maturity date from March 30, 2014 to February 21, 2016.

(3) Amounts represent dividends that we were obligated to declare and pay on our Series A preferred stock.as of January 31, 2013. As of March 15, 2013, all of the outstanding Series A preferred stock at January 31, 2013 has been converted or redeemed.

(4) These amounts represent funds that we are obligated to pay under various construction contracts related to our military housing projects where we act as the construction manager. These obligations are primarily reimbursable costs from the respective projects and a corresponding account receivable is recorded when the costs are incurred.

(5) These amounts represent funds that we are legally obligated to pay under various service contracts, employment contracts and licenses over the next several years as well as unrecognized tax benefits. These contracts are typically greater than one year and either do not contain a cancellation clause or cannot be terminated without substantial penalty. We have several service contracts with vendors related to our property management including maintenance, landscaping, security and phone service. In addition, we have other service contacts that we enter into during our normal course of business which extend beyond one year and are based on usage including snow plowing, answering services, copier maintenance and cycle painting. As we are unable to predict the usage variables, these contracts have been excluded from our summary of contractual obligations at January 31, 2013.

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INFLATION

Substantially all of our long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling us to receive additional rental income from escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases and/or percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales. Such escalations are determined by negotiation, increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices. In addition, we seek increased rents upon renewal at market rates for our short-term leases. Most of our leases require the tenants to pay a share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business, and management and legal counsel believe that these claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE

The following accounting pronouncements were adopted during the year ended January 31, 2013:

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If after performing a qualitative assessment, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair market value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is not necessary. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is then required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. This guidance results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and International Financial Reporting Standards. As a result, this guidance changes the wording used to describe many of the existing requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, but for many requirements the intent is not to change the existing application. Some of the guidance clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements or may change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The required disclosures upon adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 are included in our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing to improve the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance specifies when an entity may or may not recognize a sale upon the transfer of financial assets subject to repurchase agreements, based upon whether the entity has maintained effective control over the transferred financial assets. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact our consolidated financial statements.

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The following new accounting pronouncements will be adopted on their respective required effective dates:

In February 2013, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on derecognition of in substance real estate. This guidance specifies that when a parent company (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest (as described in the accounting guidance on Consolidation) in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance on property, plant and equipment to determine whether it should derecognize the in substance real estate. Generally, a reporting entity would not satisfy the requirements to derecognize the in substance real estate before the legal transfer of the real estate to the lender and the extinguishment of the related nonrecourse indebtedness. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance in this amendment is consistent with our previous accounting policies and, as a result, will not impact our consolidated financial statements or their comparability to previously issued financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance that requires entities to disclose both gross and net information on financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset on the balance sheets and financial instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying that the scope of disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities should apply only to derivatives and hedging instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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INFORMATION RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements reflect management’s current views with respect to financial results related to future events and are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial or otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors discussed in Item 1A of this Form 10-K and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to, the impact of current lending and capital market conditions on our liquidity, ability to finance or refinance projects and repay our debt, the impact of the current economic environment on the ownership, development and management of our commercial real estate portfolio, general real estate investment and development risks, using modular construction as a new construction methodology and investing in a facility to produce modular units, vacancies in our properties, further downturns in the housing market, competition, illiquidity of real estate investments, bankruptcy or defaults of tenants, anchor store consolidations or closings, international activities, the impact of terrorist acts, risks of owning and operating an arena, risks associated with an investment in a professional sports team, our substantial debt leverage and the ability to obtain and service debt, the impact of restrictions imposed by our credit facility and senior debt, exposure to hedging agreements, the level and volatility of interest rates, the continued availability of tax-exempt government financing, the impact of credit rating downgrades, effects of uninsured or underinsured losses, effects of a downgrade or failure of our insurance carriers, environmental liabilities, conflicts of interest, risks associated with the sale of tax credits, risks associated with developing and managing properties in partnership with others, the ability to maintain effective internal controls, compliance with governmental regulations, increased legislative and regulatory scrutiny of the financial services industry, changes in federal, state or local tax laws, volatility in the market price of our publicly traded securities, inflation risks, litigation risks, cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents, as well as other risks listed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We have no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, other than imposed by law, as a result of future events or new information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our market risk includes the increased difficulty or inability to obtain construction loans, refinance existing construction loans into long-term fixed-rate nonrecourse financing, refinance existing nonrecourse financing at maturity, obtain renewals or replacement of credit enhancement devices, such as letters of credit, or otherwise obtain funds by selling real estate assets or by raising equity (see the “Lending and Capital Market Conditions May Negatively Impact Our Liquidity and Our Ability to Finance or Refinance Projects or Repay Our Debt” section of Item 1A. Risk Factors). We also have interest-rate exposure on our current variable-rate debt portfolio. During the construction period, we have historically used variable-rate debt to finance developmental projects. At January 31, 2013, our outstanding variable-rate debt consisted of $1,510,930,000 of taxable debt and $471,586,000 of tax-exempt debt. Upon opening and achieving stabilized operations, we have historically procured long-term fixed-rate financing for our rental properties. With the volatility of the capital markets, we may not be able to procure long-term fixed-rate financing and periodically must pursue extending maturities with existing lenders at current market terms. Additionally, we are exposed to interest rate risk upon maturity of our long-term fixed-rate financings.

Interest Rate Exposure

At January 31, 2013, the composition of nonrecourse debt was as follows:

	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,456,879	$	299,565	$	1,700	$	3,758,144	5.51%
Variable
Taxable	1,448,205		62,725		—		1,510,930		4.93%
Tax-Exempt	408,785		53,500		9,301		471,586		1.64%
	$	5,313,869	$	415,790	$	11,001	$	5,740,660	5.04%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	705,983	$	11,001

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To mitigate short-term variable interest rate risk, we have purchased interest rate hedges for our variable-rate debt as follows:

Taxable (Priced off of LIBOR Index)

	Caps			Swaps
	Notional		Average Base	Notional		Average Base
Period Covered	Amount		Rate	Amount		Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
02/01/13 - 02/01/14	$	292,576	3.28%	$	1,019,920	3.95%
02/01/14 - 02/01/15	63,914		3.69%	873,815		4.18%
02/01/15 - 02/01/16	—		—%	651,810		5.45%
02/01/16 - 09/01/17	—		—%	640,000		5.50%

Tax-Exempt (Priced off of SIFMA Index)

	Caps
	Notional		Average Base
Period Covered	Amount		Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
02/01/13 - 02/01/14	$	169,879	5.68%
02/01/14 - 01/02/15	159,465		5.60%

The tax-exempt caps generally were purchased in conjunction with lender hedging requirements that require the borrower to protect against significant fluctuations in interest rates. Except for those requirements, we generally do not hedge tax-exempt debt because, since 1990, the base rate of this type of financing has averaged 2.56% and has never exceeded 8.00%.

Forward Swaps

From time to time, we enter into forward swaps to protect ourselves against fluctuations in the swap rate at terms ranging between five to ten years associated with forecasted fixed rate borrowings. At the time we secure and lock an interest rate on an anticipated financing, we intend to simultaneously terminate the forward swap associated with that financing. At January 31, 2013, we had no forward swaps outstanding.

Sensitivity Analysis to Changes in Interest Rates

Including the effect of the protection provided by the interest rate swaps, caps and long-term contracts in place as of January 31, 2013, a 100 basis point increase in taxable interest rates (including properties accounted for under the equity method, corporate debt and the effect of interest rate floors) would increase the annual pre-tax interest cost for the next 12 months of our variable-rate debt by approximately $6,770,000 at January 31, 2013. Although tax-exempt rates generally move in an amount that is smaller than corresponding changes in taxable interest rates, a 100 basis point increase in tax-exempt rates (including properties accounted for under the equity method) would increase the annual pre-tax interest cost for the next 12 months of our tax-exempt variable-rate debt by approximately $6,342,000 at January 31, 2013. This analysis includes a portion of our taxable and tax-exempt variable-rate debt related to construction loans for which the interest expense is capitalized.

From time to time, we and/or certain of our joint ventures (the “Joint Ventures”) enter into total rate of return swaps ("TRS") on various tax-exempt fixed-rate borrowings generally held by us and/or within the Joint Ventures. The TRS convert these borrowings from a fixed rate to a variable rate and provide an efficient financing product to lower the cost of capital. In exchange for a fixed rate, the TRS require that we and/or the Joint Ventures pay a variable rate, generally equivalent to the SIFMA rate plus a spread. At January 31, 2013 the SIFMA rate was 0.08%. Additionally, we and/or the Joint Ventures have guaranteed the fair value of the underlying borrowing. Any fluctuation in the value of the TRS would be offset by the fluctuation in the value of the underlying borrowing, resulting in minimal financial impact to us and/or the Joint Ventures. At January 31, 2013, the aggregate notional amount of TRS that are designated as fair value hedging instruments is $266,395,000. The underlying TRS borrowings are subject to a fair value adjustment. In addition, we have TRS with a notional amount of $180,362,000 that is not designated as fair value hedging instruments, but is subject to interest rate risk.

We estimate the fair value of our hedging instruments based on interest rate market and bond pricing models. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded interest rate caps and floors at fair value of $7,000 and $13,000, respectively, in other assets. We also recorded interest rate swap agreements and TRS with positive fair values of approximately $21,307,000 and $11,391,000 at January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in other assets. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded interest rate swap agreements and TRS that had a negative fair value of approximately $155,724,000 and $174,020,000, respectively, in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.

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We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt instruments by market rates, if available, or by discounting future cash payments at interest rates that approximate the current market. Estimated fair value is based upon market prices of public debt, available industry financing data, current treasury rates and recent financing transactions. Based on these parameters, the table below contains the estimated fair value of our long-term debt at January 31, 2013.

	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Fair Value with 100 bp Decrease in Market Rates
	(in thousands)
Fixed	$	4,791,113	$	5,147,849	$	5,515,717
Variable
Taxable	1,510,930		1,584,369		1,648,233
Tax-Exempt	471,586		463,000		518,319
Total Variable	$	1,982,516	$	2,047,369	$	2,166,552
Total Long-Term Debt	$	6,773,629	$	7,195,218	$	7,682,269

The following tables provide information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (continued)

January 31, 2013

	Expected Maturity Date
	Year Ending January 31,
Long-Term Debt	2014				2015			2016			2017			2018			Period Thereafter			Total Outstanding			Fair Market Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed:
Fixed-rate debt	$	646,225			$	296,354		$	350,543		$	366,205		$	555,014		$	1,543,803		$	3,758,144		$	4,086,909
Weighted average interest rate	6.18		%		6.01		%	5.55		%	5.71		%	4.26		%	5.53		%	5.51		%
Senior and subordinated debt (1)	29,000			(3)	199,457			53,253			50,000			132,144			569,115			1,032,969			1,060,940
Weighted average interest rate	7.88		%		3.63		%	7.63		%	5.00		%	6.50		%	5.45		%	5.39		%
Total Fixed-Rate Debt	675,225				495,811			403,796			416,205			687,158			2,112,918			4,791,113			5,147,849
Variable:
Variable-rate debt	160,412				607,113			34,560			179			644,670			63,996			1,510,930			1,584,369
Weighted average interest rate (2)	4.31		%		3.53		%	3.48		%	3.21		%	6.38		%	5.90		%	4.93		%
Tax-exempt	1				90,810			45,010			10			10			335,745			471,586			463,000
Weighted average interest rate (2)	3.06		%		2.71		%	2.12		%	3.06		%	3.06		%	1.28		%	1.64		%
Bank revolving credit facility (1)	—				—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Weighted average interest rate	—		%		—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Total Variable-Rate Debt	160,413				697,923			79,570			189			644,680			399,741			1,982,516			2,047,369
Total Long-Term Debt	$	835,638			$	1,193,734		$	483,366		$	416,394		$	1,331,838		$	2,512,659		$	6,773,629		$	7,195,218
Weighted average interest rate	5.88		%		4.10		%	5.31		%	5.62		%	5.51		%	4.95		%	5.09		%

(1) Represents recourse debt.

(2) Weighted average interest rate is based on current market rates as of January 31, 2013.

(3) The mandatory tender date of the custodial receipts, which represent ownership in the bonds, was used for the expected maturity date in lieu of the maturity date on the face of the bonds.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (continued)

January 31, 2012

	Expected Maturity Date
	Year Ending January 31,
Long-Term Debt	2013			2014				2015			2016			2017			Period Thereafter			Total Outstanding			Fair Market Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed:
Fixed-rate debt	$	294,235		$	602,745			$	291,315		$	346,320		$	420,637		$	1,464,433		$	3,419,685		$	3,737,890
Weighted average interest rate	5.96		%	6.46		%		6.04		%	5.57		%	5.75		%	5.16		%	5.65		%
Senior and subordinated debt (1)	—			29,000			(3)	199,132			178,253			50,000			582,144			1,038,529			981,746
Weighted average interest rate	—		%	7.88		%		3.63		%	7.63		%	5.00		%	5.30		%	5.43		%
Total Fixed-Rate Debt	294,235			631,745				490,447			524,573			470,637			2,046,577			4,458,214			4,719,636
Variable:
Variable-rate debt	1,039,618			93,969				24,607			—			—			644,435			1,802,629			1,911,665
Weighted average interest rate(2)	3.53		%	6.59		%		3.85		%	—		%	—		%	6.52		%	4.76		%
Tax-exempt	237			91,055				272			290			309			345,046			437,209			430,197
Weighted average interest rate(2)	1.58		%	2.56		%		1.58		%	1.58		%	1.58		%	1.29		%	1.55		%
Bank revolving credit facility (1)	—			—				—			—			—			—			—			—
Weighted average interest rate	—		%	—		%		—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Total Variable-Rate Debt	1,039,855			185,024				24,879			290			309			989,481			2,239,838			2,341,862
Total Long-Term Debt	$	1,334,090		$	816,769			$	515,326		$	524,863		$	470,946		$	3,036,058		$	6,698,052		$	7,061,498
Weighted average interest rate	4.06		%	6.09		%		5.00		%	6.27		%	5.67		%	5.03		%	5.11		%

(1) Represents recourse debt.

(2) Weighted average interest rate is based on current market rates as of January 31, 2012.

(3) The mandatory tender date of the custodial receipts, which represent ownership in the bonds, was used for the expected maturity date in lieu of the maturity date on the face of the bonds.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Page
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	81
Consolidated Balance Sheets	82
Consolidated Statements of Operations	83
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	84
Consolidated Statements of Equity	85
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	86
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	89
Supplementary Data:
Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)	137
Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	146
Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	147
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is presented in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.
Individual financial statements of entities accounted for by the equity method that qualify as significant subsidiaries for the year ended January 31, 2013 have either been included as an exhibit herein or it has been determined that inclusion of such financial statements is not required at this time. Audited financial statements of FC HCN University Park, LLC and FC 8 Spruce Holdings, LLC, will be filed as an exhibit to an amended Form 10-K within 90 days of their January 31, 2013 fiscal year end.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

of Forest City Enterprises, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive income (loss), of equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries at January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2013 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the accompanying indexpresent fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedules, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits (which were integrated audits in 2013 and 2012). We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 27, 2013

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Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Assets
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$	8,631,542		$	7,183,448
Projects under construction and development	1,326,703			2,328,979
Land held for development and sale	65,059			77,298
Total Real Estate	10,023,304			9,589,725
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,654,632		)	(1,526,503		)
Real Estate, net – (variable interest entities $1,416.9 million and $2,103.8 million, respectively)	8,368,672			8,063,222
Cash and equivalents – (variable interest entities $14.2 million and $17.8 million, respectively)	333,220			217,486
Restricted cash and escrowed funds – (variable interest entities $114.9 million and $348.1 million, respectively)	410,414			542,566
Notes and accounts receivable, net	426,200			406,244
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	456,628			609,079
Other assets – (variable interest entities $92.5 million and $130.8 million, respectively)	614,592			608,541
Land held for divestiture	2,706			57,145
Total Assets	$	10,612,432		$	10,504,283
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse – (variable interest entities $624.1 million and $1,122.0 million, respectively)	$	5,738,960		$	5,640,439
Bank revolving credit facility	—			—
Senior and subordinated debt – (variable interest entities $29.0 million, as of each period)	1,032,969			1,038,529
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities – (variable interest entities $76.2 million and $171.0 million, respectively)	1,093,963			1,112,462
Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	292,727			279,708
Deferred income taxes	474,406			433,040
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse of land held for divestiture	1,700			19,084
Total Liabilities	8,634,725			8,523,262
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	239,136			229,149
Commitments and Contingencies	—			—
Equity
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock—7.0% Series A cumulative perpetual convertible, without par value, $50 liquidation preference; 6,400,000 shares authorized; 211,038 and 4,399,998 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	10,552			220,000
Preferred stock – without par value; 13,600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	—			—
Common stock – $.33 1/3 par value
Class A, 371,000,000 shares authorized, 163,729,240 and 148,336,178 shares issued and 163,722,658 and 148,227,849 shares outstanding, respectively	54,576			49,445
Class B, convertible, 56,000,000 shares authorized, 20,235,273 and 20,934,335 shares issued and outstanding, respectively; 26,257,961 issuable	6,745			6,978
Total common stock	61,321			56,423
Additional paid-in capital	932,045			740,988
Retained earnings	576,285			571,989
Less treasury stock, at cost; 6,582 and 108,329 Class A shares, respectively	(108		)	(1,874		)
Shareholders' equity before accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,580,095			1,587,526
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(103,203		)	(120,460		)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,476,892			1,467,066
Noncontrolling interest	261,679			284,806
Total Equity	1,738,571			1,751,872
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	10,612,432		$	10,504,283

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	1,134,687		$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448
Expenses
Operating expenses	732,275			654,346			632,822
Depreciation and amortization	229,661			208,801			225,082
Impairment of real estate	30,660			235			4,763
Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity	(6,480		)	115,654			—
	986,116			979,036			862,667
Interest expense	(269,229		)	(249,799		)	(298,201		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(12,112		)	(11,317		)	(11,000		)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	7,096			9,590			(21,035		)
Interest and other income	45,915			52,094			52,792
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	—			17,665			257,990
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(79,759		)	(109,185		)	196,327
Income tax expense (benefit)
Current	(58,794		)	(9,916		)	703
Deferred	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
	(11,204		)	(63,686		)	68,865
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766			—			—
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	85,798			21,147			42,265
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	(390		)	(40,284		)	(72,459		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	(40,777		)	(41,902		)	—
	44,631			(61,039		)	(30,194		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(17,158		)	(106,538		)	97,268
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Operating earnings from rental properties	527			2,551			5,901
Impairment of real estate	(2,604		)	(8,382		)	(49,980		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	55,506			111,801			32,209
	53,429			105,970			(11,870		)
Net earnings (loss)	36,271			(568		)	85,398
Noncontrolling interests
(Earnings) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,506			(2,240		)	(19,320		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,352		)	(83,678		)	(8,030		)
	154			(85,918		)	(27,350		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	36,425			(86,486		)	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversion	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	4,296		$	(101,886	)	$	46,241
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.41
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	0.30			0.13			(0.12		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.29
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.42
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	0.30			0.13			(0.12		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.30

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net earnings (loss)	$	36,271	$	(568	)	$	85,398
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investment securities (net of tax of $(41), $(15) and $11, respectively)	64		25			(18		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $(631), $16 and $19, respectively)	996		(26		)	(30		)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on interest rate derivative contracts (net of tax of $(10,261), $16,517 and $4,490, respectively)	16,170		(24,980		)	(7,178		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17,230		(24,981		)	(7,226		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	53,501		(25,549		)	78,172
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	180		(86,968		)	(27,287		)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	53,681	$	(112,517	)	$	50,885

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Equity

	Preferred Stock					Common Stock								Additional Paid-in Capital											Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Series A					Class A			Class B								Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock								Noncontrolling Interest
	Shares		Amount			Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount									Shares		Amount									Total
	(in thousands)
Balances at January 31, 2010	—		$	—		132,836	$	44,279	22,516		$	7,505		$	571,189		$	627,634		28		$	(154	)	$	(87,266	)	$	356,214		$	1,519,401
Cumulative effect of adoption of new consolidation accounting guidance																												(74,034		)	(74,034		)
Net earnings, net of $1,925 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest																	58,048											29,275			87,323
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax																									(7,163		)	(63		)	(7,226		)
Purchase of treasury stock																				54		(786		)							(786		)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares						1,297	432		(1,297	)	(432		)																		—
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes						9,774	3,258							133,186																	136,444
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge														1,869																	1,869
Issuance of Series A preferred stock for cash	1,000		50,000											(5,544		)															44,456
Issuance of Series A preferred stock in exchange for Senior Notes	3,400		170,000											(2,342		)															167,658
Purchase of equity call hedge related to issuance of preferred stock														(17,556		)															(17,556		)
Preferred stock dividends																	(11,807		)												(11,807		)
Exercise of stock options						123	41							1,899						(61	)	681									2,621
Purchase of Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011														7																	7
Restricted stock vested						222	74							(74		)															—
Stock-based compensation														14,931																	14,931
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation														(2,216		)															(2,216		)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment														(6,845		)															(6,845		)
Acquisition of partner's noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary														500														(500		)	—
Contributions from noncontrolling interests																												18,136			18,136
Distributions to noncontrolling interests																												(20,777		)	(20,777		)
Change to equity method of accounting due to disposition of partial interests in rental properties																												23,493			23,493
Other changes in noncontrolling interests																												(832		)	(832		)
Balances at January 31, 2011	4,400		$	220,000		144,252	$	48,084	21,219		$	7,073		$	689,004		$	673,875		21		$	(259	)	$	(94,429	)	$	330,912		$	1,874,260
Net earnings, net of $4,567 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest																	(86,486		)									90,485			3,999
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax																									(26,031		)	1,050			(24,981		)
Purchase of treasury stock																				90		(1,670		)							(1,670		)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares						284	95		(284	)	(95		)																		—
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016						3,444	1,148							47,594																	48,742
Restricted stock vested						343	114							(114		)															—
Exercise of stock options						13	4							136						(3	)	55									195
Preferred stock dividends																	(15,400		)												(15,400		)
Stock-based compensation														12,585																	12,585
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation														(812		)															(812		)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment														(6,887		)															(6,887		)
Acquisition of partners' noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries														(518		)												(20,435		)	(20,953		)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests																												6,087			6,087
Distributions to noncontrolling interests																												(89,644		)	(89,644		)
Change to equity method of accounting for subsidiaries																												(33,598		)	(33,598		)
Other changes in noncontrolling interests																												(51		)	(51		)
Balances at January 31, 2012	4,400		$	220,000		148,336	$	49,445	20,935		$	6,978		$	740,988		$	571,989		108		$	(1,874	)	$	(120,460	)	$	284,806		$	1,751,872
Net loss, net of $9,785 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest																	36,425											9,631			46,056
Other comprehensive income, net of tax																									17,257			(27		)	17,230
Purchase of treasury stock																				129		(1,963		)							(1,963		)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares						700	233		(700	)	(233		)																		—
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Series A preferred stock	(4,189	)	(209,448		)	13,852	4,617							201,530			(19,069		)												(22,370		)
Restricted stock vested						519	173							(173		)															—
Exercise of stock options						322	108							4,531						(230	)	3,729									8,368
Preferred stock dividends																	(13,060		)												(13,060		)
Stock-based compensation														14,751																	14,751
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation														(961		)															(961		)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment														(8,424		)															(8,424		)
Acquisition of partners' noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries														(20,197		)												(7,138		)	(27,335		)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests																												1,886			1,886
Distributions to noncontrolling interests																												(27,680		)	(27,680		)
Change to equity method of accounting for subsidiary																												(724		)	(724		)
Other changes in noncontrolling interests																												925			925
Balances at January 31, 2013	211		$	10,552		163,729	$	54,576	20,235		$	6,745		$	932,045		$	576,285		7		$	(108	)	$	(103,203	)	$	261,679		$	1,738,571

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net earnings (loss)	$	36,271		$	(568	)	$	85,398
Depreciation and amortization	229,661			208,801			225,082
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	12,112			11,317			11,000
Impairment of real estate	30,660			235			4,763
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	390			40,284			72,459
Write-off of abandoned development projects	26,850			8,838			9,195
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	(7,096		)	(9,590		)	21,035
Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity	(6,480		)	115,654			—
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	—			(17,665		)	(257,990		)
Net gain on change in control of interests	(6,766		)	—			—
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	(85,798		)	(21,147		)	(42,265		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	40,777			41,902			—
Stock-based compensation expense	9,355			7,650			7,969
Amortization and mark-to-market adjustments of derivative instruments	(7,738		)	2,279			3,606
Non-cash interest expense related to Senior Notes	489			1,737			1,858
Cash distributions from operations of unconsolidated entities	80,027			59,399			46,802
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization	6,159			14,139			22,935
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	243			1,257			2,611
Loss on extinguishment of debt	464			—			—
Impairment of real estate	4,254			13,692			81,643
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(18,118		)	5,262			(13,640		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	(100,900		)	(133,554		)	(51,303		)
Cost of sales of land included in projects under construction and development and completed rental properties	5,428			10,820			18,490
Decrease (increase) in land held for development and sale	5,973			(11,860		)	(14,973		)
Decrease in land held for divestiture	55,650			—			—
(Increase) decrease in notes and accounts receivable	(2,228		)	3,575			7,595
Decrease (increase) in other assets	4,888			(11,433		)	15,415
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds used for operating purposes	5,297			(4,354		)	(31,701		)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	55,328			15,863			(26,899		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	422,742		$	298,763		$	267,247

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	$	(803,865	)	$	(760,381	)	$	(723,158	)
Payment of lease procurement costs	(11,992		)	(22,907		)	(20,387		)
Increase in other assets	(37,583		)	(14,489		)	(57,226		)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds used for investing purposes	111,265			90,157			(249,024		)
Proceeds from disposition of full or partial interests in rental properties and other investments	113,842			353,243			191,345
Decrease (increase) in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	110,630			(85,820		)	11,401
Net cash used in investing activities	(517,703		)	(440,197		)	(847,049		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	907,608			695,449			658,833
Principal payments on nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	(593,810		)	(572,584		)	(321,629		)
Borrowings on bank revolving credit facility	458,700			464,575			876,052
Payments on bank revolving credit facility	(458,700		)	(601,727		)	(822,416		)
Payment of Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011	—			(39,407		)	—
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Senior Notes due 2018, net of $10,625 of issuance costs	—			339,375			—
Payment of transaction costs related to exchanges of Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 for Class A common stock	—			(3,200		)	—
Purchase of Senior Notes due 2011 and 2017	—			—			(16,569		)
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge	—			—			1,869
Payment of deferred financing costs	(25,217		)	(14,923		)	(36,745		)
Change in restricted cash and escrowed funds and book overdrafts	(7,080		)	(1,578		)	(1,322		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,963		)	(1,670		)	(786		)
Exercise of stock options	8,368			195			2,621
Payment of inducements related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(19,069		)	—			—
Payment of transaction costs related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(3,301		)	—			—
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock, net of $5,544 of issuance costs	—			—			44,456
Payment for equity call hedge related to the issuance of Series A preferred stock	—			—			(17,556		)
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders	(13,060		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	11,348			—			181,909
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	1,886			6,087			5,636
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(27,680		)	(89,644		)	(20,777		)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests	(27,335		)	—			—
Net cash provided by financing activities	210,695			165,548			521,769
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	115,734			24,114			(58,033		)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	217,486			193,372			251,405
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	333,220		$	217,486		$	193,372

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosures:

The following table represents a summary of non-cash transactions primarily as a result of changes in consolidation methods due to the occurrence of certain triggering events including, but not limited to, the dispositions of partial interests of rental properties and other recapitalization transactions. In addition, there were multiple changes in consolidation methods upon adoption of new accounting guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities during the year ended January 31, 2011. Other non-cash transactions included in the table include the effect of various transactions involving the exchange of a portion of the Company’s senior notes for (i) new issuances of Senior Notes, (ii) shares of the Company’s Class A common stock or (iii) shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, acquisitions of partners noncontrolling interests, dispositions of properties whereby the nonrecourse mortgage debt is assumed by the buyer, change in construction payables, reclassification prior to sale of outlot land parcels from projects under construction and development or completed rental properties to land held for sale and the capitalization of stock-based compensation granted to employees directly involved with the development and construction of real estate.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Operating activities
Increase in land held for development and sale	$	(5,906	)	$	(1,399	)	$	(31,599	)
Increase in land held for divestiture	(2,944		)	—			—
Decrease in notes and accounts receivable	7,937			16,785			22,560
Decrease in other assets	2,465			155,458			80,953
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds	14,463			149,586			(1,953		)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(34,991		)	14,188			(111,940		)
Total effect on operating activities	$	(18,976	)	$	334,618		$	(41,979	)
Investing activities
Decrease in projects under construction and development	$	35,367		$	429,690		$	32,816
Decrease in completed rental properties	170,033			1,230,710			667,495
Decrease (increase) in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	21,826			(298,492		)	111,644
Total effect on investing activities	$	227,226		$	1,361,908		$	811,955
Financing activities
Decrease in nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	$	(215,008	)	$	(1,648,245	)	$	(776,588	)
Decrease in senior and subordinated debt	(6,049		)	(40,000		)	(277,658		)
Decrease in restricted cash and escrowed funds	8,208			—			—
(Decrease) increase in preferred stock	(209,448		)	—			170,000
Increase in Class A common stock	4,617			959			2,636
Increase in additional paid-in capital	200,448			36,904			102,939
Increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest	8,424			6,887			46,845
Increase (decrease) in noncontrolling interest	558			(53,031		)	(38,150		)
Total effect on financing activities	$	(208,250	)	$	(1,696,526	)	$	(769,976	)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

A. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) principally engages in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. The Company operates through three strategic business units and has six reportable operating segments. The three strategic business units, which represent four reportable operating segments, are the Commercial Group, Residential Group and Land Development Group (collectively, the “Real Estate Groups”). The Commercial Group, the Company’s largest strategic business unit, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional malls, specialty/urban retail centers, office and life science buildings, hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, it recently constructed and currently operates Barclays Center (the "Arena"), a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. The Arena, which opened in September 2012, is being reported as a separate reportable operating segment. The Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates residential rental properties, including upscale and middle-market apartments and adaptive re-use developments. Additionally, the Residential Group owns interests in entities that develop and manage military family housing. The Land Development Group acquires and sells both land and developed lots to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also owns and develops land into master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. On January 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of its Land Development Group. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company established and executed on its land divestiture strategy. See Note L – Land Held for Divestiture for additional information for additional information on land divestiture activities.

Corporate Activities and The Nets, a member of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) in which the Company accounts for its investment on the equity method of accounting, are the other reportable operating segments.

The Company has approximately $10.6 billion of consolidated assets in 26 states and the District of Columbia at January 31, 2013. The Company’s core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Company has offices in Albuquerque, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and the Company’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which it has a controlling interest in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) requires an ongoing reassessment of determining whether a variable interest gives a company a controlling financial interest in a VIE. The Company continuously reassesses whether or not it has the (a) power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

Variable Interest Entities

The Company’s VIEs consist of joint ventures that are engaged, directly or indirectly, in the ownership, development and management of office buildings, regional malls, specialty retail centers, apartment communities, military housing, a hotel and The Nets. As of January 31, 2013, the Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of 31 VIEs representing 22 properties (19 VIEs representing 10 properties in the Residential Group and 12 VIEs representing 12 properties in the Commercial Group). The creditors of the consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the Company’s general credit. As of January 31, 2013, the Company held variable interests in 59 VIEs for which it is not the primary beneficiary. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these unconsolidated VIEs is limited to the Company’s investments in those VIEs totaling approximately $64,000,000 at January 31, 2013. In addition, as of January 31, 2013, the Company consolidates a VIE which holds collateralized borrowings of $29,000,000, which the Company has guaranteed (see Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt).

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the entity that owns Barclays Center is deemed to have sufficient equity and cash flows to support its operations without the need of any additional financial support from its partners. As a result, the Company determined that it no longer qualified as a VIE. The impact of the removal of this VIE within the VIE parenthetical disclosures on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were decreases of $552,226,000 to real estate, net, $1,405,000 to cash and equivalents, $17,574,000 to restricted cash and escrowed funds, $26,681,000 to other assets, $192,958,000 to nonrecourse mortgage debt and $84,908,000 to accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities from the balances disclosed at January 31, 2012.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. Some of the critical estimates made by the Company include, but are not limited to, determination of the primary beneficiary of VIEs, estimates of useful lives for long-lived assets, reserves for collection on accounts and notes receivable and other investments, impairment of real estate and other-than-temporary impairments on its equity method investments. As a result of the nature of estimates made by the Company, actual results could differ.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. During 2012, the Company established a new financial statement line included in operations, "Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity" and a new line item within equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities, "Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities". The prior year impairment charges resulting from the divestiture decision were reclassified to these line items on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 31, 2012 for comparability purposes (see Note L – Land Held for Divestiture). In addition, during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the Barclays Center met the criteria for a reportable operating segment. Therefore, the segment reporting disclosures related to the Barclays Center as of and for the two years ended January 31, 2012 have been reclassified from the Commercial Group segment to the Arena segment (see Note O – Segment Information).

Fiscal Year

The years 2012, 2011 and 2010 refer to the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Recognition of Revenue

Real Estate Sales – The specific timing of a sale transaction and recognition of profit is measured against various criteria in the real estate sales accounting guidance covering the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the property. If the sales criteria are not met, the Company defers gain recognition and accounts for the transaction by applying the deposit, finance, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate.

Consolidated operating properties that have been sold or determined to be held for sale are reported as discontinued operations. The Company considers assets held for sale when the transaction has been approved by management and there are no significant contingencies related to the sale that may prevent the transaction from closing. In many transactions, these contingencies are not satisfied until the actual closing and, accordingly, the property is not identified as held for sale until the closing actually occurs. However, each potential sale is evaluated based on its separate facts and circumstances.

Leasing Operations – The Company enters into leases with tenants in its rental properties. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and office buildings generally range from 1 to 30 years, excluding leases with certain anchor tenants, which typically are longer. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related lease, which include the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases. Overage rents are recognized after the contingency has been removed (i.e., sales thresholds have been achieved). Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance and other commercial property operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Construction – Revenues and profit on long-term fixed-price contracts are recorded using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues on reimbursable cost-plus fee contracts are recorded in the amount of the accrued reimbursable costs plus proportionate fees at the time the costs are incurred.

Military Housing Fee Revenues – Development fees related to military housing projects are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual development costs incurred. Additional development incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of criteria, such as incentives to realize development cost savings, encourage small and local business participation, comply with specified safety standards and other project management incentives as specified in the development agreements.

Construction management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual construction costs incurred. Additional construction incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the construction contracts.

Property management and asset management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the annual net rental income and annual operating income, respectively, that is generated by the military housing privatization projects as defined in the agreements. Additional property management incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the property management agreements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Arena Revenues – The Arena naming rights agreement with Barclays Services Corporation, which commenced with the opening of the Arena, has a 20-year term, subject to certain extension rights. Arena naming rights revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract year.

Arena founding partner and sponsor agreements entitle the parties to certain sponsorship, promotional, media, hospitality and other rights and entitlements. These agreements expire at various terms ranging from one to seven years from the opening of the Arena and is recognized on a straight-line basis.

Arena suite licenses entitle the licensee the use of a luxury suite in the Arena. The terms of the suite license agreements commenced on the date the Arena opened with terms ranging from one to seven years. Revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over each contractual year.

Ticketing fee revenue is based on the Arena's share of ticket sale fees in accordance with an agreement with Ticketmaster. Revenue from ticketing fees is deferred and recognized upon settlement of the related event.

Recognition of Costs and Expenses

Operating expenses primarily represent the recognition of operating costs, which are charged to operations as incurred, administrative expenses and taxes other than income taxes. Interest expense and real estate taxes during active development and construction are capitalized as a part of the project cost.

Depreciation and amortization is generally computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives of buildings (other than Arena) and certain first generation tenant allowances that are considered by management as a component of the building are primarily 50 years. The estimated useful life of the Arena is 34.5 years, the remaining term of the ground leases on which the Arena was built. Subsequent tenant improvements and those first generation tenant allowances that are not considered a component of the building are amortized over the life of the tenant’s lease. This estimated life is based on the length of time the asset is expected to generate positive operating cash flows. Actual events and circumstances can cause the life of the building and tenant improvement to be different than the estimates made. Additionally, lease terminations can affect the economic life of the tenant improvements.

Major improvements and tenant improvements that are considered to be the Company’s assets are capitalized in real estate costs and expensed through depreciation charges. Tenant improvements that are considered lease inducements are capitalized into other assets and amortized as a reduction of rental revenues over the life of the tenant’s lease. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are expensed as incurred.

A variety of costs are incurred in the development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves judgment. The Company’s capitalization policy on development properties is based on accounting guidance for the capitalization of interest cost and accounting guidance for costs and the initial rental operations of real estate properties. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. The Company considers a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. The Company ceases capitalization on any portion substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalizes only those costs associated with the portion under construction. Costs and accumulated depreciation applicable to assets retired or sold are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Termination Benefits

During the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s workforce was reduced. The Company provided outplacement services to terminated employees and severance payments based on years of service and other defined criteria. Termination benefits expense (outplacement and severance) are included in operating expenses and reported in the Corporate Activities segment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The activity in the accrued severance balance for termination costs is as follows:

	Total
	(in thousands)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2010	$	3,361
Termination benefits expense	5,325
Payments	(5,930		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2011	2,756
Termination benefits expense	5,652
Payments	(2,247		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2012	6,161
Termination benefits expense	3,959
Payments	(4,049		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2013	$	6,071

Impairment of Real Estate

The Company reviews its real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in property net operating income, significant decreases in occupancy rates, the physical condition of the property and general economic conditions. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In addition, the undiscounted cash flows may consider a probability-weighted cash flow estimation approach when alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration or a range is estimated at the balance sheet date. Significant estimates are made in the determination of future undiscounted cash flows including future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon disposition of the asset. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. Determining fair value of real estate, if required, also involves significant judgments and estimates including discount and capitalization rates. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The Company reviews its portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. A loss in value of an equity method investment which is other-than-temporary is recognized as an impairment of unconsolidated entities. This determination is based upon the length of time elapsed, severity of decline, possible recovery period and other relevant facts. Determining fair value of a real estate investment and whether or not a loss is other-than-temporary involves significant judgments and estimates. Examples of these estimates include timing and amounts of expected cash flows, discount rates, capitalization rates and comparable sales data, among other things. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant and is based on the fair value of the equity award. The fair value of stock options is computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions for risk-free rate, expected volatility, dividend yield, and expected life of the options. The fair value of restricted stock is equal to the closing price of the stock on the date of grant. The fair value cost of stock options and restricted stock, as adjusted for estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period of the grantee using the straight-line attribution method. Cost recognition is accelerated if the grantee is retirement-eligible (as defined in the 1994 Stock Plan) or becomes retirement-eligible before the end of the nominal vesting period. The cost is recognized immediately if the grantee is retirement-eligible at the date of grant or on a straight-line basis over the period ending with the first anniversary from the date of grant when the individual becomes retirement-eligible. The fair value of performance shares that do not have a market condition is equal to the closing price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if it is probable that the performance goals will be achieved. The fair value of performance shares that have a market condition is computed using a Monte Carlo simulation. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if the requisite service is rendered, even if the market condition is never satisfied.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic earnings per share (“EPS”). The Class A Common Units issued in exchange for Bruce C. Ratner’s noncontrolling interests in the Forest City Ratner Company portfolio in November 2006 (see Note W – Class A Common Units), which are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders. The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The Class A common stock issuable in connection with a put or conversion of the Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 and Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method.

Acquisition of Rental Properties

Upon acquisition of a rental property, the purchase price of the property is allocated to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on fair values. Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) the Company's estimate of the fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases, including any fixed-rate renewal periods that are probable of being exercised. For the Company's below market lease and in-place lease intangibles that remain at January 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no fixed rate renewal periods associated with these leases that the Company deemed probable of renewal and included in the calculation of the intangible asset value or related amortization period.

Intangible assets also include amounts representing the value of tenant relationships and in-place leases based on the Company's evaluation of each tenant’s lease and its overall relationship with the respective tenant. The Company estimates the cost to execute leases with terms similar to in-place leases, including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related expenses. This intangible asset is amortized to expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. The Company's estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers or by using independent appraisals. Factors considered by the Company in this analysis include an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily range from three to twelve months. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company also uses the information obtained as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence as part of considering any conditional asset retirement obligations, and when necessary, will record a conditional asset retirement obligation as part of its purchase price.

When calculating the estimated value to assign to a tenant relationship intangible asset, the Company estimates the likelihood that a lessee will execute a lease renewal and other factors relative to the relationship. In determining the likelihood of lease renewal, the Company utilizes a probability weighted model based on many factors. Other qualitative factors related to the relationship that the Company considers include, but are not limited to, the nature and extent of the business relationship with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant and the tenant’s credit quality. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease term and expected renewals, but in no event longer than the remaining depreciable life of the building. The value of in-place leases is amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term of the respective leases and any fixed-rate renewal periods that are deemed probable.

In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible asset, including market rate adjustments, in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, would be charged to expense.

Cash and Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

Cash flows associated with items intended as hedges of identifiable transactions or events are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged. Cash flows from derivatives not designated as cash flow or fair value hedges are generally classified in the investing section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash flows associated with lease procurement costs are classified as investing activities and consist primarily of lease commissions and related legal fees associated with procuring first generation tenants under long-term lease agreements for office buildings, retail regional malls or specialty retail centers. The Company primarily incurs these costs during the development phase of the project and they are integral to starting construction and ultimately completing the project. Management views these lease procurement costs as part of the initial investment to obtain long-term cash inflow.

The Company maintains operating cash and reserves for replacement balances in financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of these institutions and believes that the risk of loss is minimal.

Restricted Cash and Escrowed Funds

Restricted cash and escrowed funds represent restricted amounts with financial institutions for debt services payments, taxes and insurance, collateral, security deposits, capital replacement, improvement and operating reserves, bond funds, development escrows and construction escrows.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserves on Notes Receivable

The Company records allowances against its rent receivables from tenants and other receivables that it considers uncollectible. These allowances are based on management’s estimate of receivables that will not be realized from cash receipts in subsequent periods. The Company also maintains an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. This receivable arises from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates. The allowance against the straight-line rent receivable is based on historical experience with early lease terminations as well as specific review of significant tenants and tenants that are having known financial difficulties. There is a risk that the estimate of the expected activity of current tenants may not accurately reflect future events. If the estimate does not accurately reflect future tenant vacancies, the reserve for straight-line rent receivable may be over or understated by the actual tenant vacancies that occur.

The Company estimates the allowance for notes receivable based on its assessment of expected future cash flows estimated to be received with consideration given to any collateral of the respective note. If the estimate of expected future cash flows does not accurately reflect actual events, the reserve on notes receivable may be over or understated by the actual cash flows that occur.

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated entities using the equity method of accounting whereby the cost of an investment is adjusted for the Company’s share of income or loss from the date of acquisition, increased for equity contributions made and reduced by distributions received. The income or loss for each unconsolidated entity is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable operating agreements, which may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Certain of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated entities share of cumulative allocated losses and cash distributions received exceeds its cumulative allocated share of income and equity contributions. As a result, the carrying value of certain investments in unconsolidated entities is negative. Unconsolidated entities with negative carrying values are included in cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Differences between the Company’s carrying value of its investment in unconsolidated entities and the Company’s underlying equity of such unconsolidated entities are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets or liabilities, as applicable. The Company records income or loss in certain unconsolidated entities based on the distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain return thresholds.

As is customary within the real estate industry, the Company invests in certain projects through partnerships and limited liability entities. The Company may provide funding in excess of its legal ownership. Such fundings are typically interest-bearing or entitle the Company to a preference on and of such advances on property cash flows and are included in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities.

Other Assets

Included in other assets are costs incurred in connection with obtaining financings which are deferred and amortized over the life of the related debt. Costs incurred in connection with leasing space to tenants are also included in other assets and are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the related leases.

Investments in securities classified as available-for-sale are reflected in other assets at market value with the unrealized gains or losses reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized gains or losses were not material for any of the three years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Intangible Assets

Upon an acquisition of a rental property, the Company records intangible assets acquired at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. The Company amortizes identified intangible assets with finite lives on a straight-line basis over the period the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the rental property acquired. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.

In connection with the Company’s military housing projects, it records intangible assets based upon the costs associated with acquiring military housing development and management contracts that are in progress. Intangible assets related to the military housing development contracts are amortized based upon the ratio of development fees earned in relation to overall fee income to be earned throughout the contract period. Intangible assets related to the military housing management contracts are amortized based upon a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the management contracts.

See Note D – Other Assets for additional information on intangible assets.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“accumulated OCI”):

	January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Unrealized losses on securities	$	340		$	445		$	485
Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency translation	(69		)	1,558			1,516
Unrealized losses on interest rate contracts(1)	168,497			194,928			153,432
	168,768			196,931			155,433
Noncontrolling interest and income tax benefit	(65,565		)	(76,471		)	(61,004		)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	103,203		$	120,460		$	94,429

(1) Included in the amounts as of January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $126,506, $143,303 and $102,387, respectively, of unrealized losses on an interest rate swap associated with New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, on its nonrecourse mortgage debt with a notional amount of $640,000. This swap effectively fixes the mortgage at an all-in lender interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread) and expires in September 2017.

Historic and New Market Tax Credit Entities

The Company has investments in properties that have received, or the Company believes are entitled to receive, Historic Preservation Tax Credits on qualifying expenditures under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) section 47 and New Market Tax Credits on qualifying investments in designated community development entities (“CDEs”) under IRC section 45D, as well as various state credit programs, including participation in the New York State Brownfield Tax Credit Program, which entitles the members to tax credits based on qualified expenditures at the time those qualified expenditures are placed in service. The Company typically enters into these investments with sophisticated financial investors. In exchange for the financial investors’ initial contribution into the investment, the financial investor is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the tax credit. Typically, these arrangements have put/call provisions (which range up to 7 years) whereby the Company may be obligated (or entitled) to repurchase the financial investors’ interest. The Company has consolidated each of these entities in its consolidated financial statements and has reflected these investor contributions as accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.

The Company guarantees to the financial investor that in the event of a subsequent recapture by a taxing authority due to the Company’s noncompliance with applicable tax credit guidelines, it will indemnify the financial investor for any recaptured tax credits. The Company initially records a liability for the cash received from the financial investor. The Company generally records income upon completion and certification of the qualifying development expenditures for Historic Preservation Tax Credits and upon certification of the qualifying investments in designated CDEs for New Market Tax Credits, resulting in an adjustment of the liability at each balance sheet date to the amount that would be paid to the financial investor based upon the tax credit compliance regulations, which range from 0 to 7 years. Income related to the sale of tax credits of $20,800,000, $27,296,000 and $31,979,000 was recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which was recorded in interest and other income.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the expected tax consequences on future years attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The Company has recognized the benefit of its tax loss carryforward, which it expects to use as a reduction of the deferred tax expense. The Company records valuation allowances against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s financial statements reflect the expected future tax consequences of a tax position if that tax position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, presuming the taxing authorities have full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivatives are recorded at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and whether it meets the hedge accounting requirements. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of interest rate risk, even though the contracts do not qualify for or the Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting.

Noncontrolling Interest

Interests held by partners in consolidated entities are reflected in noncontrolling interest, which represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the underlying net assets of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest that is not redeemable is reported in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Noncontrolling interests where the Company may be required to repurchase the noncontrolling interest at fair value under a put option or other contractual redemption requirement are reported in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets between liabilities and equity, as redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Company adjusts the redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value (which approximates fair value) at each balance sheet date with changes recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

New Accounting Guidance

The following accounting pronouncements were adopted during the year ended January 31, 2013:

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If after performing a qualitative assessment, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair market value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is not necessary. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is then required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. This guidance results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. As a result, this guidance changes the wording used to describe many of the existing requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, but for many requirements the intent is not to change the existing application. Some of the guidance clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements or may change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The required disclosures upon adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing to improve the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance specifies when an entity may or may not recognize a sale upon the transfer of financial assets subject to repurchase agreements, based upon whether the entity has maintained effective control over the transferred financial assets. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The following new accounting pronouncements will be adopted on their respective required effective dates:

In February 2013, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on derecognition of in substance real estate. This guidance specifies that when a parent company (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest (as described in the accounting guidance on Consolidation) in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance on property, plant and equipment to determine whether it should derecognize the in substance real estate. Generally, a reporting entity would not satisfy the requirements to derecognize the in substance real estate before the legal transfer of the real estate to the lender and the extinguishment of the related nonrecourse indebtedness. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance in this amendment is consistent with the Company's previous accounting policies and, as a result, will not impact its consolidated financial statements or their comparability to previously issued financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance that requires entities to disclose both gross and net information on financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset on the balance sheets and financial instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying that the scope of disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities should apply only to derivatives and hedging instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

B. Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net

The components of notes and accounts receivable, net are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Straight-line rent from tenants	$	148,906		$	136,486
Military Housing, primarily reimbursable construction costs	32,507			37,830
Stapleton advances (see below)	107,749			82,920
Receivables from tenants	29,551			30,616
Other accounts receivable	88,938			98,402
Notes receivable	44,407			45,865
	452,058			432,119
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(25,858		)	(25,875		)
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net	$	426,200		$	406,244
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable	4.58		%	5.14		%
Notes receivable due within one year	$	12,157		$	16,898

Stapleton Advances

Stapleton Land, LLC has made certain interest-bearing advances to the Park Creek Metropolitan District (the “District”) for in-tract infrastructure. The advances are subordinate to the District’s senior and subordinated bonds (see Note F - Financing Arrangements). The Company recorded $7,893,000, $6,439,000 and $4,237,000 of interest income related to these advances for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The advances had a weighted average interest rate of 8.70% at January 31, 2013.

C. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments in unconsolidated entities include investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities that the Company does not control and/or is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

The following is a reconciliation of members’ and partners’ equity to the Company’s carrying value:

	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Members’ and partners’ equity, as below	$	637,341		$	945,129
Equity of other members and partners	662,358			790,618
Company’s investment in partnerships	(25,017		)	154,511
Basis differences(1)	114,215			79,913
Advances to and on behalf of affiliates	74,703			94,947
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371
Assets - Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	$	456,628		$	609,079
Liabilities - Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	(292,727		)	(279,708		)
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371

(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Company’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the equity method venture level, which is typically amortized over the life of the related assets and liabilities. Basis differences occur from certain acquisition, transaction and other costs, as well as other-than-temporary impairments that are not reflected in the net assets of the equity method venture.

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Summarized financial information for the equity method investments is as follows:

	(Combined 100%)
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Balance Sheet:
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$	7,317,652		$	7,287,539
Projects under construction and development	106,705			287,738
Land held for development and sale (1)	89,268			224,224
Total Real Estate	7,513,625			7,799,501
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,413,510		)	(1,257,091		)
Real Estate, net	6,100,115			6,542,410
Cash and equivalents	120,545			149,702
Restricted cash - military housing bond funds	146,484			284,641
Other restricted cash and escrowed funds	319,989			274,201
Other assets	730,308			756,564
Total Assets	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse (2)	$	6,261,983		$	6,551,891
Other liabilities	518,117			510,498
Members’ and partners’ equity	637,341			945,129
Total Liabilities and Members’ and Partners’ Equity	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518

(1) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $89,268 and $181,749 of land held by unconsolidated entities in which the Company is currently reviewing its options to divest its portion of land held by these unconsolidated entities.

(2) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $18,638 and $35,551 of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities discussed in footnote (1).

	(Combined 100%)
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Operations:
Revenues	$	1,161,122		$	1,037,006		$	905,524
Operating expenses	(652,651		)	(558,094		)	(517,899		)
Interest expense including extinguishment of debt	(329,903		)	(319,946		)	(262,860		)
Impairment of real estate	—			—			(1,457		)
Depreciation and amortization	(217,664		)	(197,299		)	(162,153		)
Interest and other income	17,694			14,800			15,779
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	(102		)	—			—
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	131,027			—			—
Gain (loss) from continuing operations	$	109,523		$	(23,533	)	$	(23,066	)
Discontinued operations:
Operating loss from rental properties	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	(6,079		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	—			—			28,289
Discontinued operations subtotal	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	22,210
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax)	$	104,553		$	(33,523	)	$	(856	)
Company’s portion of net earnings (pre-tax)	69,320			8,580			42,352
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(390		)	(40,284		)	(71,716		)
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities with land held for divestiture	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107			12,567			(830		)
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax) from unconsolidated entities	$	44,631		$	(61,039	)	$	(30,194	)

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Impairment of Real Estate and Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

The following tables show the detail of the impairments noted above.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate:
Old Stone Crossing at Caldwell Creek (Mixed-Use Land Development)	Charlotte, North Carolina	$	—	$	—	$	1,457
Company’s portion of impairment of real estate		$	—	$	—	$	743
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities:
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	—		35,674		35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,249
Total impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	71,716
Total impairment of unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

Gain on Disposition of Partial Interest in a Rental Property

On December 20, 2012, the Company and its existing 49% partner sold a portion of their equity ownership interests in 8 Spruce Street, an apartment community in Manhattan, New York, for a cash sales price of $250,390,000. The new outside partner received a 49% equity ownership interest in 8 Spruce Street and the Company's ownership interest was reduced from approximately 36% to 18%. The transaction, which resulted in the Company receiving net cash proceeds of $129,037,000, qualified for full gain recognition under accounting guidance related to real estate sales. Therefore, the Company recognized a gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property of $34,959,000, net of transaction costs, during the year ended January 31, 2013. Subsequent to the transaction, the Company will continue to account for its investment in 8 Spruce Street under the equity method of accounting, as each of the outside partners are deemed to have substantive participating rights.

Gain on Disposition of Rental Properties and Equity Method Investments

Upon disposition, investments accounted for on the equity method are not classified as discontinued operations; therefore, gains or losses on the disposition of these properties are reported in continuing operations. The following table summarizes gains and losses on the disposition of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Gain on disposition of rental properties:
Millender Center (hotel, parking, office and retail)	Detroit, Michigan	$	—	$	—	$	17,291
Woodbridge Crossing (Specialty Retail Center)	Woodbridge, New Jersey	—		—		6,443
Pebble Creek (Apartment Community)	Twinsburg, Ohio	—		—		4,555
Gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	28,289
Company’s portion of gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	24,291
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center)	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	14,479	$	—	$	—
Chagrin Plaza I & II (Office Buildings)	Beachwood, Ohio	1,628		—		—
Apartment Communities:
Metropolitan Lofts	Los Angeles, California	—		9,964		—
Twin Lake Towers	Denver, Colorado	—		2,603		—
Other		—		—		(830		)
Total gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments, net		$	16,107	$	12,567	$	(830	)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

D. Other Assets

Included in other assets are costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing, which are deferred and amortized over the life of the related debt. Costs incurred in connection with leasing space to tenants are also included in other assets and are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the related leases.

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Lease procurement costs, net	$	211,856	$	227,568
Prepaid expenses and other deferred costs, net	240,594		227,354
Intangible assets, net	85,692		107,192
Mortgage procurement costs, net	76,450		46,427
Other Assets	$	614,592	$	608,541

During the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $5,108,000, $7,229,000 and $12,003,000, respectively, of amortization expense related to intangible assets.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	5,695
2015	4,500
2016	4,310
2017	3,720
2018	3,558

E. Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse

Nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, which is collateralized solely by completed rental properties, projects under construction and development and undeveloped land, was as follows:

January 31, 2013	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,456,879	$	299,565	$	1,700	$	3,758,144	5.51	%
Variable
Taxable	1,448,205		62,725		—		1,510,930		4.93	%
Tax-Exempt	408,785		53,500		9,301		471,586		1.64	%
	$	5,313,869	$	415,790	$	11,001	$	5,740,660	5.04	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	705,983	$	11,001

January 31, 2012	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,008,293	$	406,619	$	4,773	$	3,419,685	5.65	%
Variable
Taxable	1,378,585		409,733		14,311		1,802,629		4.76	%
Tax-Exempt	421,434		—		15,775		437,209		1.55	%
	$	4,808,312	$	816,352	$	34,859	$	5,659,523	5.05	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	1,338,181	$	35,058

The Company generally borrows funds for development and construction projects with maturities of two to five years utilizing variable-rate financing. Upon opening and achieving stabilized operations, the Company generally pursues long-term fixed-rate financing.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following summarizes the composition of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse maturities, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, as of January 31, 2013:

Fiscal Years Ending January 31,	Total Maturities
	(in thousands)
2014	$	806,638
2015	994,277
2016	430,113
2017	366,394
2018	1,199,694
Thereafter	1,943,544
Total	$	5,740,660

F. Financing Arrangements

On August 16, 2005, the District issued $58,000,000 Junior Subordinated Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (the “Junior Subordinated Bonds”). The Junior Subordinated Bonds initially were to pay a variable rate of interest. Upon issuance, the Junior Subordinated Bonds were purchased by a third party and the sales proceeds were deposited with a trustee pursuant to the terms of the Series 2005 Investment Agreement. Under the terms of the Series 2005 Investment Agreement, after March 1, 2006, the District may elect to withdraw funds from the trustee for reimbursement for certain qualified infrastructure and interest expenditures (“Qualifying Expenditures”). In the event that funds from the trustee are used for Qualifying Expenditures, a corresponding amount of the Junior Subordinated Bonds converts to an 8.5% fixed rate and matures in December 2037 (“Converted Bonds”). On August 16, 2005, Stapleton Land, LLC, a consolidated subsidiary, entered into a Forward Delivery Placement Agreement (“FDA”) whereby Stapleton Land, LLC was entitled and obligated to purchase the converted fixed rate Junior Subordinated Bonds through June 2, 2008. The District withdrew $58,000,000 of funds from the trustee for reimbursement of certain Qualifying Expenditures by June 2, 2008 and the Junior Subordinated Bonds became Converted Bonds. The Converted Bonds were acquired by Stapleton Land, LLC under the terms of the FDA. Stapleton Land, LLC immediately transferred the Converted Bonds to investment banks and the Company simultaneously entered into a total rate of return swap (“TRS”) with a notional amount of $58,000,000. The Company receives a fixed rate of 8.5% and pays the SIFMA rate plus a spread on the TRS related to the Converted Bonds. The Company determined that the sale of the Converted Bonds to the investment banks and simultaneous execution of the TRS did not surrender control; therefore, the Converted Bonds have been recorded as a secured borrowing and included in mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse.

Prior to May 12, 2011, consolidated subsidiaries of the Company purchased $23,000,000 of the Converted Bonds from the investment banks. Simultaneous to each purchase, a corresponding amount of a related TRS was terminated and the corresponding secured borrowing was removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On May 12, 2011, the District refinanced $42,000,000 of the outstanding $58,000,000 Junior Subordinated Bonds. The Company received $23,000,000 of the refinancing proceeds as repayment of Converted Bonds held by its consolidated subsidiaries and the investment banks received the remaining $19,000,000 of refinancing proceeds which simultaneously terminated a corresponding amount of the related TRS and corresponding secured borrowing. On December 1, 2011, $225,000 of the Converted Bonds was redeemed by the District and a corresponding amount of the related TRS and corresponding secured borrowings were simultaneously terminated.

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the District redeemed $240,000 of the Converted Bonds. In addition, consolidated subsidiaries of the Company purchased $5,000,000 of Converted Bonds from the investment banks. Simultaneous to each of these transactions, a corresponding amount of the related TRS was terminated and the corresponding secured borrowing was removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Converted Bonds are recorded in other assets at January 31, 2013 and 2012. Outstanding TRS contracts were in place on the $10,610,000 and $15,775,000 of secured borrowings related to the Converted Bonds at January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At January 31, 2013, the outstanding TRS contracts were supported by collateral consisting primarily of certain notes receivable owned by the Company aggregating $9,975,000. The Company recorded net interest income of $875,000, $1,220,000 and $1,966,000 related to the TRS for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

G. Bank Revolving Credit Facility

The Company has a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and a Third Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (collectively, the “Credit Facility”), which provides total available borrowings of $450,000,000. The Credit Facility matures on March 30, 2014 and provides for one, 12-month extension option, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings bear interest at LIBOR, subject to a floor of 100 basis points, plus 3.75%. Up to $100,000,000 of the available borrowings may be used, in the aggregate, for letters of credit and/or surety bonds. The Credit Facility has a number of restrictive covenants, including a prohibition on certain consolidations and mergers, limitations on the amount of debt, guarantees and property liens that the Company may incur and restrictions on the pledging of ownership interests in subsidiaries. Additionally, the Credit Facility contains certain development limitations and financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum liquidity, certain debt service and cash flow coverage ratios, and specified levels of shareholders’ equity (all as specified in the Credit Facility). At January 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

The Company also has a First Amended Pledge Agreement (“Pledge Agreement”) with the banks party to the Credit Facility. The Pledge Agreement secures the Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility by granting a security interest to the bank group in its right, title and interest as a member, partner, shareholder or other equity holder of certain direct subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, its right to receive profits, proceeds, accounts, income, dividends, distributions or return of capital from such subsidiaries, to the extent the granting of such security interest would not result in a default under project level financing or the organizational documents of such subsidiary.

The following table summarizes the available credit on the Credit Facility:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Maximum borrowings (1)	$	450,000	$	450,000
Less outstanding balances and reserves:
Borrowings	—		—
Letters of credit	67,456		69,389
Surety bonds	—		—
Available credit	$	382,544	$	380,611

(1) The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

On February 21, 2013, the Company entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (the "Amended Credit Facility"). The amendment extended the maturity date to February 2016, subject to a one year extension upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, reduced the interest rate spread on the LIBOR option by 25 basis points to 3.50% and removed the prior LIBOR floor of 100 basis points. The amendment also increased available borrowings to $465,000,000, subject to certain reserve commitments to be established, as applicable, on certain dates to be used to retire certain of the Company's Senior Notes that come due during the term of the amendment, and provides an accordion provision allowing the Company to increase its total available borrowings to $500,000,000 upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended Credit Facility. Additionally, the amendment permits the Company to repurchase up to $100,000,000 of Class A Common Stock and to declare or pay dividends in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 in the aggregate in any four fiscal quarter period to Class A or B common shareholders, subject to certain conditions.

In addition, on February 21, 2013, the Company entered into a Second Amended Pledge Agreement that made certain updates and conforming changes necessitated by the Amended Credit Facility.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

H. Senior and Subordinated Debt

The following table summarizes the Company’s senior and subordinated debt:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Senior Notes:
3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, net of discount	$	199,457	$	199,132
7.625% Senior Notes due 2015	53,253		178,253
5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	50,000		50,000
6.500% Senior Notes due 2017	132,144		132,144
4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018	350,000		350,000
7.375% Senior Notes due 2034, net of discount	219,115		100,000
Total Senior Notes	1,003,969		1,009,529
Subordinated Debt:
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013	29,000		29,000
Total Senior and Subordinated Debt	$	1,032,969	$	1,038,529

All of the Company’s senior notes are unsecured senior obligations and rank equally with all existing and future unsecured indebtedness; however, they are effectively subordinated to all existing and future secured indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such other debt, including the Credit Facility. The indentures governing the senior notes contain covenants providing, among other things, limitations on incurring additional debt and payment of dividends. At January 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014

On October 7, 2009, the Company issued $167,433,000 of 3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due October 15, 2014 (“2014 Senior Notes”) to certain holders in exchange for $167,433,000 of the Company's previously outstanding 3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011. Concurrent with this exchange, the Company issued an additional $32,567,000 of 2014 Senior Notes in a private placement, net of a 5% discount. Interest on the 2014 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15.

Holders may put their 2014 Senior Notes to the Company at any time prior to the earlier of (i) stated maturity or (ii) the Put Termination Date, as defined below. Upon a put, a note holder would receive 68.7758 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2014 Senior Notes, based on a put value price of $14.54 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a put of the 2014 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. If the daily volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock has equaled or exceeded 130% ($18.90 at January 31, 2013) of the put value price then in effect for at least 20 trading days in any 30 trading day period, the Company may, at its option, elect to terminate the rights of the holders to put their 2014 Senior Notes to the Company. If it so elects, the Company is required to issue a put termination notice that designates an effective date on which the holders termination put rights will be terminated, which shall be a date at least 20 days after the mailing of such put termination notice (the “Put Termination Date”). Holders electing to put their 2014 Senior Notes after the mailing of a put termination notice and before the Put Termination Date shall receive a coupon make-whole payment in an amount equal to the remaining scheduled interest payments attributable to such notes from the last applicable interest payment date through and including October 15, 2013. This coupon make-whole payment is payable, at the Company’s option, in either cash or Class A common stock.

Senior Notes due 2015

On May 19, 2003, the Company issued $300,000,000 of 7.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2015 (“2015 Senior Notes”) in a public offering. Accrued interest is payable semi-annually on December 1 and June 1. Effective June 1, 2011, the 2015 Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at par. On August 20, 2012, the Company redeemed $125,000,000 in principal amount of its outstanding 2015 Senior Notes at par plus accrued interest using net proceeds from the July 2012 issuance of its 7.375% Senior Notes due February 1, 2034, along with additional cash on hand. See further discussion on the July 2012 issuance under "Senior Notes due 2034" in this footnote.

Convertible Senior Notes due 2016

On October 26, 2009, the Company issued $200,000,000 of 5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2016 (“2016 Senior Notes”) in a private placement. The 2016 Senior Notes were issued at par and accrued interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

On May 5, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company agreed to increase the conversion rate from 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes to 86.1073 shares, which factors in foregone interest to the holders among other inducements. Under the terms of the agreements, holders agreed to exchange $40,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes for a total of 3,444,293 shares of Class A common stock. Any accrued but unpaid interest was paid in cash. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversion of convertible debt, the additional amounts paid to induce the holders to exchange their 2016 Senior Notes was expensed resulting in a non-tax deductible loss of $10,800,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012, which is recorded as extinguishment of debt.

On January 27, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company agreed to increase the conversion rate from 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes to 88.8549 shares, which factors in foregone interest to the holders among other inducements. Under the terms of the agreements, holders agreed to exchange $110,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes for a total of 9,774,039 shares of Class A common stock. Any accrued but unpaid interest was paid in cash. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversions of convertible debt, the additional amounts paid to induce the holders to exchange their 2016 Senior Notes was expensed resulting in a non-tax deductible loss of $31,689,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011, which is recorded as extinguishment of debt.

Holders may convert their 2016 Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, a note holder would receive 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes, based on a put value price of approximately $13.91 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a conversion of the 2016 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.

In connection with the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a convertible note hedge transaction. The convertible note hedge transaction is intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock upon conversion of the 2016 Senior Notes. The net effect of the convertible note hedge transaction, from the Company’s perspective, is to approximate an effective conversion price of $16.37 per share. The terms of the 2016 Senior Notes were not affected by the convertible note hedge transaction. The convertible note hedge transaction was recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity through additional paid in capital. In connection with the January 27, 2011 exchange transaction previously discussed, the Company terminated a portion of the convertible note hedge which resulted in the receipt of cash proceeds of $1,869,000.

Senior Notes due 2017

On January 25, 2005, the Company issued $150,000,000 of 6.500% Senior Notes due February 1, 2017 (“2017 Senior Notes”) in a public offering, of which $132,144,000 remains outstanding at January 31, 2013. Accrued interest is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1. Effective February 1, 2013, the 2017 Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at par.

Convertible Senior Notes due 2018

On July 19, 2011, the Company issued $350,000,000 of 4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2018 (“2018 Senior Notes”) in a private placement. The 2018 Senior Notes were issued at par and accrued interest is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15.

Holders may convert their 2018 Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, a note holder would receive 46.1425 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes, based on a conversion price of approximately $21.67 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a conversion of the 2018 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. If the daily volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock has equaled or exceeded 130% ($28.17 at January 31, 2013) of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days in any 30 trading day period, the Company may, at its option, elect to terminate the conversion rights of the holders at any time. If it so elects, the Company is required to issue a conversion rights termination notice that designates an effective date on which the holders conversion rights will be terminated, which shall be a date at least 20 days after the mailing of such conversion rights termination notice (the “Conversion Termination Date”). Holders electing to convert their 2018 Senior Notes after the mailing of a conversion rights termination notice and before the Conversion Termination Date shall receive cash payments of accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the conversion date and a make-whole premium for an amount equal to the remaining scheduled interest payments attributable to such notes through and including August 15, 2014.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Senior Notes due 2034

On February 10, 2004, the Company issued $100,000,000 of 7.375% Senior Notes due February 1, 2034 ("2034 Senior Notes") in a public offering. Accrued interest is payable quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. These senior notes may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, at any time at par, plus accrued interest.

On July 3, 2012, the Company issued $125,000,000 of additional 2034 Senior Notes in a public offering, net of a 4.84% discount. The terms of the 2034 Senior Notes, other than their issue date and public offering price, are identical to the $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2034 Senior Notes previously issued on February 10, 2004. Proceeds of this offering, net of discounts and underwriters commissions, were $116,792,000. Net proceeds, along with an additional $8,208,000 of cash on hand, were immediately deposited into a restricted cash escrow account established for the August 20, 2012 redemption of $125,000,000 principal amount of the Company's 2015 Senior Notes previously discussed.

Subordinated Debt

In May 2003, the Company purchased $29,000,000 of subordinate tax revenue bonds that were contemporaneously transferred to a custodian, which in turn issued custodial receipts that represent ownership in the bonds to unrelated third parties. The bonds bear a fixed interest rate of 7.875%. The Company evaluated the transfer pursuant to the accounting guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities and has determined that the transfer does not qualify for sale accounting treatment principally because the Company has guaranteed the payment of principal and interest in the event that there is insufficient tax revenue to support the bonds when the custodial receipts are subject to mandatory tender on December 1, 2013. As such, the Company is the primary beneficiary of this VIE and the book value (which approximated amortized costs) of the bonds was recorded as a collateralized borrowing reported as senior and subordinated debt and as held-to-maturity securities reported as other assets.

Consolidated Interest Expense

The following table summarizes interest incurred, capitalized and paid on all forms of indebtedness (included in Notes E, G and H).

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Interest incurred	$	365,323		$	443,247		$	470,865
Interest capitalized	(96,094		)	(193,448		)	(172,664		)
Net interest expense	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
Interest incurred from discontinued operations	$	7,262		$	14,175		$	22,969
Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized)	$	291,509		$	260,822		$	318,910

I. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Company maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned impact on earnings and cash flows that may be caused by interest rate volatility. The Company’s strategy includes the use of interest rate swaps and option contracts that have indices related to the pricing of specific balance sheet liabilities. The Company enters into interest rate swaps to convert certain floating-rate debt to fixed-rate long-term debt, and vice-versa, depending on market conditions, or forward starting swaps to hedge the changes in benchmark interest rates on forecasted financings. The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements for hedging purposes for periods that are generally one to ten years. Option products utilized include interest rate caps, floors and Treasury options. The use of these option products is consistent with the Company’s risk management objective to reduce or eliminate exposure to variability in future cash flows primarily attributable to changes in benchmark rates relating to forecasted financings, and the variability in cash flows attributable to increases relating to interest payments on its floating-rate debt. The caps and floors have typical durations ranging from one to three years while the Treasury options are for periods of five to ten years. The Company does not have any Treasury options outstanding at January 31, 2013.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage exposure to interest rate movements. The Company primarily uses interest rate caps and swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an upfront premium. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated OCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. The amount of ineffectiveness charged to earnings was insignificant for all the periods presented. As of January 31, 2013, the Company expects that within the next twelve months it will reclassify amounts recorded in accumulated OCI into earnings as an increase in interest expense of approximately $27,283,000, net of tax. However, the actual amount reclassified could vary due to future changes in fair value of these derivatives.

Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

From time to time, the Company and/or certain of its joint ventures (the “Joint Ventures”) enter into TRS on various tax-exempt fixed-rate borrowings generally held by the Company and/or within the Joint Ventures. The TRS convert these borrowings from a fixed rate to a variable rate and provide an efficient financing product to lower the cost of capital. In exchange for a fixed rate, the TRS require the Company and/or the Joint Ventures pay a variable rate, generally equivalent to the SIFMA rate plus a spread. At January 31, 2013, the SIFMA rate was 0.08%. Additionally, the Company and/or the Joint Ventures have guaranteed the fair value of the underlying borrowings. Any fluctuation in the value of the TRS would be offset by the fluctuation in the value of the underlying borrowings, resulting in minimal financial impact to the Company and/or the Joint Ventures. At January 31, 2013, the aggregate notional amount of TRS that are designated as fair value hedging instruments is $266,395,000. The underlying TRS borrowings are subject to a fair value adjustment (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

Nondesignated Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company entered into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain interest rate risk, even though the contracts do not qualify for or the Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting. In situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, or not elected, and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company records the derivative at its fair value and recognizes changes in the fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company enters into forward swaps to protect itself against fluctuations in the swap rate at terms ranging between five to ten years associated with forecasted fixed rate borrowings. At the time the Company secures and locks an interest rate on an anticipated financing, it intends to simultaneously terminate the forward swap associated with that financing. At January 31, 2013, the Company had no forward swaps outstanding.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In instances where the Company enters into separate derivative instruments effectively hedging the same debt for consecutive annual periods, the amount of notional is excluded from the following disclosure in an effort to provide information that enables the financial statement user to understand the Company’s volume of derivative activity. The following table presents the fair values and location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets of all derivative instruments.

	Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	January 31, 2013
	Asset Derivatives (included in Other Assets)				Liability Derivatives (included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses)
	Current Notional		Fair Value		Current Notional		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		1,019,920		129,522
TRS	28,000		965		238,395		10,915
Total	$	28,000	$	965	$	1,258,315	$	140,437
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	479,085	$	7	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	18,877		241		—		—
TRS	140,800		20,101		39,562		15,287
Total	$	638,762	$	20,349	$	39,562	$	15,287
	January 31, 2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		897,193		148,699
TRS	27,197		774		243,560		9,954
Total	$	27,197	$	774	$	1,140,753	$	158,653
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	435,201	$	13	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	19,521		1,083		—		—
TRS	141,703		9,534		30,360		15,367
Total	$	596,425	$	10,630	$	30,360	$	15,367

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables present the impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges included in the accumulated OCI section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities and interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

				Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)			Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations	Effective Amount			Ineffective Amount
	(in thousands)
Year Ended January 31, 2013
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	21,601		Interest expense	$	(3,916	)	$	—
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(342		)	14
Total	$	21,601			$	(4,258	)	$	14
Year Ended January 31, 2012
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(48,087	)	Interest expense	$	(3,514	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(372		)	(565		)
Total	$	(48,087	)		$	(3,886	)	$	(564	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(14,854	)	Interest expense	$	(2,841	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(80		)	(5		)
Total	$	(14,854	)		$	(2,921	)	$	(4	)

The following table presents the impact of gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations related to derivative instruments:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
TRS (1)	$	(770	)	$	11,855		$	1,924
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and floors	$	(922	)	$	(1,037	)	$	(2,158	)
TRS	12,568			2,264			1,341
Total	$	11,646		$	1,227		$	(817	)

(1) The net gain (loss) recognized in interest expense from the change in fair value of the underlying TRS borrowings was $770, $(11,855) and $(1,924) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, offsetting the gain recognized on the TRS (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

The principal credit risk to the Company through its interest rate risk management strategy is the potential inability of the financial institution from which the derivative financial instruments were purchased to cover its obligations. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its obligation under a derivative contract, the Company’s risk of loss approximates the fair value of the derivative. To mitigate this exposure, the Company generally purchases its derivative financial instruments from the financial institution that issues the related debt, from financial institutions with which the Company has other lending relationships, or from financial institutions with a minimum credit rating of AA at the time the Company enters into the transaction.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision under which the derivative counterparty could terminate the derivative obligations if the Company defaults on its obligations under the Credit Facility and designated conditions are fulfilled. In instances where the Company's subsidiaries have derivative obligations that are secured by a mortgage, the derivative obligations could be terminated if the indebtedness between the two parties is terminated, either by loan payoff or default of the indebtedness. In addition, the Company has certain derivative contracts which provide that if the Company’s credit rating falls below certain levels, it may trigger additional collateral to be posted with the counterparty up to the full amount of the liability position of the derivative contracts. Also, certain subsidiaries have agreements that contain provisions whereby the subsidiaries must maintain certain minimum financial ratios.

As of January 31, 2013, the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments in a liability position, prior to the adjustment for nonperformance risk of $11,772,000, is $167,496,000. The Company had posted collateral consisting primarily of cash and notes receivable of $89,101,000 related to all derivative instruments. If all credit risk contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered on January 31, 2013, the Company would have been required to post collateral of the full amount of the liability position.

J. Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements are interest rate caps, interest rate swap agreements, TRS and borrowings subject to TRS (see Note I - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). The Company’s impairment of real estate and unconsolidated entities are also subject to fair value measurements (see Note L – Land Held for Divestiture, Note T – Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-off of Abandoned Development Projects and Note V - Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties).

Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance related to estimating fair value specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions that other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (also referred to as observable inputs). The following summarizes the fair value hierarchy:

• Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant observable inputs are available, either directly or indirectly, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and

• Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are unobservable.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company estimates the fair value of its hedging instruments based on interest rate market and bond pricing models. Although the Company has determined that the significant inputs used to value its hedging instruments fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the Company’s counterparties and its own credit risk utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its hedging instruments’ positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are significant to the overall valuation of one interest rate swap and are not significant to the overall valuation of all of its other hedging instruments. As a result, the Company has determined that one interest rate swap is classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and all of its other hedging instruments valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s TRS have termination values equal to the difference between the fair value of the underlying bonds and the bonds base (acquired) price times the stated par amount of the bonds. Upon termination of the contract with the counterparty, the Company is entitled to receive the termination value if the underlying fair value of the bonds is greater than the base price and is obligated to pay the termination value if the underlying fair value of the bonds is less than the base price. The underlying borrowings generally have call features at par and without prepayment penalties. The call features of the underlying borrowings would result in a significant discount factor to any value attributed to the exchange of cash flows in these contracts by another market participant willing to purchase the Company’s positions. Therefore, the Company believes the termination value of the TRS approximates the fair value another market participant would assign to these contracts. The Company compares estimates of fair value to those provided by the respective counterparties on a quarterly basis. The Company has determined its fair value estimate of TRS is classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

To determine the fair value of the underlying borrowings subject to TRS, the base price is initially used as the estimate of fair value. The Company adjusts the fair value based upon observable and unobservable measures such as the financial performance of the underlying collateral, interest rate risk spreads for similar transactions and loan to value ratios. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. At January 31, 2013, the notional amount of TRS borrowings subject to fair value adjustments is approximately $266,395,000.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company’s financial assets consist of interest rate caps, interest rate swap agreements and TRS with positive fair values that are included in other assets. The Company’s financial liabilities consist of interest rate swap agreements and TRS with negative fair values that are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and borrowings subject to TRS included in mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse. The Company records the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Brooklyn Arena, LLC at redemption value, which approximates fair value.

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
	January 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	7		$	—		$	7
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		241			—			241
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(3,016		)	(126,506		)	(129,522		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			21,066			21,066
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(26,202		)	(26,202		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,950			9,950
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(239,136		)	(239,136		)
Total	$	—	$	(2,768	)	$	(360,828	)	$	(363,596	)
	January 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	13		$	—		$	13
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		1,083			—			1,083
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(5,396		)	(143,303		)	(148,699		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			10,308			10,308
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(25,321		)	(25,321		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,180			9,180
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(229,149		)	(229,149		)
Total	$	—	$	(4,300	)	$	(378,285	)	$	(382,585	)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table below presents a reconciliation of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Fair Value Measurements
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest			Interest Rate Swaps			Net TRS			Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS			Total TRS Related			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance, February 1, 2011	$	(226,829	)	$	(102,387	)	$	(30,034	)	$	21,938		$	(8,096	)	$	(337,312	)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,567			—			—			—			—			4,567
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			14,118			(11,855		)	2,263			2,263
Included in other comprehensive income	—			(40,916		)	—			—			—			(40,916		)
Included in additional paid-in capital	(6,887		)	—			—			—			—			(6,887		)
Settlement	—			—			903			(903		)	—			—
Balance, January 31, 2012	$	(229,149	)	$	(143,303	)	$	(15,013	)	$	9,180		$	(5,833	)	$	(378,285	)
Transfers in	—			—			(2,125		)	—			(2,125		)	(2,125		)
Contribution from redeemable noncontrolling interest	(11,348		)	—			—			—			—			(11,348		)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	9,785			—			—			—			—			9,785
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			11,798			770			12,568			12,568
Included in noncontrolling interest	—			—			204			—			204			204
Included in other comprehensive income	—			16,797			—			—			—			16,797
Included in additional paid-in capital	(8,424		)	—			—			—			—			(8,424		)
Balance, January 31, 2013	$	(239,136	)	$	(126,506	)	$	(5,136	)	$	9,950		$	4,814		$	(360,828	)

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2013.

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	$	11,925		Potential future exposure	Credit spreads	1.60(1) - 4.25%
TRS	$	(5,136	)	Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 108.24(1)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	$	9,950		Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 100.23(1)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	(239,136	)	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	9.3%

(1) This fair value measurement was developed by third party service providers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Third party service providers involved in fair value measurements are evaluated for competency and qualifications on an ongoing basis. Fair value measurements, including unobservable inputs, are evaluated for reasonableness based on current transactions and experience in the real estate and capital markets.

The Company does not deem the impact of changes in unobservable inputs used to determine the fair market value of the credit valuation adjustment, TRS and fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS to be significant; however, changes in the discount rate used to determine the fair market value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest could have a significant impact on its fair market value.

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amount of notes and accounts receivable and accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximates fair value based upon the short-term nature of the instruments. The Company estimates the fair value of its debt instruments by discounting future cash payments at interest rates that the Company believes approximate the current market. Estimated fair value is based upon market prices of public debt, available industry financing data, current treasury rates and recent financing transactions. The fair value of the Company’s debt instruments is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the fair value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, bank revolving facility, senior and subordinated debt and nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable of land held for divestiture:

	January 31, 2013				January 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Fixed Rate Debt	$	4,791,113	$	5,147,849	$	4,458,214	$	4,719,636
Variable Rate Debt	1,982,516		2,047,369		2,239,838		2,341,862
Total	$	6,773,629	$	7,195,218	$	6,698,052	$	7,061,498

K. Commercial Group Land Sales

On January 31, 2011, the Company closed on the sale of two parcels of land, with air rights, to Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland, LLC for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland. The land is adjacent to the Company’s Tower City Center mixed-use complex. The sales price for one parcel, an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights (“Parcel #1”), was $45,000,000. The sales price for the second parcel, an approximate 10 acre land parcel and air rights (“Parcel #2”), was $40,000,000.

At January 31, 2011, the Company received a cash deposit of $8,550,000 on Parcel #1. During the three months ended April 30, 2011, the Company received an additional $33,950,000 of the Parcel #1 purchase price. With the receipt of this payment, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment on the sale of Parcel #1 was adequate for gain recognition under the full accrual method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate. As such, the entire sales price is included in revenues from real estate operations and the related cost of land is included in operating expenses, resulting in a gain on sale of $42,622,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The final $2,500,000 of the Parcel #1 purchase price was received during the three months ended October 31, 2011.

During the year ended January 31, 2012, the Company received total cash deposits of $7,000,000 of the Parcel #2 purchase price. The minimum initial investment related to Parcel #2 still had not been met and accordingly, the cash deposits were recorded as a deposit liability under the deposit method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate and included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities at January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Company received cash proceeds of $33,000,000 representing the remaining Parcel #2 purchase price. With receipt of this payment, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment on the sale of Parcel #2 was adequate for gain recognition under the full accrual method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate. As such, the entire sales price is included in revenues from real estate operations and the related cost of land is included in operating expenses, resulting in a gain on sale of $36,484,000 during the year ended January 31, 2013.

L. Land Held for Divestiture

On January 31, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition portions of the Company's investment in the Land Development Group as part of a greater focus on core rental properties in core markets. The Company's land holdings subject to strategic divestiture are included in both fully consolidated entities and joint ventures accounted for on the equity method of accounting. As of January 31, 2012, the Company planned to retain its land investments in only two land development projects: its consolidated Stapleton project in Denver, Colorado and its Central Station project in downtown Chicago, Illinois, which was accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Accordingly, the consolidated land assets associated with the land divestiture effort and related nonrecourse mortgage debt have been reclassified as land held for divestiture on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 31, 2013 and 2012. Held for sale assets are required to be recorded at fair value less cost to sell. As a result of the Company's strategic decision to divest, it dramatically shortened the estimated holding periods of the land projects held for divestiture. This reduced estimate of future undiscounted cash flows was not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets, resulting in an impairment charge of $115,654,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Company established an execution strategy relating to the land divestiture effort. For land projects that are not wholly-owned, the initial strategy was to negotiate with current partners to sell the Company's partnership interests to them, or acquire theirs, which would enable the Company to go to market with 100% ownership of the land development opportunity. The Company began preliminary discussions with numerous potential buyers ranging from large national investment funds to regional land developers as part of the divestiture strategy.

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Through the competitive bid process and the negotiation process of moving from informal expressions of interest to bona fide purchase offers during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company obtained additional information regarding the value of its specific projects as viewed by current market participants. Based on the various levels of interest from potential buyers and information obtained from preliminary sales contracts, letters of intent and other negotiations on the land projects discussed above, the Company reviewed its assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the land held for divestiture. As a result, the Company recorded an additional impairment charge of $15,796,000 during the second quarter within the year ended January 31, 2013.

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of non-recurring impairment of land held for divestiture for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	15,663	Indicative bids	Indicative bids	N/A(1)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	926	Discounted cash flows(2)	N/A	N/A

(1) These fair value measurements were developed by third party sources, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

(2) The Company used a discounted cash flow technique to estimate fair value, however due to the estimated holding period being less than twelve months, the impact of discounting was deemed immaterial.

During the remainder of 2012, the Company closed on the divestiture of the majority of land projects, as discussed below. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has $2,706,000 of remaining carrying value in land held for divestiture. Ongoing negotiations continued on the few remaining land projects.

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company recorded the land held for divestiture activity for fully consolidated land projects and those accounted for on the equity method of accounting on their own separate financial statement line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These activities primarily represent sales of bulk land projects held for divestiture, the associated cost of sales, gain on extinguishment of debt on land held for divestiture and impairment of land held for divestiture.

The following table summarizes the net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activities of consolidated entities:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Sales of land held for divestiture	$	74,150		$	—		$	—
Cost of sales of land held for divestiture	(56,247		)	—			—
Gain on extinguishment of debt of land held for divestiture	4,373			—			—
Net gain on closed transactions of land held for divestiture	22,276			—			—
Impairment of land held for divestiture	(15,796		)	(115,654		)	—
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	$	6,480		$	(115,654	)	$	—

The Company's strategic decision to divest of portion of its Land Development Group included certain land development projects accounted for on the equity method. During the customary due diligence in arriving at the strategic decision, the Company had in-depth interactions with industry consultants, brokers and other land owners. Based on the due diligence, it was apparent that land values for the residential housing market continued to deteriorate in the fourth quarter of 2011, specifically in the southwestern United States. The Company revised its assumptions used to arrive at the estimate of fair value, including future discounted cash flows, comparable sales prices and market discount rates by geographic region. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $41,902,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended July 31, 2012, the Company received an unsolicited offer to purchase its ownership interest in the remaining land parcels at Central Station. The Company evaluated the offer and made a decision to divest its equity method investment in Central Station as part of its formal land divestiture activities. The proposed sale would support the continued strategic efforts to focus on core rental products in core markets and delever its balance sheet and as a result, the Company signed a letter of intent. Based on the terms of the letter of intent, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $17,000,000, which is included in impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities during the year ended January 31, 2013. The divestiture of Central Station, which closed during the three months ended January 31, 2013, had a sale price of $29,525,000.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

During 2012, the Company continued to market its equity method ownership interest in a land project in Albuquerque, New Mexico to several potential buyers. Mesa del Sol is a large 3,000 acre development opportunity in the beginning stage of residential land development and is not expected to generate positive cash flow in the near-term due to the expected level of development expenditures needed to prepare the first phase of lots for sale. During the extensive marketing activities, there were few buyers that expressed interest in taking on the long-term development risk, and those that were, expected larger returns than previously estimated. As a result, based on these negotiations and other market information obtained from these potential buyers and other industry data, the Company updated its assumptions used in estimating the fair value of the investment, including discount rates, absorption rates and commercial and residential land pricing. Based on the updated valuation model, the Company recorded an additional impairment charge of approximately $15,000,000, which is included in impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities during the year ended January 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the net loss on investments in unconsolidated entities which are part of the land divestiture strategy:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net loss on sales of land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	$	(371	)	$	—		$	—
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	$	(40,777	)	$	(41,902	)	$	—

M. Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment

The net gain (loss) on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
	(in thousands)
New York Retail Joint Venture	$	—	$	9,561	$	—
Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture	—		5,849		—
Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building	—		2,255		—
University Park Joint Venture	—		—		176,192
The Nets	—		—		55,112
Bernstein Joint Venture	—		—		29,342
Other transaction costs	—		—		(2,656		)
	$	—	$	17,665	$	257,990

New York Retail Joint Venture

On March 29, 2011, the Company entered into joint venture agreements with an outside partner, an affiliated entity of Madison International Realty LLC. The outside partner invested in and received a 49% equity interest in 15 mature retail properties located in the New York City metropolitan area, 14 of which were formerly wholly-owned by the Company and one retail property that was owned 75% by the Company.

For its 49% equity interests, the outside partner invested cash and assumed debt of $244,952,000, representing 49% of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the 15 properties. As of January 31, 2012, the Company received proceeds of $178,286,000, primarily in the form of a loan. Based on the net amount of cash received, the outside partner’s minimum initial investment requirement of 20% was not met. As such, the transaction did not qualify for full gain recognition under accounting guidance related to real estate sales. Therefore, the installment method of gain recognition was applied, resulting in a net gain on disposition of partial interest in rental properties of $9,561,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. As of January 31, 2013, the remaining gain of $114,465,000 continues to be deferred and is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Transaction costs totaling $11,776,000, of which, $5,779,000 relating to participation payments made to the ground lessors of two of the properties in accordance with the respective ground lease agreements did not qualify for deferral and were included in the calculation of the net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties recorded during the year ended January 31, 2012. The 15 properties are adequately capitalized and do not contain the characteristics of a VIE. Based on this and the substantive participating rights held by the outside partner with regards to the properties, the Company concluded it appropriate to deconsolidate the entities and account for them under the equity method of accounting.

Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture

On October 19, 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with an outside partner whereby the outside partner invested in the Mall at Stonecrest, a regional mall located in Atlanta, Georgia (“Stonecrest”). The outside partner received a 49% equity interest in Stonecrest.

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For its 49% equity interest, the outside partner assumed debt of $49,464,000, representing 49% of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the property. In addition, the Company is entitled to receive up to $3,750,000 of contingent consideration, based on Stonecrest’s financial results as defined in the partnership agreement, none of which has been recognized through January 31, 2013. The transaction resulted in a gain on disposition of partial interests in rental property of $5,849,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The property is adequately capitalized and does not contain the characteristics of a VIE. Based on this and the substantive participating rights held by the outside partner with regards to the property, the Company concluded it appropriate to deconsolidate the entity and account for it under the equity method of accounting.

Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building

On December 15, 2011, the Company sold an annex building containing eight units adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building, an apartment building located in Dallas, Texas, for $2,800,000. The transaction resulted in a gain of $2,255,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The remaining 135 units of the Dallas Wilson Building are wholly-owned by the Company and will continue to be fully consolidated.

University Park Joint Venture

On February 22, 2010, the Company formed a joint venture and admitted HCN FCE Life Sciences, LLC (“HCN”) as a 49% partner to the joint venture to acquire seven life science office buildings in the Company’s mixed-use University Park project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, formerly wholly-owned by the Company. The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, owns the remaining 51%.

The Company contributed the seven real estate assets, which were encumbered by approximately $320,000,000 of nonrecourse mortgage debt to the joint venture for its 51% ownership interests. HCN contributed $170,444,000 of cash to the joint venture and assumed a 49% share of the nonrecourse mortgage debt assumed by the joint venture for its 49% ownership interests. In exchange for its contributed real estate assets, the Company received cash proceeds of $170,444,000 of which $135,117,000 was in the form of a loan from the joint venture and the remaining $35,327,000 was an unrestricted cash distribution from the joint venture. Based on the amount of cash received, the Company recognized the full gain of $176,192,000, net of transaction costs of $31,268,000, during the year ended January 31, 2011.

Included in these transaction costs were $23,251,000 of participation payments made to the ground lessor of the seven properties in accordance with the respective ground lease agreements. As a result of this transaction, the Company is accounting for the joint venture and the seven properties as equity method investments since both partners have joint control of the new venture and the properties.

The Nets

On May 12, 2010, entities controlled by Mikhail Prokhorov (“MP Entities”) invested $223,000,000 and made certain funding commitments to acquire 80% of The Nets, 45% of Arena LLC, the entity that through its subsidiaries oversaw the construction of and has a long-term lease in the Barclays Center arena, and the right to purchase up to 20% of Atlantic Yards Development Company, LLC, which will develop non-arena real estate.

The transaction resulted in a change of controlling ownership interest in The Nets and a pre-tax net gain recognized by the Company of $55,112,000 ($31,437,000 after noncontrolling interest). This net gain is comprised of the gain on the transfer of ownership interest combined with the adjustment to fair value of the 20% retained noncontrolling interest.

In accordance with accounting guidance on real estate sales, the sale of 45% interest in Arena LLC was not deemed a culmination of the earning process since no cash was withdrawn; therefore the transaction does not have an earnings impact.

The MP Entities have the right to put their Arena LLC ownership interests to the Company during a four-month period following the ten-year anniversary of the completion of the Barclays Center arena for fair market value, as defined in the agreement. Due to the put option, the noncontrolling interest is redeemable and does not qualify as permanent equity. As a result, this amount is recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interest in the mezzanine section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and is reported at redemption value, which represents fair market value, on a recurring basis.

Net Sports and Entertainment, LLC (“NS&E”) has a similar right to put its noncontrolling interest in The Nets to the MP Entities at fair market value during the same time period as the MP Entities have their put right on Arena LLC.

Bernstein Joint Venture

On February 19, 2010 the Company formed a joint venture with the Bernstein Development Corporation to hold the Company’s previously held investment interests in three residential properties totaling 1,340 rental units located within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Both partners in the new joint venture have a 50% interest and joint control over the properties.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company received $28,922,000 in cash proceeds and the joint venture assumed $163,000,000 of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the properties resulting in gains on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment of $29,342,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011. As a result of this transaction, the Company is accounting for the joint venture and the three properties as equity method investments since both partners have joint control of the new venture and the properties.

Other Transaction Costs

Other transaction costs of $2,656,000 represent costs incurred in connection with a potential partial disposition in certain rental properties. During the year ended January 31, 2011, the Company abandoned the proposed transaction and all related transaction costs were expensed.

N. Income Taxes

The income tax expense (benefit) related to continuing operations consists of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Current
Federal	$	(52,755	)	$	(9,776	)	$	(3,694	)
State	(6,039		)	(140		)	4,397
	(58,794		)	(9,916		)	703
Deferred
Federal	49,165			(41,259		)	62,506
State	(1,575		)	(12,511		)	5,656
	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865

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The effective tax rate for income taxes from continuing operations varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to the following items:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(dollars in thousands)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	(79,759	)	$	(109,185	)	$	196,327
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766			—			—
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, net of impairment	44,631			(61,039		)	(30,194		)
Less: Noncontrolling interests	1,506			(2,240		)	(19,320		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interest, before income taxes	$	(26,856	)	$	(172,464	)	$	146,813
Income taxes computed at the statutory rate	$	(9,400	)	$	(60,362	)	$	51,385
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(4,969		)	(6,517		)	4,997
State net operating loss, net of federal benefit	1,667			2,474			466
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
Charitable contributions	2,628			2,204			4,040
Permanent adjustments	3,037			38			390
Conversion/Exchange of senior debt	—			3,780			10,274
Other items	(1,172		)	665			(1,045		)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865
Effective tax rate	41.72		%	36.93		%	46.91		%
The components of the deferred income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:
Excess of tax over financial statement depreciation and amortization	$	20,442		$	17,227		$	8,169
Costs on land and rental properties under development expensed for tax purposes	11,048			34,333			29,629
Revenues and expenses recognized in different periods for tax and financial statement purposes	50,214			(51,013		)	30,679
Difference between tax and financial statements related to unconsolidated entities	207			(18,674		)	(13,339		)
Impairment of real estate and land held for divestiture	(16,178		)	(40,346		)	(1,133		)
Deferred state taxes, net of federal benefit	986			(3,703		)	1,556
Utilization of (addition to) tax loss carryforward excluding effect of stock options	(16,230		)	10,974			13,066
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Alternative Minimum Tax credits	96			3,400			1,177
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$	47,590		$	(53,770	)	$	68,162

See Note V - Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties for disclosure of income taxes for discontinued operations.

The components of the deferred income tax liability are as follows:

	At January 31,
	Temporary Differences						Deferred Tax
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Depreciation	$	493,489		$	430,713		$	191,390		$	167,043
Capitalized costs	1,018,375			1,043,938			394,956			404,871
Tax loss carryforward	(161,758		)	(115,385		)	(56,615		)	(40,385		)
State loss carryforward, net of federal benefit	—			—			(23,974		)	(25,473		)
Valuation allowance	—			—			53,282			55,330
Federal tax credits and other carryforwards	—			—			(58,094		)	(57,503		)
Other comprehensive loss	(168,585		)	(196,775		)	(65,382		)	(76,315		)
Basis in unconsolidated entities	199,359			156,445			77,317			60,674
Other	(83,747		)	(130,378		)	(38,474		)	(55,202		)
Total	$	1,297,133		$	1,188,558		$	474,406		$	433,040

Income taxes paid were $296,000, $3,743,000 and $9,026,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At January 31, 2013, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward for tax purposes of $212,271,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2026 through January 31, 2033, a charitable contribution deduction carryforward of $27,326,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2014 through January 31, 2018, General Business Credit carryovers of $21,159,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2019 through January 31, 2033, and an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credit carryforward of $27,452,000 that is available until used to reduce federal tax to the AMT amount.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s policy is to consider a variety of tax-deferral strategies, including tax deferred exchanges, when evaluating its future tax position. The Company has a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset associated with its charitable contributions. The Company has a valuation allowance against its general business credits, other than those general business credits which are eligible to be utilized to reduce future AMT liabilities. The Company has a valuation allowance against certain of its state net operating losses and state bonus depreciation deferred assets. These valuation allowances exist because management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize these benefits.

The Company applies the “with-and-without” methodology for recognizing excess tax benefits from the deduction of stock-based compensation. The net operating loss available for the tax return, as is noted in the paragraph above, is greater than the net operating loss available for the tax provision due to excess deductions from stock-based compensation reported on the return, as well as the impact of adjustments to the net operating loss under accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has not recorded a net deferred tax asset of approximately $17,299,000 from excess stock-based compensation deductions taken on the tax return for which a benefit has not yet been recognized in the Company’s tax provision.

	At January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities	$	1,832,038		$	1,802,841
Deferred tax assets	1,410,914			1,425,131
Less: valuation allowance (1)	(53,282		)	(55,330		)
	1,357,632			1,369,801
Net deferred tax liability	$	474,406		$	433,040

(1) The valuation allowance is related to state net operating losses and bonus depreciation, general business credits and charitable contributions.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

Unrecognized tax benefits represent those tax benefits related to tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns that are not recognized in the financial statements because management has either concluded that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained if audited by the appropriate taxing authority or the amount of the benefit will be less than the amount taken or expected to be taken in its income tax returns.

As of January 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $584,000 and $788,000, respectively. The Company recognizes estimated interest payable on underpayments of income taxes and estimated penalties as components of income tax expense. As of January 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $164,000 and $154,000, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions. The Company recorded income tax expense (benefit) relating to interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions of $10,000, $54,000 and $(424,000) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. Where applicable, the Company files combined income tax returns in various states and it files individual separate income tax returns in other states. The Company’s federal consolidated income tax returns for the year ended January 31, 2009 and subsequent years are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Certain of the Company’s state returns for the years ended January 31, 2003 through January 31, 2009 and all state returns for the year ended January 31, 2010 and subsequent years are subject to examination by various taxing authorities.

A reconciliation of the total amounts of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties, is depicted in the following table:

	Unrecognized Tax Benefit
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, February 1	$	788		$	408
Gross increases (decreases) for tax positions of prior years	(107		)	458
Gross increases for tax positions of current year	—			—
Settlements	(97		)	—
Lapse of statutes of limitation	—			(78		)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 31, 2013 and 2012	$	584		$	788

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized as of January 31, 2013 and 2012, is $286,000 and $357,000, respectively. Based upon the Company’s assessment of the outcome of examinations that are in progress, the settlement of liabilities, or as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitation for certain jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns will change from those recorded at January 31, 2013. Due to the reasons above, the entire $584,000 of unrecognized benefits could decrease during the next twelve months.

O. Segment Information

The following tables summarize financial data for the Company’s six reportable operating segments. All amounts are presented in thousands.

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	Identifiable Assets
Commercial Group	$	7,127,228	$	7,326,286
Residential Group	2,060,892		2,022,135
Arena	980,321		643,783
Land Development Group	246,873		352,248
The Nets	1,111		(3,836		)
Corporate Activities	196,007		163,667
	$	10,612,432	$	10,504,283
	Years Ended January 31,							Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012			2011		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues from Real Estate Operations							Operating Expenses
Commercial Group	$	716,064	$	705,565		$	817,958	$	388,412		$	357,671		$	386,497
Commercial Group Land Sales	45,999		54,363			24,742		5,286			9,731			19,970
Residential Group	269,637		245,701			202,366		188,591			174,280			132,373
Arena	48,353		1,569			1,251		49,175			12,536			8,302
Land Development Group	54,634		44,420			32,131		48,361			47,543			38,650
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	—		—			—		52,450			52,585			47,030
	$	1,134,687	$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448	$	732,275		$	654,346		$	632,822
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense							Interest Expense
Commercial Group	$	165,393	$	155,848		$	171,200	$	185,175		$	174,364		$	220,093
Residential Group	52,882		51,199			51,779		19,000			29,490			18,725
Arena	8,888		—			—		(122		)	(14,336		)	(7,508		)
Land Development Group	840		240			334		3,801			3,443			3,007
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	1,658		1,514			1,769		61,375			56,838			63,884
	$	229,661	$	208,801		$	225,082	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
	Interest and Other Income							Capital Expenditures
Commercial Group	$	14,730	$	20,917		$	22,716	$	327,867		$	355,598		$	377,290
Residential Group	21,155		19,816			19,829		149,160			154,475			222,712
Arena	—		261			643		325,744			249,139			123,046
Land Development Group	9,866		10,838			9,162		190			558			—
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	164		262			442		904			611			110
	$	45,915	$	52,094		$	52,792	$	803,865		$	760,381		$	723,158

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company uses a measure defined as Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (“EBDT”) to report its operating results. EBDT is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as net earnings excluding the following items at the Company’s proportional share: i) gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) the adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expense using the straight-line method; iii) non-cash charges for real estate depreciation, amortization, amortization of mortgage procurement costs: iv) deferred income taxes; v) preferred payment, which is classified as noncontrolling interest expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations; vi) impairment of real estate (net of tax); vii) extraordinary items (net of tax); viii) cumulative or retrospective effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax); and ix) revisions of prior period financial statements.

The Company believes that, although its business has many facets such as development, acquisitions, disposals and property management, the core of its business is the recurring operations of its portfolio of real estate assets. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker, uses EBDT, as presented, to assess performance of its portfolio of real estate assets by operating segment because it provides information on the financial performance of the core real estate portfolio operations. EBDT measures the profitability of a real estate segment’s operations of collecting rent, paying operating expenses and servicing its debt. The Company’s segments adhere to the accounting policies described in Note A.

Effective during the year ended January 31, 2012, under the direction of the Company’s chief operating decision maker, EBDT provided in order to assess performance for the Real Estate Groups and The Nets was on a pre-tax basis. The Corporate Activities segment controls tax strategies and evaluates results on a consolidated basis. As a result, beginning February 1, 2011, the Company no longer allocates income tax expense (benefit) to the Real Estate Groups or The Nets. In addition, based on the consolidated evaluation of income taxes, it was determined that EBDT would exclude all deferred income taxes instead of just those attributable to the Real Estate Groups. All amounts in the following table are presented in thousands:

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Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment:

Year Ended January 31, 2013	Commercial Group			Residential Group			Arena			Land Development Group			The Nets			Corporate			Total
EBDT	$	258,799		$	130,535		$	4,659		$	10,812		$	(4,672	)	$	(102,837	)	$	297,296
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(202,511		)	(86,893		)	(5,213		)	(661		)	—			—			(295,278		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(11,466		)	(3,071		)	(81		)	(131		)	—			—			(14,749		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	15,324			(438		)	138			—			—			—			15,024
Net gain on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			7,314			—			—			7,314
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(40,777		)	—			—			(40,777		)
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	16,107			34,959			—			—			—			—			51,066
Net gain on change in control of interests	4,064			—			—			—			—			—			4,064
Impairment of real estate	(30,660		)	—			—			—			—			—			(30,660		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	—			—			—			(390		)	—			—			(390		)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(3,961		)	(2,198		)	—			—			—			—			(6,159		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(200		)	(43		)	—			—			—			—			(243		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	135			—			—			—			—			—			135
Gain on disposition of rental properties	40,645			59,290			—			—			—			—			99,935
Impairment of real estate	(4,254		)	—			—			—			—			—			(4,254		)
Income tax expense:
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			(29,472		)	(29,472		)
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(16,427		)	(16,427		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(148,736	)	$	36,425
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversion	—			—			—			—			—			(32,129		)	(32,129		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(180,865	)	$	4,296
Year Ended January 31, 2012
EBDT	$	316,812		$	100,924		$	8,251		$	8,541		$	(26,814	)	$	(73,330	)	$	334,384
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(190,427		)	(77,760		)	—			(249		)	—			—			(268,436		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,085		)	(3,449		)	—			(289		)	—			—			(13,823		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,125			255			(54		)	—			—			—			6,326
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			(115,411		)	—			—			(115,411		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(41,902		)	—			—			(41,902		)
Preference payment	(1,732		)	—			—			—			—			—			(1,732		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties	15,410			2,255			—			—			—			—			17,665
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	—			12,567			—			—			—			—			12,567
Impairment of real estate	—			(235		)	—			—			—			—			(235		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	(40,284		)	—			—			—			—			—			(40,284		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	700			300			—			—			—			—			1,000
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(10,790		)	(2,478		)	—			—			—			—			(13,268		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(790		)	(57		)	—			—			—			—			(847		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	882			—			—			—			—			—			882
Gain on disposition of rental properties	51,796			—			—			—			—			—			51,796
Impairment of real estate	(13,692		)	—			—			—			—			—			(13,692		)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			48,508			48,508
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(49,984		)	(49,984		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(74,806	)	$	(86,486	)
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(15,400		)	(15,400		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(90,206	)	$	(101,886	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
EBDT	$	272,705		$	106,556		$	4,775		$	2,376		$	9,651		$	(86,188	)	$	309,875
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(192,592		)	(73,479		)	—			(264		)	—			—			(266,335		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,026		)	(2,511		)	—			(273		)	—			—			(12,810		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(11,260		)	(2,980		)	—			(591		)	—			(19,095		)	(33,926		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	11,620			522			(49		)	(8		)	—			—			12,085
Preference payment	(2,341		)	—			—			—			—			—			(2,341		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax	106,943			18,083			—			—			—			—			125,026
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	3,436			10,926			—			—			—			—			14,362
Impairment of real estate, net of tax	(964		)	—			—			(1,016		)	—			—			(1,980		)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	(30,115		)	—			—			(13,817		)	—			—			(43,932		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	(700		)	(300		)	—			—			—			—			(1,000		)
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(16,944		)	(2,763		)	—			—			—			—			(19,707		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(1,461		)	(70		)	—			—			—			—			(1,531		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(3,409		)	(422		)	—			—			—			—			(3,831		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,075			—			—			—			—			—			6,075
Gain on disposition of rental properties	26,899			1,099			—			—			—			—			27,998
Impairment of real estate	(49,980		)	—			—			—			—			—			(49,980		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(105,283	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(11,807		)	(11,807		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(117,090	)	$	46,241

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

P. Leases

The following tables include all lease obligations of the Company.

The Company as Lessor

The following table summarizes the minimum future rental income to be received on non-cancelable operating leases of commercial properties that generally extend for periods of more than one year.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	504,724
2015	483,339
2016	453,260
2017	422,265
2018	385,618
Later years	2,115,698
	$	4,364,904

Most of the commercial leases include provisions for reimbursements of other charges including real estate taxes, utilities and operating costs which are included in revenues from real estate operations. The following table summarizes total reimbursements.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	154,927
2012	$	159,376
2011	$	202,183

The Company as Lessee

The Company is a lessee under various operating leasing arrangements for real property and equipment. The most significant of these involve ground leases which expire between the years 2013 and 2100, excluding optional renewal periods. The Company is subject to participation payments under certain of its ground leases, the most significant of which are in New York City. These payments are triggered by defined events within the respective lease agreements and the timing and future amounts are not determinable by the Company.

Minimum fixed rental payments under long-term leases (over one year) in effect at January 31, 2013 are as follows.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	9,779
2015	8,522
2016	7,862
2017	7,481
2018	3,418
Later years	53,292
	$	90,354

The following table summarizes rent expense.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	9,247
2012	$	8,313
2011	$	18,976

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Q. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has various guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others. The Company believes the risk of payment under these guarantees, as described below, is remote and, to date, no payments have been made under these guarantees.

As of January 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $67,456,000. The maximum potential amount of future payments on the letters of credit the Company could be required to make is the total amount noted above.

The Company has entered into certain partnerships whereby the outside investment partner is allocated certain tax credits. These partnerships typically require the Company to indemnify, on an after-tax or “grossed up” basis, the investment partner against the failure to receive or the loss of allocated tax credits and tax losses. At January 31, 2013, the maximum potential payment under these tax indemnity guarantees was approximately $158,442,000. The Company believes that all necessary requirements for qualifications for such tax credits have been and will continue to be met and that the Company’s investment partners will be able to receive expense allocations associated with the properties. The Company does not expect to make any payments under these guarantees.

The Company’s mortgage loans are nonrecourse; however, in some cases, lenders carve out certain items from the nonrecourse provisions. These carve-out items enable the lenders to seek recourse if the Company or the joint venture engages in certain acts as defined in the respective agreements such as commit fraud, intentionally misapply funds, or intentionally misrepresent facts. The Company has also provided certain environmental guarantees. Under these environmental remediation guarantees, the Company must remediate any hazardous materials brought onto the property in violation of environmental laws. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make on the environmental guarantees is limited to the actual losses suffered or actual remediation costs incurred. A portion of these carve-outs and guarantees have been made on behalf of joint ventures and the Company believes any liability would not exceed its partners’ share of the outstanding principal balance of the loans in which these carve-outs and environmental guarantees have been made. At January 31, 2013, the outstanding balance of the partners’ share of these loans was approximately $861,333,000. The Company believes the risk of payment on the carve-out guarantees is mitigated, in most cases, by the fact that the Company manages the property, and in the event the Company’s partner violated one of the carve-out items, the Company would seek recovery from its partner for any payments the Company would make. Additionally, the Company further mitigates its exposure through environmental insurance and other types of insurance coverage.

The Company monitors its properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. Other than those environmental matters identified during the acquisition of a site (which are generally remediated prior to the commencement of development), the Company is not aware of any environmental liability with respect to its operating properties that would have a material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that such a material environmental liability does not exist. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flow. The Company carries environmental insurance and believes that the policy terms, conditions, limits and deductibles are adequate and appropriate under the circumstances, given the relative risk of loss, the cost of such coverage and current industry practice.

The Company customarily guarantees lien-free completion of projects under construction. Upon completion as defined, the guarantees are released. The Company currently provides the following completion guarantees on its completed projects and projects under construction and development (including unconsolidated properties):

	Total Costs		Percent   Completed
	(dollars in thousands)
At January 31, 2013
Openings and acquisitions	$	2,281,145	96	%
Under construction	666,683		25	%
Total Real Estate	$	2,947,828	80	%

Additionally, the Company has provided a guaranty of payment, performance and completion of certain obligations associated with certain Military Housing Privatization Initiative (“MHPI”) projects. These guarantees do not include a guaranty of available MHPI project sources and the Company cannot be compelled to replace a deficiency in available sources. In the event the guaranty were called upon, any money advanced by the Company would be replaced by appropriate sources available within the MHPI project. Inclusive of the available MHPI project sources, the Company believes its maximum net exposure to be $284,180,000 at January 31, 2013. Currently, the Company anticipates further MHPI project sources will cover this maximum exposure and future advances by the Company will not be required.

In addition to what is stated above, the Company has guaranteed the lender the lien free completion of certain horizontal infrastructure associated with certain land development projects. The maximum amount due by the Company under these completion guarantees is limited to $40,928,000.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company is also involved in certain claims and litigation related to its operations and development. Based on the facts known at this time, management has consulted with legal counsel and is of the opinion that the ultimate outcome of all such claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In connection with the Company’s (through its subsidiary NS&E) August 2004 purchase of The Nets and its May 12, 2010 sale of an 80% interest in The Nets, the Company, certain subsidiaries and certain members have provided an indemnity guarantee to the NBA for any losses arising from the transaction, including the relocation of the team. The Company’s indemnity is effective as long as the Company owns an interest in the team. The indemnification provisions are standard provisions that are required by the NBA. The Company and the other indemnifying parties have insurance coverage of $100,000,000 in connection with this indemnity. The Company evaluated the indemnity guarantee and determined that the fair value of the Company’s known liability for its obligations under the guarantee was not material.

Certain ground leases include provisions requiring the Company to indemnify the ground lessor against claims or damages occurring on or about the leased property during the term of the ground lease. These indemnities generally were entered into prior to the effective date of accounting guidance related to guarantees; therefore, they have not been recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements at January 31, 2013. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is limited to the actual losses suffered. The Company mitigates its exposure to loss related to these indemnities through insurance coverage.

The Company is party to an easement agreement under which it has agreed to indemnify a third party for any claims or damages arising from the use of the easement area in one of its development projects, unless such claims or damages arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such third party. The Company mitigates its exposure to loss related to the easement agreement through insurance coverage.

R. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company’s 1994 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) permits the award of Class A stock options, restricted shares, performance shares and other equity awards to key employees and nonemployee directors of the Company. The aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan is 16,750,000 for all types of awards including 5,400,000 for restricted shares and performance shares.

As of January 31, 2013, the total number of shares available for granting of all types of awards was 3,290,529, of which 1,690,034 may be restricted shares or performance shares. The maximum annual award to an individual is 400,000 stock options, 225,000 restricted shares and 100,000 performance shares. Stock options have a maximum term of 10 years and are awarded with an exercise price at least equal to the market value of the stock on the date of grant. Class A common stock issued upon the exercise of stock options may be issued out of authorized and unissued shares or treasury stock. The Plan, which is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, does not allow the reduction of option prices without shareholder approval, except for the anti-dilution adjustments permitted by the Plan. The Company has not amended the terms of any previously issued equity award. All outstanding stock options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant, a 10-year term, and graded vesting over three to four years. All outstanding restricted shares have graded vesting over three to four years.

The amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Stock option costs	$	3,101		$	2,606		$	6,085
Restricted stock costs	10,324			9,979			8,846
Performance share costs	1,326			—			—
Total stock-based compensation costs	14,751			12,585			14,931
Less amount capitalized into qualifying real estate projects	(5,396		)	(4,935		)	(6,962		)
Amount charged to operating expenses	9,355			7,650			7,969
Depreciation expense on capitalized stock-based compensation	827			1,246			602
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,182		$	8,896		$	8,571
Deferred income tax benefit	$	3,671		$	3,184		$	2,935

The amount of stock-based compensation expensed at the date of grant for awards granted to retirement-eligible grantees during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $726,000, $1,022,000 and $1,136,000, respectively. During the year ended January 31, 2012, previously recorded stock option costs in the amount of $1,622,000, most of which was previously capitalized into real estate projects, were reversed to reflect actual forfeitures in excess of estimated forfeitures.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The accounting guidance for share-based payment requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options or shares (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company records excess tax benefits only if the excess tax deductions reduce taxes payable computed on a with-and-without basis. There were no excess tax benefits recorded under this accounting guidance and classified as financing cash flows for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock Options

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for options granted during the respective years.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.10	%	2.61	%	2.79	%
Expected volatility	74.10	%	72.40	%	71.51	%
Expected dividend yield	0.00	%	0.00	%	0.00	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5		5.5

The risk-free interest rate was based on published yields of U.S. zero coupon bonds having a maturity date approximating the expected term of the options. Expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock using the daily closing prices of the Company’s Class A common stock over a period of time equivalent to the expected term of the options. The expected dividend yield was based on the Company’s recent annual dividend divided by the average price of the Company’s Class A common stock during that period. Historical plan experience was used to estimate the expected term of options granted.

The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 31, 2012	4,422,243		$	34.53
Granted	281,828		$	14.74
Exercised	(553,818	)	$	15.11
Forfeited/expired	(165,756	)	$	39.50
Outstanding at January 31, 2013	3,984,497		$	35.62	4.90	$	3,313
Options exercisable (fully vested) at January 31, 2013	2,917,569		$	42.95	3.76	$	1,556

The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9.24, $11.20 and $9.99, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $954,000, $84,000 and $389,000, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $8,368,000, $195,000 and $2,621,000, respectively. There was no income tax benefit realized as a reduction of income taxes payable from stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. At January 31, 2013, there was $4,206,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.29 years.

Restricted Stock

The following table provides a summary of restricted stock activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	1,895,025		$	16.02
Granted	791,432		$	14.75
Vested	(519,036	)	$	17.83
Forfeited	(51,357	)	$	15.10
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	2,116,064		$	15.06

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Restricted stock represents a grant of Class A common stock to key employees and nonemployee directors subject to restrictions on disposition, transferability and risk of forfeiture, while having the rights to vote the shares and receive dividends. The restrictions generally lapse on the second, third and fourth anniversary of the date of grant. Grants that have graded vesting over three years lapse one-third on each anniversary of the date of grant. Restricted shares subject to the restrictions mentioned above are considered to be nonvested shares under the accounting guidance for share-based payment and are not reflected as issued and outstanding shares until the restrictions lapse. At that time, the shares are released to the grantee and the Company records the issuance of the shares. At January 31, 2013, all unvested shares of restricted stock were excluded from issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The weighted average grant-date fair value of restricted stock granted during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $14.75, $17.72 and $15.89, respectively. The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9,156,000, $8,503,000 and $8,821,000, respectively. At January 31, 2013, there was $17,822,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.50 years.

In connection with the vesting of restricted stock during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased into treasury 129,568 shares, 90,104 shares and 54,732 shares, respectively, of Class A common stock to satisfy the employees’ related minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. These shares were placed in treasury with an aggregate cost basis of $1,963,000, $1,670,000 and $786,000, respectively.

Performance Shares

Performance shares may be granted to selected executives and the vesting of the shares is contingent upon meeting management objectives established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The management objectives may be company-wide or business unit performance goals and may include market conditions and service requirements. The performance period may not be less than one year. Performance shares will generally be granted at target levels and the ultimate number of shares earned will depend upon the degree performance goals are met at the end of the performance period. The fair value of performance shares that do not have a market condition are based on the closing price of the underlying stock on the date of grant and recorded as stock-based compensation cost over the requisite service period. If the performance goals are not met or below target, then any related recognized compensation costs will be reversed. If the performance goals are exceeded, additional compensation costs will be recorded, as applicable, up to the maximum specified in the grant. The fair value of performance shares that have a market condition is based on a Monte Carlo simulation and is recorded as stock-based compensation cost over the requisite service period. The cost is recognized even if the market condition is not satisfied, provided the service requirement is met.

In 2008, the Company granted 172,609 performance shares to selected key executives having a grant-date fair value of $36.38 per share. The performance period was May 1, 2008 to January 31, 2012. The performance goals were not satisfied. The cost of the grant was not recognized and the performance shares were canceled.

In April 2012, the Company granted 301,954 performance shares to selected key executives having a grant-date fair value of $20.74 per share. The performance shares vest if performance goals are achieved during the period from February 2012 to December 2015. The performance shares have a market condition and service requirement and the fair value was computed using a Monte Carlo simulation. The performance shares were granted at target levels and the ultimate number of shares earned range from 0% to 200% depending upon the degree the performance goals are met.

The following table provides a summary of the performance share activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	—		$	—
Granted	301,954		$	20.74
Vested	—		$	—
Forfeited	(6,617	)	$	20.74
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	295,337		$	20.74

The range of performance shares that can be earned as of January 31, 2013 is as follows:

PEFORMANCE PERIOD	Minimum Shares	Target Shares	Maximum Shares
February 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015	—	295,337	590,674

At January 31, 2013, there was $4,642,000 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested performances shares.

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S. Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic EPS. The Class A Common Units, which are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders.

The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The Class A common stock issuable in connection with a put or conversion of the 2014 Senior Notes, 2016 Senior Notes, 2018 Senior Notes and Series A preferred stock are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The loss from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012 were allocated solely to holders of common stock as the participating security holders do not share in the losses.

The reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted EPS computations is shown in the following table:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Numerators(in thousands)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	(15,652	)	$	(108,778	)	$	77,948
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			(2,119		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	(47,781		)	(124,178		)	64,022
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			2,119
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(47,781	)	$	(124,178	)	$	72,012
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	36,425		$	(86,486	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,697		)	—			(1,501		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	2,599			(101,886		)	44,740
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			1,501
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	2,599		$	(101,886	)	$	52,112
Denominators
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	172,621,723			168,170,650			155,485,243
Effect of stock options and restricted stock	—			—			550,730
Effect of convertible debt	—			—			13,755,158
Effect of convertible Class A Common Units	—			—			3,646,755
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (1)	172,621,723			168,170,650			173,437,886
Earnings Per Share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.41
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.42
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.29
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted (2)	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.30

(1) Incremental shares from dilutive options, restricted stock and convertible securities aggregating 49,642,605 and 45,856,959 for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive due to loss from continuing operations. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the conversion of preferred stock and 2016 Senior Notes aggregating 27,471,380 for the year ended January 31, 2011 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the if-converted method. Weighted-average options, restricted stock and performance shares of 4,105,670, 4,222,955 and 4,447,652 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

(2) The accounting guidance on earnings per share requires that the number of diluted common shares used in computing the diluted per-share amount for earnings from continuing operations also be used in computing the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss) even if those amounts are anti-dilutive to the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss). Certain dilutive common shares had such an effect for the year ended January 31, 2011.

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T. Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

Impairment of Real Estate

The Company reviews its real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. In cases where the Company does not expect to recover its carrying costs, an impairment charge is recorded. In order to determine whether the carrying costs are recoverable from estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the Company uses various assumptions that include future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon the disposition of the asset. If the carrying costs are not recoverable, the Company is required to record an impairment to reduce the carrying costs to estimated fair value. The assumptions used to estimate fair value are considered to be Level 2 or 3 inputs. The Company’s assumptions were based on current information. If the conditions mentioned above continue to deteriorate, or if the Company’s plans regarding its assets change, additional impairment charges may occur in the future.

The impairments recorded during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 represent write-downs to estimated fair value due to a change in events, such as a change in strategy for certain assets, bona fide third-party purchase offers or changes in certain assumptions, including estimated holding periods and current market conditions and the impact of these assumptions to the properties’ estimated future cash flows.

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in continuing operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Halle Building (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	$	30,200	$	—	$	—
Development property at Waterfront Station	Washington, D.C.	—		—		3,103
Other		460		235		1,660
		$	30,660	$	235	$	4,763

During 2012, preliminary negotiations with a potential tenant to lease a majority of the Halle Building were discontinued by the Company, as the Company was unwilling to invest the significant amount of capital necessary to execute the proposed lease. As a result, the Company began evaluating several long-term strategies for the building, as it has below average occupancy, has continued to lose tenants in 2012 and requires significant capital investment. The strategies considered included a near-term disposition of the asset in its current state, investing significant capital to re-tenant the space and hold on a long term basis, or invest additional capital to position the asset for sale, which may increase the sales price. The Company determined it is not likely to invest any significant additional capital and would pursue the repositioning of the asset for redevelopment through a joint venture or exploration of an outright sale. The change in strategy reduced the long-term hold probability and our estimated probability weighted undiscounted cash flows no longer exceed the carrying value of the asset requiring the Company to adjust the carrying value to its estimated fair value of $10,500,000. As such, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $30,200,000 during the year ended January 31, 2013.

In addition, the Company had impairments related to consolidated real estate assets that were disposed of during the periods presented. The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Portage, Michigan	$	2,263	$	3,435	$	—
White Oak Village (Specialty Retail Center)	Richmond, Virginia	1,566		—		—
250 Huron (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	—		10,257		2,040
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	Simi Valley, California	—		—		76,962
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Pueblo, Colorado	—		—		2,641
Other		425		—		—
		$	4,254	$	13,692	$	81,643

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In 2008, 250 Huron was vacated by its single tenant that occupied the entire building. A lease termination payment received by the Company was placed into escrow for the purpose of servicing the nonrecourse mortgage debt until new tenants for the building could be obtained. During 2010, the Company entered into an option to sell the building at a sales price that was below the carrying value, resulting in an impairment charge of $2,040,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. Unable to obtain the necessary lender approval for the purchaser to assume the nonrecourse mortgage debt, the option to sell expired in August 2011. Subsequently, the Company received a notice of default from the loan servicer. As a result, the Company no longer intended to hold the property long term and dramatically shortened its estimated holding period. This reduced estimate of future undiscounted cash flows was not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset, resulting in an impairment charge of $10,257,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The impairment, which was recorded prior to the ultimate disposition, resulted in the carrying value of the real estate being less than the nonrecourse mortgage. During December 2011, the lender sold the nonrecourse mortgage debt to a third party with whom the Company entered into negotiations to transfer the property to in full satisfaction of the outstanding nonrecourse mortgage debt balance. During January 2012, the Company transferred the property to the new nonrecourse mortgage debt holder in full satisfaction of the debt. As a result, the Company recorded a gain on disposition of $9,428,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012. Upon disposition, the Company reclassified all revenues and expenses, as well as the gain, to discontinued operations.

Occupancy levels and estimated future cash flows were significantly decreasing during 2010 at Simi Valley Town Center due to the consolidation of two anchor stores at the property, greater competition than originally anticipated and the general economic downturn. The Company had ongoing discussions with the mortgage lender regarding the performance of the property and the expectation that it would be unable to generate sufficient cash flow to cover the debt service of the nonrecourse mortgage note. During the year ended January 31, 2011, the mortgage lender determined it wanted to exit the investment by selling the nonrecourse mortgage note and the Company agreed to transfer the property to the purchaser of the nonrecourse mortgage upon a sale. Based on these events and changes in circumstances, the Company dramatically shortened its estimated asset holding period. As a result, estimated future undiscounted cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value and the asset was recorded at its estimated fair value, resulting in an impairment charge of $76,962,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. The impairment, which was recorded prior to the ultimate disposition in December 2010, resulted in the carrying value of the real estate being less than the nonrecourse mortgage. As a result, upon disposition, the Company recorded a gain of $46,802,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011. Upon disposition, the Company reclassified all revenues and expenses, as well as the gain, to discontinued operations.

In addition, the Company recorded impairments of real estate for other properties included in discontinued operations as described in the table above. These impairments represent a write down to the estimated fair value due to changes in events, related to a bona fide third-party purchase offer and consideration of current market conditions and the impact of these events to the properties’ estimated future cash flows.

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the non-recurring impairment of real estate (including discontinued operations) for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate	$	83,193	Indicative Bids	Indicative Bids	N/A (1)
Impairment of real estate	10,500		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	10.0%

(1) These fair value measurements were derived from five bona fide purchase offers from third party prospective buyers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The Company reviews its portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. An equity method investment’s value is impaired if management’s estimate of its fair value is less than the carrying value and the difference is deemed to be other-than-temporary. In order to arrive at the estimates of fair value, the Company uses varying assumptions that may include comparable sale prices, market discount rates, market capitalization rates and estimated future discounted cash flows specific to the geographic region and property type, which are considered to be Level 3 inputs. For newly opened properties, assumptions also include the timing of initial lease up at the property. In the event the initial lease up assumptions differ from actual results, estimated future discounted cash flows may vary resulting in impairment charges in future periods.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	—	$	35,674	$	35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,992
		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

The impairments recorded during the years ended January 31, 2012 and 2011 at Village at Gulfstream Park represent other-than-temporary impairments in the Company’s equity method investment. The specialty retail center was fully opened in February 2010 and was leased during the general economic downturn, which resulted in a longer initial lease up period than originally projected and increased rent concessions to the existing tenant base. Based on these conditions, management revised its estimate of future discounted cash flows, which are a key component in estimating fair value, resulting in an impairment charge of $35,000,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. During the year ended January 31, 2012, the general economic conditions continued to negatively impact the operating results at the specialty retail center. The specialty retail center continued to experience a slower than anticipated lease-up period and had not reached the expected level of cash flows used in previous estimates of fair value. Based on these conditions, management revised its estimate of future discounted cash flows downward. As a result, the Company’s equity method investment was recorded at its estimated fair value, resulting in an additional impairment charge of $35,674,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company disposed of its equity method investment in Village at Gulfstream Park.

The impairments recorded during the year ended January 31, 2011 at Central Station, a mixed-use land development project in Chicago, Illinois, represent other-than-temporary impairments in the Company’s investments of four unconsolidated entities that hold investments in certain condominium buildings. Due to the continued price deterioration of the Chicago condominium market, the Company made a strategic business decision during the year ended January 31, 2011 to rent some of the condominium units. This decision combined with other changes in circumstances resulted in a reduction of estimated discounted cash flows expected from these entities, which are a key component in the associated fair value estimates. As a result, the investments in the unconsolidated entities were recorded at these reduced estimated fair values as of January 31, 2011, resulting in the impairment charges during the year ended January 31, 2011.

Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews each project under development to determine whether it is probable the project will be developed. If management determines that the project will not be developed, project costs are written off as an abandoned development project cost. The Company abandons certain projects under development for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, changes in local market conditions, increases in construction or financing costs or third party challenges related to entitlements or public financing. The Company wrote off abandoned development projects of $26,850,000, $8,838,000 and $9,195,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

U. Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

For the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $7,096,000, $9,590,000 and $(21,035,000), respectively, as gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt. The amount for 2012 primarily relates to a gain on extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt of $9,425,000 at Terminal Tower, an office building in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Also, during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company closed on a transaction involving a defaulted nonrecourse mortgage which had a carrying value of $73,500,000 at January 31, 2012. The nonrecourse mortgage consisted of a promissory note ("A note") that was subject to a subordinated participation ("B note"). During 2012, the B note holder bought out the A note holder's interest and became the sole holder of the entire nonrecourse mortgage. Concurrent with this transaction, the B note holder applied restricted cash, which represented accumulated cash flow swept and retained by the loan servicer, of approximately $12,300,000 to the outstanding principal balance and the Company signed a forbearance agreement that included a further reduction of the outstanding principal balance to $40,000,000. The new lender has agreed to not continue to prosecute the foreclosure proceedings for two years as long as the Company complies with the terms of the forbearance agreement. The forbearance agreement increases the interest rate to 9% per annum and requires a participation payment in the amount equal to 50% of any net proceeds, as defined in the forbearance agreement, in excess of $40,000,000 in the event the Company sells the property during the two-year forbearance period. Under the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructuring, no gain was recorded on the transaction and all amounts paid to the lender for interest, principal or applicable participation fees during the two-year forbearance period will be applied to reduce the carrying value of the liability. Upon the ultimate settlement of the nonrecourse mortgage, a gain will be recognized in an amount equal to the then carrying value of the liability in excess of $40,000,000.

The amounts for the year ended January 31, 2012 include gains of $15,101,000 on extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt at a mixed-use development project located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and $5,329,000 related to the early extinguishment of Urban Development Action Grant loans on Avenue at Tower City Center, a specialty retail center located in Cleveland, Ohio. These gains were offset by a non-tax deductible loss of $10,800,000 related to the exchange of a portion of the 2016 Senior Notes for Class A common stock. The amounts for the year ended January 31, 2011 include a $31,689,000 loss related to the exchange of a portion of the Company’s 2016 Senior Notes for Class A common stock, offset by a $2,472,000 gain on early extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt at Botanica on the Green and Crescent Flats, apartment communities located in Denver, Colorado, a $6,297,000 gain related to the exchange of a portion of the 2011, 2015 and 2017 Senior Notes for Series A preferred stock and a $1,896,000 gain on the early extinguishment of a portion of the 2011 and 2017 Senior Notes.

V. Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties

The following table lists rental properties included in discontinued operations:

Property	Location	Square Feet/ Number of Units	Period Disposed	Year Ended 1/31/13	Year Ended 1/31/12	Year Ended 1/31/11
Commercial Group:
Fairmont Plaza	San Jose, California	335,000 square feet	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
White Oak Village	Richmond, Virginia	843,000 square feet	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quebec Square	Denver, Colorado	739,000 square feet	Q1-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ritz-Carlton hotel	Cleveland, Ohio	206 rooms	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
250 Huron	Cleveland, Ohio	119,000 square feet	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	Washington, D.C.	631,000 square feet	Q2-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Charleston Marriott hotel	Charleston, West Virginia	352 rooms	Q1-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Simi Valley Town Center	Simi Valley, California	612,000 square feet	Q4-2010	—	—	Yes
Saddle Rock Village	Aurora, Colorado	294,000 square feet	Q3-2010	—	—	Yes
Six triple net lease properties	Various	487,000 square feet	Various (1)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Residential Group:
Emerald Palms	Miami, Florida	505 units	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Southfield	Whitemarsh, Maryland	212 units	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
101 San Fernando	San Jose, California	323 units	Q2-2010	—	—	Yes

(1) Includes three triple net lease properties disposed of during Q3-2012, two triple net lease properties disposed of during Q2-2012 and one triple net lease property disposed of during Q4-2010.

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The following table summarizes the operating results related to discontinued operations:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	26,456		$	67,458		$	117,193
Expenses
Operating expenses	11,733			34,784			61,498
Depreciation and amortization	6,159			14,139			22,935
Impairment of real estate	4,254			13,692			81,643
	22,146			62,615			166,076
Interest expense	(7,262		)	(14,175		)	(22,969		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(243		)	(1,257		)	(2,611		)
Loss of extinguishment of debt	(464		)	—			—
Interest income	20			22			40
Gain on disposition of rental properties	100,900			133,554			51,303
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	97,261			122,987			(23,120		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	43,832			17,017			(11,250		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	53,429			105,970			(11,870		)
Noncontrolling interests
Gain on disposition of rental properties	965			81,758			4,211
Operating earnings from rental properties	387			1,920			3,819
	1,352			83,678			8,030
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	52,077		$	22,292		$	(19,900	)

The following table summarizes the pre-tax gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012		2011
	(in thousands)
Apartment Communities:
Emerald Palms	$	45,845		$	—	$	—
Southfield	13,445			—		—
101 San Fernando	—			—		6,204
Office Buildings:
Fairmont Plaza	26,877			—		—
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	—			111,738		—
250 Huron	—			9,428		—
Specialty Retail Centers:
Quebec Square	8,879			—		—
White Oak Village	(714		)	—		—
Saddle Rock Village	—			—		(1,428		)
Triple net lease properties	6,568			—		(275		)
Hotels:
Charleston Marriott	—			9,957		—
Ritz-Carlton	—			2,431		—
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	—			—		46,802
	$	100,900		$	133,554	$	51,303

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W. Class A Common Units

Master Contribution Agreement

The Company and certain of its affiliates entered into a Master Contribution and Sale Agreement (the “Master Contribution Agreement”) with Bruce C. Ratner (“Mr. Ratner”), an Executive Vice President and Director of the Company, and certain entities and individuals affiliated with Mr. Ratner (the “BCR Entities”) on August 14, 2006. Pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, on November 8, 2006, the Company issued Class A Common Units (“Units”) in a jointly-owned limited liability company to the BCR Entities in exchange for their interests in a total of 30 retail, office and residential operating properties, and certain service companies, all in the greater New York City metropolitan area. The Company accounted for the issuance of the Units in exchange for the noncontrolling interests under the purchase method of accounting. The Units may be exchanged for one of the following forms of consideration at the Company’s sole discretion: (i) an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock or, (ii) cash based on a formula using the average closing price of the Class A common stock at the time of conversion or, (iii) a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company has no rights to redeem or repurchase the Units. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, 3,646,755 Units were outstanding. The carrying value of the Units of $186,021,000 is included as noncontrolling interests at January 31, 2013 and 2012.

Also pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, the Company and Mr. Ratner agreed that certain projects under development would remain owned jointly until such time as each individual project was completed and achieved “stabilization.” As each of the development projects achieves stabilization, it is valued and the Company, in its discretion, chooses among various options for the ownership of the project following stabilization consistent with the Master Contribution Agreement. The development projects were not covered by the Tax Protection Agreement (the “Tax Protection Agreement”) that the parties entered into in connection with the Master Contribution Agreement. The Tax Protection Agreement indemnified the BCR Entities included in the initial closing against taxes payable by reason of any subsequent sale of certain operating properties.

In accordance with the terms of the Tax Protection Agreement, the Company made no payments to the BCR Entities for tax indemnification during the year ended January 31, 2013. During the years ended January 31, 2012 and January 31, 2011, the Company paid the BCR Entities $1,074,000 and $1,695,000 for tax indemnification.

New York Times and Twelve MetroTech Center

Two of the development projects, New York Times, an office building located in Manhattan, New York and Twelve MetroTech Center, an office building located in Brooklyn, New York, achieved stabilization in 2008. The Company elected to cause certain of its affiliates to acquire for cash the BCR Entities’ interests in the two projects pursuant to agreements dated May 6, 2008 and May 12, 2008, respectively. In accordance with the agreements, the applicable BCR Entities assigned and transferred their interests in the two projects to affiliates of the Company and will receive approximately $121,000,000 over a 15 year period. An affiliate of the Company has also agreed to indemnify the applicable BCR Entity against taxes payable by it by reason of a subsequent sale or other disposition of one of the projects. The tax indemnity provided by the affiliate of the Company expires on December 31, 2014 and is similar to the indemnities provided for the operating properties under the Tax Protection Agreement.

The consideration exchanged by the Company for the BCR Entities’ interest in the two development projects has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Pursuant to the agreements, the BCR Entities received an initial cash amount of $49,249,000. The Company calculated the net present value of the remaining payments over the 15 year period using a discounted interest rate. This initial discounted amount of $56,495,000 was recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and will be accreted up to the total liability through interest expense over the 15 year period using the effective interest method.

X. Capital Stock

Common Stock

The Company’s authorized common stock consists of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The economic rights of each class of common stock are identical, but the voting rights differ. The Class A common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect 25% of the members of the Company’s board of directors, while the Class B common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect the remaining 75% of the Company’s board of directors. When the Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class, each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Class B Common Stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a share-for-share basis at the option of the holder.

On May 5, 2011 and January 27, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock as described in Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt. As part of the exchange, the Company issued 13,218,332 shares of Class A common stock.

In addition, the Company issued 13,852,435 shares of Class A common stock in exchange for Series A preferred stock as described below.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Preferred Stock

The Company’s Amended Articles of Incorporation authorize the Company to issue, from time to time, shares of preferred stock. The Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A preferred stock") ranks junior to all of the Company’s existing and future debt obligations, including convertible or exchangeable debt securities; senior to the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock and any future equity securities that by their terms rank junior to the Series A preferred stock with respect to distribution rights or payments upon the Company’s liquidation, winding-up or dissolution; equal with future series of preferred stock or other equity securities that by their terms are on a parity with the Series A preferred stock; and junior to any future equity securities that by their terms rank senior to the Series A preferred stock.

Holders may convert the Series A preferred stock at their option, into shares of Class A common stock, at any time. Upon conversion, the holder would receive approximately 3.3 shares of Class A common stock per $50 liquidation preference of Series A preferred stock, based on an initial conversion price of $15.12 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The Company may elect to mandatorily convert some or all of the Series A preferred stock if the Daily Volume Weighted Average Price of its Class A common stock equals or exceeds 150% of the initial conversion price then in effect for at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. If the Company elects to mandatorily convert some or all of the Series A preferred stock, the Company must make a dividend make-whole payment on the Series A preferred stock equal to the total value of the aggregate amount of dividends that would have accrued and become payable from March 2010 to March 2013, less any dividends already paid on the Series A preferred stock. The dividend make-whole payment is payable in cash or shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s option. In the event the Company does not declare and pay a Series A preferred stock dividend on a quarterly dividend payment date, as set forth in the Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company, then such dividend shall accrue on a daily basis and accumulate to the extent not paid on such date, and the conversion rate of the Series A preferred stock will be subject to adjustment. In addition, the holders of the Series A preferred stock are entitled to elect one additional Director of the Company if dividends payable on such preferred stock are in arrears for eight consecutive or non-consecutive quarterly periods.

On March 4, 2010, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of three separate series of the Company’s 2011, 2015 and 2017 Senior Notes. Under the terms of the agreements, these holders agreed to exchange their notes for a new issue of Series A preferred stock. Amounts exchanged in each series are as follows: $51,176,000 of 2011 Senior Notes, $121,747,000 of 2015 Senior Notes and $5,826,000 of 2017 Senior Notes, which were exchanged for $50,664,000, $114,442,000 and $4,894,000 of Series A preferred stock, respectively. The Company also issued an additional $50,000,000 of Series A preferred stock for cash pursuant to separate, privately negotiated purchase agreements. Net proceeds from the issuance, net of the cost of an equity call hedge transaction described below and offering expenses, were $26,900,000. The closing of the exchanges and the issuance described above occurred on March 9, 2010 and the Company issued approximately 4,400,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at a value of $220,000,000.

On October 16, 2012 and December 13, 2012, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its Series A Preferred Stock to exchange such stock for shares of the Company's Class A common stock. Under the terms of the agreements, holders exchanged $209,447,600 in aggregate amount of liquidation preference consisting of 4,188,952 shares, of Series A preferred stock, for 13,852,435 shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The amount of common shares issued was equivalent to the initial conversion price of $15.12 per share of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company made cash payments of $19,069,000 to the holders for additional exchange consideration, including dividends that would have been payable on December 17, 2012 and March 15, 2013. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversion of convertible preferred stock, the cash inducement payments were recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. After the October 16, 2012 and December 13, 2012 exchange transactions, there are only 211,038 shares of Series A preferred stock at an aggregate amount of liquidation preference of $10,552,000 at January 31, 2013.

On February 26, 2013, the Company announced its intention to redeem all of its outstanding Series A preferred stock shares on March 15, 2013. From January 31,2013 to March 14, 2013, 109,768 shares of Series A preferred stock were converted into 362,990 shares of Class A common stock in accordance with the original terms of the Series A preferred stock. On March 15, 2013, the Company redeemed the remaining 101,270 shares of Series A preferred stock for approximately $5,100,000, the aggregate amount of liquidation preference plus the dividend that was due and payable on March 15, 2013.

In connection with the preferred stock issuance described above, the Company entered into equity call hedge transactions. The equity call hedge transactions are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution of the Company’s Class A common stock upon conversion of the Series A preferred stock. The net effect of the equity call hedge transactions, from the Company’s perspective, is to approximate an effective conversion price of $18.27 per share. The terms of the Series A preferred stock are not affected by the equity call hedge transactions.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

On March 13, 2013, the Company and the counterparties settled the equity call hedge transaction. As a result, the Company received 765,134 shares of Class A common stock and cash payments of $10,231,000. In accordance with accounting guidance on equity hedge transactions, amounts received upon settlement of equity call hedge transactions in which the Company has the choice of net share settlement or net cash settlement are reflected as an increase to additional paid in capital.

The Company declared and paid Series A preferred stock dividends of $13,060,000, $15,400,000 and $11,807,000 during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Undeclared Series A preferred stock dividends were $92,000 at January 31, 2013. Effective February 1, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors declared cash dividends on the outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock of $185,000 for the period from December 15, 2012 to March 14, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2013, which will be paid on March 15, 2013.

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Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)

Revenues from real estate operations and earnings (loss) before income taxes have been reclassified for consolidated operating properties disposed of and included in discontinued operations.

	Quarter Ended
	January 31, 2013			October 31, 2012			July 31, 2012			April 30, 2012
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	305,938		$	286,509		$	253,772		$	288,468
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	(44,198	)	$	(34,439	)	$	(26,279	)	$	25,157
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	51,770		$	(18,809	)	$	(47,567	)	$	18,902
Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share(1)	$	0.28		$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.11
Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share(1)	$	0.25		$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.11

	Quarter Ended
	January 31, 2012			October 31, 2011			July 31, 2011			April 30, 2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	271,774		$	248,032		$	235,727		$	296,085
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	(132,510	)	$	756		$	(19,014	)	$	41,583
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	(109,236	)	$	(40,651	)	$	5,508		$	42,493
Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share(1)	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.24	)	$	0.03		$	0.25
Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share(1)	$	(0.65	)	$	(0.24	)	$	0.03		$	0.23

(1) The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic earnings per share (“EPS”). The Class A Common Units are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders. The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net earnings less the allocable undistributed earnings of all participating securities by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the effect of applying the if-converted method to the Class A Common Units, convertible debt securities, convertible preferred stock and the potential dilutive effect of the Company’s stock plan by adjusting the denominator using the treasury stock method. The sum of the four quarters’ EPS may not equal the annual EPS due to the weighting of stock and option activity occurring during the year and the exclusion of dilutive securities from the computation during loss periods.

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Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS

The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or furnishes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Securities Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this annual report, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, which includes the CEO and CFO. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of January 31, 2013.

In connection with the rules, the Company continues to review and document its disclosure controls and procedures, including the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and ensuring that the Company’s systems evolve with the business.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of the President and CEO and CFO, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:

(1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions involving our assets;

(2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

(3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our management has used the framework set forth in the report entitled “Internal Control – Integrated Framework” published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Based on our evaluation under the framework in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework,” our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 31, 2013.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2013 has been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as stated in their report, which appears on page 81 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company recently opened the Barclays Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. Accordingly, appropriate internal controls over the financial reporting of the Arena operating results have been designed and implemented.

In connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Securities Exchange Act, the Company's management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that there were no other changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, that occurred during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Respectfully,

/s/ David J. LaRue

David J. LaRue

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Robert G. O’Brien

Robert G. O’Brien

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

(a) Information about our Directors will be contained in the “Election of Directors” section of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Pursuant to General Instruction G of Form 10-K and Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K, information about Executive Officers of the Company is reported in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(c) The disclosure of delinquent filers, if any, under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will be contained in the “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting/Compliance” section of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company has a separately-designated standing audit committee. Information about the Company’s audit committee and the audit committee financial expert will be contained in the “Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors” section of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company’s Code of Legal and Ethical Conduct can be found on the Company’s website at www.forestcity.net under “Investors -Corporate Governance” and is also available in print, free of charge, to any shareholder upon written request addressed to Corporate Secretary, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Suite 1360, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Additional information about the Company’s Code of Legal and Ethical Conduct will be contained in the “Corporate Governance” section of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company intends to disclose on its website any amendment to, or waiver of, any provision of this code applicable to its directors and executive officers that would otherwise be required to be disclosed under the rules of the SEC or New York Stock Exchange.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this item will be contained in the “Director Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Discussion & Analysis,” “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of Control” and “Executive Compensation Tables” sections of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item will be contained in the “Election of Directors,” “Principal Security Holders” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” sections of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information required by this item will be contained in the “Corporate Governance – Independence Determinations” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” sections of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item will be contained in the “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services” section of the definitive proxy statement, to be filed in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 13, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules

(a) List of Documents filed as part of this report.

1. Financial statements and supplementary data included in Part II, Item 8:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets – January 31, 2013 and 2012

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Supplementary Data – Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)

2. Financial statements and schedules required by Part II, Item 8 are included in Part IV, Item 15(c):

	Page No.
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011	146
Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 with reconciliations for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011	147

Schedules other than those listed above are omitted for the reason that they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. Columns omitted from schedules filed have been omitted because the information is not applicable.

3. Exhibits – see (b) starting on next page.

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(b) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Document
3.1	-	Amended Articles of Incorporation of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., restated effective October 1, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
3.1.1	-	Certificate of Amendment by Directors to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., dated March 4, 2010 (setting forth Section C(2), Article IV, Preferred Stock Designation of the Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
3.1.2	-	Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., dated June 25, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
3.2	-	Code of Regulations, as amended August 11, 2010 (Corrected), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
4.1	-	Senior Note Indenture, dated as of May 19, 2003, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc., as issuer, and The Bank of New York, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2003 (File No. 1-4372).
4.2	-	Form of 7.625% Senior Note due 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2003 (File No. 1-4372).
4.3	-	Form of 7.375% Senior Note due 2034, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on February 10, 2004 (File No. 1-4372).
4.3.1	-	Form of 7.375% Senior Note due 2034, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012 (File No. 1-4372).
4.4	-	Form of 6.50% Senior Note due 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
4.5	-	Indenture, dated as of October 7, 2009, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc., as issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, including as Exhibit A thereto, the Form of 3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Note due 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 (File No. 1-4372).
4.5.1	-	First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 21, 2010, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc., as issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, supplemental to Indenture dated as of October 7, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
4.6	-	Indenture, dated as of October 26, 2009, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc., as issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, including as Exhibit A thereto, the Form of 5.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2016, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 26, 2009 (File No. 1-4372).
4.7	-	Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2011, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon Company Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, including, as Exhibit A thereto, the Form of 4.25% Convertible Senior Note due 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 19, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
9.1	-	Voting Agreement, dated November 8, 2006, by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc., RMS Limited Partnership, Powell Partners, Limited, Joseph M. Shafran and Bruce C. Ratner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2007 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.1	-	Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.2	-	Supplemental Unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1997 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.3	-	Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, effective as of January 1, 1999, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1999 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.3.1	-	First Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, effective as of October 1, 1999, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).

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Exhibit Number		Description of Document
+10.3.2	-	Second Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, effective as of December 31, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.4	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.4.1	-	First Amendment to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008), effective as of December 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.5	-	Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective as of January 1, 1999, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1999 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.5.1	-	First Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective October 1, 1999, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-38912).
+10.5.2	-	Second Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective March 10, 2000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-38912).
+10.5.3	-	Third Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective March 12, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2004 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.5.4	-	Fourth Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective as of December 31, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.5.5	-	Fifth Amendment to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective as of March 26, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.5.6	-	Sixth Amendment to Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors, effective as of December 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.6	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors (As Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.6.1	-	First Amendment to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Nonemployee Directors (As Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2008), effective December 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.7	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated as of June 19, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.8	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated as of June 19, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.9	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Senior Management Short-Term Incentive Plan (Effective February 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.10	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Senior Management Long-Term Incentive Plan (Effective February 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.11	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Amended Board of Directors Compensation Policy, effective February 1, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.12	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Unfunded Nonqualified Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executives (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2008), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.59 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.13	-	Amended and Restated Form of Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, effective as of March 25, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).

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Exhibit Number		Description of Document
+10.14	-	Amended and Restated Form of Restricted Stock Agreement, effective as of March 25, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.15	-	Form of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Performance Shares Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.16	-	Form of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.66 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.17	-	Form of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Restricted Shares Agreement for Nonemployee Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.67 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2008 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.18	-	Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 1994 Stock Plan (As Amended and Restated as of June 16, 2010), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.19	-	Employment Agreement, dated September 22, 2011, by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and David J. LaRue, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 26, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.20	-	Agreement regarding death benefits entered into on May 31, 1999, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and David J. LaRue, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.21	-	Employment Agreement, dated September 22, 2011, by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Robert G. O’Brien, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 26, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.22	-	Agreement regarding death benefits entered into on May 31, 1999, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Robert G. O’Brien, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2009 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.23	-	Employment Agreement entered into on July 20, 2005, effective February 1, 2005, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Charles A. Ratner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.23.1	-	First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2006, by and among Charles A. Ratner and Forest City Enterprises, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2006 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.24	-	Employment Agreement entered into on July 20, 2005, effective February 1, 2005, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and James A. Ratner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.24.1	-	First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2006, by and among James A. Ratner and Forest City Enterprises, Inc, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2006 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.25	-	Employment Agreement entered into on July 20, 2005, effective February 1, 2005, between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Ronald A. Ratner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2005 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.25.1	-	First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2006, by and among Ronald A. Ratner and Forest City Enterprises, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2006 (File No. 1-4372).
+10.26	-	Employment Agreement, effective November 9, 2006, by and among Bruce C. Ratner and Forest City Enterprises, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2006 (File No. 1-4372).
10.27	-	Master Contribution and Sale Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2006, by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc., certain entities affiliated with Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Forest City Master Associates III, LLC, certain entities affiliated with Forest City Master Associates III, LLC, certain entities affiliated with Bruce C. Ratner and certain individuals affiliated with Bruce C. Ratner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Form  10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009 (File No. 1-4372). Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
10.28	-	Registration Rights Agreement by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and the holders of BCR Units listed on Schedule A thereto dated November 8, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on November 7, 2007 (Registration No. 333-147201).

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Exhibit Number		Description of Document
10.29	-	Form of Exchange Agreement, pertaining to 5.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2016, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
10.30	-	Form of Exchange Agreement, pertaining to pertaining to Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 16, 2012 (File No. 1-4372).
10.31	-	Form of Exchange Agreement, pertaining to pertaining to Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2012 (File No. 1-4372).
10.32	-	Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2013, by and among Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, as Borrower, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent and the banks named therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2013 (File No. 1-4372).
10.33	-	Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt, dated as of February 21, 2013, by and among Forest City Enterprises, Inc., as Guarantor, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent and the banks named therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2013 (File No. 1-4372).
10.34	-	Pledge Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2010, by Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., KeyBank National Association, as Agent for itself and the other banks, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2010 (File No. 1-4372).
10.34.1	-	First Amendment to Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2011, by Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., KeyBank National Association, as Agent for itself and the other banks, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2011 (File No. 1-4372).
10.34.2	-	Second Amendment to Pledge Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2013, by Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., KeyBank National Association, as Agent for itself and the other banks, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2013 (File No. 1-4372).
*21	-	Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
*23.1	-	Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
*23.2	-	Consent of McGladrey, LLP.
*24	-	Powers of attorney.
*31.1	-	Principal Executive Officer’s Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*31.2	-	Principal Financial Officer’s Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*32.1	-	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*99.1	-	Uptown Housing Partners, LP Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and Statements of Operations, Statements of Partners’ Equity (Deficit), and Statements of Cash Flows for the years in the period ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, including the Notes thereto.
**101	-	The following financial information from Forest City Enterprises, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

+	Management contract or compensatory arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 6.
*	Filed herewith.
**	Submitted electronically herewith.

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(c) Financial Statements Schedules

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions		Balance at End of Period
	(in thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
January 31, 2013	$	25,875	$	6,016	$	6,033	$	25,858
January 31, 2012	$	31,192	$	5,439	$	10,756	$	25,875
January 31, 2011	$	33,825	$	7,242	$	9,875	$	31,192
Valuation reserve on other investments
January 31, 2013	$	5,168	$	109	$	—	$	5,277
January 31, 2012	$	4,881	$	287	$	—	$	5,168
January 31, 2011	$	4,820	$	61	$	—	$	4,881
Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets
January 31, 2013	$	55,330	$	4,025	$	6,073	$	53,282
January 31, 2012	$	61,744	$	1,962	$	8,376	$	55,330
January 31, 2011	$	58,396	$	8,932	$	5,584	$	61,744

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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Office Buildings and Hotel		(in thousands)
2 Hanson Place	Brooklyn, NY	$	104,626	$	—	$	108,940	$	3,661	$	—	$	112,601	$	112,601	$	19,159	2004	(1)
4930 Oakton	Skokie, IL	—		670		1,842		2,554		1,081		3,985		5,066		573		2006	(1)
Ballston Common Office Center	Arlington, VA	44,170		7,301		45,964		5,495		7,301		51,459		58,760		9,105		2005	(1)
Colorado Studios	Denver, CO	—		899		1,085		49		948		1,085		2,033		577		2007	(1)
Commerce Court	Pittsburgh, PA	24,727		3,432		20,873		2,534		3,432		23,407		26,839		6,681		2007	(1)
Edgeworth Building	Richmond, VA	19,207		942		29,353		2,033		951		31,377		32,328		3,751		2006	(1)
Eleven MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	61,000		—		41,290		8,835		6,270		43,855		50,125		19,742		1995	(1)
Fifteen MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	250,000		3,762		163,414		8,488		—		175,664		175,664		32,486		2003	(1)
Halle Building	Cleveland, OH	11,311		503		9,776		33,217		4,821		38,675		43,496		36,403		1986	(1)
Harlem Center	Manhattan, NY	31,445		—		31,672		8,362		—		40,034		40,034		6,751		2003	(1)
Higbee Building	Cleveland, OH	15,624		2,452		21,261		58,727		4,962		77,478		82,440		11,400		1990	(1)
Illinois Science and Technology Park
- 4901 Searle (A)	Skokie, IL	21,305		837		16,227		4,491		1,674		19,881		21,555		2,829		2006	(1)
- 8025 Lamon (P)	Skokie, IL	15,400		978		6,426		20,078		1,957		25,525		27,482		2,516		2006	(1)
-8030 Lamon (J)	Skokie, IL	—		1,325		17,376		101		1,325		17,477		18,802		1,055		2010	(1)
- 8045 Lamon (Q)	Skokie, IL	19,082		3,301		21,198		28,486		6,601		46,384		52,985		5,264		2007	(1)
Johns Hopkins-855 North Wolfe Street	Baltimore, MD	70,871		7,314		76,318		11,579		7,314		87,897		95,211		8,022		2008	(1)
Johns Hopkins Parking Garage	Baltimore, MD	—		1,600		26,185		—		1,600		26,185		27,785		87		2012	(1)
Mesa del Sol - 5600 University SE	Albuquerque, NM	606		868		4,625		—		868		4,625		5,493		1,521		2006	(1)
Mesa del Sol - Aperture Center	Albuquerque, NM	—		834		3,010		—		834		3,010		3,844		920		2008	(1)
Mesa del Sol - Fidelity	Albuquerque, NM	23,284		5,003		29,872		—		5,003		29,872		34,875		2,003		2008	(1)
New York Times	Manhattan, NY	640,000		91,737		375,931		137,269		141,479		463,458		604,937		49,100		2007	(1)
Nine MetroTech Center North	Brooklyn, NY	61,996		—		64,303		4,250		380		68,173		68,553		22,039		1997	(1)
One MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	166,480		—		212,153		51,596		23,543		240,206		263,749		101,153		1991	(1)
One Pierrepont Plaza	Brooklyn, NY	3,907		—		86,863		96,180		558		182,485		183,043		99,097		1988	(1)
Post Office Plaza (MK Ferguson)	Cleveland, OH	15,197		—		57,213		24,219		—		81,432		81,432		37,112		1990	(1)
Richmond Office Park	Richmond, VA	64,189		11,766		88,632		6,533		11,766		95,165		106,931		14,171		2007	(1)
Sheraton Station Square Hotel	Pittsburgh, PA	42,615		2,172		53,153		4,656		2,180		57,801		59,981		19,239		1998	(1)
Skylight Office Tower	Cleveland, OH	27,910		2,500		32,695		33,009		—		68,204		68,204		35,119		1991	(1)
Stapleton-3055 Roslyn	Denver, CO	4,554		225		7,523		877		225		8,400		8,625		1,033		2006	(1)
Ten MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	40,000		3,680		95,234		3,856		9,265		93,505		102,770		48,202		1992	(1)
Terminal Tower	Cleveland, OH	5,500		—		29,422		79,919		—		109,341		109,341		54,143		1983	(1)
Twelve MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	45,000		—		42,344		16,141		1,847		56,638		58,485		8,938		2004	(1)
Two MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	75,414		—		155,280		32,352		7,137		180,495		187,632		64,744		1990	(1)
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	49,563		—		41,146		10,665		—		51,811		51,811		8,389		2004	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	885		2,424		71,887		2,965		2,424		74,852		77,276		19,250		Various	(1)
Office Buildings and Hotel Subtotal		$	1,955,868	$	156,525	$	2,090,486	$	703,177	$	257,746	$	2,692,442	$	2,950,188	$	752,574

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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition			Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs			Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Retail
Antelope Valley Mall	Palmdale, CA	$	96,158	$	1,492	$	58,028	$	69,120		$	10,078	$	118,562	$	128,640	$	40,561	1999	(1)
Atlantic Center Site V	Brooklyn, NY	3,641		—		3,238		1,485			1,047		3,676		4,723		1,147		1998	(1)
Avenue at Tower City Center	Cleveland, OH	25,557		—		174,726		24,784			192		199,318		199,510		96,235		1990	(1)
Ballston Common Mall	Arlington, VA	45,924		170		18,069		66,838			442		84,635		85,077		42,995		1986	(1)
Brooklyn Commons	Brooklyn, NY	21,967		—		23,794		1,688			20,017		5,465		25,482		1,335		2004	(1)
Galleria at Sunset	Henderson, NV	149,604		14,965		161,893		884			30,799		146,943		177,742		37,811		1996	(1)
Mall at Robinson	Pittsburgh, PA	77,520		5,475		101,086		1,383			6,151		101,793		107,944		30,114		2001	(1)
Northfield at Stapleton	Denver, CO	43,401		4,830		80,687		84,132			25,235		144,414		169,649		24,965		2005	(1)
Orchard Town Center	Westminster, CO	62,939		31,129		99,139		16,850			30,945		116,173		147,118		16,355		2008	(1)
Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook, IL	74,621		20,271		95,390		21,656			21,031		116,286		137,317		17,791		2007	(1)
Promenade in Temecula	Temecula, CA	164,105		5,837		59,319		145,294			17,574		192,876		210,450		37,983		1999	(1)
Quartermaster Plaza	Philadelphia, PA	66,018		36,443		32,325		1,348			35,340		34,776		70,116		12,083		2004	(1)
Shops at Wiregrass	Tampa, FL	104,325		28,842		109,587		1,373			33,786		106,016		139,802		15,084		2008	(1)
Short Pump Town Center	Richmond, VA	149,649		20,023		136,172		14,133			15,124		155,204		170,328		29,466		2003	(1)
South Bay Galleria	Redondo Beach, CA	119,049		1,297		108,236		28,965			8,144		130,354		138,498		31,499		1985	(1)
Station Square	Pittsburgh, PA	24,814		5,989		27,519		19,154			6,279		46,383		52,662		20,317		1994	(1)
The Yards - Boilermaker Shops	Washington, D.C.	10,267		529		12,468		—			529		12,468		12,997		31		2012	(1)
Tower City Parking	Cleveland, OH	1,443		2,317		11,789		15,325			2,036		27,395		29,431		11,281		1990	(1)
Victoria Gardens	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	197,398		19,272		175,662		40,158			10,242		224,850		235,092		35,598		2004	(1)
Westchester's Ridge Hill	Yonkers, NY	472,000		236,692		661,705		—			236,692		661,705		898,397		21,818		2011	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	17,009		14,222		24,287		9,766			21,102		27,173		48,275		7,964		Various	(1)
Retail Subtotal		$	1,927,409	$	449,795	$	2,175,119	$	564,336		$	532,785	$	2,656,465	$	3,189,250	$	532,433
Arena
Barclays Center	Brooklyn, NY	$	429,041	$	—	$	890,213	$	—		$	—	$	890,213	$	890,213	$	8,699	2012	(1)
Apartments
100 Landsdowne Street	Cambridge, MA	$	45,000	$	728	$	60,020	$	(145	)	$	819	$	59,784	$	60,603	$	11,618	2005	(1)
1251 S. Michigan	Chicago, IL	9,521		97		13,978		758			106		14,727		14,833		2,405		2006	(1)
American Cigar Company	Richmond, VA	11,530		1,395		23,533		422			1,356		23,994		25,350		3,694		2000	(1)
Ashton Mill	Cumberland, RI	17,290		2,885		33,844		9,846			3,242		43,333		46,575		7,503		2005	(1)
Botanica Eastbridge	Denver, CO	10,302		765		13,698		—			765		13,698		14,463		213		2012	(1)
Brookview Place	Dayton, OH	2,336		155		4,588		161			155		4,749		4,904		3,459		1979	(1)
Cameron Kinney	Richmond, VA	18,000		2,340		23,206		3,322			2,468		26,400		28,868		3,885		2007	(1)
Cedar Place	Lansing, MI	3,993		399		7,000		193			399		7,193		7,592		3,370		1974	(1)
Consolidated-Carolina	Richmond, VA	21,290		1,028		30,425		1,382			1,032		31,803		32,835		6,607		2003	(1)
Cutter's Ridge at Tobacco Row	Richmond, VA	—		389		4,356		(128		)	389		4,228		4,617		948		2006	(1)

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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Apartments (continued)
Drake	Philadelphia, PA	27,696		1,353		38,104		8,132		1,353		46,236		47,589		12,283		1998	(1)
Easthaven at the Village	Beachwood, OH	26,126		7,919		39,768		7,546		8,087		47,146		55,233		17,651		1994	(1)
Forest Trace	Lauderhill, FL	38,907		4,356		41,505		1,826		4,512		43,175		47,687		12,416		2000	(1)
Foundry Lofts	Washington, D.C.	45,626		2,086		52,806		3,265		2,086		56,071		58,157		1,872		2011	(1)
Grand Lowry Lofts	Denver, CO	17,485		1,448		22,726		2,058		1,605		24,627		26,232		4,803		2000	(1)
Hamel Mill Lofts	Haverhill, MA	41,361		3,974		72,902		621		3,974		73,523		77,497		6,620		2008	(1)
Heritage	San Diego, CA	22,919		7,433		42,202		3,491		7,438		45,688		53,126		15,084		2002	(1)
Hummingbird Pointe (Parmatown Towers and Gardens)	Parma, OH	6,185		330		5,059		15,850		1,199		20,040		21,239		7,846		1972	(1)
Independence Place I	Parma Heights, OH	4,207		210		6,671		772		215		7,438		7,653		3,883		1973	(1)
Independence Place II	Parma Heights, OH	3,366		498		3,931		1,475		507		5,397		5,904		1,538		2003	(1)
Kennedy Biscuit Lofts	Cambridge, MA	20,600		716		23,645		4,104		719		27,746		28,465		14,567		1990	(1)
Knolls	Orange, CA	32,520		53		23,759		390		53		24,149		24,202		10,281		1995	(1)
Lofts 23	Cambridge, MA	6,170		221		17,026		52		314		16,985		17,299		3,738		2005	(1)
Lofts at 1835 Arch	Philadelphia, PA	38,291		2,076		27,430		12,178		2,082		39,602		41,684		9,673		2001	(1)
Lucky Strike	Richmond, VA	15,278		1,105		34,095		31		3,019		32,212		35,231		4,697		2008	(1)
Mercantile Place on Main	Dallas, TX	37,592		8,876		75,478		5,099		8,795		80,658		89,453		11,782		2008	(1)
Metro 417	Los Angeles, CA	49,874		8,545		67,326		4,155		8,547		71,479		80,026		12,181		2005	(1)
Metropolitan	Los Angeles, CA	38,900		4,420		36,557		9,549		4,463		46,063		50,526		21,547		1989	(1)
Midtown Towers	Parma, OH	13,401		1,215		11,091		10,940		1,293		21,953		23,246		8,768		1969	(1)
Millender Center	Detroit, MI	9,049		1,247		16,847		691		1,247		17,538		18,785		9,933		1985	(1)
Museum Towers	Philadelphia, PA	31,864		3,474		18,158		6,213		3,909		23,936		27,845		8,245		1997	(1)
North Church Towers	Parma Heights, OH	5,488		789		4,037		1,034		789		5,071		5,860		976		2009	(1)
One Franklintown	Philadelphia, PA	38,371		1,658		31,489		8,364		1,741		39,770		41,511		19,031		1988	(1)
Pavilion	Chicago, IL	54,226		5,250		29,505		13,339		5,267		42,827		48,094		10,851		1992	(1)
Perrytown Place	Pittsburgh, PA	4,735		463		6,898		36		463		6,934		7,397		3,765		1973	(1)
Presidio Landmark	San Francisco, CA	57,123		2,060		92,687		1,854		2,060		94,541		96,601		7,254		2010	(1)
Queenswood	Corona, NY	28,729		321		39,243		749		327		39,986		40,313		16,603		1990	(1)
Sky55	Chicago, IL	67,970		3,965		80,930		249		4,011		81,133		85,144		15,991		2006	(1)
The Aster Town Center	Denver, CO	8,364		487		9,901		—		487		9,901		10,388		264		2012	(1)
Town Center (Botanica on the Green & Crescent Flats)	Denver, CO	38,633		3,436		63,073		3,907		3,358		67,058		70,416		15,032		2004	(1)
Wilson Building	Dallas, TX	12,776		2,217		16,565		3,511		1,937		20,356		22,293		2,795		2007	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	18,457		966		63,581		20,363		765		84,145		84,910		16,310		Various	(1)
Apartments Subtotal		$	1,001,551	$	93,348	$	1,329,643	$	167,655	$	97,353	$	1,493,293	$	1,590,646	$	351,982

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(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)
SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Land Held for Development and Sale
Stapleton	Denver, CO	$	9,301	$	65,059	$	—	$	—	$	65,059	$	—	$	65,059	$	—	Various	(1)
Leasehold Improvements and Other Equipment
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	$	—	$	—	$	11,245	$	—	$	—	$	11,245	$	11,245	$	8,944	Various	(1)
Construction Projects
Aster Northfield	Denver, CO	—		997		4,727		—		997		4,727		5,724		—		Various	(1)
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN	Brooklyn, NY	45,000		55,355		—		—		55,355		—		55,355		—		Various	(1)
Continental Building	Dallas, TX	28,474		2,512		41,604		—		2,512		41,604		44,116		—		Various	(1)
Stratford Avenue	Fairfield, CT	—		2,341		3,051		—		2,341		3,051		5,392		—		Various	(1)
The Yards - Lumber Shed	Washington, D.C.	2,449		306		5,602		—		306		5,602		5,908		—		Various	(1)
The Yards - Twelve12	Washington, D.C.	81,837		4,804		20,920		—		4,804		20,920		25,724		—		Various	(1)
West Village	Dallas, TX	6,216		12,934		4,977		—		12,934		4,977		17,911		—		Various	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	—		132		6,656		—		132		6,656		6,788		—		Various	(1)
Development Projects
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase I	Brooklyn, NY	235,497		554,855		—		—		554,855		—		554,855		—		Various	(1)
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase II	Brooklyn, NY	—		175,800		—		—		175,800		—		175,800		—		Various	(1)
The Yards	Washington, D.C.	—		—		59,326		—		—		59,326		59,326		—		Various	(1)
Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimmons	Aurora, CO	—		1,750		23,740		—		1,750		23,740		25,490		—		Various	(1)
LiveWork Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	—		141,853		—		—		141,853		—		141,853		—		Various	(1)
The Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins	Baltimore, MD	—		5,386		18,737		—		5,386		18,737		24,123		—		Various	(1)
Waterfront Station	Washington, D.C.	—		559		28,107		—		559		28,107		28,666		—		Various	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	16,317		22,416		127,256		—		22,416		127,256		149,672		—		Various	(1)
Construction and Development Subtotal		$	415,790	$	982,000	$	344,703	$	—	$	982,000	$	344,703	$	1,326,703	$	—
Total Real Estate		$	5,738,960	$	1,746,727	$	6,841,409	$	1,435,168	$	1,934,943	$	8,088,361	$	10,023,304	$	1,654,632
Land Held for Divestiture	Various	1,700		2,706		—		—		2,706		—		2,706		—			(1)
Total Real Estate Including Land Held for Divestiture		$	5,740,660	$	1,749,433	$	6,841,409	$	1,435,168	$	1,937,649	$	8,088,361	$	10,026,010	$	1,654,632

(A) The aggregate cost at January 31, 2013 for federal income tax purposes was $9,071,419. For (B) and (C) refer to the following page.

(1) Depreciation is computed based upon the following estimated useful lives:

	Years
Building and improvements (other than Arena)	50
Arena	34.5
Equipment and fixtures	5 – 15
Tenant improvements	Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term

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(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)

SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (continued)

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
(B)	Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value are as follows:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,646,870		$	11,166,539		$	11,340,779
	Additions during period -
	Improvements	791,705			874,614			744,415
	Other additions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	60,897			3,577			166,038
	Other acquisitions	12,587			9,201			—
		865,189			887,392			910,453
	Deductions during period -
	Cost of real estate sold or retired	(370,110		)	(422,342		)	(187,069		)
	Cost of real estate in connection with disposal of partial interests	—			(404,893		)	(514,533		)
	Other deductions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	(115,939		)	(1,579,826		)	(383,091		)
		(486,049		)	(2,407,061		)	(1,084,693		)
	Balance at end of period	$	10,026,010		$	9,646,870		$	11,166,539
(C)	Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	1,526,503		$	1,614,399		$	1,593,658
	Additions during period - Charged to profit or loss	204,070			181,865			197,120
	Net other additions (deductions) during period - Acquisitions, retirements, sales or disposals	(75,941		)	(269,761		)	(176,379		)
	Balance at end of period	$	1,654,632		$	1,526,503		$	1,614,399

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

			FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC. (Registrant)
Date:	March 27, 2013	BY:	/s/ David J. LaRue
			(David J. LaRue, President and Chief Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title	Date
*	Chairman of the Board and Director	March 27, 2013
(Charles A. Ratner)
/s/ David J. LaRue	President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)	March 27, 2013
(David J. LaRue)
/s/ Robert G. O’Brien	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	March 27, 2013
(Robert G. O’Brien)
/s/ Charles D. Obert	Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)	March 27, 2013
(Charles D. Obert)
*	Executive Vice President and Director	March 27, 2013
(Ronald A. Ratner)
*	Executive Vice President and Director	March 27, 2013
(Brian J. Ratner)
*	Executive Vice President and Director	March 27, 2013
(Bruce C. Ratner)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Deborah Ratner Salzberg)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Michael P. Esposito, Jr.)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Scott S. Cowen)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Arthur F. Anton)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Louis Stokes)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Stan Ross)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Deborah L. Harmon)
*	Director	March 27, 2013
(Kenneth J. Bacon)

The Registrant plans to distribute to security holders a copy of the Annual Report and Proxy material on or about April 30, 2013.

* The undersigned, pursuant to a Power of Attorney executed by each of the Directors and Officers identified above and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign and execute this Form 10-K on behalf of each of the persons noted above, in the capacities indicated.

/s/ David J. LaRue	March 27, 2013
(David J. LaRue, Attorney-in-Fact)

152

EX-21

Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

The subsidiaries below are owned by Forest City Enterprises, Inc. except where a subsidiary's name is indented, in which case that subsidiary is owned by the next proceeding subsidiary whose name is not so indented. Names of certain subsidiaries have been omitted. These excluded subsidiaries, considered in the aggregate, do not constitute a significant subsidiary.

Name of Subsidiary	State of Incorporation/Organization
FC Basketball, Inc.	New York
Forest City Sports, LLC	New York
FCR Sports, LLC	New York
MDC Sports, LLC	New York
Nets Sports and Entertainment, LLC	New York
Brooklyn Arena, LLC	Delaware
Brooklyn Arena Holding Company, LLC	Delaware
Brooklyn Events Center, LLC	Delaware
FC CDE Member, LLC	New York
Forest City Land Group, Inc.	Ohio
FC Moore Farm, LLC	North Carolina
FC Prosper Partner, Inc.	Texas
Forest City Prosper Limited Partnership	Texas
FC/M Gladden II, L.L.C.	Arizona
FCLG, Inc.	Ohio
Rockport Square, LLC	Ohio
Forest City Rental Properties Corporation	Ohio
F.C. Southridge Corp.	Ohio
F.C. Member, Inc.	New York
FC Hanson Office Associates, LLC	New York
FC Yonkers Associates, LLC	New York
FCR Land, LLC	New York
Atlantic Yards Development Company, LLC	Delaware
FC 45/75 Sidney, Inc.	Massachusetts
Forest City University Park, LLC	Delaware
FC HCN University Park, LLC	Delaware
FC Master Associates III, Inc.	New York
Forest City Central Station, Inc.	Ohio
Forest City Commercial Group, Inc.	Ohio
820 Mission Street, Inc.	California
FC 40 Landsdowne, Inc.	Massachusetts
FC 88 Sidney, Inc.	Massachusetts
FC International GP, LLC	Delaware
Forest City NM, LLC	New Mexico
Forest City Commercial Holdings, Inc.	New York
Master III FC/BCR Holdings, Inc.	New York
Forest City Commercial Management, Inc.	Ohio
Forest City East Coast, Inc.	New York
Forest City Ratner Companies, LLC	New York
Forest City Pierrepont, Inc.	New York
Forest City Pierrepont Associates	New York
Forest City Residential Group, Inc.	Ohio
Cleveland/NY Residential, LLC	New York
FC Hawaii, Inc.	Hawaii
Hawaii Military Communities, LLC	Hawaii
FC Mesa Inc.	New Mexico
FC Oakland, Inc.	California
Forest City Bayside Corp.	Ohio
Forest City Capital Corporation	Ohio
FC Uptown Oakland Swap, LLC	Delaware

Name of Subsidiary	State of Incorporation/Organization
Forest City Equity Services, Inc.	Ohio
F. C. White Flint, Inc.	Maryland
FC Business Venture Trust	Maryland
FC Bernstein Business Trust	Maryland
FC-SW Presidio, LLC	Ohio
FC Presidio Member, LLC	California
Forest City Mesa Residential Development, LLC	Delaware
Forest City Military Communities, LLC	Ohio
Forest City Residential Management, Inc.	Ohio
Forest City Residential West, Inc.	California
Forest City Stapleton Land, Inc.	Colorado
Stapleton Land, LLC	Colorado
FC Stapleton II, LLC	Colorado
Forest City Robinson Mall, Inc.	Delaware
Robinson Mall, Inc.	Pennsylvania
Robinson Mall Developers	Pennsylvania
Robinson Mall Associates, Ltd.	Pennsylvania
Playhouse Square Investment, Inc.	Ohio
RM Member, LLC	California
Rancho Mall, LLC	Delaware
T.C. Avenue, Inc.	Ohio
Tower City Properties Ltd.	Ohio
Tower City Member, LLC	Delaware
Tower City Avenue, LLC	Delaware
Terminal Investments	Ohio
Terminal Tower Master Tenant, LLC	Delaware
WBA Woodlake, L.L.C.	Michigan
Stapleton North Town, LLC	Colorado
Sunrise Development Co.	Ohio

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-178389, 333-147201 and 333-156394) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-173211, 333-38912, 333-61925, 333-122172, 333-153444, and 333-169287) of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. of our report dated March 27, 2013relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedulesand the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 27, 2013

EX-23.2

Exhibit 23.2

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements (Nos. 333-178389, 333-147201 and 333-156394) on Form S-3 and (Nos. 333-173211, 333-38912, 333-61925, 333-122172 and 333-153444 and 333-169287) on Form S-8 of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. of our report dated March 27, 2013, relating to our audits of the balance sheets of Uptown Housing Partners, LP as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the related statements of operations, partners' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 which appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. for the year ended January 31, 2013.

/s/ McGladrey, LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 27, 2013

EX-24

Exhibit 24

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of March 1, 2013

Signature: /s/ Charles A. Ratner

Printed Name: Charles A. Ratner

Title: Director and Chairman of the Board

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 27, 2013

Signature: /s/ Ronald A. Ratner

Printed Name: Ronald A. Ratner

Title: Director and Executive Vice President

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 27, 2013

Signature: /s/ Brian J. Ratner

Printed Name: Brian J. Ratner

Title:     Director and Executive Vice President

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 28, 2013

Signature: /s/ Bruce C. Ratner

Printed Name: Bruce C. Ratner

Title:     Director and Executive Vice President

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 25, 2013

Signature: /s/ Deborah Ratner Salzberg

Printed Name: Deborah Ratner Salzberg

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 24, 2013

Signature: /s/ Michael P. Esposito, Jr.

Printed Name: Michael P. Esposito, Jr.

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 27, 2013

Signature: /s/ Scott S. Cowen

Printed Name: Scott S. Cowen

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 25, 2013

Signature: /s/ Arthur F. Anton

Printed Name: Arthur F. Anton

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 26, 2013

Signature: /s/ Louis Stokes

Printed Name: Louis Stokes

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of March 4, 2013

Signature: /s/ Stan Ross

Printed Name: Stan Ross

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 26, 2013

Signature: /s/ Deborah L. Harmon

Printed Name: Deborah L. Harmon

Title: Director

DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF

FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Director and/or Officer of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby constitutes and appoints David J. LaRue, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as attorney of the undersigned, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, to sign and file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 and any and all amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to such filing, with full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever required and necessary to be done in the premises, hereby ratifying and approving the act of said attorney and any such substitute.

EXECUTED as of February 27, 2013

Signature: /s/ Kenneth J. Bacon

Printed Name: Kenneth J. Bacon

Title: Director

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S CERTIFICATIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David J. LaRue, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Forest City Enterprises, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	March 27, 2013	/s/ David J. LaRue
		Name: David J. LaRue Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER'S CERTIFICATIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Robert G. O'Brien, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Forest City Enterprises, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	March 27, 2013	/s/ Robert G. O'Brien
		Name: Robert G. O'Brien Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the annual report of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer's knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

Date:	March 27, 2013	/s/ David J. LaRue
		Name: David J. LaRue
		Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
		/s/ Robert G. O'Brien
		Name: Robert G. O'Brien
		Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

Contents
Independent Auditor's Report	1
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets	2
Statements of Operations	3
Statements of Partners' Equity (Deficit)	4
Statements of Cash Flows	5
Notes to Financial Statements	6-12

Independent Auditor's Report

General and Limited Partners

Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Cleveland, Ohio

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Uptown Housing Partners, LP (“the Partnership”) which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related statements of operations, partners’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements 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 financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits 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 financial statements are free of material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Partnership’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 Partnership’s internal control. 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 financial statements.

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

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Uptown Housing Partners, LP as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ McGladrey LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

March 27, 2013

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP
Balance Sheets
	December 31,
	2012			2011
Assets
Real Estate
Building and improvements	$	161,849,008		$	161,816,255
Leasehold improvements	8,595,809			8,595,809
Furniture and fixtures	11,368,592			11,368,592
Total	181,813,409			181,780,656
Less accumulated depreciation	(24,187,587		)	(18,889,315		)
Net real estate	157,625,822			162,891,341
Cash and cash equivalents	2,343,521			2,320,626
Accounts receivable	136,304			82,768
Prepaid expenses	950,640			912,944
Mortgage procurement costs, net	1,452,527			1,490,921
Lease procurement costs, net	113,631			136,357
Total assets	$	162,622,445		$	167,834,957
Liabilities and Partners' Equity (Deficit)
Mortgage note payable, net	$	141,007,609		$	140,911,290
Loan payable	17,720,596			16,502,368
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	6,700,494			5,535,010
Accrued interest	2,535,111			2,535,111
Deferred rental revenue	126,747			122,768
Security deposits	355,740			308,176
Total liabilities	168,446,297			165,914,723
Partners' Equity (Deficit)	(5,823,852		)	1,920,234
Total liabilities and partners' equity (deficit)	$	162,622,445		$	167,834,957
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP
Statements of Operations
	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Revenues
Revenue from real estate operations	$	11,376,224		$	10,398,012		$	9,695,998
Other revenue	709,232			642,220			571,038
Total revenues	12,085,456			11,040,232			10,267,036
Operating Expenses
Depreciation and amortization	5,425,319			5,428,751			5,423,396
Administrative expenses	1,041,647			1,193,554			1,610,553
Utilities expenses	461,123			628,781			577,978
Operating and maintenance expenses	1,520,325			1,683,944			1,403,034
Real estate taxes	1,774,013			1,752,193			1,844,853
Other taxes and insurance	1,047,739			919,908			1,056,750
Management fees	356,043			330,985			302,992
Total operating expenses	11,626,209			11,938,116			12,219,556
Operating income (loss)	459,247			(897,884		)	(1,952,520		)
Other Expenses
Interest expense	10,964,939			10,930,770			6,277,911
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	38,394			38,394			38,394
Net loss	$	(10,544,086	)	$	(11,867,048	)	$	(8,268,825	)
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP
Statements of Partners' Equity (Deficit)
			2012
	Ownership		Balance								Net			Balance
	Percentage		January 1,			Contributions		Distributions			Loss			December 31,
Uptown Housing Placeholder, LLC	0.01	%	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Uptown Apartments, LLC	99.99		1,920,234			2,800,000		—			(10,544,086		)	(5,823,852		)
Total	100.00	%	$	1,920,234		$	2,800,000	$	—		$	(10,544,086	)	$	(5,823,852	)
			2011
	Ownership		Balance								Net			Balance
	Percentage		January 1,			Contributions		Distributions			Loss			December 31,
Uptown Housing Placeholder, LLC	0.01	%	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Uptown Apartments, LLC	99.99		11,137,282			2,650,000		—			(11,867,048		)	1,920,234
Total	100.00	%	$	11,137,282		$	2,650,000	$	—		$	(11,867,048	)	$	1,920,234
			2010
	Ownership		Balance								Net			Balance
	Percentage		January 1,			Contributions		Distributions			Loss			December 31,
Uptown Housing Placeholder, LLC	0.01	%	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Uptown Apartments, LLC	99.99		(1,597,120		)	22,810,000		(1,806,773		)	(8,268,825		)	11,137,282
Total	100.00	%	$	(1,597,120	)	$	22,810,000	$	(1,806,773	)	$	(8,268,825	)	$	11,137,282
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP
Statements of Cash Flows
	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net loss	$	(10,544,086	)	$	(11,867,048	)	$	(8,268,825	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,463,713			5,467,145			5,461,790
Bond discount amortization	96,319			89,732			21,558
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	(53,536		)	46,006			1,993,278
Prepaid expenses	(37,696		)	11,344			(924,263		)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,165,484			862,725			629,206
Deferred rental revenue	3,979			53,175			(25,795		)
Security deposits	47,564			5,257			46,068
Net cash used in operating activities	(3,858,259		)	(5,331,664		)	(1,066,983		)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Decrease in restricted cash	—			—			473,801
Capital expenditures	(137,074		)	(252,404		)	(262,822		)
Decrease in construction related payables	—			—			(147,289		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(137,074		)	(252,404		)	63,690
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from loan payable	1,218,228			1,625,821			1,739,259
Payment of swap termination settlement	—			—			(19,200,000		)
Contributions from partners	2,800,000			2,650,000			22,810,000
Distributions to partners	—			—			(1,806,773		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	4,018,228			4,275,821			3,542,486
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	22,895			(1,308,247		)	2,539,193
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year	2,320,626			3,628,873			1,089,680
Ending of year	$	2,343,521		$	2,320,626		$	3,628,873
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information -
Cash paid during the year for interest	$	10,085,334		$	10,057,778		$	3,116,618
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Transactions -
Write-off of fully depreciated building components	$	104,321		$	73,969		$	43,305
Change in fair value of swap contract	$	—		$	—		$	(6,896,000	)
Write-off of fully amortized mortgage procurement costs	$	—		$	—		$	800,000
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 1.    Organization

Uptown Housing Partners, LP (the Partnership) was formed by Uptown Apartments, LLC (Apartments), as General Partner, and Uptown Housing Placeholder, LLC (Placeholder), as Limited Partner, (collectively the Partners) on September 14, 2005 to develop, construct, own and operate a three-building residential housing complex consisting of 665 apartment units, 533 parking spaces, 9,000 square feet of retail space and operation of a 25,000 square foot public park located in Oakland, California (the Project). FC Oakland, Inc. (FC Oakland) and Uptown Partners, LLC are both members of Apartments and Placeholder. The Project is operated under the terms of a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the Agreement) with the Redevelopment Agency (the Agency) of the City of Oakland, California. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Partnership is required to set aside not less than 20% of the units for occupancy by low and moderate income tenants with not less than one half of those units being available for occupancy on a priority basis by “Very Low Income Tenants,” as defined in the Agreement. The term of the Agreement ends on the later of 15 years (September 2024) or when no Multifamily Revenue Bonds (the Bonds) remain outstanding with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Oakland.

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Partnership

The Partnership is a 50% owned equity method investment of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (“FCE”), a publicly traded company, and was deemed to be a significant subsidiary of FCE for FCE’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2013. As a result, audited financial statements for the Partnership are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 3‑09 of Regulation S-X, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. FCE’s 50% ownership in the Partnership is through its wholly‑owned subsidiary, FC Oakland. FCE has no ownership interest in the other 50% partner, Uptown Partners, LLC.

The Partnership’s net income or loss and cash flows are allocated in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement.

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Real Estate

Real estate is recorded at cost. Depreciation of property is calculated using predominantly the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 5 to 50 years. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred and significant renewals and asset improvements are capitalized.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Partnership considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Balances with financial institutions may exceed federally insured limits.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are uncollateralized tenant obligations. Based upon management’s review of delinquent accounts and assessment of historical evidence of collections, an account is charged against the allowance when deemed uncollectible. The Partnership determined that no allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Mortgage Procurement Costs

Mortgage procurement costs are being amortized over the life of the related mortgage. Accumulated amortization was $280,651 and $242,257 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Lease Procurement Costs

Lease procurement costs are being amortized over the terms of the respective leases using the straight-line method. Accumulated amortization was $113,631 and $90,905 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Impairment of Real Estate

The Partnership reviews long lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Partnership has determined no impairments of the Partnership's property have occurred during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010.

Income Taxes

No provision has been made for federal and state income taxes since these taxes are the responsibility of the partners.  Tax returns filed by the Partnership and the amount of allocable profit or losses are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for years ended after December 31, 2008.  The tax liability of the partners could be modified if such an examination results in changes to the Partnership’s profits or losses. 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has provided guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, disclosed and presented in the financial statements. This requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the entity’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not to be sustained when challenged or when examined by the applicable taxing authority. No liabilities for uncertain tax positions were required to be recorded as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Recognition of Revenue

Revenue is principally derived from one year or shorter termed operating leases on apartment units. Accordingly, rental revenue is recognized in accordance with the tenant’s lease terms.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, defines a fair value hierarchy, establishes a framework based on valuation inputs for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. For assets and liabilities that are measured using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), total fair value is the published market price per unit multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs, discounts or blockage factors. Assets and liabilities that are measured using significant other observable inputs are valued by reference to similar assets or liabilities (Level 2), adjusted for contract restrictions and other terms specific to that asset or liability; for these items, a significant portion of fair value is derived by reference to quoted prices of similar assets or liabilities in active markets. For all remaining assets and liabilities, fair value is derived using other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques (Level 3), and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. These valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

The Partnership is required to disclose fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the balance sheet. Because certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are excluded from being recognized at fair value, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Partnership. The Partnership’s management believes that the carrying value of its assets (exclusive of rental property) and current liabilities approximates fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. In an effort to revitalize the area surrounding the Project, the Agency provided a loan payable arrangement with favorable terms to incentivize the Partnership to develop the Project. The Partnership’s management believes the loan payable arrangement with the Agency would not be available at comparable terms from a traditional lender. As a result, management believes the fair value of the loan payable arrangement would be significantly less than the carrying value based upon currently available terms from a traditional lender. The fair value of the Partnership’s mortgage note is discussed in Note 3.

Derivative Instrument and Hedging Activities

The Partnership was a party to one derivative transaction subject to accounting guidance on derivative instruments and hedging activities. In October 2005, the Partnership entered into a total rate of return swap (TRS), which terminated upon expiration in September 2010, with a notional amount of $160,000,000 on its tax-exempt fixed-rate borrowings (the Bonds). The Partnership designated the TRS as a hedge of fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge). The Partnership discontinued hedge accounting in September 2010 upon termination of the interest rate swap agreement and paid a swap termination settlement of $19,200,000 (Note 3). Upon the termination of the swap, the Bonds are no longer adjusted to fair value and the adjustment in effect on the termination date of $19,200,000 is reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the Bonds and is amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the Bonds using the effective interest rate method. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, amortization of the bond discount was $96,319, $89,732 and $21,558, respectively, and is included in interest expense.

Subsequent Events

The Partnership has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through March 27, 2013, the date the financial statements were available to be issued. No events have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2012 that require adjustments to or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Uptown Housing Partners, LP

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 3.    Mortgage Note Payable

In October 2005, the Agency issued $160,000,000 of Redevelopment Agency of the City of Oakland Multifamily Revenue Bonds (Uptown Apartment Projects), 2005 Series A (the Bonds) to provide financing for the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement between the City of Oakland, Wells Fargo Bank National Association (the Trustee) and the Partnership, the Agency agreed to fund a mortgage note with the Partnership from the proceeds of the Bonds. The note was assigned to the Trustee to secure payment of the Bonds. The terms of the mortgage note and the Bonds are the same and are as follows:

	2012			2011
Principal balance	$	160,000,000		$	160,000,000
Unamortized bond discount	(18,992,391		)	(19,088,710		)
Balance at December 31	$	141,007,609		$	140,911,290

Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $10,181,653, $10,147,510 and $5,097,053, respectively.

The Loan Agreement specifies that the Partnership is required to make payments under the mortgage note payable in such amounts and at such times as are sufficient to pay all amounts required to pay principal, interest and any other amounts due on the Bonds. The Bonds are interest only, payable semi‑annually on April 1 and October 1, at the fixed rate of 6.2% on $160,000,000 per annum and mature in October 2050.

In accordance with GAAP, the Partnership is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the balance sheet. The estimated fair value of the Partnership’s mortgage note was $157,920,000 and $146,832,000 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and was determined using bond pricing models and bond yield quotes for similar instruments and maturities as the mortgage note, which are primarily Level 3 inputs.

In October 2005, the Partnership entered into a total rate of return interest rate swap agreement with Merrill Lynch Capital Services (MLCS) based upon a notional amount of $160,000,000. MLCS later merged with the Bank of America Corporation (BAC) and the terms of the agreement transferred to BAC as originally stated. Under the terms of the agreement, MLCS owed a fixed interest rate of 6.2% (the fixed rate) to the Partnership. The Partnership owed the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Index Rate, plus a spread of .65% per annum through May 1, 2009 and then .55% per annum until October 2009 (the variable rate). The agreement was amended in August 2009 to extend the agreement until September 2010 and to change the spread to 1.5% effective October 2009. The Partnership remitted to or received from MLCS the difference between the fixed rate and the variable rate. The Partnership did not renew the TRS upon expiration in September 2010.

Certain affiliates of the Partnership are required to maintain cash collateral deposits and provide a guarantee in accordance with various agreements. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, cash collateral of $2,803,850 and $2,802,615, respectively, was provided by FC Oakland and a guarantee of $25,200,000, was provided by Uptown Partners, LLC for 2012 and 2011. The cash collateral is recorded in the financial statements of FC Oakland. The Partnership incurs an annual fee of 2% of the outstanding dollar amount of the cash collateral deposits and guarantees. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Partnership incurred guarantee fees of $561,534, $559,861 and $1,002,692, respectively, which were included in interest expense. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, $3,073,861and $2,512,327, respectively, of guarantee fees were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 3.    Mortgage Note Payable (Continued)

The liability of the Partnership under the mortgage note is limited to the underlying value of the buildings, improvements, personal property and amounts deposited with the Trustee. The Bonds are secured by a first mortgage on the property, an assignment of rents and leases, service contracts, warranties and guarantees, an assignment of the management agreement, and an environmental compliance and indemnification agreement.

Note 4.     Fair Value Measurements

The accounting guidance related to estimating fair value specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (also referred to as observable inputs). The following summarizes the fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant observable inputs are available, either directly or indirectly such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are unobservable

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Partnership’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The Partnership’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements in 2010 were the TRS and borrowings subject to the TRS. The Partnership did not have any financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements in 2012 and 2011.

To determine the fair value of the underlying Bonds subject to the TRS, the base price is initially used as the estimate of fair value. The Partnership adjusted the base price based upon observable and unobservable measures, such as the financial performance of the underlying collateral, interest rate risk spreads for similar transactions and loan to value ratios. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used.

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 4.     Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The table below presents a reconciliation of all financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the year ended December 31, 2010.

				Fair Value
	Net			Adjustment to the			Total TRS
	TRS			Underlying Bonds			Related		Total
Balance, January 1, 2010	$	(26,096,000	)	$	26,096,000		$	—	$	—
Total realized and unrealized
gains (losses) (A)	6,896,000			(6,896,000		)	—		—
Settlements	19,200,000			—			—		19,200,000
Other (B)	—			(19,200,000		)	—		(19,200,000		)
Balance, December 31, 2010	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—
(A) The realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the TRS and the underlying Bonds are reported in
other revenue and exactly offset for the year ended December 31, 2010.
(B) Upon termination of the swap agreement in September 2010, the Bonds are no longer adjusted to
fair value and are recorded at their outstanding balance net of discount (Note 2).

Note 5.    Loan Payable

In accordance with the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and Ground Lease Agreement with the Agency, for the purpose of providing additional financing for the Project, the Agency has committed $24,415,000 (Total Repayment Amount) of financing for the Project. The Total Repayment Amount is comprised of a $12,920,000 loan and a maximum of $11,495,000 of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance. The TIF assistance is derived from tax increments resulting from property taxes or possessory interest taxes assessed against the properties or improvements during the increment pledge term (the Pledge Term). The Pledge Term begins on the first day of the fiscal tax year 2007-2008 and ends at the earlier of June 2020 or the date on which the Agency ceases to generate tax increments for debt repayment.

The loan and TIF assistance are unsecured, non-interest bearing and payable in annual installments commencing April 2016, as defined in the Ground Lease Agreement. Any remaining outstanding balance of the Total Repayment Amount is due in full in April 2034. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Agency has made loan advances of $12,920,000 and TIF advances of $4,800,596 and $3,582,368, respectively.

Note 6.    Ground Lease

The Partnership entered into a Ground Lease Agreement with the Agency in October 2005. The initial lease term is for 66 years with an option to extend the term for an additional 33 years. Total lease payments under the agreement, including the renewal period, required to be made will be equal to the Total Repayment Amount (see Note 5) as defined in the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement. No ground lease payments are required under this lease from the lease's inception through April 2016 and for the period from April 2034 through the expiration term of the lease, including the renewal period. Beginning April 2016 and annually thereafter through April 2034, the Partnership shall make annual rent payments, as defined, equal to the lesser of the scheduled annual payment or 75% of the Partnership's net operating income, determined on a cash basis, for the preceding year. Net operating income is defined as gross income less operating expenses, debt service, payments of security deposits received from subtenants, and property taxes and assessments. The scheduled annual payment is determined

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Note 6.    Ground Lease (Continued)

based on the cumulative TIF assistance drawn and the amount of annual payments required as determined by the Agency.

Pursuant to the Ground Lease Agreement, the Partnership has an option to purchase the land at any time during the term of the ground lease. The purchase price varies based upon when the option is exercised. The agreement also allows for the Partnership to have the first right of refusal to purchase the property from the Agency.

Note 7.    Transactions With Affiliates

FC Oakland and Forest City Residential Management, Inc., the managing agent, are affiliated entities through common ownership. In accordance with the terms of the management agreement, project management fees are 3% of gross monthly receipts as defined in the management agreement. Management fees of $356,043, $330,985 and $302,992 were expensed during the years ended 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

An affiliate of Uptown Partners, LLC provides property and casualty insurance to the Partnership. The Partnership incurred insurance expense of $809,267, $711,587 and $813,401 during the years ended 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which was included in other taxes and insurance. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 $2,886,043 and $2,076,767, respectively, of property and casualty insurance were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, payables to affiliated entities, including guarantee fees (Note 3), advances and management fees, in the amount of $3,142,833 and $2,574,596, respectively, were also included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Note 8.    Commitments and Contingencies

The Partnership is subject to certain claims and litigation that arise in the normal course of operations. As claims arise, management will assess them and defend the Partnership as appropriate. As of December 31, 2012, management is unaware of any claims or litigation against the Partnership.

Note 9.    Partnership Matters

In accordance with the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Apartments (Operating Agreement), FC Oakland is responsible for locating a tax credit investor limited partner. The terms of the Operating Agreement also state in the event a tax credit investor limited partner is not located by December 31, 2006, then FC Oakland or an affiliate of FC Oakland is responsible for contributing capital to the Partnership in amounts equal to sixty-five cents per dollar of tax credit and subsequently receive an allocation of substantially all the tax credits. As of December 31, 2012, a tax credit investor had not been found.  The Partnership is impeded from the implementation of these provisions of the Operating Agreement because the manner in which the Partnership is currently structured does not allow FC Oakland to receive an allocation of substantially all of the tax credits.

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Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Components of notes and accounts receivable

The components of notes and accounts receivable, net are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Straight-line rent from tenants	$	148,906		$	136,486
Military Housing, primarily reimbursable construction costs	32,507			37,830
Stapleton advances (see below)	107,749			82,920
Receivables from tenants	29,551			30,616
Other accounts receivable	88,938			98,402
Notes receivable	44,407			45,865
	452,058			432,119
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(25,858		)	(25,875		)
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net	$	426,200		$	406,244
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable	4.58		%	5.14		%
Notes receivable due within one year	$	12,157		$	16,898

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013 The Nets [Member]	May 12, 2010 The Nets [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Purchase of business segment (The Nets)			Aug. 16, 2004
Percentage of ownership sold				80.00%
Commitments And Contingencies (Textual)
Letters of credit	$ 67,456,000	$ 69,389,000
Maximum potential payment	158,442,000
Outstanding balance of partners share of carve outs and environmental guarantees	861,333,000
Maximum net exposure	284,180,000
Maximum amount due, under completion guarantee	40,928,000
Insurance coverage of other indemnifying parties	$ 100,000,000

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS computations

The reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted EPS computations is shown in the following table:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Numerators(in thousands)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	(15,652	)	$	(108,778	)	$	77,948
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			(2,119		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	(47,781		)	(124,178		)	64,022
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			2,119
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(47,781	)	$	(124,178	)	$	72,012
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	36,425		$	(86,486	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,697		)	—			(1,501		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	2,599			(101,886		)	44,740
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			1,501
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	2,599		$	(101,886	)	$	52,112
Denominators
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	172,621,723			168,170,650			155,485,243
Effect of stock options and restricted stock	—			—			550,730
Effect of convertible debt	—			—			13,755,158
Effect of convertible Class A Common Units	—			—			3,646,755
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (1)	172,621,723			168,170,650			173,437,886
Earnings Per Share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.41
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.42
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.29
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted (2)	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.30

(1) Incremental shares from dilutive options, restricted stock and convertible securities aggregating 49,642,605 and 45,856,959 for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive due to loss from continuing operations. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the conversion of preferred stock and 2016 Senior Notes aggregating 27,471,380 for the year ended January 31, 2011 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the if-converted method. Weighted-average options, restricted stock and performance shares of 4,105,670, 4,222,955 and 4,447,652 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

(2) The accounting guidance on earnings per share requires that the number of diluted common shares used in computing the diluted per-share amount for earnings from continuing operations also be used in computing the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss) even if those amounts are anti-dilutive to the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss). Certain dilutive common shares had such an effect for the year ended January 31, 2011.

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Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Net Gain on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment [Abstract]

Net gain on disposition of partial interest in rental properties and other investment

The net gain (loss) on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
	(in thousands)
New York Retail Joint Venture	$	—	$	9,561	$	—
Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture	—		5,849		—
Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building	—		2,255		—
University Park Joint Venture	—		—		176,192
The Nets	—		—		55,112
Bernstein Joint Venture	—		—		29,342
Other transaction costs	—		—		(2,656		)
	$	—	$	17,665	$	257,990

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate [Line Items]
Impairment of Real Estate	$ 30,660	$ 235	$ 4,763
Halle Building (Office Building) [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate [Line Items]
Impairment of Real Estate	30,200	0	0
Development Property Waterfront Station [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate [Line Items]
Impairment of Real Estate	0	0	3,103
Other [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate [Line Items]
Impairment of Real Estate	$ 460	$ 235	$ 1,660

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Other Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Components of other assets
Lease procurement costs, net	$ 211,856	$ 227,568
Prepaid expenses and other deferred costs, net	240,594	227,354
Intangible assets, net	85,692	107,192
Mortgage procurement costs, net	76,450	46,427
Other Assets	$ 614,592	$ 608,541

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects(Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	$ 390	$ 40,284	$ 72,459
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	35,674	35,000
Metreon (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	0	4,595
Commercial land and development rights [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	4,610	0
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	0	18,311
818 Mission Street (Office Building) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	0	4,018
Bulletin Building (Office Building) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	0	0	3,543
Other [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities	$ 390	$ 0	$ 6,992

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Impairment of Real Estate Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write Off of Abandoned Development Projects [Abstract]

Impairment of Real Estate Included in Continuing Operations

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in continuing operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Halle Building (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	$	30,200	$	—	$	—
Development property at Waterfront Station	Washington, D.C.	—		—		3,103
Other		460		235		1,660
		$	30,660	$	235	$	4,763

Impairment of Real Estate included in Discontinued operations

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Portage, Michigan	$	2,263	$	3,435	$	—
White Oak Village (Specialty Retail Center)	Richmond, Virginia	1,566		—		—
250 Huron (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	—		10,257		2,040
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	Simi Valley, California	—		—		76,962
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Pueblo, Colorado	—		—		2,641
Other		425		—		—
		$	4,254	$	13,692	$	81,643

Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine the Fair Value of the Non-recurring Impairment of Real Estate

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the non-recurring impairment of real estate (including discontinued operations) for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate	$	83,193	Indicative Bids	Indicative Bids	N/A (1)
Impairment of real estate	10,500		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	10.0%

(1) These fair value measurements were derived from five bona fide purchase offers from third party prospective buyers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Schedule of Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	—	$	35,674	$	35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,992
		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

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Bank Revolving Credit Facility (Details Textual) (USD $)					12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] option	Jan. 31, 2013 LIBOR [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings	$ 450,000,000	[1]	$ 450,000,000	[1]	$ 450,000,000
Credit agreement maturity date					March 30, 2014 and provides for one, 12-month extension option
Number of credit facility extension options					1
Term of credit facility extension option (in months)					12 months
Interest rate of borrowings					LIBOR, subject to a floor of 100 basis points, plus 3.75%
Debt instrument variable rate basis					LIBOR
Debt instrument floor rate						1.00%
Debt instrument variable rate basis spread						3.75%
Amount of available borrowing that can be used for letters of credit or surety bonds					$ 100,000,000

[1] The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

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Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Effective tax rate from continuing operations	35.00%
Income taxes paid	$ 296	$ 3,743	$ 9,026
Net operating loss carryforward	212,271
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration dates	years ending January 31, 2026 through January 31, 2033
Charitable contribution deduction carryforward	27,326
Charitable contribution deduction carryforward expiration dates	years ending January 31, 2014 through January 31, 2018
General Business credits carryovers	21,159
General Business Credit Carryovers, Expiration Dates	years ending January 31, 2019 through January 31, 2033
Alternative Minimum Tax credits	27,452
Net deferred tax asset unrecognized		17,299
Unrecognized tax benefits	584	788	408
Accrued interest and penalties	164	154
Income tax expense (benefit)	10	54	(424)
Effective unrecognized tax benefits	$ 286	$ 357

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Company's financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest measured on a recurring basis

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
	January 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	7		$	—		$	7
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		241			—			241
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(3,016		)	(126,506		)	(129,522		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			21,066			21,066
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(26,202		)	(26,202		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,950			9,950
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(239,136		)	(239,136		)
Total	$	—	$	(2,768	)	$	(360,828	)	$	(363,596	)
	January 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	13		$	—		$	13
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		1,083			—			1,083
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(5,396		)	(143,303		)	(148,699		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			10,308			10,308
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(25,321		)	(25,321		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,180			9,180
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(229,149		)	(229,149		)
Total	$	—	$	(4,300	)	$	(378,285	)	$	(382,585	)

Reconciliation of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs

The following table below presents a reconciliation of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Fair Value Measurements
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest			Interest Rate Swaps			Net TRS			Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS			Total TRS Related			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance, February 1, 2011	$	(226,829	)	$	(102,387	)	$	(30,034	)	$	21,938		$	(8,096	)	$	(337,312	)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,567			—			—			—			—			4,567
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			14,118			(11,855		)	2,263			2,263
Included in other comprehensive income	—			(40,916		)	—			—			—			(40,916		)
Included in additional paid-in capital	(6,887		)	—			—			—			—			(6,887		)
Settlement	—			—			903			(903		)	—			—
Balance, January 31, 2012	$	(229,149	)	$	(143,303	)	$	(15,013	)	$	9,180		$	(5,833	)	$	(378,285	)
Transfers in	—			—			(2,125		)	—			(2,125		)	(2,125		)
Contribution from redeemable noncontrolling interest	(11,348		)	—			—			—			—			(11,348		)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	9,785			—			—			—			—			9,785
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			11,798			770			12,568			12,568
Included in noncontrolling interest	—			—			204			—			204			204
Included in other comprehensive income	—			16,797			—			—			—			16,797
Included in additional paid-in capital	(8,424		)	—			—			—			—			(8,424		)
Balance, January 31, 2013	$	(239,136	)	$	(126,506	)	$	(5,136	)	$	9,950		$	4,814		$	(360,828	)

Significant unobservable inputs used to estimate fair value of financial instruments

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2013.

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	$	11,925		Potential future exposure	Credit spreads	1.60(1) - 4.25%
TRS	$	(5,136	)	Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 108.24(1)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	$	9,950		Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 100.23(1)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	(239,136	)	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	9.3%

(1) This fair value measurement was developed by third party service providers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Schedule of fair value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, bank revolving credit facility and senior and subordinated debt

The following table summarizes the fair value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, bank revolving facility, senior and subordinated debt and nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable of land held for divestiture:

	January 31, 2013				January 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Fixed Rate Debt	$	4,791,113	$	5,147,849	$	4,458,214	$	4,719,636
Variable Rate Debt	1,982,516		2,047,369		2,239,838		2,341,862
Total	$	6,773,629	$	7,195,218	$	6,698,052	$	7,061,498

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Class A Common Units

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Class A Common Units [Abstract]

Class A Common Units

Class A Common Units

Master Contribution Agreement

The Company and certain of its affiliates entered into a Master Contribution and Sale Agreement (the “Master Contribution Agreement”) with Bruce C. Ratner (“Mr. Ratner”), an Executive Vice President and Director of the Company, and certain entities and individuals affiliated with Mr. Ratner (the “BCR Entities”) on August 14, 2006. Pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, on November 8, 2006, the Company issued Class A Common Units (“Units”) in a jointly-owned limited liability company to the BCR Entities in exchange for their interests in a total of 30 retail, office and residential operating properties, and certain service companies, all in the greater New York City metropolitan area. The Company accounted for the issuance of the Units in exchange for the noncontrolling interests under the purchase method of accounting. The Units may be exchanged for one of the following forms of consideration at the Company’s sole discretion: (i) an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock or, (ii) cash based on a formula using the average closing price of the Class A common stock at the time of conversion or, (iii) a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company has no rights to redeem or repurchase the Units. At January 31, 2013 and 2012, 3,646,755 Units were outstanding. The carrying value of the Units of $186,021,000 is included as noncontrolling interests at January 31, 2013 and 2012.

Also pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, the Company and Mr. Ratner agreed that certain projects under development would remain owned jointly until such time as each individual project was completed and achieved “stabilization.” As each of the development projects achieves stabilization, it is valued and the Company, in its discretion, chooses among various options for the ownership of the project following stabilization consistent with the Master Contribution Agreement. The development projects were not covered by the Tax Protection Agreement (the “Tax Protection Agreement”) that the parties entered into in connection with the Master Contribution Agreement. The Tax Protection Agreement indemnified the BCR Entities included in the initial closing against taxes payable by reason of any subsequent sale of certain operating properties.

In accordance with the terms of the Tax Protection Agreement, the Company made no payments to the BCR Entities for tax indemnification during the year ended January 31, 2013. During the years ended January 31, 2012 and January 31, 2011, the Company paid the BCR Entities $1,074,000 and $1,695,000 for tax indemnification.

New York Times and Twelve MetroTech Center

Two of the development projects, New York Times, an office building located in Manhattan, New York and Twelve MetroTech Center, an office building located in Brooklyn, New York, achieved stabilization in 2008. The Company elected to cause certain of its affiliates to acquire for cash the BCR Entities’ interests in the two projects pursuant to agreements dated May 6, 2008 and May 12, 2008, respectively. In accordance with the agreements, the applicable BCR Entities assigned and transferred their interests in the two projects to affiliates of the Company and will receive approximately $121,000,000 over a 15 year period. An affiliate of the Company has also agreed to indemnify the applicable BCR Entity against taxes payable by it by reason of a subsequent sale or other disposition of one of the projects. The tax indemnity provided by the affiliate of the Company expires on December 31, 2014 and is similar to the indemnities provided for the operating properties under the Tax Protection Agreement.

The consideration exchanged by the Company for the BCR Entities’ interest in the two development projects has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Pursuant to the agreements, the BCR Entities received an initial cash amount of $49,249,000. The Company calculated the net present value of the remaining payments over the 15 year period using a discounted interest rate. This initial discounted amount of $56,495,000 was recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and will be accreted up to the total liability through interest expense over the 15 year period using the effective interest method.

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Bank Revolving Credit Facility Bank Revolving Credit Facility (Details 1) (USD $)						0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Feb. 21, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Feb. 21, 2013 Common Class A or B [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 LIBOR [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Feb. 21, 2013 LIBOR [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Credit facility, maturity date extension period						1 year
Reduction in basis spread on LIBOR									0.25%
Debt instrument variable rate basis spread								3.75%	3.50%
Debt instrument floor rate								1.00%
Maximum borrowings	$ 450,000,000	[1]	$ 450,000,000	[1]	$ 450,000,000	$ 465,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity with accordion provision						500,000,000
Amendment option to repurchase common stock						100,000,000
Maximum dividend restriction in any four fiscal quarter period							$ 24,000,000

[1] The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended							1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013 Restricted Shares and Performance Shares [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Stock option costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Stock option costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Stock option costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Restricted stock costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Restricted stock costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Restricted stock costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Performance Shares [Member]	Apr. 30, 2012 Executive [Member] Performance Shares [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Executive [Member] Performance Shares [Member]	Jan. 31, 2009 Executive [Member] Performance Shares [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Stock option costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Restricted stock costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Executive [Member] Performance Shares [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Stock option costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Restricted stock costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Executive [Member] Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares to be issued	16,750,000			5,400,000
Number of shares available for granting	3,290,529			1,690,034
Maximum Annual Award to Individuals					400,000			225,000			100,000
Maximum term of stock options					10 years
Vesting period of stock awards															3 years	3 years		4 years	4 years
Amount of grant date fair value expensed immediately for awards granted to retirement-eligible grantees	$ 726,000	$ 1,022,000	$ 1,136,000
Stock based compensation reversed	1,622,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation as financing cash flows	0	0	0
Fair value of stock options grant date	$ 14.74				$ 9.24	$ 11.20	$ 9.99
Total intrinsic value of stock option exercised					954,000	84,000	389,000
Cash received from stock option exercised					8,368,000	195,000	2,621,000
Income tax benefit realized					0	0	0
Unrecognized compensation cost					4,206,000			17,822,000			4,642,000
Weighted average period of unrecognized compensation cost					2 years 3 months 15 days			2 years 6 months
Grant date fair value								$ 14.75	$ 17.72	$ 15.89	$ 20.74	$ 20.74		$ 36.38
Total fair value of shares that vested								9,156,000	8,503,000	8,821,000
Purchase of treasury stock, Shares	129,568	90,104	54,732
Purchase of treasury stock	$ 1,963,000	$ 1,670,000	$ 786,000
Minimum performance period													1 year
Shares, Granted								791,432			301,954	301,954		172,609
Percentage of shares earned																	0.00%			200.00%

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Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties (Details 1)	12 Months Ended																																								3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 Emerald Palms [Member] apartmentunit	Jan. 31, 2012 Emerald Palms [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Emerald Palms [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Southfield [Member] apartmentunit	Jan. 31, 2012 Southfield [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Southfield [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 101 San Fernando [Member] apartmentunit	Jan. 31, 2012 101 San Fernando [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 101 San Fernando [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Fairmont Plaza [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 Fairmont Plaza [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Fairmont Plaza [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 White Oak Village [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 White Oak Village [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 White Oak Village [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Quebec Square [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 Quebec Square [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Quebec Square [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Ritz-Carlton hotel [Member] room	Jan. 31, 2012 Ritz-Carlton hotel [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Ritz-Carlton hotel [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 250 Huron [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 250 Huron [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 250 Huron [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Waterfront Station - East 4th & West 4th Buildings [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 Waterfront Station - East 4th & West 4th Buildings [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Waterfront Station - East 4th & West 4th Buildings [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Charleston Marriott hotel [Member] room	Jan. 31, 2012 Charleston Marriott hotel [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Charleston Marriott hotel [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Simi Valley Town Center [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 Simi Valley Town Center [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Simi Valley Town Center [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Saddle Rock Village [Member] sqft	Jan. 31, 2012 Saddle Rock Village [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Saddle Rock Village [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Six triple net lease properties [Member] sqft		Jan. 31, 2012 Six triple net lease properties [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Six triple net lease properties [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Three triple net lease properties [Member] property	Jul. 31, 2012 Two triple net lease properties [Member] property	Jan. 31, 2011 Triple net lease properties [Member] property
Summary of rental properties included in discontinued operations
Location	Miami, Florida			Whitemarsh, Maryland			San Jose, California			San Jose, California			Richmond, Virginia			Denver, Colorado			Cleveland, Ohio			Cleveland, Ohio			Washington, D.C.			Charleston, West Virginia			Simi Valley, California			Aurora, Colorado			Various
Number of Units/Rooms	505			212			323												206									352
Square Feet										335,000			843,000			739,000						119,000			631,000						612,000			294,000			487,000
Period Disposed	Q4-2012			Q3-2012			Q2-2010			Q4-2012			Q3-2012			Q1-2012			Q4-2011			Q4-2011			Q2-2011			Q1-2011			Q4-2010			Q3-2010			Various	[1]
Period Status	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	0	0	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	0	Yes	Yes	0	Yes	Yes	0	Yes	Yes	0	Yes	Yes	0	0	Yes	0	0	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
Number of triple net lease properties disposed of																																									3	2	1

[1] Includes three triple net lease properties disposed of during Q3-2012, two triple net lease properties disposed of during Q2-2012 and one triple net lease property disposed of during Q4-2010.

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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	$ 5,740,660
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,749,433
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,841,409
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,435,168
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,937,649
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	8,088,361
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	10,026,010
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,654,632
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	1,955,868
Initial Cost to Company, Land	156,525
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	2,090,486
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	703,177
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	257,746
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	2,692,442
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	2,950,188
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	752,574
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 2 Hanson Place [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	104,626
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	108,940
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,661
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	112,601
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	112,601
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	19,159
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 4930 Oakton [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	670
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	1,842
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	2,554
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,081
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	3,985
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,066
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	573
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Ballston Common Office Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Arlington, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	44,170
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,301
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	45,964
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	5,495
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	7,301
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	51,459
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	58,760
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	9,105
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Colorado Studios [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	899
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	1,085
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	49
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	948
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	1,085
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	2,033
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	577
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Commerce Court [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	24,727
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,432
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	20,873
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	2,534
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,432
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	23,407
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	26,839
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	6,681
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Edgeworth Building [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	19,207
Initial Cost to Company, Land	942
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	29,353
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	2,033
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	951
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	31,377
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	32,328
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,751
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Eleven MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	61,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	41,290
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	8,835
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	6,270
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	43,855
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	50,125
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	19,742
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1995
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Fifteen MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	250,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,762
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	163,414
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	8,488
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	175,664
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	175,664
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	32,486
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2003
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Halle Building [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	11,311
Initial Cost to Company, Land	503
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	9,776
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	33,217
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,821
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	38,675
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	43,496
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	36,403
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1986
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Harlem Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Manhattan, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	31,445
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	31,672
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	8,362
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	40,034
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	40,034
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	6,751
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2003
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Higbee Building [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	15,624
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,452
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	21,261
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	58,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,962
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	77,478
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	82,440
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	11,400
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 4901 Searle (A) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	21,305
Initial Cost to Company, Land	837
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	16,227
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	4,491
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,674
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	19,881
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	21,555
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	2,829
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8025 Lamon (P) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	15,400
Initial Cost to Company, Land	978
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,426
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	20,078
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,957
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	25,525
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	27,482
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	2,516
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8030 Lamon (J) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,325
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	17,376
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	101
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,325
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	17,477
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	18,802
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,055
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2010
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8045 Lamon (Q) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	19,082
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,301
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	21,198
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	28,486
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	6,601
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	46,384
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	52,985
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	5,264
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Johns Hopkins - 855 North Wolfe Street [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	70,871
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,314
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	76,318
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	11,579
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	7,314
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	87,897
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	95,211
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,022
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Johns Hopkins Parking Garage [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,600
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	26,185
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,600
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	26,185
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	27,785
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	87
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2012
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - 5600 University SE [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	606
Initial Cost to Company, Land	868
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,625
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	868
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	4,625
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,493
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,521
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - Aperture Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	834
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	3,010
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	834
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	3,010
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	3,844
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	920
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - Fidelity [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	23,284
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,003
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	29,872
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	5,003
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	29,872
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	34,875
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	2,003
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | New York Times [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Manhattan, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	640,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	91,737
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	375,931
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	137,269
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	141,479
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	463,458
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	604,937
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	49,100
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Nine MetroTech Center North [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	61,996
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	64,303
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	4,250
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	380
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	68,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	68,553
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	22,039
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1997
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | One MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	166,480
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	212,153
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	51,596
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	23,543
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	240,206
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	263,749
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	101,153
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1991
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | One Pierrepont Plaza [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	3,907
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	86,863
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	96,180
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	558
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	182,485
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	183,043
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	99,097
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1988
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Post Office Plaza (MK Ferguson) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	15,197
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	57,213
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	24,219
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	81,432
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	81,432
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	37,112
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Richmond Office Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	64,189
Initial Cost to Company, Land	11,766
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	88,632
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	6,533
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	11,766
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	95,165
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	106,931
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	14,171
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Sheraton Station Square Hotel [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	42,615
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,172
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	53,153
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	4,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,180
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	57,801
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	59,981
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	19,239
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1998
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Skylight Office Tower [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	27,910
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,500
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	32,695
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	33,009
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	68,204
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	68,204
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	35,119
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1991
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Stapleton - 3055 Roslyn [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	4,554
Initial Cost to Company, Land	225
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	7,523
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	877
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	225
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	8,400
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	8,625
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,033
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Ten MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	40,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,680
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	95,234
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,856
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	9,265
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	93,505
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	102,770
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	48,202
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1992
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Terminal Tower [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	5,500
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	29,422
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	79,919
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	109,341
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	109,341
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	54,143
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1983
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Twelve MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	42,344
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	16,141
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,847
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	56,638
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	58,485
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,938
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Two MetroTech Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	75,414
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	155,280
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	32,352
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	7,137
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	180,495
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	187,632
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	64,744
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | University of Pennsylvania [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	49,563
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	41,146
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	10,665
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	51,811
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	51,811
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,389
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	885
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,424
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	71,887
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	2,965
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,424
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	74,852
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	77,276
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	19,250
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Retail [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	1,927,409
Initial Cost to Company, Land	449,795
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	2,175,119
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	564,336
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	532,785
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	2,656,465
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	3,189,250
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	532,433
Retail [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	17,009
Initial Cost to Company, Land	14,222
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	24,287
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	9,766
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	21,102
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	27,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	48,275
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	7,964
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Retail [Member] | Antelope Valley Mall [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Palmdale, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	96,158
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,492
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	58,028
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	69,120
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	10,078
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	118,562
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	128,640
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	40,561
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1999
Retail [Member] | Atlantic Center Site V [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	3,641
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	3,238
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,485
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,047
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	3,676
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	4,723
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,147
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1998
Retail [Member] | Avenue at Tower City Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	25,557
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	174,726
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	24,784
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	192
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	199,318
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	199,510
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	96,235
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Retail [Member] | Ballston Common Mall [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Arlington, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	45,924
Initial Cost to Company, Land	170
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	18,069
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	66,838
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	442
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	84,635
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	85,077
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	42,995
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1986
Retail [Member] | Brooklyn Commons [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	21,967
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,794
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,688
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	20,017
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	5,465
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	25,482
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,335
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Retail [Member] | Galleria at Sunset [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Henderson, NV
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	149,604
Initial Cost to Company, Land	14,965
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	161,893
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	884
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	30,799
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	146,943
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	177,742
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	37,811
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1996
Retail [Member] | Mall at Robinson [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	77,520
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,475
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	101,086
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,383
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	6,151
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	101,793
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	107,944
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	30,114
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2001
Retail [Member] | Northfield at Stapleton [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	43,401
Initial Cost to Company, Land	4,830
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	80,687
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	84,132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	25,235
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	144,414
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	169,649
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	24,965
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Retail [Member] | Orchard Town Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Westminster, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	62,939
Initial Cost to Company, Land	31,129
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	99,139
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	16,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	30,945
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	116,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	147,118
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	16,355
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Retail [Member] | Promenade Bolingbrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Bolingbrook, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	74,621
Initial Cost to Company, Land	20,271
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	95,390
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	21,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	21,031
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	116,286
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	137,317
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	17,791
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Retail [Member] | Promenade in Temecula [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Temecula, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	164,105
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,837
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	59,319
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	145,294
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	17,574
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	192,876
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	210,450
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	37,983
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1999
Retail [Member] | Quartermaster Plaza [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	66,018
Initial Cost to Company, Land	36,443
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	32,325
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,348
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	35,340
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	34,776
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	70,116
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	12,083
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Retail [Member] | Shops at Wiregrass [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Tampa, FL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	104,325
Initial Cost to Company, Land	28,842
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	109,587
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,373
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	33,786
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	106,016
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	139,802
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	15,084
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Retail [Member] | Short Pump Town Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	149,649
Initial Cost to Company, Land	20,023
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	136,172
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	14,133
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	15,124
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	155,204
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	170,328
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	29,466
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2003
Retail [Member] | South Bay Galleria [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Redondo Beach, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	119,049
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,297
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	108,236
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	28,965
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	8,144
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	130,354
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	138,498
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	31,499
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1985
Retail [Member] | Station Square [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	24,814
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,989
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	27,519
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	19,154
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	6,279
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	46,383
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	52,662
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	20,317
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1994
Retail [Member] | The Yards - Boilermaker Shops [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	10,267
Initial Cost to Company, Land	529
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	12,468
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	529
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	12,468
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	12,997
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	31
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2012
Retail [Member] | Tower City Parking [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	1,443
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,317
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	11,789
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	15,325
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,036
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	27,395
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	29,431
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	11,281
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Retail [Member] | Victoria Gardens [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	197,398
Initial Cost to Company, Land	19,272
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	175,662
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	40,158
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	10,242
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	224,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	235,092
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	35,598
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Retail [Member] | Westchester's Ridge Hill [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Yonkers, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	472,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	236,692
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	661,705
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	236,692
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	661,705
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	898,397
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	21,818
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2011
Arena [Member] | Barclays Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	429,041
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	890,213
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	890,213
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	890,213
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,699
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2012
Apartments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	1,001,551
Initial Cost to Company, Land	93,348
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	1,329,643
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	167,655
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	97,353
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	1,493,293
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	1,590,646
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	351,982
Apartments [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	18,457
Initial Cost to Company, Land	966
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	63,581
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	20,363
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	765
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	84,145
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	84,910
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	16,310
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Apartments [Member] | 100 Landsdowne Street [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	728
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	60,020
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	(145)
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	819
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	59,784
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	60,603
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	11,618
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Apartments [Member] | 1251 S. Michigan [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	9,521
Initial Cost to Company, Land	97
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	13,978
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	758
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	106
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	14,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	14,833
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	2,405
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Apartments [Member] | American Cigar Company [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	11,530
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,395
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,533
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	422
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,356
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	23,994
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	25,350
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,694
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2000
Apartments [Member] | Ashton Mill [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cumberland, RI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	17,290
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,885
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	33,844
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	9,846
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,242
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	43,333
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	46,575
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	7,503
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Apartments [Member] | Botanica Eastbridge [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	10,302
Initial Cost to Company, Land	765
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	13,698
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	765
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	13,698
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	14,463
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	213
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2012
Apartments [Member] | Brookview Place [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Dayton, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	2,336
Initial Cost to Company, Land	155
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,588
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	161
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	155
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	4,749
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	4,904
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,459
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1979
Apartments [Member] | Cameron Kinney [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	18,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,340
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,206
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,322
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,468
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	26,400
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	28,868
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,885
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Apartments [Member] | Cedar Place [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Lansing, MI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	3,993
Initial Cost to Company, Land	399
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	7,000
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	193
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	399
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	7,193
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	7,592
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,370
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1974
Apartments [Member] | Consolidated-Carolina [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	21,290
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,028
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	30,425
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,382
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,032
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	31,803
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	32,835
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	6,607
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2003
Apartments [Member] | Cutter's Ridge at Tobacco Row [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	389
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,356
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	(128)
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	389
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	4,228
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	4,617
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	948
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Apartments [Member] | Drake [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	27,696
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,353
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	38,104
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	8,132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,353
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	46,236
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	47,589
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	12,283
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1998
Apartments [Member] | Easthaven at the Village [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Beachwood, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	26,126
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,919
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	39,768
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	7,546
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	8,087
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	47,146
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	55,233
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	17,651
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1994
Apartments [Member] | Forest Trace [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Lauderhill, FL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	38,907
Initial Cost to Company, Land	4,356
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	41,505
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,826
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,512
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	43,175
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	47,687
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	12,416
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2000
Apartments [Member] | Foundry Lofts [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	45,626
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,086
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	52,806
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,265
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,086
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	56,071
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	58,157
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,872
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2011
Apartments [Member] | Grand Lowry Lofts [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	17,485
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,448
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	22,726
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	2,058
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,605
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	24,627
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	26,232
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	4,803
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2000
Apartments [Member] | Hamel Mill Lofts [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Haverhill, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	41,361
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,974
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	72,902
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	621
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,974
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	73,523
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	77,497
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	6,620
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Apartments [Member] | Heritage [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	San Diego, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	22,919
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,433
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	42,202
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,491
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	7,438
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	45,688
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	53,126
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	15,084
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2002
Apartments [Member] | Hummingbird Pointe (Parmatown Towers and Gardens) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Parma, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	6,185
Initial Cost to Company, Land	330
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	5,059
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	15,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,199
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	20,040
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	21,239
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	7,846
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1972
Apartments [Member] | Independence Place I [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	4,207
Initial Cost to Company, Land	210
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,671
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	772
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	215
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	7,438
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	7,653
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,883
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1973
Apartments [Member] | Independence Place II [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	3,366
Initial Cost to Company, Land	498
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	3,931
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,475
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	507
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	5,397
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,904
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,538
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2003
Apartments [Member] | Kennedy Biscuit Lofts [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	20,600
Initial Cost to Company, Land	716
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,645
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	4,104
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	719
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	27,746
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	28,465
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	14,567
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Apartments [Member] | Knolls [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Orange, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	32,520
Initial Cost to Company, Land	53
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,759
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	390
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	53
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	24,149
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	24,202
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	10,281
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1995
Apartments [Member] | Lofts 23 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	6,170
Initial Cost to Company, Land	221
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	17,026
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	52
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	314
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	16,985
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	17,299
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,738
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Apartments [Member] | Lofts at 1835 Arch [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	38,291
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,076
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	27,430
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	12,178
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,082
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	39,602
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	41,684
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	9,673
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2001
Apartments [Member] | Lucky Strike [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	15,278
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,105
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	34,095
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	31
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,019
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	32,212
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	35,231
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	4,697
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Apartments [Member] | Mercantile Place on Main [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	37,592
Initial Cost to Company, Land	8,876
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	75,478
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	5,099
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	8,795
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	80,658
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	89,453
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	11,782
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2008
Apartments [Member] | Metro 417 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Los Angeles, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	49,874
Initial Cost to Company, Land	8,545
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	67,326
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	4,155
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	8,547
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	71,479
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	80,026
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	12,181
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2005
Apartments [Member] | Metropolitan [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Los Angeles, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	38,900
Initial Cost to Company, Land	4,420
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	36,557
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	9,549
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,463
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	46,063
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	50,526
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	21,547
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1989
Apartments [Member] | Midtown Towers [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Parma, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	13,401
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,215
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	11,091
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	10,940
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,293
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	21,953
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	23,246
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,768
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1969
Apartments [Member] | Millender Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Detroit, MI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	9,049
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,247
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	16,847
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	691
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,247
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	17,538
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	18,785
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	9,933
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1985
Apartments [Member] | Museum Towers [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	31,864
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,474
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	18,158
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	6,213
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,909
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	23,936
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	27,845
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,245
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1997
Apartments [Member] | North Church Towers [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	5,488
Initial Cost to Company, Land	789
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,037
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,034
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	789
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	5,071
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,860
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	976
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2009
Apartments [Member] | One Franklintown [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	38,371
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,658
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	31,489
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	8,364
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,741
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	39,770
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	41,511
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	19,031
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1988
Apartments [Member] | Pavilion [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	54,226
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,250
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	29,505
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	13,339
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	5,267
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	42,827
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	48,094
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	10,851
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1992
Apartments [Member] | Perrytown Place [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	4,735
Initial Cost to Company, Land	463
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,898
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	36
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	463
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	6,934
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	7,397
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	3,765
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1973
Apartments [Member] | Presidio Landmark [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	San Francisco, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	57,123
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,060
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	92,687
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,854
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,060
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	94,541
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	96,601
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	7,254
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2010
Apartments [Member] | Queenswood [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Corona, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	28,729
Initial Cost to Company, Land	321
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	39,243
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	749
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	327
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	39,986
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	40,313
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	16,603
Date of Construction/Acquisition	1990
Apartments [Member] | Sky55 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	67,970
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,965
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	80,930
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	249
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,011
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	81,133
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	85,144
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	15,991
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2006
Apartments [Member] | The Aster Town Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	8,364
Initial Cost to Company, Land	487
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	9,901
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	487
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	9,901
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	10,388
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	264
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2012
Apartments [Member] | Town Center ( Botanica on the Green & Crescent Flats) [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	38,633
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,436
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	63,073
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,907
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	3,358
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	67,058
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	70,416
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	15,032
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2004
Apartments [Member] | Wilson Building [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	12,776
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,217
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	16,565
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	3,511
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,937
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	20,356
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	22,293
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	2,795
Date of Construction/Acquisition	2007
Land Held for Development and Sale [Member] | Stapleton [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	9,301
Initial Cost to Company, Land	65,059
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	65,059
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	65,059
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Leasehold Improvements and Other Equipment [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	11,245
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	11,245
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	11,245
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	8,944
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	132
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,656
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	6,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	6,788
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Aster Northfield [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	997
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,727
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	997
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	4,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,724
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land	55,355
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	55,355
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	55,355
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Continental Building [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	28,474
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,512
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	41,604
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,512
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	41,604
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	44,116
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Stratford Avenue [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Fairfield, CT
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,341
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	3,051
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,341
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	3,051
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,392
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | The Yards - Lumber Shed [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	2,449
Initial Cost to Company, Land	306
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	5,602
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	306
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	5,602
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	5,908
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | The Yards - Twelve12 [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	81,837
Initial Cost to Company, Land	4,804
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	20,920
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	4,804
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	20,920
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	25,724
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction Projects [Member] | West Village [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	6,216
Initial Cost to Company, Land	12,934
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	4,977
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	12,934
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	4,977
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	17,911
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	16,317
Initial Cost to Company, Land	22,416
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	127,256
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	22,416
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	127,256
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	149,672
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase I [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	235,497
Initial Cost to Company, Land	554,855
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	554,855
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	554,855
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase II [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	175,800
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	175,800
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	175,800
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | The Yards [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	59,326
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	59,326
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	59,326
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimmons [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Aurora, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,750
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,740
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,750
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	23,740
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	25,490
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | LiveWork Las Vegas [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Las Vegas, NV
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	141,853
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	141,853
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	141,853
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | The Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,386
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	18,737
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	5,386
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	18,737
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	24,123
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Development Projects [Member] | Waterfront Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	0
Initial Cost to Company, Land	559
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	28,107
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	559
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	28,107
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	28,666
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous	Various
Construction and Development [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	415,790
Initial Cost to Company, Land	982,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	344,703
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	982,000
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	344,703
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	1,326,703
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	0
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	5,738,960
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,746,727
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	6,841,409
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	1,435,168
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	1,934,943
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	8,088,361
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	10,023,304
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	1,654,632
Land held for divestiture [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location	Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013	1,700
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,706
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land	2,706
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements	0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total	2,706
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013	$ 0

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Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse Collateralized by Real Estate Properties [Abstract]
Fixed	$ 3,758,144	$ 3,419,685
Total weighted average rate	5.51%	5.65%
Variable
Taxable	1,510,930	1,802,629
Weighted average rate, taxable	4.93%	4.76%
Tax-Exempt	471,586	437,209
Weighted average rate, tax-exempt	1.64%	1.55%
Mortgage debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse	5,740,660	5,659,523
Weighted Average Rate Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse	5.04%	5.05%
Operating Properties [Member]
Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse Collateralized by Real Estate Properties [Abstract]
Fixed	3,456,879	3,008,293
Variable
Taxable	1,448,205	1,378,585
Tax-Exempt	408,785	421,434
Mortgage debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse	5,313,869	4,808,312
Development Projects [Member]
Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse Collateralized by Real Estate Properties [Abstract]
Fixed	299,565	406,619
Variable
Taxable	62,725	409,733
Tax-Exempt	53,500	0
Mortgage debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse	415,790	816,352
Total gross commitment fom lenders	705,983	1,338,181
Land Projects [Member]
Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse Collateralized by Real Estate Properties [Abstract]
Fixed	1,700	4,773
Variable
Taxable	0	14,311
Tax-Exempt	9,301	15,775
Mortgage debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse	11,001	34,859
Total gross commitment fom lenders	$ 11,001	$ 35,058

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Fair value measurement, recurring basis [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ (239,136)		$ (229,149)
Fair value valuation technique credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	Potential future exposure
Fair value valuation technique of total return swap	Third party bond pricing
Fair value valuation technique adjustment to borrowings subject to total rate of return swap	Third party bond pricing
Fair value valuation technique of redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted cash flows
Fair value unobservable input credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	Credit spreads
Fair value unobservable input of total return swap	Bond quote
Fair value unobservable input adjustment to borrowings subject to total rate of return swap	Bond quote
Fair value unobservable input redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discount rate
Percentage of input values redeemable noncontrolling interest	9.30%
Maximum [Member]
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis
Percentage of input values credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	4.25%
Range of input values of total rate of return swap	108.24%	[1]
Range of input values of fair value adjustment to the borrowing subject to total rate of return swap	100.23%	[1]
Minimum [Member]
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis
Percentage of input values credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	1.60%	[1]
Range of input values of total rate of return swap	84.41%
Range of input values of fair value adjustment to the borrowing subject to total rate of return swap	84.41%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis
Credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	11,925
Fair value measurement of total return swap	(5,136)
Fair value adjustment to borrowings subject to total rate of return swap	9,950
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ (239,136)		$ (229,149)

[1] This fair value measurement was developed by third party service providers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum loss exposure for unconsolidated variable interest entities	64
Collateralized borrowings of variable interest entities	29
Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities	31
Number of properties representing variable interest entities	22
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities	59
Residential Group [Member] | Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities	19
Number of properties representing variable interest entities	10
Commercial Group [Member] | Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities	12
Number of properties representing variable interest entities	12
Minimum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Lease terms of tenants in retail centers and office buildings	1 year
Arena founding partner and sponsor agreement term	1 year
Arena suite license agreement term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Lease terms of tenants in retail centers and office buildings	30 years
Arena founding partner and sponsor agreement term	7 years
Arena suite license agreement term	7 years
Arena [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Naming rights agreement contract term	20 years

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Leases (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Minimum fixed rental payments under long-term leases
2014	$ 9,779
2015	8,522
2016	7,862
2017	7,481
2018	3,418
Later years	53,292
Total rental payment	$ 90,354

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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value are as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	$ 9,646,870	$ 11,166,539	$ 11,340,779
Additions during period-
Improvements	791,705	874,614	744,415
Other additions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	60,897	3,577	166,038
Other acquisitions	12,587	9,201	0
Total Additions	865,189	887,392	910,453
Deductions during period-
Cost of real estate sold or retired	(370,110)	(422,342)	(187,069)
Cost of real estate in connection with disposal of partial interests	0	(404,893)	(514,533)
Other deductions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	(115,939)	(1,579,826)	(383,091)
Total Deductions	(486,049)	(2,407,061)	(1,084,693)
Balance at end of period	10,026,010	9,646,870	11,166,539
Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
Balance at beginning of period	1,526,503	1,614,399	1,593,658
Additions during period -
Charged to profit or loss	204,070	181,865	197,120
Net other additions (deductions) during period-
Acquisitions, retirements, sales or disposals	(75,941)	(269,761)	(176,379)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,654,632	$ 1,526,503	$ 1,614,399

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Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			34 Months Ended
	May 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jun. 02, 2008	Dec. 01, 2011	May 12, 2011	Aug. 16, 2005 Park Creek Metropolitan District [Member]	Jun. 02, 2008 Converted Bonds [Member]	Aug. 16, 2005 Converted Bonds [Member] Park Creek Metropolitan District [Member]
Financing Commitments by Region [Line Items]
Junior Subordinated Bonds Issued								$ 58,000,000
Converted bonds, fixed interest rate									8.50%	8.50%
Financing Arrangements (Textual) [Abstract]
Fund Withdrawn from Trustee					58,000,000
Notional amount of rate of return swap contact amount					58,000,000
Purchase of Converted bonds from investment banks	23,000,000	5,000,000
Refinanced junior subordinated bond							42,000,000
Outstanding junior subordinated bond							58,000,000
Proceeds as Repayment of convertible bond held by subsidiaries							23,000,000
Termination of TRS and Secured borrowings							19,000,000
Redemption Value of Converted Bonds		240,000				225,000
Secured Debt related to converted bonds		10,610,000	15,775,000
Notes Receivable Owned by the Company used as collateral		9,975,000
Net Interest Income related to TRS		$ 875,000	$ 1,220,000	$ 1,966,000

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 swap	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain loss on cash flow hedges to be reclassified within next twelve months	$ 27,283
SIFMA rate	0.08%
Aggregate notional amount of TRS designated as fair value hedging instruments	266,395
Number of forward swaps outstanding	0
Net gain (loss) from change in fair value of underlying TRS borrowings recognized in interest expense	770	(11,855)	(1,924)
Adjustment for nonperformance risk	11,772
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in a liability position	167,496
Posted collateral consisting of cash and notes receivable	$ 89,101
Minimum [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Caps and Floors [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Treasury Options [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Forward Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Caps and Floors [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Treasury Options [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Forward Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument term of agreements	10 years

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Senior and Subordinated Debt (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Interest incurred, capitalized and paid
Interest incurred	$ 365,323	$ 443,247	$ 470,865
Interest capitalized	(96,094)	(193,448)	(172,664)
Net interest expense	269,229	249,799	298,201
Interest incurred from discontinued operations	7,262	14,175	22,969
Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized)	$ 291,509	$ 260,822	$ 318,910

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair value measurement, recurring basis [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	$ 9,950	$ 9,180
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	(239,136)	(229,149)
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis	(363,596)	(382,585)
Interest rate caps [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	7	13
Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	241	1,083
Derivative Liabilities	(129,522)	(148,699)
Total Return Swap [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	21,066	10,308
Derivative Liabilities	(26,202)	(25,321)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Interest rate caps [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Total Return Swap [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis	(2,768)	(4,300)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest rate caps [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	7	13
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	241	1,083
Derivative Liabilities	(3,016)	(5,396)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Total Return Swap [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Derivative Assets	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	9,950	9,180
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	(239,136)	(229,149)
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis	(360,828)	(378,285)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Interest rate caps [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
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Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
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Derivative Liabilities	(126,506)	(143,303)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Total Return Swap [Member]
Financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests on a recurring basis
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Derivative Liabilities	$ (26,202)	$ (25,321)

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Bank Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum borrowings	$ 450,000	[1]	$ 450,000	[1]
Borrowings	0		0
Letters of credit	67,456		69,389
Surety Bonds	0		0
Available credit	$ 382,544		$ 380,611

[1] The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

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Other Assets (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]
2014	$ 5,695
2015	4,500
2016	4,310
2017	3,720
2018	$ 3,558

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

The following tables summarize financial data for the Company’s six reportable operating segments. All amounts are presented in thousands.

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	Identifiable Assets
Commercial Group	$	7,127,228	$	7,326,286
Residential Group	2,060,892		2,022,135
Arena	980,321		643,783
Land Development Group	246,873		352,248
The Nets	1,111		(3,836		)
Corporate Activities	196,007		163,667
	$	10,612,432	$	10,504,283
	Years Ended January 31,							Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012			2011		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues from Real Estate Operations							Operating Expenses
Commercial Group	$	716,064	$	705,565		$	817,958	$	388,412		$	357,671		$	386,497
Commercial Group Land Sales	45,999		54,363			24,742		5,286			9,731			19,970
Residential Group	269,637		245,701			202,366		188,591			174,280			132,373
Arena	48,353		1,569			1,251		49,175			12,536			8,302
Land Development Group	54,634		44,420			32,131		48,361			47,543			38,650
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	—		—			—		52,450			52,585			47,030
	$	1,134,687	$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448	$	732,275		$	654,346		$	632,822
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense							Interest Expense
Commercial Group	$	165,393	$	155,848		$	171,200	$	185,175		$	174,364		$	220,093
Residential Group	52,882		51,199			51,779		19,000			29,490			18,725
Arena	8,888		—			—		(122		)	(14,336		)	(7,508		)
Land Development Group	840		240			334		3,801			3,443			3,007
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	1,658		1,514			1,769		61,375			56,838			63,884
	$	229,661	$	208,801		$	225,082	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
	Interest and Other Income							Capital Expenditures
Commercial Group	$	14,730	$	20,917		$	22,716	$	327,867		$	355,598		$	377,290
Residential Group	21,155		19,816			19,829		149,160			154,475			222,712
Arena	—		261			643		325,744			249,139			123,046
Land Development Group	9,866		10,838			9,162		190			558			—
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	164		262			442		904			611			110
	$	45,915	$	52,094		$	52,792	$	803,865		$	760,381		$	723,158

The Company uses a measure defined as Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (“EBDT”) to report its operating results. EBDT is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as net earnings excluding the following items at the Company’s proportional share: i) gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) the adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expense using the straight-line method; iii) non-cash charges for real estate depreciation, amortization, amortization of mortgage procurement costs: iv) deferred income taxes; v) preferred payment, which is classified as noncontrolling interest expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations; vi) impairment of real estate (net of tax); vii) extraordinary items (net of tax); viii) cumulative or retrospective effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax); and ix) revisions of prior period financial statements.

The Company believes that, although its business has many facets such as development, acquisitions, disposals and property management, the core of its business is the recurring operations of its portfolio of real estate assets. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker, uses EBDT, as presented, to assess performance of its portfolio of real estate assets by operating segment because it provides information on the financial performance of the core real estate portfolio operations. EBDT measures the profitability of a real estate segment’s operations of collecting rent, paying operating expenses and servicing its debt. The Company’s segments adhere to the accounting policies described in Note A.

Effective during the year ended January 31, 2012, under the direction of the Company’s chief operating decision maker, EBDT provided in order to assess performance for the Real Estate Groups and The Nets was on a pre-tax basis. The Corporate Activities segment controls tax strategies and evaluates results on a consolidated basis. As a result, beginning February 1, 2011, the Company no longer allocates income tax expense (benefit) to the Real Estate Groups or The Nets. In addition, based on the consolidated evaluation of income taxes, it was determined that EBDT would exclude all deferred income taxes instead of just those attributable to the Real Estate Groups. All amounts in the following table are presented in thousands:

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Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment:

Year Ended January 31, 2013	Commercial Group			Residential Group			Arena			Land Development Group			The Nets			Corporate			Total
EBDT	$	258,799		$	130,535		$	4,659		$	10,812		$	(4,672	)	$	(102,837	)	$	297,296
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(202,511		)	(86,893		)	(5,213		)	(661		)	—			—			(295,278		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(11,466		)	(3,071		)	(81		)	(131		)	—			—			(14,749		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	15,324			(438		)	138			—			—			—			15,024
Net gain on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			7,314			—			—			7,314
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(40,777		)	—			—			(40,777		)
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	16,107			34,959			—			—			—			—			51,066
Net gain on change in control of interests	4,064			—			—			—			—			—			4,064
Impairment of real estate	(30,660		)	—			—			—			—			—			(30,660		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	—			—			—			(390		)	—			—			(390		)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(3,961		)	(2,198		)	—			—			—			—			(6,159		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(200		)	(43		)	—			—			—			—			(243		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	135			—			—			—			—			—			135
Gain on disposition of rental properties	40,645			59,290			—			—			—			—			99,935
Impairment of real estate	(4,254		)	—			—			—			—			—			(4,254		)
Income tax expense:
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			(29,472		)	(29,472		)
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(16,427		)	(16,427		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(148,736	)	$	36,425
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversion	—			—			—			—			—			(32,129		)	(32,129		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(180,865	)	$	4,296
Year Ended January 31, 2012
EBDT	$	316,812		$	100,924		$	8,251		$	8,541		$	(26,814	)	$	(73,330	)	$	334,384
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(190,427		)	(77,760		)	—			(249		)	—			—			(268,436		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,085		)	(3,449		)	—			(289		)	—			—			(13,823		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,125			255			(54		)	—			—			—			6,326
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			(115,411		)	—			—			(115,411		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(41,902		)	—			—			(41,902		)
Preference payment	(1,732		)	—			—			—			—			—			(1,732		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties	15,410			2,255			—			—			—			—			17,665
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	—			12,567			—			—			—			—			12,567
Impairment of real estate	—			(235		)	—			—			—			—			(235		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	(40,284		)	—			—			—			—			—			(40,284		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	700			300			—			—			—			—			1,000
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(10,790		)	(2,478		)	—			—			—			—			(13,268		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(790		)	(57		)	—			—			—			—			(847		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	882			—			—			—			—			—			882
Gain on disposition of rental properties	51,796			—			—			—			—			—			51,796
Impairment of real estate	(13,692		)	—			—			—			—			—			(13,692		)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			48,508			48,508
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(49,984		)	(49,984		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(74,806	)	$	(86,486	)
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(15,400		)	(15,400		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(90,206	)	$	(101,886	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
EBDT	$	272,705		$	106,556		$	4,775		$	2,376		$	9,651		$	(86,188	)	$	309,875
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(192,592		)	(73,479		)	—			(264		)	—			—			(266,335		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,026		)	(2,511		)	—			(273		)	—			—			(12,810		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(11,260		)	(2,980		)	—			(591		)	—			(19,095		)	(33,926		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	11,620			522			(49		)	(8		)	—			—			12,085
Preference payment	(2,341		)	—			—			—			—			—			(2,341		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax	106,943			18,083			—			—			—			—			125,026
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	3,436			10,926			—			—			—			—			14,362
Impairment of real estate, net of tax	(964		)	—			—			(1,016		)	—			—			(1,980		)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	(30,115		)	—			—			(13,817		)	—			—			(43,932		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	(700		)	(300		)	—			—			—			—			(1,000		)
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(16,944		)	(2,763		)	—			—			—			—			(19,707		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(1,461		)	(70		)	—			—			—			—			(1,531		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(3,409		)	(422		)	—			—			—			—			(3,831		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,075			—			—			—			—			—			6,075
Gain on disposition of rental properties	26,899			1,099			—			—			—			—			27,998
Impairment of real estate	(49,980		)	—			—			—			—			—			(49,980		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(105,283	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(11,807		)	(11,807		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(117,090	)	$	46,241

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial data of six reportable segments

The following tables summarize financial data for the Company’s six reportable operating segments. All amounts are presented in thousands.

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	Identifiable Assets
Commercial Group	$	7,127,228	$	7,326,286
Residential Group	2,060,892		2,022,135
Arena	980,321		643,783
Land Development Group	246,873		352,248
The Nets	1,111		(3,836		)
Corporate Activities	196,007		163,667
	$	10,612,432	$	10,504,283
	Years Ended January 31,							Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012			2011		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues from Real Estate Operations							Operating Expenses
Commercial Group	$	716,064	$	705,565		$	817,958	$	388,412		$	357,671		$	386,497
Commercial Group Land Sales	45,999		54,363			24,742		5,286			9,731			19,970
Residential Group	269,637		245,701			202,366		188,591			174,280			132,373
Arena	48,353		1,569			1,251		49,175			12,536			8,302
Land Development Group	54,634		44,420			32,131		48,361			47,543			38,650
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	—		—			—		52,450			52,585			47,030
	$	1,134,687	$	1,051,618		$	1,078,448	$	732,275		$	654,346		$	632,822
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense							Interest Expense
Commercial Group	$	165,393	$	155,848		$	171,200	$	185,175		$	174,364		$	220,093
Residential Group	52,882		51,199			51,779		19,000			29,490			18,725
Arena	8,888		—			—		(122		)	(14,336		)	(7,508		)
Land Development Group	840		240			334		3,801			3,443			3,007
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	1,658		1,514			1,769		61,375			56,838			63,884
	$	229,661	$	208,801		$	225,082	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
	Interest and Other Income							Capital Expenditures
Commercial Group	$	14,730	$	20,917		$	22,716	$	327,867		$	355,598		$	377,290
Residential Group	21,155		19,816			19,829		149,160			154,475			222,712
Arena	—		261			643		325,744			249,139			123,046
Land Development Group	9,866		10,838			9,162		190			558			—
The Nets	—		—			—		—			—			—
Corporate Activities	164		262			442		904			611			110
	$	45,915	$	52,094		$	52,792	$	803,865		$	760,381		$	723,158

Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment

Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment:

Year Ended January 31, 2013	Commercial Group			Residential Group			Arena			Land Development Group			The Nets			Corporate			Total
EBDT	$	258,799		$	130,535		$	4,659		$	10,812		$	(4,672	)	$	(102,837	)	$	297,296
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(202,511		)	(86,893		)	(5,213		)	(661		)	—			—			(295,278		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(11,466		)	(3,071		)	(81		)	(131		)	—			—			(14,749		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	15,324			(438		)	138			—			—			—			15,024
Net gain on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			7,314			—			—			7,314
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(40,777		)	—			—			(40,777		)
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	16,107			34,959			—			—			—			—			51,066
Net gain on change in control of interests	4,064			—			—			—			—			—			4,064
Impairment of real estate	(30,660		)	—			—			—			—			—			(30,660		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	—			—			—			(390		)	—			—			(390		)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(3,961		)	(2,198		)	—			—			—			—			(6,159		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(200		)	(43		)	—			—			—			—			(243		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	135			—			—			—			—			—			135
Gain on disposition of rental properties	40,645			59,290			—			—			—			—			99,935
Impairment of real estate	(4,254		)	—			—			—			—			—			(4,254		)
Income tax expense:
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			(29,472		)	(29,472		)
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(16,427		)	(16,427		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(148,736	)	$	36,425
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversion	—			—			—			—			—			(32,129		)	(32,129		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	82,022		$	132,141		$	(497	)	$	(23,833	)	$	(4,672	)	$	(180,865	)	$	4,296
Year Ended January 31, 2012
EBDT	$	316,812		$	100,924		$	8,251		$	8,541		$	(26,814	)	$	(73,330	)	$	334,384
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(190,427		)	(77,760		)	—			(249		)	—			—			(268,436		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,085		)	(3,449		)	—			(289		)	—			—			(13,823		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,125			255			(54		)	—			—			—			6,326
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	—			—			—			(115,411		)	—			—			(115,411		)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	—			—			—			(41,902		)	—			—			(41,902		)
Preference payment	(1,732		)	—			—			—			—			—			(1,732		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties	15,410			2,255			—			—			—			—			17,665
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	—			12,567			—			—			—			—			12,567
Impairment of real estate	—			(235		)	—			—			—			—			(235		)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	(40,284		)	—			—			—			—			—			(40,284		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	700			300			—			—			—			—			1,000
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(10,790		)	(2,478		)	—			—			—			—			(13,268		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(790		)	(57		)	—			—			—			—			(847		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	882			—			—			—			—			—			882
Gain on disposition of rental properties	51,796			—			—			—			—			—			51,796
Impairment of real estate	(13,692		)	—			—			—			—			—			(13,692		)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	—			—			—			—			—			48,508			48,508
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	—			—			—			—			—			(49,984		)	(49,984		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(74,806	)	$	(86,486	)
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(15,400		)	(15,400		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	123,925		$	32,322		$	8,197		$	(149,310	)	$	(26,814	)	$	(90,206	)	$	(101,886	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
EBDT	$	272,705		$	106,556		$	4,775		$	2,376		$	9,651		$	(86,188	)	$	309,875
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(192,592		)	(73,479		)	—			(264		)	—			—			(266,335		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(10,026		)	(2,511		)	—			(273		)	—			—			(12,810		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(11,260		)	(2,980		)	—			(591		)	—			(19,095		)	(33,926		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	11,620			522			(49		)	(8		)	—			—			12,085
Preference payment	(2,341		)	—			—			—			—			—			(2,341		)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax	106,943			18,083			—			—			—			—			125,026
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	3,436			10,926			—			—			—			—			14,362
Impairment of real estate, net of tax	(964		)	—			—			(1,016		)	—			—			(1,980		)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities, net of tax	(30,115		)	—			—			(13,817		)	—			—			(43,932		)
Allowance for projects under development revision	(700		)	(300		)	—			—			—			—			(1,000		)
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Depreciation and amortization – Real Estate Groups	(16,944		)	(2,763		)	—			—			—			—			(19,707		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs – Real Estate Groups	(1,461		)	(70		)	—			—			—			—			(1,531		)
Deferred taxes – Real Estate Groups	(3,409		)	(422		)	—			—			—			—			(3,831		)
Straight-line rent adjustment	6,075			—			—			—			—			—			6,075
Gain on disposition of rental properties	26,899			1,099			—			—			—			—			27,998
Impairment of real estate	(49,980		)	—			—			—			—			—			(49,980		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(105,283	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends	—			—			—			—			—			(11,807		)	(11,807		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$	107,886		$	54,661		$	4,726		$	(13,593	)	$	9,651		$	(117,090	)	$	46,241

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Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse [Abstract]

Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse Collateralized by Real Estate Properties

Nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, which is collateralized solely by completed rental properties, projects under construction and development and undeveloped land, was as follows:

January 31, 2013	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,456,879	$	299,565	$	1,700	$	3,758,144	5.51	%
Variable
Taxable	1,448,205		62,725		—		1,510,930		4.93	%
Tax-Exempt	408,785		53,500		9,301		471,586		1.64	%
	$	5,313,869	$	415,790	$	11,001	$	5,740,660	5.04	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	705,983	$	11,001

January 31, 2012	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,008,293	$	406,619	$	4,773	$	3,419,685	5.65	%
Variable
Taxable	1,378,585		409,733		14,311		1,802,629		4.76	%
Tax-Exempt	421,434		—		15,775		437,209		1.55	%
	$	4,808,312	$	816,352	$	34,859	$	5,659,523	5.05	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	1,338,181	$	35,058

Composition of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse maturities

The following summarizes the composition of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse maturities, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, as of January 31, 2013:

Fiscal Years Ending January 31,	Total Maturities
	(in thousands)
2014	$	806,638
2015	994,277
2016	430,113
2017	366,394
2018	1,199,694
Thereafter	1,943,544
Total	$	5,740,660

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Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funds for Development and Construction Projects Maturities	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funds for Development and Construction Projects Maturities	5 years

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Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	$ 0	$ 17,665	$ 257,990
New York Retail Joint Venture [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	9,561	0
Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	5,849	0
Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	2,255	0
University Park Joint Venture [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	0	176,192
Nets [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	0	55,112
Bernstein Joint Venture [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	0	29,342
Other Transaction Costs [Member]
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investments
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	$ 0	$ 0	$ (2,656)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature of Business

Nature of Business

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) principally engages in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. The Company operates through three strategic business units and has six reportable operating segments. The three strategic business units, which represent four reportable operating segments, are the Commercial Group, Residential Group and Land Development Group (collectively, the “Real Estate Groups”). The Commercial Group, the Company’s largest strategic business unit, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional malls, specialty/urban retail centers, office and life science buildings, hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, it recently constructed and currently operates Barclays Center (the "Arena"), a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. The Arena, which opened in September 2012, is being reported as a separate reportable operating segment. The Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates residential rental properties, including upscale and middle-market apartments and adaptive re-use developments. Additionally, the Residential Group owns interests in entities that develop and manage military family housing. The Land Development Group acquires and sells both land and developed lots to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also owns and develops land into master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. On January 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of its Land Development Group. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company established and executed on its land divestiture strategy. See Note L – Land Held for Divestiture for additional information for additional information on land divestiture activities.

Corporate Activities and The Nets, a member of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) in which the Company accounts for its investment on the equity method of accounting, are the other reportable operating segments.

The Company has approximately $10.6 billion of consolidated assets in 26 states and the District of Columbia at January 31, 2013. The Company’s core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Company has offices in Albuquerque, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and the Company’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which it has a controlling interest in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) requires an ongoing reassessment of determining whether a variable interest gives a company a controlling financial interest in a VIE. The Company continuously reassesses whether or not it has the (a) power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

The Company’s VIEs consist of joint ventures that are engaged, directly or indirectly, in the ownership, development and management of office buildings, regional malls, specialty retail centers, apartment communities, military housing, a hotel and The Nets. As of January 31, 2013, the Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of 31 VIEs representing 22 properties (19 VIEs representing 10 properties in the Residential Group and 12 VIEs representing 12 properties in the Commercial Group). The creditors of the consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the Company’s general credit. As of January 31, 2013, the Company held variable interests in 59 VIEs for which it is not the primary beneficiary. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these unconsolidated VIEs is limited to the Company’s investments in those VIEs totaling approximately $64,000,000 at January 31, 2013. In addition, as of January 31, 2013, the Company consolidates a VIE which holds collateralized borrowings of $29,000,000, which the Company has guaranteed (see Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt).

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the entity that owns Barclays Center is deemed to have sufficient equity and cash flows to support its operations without the need of any additional financial support from its partners. As a result, the Company determined that it no longer qualified as a VIE. The impact of the removal of this VIE within the VIE parenthetical disclosures on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were decreases of $552,226,000 to real estate, net, $1,405,000 to cash and equivalents, $17,574,000 to restricted cash and escrowed funds, $26,681,000 to other assets, $192,958,000 to nonrecourse mortgage debt and $84,908,000 to accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities from the balances disclosed at January 31, 2012.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. Some of the critical estimates made by the Company include, but are not limited to, determination of the primary beneficiary of VIEs, estimates of useful lives for long-lived assets, reserves for collection on accounts and notes receivable and other investments, impairment of real estate and other-than-temporary impairments on its equity method investments. As a result of the nature of estimates made by the Company, actual results could differ.

Reclassification

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. During 2012, the Company established a new financial statement line included in operations, "Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity" and a new line item within equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities, "Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities". The prior year impairment charges resulting from the divestiture decision were reclassified to these line items on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 31, 2012 for comparability purposes (see Note L – Land Held for Divestiture). In addition, during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the Barclays Center met the criteria for a reportable operating segment. Therefore, the segment reporting disclosures related to the Barclays Center as of and for the two years ended January 31, 2012 have been reclassified from the Commercial Group segment to the Arena segment (see Note O – Segment Information).

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

The years 2012, 2011 and 2010 refer to the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Recognition of Revenue

Recognition of Revenue

Real Estate Sales – The specific timing of a sale transaction and recognition of profit is measured against various criteria in the real estate sales accounting guidance covering the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the property. If the sales criteria are not met, the Company defers gain recognition and accounts for the transaction by applying the deposit, finance, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate.

Consolidated operating properties that have been sold or determined to be held for sale are reported as discontinued operations. The Company considers assets held for sale when the transaction has been approved by management and there are no significant contingencies related to the sale that may prevent the transaction from closing. In many transactions, these contingencies are not satisfied until the actual closing and, accordingly, the property is not identified as held for sale until the closing actually occurs. However, each potential sale is evaluated based on its separate facts and circumstances.

Leasing Operations – The Company enters into leases with tenants in its rental properties. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and office buildings generally range from 1 to 30 years, excluding leases with certain anchor tenants, which typically are longer. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related lease, which include the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases. Overage rents are recognized after the contingency has been removed (i.e., sales thresholds have been achieved). Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance and other commercial property operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Construction – Revenues and profit on long-term fixed-price contracts are recorded using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues on reimbursable cost-plus fee contracts are recorded in the amount of the accrued reimbursable costs plus proportionate fees at the time the costs are incurred.

Military Housing Fee Revenues – Development fees related to military housing projects are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual development costs incurred. Additional development incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of criteria, such as incentives to realize development cost savings, encourage small and local business participation, comply with specified safety standards and other project management incentives as specified in the development agreements.

Construction management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual construction costs incurred. Additional construction incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the construction contracts.

Property management and asset management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the annual net rental income and annual operating income, respectively, that is generated by the military housing privatization projects as defined in the agreements. Additional property management incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the property management agreements.

Arena Revenues – The Arena naming rights agreement with Barclays Services Corporation, which commenced with the opening of the Arena, has a 20-year term, subject to certain extension rights. Arena naming rights revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract year.

Arena founding partner and sponsor agreements entitle the parties to certain sponsorship, promotional, media, hospitality and other rights and entitlements. These agreements expire at various terms ranging from one to seven years from the opening of the Arena and is recognized on a straight-line basis.

Arena suite licenses entitle the licensee the use of a luxury suite in the Arena. The terms of the suite license agreements commenced on the date the Arena opened with terms ranging from one to seven years. Revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over each contractual year.

Ticketing fee revenue is based on the Arena's share of ticket sale fees in accordance with an agreement with Ticketmaster. Revenue from ticketing fees is deferred and recognized upon settlement of the related event.

Recognition of Costs and Expenses

Recognition of Costs and Expenses

Operating expenses primarily represent the recognition of operating costs, which are charged to operations as incurred, administrative expenses and taxes other than income taxes. Interest expense and real estate taxes during active development and construction are capitalized as a part of the project cost.

Depreciation and amortization is generally computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives of buildings (other than Arena) and certain first generation tenant allowances that are considered by management as a component of the building are primarily 50 years. The estimated useful life of the Arena is 34.5 years, the remaining term of the ground leases on which the Arena was built. Subsequent tenant improvements and those first generation tenant allowances that are not considered a component of the building are amortized over the life of the tenant’s lease. This estimated life is based on the length of time the asset is expected to generate positive operating cash flows. Actual events and circumstances can cause the life of the building and tenant improvement to be different than the estimates made. Additionally, lease terminations can affect the economic life of the tenant improvements.

Major improvements and tenant improvements that are considered to be the Company’s assets are capitalized in real estate costs and expensed through depreciation charges. Tenant improvements that are considered lease inducements are capitalized into other assets and amortized as a reduction of rental revenues over the life of the tenant’s lease. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are expensed as incurred.

A variety of costs are incurred in the development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves judgment. The Company’s capitalization policy on development properties is based on accounting guidance for the capitalization of interest cost and accounting guidance for costs and the initial rental operations of real estate properties. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. The Company considers a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. The Company ceases capitalization on any portion substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalizes only those costs associated with the portion under construction. Costs and accumulated depreciation applicable to assets retired or sold are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Termination Benefits

Termination Benefits

During the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s workforce was reduced. The Company provided outplacement services to terminated employees and severance payments based on years of service and other defined criteria. Termination benefits expense (outplacement and severance) are included in operating expenses and reported in the Corporate Activities segment.

Impairment of Real Estate

Impairment of Real Estate

The Company reviews its real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in property net operating income, significant decreases in occupancy rates, the physical condition of the property and general economic conditions. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In addition, the undiscounted cash flows may consider a probability-weighted cash flow estimation approach when alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration or a range is estimated at the balance sheet date. Significant estimates are made in the determination of future undiscounted cash flows including future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon disposition of the asset. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. Determining fair value of real estate, if required, also involves significant judgments and estimates including discount and capitalization rates. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The Company reviews its portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. A loss in value of an equity method investment which is other-than-temporary is recognized as an impairment of unconsolidated entities. This determination is based upon the length of time elapsed, severity of decline, possible recovery period and other relevant facts. Determining fair value of a real estate investment and whether or not a loss is other-than-temporary involves significant judgments and estimates. Examples of these estimates include timing and amounts of expected cash flows, discount rates, capitalization rates and comparable sales data, among other things. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant and is based on the fair value of the equity award. The fair value of stock options is computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions for risk-free rate, expected volatility, dividend yield, and expected life of the options. The fair value of restricted stock is equal to the closing price of the stock on the date of grant. The fair value cost of stock options and restricted stock, as adjusted for estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period of the grantee using the straight-line attribution method. Cost recognition is accelerated if the grantee is retirement-eligible (as defined in the 1994 Stock Plan) or becomes retirement-eligible before the end of the nominal vesting period. The cost is recognized immediately if the grantee is retirement-eligible at the date of grant or on a straight-line basis over the period ending with the first anniversary from the date of grant when the individual becomes retirement-eligible. The fair value of performance shares that do not have a market condition is equal to the closing price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if it is probable that the performance goals will be achieved. The fair value of performance shares that have a market condition is computed using a Monte Carlo simulation. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if the requisite service is rendered, even if the market condition is never satisfied.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic earnings per share (“EPS”). The Class A Common Units issued in exchange for Bruce C. Ratner’s noncontrolling interests in the Forest City Ratner Company portfolio in November 2006 (see Note W – Class A Common Units), which are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders. The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The Class A common stock issuable in connection with a put or conversion of the Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 and Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method.

Acquisition of Rental Properties

Acquisition of Rental Properties

Upon acquisition of a rental property, the purchase price of the property is allocated to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on fair values. Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) the Company's estimate of the fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases, including any fixed-rate renewal periods that are probable of being exercised. For the Company's below market lease and in-place lease intangibles that remain at January 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no fixed rate renewal periods associated with these leases that the Company deemed probable of renewal and included in the calculation of the intangible asset value or related amortization period.

Intangible assets also include amounts representing the value of tenant relationships and in-place leases based on the Company's evaluation of each tenant’s lease and its overall relationship with the respective tenant. The Company estimates the cost to execute leases with terms similar to in-place leases, including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related expenses. This intangible asset is amortized to expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. The Company's estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers or by using independent appraisals. Factors considered by the Company in this analysis include an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily range from three to twelve months. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company also uses the information obtained as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence as part of considering any conditional asset retirement obligations, and when necessary, will record a conditional asset retirement obligation as part of its purchase price.

When calculating the estimated value to assign to a tenant relationship intangible asset, the Company estimates the likelihood that a lessee will execute a lease renewal and other factors relative to the relationship. In determining the likelihood of lease renewal, the Company utilizes a probability weighted model based on many factors. Other qualitative factors related to the relationship that the Company considers include, but are not limited to, the nature and extent of the business relationship with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant and the tenant’s credit quality. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease term and expected renewals, but in no event longer than the remaining depreciable life of the building. The value of in-place leases is amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term of the respective leases and any fixed-rate renewal periods that are deemed probable.

In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible asset, including market rate adjustments, in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, would be charged to expense.

Cash and Equivalents

Cash and Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

Cash flows associated with items intended as hedges of identifiable transactions or events are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged. Cash flows from derivatives not designated as cash flow or fair value hedges are generally classified in the investing section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Cash flows associated with lease procurement costs are classified as investing activities and consist primarily of lease commissions and related legal fees associated with procuring first generation tenants under long-term lease agreements for office buildings, retail regional malls or specialty retail centers. The Company primarily incurs these costs during the development phase of the project and they are integral to starting construction and ultimately completing the project. Management views these lease procurement costs as part of the initial investment to obtain long-term cash inflow.

The Company maintains operating cash and reserves for replacement balances in financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of these institutions and believes that the risk of loss is minimal.

Restricted Cash and Escrowed Funds

Restricted Cash and Escrowed Funds

Restricted cash and escrowed funds represent restricted amounts with financial institutions for debt services payments, taxes and insurance, collateral, security deposits, capital replacement, improvement and operating reserves, bond funds, development escrows and construction escrows.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserves on Notes Receivable

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserves on Notes Receivable

The Company records allowances against its rent receivables from tenants and other receivables that it considers uncollectible. These allowances are based on management’s estimate of receivables that will not be realized from cash receipts in subsequent periods. The Company also maintains an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. This receivable arises from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates. The allowance against the straight-line rent receivable is based on historical experience with early lease terminations as well as specific review of significant tenants and tenants that are having known financial difficulties. There is a risk that the estimate of the expected activity of current tenants may not accurately reflect future events. If the estimate does not accurately reflect future tenant vacancies, the reserve for straight-line rent receivable may be over or understated by the actual tenant vacancies that occur.

The Company estimates the allowance for notes receivable based on its assessment of expected future cash flows estimated to be received with consideration given to any collateral of the respective note. If the estimate of expected future cash flows does not accurately reflect actual events, the reserve on notes receivable may be over or understated by the actual cash flows that occur.

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated entities using the equity method of accounting whereby the cost of an investment is adjusted for the Company’s share of income or loss from the date of acquisition, increased for equity contributions made and reduced by distributions received. The income or loss for each unconsolidated entity is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable operating agreements, which may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Certain of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated entities share of cumulative allocated losses and cash distributions received exceeds its cumulative allocated share of income and equity contributions. As a result, the carrying value of certain investments in unconsolidated entities is negative. Unconsolidated entities with negative carrying values are included in cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Differences between the Company’s carrying value of its investment in unconsolidated entities and the Company’s underlying equity of such unconsolidated entities are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets or liabilities, as applicable. The Company records income or loss in certain unconsolidated entities based on the distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain return thresholds.

As is customary within the real estate industry, the Company invests in certain projects through partnerships and limited liability entities. The Company may provide funding in excess of its legal ownership. Such fundings are typically interest-bearing or entitle the Company to a preference on and of such advances on property cash flows and are included in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Included in other assets are costs incurred in connection with obtaining financings which are deferred and amortized over the life of the related debt. Costs incurred in connection with leasing space to tenants are also included in other assets and are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the related leases.

Investments in securities classified as available-for-sale are reflected in other assets at market value with the unrealized gains or losses reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized gains or losses were not material for any of the three years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Upon an acquisition of a rental property, the Company records intangible assets acquired at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. The Company amortizes identified intangible assets with finite lives on a straight-line basis over the period the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the rental property acquired. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.

In connection with the Company’s military housing projects, it records intangible assets based upon the costs associated with acquiring military housing development and management contracts that are in progress. Intangible assets related to the military housing development contracts are amortized based upon the ratio of development fees earned in relation to overall fee income to be earned throughout the contract period. Intangible assets related to the military housing management contracts are amortized based upon a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the management contracts.

See Note D – Other Assets for additional information on intangible assets.

Historic and New Market Tax Credit Entities

Historic and New Market Tax Credit Entities

The Company has investments in properties that have received, or the Company believes are entitled to receive, Historic Preservation Tax Credits on qualifying expenditures under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) section 47 and New Market Tax Credits on qualifying investments in designated community development entities (“CDEs”) under IRC section 45D, as well as various state credit programs, including participation in the New York State Brownfield Tax Credit Program, which entitles the members to tax credits based on qualified expenditures at the time those qualified expenditures are placed in service. The Company typically enters into these investments with sophisticated financial investors. In exchange for the financial investors’ initial contribution into the investment, the financial investor is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the tax credit. Typically, these arrangements have put/call provisions (which range up to 7 years) whereby the Company may be obligated (or entitled) to repurchase the financial investors’ interest. The Company has consolidated each of these entities in its consolidated financial statements and has reflected these investor contributions as accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.

The Company guarantees to the financial investor that in the event of a subsequent recapture by a taxing authority due to the Company’s noncompliance with applicable tax credit guidelines, it will indemnify the financial investor for any recaptured tax credits. The Company initially records a liability for the cash received from the financial investor. The Company generally records income upon completion and certification of the qualifying development expenditures for Historic Preservation Tax Credits and upon certification of the qualifying investments in designated CDEs for New Market Tax Credits, resulting in an adjustment of the liability at each balance sheet date to the amount that would be paid to the financial investor based upon the tax credit compliance regulations, which range from 0 to 7 years. Income related to the sale of tax credits of $20,800,000, $27,296,000 and $31,979,000 was recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which was recorded in interest and other income.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the expected tax consequences on future years attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The Company has recognized the benefit of its tax loss carryforward, which it expects to use as a reduction of the deferred tax expense. The Company records valuation allowances against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s financial statements reflect the expected future tax consequences of a tax position if that tax position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, presuming the taxing authorities have full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

Derivatives instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivatives are recorded at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and whether it meets the hedge accounting requirements. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of interest rate risk, even though the contracts do not qualify for or the Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest

Interests held by partners in consolidated entities are reflected in noncontrolling interest, which represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the underlying net assets of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest that is not redeemable is reported in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Noncontrolling interests where the Company may be required to repurchase the noncontrolling interest at fair value under a put option or other contractual redemption requirement are reported in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets between liabilities and equity, as redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Company adjusts the redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value (which approximates fair value) at each balance sheet date with changes recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

New Accounting Guidance

New Accounting Guidance

The following accounting pronouncements were adopted during the year ended January 31, 2013:

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If after performing a qualitative assessment, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair market value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is not necessary. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is then required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. This guidance results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. As a result, this guidance changes the wording used to describe many of the existing requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, but for many requirements the intent is not to change the existing application. Some of the guidance clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements or may change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The required disclosures upon adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing to improve the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance specifies when an entity may or may not recognize a sale upon the transfer of financial assets subject to repurchase agreements, based upon whether the entity has maintained effective control over the transferred financial assets. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The following new accounting pronouncements will be adopted on their respective required effective dates:

In February 2013, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on derecognition of in substance real estate. This guidance specifies that when a parent company (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest (as described in the accounting guidance on Consolidation) in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance on property, plant and equipment to determine whether it should derecognize the in substance real estate. Generally, a reporting entity would not satisfy the requirements to derecognize the in substance real estate before the legal transfer of the real estate to the lender and the extinguishment of the related nonrecourse indebtedness. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance in this amendment is consistent with the Company's previous accounting policies and, as a result, will not impact its consolidated financial statements or their comparability to previously issued financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance that requires entities to disclose both gross and net information on financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset on the balance sheets and financial instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying that the scope of disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities should apply only to derivatives and hedging instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amount of notes and accounts receivable and accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximates fair value based upon the short-term nature of the instruments. The Company estimates the fair value of its debt instruments by discounting future cash payments at interest rates that the Company believes approximate the current market. Estimated fair value is based upon market prices of public debt, available industry financing data, current treasury rates and recent financing transactions. The fair value of the Company’s debt instruments is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Completion Guarantees

The Company currently provides the following completion guarantees on its completed projects and projects under construction and development (including unconsolidated properties):

	Total Costs		Percent   Completed
	(dollars in thousands)
At January 31, 2013
Openings and acquisitions	$	2,281,145	96	%
Under construction	666,683		25	%
Total Real Estate	$	2,947,828	80	%

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of real estate	$ 30,660	$ 235	$ 4,763
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	390	40,284	71,716
Total impairment of unconsolidated entities	390	40,284	72,459
Old Stone Crossing at Caldwell Creek [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Company's portion of impairment of real estate	0	0	743
Commercial land and development rights [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	4,610	0
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	0	18,311
Mixed-Use Land Development [Member] | Old Stone Crossing at Caldwell Creek [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of real estate	0	0	1,457
Specialty Retail Centers [Member] | Village at Gulfstream Park [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	35,674	35,000
Specialty Retail Centers [Member] | Metreon [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	0	4,595
Office Buildings [Member] | 818 Mission Street [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	0	4,018
Office Buildings [Member] | Bulletin Building [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	0	0	3,543
Other [Member]
Summary of Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities	$ 390	$ 0	$ 6,249

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Completion Guarantees
Openings and acquisitions, Total Costs	$ 2,281,145
Openings And Acquisitions, Percent Completed	96.00%
Under construction, Total Costs	666,683
Under construction, Percent Completed	25.00%
Total real estate, Total Costs	$ 2,947,828
Total Real Estate, Percent Completed	80.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Accrued severance balance for termination costs
Accrued severance, Beginning balance	$ 6,161	$ 2,756	$ 3,361
Termination benefits expense	3,959	5,652	5,325
Payments	(4,049)	(2,247)	(5,930)
Accrued severance, Ending balance	$ 6,071	$ 6,161	$ 2,756

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Land held for Divestiture (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Land Held for Divestiture disclosures [Abstract]

Unobservable Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value of Non-recurring Impairment of Land Held for Divestiture

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of non-recurring impairment of land held for divestiture for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	15,663	Indicative bids	Indicative bids	N/A(1)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	926	Discounted cash flows(2)	N/A	N/A

(1) These fair value measurements were developed by third party sources, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

(2) The Company used a discounted cash flow technique to estimate fair value, however due to the estimated holding period being less than twelve months, the impact of discounting was deemed immaterial.

Schedule of Land Held for Divestiture

The following table summarizes the net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activities of consolidated entities:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Sales of land held for divestiture	$	74,150		$	—		$	—
Cost of sales of land held for divestiture	(56,247		)	—			—
Gain on extinguishment of debt of land held for divestiture	4,373			—			—
Net gain on closed transactions of land held for divestiture	22,276			—			—
Impairment of land held for divestiture	(15,796		)	(115,654		)	—
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	$	6,480		$	(115,654	)	$	—

Schedule of Land Held For Divestiture Unconsolidated Entities

The following table summarizes the net loss on investments in unconsolidated entities which are part of the land divestiture strategy:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net loss on sales of land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	$	(371	)	$	—		$	—
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	$	(40,777	)	$	(41,902	)	$	—

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Net earnings (loss)	$ 36,271	$ (568)	$ 85,398
Depreciation and amortization	229,661	208,801	225,082
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	12,112	11,317	11,000
Impairment of real estate	30,660	235	4,763
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	390	40,284	72,459
Write-off of abandoned development projects	26,850	8,838	9,195
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	(7,096)	(9,590)	21,035
Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity	(6,480)	115,654	0
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	(17,665)	(257,990)
Net gain on change in control of interests	(6,766)	0	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	47,590	(53,770)	68,162
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	(85,798)	(21,147)	(42,265)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	40,777	41,902	0
Stock-based compensation expense	9,355	7,650	7,969
Amortization and mark-to-market adjustments of derivative instruments	(7,738)	2,279	3,606
Non-cash interest expense related to Senior Notes	489	1,737	1,858
Cash distributions from operations of unconsolidated entities	80,027	59,399	46,802
Cost of sales of land included in projects under construction and development and completed rental properties	5,428	10,820	18,490
Decrease (increase) in land held for development and sale	5,973	(11,860)	(14,973)
Decrease in land held for divestiture	55,650	0	0
(Increase) decrease in notes and accounts receivable	(2,228)	3,575	7,595
Decrease (increase) in other assets	4,888	(11,433)	15,415
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds used for operating purposes	5,297	(4,354)	(31,701)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	55,328	15,863	(26,899)
Net cash provided by operating activities	422,742	298,763	267,247
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(803,865)	(760,381)	(723,158)
Payment of lease procurement costs	(11,992)	(22,907)	(20,387)
Increase in other assets	(37,583)	(14,489)	(57,226)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds used for investing purposes	111,265	90,157	(249,024)
Proceeds from disposition of full or partial interests in rental properties and other investments	113,842	353,243	191,345
Decrease (increase) in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	110,630	(85,820)	11,401
Net cash used in investing activities	(517,703)	(440,197)	(847,049)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	907,608	695,449	658,833
Principal payments on nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	(593,810)	(572,584)	(321,629)
Borrowings on bank revolving credit facility	458,700	464,575	876,052
Payments on bank revolving credit facility	(458,700)	(601,727)	(822,416)
Payment of Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011	0	(39,407)	0
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Senior Notes due 2018, net of $10,625 of issuance costs	0	339,375	0
Payment of transaction costs related to exchange of Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 for Class A common stock	0	(3,200)	0
Purchase of Senior Notes due 2011 and 2017	0	0	(16,569)
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge	0	0	1,869
Payment of deferred financing costs	(25,217)	(14,923)	(36,745)
Change in restricted cash and escrowed funds and book overdrafts	(7,080)	(1,578)	(1,322)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,963)	(1,670)	(786)
Exercise of stock options	8,368	195	2,621
Payment of inducements related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(19,069)	0	0
Payment of transaction costs related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	(3,301)	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock, net of $5,544 of issuance costs	0	0	44,456
Payment for equity call hedge related to the issuance of Series A preferred stock	0	0	(17,556)
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders	(13,060)	(15,400)	(11,807)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	11,348	0	181,909
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	1,886	6,087	5,636
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(27,680)	(89,644)	(20,777)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests	(27,335)	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	210,695	165,548	521,769
Net increase in cash and equivalents	115,734	24,114	(58,033)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	217,486	193,372	251,405
Cash and equivalents at end of period	333,220	217,486	193,372
Operating Activities
Increase in land held for development and sale	(5,906)	(1,399)	(31,599)
Increase in land held for divestiture	(2,944)	0	0
Decrease in notes and accounts receivable	7,937	16,785	22,560
Decrease in other assets	2,465	155,458	80,953
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and escrowed funds	14,463	149,586	(1,953)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(34,991)	14,188	(111,940)
Total effect on operating activities	(18,976)	334,618	(41,979)
Investing Activities
Decrease in projects under construction and development	35,367	429,690	32,816
Decrease in completed rental properties	170,033	1,230,710	667,495
Decrease (increase) in investments in and advances to affiliates	21,826	(298,492)	111,644
Total effect on investing activities	227,226	1,361,908	811,955
Financing Activities
Decrease in nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable	(215,008)	(1,648,245)	(776,588)
Decrease in senior and subordinated debt	(6,049)	(40,000)	(277,658)
Decrease in restricted cash and escrowed funds	8,208	0	0
(Decrease) increase in preferred stock	(209,448)	0	170,000
Increase in Class A common stock	4,617	959	2,636
Increase in additional paid-in capital	200,448	36,904	102,939
Increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest	8,424	6,887	46,845
Increase (decrease) in noncontrolling interest	558	(53,031)	(38,150)
Total effect on financing activities	(208,250)	(1,696,526)	(769,976)
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	6,159	14,139	22,935
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	243	1,257	2,611
Impairment of real estate	4,254	13,692	81,643
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	464	0	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(18,118)	5,262	(13,640)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	$ (100,900)	$ (133,554)	$ (51,303)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Shares, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	1,895,025
Shares, Granted	791,432
Shares, Vested	(519,036)
Shares, Forfeited	(51,357)
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	2,116,064	1,895,025
Restricted Shares, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	$ 16.02
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 14.75	$ 17.72	$ 15.89
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$ 17.83
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 15.10
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	$ 15.06	$ 16.02

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unrealized losses on securities	$ 340		$ 445		$ 485
Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency translation	(69)		1,558		1,516
Unrealized losses on interest rate contracts	168,497	[1]	194,928	[1]	153,432	[1]
Total unrealized losses	168,768		196,931		155,433
Noncontrolling interest and income tax benefit	(65,565)		(76,471)		(61,004)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 103,203		$ 120,460		$ 94,429

[1] Included in the amounts as of January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $126,506, $143,303 and $102,387, respectively, of unrealized losses on an interest rate swap associated with New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, on its nonrecourse mortgage debt with a notional amount of $640,000. This swap effectively fixes the mortgage at an all-in lender interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread) and expires in September 2017.

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Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Summary of operating results of discontinued operations
Revenues from real estate operations	$ 26,456	$ 67,458	$ 117,193
Expenses
Operating expenses	11,733	34,784	61,498
Depreciation and amortization	6,159	14,139	22,935
Impairment of real estate	4,254	13,692	81,643
Expenses Total	22,146	62,615	166,076
Interest expense	(7,262)	(14,175)	(22,969)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(243)	(1,257)	(2,611)
Loss of extinguishment of debt	(464)	0	0
Interest Income	20	22	40
Gain on disposition of rental properties	100,900	133,554	51,303
Discontinued operations subtotal	97,261	122,987	(23,120)
Income tax expense (benefit)	43,832	17,017	(11,250)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	53,429	105,970	(11,870)
Noncontrolling interests
Gain on disposition of rental properties	965	81,758	4,211
Operating earnings from rental properties	387	1,920	3,819
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,352	83,678	8,030
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc	$ 52,077	$ 22,292	$ (19,900)

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Bank Revolving Credit Facility (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Available Credit on the Bank Revolving Credit Facility

The following table summarizes the available credit on the Credit Facility:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Maximum borrowings (1)	$	450,000	$	450,000
Less outstanding balances and reserves:
Borrowings	—		—
Letters of credit	67,456		69,389
Surety bonds	—		—
Available credit	$	382,544	$	380,611

(1) The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic EPS. The Class A Common Units, which are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders.

The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The Class A common stock issuable in connection with a put or conversion of the 2014 Senior Notes, 2016 Senior Notes, 2018 Senior Notes and Series A preferred stock are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The loss from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012 were allocated solely to holders of common stock as the participating security holders do not share in the losses.

The reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted EPS computations is shown in the following table:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Numerators(in thousands)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	(15,652	)	$	(108,778	)	$	77,948
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			(2,119		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	(47,781		)	(124,178		)	64,022
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			2,119
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(47,781	)	$	(124,178	)	$	72,012
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	36,425		$	(86,486	)	$	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock conversions	(32,129		)	(15,400		)	(11,807		)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,697		)	—			(1,501		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	2,599			(101,886		)	44,740
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	—			—			1,501
Interest on convertible debt	—			—			4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	—			—			1,433
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	2,599		$	(101,886	)	$	52,112
Denominators
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	172,621,723			168,170,650			155,485,243
Effect of stock options and restricted stock	—			—			550,730
Effect of convertible debt	—			—			13,755,158
Effect of convertible Class A Common Units	—			—			3,646,755
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (1)	172,621,723			168,170,650			173,437,886
Earnings Per Share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.41
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.74	)	$	0.42
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.29
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted (2)	$	0.02		$	(0.61	)	$	0.30

(1) Incremental shares from dilutive options, restricted stock and convertible securities aggregating 49,642,605 and 45,856,959 for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive due to loss from continuing operations. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the conversion of preferred stock and 2016 Senior Notes aggregating 27,471,380 for the year ended January 31, 2011 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the if-converted method. Weighted-average options, restricted stock and performance shares of 4,105,670, 4,222,955 and 4,447,652 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

(2) The accounting guidance on earnings per share requires that the number of diluted common shares used in computing the diluted per-share amount for earnings from continuing operations also be used in computing the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss) even if those amounts are anti-dilutive to the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss). Certain dilutive common shares had such an effect for the year ended January 31, 2011.

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company’s 1994 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) permits the award of Class A stock options, restricted shares, performance shares and other equity awards to key employees and nonemployee directors of the Company. The aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan is 16,750,000 for all types of awards including 5,400,000 for restricted shares and performance shares.

As of January 31, 2013, the total number of shares available for granting of all types of awards was 3,290,529, of which 1,690,034 may be restricted shares or performance shares. The maximum annual award to an individual is 400,000 stock options, 225,000 restricted shares and 100,000 performance shares. Stock options have a maximum term of 10 years and are awarded with an exercise price at least equal to the market value of the stock on the date of grant. Class A common stock issued upon the exercise of stock options may be issued out of authorized and unissued shares or treasury stock. The Plan, which is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, does not allow the reduction of option prices without shareholder approval, except for the anti-dilution adjustments permitted by the Plan. The Company has not amended the terms of any previously issued equity award. All outstanding stock options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant, a 10-year term, and graded vesting over three to four years. All outstanding restricted shares have graded vesting over three to four years.

The amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Stock option costs	$	3,101		$	2,606		$	6,085
Restricted stock costs	10,324			9,979			8,846
Performance share costs	1,326			—			—
Total stock-based compensation costs	14,751			12,585			14,931
Less amount capitalized into qualifying real estate projects	(5,396		)	(4,935		)	(6,962		)
Amount charged to operating expenses	9,355			7,650			7,969
Depreciation expense on capitalized stock-based compensation	827			1,246			602
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,182		$	8,896		$	8,571
Deferred income tax benefit	$	3,671		$	3,184		$	2,935

The amount of stock-based compensation expensed at the date of grant for awards granted to retirement-eligible grantees during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $726,000, $1,022,000 and $1,136,000, respectively. During the year ended January 31, 2012, previously recorded stock option costs in the amount of $1,622,000, most of which was previously capitalized into real estate projects, were reversed to reflect actual forfeitures in excess of estimated forfeitures.

The accounting guidance for share-based payment requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options or shares (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company records excess tax benefits only if the excess tax deductions reduce taxes payable computed on a with-and-without basis. There were no excess tax benefits recorded under this accounting guidance and classified as financing cash flows for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock Options

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for options granted during the respective years.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.10	%	2.61	%	2.79	%
Expected volatility	74.10	%	72.40	%	71.51	%
Expected dividend yield	0.00	%	0.00	%	0.00	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5		5.5

The risk-free interest rate was based on published yields of U.S. zero coupon bonds having a maturity date approximating the expected term of the options. Expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock using the daily closing prices of the Company’s Class A common stock over a period of time equivalent to the expected term of the options. The expected dividend yield was based on the Company’s recent annual dividend divided by the average price of the Company’s Class A common stock during that period. Historical plan experience was used to estimate the expected term of options granted.

The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 31, 2012	4,422,243		$	34.53
Granted	281,828		$	14.74
Exercised	(553,818	)	$	15.11
Forfeited/expired	(165,756	)	$	39.50
Outstanding at January 31, 2013	3,984,497		$	35.62	4.90	$	3,313
Options exercisable (fully vested) at January 31, 2013	2,917,569		$	42.95	3.76	$	1,556

The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9.24, $11.20 and $9.99, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $954,000, $84,000 and $389,000, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $8,368,000, $195,000 and $2,621,000, respectively. There was no income tax benefit realized as a reduction of income taxes payable from stock options exercised during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. At January 31, 2013, there was $4,206,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.29 years.

Restricted Stock

The following table provides a summary of restricted stock activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	1,895,025		$	16.02
Granted	791,432		$	14.75
Vested	(519,036	)	$	17.83
Forfeited	(51,357	)	$	15.10
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	2,116,064		$	15.06

Restricted stock represents a grant of Class A common stock to key employees and nonemployee directors subject to restrictions on disposition, transferability and risk of forfeiture, while having the rights to vote the shares and receive dividends. The restrictions generally lapse on the second, third and fourth anniversary of the date of grant. Grants that have graded vesting over three years lapse one-third on each anniversary of the date of grant. Restricted shares subject to the restrictions mentioned above are considered to be nonvested shares under the accounting guidance for share-based payment and are not reflected as issued and outstanding shares until the restrictions lapse. At that time, the shares are released to the grantee and the Company records the issuance of the shares. At January 31, 2013, all unvested shares of restricted stock were excluded from issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The weighted average grant-date fair value of restricted stock granted during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $14.75, $17.72 and $15.89, respectively. The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9,156,000, $8,503,000 and $8,821,000, respectively. At January 31, 2013, there was $17,822,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.50 years.

In connection with the vesting of restricted stock during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased into treasury 129,568 shares, 90,104 shares and 54,732 shares, respectively, of Class A common stock to satisfy the employees’ related minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. These shares were placed in treasury with an aggregate cost basis of $1,963,000, $1,670,000 and $786,000, respectively.

Performance Shares

Performance shares may be granted to selected executives and the vesting of the shares is contingent upon meeting management objectives established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The management objectives may be company-wide or business unit performance goals and may include market conditions and service requirements. The performance period may not be less than one year. Performance shares will generally be granted at target levels and the ultimate number of shares earned will depend upon the degree performance goals are met at the end of the performance period. The fair value of performance shares that do not have a market condition are based on the closing price of the underlying stock on the date of grant and recorded as stock-based compensation cost over the requisite service period. If the performance goals are not met or below target, then any related recognized compensation costs will be reversed. If the performance goals are exceeded, additional compensation costs will be recorded, as applicable, up to the maximum specified in the grant. The fair value of performance shares that have a market condition is based on a Monte Carlo simulation and is recorded as stock-based compensation cost over the requisite service period. The cost is recognized even if the market condition is not satisfied, provided the service requirement is met.

In 2008, the Company granted 172,609 performance shares to selected key executives having a grant-date fair value of $36.38 per share. The performance period was May 1, 2008 to January 31, 2012. The performance goals were not satisfied. The cost of the grant was not recognized and the performance shares were canceled.

In April 2012, the Company granted 301,954 performance shares to selected key executives having a grant-date fair value of $20.74 per share. The performance shares vest if performance goals are achieved during the period from February 2012 to December 2015. The performance shares have a market condition and service requirement and the fair value was computed using a Monte Carlo simulation. The performance shares were granted at target levels and the ultimate number of shares earned range from 0% to 200% depending upon the degree the performance goals are met.

The following table provides a summary of the performance share activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	—		$	—
Granted	301,954		$	20.74
Vested	—		$	—
Forfeited	(6,617	)	$	20.74
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	295,337		$	20.74

The range of performance shares that can be earned as of January 31, 2013 is as follows:

PEFORMANCE PERIOD	Minimum Shares	Target Shares	Maximum Shares
February 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015	—	295,337	590,674

At January 31, 2013, there was $4,642,000 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested performances shares.

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Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Effective tax rate for income taxes from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$ (79,759)	$ (109,185)	$ 196,327
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, net of impairment	44,631	(61,039)	(30,194)
Less: Noncontrolling interests	1,506	(2,240)	(19,320)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interest, before income taxes	(26,856)	(172,464)	146,813
Income taxes computed at the statutory rate	(9,400)	(60,362)	51,385
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(4,969)	(6,517)	4,997
State net operating loss, net of federal benefit	1,667	2,474	466
General Business Credits	(947)	446	(1,556)
Valuation allowance	(2,048)	(6,414)	(86)
Charitable contributions	2,628	2,204	4,040
Permanent adjustments	3,037	38	390
Conversion/Exchange of senior debt	0	3,780	10,274
Other items	(1,172)	665	(1,045)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	(11,204)	(63,686)	68,865
Effective tax rate	41.72%	36.93%	46.91%
The components of the deferred income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:
Excess of tax over financial statement depreciation and amortization	20,442	17,227	8,169
Costs on land and rental properties under development expensed for tax purposes	11,048	34,333	29,629
Revenues and expenses recognized in different periods for tax and financial statement purposes	50,214	(51,013)	30,679
Difference between tax and financial statements related to unconsolidated entities	207	(18,674)	(13,339)
Impairment of real estate and land held for divestiture	(16,178)	(40,346)	(1,133)
Deferred state taxes, net of federal benefit	986	(3,703)	1,556
Utilization of (addition to) tax loss carryforward excluding effect of stock options	(16,230)	10,974	13,066
Valuation allowance	(2,048)	(6,414)	(86)
General Business Credits	(947)	446	(1,556)
Alternative Minimum Tax credits	96	3,400	1,177
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$ 47,590	$ (53,770)	$ 68,162

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Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Summary of rental properties included in discontinued operations

The following table lists rental properties included in discontinued operations:

Property	Location	Square Feet/ Number of Units	Period Disposed	Year Ended 1/31/13	Year Ended 1/31/12	Year Ended 1/31/11
Commercial Group:
Fairmont Plaza	San Jose, California	335,000 square feet	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
White Oak Village	Richmond, Virginia	843,000 square feet	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quebec Square	Denver, Colorado	739,000 square feet	Q1-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ritz-Carlton hotel	Cleveland, Ohio	206 rooms	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
250 Huron	Cleveland, Ohio	119,000 square feet	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	Washington, D.C.	631,000 square feet	Q2-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Charleston Marriott hotel	Charleston, West Virginia	352 rooms	Q1-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Simi Valley Town Center	Simi Valley, California	612,000 square feet	Q4-2010	—	—	Yes
Saddle Rock Village	Aurora, Colorado	294,000 square feet	Q3-2010	—	—	Yes
Six triple net lease properties	Various	487,000 square feet	Various (1)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Residential Group:
Emerald Palms	Miami, Florida	505 units	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Southfield	Whitemarsh, Maryland	212 units	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
101 San Fernando	San Jose, California	323 units	Q2-2010	—	—	Yes

(1) Includes three triple net lease properties disposed of during Q3-2012, two triple net lease properties disposed of during Q2-2012 and one triple net lease property disposed of during Q4-2010.

Summary of operating results of discontinued operations

The following table summarizes the operating results related to discontinued operations:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	26,456		$	67,458		$	117,193
Expenses
Operating expenses	11,733			34,784			61,498
Depreciation and amortization	6,159			14,139			22,935
Impairment of real estate	4,254			13,692			81,643
	22,146			62,615			166,076
Interest expense	(7,262		)	(14,175		)	(22,969		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(243		)	(1,257		)	(2,611		)
Loss of extinguishment of debt	(464		)	—			—
Interest income	20			22			40
Gain on disposition of rental properties	100,900			133,554			51,303
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	97,261			122,987			(23,120		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	43,832			17,017			(11,250		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	53,429			105,970			(11,870		)
Noncontrolling interests
Gain on disposition of rental properties	965			81,758			4,211
Operating earnings from rental properties	387			1,920			3,819
	1,352			83,678			8,030
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	52,077		$	22,292		$	(19,900	)

Summary of gains (losses) on disposition of rental properties

The following table summarizes the pre-tax gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012		2011
	(in thousands)
Apartment Communities:
Emerald Palms	$	45,845		$	—	$	—
Southfield	13,445			—		—
101 San Fernando	—			—		6,204
Office Buildings:
Fairmont Plaza	26,877			—		—
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	—			111,738		—
250 Huron	—			9,428		—
Specialty Retail Centers:
Quebec Square	8,879			—		—
White Oak Village	(714		)	—		—
Saddle Rock Village	—			—		(1,428		)
Triple net lease properties	6,568			—		(275		)
Hotels:
Charleston Marriott	—			9,957		—
Ritz-Carlton	—			2,431		—
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	—			—		46,802
	$	100,900		$	133,554	$	51,303

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Senior and Subordinated Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of senior and subordinated debt

The following table summarizes the Company’s senior and subordinated debt:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Senior Notes:
3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, net of discount	$	199,457	$	199,132
7.625% Senior Notes due 2015	53,253		178,253
5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	50,000		50,000
6.500% Senior Notes due 2017	132,144		132,144
4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018	350,000		350,000
7.375% Senior Notes due 2034, net of discount	219,115		100,000
Total Senior Notes	1,003,969		1,009,529
Subordinated Debt:
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013	29,000		29,000
Total Senior and Subordinated Debt	$	1,032,969	$	1,038,529

Summary of Interest Incurred Capitalized and Paid

The following table summarizes interest incurred, capitalized and paid on all forms of indebtedness (included in Notes E, G and H).

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Interest incurred	$	365,323		$	443,247		$	470,865
Interest capitalized	(96,094		)	(193,448		)	(172,664		)
Net interest expense	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
Interest incurred from discontinued operations	$	7,262		$	14,175		$	22,969
Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized)	$	291,509		$	260,822		$	318,910

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Impairment of Real Estate Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write Off of Abandoned Development Projects [Abstract]

Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

Impairment of Real Estate

The Company reviews its real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. In cases where the Company does not expect to recover its carrying costs, an impairment charge is recorded. In order to determine whether the carrying costs are recoverable from estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the Company uses various assumptions that include future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon the disposition of the asset. If the carrying costs are not recoverable, the Company is required to record an impairment to reduce the carrying costs to estimated fair value. The assumptions used to estimate fair value are considered to be Level 2 or 3 inputs. The Company’s assumptions were based on current information. If the conditions mentioned above continue to deteriorate, or if the Company’s plans regarding its assets change, additional impairment charges may occur in the future.

The impairments recorded during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 represent write-downs to estimated fair value due to a change in events, such as a change in strategy for certain assets, bona fide third-party purchase offers or changes in certain assumptions, including estimated holding periods and current market conditions and the impact of these assumptions to the properties’ estimated future cash flows.

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in continuing operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Halle Building (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	$	30,200	$	—	$	—
Development property at Waterfront Station	Washington, D.C.	—		—		3,103
Other		460		235		1,660
		$	30,660	$	235	$	4,763

During 2012, preliminary negotiations with a potential tenant to lease a majority of the Halle Building were discontinued by the Company, as the Company was unwilling to invest the significant amount of capital necessary to execute the proposed lease. As a result, the Company began evaluating several long-term strategies for the building, as it has below average occupancy, has continued to lose tenants in 2012 and requires significant capital investment. The strategies considered included a near-term disposition of the asset in its current state, investing significant capital to re-tenant the space and hold on a long term basis, or invest additional capital to position the asset for sale, which may increase the sales price. The Company determined it is not likely to invest any significant additional capital and would pursue the repositioning of the asset for redevelopment through a joint venture or exploration of an outright sale. The change in strategy reduced the long-term hold probability and our estimated probability weighted undiscounted cash flows no longer exceed the carrying value of the asset requiring the Company to adjust the carrying value to its estimated fair value of $10,500,000. As such, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $30,200,000 during the year ended January 31, 2013.

In addition, the Company had impairments related to consolidated real estate assets that were disposed of during the periods presented. The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Portage, Michigan	$	2,263	$	3,435	$	—
White Oak Village (Specialty Retail Center)	Richmond, Virginia	1,566		—		—
250 Huron (Office Building)	Cleveland, Ohio	—		10,257		2,040
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	Simi Valley, California	—		—		76,962
Investment in triple net lease retail property	Pueblo, Colorado	—		—		2,641
Other		425		—		—
		$	4,254	$	13,692	$	81,643

In 2008, 250 Huron was vacated by its single tenant that occupied the entire building. A lease termination payment received by the Company was placed into escrow for the purpose of servicing the nonrecourse mortgage debt until new tenants for the building could be obtained. During 2010, the Company entered into an option to sell the building at a sales price that was below the carrying value, resulting in an impairment charge of $2,040,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. Unable to obtain the necessary lender approval for the purchaser to assume the nonrecourse mortgage debt, the option to sell expired in August 2011. Subsequently, the Company received a notice of default from the loan servicer. As a result, the Company no longer intended to hold the property long term and dramatically shortened its estimated holding period. This reduced estimate of future undiscounted cash flows was not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset, resulting in an impairment charge of $10,257,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The impairment, which was recorded prior to the ultimate disposition, resulted in the carrying value of the real estate being less than the nonrecourse mortgage. During December 2011, the lender sold the nonrecourse mortgage debt to a third party with whom the Company entered into negotiations to transfer the property to in full satisfaction of the outstanding nonrecourse mortgage debt balance. During January 2012, the Company transferred the property to the new nonrecourse mortgage debt holder in full satisfaction of the debt. As a result, the Company recorded a gain on disposition of $9,428,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012. Upon disposition, the Company reclassified all revenues and expenses, as well as the gain, to discontinued operations.

Occupancy levels and estimated future cash flows were significantly decreasing during 2010 at Simi Valley Town Center due to the consolidation of two anchor stores at the property, greater competition than originally anticipated and the general economic downturn. The Company had ongoing discussions with the mortgage lender regarding the performance of the property and the expectation that it would be unable to generate sufficient cash flow to cover the debt service of the nonrecourse mortgage note. During the year ended January 31, 2011, the mortgage lender determined it wanted to exit the investment by selling the nonrecourse mortgage note and the Company agreed to transfer the property to the purchaser of the nonrecourse mortgage upon a sale. Based on these events and changes in circumstances, the Company dramatically shortened its estimated asset holding period. As a result, estimated future undiscounted cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value and the asset was recorded at its estimated fair value, resulting in an impairment charge of $76,962,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. The impairment, which was recorded prior to the ultimate disposition in December 2010, resulted in the carrying value of the real estate being less than the nonrecourse mortgage. As a result, upon disposition, the Company recorded a gain of $46,802,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011. Upon disposition, the Company reclassified all revenues and expenses, as well as the gain, to discontinued operations.

In addition, the Company recorded impairments of real estate for other properties included in discontinued operations as described in the table above. These impairments represent a write down to the estimated fair value due to changes in events, related to a bona fide third-party purchase offer and consideration of current market conditions and the impact of these events to the properties’ estimated future cash flows.

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the non-recurring impairment of real estate (including discontinued operations) for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate	$	83,193	Indicative Bids	Indicative Bids	N/A (1)
Impairment of real estate	10,500		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	10.0%

(1) These fair value measurements were derived from five bona fide purchase offers from third party prospective buyers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The Company reviews its portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. An equity method investment’s value is impaired if management’s estimate of its fair value is less than the carrying value and the difference is deemed to be other-than-temporary. In order to arrive at the estimates of fair value, the Company uses varying assumptions that may include comparable sale prices, market discount rates, market capitalization rates and estimated future discounted cash flows specific to the geographic region and property type, which are considered to be Level 3 inputs. For newly opened properties, assumptions also include the timing of initial lease up at the property. In the event the initial lease up assumptions differ from actual results, estimated future discounted cash flows may vary resulting in impairment charges in future periods.

The following table summarizes the Company’s impairment of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	—	$	35,674	$	35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,992
		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

The impairments recorded during the years ended January 31, 2012 and 2011 at Village at Gulfstream Park represent other-than-temporary impairments in the Company’s equity method investment. The specialty retail center was fully opened in February 2010 and was leased during the general economic downturn, which resulted in a longer initial lease up period than originally projected and increased rent concessions to the existing tenant base. Based on these conditions, management revised its estimate of future discounted cash flows, which are a key component in estimating fair value, resulting in an impairment charge of $35,000,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011. During the year ended January 31, 2012, the general economic conditions continued to negatively impact the operating results at the specialty retail center. The specialty retail center continued to experience a slower than anticipated lease-up period and had not reached the expected level of cash flows used in previous estimates of fair value. Based on these conditions, management revised its estimate of future discounted cash flows downward. As a result, the Company’s equity method investment was recorded at its estimated fair value, resulting in an additional impairment charge of $35,674,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company disposed of its equity method investment in Village at Gulfstream Park.

The impairments recorded during the year ended January 31, 2011 at Central Station, a mixed-use land development project in Chicago, Illinois, represent other-than-temporary impairments in the Company’s investments of four unconsolidated entities that hold investments in certain condominium buildings. Due to the continued price deterioration of the Chicago condominium market, the Company made a strategic business decision during the year ended January 31, 2011 to rent some of the condominium units. This decision combined with other changes in circumstances resulted in a reduction of estimated discounted cash flows expected from these entities, which are a key component in the associated fair value estimates. As a result, the investments in the unconsolidated entities were recorded at these reduced estimated fair values as of January 31, 2011, resulting in the impairment charges during the year ended January 31, 2011.

Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews each project under development to determine whether it is probable the project will be developed. If management determines that the project will not be developed, project costs are written off as an abandoned development project cost. The Company abandons certain projects under development for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, changes in local market conditions, increases in construction or financing costs or third party challenges related to entitlements or public financing. The Company wrote off abandoned development projects of $26,850,000, $8,838,000 and $9,195,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

For the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $7,096,000, $9,590,000 and $(21,035,000), respectively, as gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt. The amount for 2012 primarily relates to a gain on extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt of $9,425,000 at Terminal Tower, an office building in Cleveland, Ohio.

Also, during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company closed on a transaction involving a defaulted nonrecourse mortgage which had a carrying value of $73,500,000 at January 31, 2012. The nonrecourse mortgage consisted of a promissory note ("A note") that was subject to a subordinated participation ("B note"). During 2012, the B note holder bought out the A note holder's interest and became the sole holder of the entire nonrecourse mortgage. Concurrent with this transaction, the B note holder applied restricted cash, which represented accumulated cash flow swept and retained by the loan servicer, of approximately $12,300,000 to the outstanding principal balance and the Company signed a forbearance agreement that included a further reduction of the outstanding principal balance to $40,000,000. The new lender has agreed to not continue to prosecute the foreclosure proceedings for two years as long as the Company complies with the terms of the forbearance agreement. The forbearance agreement increases the interest rate to 9% per annum and requires a participation payment in the amount equal to 50% of any net proceeds, as defined in the forbearance agreement, in excess of $40,000,000 in the event the Company sells the property during the two-year forbearance period. Under the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructuring, no gain was recorded on the transaction and all amounts paid to the lender for interest, principal or applicable participation fees during the two-year forbearance period will be applied to reduce the carrying value of the liability. Upon the ultimate settlement of the nonrecourse mortgage, a gain will be recognized in an amount equal to the then carrying value of the liability in excess of $40,000,000.

The amounts for the year ended January 31, 2012 include gains of $15,101,000 on extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt at a mixed-use development project located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and $5,329,000 related to the early extinguishment of Urban Development Action Grant loans on Avenue at Tower City Center, a specialty retail center located in Cleveland, Ohio. These gains were offset by a non-tax deductible loss of $10,800,000 related to the exchange of a portion of the 2016 Senior Notes for Class A common stock. The amounts for the year ended January 31, 2011 include a $31,689,000 loss related to the exchange of a portion of the Company’s 2016 Senior Notes for Class A common stock, offset by a $2,472,000 gain on early extinguishment of nonrecourse mortgage debt at Botanica on the Green and Crescent Flats, apartment communities located in Denver, Colorado, a $6,297,000 gain related to the exchange of a portion of the 2011, 2015 and 2017 Senior Notes for Series A preferred stock and a $1,896,000 gain on the early extinguishment of a portion of the 2011 and 2017 Senior Notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) (Noncontrolling Interest, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 9,785	$ 4,567	$ 1,925

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Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations and Gain on Disposition of Rental Properties

Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties

The following table lists rental properties included in discontinued operations:

Property	Location	Square Feet/ Number of Units	Period Disposed	Year Ended 1/31/13	Year Ended 1/31/12	Year Ended 1/31/11
Commercial Group:
Fairmont Plaza	San Jose, California	335,000 square feet	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
White Oak Village	Richmond, Virginia	843,000 square feet	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quebec Square	Denver, Colorado	739,000 square feet	Q1-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ritz-Carlton hotel	Cleveland, Ohio	206 rooms	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
250 Huron	Cleveland, Ohio	119,000 square feet	Q4-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	Washington, D.C.	631,000 square feet	Q2-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Charleston Marriott hotel	Charleston, West Virginia	352 rooms	Q1-2011	—	Yes	Yes
Simi Valley Town Center	Simi Valley, California	612,000 square feet	Q4-2010	—	—	Yes
Saddle Rock Village	Aurora, Colorado	294,000 square feet	Q3-2010	—	—	Yes
Six triple net lease properties	Various	487,000 square feet	Various (1)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Residential Group:
Emerald Palms	Miami, Florida	505 units	Q4-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
Southfield	Whitemarsh, Maryland	212 units	Q3-2012	Yes	Yes	Yes
101 San Fernando	San Jose, California	323 units	Q2-2010	—	—	Yes

(1) Includes three triple net lease properties disposed of during Q3-2012, two triple net lease properties disposed of during Q2-2012 and one triple net lease property disposed of during Q4-2010.

The following table summarizes the operating results related to discontinued operations:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues from real estate operations	$	26,456		$	67,458		$	117,193
Expenses
Operating expenses	11,733			34,784			61,498
Depreciation and amortization	6,159			14,139			22,935
Impairment of real estate	4,254			13,692			81,643
	22,146			62,615			166,076
Interest expense	(7,262		)	(14,175		)	(22,969		)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(243		)	(1,257		)	(2,611		)
Loss of extinguishment of debt	(464		)	—			—
Interest income	20			22			40
Gain on disposition of rental properties	100,900			133,554			51,303
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	97,261			122,987			(23,120		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	43,832			17,017			(11,250		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	53,429			105,970			(11,870		)
Noncontrolling interests
Gain on disposition of rental properties	965			81,758			4,211
Operating earnings from rental properties	387			1,920			3,819
	1,352			83,678			8,030
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$	52,077		$	22,292		$	(19,900	)

The following table summarizes the pre-tax gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012		2011
	(in thousands)
Apartment Communities:
Emerald Palms	$	45,845		$	—	$	—
Southfield	13,445			—		—
101 San Fernando	—			—		6,204
Office Buildings:
Fairmont Plaza	26,877			—		—
Waterfront Station – East 4th & West 4th Buildings	—			111,738		—
250 Huron	—			9,428		—
Specialty Retail Centers:
Quebec Square	8,879			—		—
White Oak Village	(714		)	—		—
Saddle Rock Village	—			—		(1,428		)
Triple net lease properties	6,568			—		(275		)
Hotels:
Charleston Marriott	—			9,957		—
Ritz-Carlton	—			2,431		—
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall)	—			—		46,802
	$	100,900		$	133,554	$	51,303

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	$ 28,000	$ 27,197
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	965	774
Other Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	638,762	596,425
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	20,349	10,630
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	1,258,315	1,140,753
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	140,437	158,653
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	39,562	30,360
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	15,287	15,367
Interest rate caps [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Interest rate caps [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	479,085	435,201
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	7	13
Interest rate caps [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Interest rate caps [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	0
Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	18,877	19,521
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	241	1,083
Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	1,019,920	897,193
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	129,522	148,699
Interest rate swap agreements [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Total Return Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	28,000	27,197
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	965	774
Total Return Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Current Notional Derivatives Asset	140,800	141,703
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	20,101	9,534
Total Return Swap [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	238,395	243,560
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	10,915	9,954
Total Return Swap [Member] | Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount	39,562	30,360
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ 15,287	$ 15,367

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	1.10%	2.61%	2.79%
Expected volatility	74.10%	72.40%	71.51%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected term (in years)	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Reconciliation of members and partners equity to the company's carrying value

The following is a reconciliation of members’ and partners’ equity to the Company’s carrying value:

	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Members’ and partners’ equity, as below	$	637,341		$	945,129
Equity of other members and partners	662,358			790,618
Company’s investment in partnerships	(25,017		)	154,511
Basis differences(1)	114,215			79,913
Advances to and on behalf of affiliates	74,703			94,947
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371
Assets - Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	$	456,628		$	609,079
Liabilities - Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	(292,727		)	(279,708		)
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371

(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Company’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the equity method venture level, which is typically amortized over the life of the related assets and liabilities. Basis differences occur from certain acquisition, transaction and other costs, as well as other-than-temporary impairments that are not reflected in the net assets of the equity method venture.

Summarized financial information for the equity method investments

Summarized financial information for the equity method investments is as follows:

	(Combined 100%)
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Balance Sheet:
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$	7,317,652		$	7,287,539
Projects under construction and development	106,705			287,738
Land held for development and sale (1)	89,268			224,224
Total Real Estate	7,513,625			7,799,501
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,413,510		)	(1,257,091		)
Real Estate, net	6,100,115			6,542,410
Cash and equivalents	120,545			149,702
Restricted cash - military housing bond funds	146,484			284,641
Other restricted cash and escrowed funds	319,989			274,201
Other assets	730,308			756,564
Total Assets	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse (2)	$	6,261,983		$	6,551,891
Other liabilities	518,117			510,498
Members’ and partners’ equity	637,341			945,129
Total Liabilities and Members’ and Partners’ Equity	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518

(1) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $89,268 and $181,749 of land held by unconsolidated entities in which the Company is currently reviewing its options to divest its portion of land held by these unconsolidated entities.

(2) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $18,638 and $35,551 of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities discussed in footnote (1).

	(Combined 100%)
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Operations:
Revenues	$	1,161,122		$	1,037,006		$	905,524
Operating expenses	(652,651		)	(558,094		)	(517,899		)
Interest expense including extinguishment of debt	(329,903		)	(319,946		)	(262,860		)
Impairment of real estate	—			—			(1,457		)
Depreciation and amortization	(217,664		)	(197,299		)	(162,153		)
Interest and other income	17,694			14,800			15,779
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	(102		)	—			—
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	131,027			—			—
Gain (loss) from continuing operations	$	109,523		$	(23,533	)	$	(23,066	)
Discontinued operations:
Operating loss from rental properties	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	(6,079		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	—			—			28,289
Discontinued operations subtotal	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	22,210
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax)	$	104,553		$	(33,523	)	$	(856	)
Company’s portion of net earnings (pre-tax)	69,320			8,580			42,352
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(390		)	(40,284		)	(71,716		)
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities with land held for divestiture	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107			12,567			(830		)
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax) from unconsolidated entities	$	44,631		$	(61,039	)	$	(30,194	)

Summary of impairment of real estate investments in unconsolidated entities

The following tables show the detail of the impairments noted above.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate:
Old Stone Crossing at Caldwell Creek (Mixed-Use Land Development)	Charlotte, North Carolina	$	—	$	—	$	1,457
Company’s portion of impairment of real estate		$	—	$	—	$	743
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities:
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	—		35,674		35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,249
Total impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	71,716
Total impairment of unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

Summary of the gain (loss) on the disposition of unconsolidated entities

The following table summarizes gains and losses on the disposition of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Gain on disposition of rental properties:
Millender Center (hotel, parking, office and retail)	Detroit, Michigan	$	—	$	—	$	17,291
Woodbridge Crossing (Specialty Retail Center)	Woodbridge, New Jersey	—		—		6,443
Pebble Creek (Apartment Community)	Twinsburg, Ohio	—		—		4,555
Gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	28,289
Company’s portion of gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	24,291
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center)	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	14,479	$	—	$	—
Chagrin Plaza I & II (Office Buildings)	Beachwood, Ohio	1,628		—		—
Apartment Communities:
Metropolitan Lofts	Los Angeles, California	—		9,964		—
Twin Lake Towers	Denver, Colorado	—		2,603		—
Other		—		—		(830		)
Total gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments, net		$	16,107	$	12,567	$	(830	)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements

The amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Stock option costs	$	3,101		$	2,606		$	6,085
Restricted stock costs	10,324			9,979			8,846
Performance share costs	1,326			—			—
Total stock-based compensation costs	14,751			12,585			14,931
Less amount capitalized into qualifying real estate projects	(5,396		)	(4,935		)	(6,962		)
Amount charged to operating expenses	9,355			7,650			7,969
Depreciation expense on capitalized stock-based compensation	827			1,246			602
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,182		$	8,896		$	8,571
Deferred income tax benefit	$	3,671		$	3,184		$	2,935

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for options granted during the respective years.

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.10	%	2.61	%	2.79	%
Expected volatility	74.10	%	72.40	%	71.51	%
Expected dividend yield	0.00	%	0.00	%	0.00	%
Expected term (in years)	5.5		5.5		5.5

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity

The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 31, 2012	4,422,243		$	34.53
Granted	281,828		$	14.74
Exercised	(553,818	)	$	15.11
Forfeited/expired	(165,756	)	$	39.50
Outstanding at January 31, 2013	3,984,497		$	35.62	4.90	$	3,313
Options exercisable (fully vested) at January 31, 2013	2,917,569		$	42.95	3.76	$	1,556

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity

The following table provides a summary of restricted stock activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	1,895,025		$	16.02
Granted	791,432		$	14.75
Vested	(519,036	)	$	17.83
Forfeited	(51,357	)	$	15.10
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	2,116,064		$	15.06

Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity

The following table provides a summary of the performance share activity for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	—		$	—
Granted	301,954		$	20.74
Vested	—		$	—
Forfeited	(6,617	)	$	20.74
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	295,337		$	20.74

The range of performance shares that can be earned as of January 31, 2013 is as follows:

PEFORMANCE PERIOD	Minimum Shares	Target Shares	Maximum Shares
February 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015	—	295,337	590,674

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Other Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Other Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 5,108	$ 7,229	$ 12,003

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$ 8,631,542	$ 7,183,448
Projects under construction and development	1,326,703	2,328,979
Land held for development and sale	65,059	77,298
Total Real Estate	10,023,304	9,589,725
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,654,632)	(1,526,503)
Real Estate, net – (variable interest entities $1,416.9 million and $2,103.8 million, respectively)	8,368,672	8,063,222
Cash and equivalents – (variable interest entities $14.2 million and $17.8 million, respectively)	333,220	217,486
Restricted cash and escrowed funds – (variable interest entities $114.9 million and $348.1 million, respectively)	410,414	542,566
Notes and accounts receivable, net	426,200	406,244
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	456,628	609,079
Other assets – (variable interest entities $92.5 million and $130.8 million, respectively)	614,592	608,541
Land held for divestiture	2,706	57,145
Total Assets	10,612,432	10,504,283
Liabilities
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse – (variable interest entities $624.1 million and $1,122.0 million, respectively)	5,738,960	5,640,439
Bank revolving credit facility	0	0
Senior and subordinated debt – (variable interest entities $29.0 million, as of each period)	1,032,969	1,038,529
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities – (variable interest entities $76.2 million and $171.0 million, respectively)	1,093,963	1,112,462
Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	292,727	279,708
Deferred income taxes	474,406	433,040
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse of land held for divestiture	1,700	19,084
Total Liabilities	8,634,725	8,523,262
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	239,136	229,149
Commitments and Contingencies	0	0
Common stock – $.33 1/3 par value
Common stock, value	61,321	56,423
Additional paid-in capital	932,045	740,988
Retained earnings	576,285	571,989
Less treasury stock, at cost; 6,582 and 108,329 Class A shares, respectively	(108)	(1,874)
Shareholders' equity before accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,580,095	1,587,526
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(103,203)	(120,460)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,476,892	1,467,066
Noncontrolling interest	261,679	284,806
Total Equity	1,738,571	1,751,872
Total Liabilities and Equity	10,612,432	10,504,283
Series A Preferred Stock
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock	10,552	220,000
Common stock – $.33 1/3 par value
Total Equity	10,552	220,000
Other Preferred Stock
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common Stock Class A
Common stock – $.33 1/3 par value
Common stock, value	54,576	49,445
Total Equity	54,576	49,445
Common Stock Class B
Common stock – $.33 1/3 par value
Common stock, value	6,745	6,978
Total Equity	$ 6,745	$ 6,978

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair value of derivative instruments

The following table presents the fair values and location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets of all derivative instruments.

	Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	January 31, 2013
	Asset Derivatives (included in Other Assets)				Liability Derivatives (included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses)
	Current Notional		Fair Value		Current Notional		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		1,019,920		129,522
TRS	28,000		965		238,395		10,915
Total	$	28,000	$	965	$	1,258,315	$	140,437
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	479,085	$	7	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	18,877		241		—		—
TRS	140,800		20,101		39,562		15,287
Total	$	638,762	$	20,349	$	39,562	$	15,287
	January 31, 2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		897,193		148,699
TRS	27,197		774		243,560		9,954
Total	$	27,197	$	774	$	1,140,753	$	158,653
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	435,201	$	13	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	19,521		1,083		—		—
TRS	141,703		9,534		30,360		15,367
Total	$	596,425	$	10,630	$	30,360	$	15,367

Derivative Instruments Gain Loss in Statement of Financial Performance and Financial Position

The following tables present the impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges included in the accumulated OCI section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities and interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

				Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)			Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations	Effective Amount			Ineffective Amount
	(in thousands)
Year Ended January 31, 2013
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	21,601		Interest expense	$	(3,916	)	$	—
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(342		)	14
Total	$	21,601			$	(4,258	)	$	14
Year Ended January 31, 2012
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(48,087	)	Interest expense	$	(3,514	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(372		)	(565		)
Total	$	(48,087	)		$	(3,886	)	$	(564	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(14,854	)	Interest expense	$	(2,841	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(80		)	(5		)
Total	$	(14,854	)		$	(2,921	)	$	(4	)

Impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments

The following table presents the impact of gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations related to derivative instruments:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
TRS (1)	$	(770	)	$	11,855		$	1,924
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and floors	$	(922	)	$	(1,037	)	$	(2,158	)
TRS	12,568			2,264			1,341
Total	$	11,646		$	1,227		$	(817	)

(1) The net gain (loss) recognized in interest expense from the change in fair value of the underlying TRS borrowings was $770, $(11,855) and $(1,924) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, offsetting the gain recognized on the TRS (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

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Land held for divestiture (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012 project	Jan. 31, 2011
Land held for divestiture [Line Items]
Number of land projects				2
Impairment of land held for divestiture			$ 15,796,000	$ 115,654,000	$ 0
Ownership percentage of land development opportunity	100.00%
Estimated holding period land held for divestiture		less than twelve months
Maximum Estimated Holding Period For Land Held For Divestiture			12 months
Carrying value of land held for divestiture			2,706,000	57,145,000
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities			40,406,000	41,902,000	0
Central Station [Member]
Land held for divestiture [Line Items]
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities		17,000,000
Sale price of land			29,525,000
Mesa del Sol [Member]
Land held for divestiture [Line Items]
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities		$ 15,000,000
Acres of land held for divestiture		3,000

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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes	9,071,419
Building and Improvements [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of building and improvements	50 years
Arena [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of building and improvements	34 years 6 months
Tenant Improvements [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of tenant improvement	Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term
Maximum [Member] | Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of building and improvements	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Equipment and Fixtures [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of building and improvements	5 years

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements
Total stock-based compensation costs	$ 14,751	$ 12,585	$ 14,931
Less amount capitalized into qualifying real estate projects	(5,396)	(4,935)	(6,962)
Amount charged to operating expenses	9,355	7,650	7,969
Depreciation expense on capitalized stock-based compensation	827	1,246	602
Total stock-based compensation expense	10,182	8,896	8,571
Deferred income tax benefit	3,671	3,184	2,935
Stock option costs [Member]
Amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements
Total stock-based compensation costs	3,101	2,606	6,085
Restricted stock costs [Member]
Amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements
Total stock-based compensation costs	10,324	9,979	8,846
Performance Shares [Member]
Amount of stock-based compensation costs and related deferred income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements
Total stock-based compensation costs	$ 1,326	$ 0	$ 0

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax amount related to unrealized net gains (losses) on investment securities	$ (41)	$ (15)	$ 11
Tax amount related to foreign currency translation adjustments	(631)	16	19
Tax amount related to unrealized net gains (losses) on interest rate derivative contracts	$ (10,261)	$ 16,517	$ 4,490

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Land Held for Divestiture (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Schedule of net gain loss on land held for divestiture [Abstract]
Sales of land held for divestiture	$ 74,150	$ 0	$ 0
Cost of sales of land held for divestiture	(56,247)	0	0
Gain on extinguishment of debt of land held for divestiture	4,373	0	0
Net gain on closed transactions of land held for divestiture	22,276	0	0
Impairment of land held for divestiture	(15,796)	(115,654)	0
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	$ 6,480	$ (115,654)	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Unrealized losses on an interest rate swap associated with office building	$ 126,506	$ 143,303	$ 102,387
Total rate of return swap contract amount	640,000
All in lender interest rate on mortgage	interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread	interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread	interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread
Tax Credits (Textuals) [Abstract]
Minimum Compliance Regulation on Tax Credit	0 years
Maximum Compliance Regulation on Tax Credit	7 years
Income related to the sale of tax credits	$ 20,800	$ 27,296	$ 31,979
Nonrecourse Mortgage Debt [Member]
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
All in Lender Interest Rate	6.40%
Interest Rate	5.50%
Debt instrument variable rate basis spread	0.90%
Maturity date of Swap Agreement	Sep. 01, 2017

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Current
Federal	$ (52,755)	$ (9,776)	$ (3,694)
State	(6,039)	(140)	4,397
Current income tax expense (benefit)	(58,794)	(9,916)	703
Deferred
Federal	49,165	(41,259)	62,506
State	(1,575)	(12,511)	5,656
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	47,590	(53,770)	68,162
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (11,204)	$ (63,686)	$ 68,865

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions		Balance at End of Period
	(in thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
January 31, 2013	$	25,875	$	6,016	$	6,033	$	25,858
January 31, 2012	$	31,192	$	5,439	$	10,756	$	25,875
January 31, 2011	$	33,825	$	7,242	$	9,875	$	31,192
Valuation reserve on other investments
January 31, 2013	$	5,168	$	109	$	—	$	5,277
January 31, 2012	$	4,881	$	287	$	—	$	5,168
January 31, 2011	$	4,820	$	61	$	—	$	4,881
Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets
January 31, 2013	$	55,330	$	4,025	$	6,073	$	53,282
January 31, 2012	$	61,744	$	1,962	$	8,376	$	55,330
January 31, 2011	$	58,396	$	8,932	$	5,584	$	61,744

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Capital Stock (Detail Textuals) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 13, 2012	May 05, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	May 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 13, 2012 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Common Class B [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Class B [Member]	Mar. 09, 2010 Series A Preferred Stock	Dec. 13, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2013 Series A Preferred Stock D	Jan. 31, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2011 Series A Preferred Stock	Mar. 13, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member]	Mar. 14, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Mar. 13, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Mar. 15, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Series A Preferred Stock	Mar. 14, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Series A Preferred Stock	Sep. 14, 2012 Dividend Declared [Member] Series A Preferred Stock	Mar. 09, 2010 Senior Notes due Two Thousand Eleven [Member]	Mar. 09, 2010 Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	Mar. 09, 2010 Senior Notes Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Voting Rights Percentage									25.00%			75.00%
Common stock voting right									one vote per share			ten votes per share
Share of Class A common stock issued in exchange of debt		13,218,332				3,444,293	9,774,039			3,444,000	9,774,000
Exchange of preferred stock, common shares issued for preferred stock								13,852,435
Stock conversion description																Holder would receive approximately 3.3 shares of Class A common stock per $50 liquidation preference of Series A preferred stock
Preferred Stock (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of common shares in lieu of preferred stock liquidation									3.3
Preferred stock, liquidation preference																$ 50	$ 50
Declared, paid and unpaid cash dividends on preferred stock series A			$ 13,060,000	$ 15,400,000	$ 11,807,000											$ 13,060,000	$ 15,400,000	$ 11,807,000						$ 185,000
Undeclared Series A preferred stock dividends																92,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized																6,400,000	6,400,000
Exchange of preferred stock, initial conversion price								$ 15.12	$ 15.12
Preferred stock conversion description																Daily Volume Weighted Average Price of its Class A common stock equals or exceeds 150% of the initial conversion price then in effect for at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days
Percentage initial conversion price																150.00%
Number of initial conversion days for determination of conversion price																20
Number consecutive trading days																30
Senior note exchanged for stock, value of senior note exchanged																									51,176,000	121,747,000	5,826,000
Value of preferred stock exchanged for senior notes																									50,664,000	114,442,000	4,894,000
Issuance of Series A preferred stock for cash					44,456,000									50,000,000
Proceeds from preferred stock issuance net of equity hedge and transaction costs														26,900,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues														4,400,000
Series A preferred stock issued																211,038	4,399,998
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues														220,000,000
Series A preferred stock issued value																10,552,000	220,000,000
Exchange of preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference amount															209,447,600
Exchange of preferred stock, preferred shares exchanged															4,188,952
Payment of inducements related to conversion of preferred stock for Class A common stock	19,069,000		(19,069,000)	0	0
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted																				(362,990)			109,768
Redeemed remaining shares of Series A prefered stock																						101,270
Redeemed stock, aggregate amount of liquidation preference plus dividend																						5,100,000
Effective conversion price of common stock																$ 18.27
Equity call hedge settled, shares																					765,134
Adjustment to additional paid in capital, equity call hedge settled																			$ 10,231,000
Common stock, shares authorized									371,000,000	371,000,000		56,000,000	56,000,000

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Members and partners equity to the Company's Carrying Value
Members' and partners' equity	$ 637,341		$ 945,129
Equity of other members and partners	662,358		790,618
Company's investment in partnerships	(25,017)		154,511
Basis differences	114,215	[1]	79,913	[1]
Advances to and on behalf of affiliates	74,703		94,947
Assets - Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	456,628		609,079
Liabilities - Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	(292,727)		(279,708)
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$ 163,901		$ 329,371

[1] This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Company’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the equity method venture level, which is typically amortized over the life of the related assets and liabilities. Basis differences occur from certain acquisition, transaction and other costs, as well as other-than-temporary impairments that are not reflected in the net assets of the equity method venture.

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Land Held for Divestiture

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Land Held for Divestiture disclosures [Abstract]

Land Held for Divestiture

Land Held for Divestiture

On January 31, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition portions of the Company's investment in the Land Development Group as part of a greater focus on core rental properties in core markets. The Company's land holdings subject to strategic divestiture are included in both fully consolidated entities and joint ventures accounted for on the equity method of accounting. As of January 31, 2012, the Company planned to retain its land investments in only two land development projects: its consolidated Stapleton project in Denver, Colorado and its Central Station project in downtown Chicago, Illinois, which was accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Accordingly, the consolidated land assets associated with the land divestiture effort and related nonrecourse mortgage debt have been reclassified as land held for divestiture on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 31, 2013 and 2012. Held for sale assets are required to be recorded at fair value less cost to sell. As a result of the Company's strategic decision to divest, it dramatically shortened the estimated holding periods of the land projects held for divestiture. This reduced estimate of future undiscounted cash flows was not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets, resulting in an impairment charge of $115,654,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Company established an execution strategy relating to the land divestiture effort. For land projects that are not wholly-owned, the initial strategy was to negotiate with current partners to sell the Company's partnership interests to them, or acquire theirs, which would enable the Company to go to market with 100% ownership of the land development opportunity. The Company began preliminary discussions with numerous potential buyers ranging from large national investment funds to regional land developers as part of the divestiture strategy.

Through the competitive bid process and the negotiation process of moving from informal expressions of interest to bona fide purchase offers during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company obtained additional information regarding the value of its specific projects as viewed by current market participants. Based on the various levels of interest from potential buyers and information obtained from preliminary sales contracts, letters of intent and other negotiations on the land projects discussed above, the Company reviewed its assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the land held for divestiture. As a result, the Company recorded an additional impairment charge of $15,796,000 during the second quarter within the year ended January 31, 2013.

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of non-recurring impairment of land held for divestiture for the year ended January 31, 2013:

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	15,663	Indicative bids	Indicative bids	N/A(1)
Impairment of land held for divestiture	$	926	Discounted cash flows(2)	N/A	N/A

(1) These fair value measurements were developed by third party sources, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

(2) The Company used a discounted cash flow technique to estimate fair value, however due to the estimated holding period being less than twelve months, the impact of discounting was deemed immaterial.

During the remainder of 2012, the Company closed on the divestiture of the majority of land projects, as discussed below. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has $2,706,000 of remaining carrying value in land held for divestiture. Ongoing negotiations continued on the few remaining land projects.

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company recorded the land held for divestiture activity for fully consolidated land projects and those accounted for on the equity method of accounting on their own separate financial statement line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These activities primarily represent sales of bulk land projects held for divestiture, the associated cost of sales, gain on extinguishment of debt on land held for divestiture and impairment of land held for divestiture.

The following table summarizes the net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activities of consolidated entities:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Sales of land held for divestiture	$	74,150		$	—		$	—
Cost of sales of land held for divestiture	(56,247		)	—			—
Gain on extinguishment of debt of land held for divestiture	4,373			—			—
Net gain on closed transactions of land held for divestiture	22,276			—			—
Impairment of land held for divestiture	(15,796		)	(115,654		)	—
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	$	6,480		$	(115,654	)	$	—

The Company's strategic decision to divest of portion of its Land Development Group included certain land development projects accounted for on the equity method. During the customary due diligence in arriving at the strategic decision, the Company had in-depth interactions with industry consultants, brokers and other land owners. Based on the due diligence, it was apparent that land values for the residential housing market continued to deteriorate in the fourth quarter of 2011, specifically in the southwestern United States. The Company revised its assumptions used to arrive at the estimate of fair value, including future discounted cash flows, comparable sales prices and market discount rates by geographic region. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $41,902,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended July 31, 2012, the Company received an unsolicited offer to purchase its ownership interest in the remaining land parcels at Central Station. The Company evaluated the offer and made a decision to divest its equity method investment in Central Station as part of its formal land divestiture activities. The proposed sale would support the continued strategic efforts to focus on core rental products in core markets and delever its balance sheet and as a result, the Company signed a letter of intent. Based on the terms of the letter of intent, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $17,000,000, which is included in impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities during the year ended January 31, 2013. The divestiture of Central Station, which closed during the three months ended January 31, 2013, had a sale price of $29,525,000.

During 2012, the Company continued to market its equity method ownership interest in a land project in Albuquerque, New Mexico to several potential buyers. Mesa del Sol is a large 3,000 acre development opportunity in the beginning stage of residential land development and is not expected to generate positive cash flow in the near-term due to the expected level of development expenditures needed to prepare the first phase of lots for sale. During the extensive marketing activities, there were few buyers that expressed interest in taking on the long-term development risk, and those that were, expected larger returns than previously estimated. As a result, based on these negotiations and other market information obtained from these potential buyers and other industry data, the Company updated its assumptions used in estimating the fair value of the investment, including discount rates, absorption rates and commercial and residential land pricing. Based on the updated valuation model, the Company recorded an additional impairment charge of approximately $15,000,000, which is included in impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities during the year ended January 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the net loss on investments in unconsolidated entities which are part of the land divestiture strategy:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Net loss on sales of land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	$	(371	)	$	—		$	—
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	$	(40,777	)	$	(41,902	)	$	—

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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)
SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Office Buildings and Hotel		(in thousands)
2 Hanson Place	Brooklyn, NY	$	104,626	$	—	$	108,940	$	3,661	$	—	$	112,601	$	112,601	$	19,159	2004	(1)
4930 Oakton	Skokie, IL	—		670		1,842		2,554		1,081		3,985		5,066		573		2006	(1)
Ballston Common Office Center	Arlington, VA	44,170		7,301		45,964		5,495		7,301		51,459		58,760		9,105		2005	(1)
Colorado Studios	Denver, CO	—		899		1,085		49		948		1,085		2,033		577		2007	(1)
Commerce Court	Pittsburgh, PA	24,727		3,432		20,873		2,534		3,432		23,407		26,839		6,681		2007	(1)
Edgeworth Building	Richmond, VA	19,207		942		29,353		2,033		951		31,377		32,328		3,751		2006	(1)
Eleven MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	61,000		—		41,290		8,835		6,270		43,855		50,125		19,742		1995	(1)
Fifteen MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	250,000		3,762		163,414		8,488		—		175,664		175,664		32,486		2003	(1)
Halle Building	Cleveland, OH	11,311		503		9,776		33,217		4,821		38,675		43,496		36,403		1986	(1)
Harlem Center	Manhattan, NY	31,445		—		31,672		8,362		—		40,034		40,034		6,751		2003	(1)
Higbee Building	Cleveland, OH	15,624		2,452		21,261		58,727		4,962		77,478		82,440		11,400		1990	(1)
Illinois Science and Technology Park
- 4901 Searle (A)	Skokie, IL	21,305		837		16,227		4,491		1,674		19,881		21,555		2,829		2006	(1)
- 8025 Lamon (P)	Skokie, IL	15,400		978		6,426		20,078		1,957		25,525		27,482		2,516		2006	(1)
-8030 Lamon (J)	Skokie, IL	—		1,325		17,376		101		1,325		17,477		18,802		1,055		2010	(1)
- 8045 Lamon (Q)	Skokie, IL	19,082		3,301		21,198		28,486		6,601		46,384		52,985		5,264		2007	(1)
Johns Hopkins-855 North Wolfe Street	Baltimore, MD	70,871		7,314		76,318		11,579		7,314		87,897		95,211		8,022		2008	(1)
Johns Hopkins Parking Garage	Baltimore, MD	—		1,600		26,185		—		1,600		26,185		27,785		87		2012	(1)
Mesa del Sol - 5600 University SE	Albuquerque, NM	606		868		4,625		—		868		4,625		5,493		1,521		2006	(1)
Mesa del Sol - Aperture Center	Albuquerque, NM	—		834		3,010		—		834		3,010		3,844		920		2008	(1)
Mesa del Sol - Fidelity	Albuquerque, NM	23,284		5,003		29,872		—		5,003		29,872		34,875		2,003		2008	(1)
New York Times	Manhattan, NY	640,000		91,737		375,931		137,269		141,479		463,458		604,937		49,100		2007	(1)
Nine MetroTech Center North	Brooklyn, NY	61,996		—		64,303		4,250		380		68,173		68,553		22,039		1997	(1)
One MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	166,480		—		212,153		51,596		23,543		240,206		263,749		101,153		1991	(1)
One Pierrepont Plaza	Brooklyn, NY	3,907		—		86,863		96,180		558		182,485		183,043		99,097		1988	(1)
Post Office Plaza (MK Ferguson)	Cleveland, OH	15,197		—		57,213		24,219		—		81,432		81,432		37,112		1990	(1)
Richmond Office Park	Richmond, VA	64,189		11,766		88,632		6,533		11,766		95,165		106,931		14,171		2007	(1)
Sheraton Station Square Hotel	Pittsburgh, PA	42,615		2,172		53,153		4,656		2,180		57,801		59,981		19,239		1998	(1)
Skylight Office Tower	Cleveland, OH	27,910		2,500		32,695		33,009		—		68,204		68,204		35,119		1991	(1)
Stapleton-3055 Roslyn	Denver, CO	4,554		225		7,523		877		225		8,400		8,625		1,033		2006	(1)
Ten MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	40,000		3,680		95,234		3,856		9,265		93,505		102,770		48,202		1992	(1)
Terminal Tower	Cleveland, OH	5,500		—		29,422		79,919		—		109,341		109,341		54,143		1983	(1)
Twelve MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	45,000		—		42,344		16,141		1,847		56,638		58,485		8,938		2004	(1)
Two MetroTech Center	Brooklyn, NY	75,414		—		155,280		32,352		7,137		180,495		187,632		64,744		1990	(1)
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	49,563		—		41,146		10,665		—		51,811		51,811		8,389		2004	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	885		2,424		71,887		2,965		2,424		74,852		77,276		19,250		Various	(1)
Office Buildings and Hotel Subtotal		$	1,955,868	$	156,525	$	2,090,486	$	703,177	$	257,746	$	2,692,442	$	2,950,188	$	752,574

(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)
SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition			Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs			Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Retail
Antelope Valley Mall	Palmdale, CA	$	96,158	$	1,492	$	58,028	$	69,120		$	10,078	$	118,562	$	128,640	$	40,561	1999	(1)
Atlantic Center Site V	Brooklyn, NY	3,641		—		3,238		1,485			1,047		3,676		4,723		1,147		1998	(1)
Avenue at Tower City Center	Cleveland, OH	25,557		—		174,726		24,784			192		199,318		199,510		96,235		1990	(1)
Ballston Common Mall	Arlington, VA	45,924		170		18,069		66,838			442		84,635		85,077		42,995		1986	(1)
Brooklyn Commons	Brooklyn, NY	21,967		—		23,794		1,688			20,017		5,465		25,482		1,335		2004	(1)
Galleria at Sunset	Henderson, NV	149,604		14,965		161,893		884			30,799		146,943		177,742		37,811		1996	(1)
Mall at Robinson	Pittsburgh, PA	77,520		5,475		101,086		1,383			6,151		101,793		107,944		30,114		2001	(1)
Northfield at Stapleton	Denver, CO	43,401		4,830		80,687		84,132			25,235		144,414		169,649		24,965		2005	(1)
Orchard Town Center	Westminster, CO	62,939		31,129		99,139		16,850			30,945		116,173		147,118		16,355		2008	(1)
Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook, IL	74,621		20,271		95,390		21,656			21,031		116,286		137,317		17,791		2007	(1)
Promenade in Temecula	Temecula, CA	164,105		5,837		59,319		145,294			17,574		192,876		210,450		37,983		1999	(1)
Quartermaster Plaza	Philadelphia, PA	66,018		36,443		32,325		1,348			35,340		34,776		70,116		12,083		2004	(1)
Shops at Wiregrass	Tampa, FL	104,325		28,842		109,587		1,373			33,786		106,016		139,802		15,084		2008	(1)
Short Pump Town Center	Richmond, VA	149,649		20,023		136,172		14,133			15,124		155,204		170,328		29,466		2003	(1)
South Bay Galleria	Redondo Beach, CA	119,049		1,297		108,236		28,965			8,144		130,354		138,498		31,499		1985	(1)
Station Square	Pittsburgh, PA	24,814		5,989		27,519		19,154			6,279		46,383		52,662		20,317		1994	(1)
The Yards - Boilermaker Shops	Washington, D.C.	10,267		529		12,468		—			529		12,468		12,997		31		2012	(1)
Tower City Parking	Cleveland, OH	1,443		2,317		11,789		15,325			2,036		27,395		29,431		11,281		1990	(1)
Victoria Gardens	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	197,398		19,272		175,662		40,158			10,242		224,850		235,092		35,598		2004	(1)
Westchester's Ridge Hill	Yonkers, NY	472,000		236,692		661,705		—			236,692		661,705		898,397		21,818		2011	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	17,009		14,222		24,287		9,766			21,102		27,173		48,275		7,964		Various	(1)
Retail Subtotal		$	1,927,409	$	449,795	$	2,175,119	$	564,336		$	532,785	$	2,656,465	$	3,189,250	$	532,433
Arena
Barclays Center	Brooklyn, NY	$	429,041	$	—	$	890,213	$	—		$	—	$	890,213	$	890,213	$	8,699	2012	(1)
Apartments
100 Landsdowne Street	Cambridge, MA	$	45,000	$	728	$	60,020	$	(145	)	$	819	$	59,784	$	60,603	$	11,618	2005	(1)
1251 S. Michigan	Chicago, IL	9,521		97		13,978		758			106		14,727		14,833		2,405		2006	(1)
American Cigar Company	Richmond, VA	11,530		1,395		23,533		422			1,356		23,994		25,350		3,694		2000	(1)
Ashton Mill	Cumberland, RI	17,290		2,885		33,844		9,846			3,242		43,333		46,575		7,503		2005	(1)
Botanica Eastbridge	Denver, CO	10,302		765		13,698		—			765		13,698		14,463		213		2012	(1)
Brookview Place	Dayton, OH	2,336		155		4,588		161			155		4,749		4,904		3,459		1979	(1)
Cameron Kinney	Richmond, VA	18,000		2,340		23,206		3,322			2,468		26,400		28,868		3,885		2007	(1)
Cedar Place	Lansing, MI	3,993		399		7,000		193			399		7,193		7,592		3,370		1974	(1)
Consolidated-Carolina	Richmond, VA	21,290		1,028		30,425		1,382			1,032		31,803		32,835		6,607		2003	(1)
Cutter's Ridge at Tobacco Row	Richmond, VA	—		389		4,356		(128		)	389		4,228		4,617		948		2006	(1)

(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)
SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Apartments (continued)
Drake	Philadelphia, PA	27,696		1,353		38,104		8,132		1,353		46,236		47,589		12,283		1998	(1)
Easthaven at the Village	Beachwood, OH	26,126		7,919		39,768		7,546		8,087		47,146		55,233		17,651		1994	(1)
Forest Trace	Lauderhill, FL	38,907		4,356		41,505		1,826		4,512		43,175		47,687		12,416		2000	(1)
Foundry Lofts	Washington, D.C.	45,626		2,086		52,806		3,265		2,086		56,071		58,157		1,872		2011	(1)
Grand Lowry Lofts	Denver, CO	17,485		1,448		22,726		2,058		1,605		24,627		26,232		4,803		2000	(1)
Hamel Mill Lofts	Haverhill, MA	41,361		3,974		72,902		621		3,974		73,523		77,497		6,620		2008	(1)
Heritage	San Diego, CA	22,919		7,433		42,202		3,491		7,438		45,688		53,126		15,084		2002	(1)
Hummingbird Pointe (Parmatown Towers and Gardens)	Parma, OH	6,185		330		5,059		15,850		1,199		20,040		21,239		7,846		1972	(1)
Independence Place I	Parma Heights, OH	4,207		210		6,671		772		215		7,438		7,653		3,883		1973	(1)
Independence Place II	Parma Heights, OH	3,366		498		3,931		1,475		507		5,397		5,904		1,538		2003	(1)
Kennedy Biscuit Lofts	Cambridge, MA	20,600		716		23,645		4,104		719		27,746		28,465		14,567		1990	(1)
Knolls	Orange, CA	32,520		53		23,759		390		53		24,149		24,202		10,281		1995	(1)
Lofts 23	Cambridge, MA	6,170		221		17,026		52		314		16,985		17,299		3,738		2005	(1)
Lofts at 1835 Arch	Philadelphia, PA	38,291		2,076		27,430		12,178		2,082		39,602		41,684		9,673		2001	(1)
Lucky Strike	Richmond, VA	15,278		1,105		34,095		31		3,019		32,212		35,231		4,697		2008	(1)
Mercantile Place on Main	Dallas, TX	37,592		8,876		75,478		5,099		8,795		80,658		89,453		11,782		2008	(1)
Metro 417	Los Angeles, CA	49,874		8,545		67,326		4,155		8,547		71,479		80,026		12,181		2005	(1)
Metropolitan	Los Angeles, CA	38,900		4,420		36,557		9,549		4,463		46,063		50,526		21,547		1989	(1)
Midtown Towers	Parma, OH	13,401		1,215		11,091		10,940		1,293		21,953		23,246		8,768		1969	(1)
Millender Center	Detroit, MI	9,049		1,247		16,847		691		1,247		17,538		18,785		9,933		1985	(1)
Museum Towers	Philadelphia, PA	31,864		3,474		18,158		6,213		3,909		23,936		27,845		8,245		1997	(1)
North Church Towers	Parma Heights, OH	5,488		789		4,037		1,034		789		5,071		5,860		976		2009	(1)
One Franklintown	Philadelphia, PA	38,371		1,658		31,489		8,364		1,741		39,770		41,511		19,031		1988	(1)
Pavilion	Chicago, IL	54,226		5,250		29,505		13,339		5,267		42,827		48,094		10,851		1992	(1)
Perrytown Place	Pittsburgh, PA	4,735		463		6,898		36		463		6,934		7,397		3,765		1973	(1)
Presidio Landmark	San Francisco, CA	57,123		2,060		92,687		1,854		2,060		94,541		96,601		7,254		2010	(1)
Queenswood	Corona, NY	28,729		321		39,243		749		327		39,986		40,313		16,603		1990	(1)
Sky55	Chicago, IL	67,970		3,965		80,930		249		4,011		81,133		85,144		15,991		2006	(1)
The Aster Town Center	Denver, CO	8,364		487		9,901		—		487		9,901		10,388		264		2012	(1)
Town Center (Botanica on the Green & Crescent Flats)	Denver, CO	38,633		3,436		63,073		3,907		3,358		67,058		70,416		15,032		2004	(1)
Wilson Building	Dallas, TX	12,776		2,217		16,565		3,511		1,937		20,356		22,293		2,795		2007	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	18,457		966		63,581		20,363		765		84,145		84,910		16,310		Various	(1)
Apartments Subtotal		$	1,001,551	$	93,348	$	1,329,643	$	167,655	$	97,353	$	1,493,293	$	1,590,646	$	351,982

(c) Financial Statements Schedules (continued)
SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
				Initial Cost to Company				Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013						Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 (C)		Date of Construction/ Acquisition	Range of Lives on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed
Name	Location	Amount of Encumbrance at January 31, 2013		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Improvements and Carrying Costs		Land		Buildings and Improvements		Total (A)(B)
Land Held for Development and Sale
Stapleton	Denver, CO	$	9,301	$	65,059	$	—	$	—	$	65,059	$	—	$	65,059	$	—	Various	(1)
Leasehold Improvements and Other Equipment
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	$	—	$	—	$	11,245	$	—	$	—	$	11,245	$	11,245	$	8,944	Various	(1)
Construction Projects
Aster Northfield	Denver, CO	—		997		4,727		—		997		4,727		5,724		—		Various	(1)
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN	Brooklyn, NY	45,000		55,355		—		—		55,355		—		55,355		—		Various	(1)
Continental Building	Dallas, TX	28,474		2,512		41,604		—		2,512		41,604		44,116		—		Various	(1)
Stratford Avenue	Fairfield, CT	—		2,341		3,051		—		2,341		3,051		5,392		—		Various	(1)
The Yards - Lumber Shed	Washington, D.C.	2,449		306		5,602		—		306		5,602		5,908		—		Various	(1)
The Yards - Twelve12	Washington, D.C.	81,837		4,804		20,920		—		4,804		20,920		25,724		—		Various	(1)
West Village	Dallas, TX	6,216		12,934		4,977		—		12,934		4,977		17,911		—		Various	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	—		132		6,656		—		132		6,656		6,788		—		Various	(1)
Development Projects
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase I	Brooklyn, NY	235,497		554,855		—		—		554,855		—		554,855		—		Various	(1)
Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase II	Brooklyn, NY	—		175,800		—		—		175,800		—		175,800		—		Various	(1)
The Yards	Washington, D.C.	—		—		59,326		—		—		59,326		59,326		—		Various	(1)
Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimmons	Aurora, CO	—		1,750		23,740		—		1,750		23,740		25,490		—		Various	(1)
LiveWork Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	—		141,853		—		—		141,853		—		141,853		—		Various	(1)
The Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins	Baltimore, MD	—		5,386		18,737		—		5,386		18,737		24,123		—		Various	(1)
Waterfront Station	Washington, D.C.	—		559		28,107		—		559		28,107		28,666		—		Various	(1)
Miscellaneous Investments	Various	16,317		22,416		127,256		—		22,416		127,256		149,672		—		Various	(1)
Construction and Development Subtotal		$	415,790	$	982,000	$	344,703	$	—	$	982,000	$	344,703	$	1,326,703	$	—
Total Real Estate		$	5,738,960	$	1,746,727	$	6,841,409	$	1,435,168	$	1,934,943	$	8,088,361	$	10,023,304	$	1,654,632
Land Held for Divestiture	Various	1,700		2,706		—		—		2,706		—		2,706		—			(1)
Total Real Estate Including Land Held for Divestiture		$	5,740,660	$	1,749,433	$	6,841,409	$	1,435,168	$	1,937,649	$	8,088,361	$	10,026,010	$	1,654,632

(A) The aggregate cost at January 31, 2013 for federal income tax purposes was $9,071,419. For (B) and (C) refer to the following page.

(1) Depreciation is computed based upon the following estimated useful lives:

	Years
Building and improvements (other than Arena)	50
Arena	34.5
Equipment and fixtures	5 – 15
Tenant improvements	Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
(B)	Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value are as follows:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,646,870		$	11,166,539		$	11,340,779
	Additions during period -
	Improvements	791,705			874,614			744,415
	Other additions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	60,897			3,577			166,038
	Other acquisitions	12,587			9,201			—
		865,189			887,392			910,453
	Deductions during period -
	Cost of real estate sold or retired	(370,110		)	(422,342		)	(187,069		)
	Cost of real estate in connection with disposal of partial interests	—			(404,893		)	(514,533		)
	Other deductions, primarily as a result of change in accounting method of property	(115,939		)	(1,579,826		)	(383,091		)
		(486,049		)	(2,407,061		)	(1,084,693		)
	Balance at end of period	$	10,026,010		$	9,646,870		$	11,166,539
(C)	Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation are as follows:
	Balance at beginning of period	$	1,526,503		$	1,614,399		$	1,593,658
	Additions during period - Charged to profit or loss	204,070			181,865			197,120
	Net other additions (deductions) during period - Acquisitions, retirements, sales or disposals	(75,941		)	(269,761		)	(176,379		)
	Balance at end of period	$	1,654,632		$	1,526,503		$	1,614,399

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Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013 New York Retail Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 New York Retail Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 New York Retail Joint Venture [Member]	Mar. 29, 2011 New York Retail Joint Venture [Member] property	Jan. 31, 2013 Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture [Member]	Oct. 19, 2011 Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member]	Dec. 15, 2011 Annex Building Adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building [Member] rentals	Jan. 31, 2013 University Park Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 University Park Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 University Park Joint Venture [Member]	Feb. 22, 2010 University Park Joint Venture [Member] property	Jan. 31, 2013 Nets [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Nets [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Nets [Member]	May 12, 2010 Nets [Member]	May 12, 2010 Arena [Member]	May 12, 2010 Atlantic Yards Development Company LLC [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Bernstein Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Bernstein Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Bernstein Joint Venture [Member]	Feb. 19, 2010 Bernstein Joint Venture [Member] rentals property	Jan. 31, 2013 Other Transaction Costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Other Transaction Costs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Other Transaction Costs [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership sold							49.00%				49.00%									49.00%				80.00%	45.00%					50.00%
Number of properties held by newly formed joint venture							15													7										3
Number of retail properties formerly wholly owned by the company							14
Number of retail properties partially owned by the company							1
Percentage ownership of the company in partially owned retail property							75.00%
Nonrecourse mortgage debt on the properties assumed by the outside partner					$ 244,952,000				$ 49,464,000
Net cash proceeds in the form of loan from the joint venture					178,286,000														135,117,000
Outside partner's minimum initial investment requirement					20.00%
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	17,665,000	257,990,000	0	9,561,000	0		0	5,849,000	0			0	2,255,000	0		0	0	176,192,000		0	0	55,112,000				0	0	29,342,000		0	0	(2,656,000)
Deferred gains recorded in exchange of ownership interests				114,465,000
Transaction costs associated with gains received by the company in exchange of ownership interests					11,776,000														31,268,000
Participation payment made to the ground lessor of two properties					5,779,000														23,251,000
Joint venture, contingent consideration								3,750,000
Number of Units Sold																8
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings												2,800,000
Remaining Units Wholly Owned by the Company																135
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																				51.00%
Invested Under Purchase Agreement																								223,000,000
Percentage Ownership Right to Acquire																										20.00%
Pre Tax Net Gain after Noncontrolling Interest Recognized by Company Pursuant to Purchase Agreement																							31,437,000
Percentage of Adjustment to Fair Value Retained Noncontrolling Interest																							20.00%
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Number of Rental Units																														1,340
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Sale Proceeds Cash																			170,444,000										28,922,000
Net Unrestricted Cash Distribution																			35,327,000
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Nonrecourse Mortgage Debt Assumed by Joint Venture																			$ 320,000,000										$ 163,000,000

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Indicative bids [Member]
Non-recurring Impairment of Real Estate Including Discontiued Operations
Fair value of impairment of real estate	$ 83,193
Fair value valuation technique	Indicative Bids
Fair value unobservable input	Indicative Bids
Fair value range of input values impairment of real estate	N/A	[1]
Discounted cash flow [Member]
Non-recurring Impairment of Real Estate Including Discontiued Operations
Fair value of impairment of real estate	$ 10,500
Fair value valuation technique	Discounted Cash Flow
Fair value unobservable input	Discount Rate
Percentage of input values impairment of real estate	10.00%

[1] These fair value measurements were derived from five bona fide purchase offers from third party prospective buyers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The income tax expense (benefit) related to continuing operations consists of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Current
Federal	$	(52,755	)	$	(9,776	)	$	(3,694	)
State	(6,039		)	(140		)	4,397
	(58,794		)	(9,916		)	703
Deferred
Federal	49,165			(41,259		)	62,506
State	(1,575		)	(12,511		)	5,656
	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865

The effective tax rate for income taxes from continuing operations varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to the following items:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(dollars in thousands)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	(79,759	)	$	(109,185	)	$	196,327
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766			—			—
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, net of impairment	44,631			(61,039		)	(30,194		)
Less: Noncontrolling interests	1,506			(2,240		)	(19,320		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interest, before income taxes	$	(26,856	)	$	(172,464	)	$	146,813
Income taxes computed at the statutory rate	$	(9,400	)	$	(60,362	)	$	51,385
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(4,969		)	(6,517		)	4,997
State net operating loss, net of federal benefit	1,667			2,474			466
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
Charitable contributions	2,628			2,204			4,040
Permanent adjustments	3,037			38			390
Conversion/Exchange of senior debt	—			3,780			10,274
Other items	(1,172		)	665			(1,045		)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865
Effective tax rate	41.72		%	36.93		%	46.91		%
The components of the deferred income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:
Excess of tax over financial statement depreciation and amortization	$	20,442		$	17,227		$	8,169
Costs on land and rental properties under development expensed for tax purposes	11,048			34,333			29,629
Revenues and expenses recognized in different periods for tax and financial statement purposes	50,214			(51,013		)	30,679
Difference between tax and financial statements related to unconsolidated entities	207			(18,674		)	(13,339		)
Impairment of real estate and land held for divestiture	(16,178		)	(40,346		)	(1,133		)
Deferred state taxes, net of federal benefit	986			(3,703		)	1,556
Utilization of (addition to) tax loss carryforward excluding effect of stock options	(16,230		)	10,974			13,066
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Alternative Minimum Tax credits	96			3,400			1,177
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$	47,590		$	(53,770	)	$	68,162

See Note V - Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties for disclosure of income taxes for discontinued operations.

The components of the deferred income tax liability are as follows:

	At January 31,
	Temporary Differences						Deferred Tax
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Depreciation	$	493,489		$	430,713		$	191,390		$	167,043
Capitalized costs	1,018,375			1,043,938			394,956			404,871
Tax loss carryforward	(161,758		)	(115,385		)	(56,615		)	(40,385		)
State loss carryforward, net of federal benefit	—			—			(23,974		)	(25,473		)
Valuation allowance	—			—			53,282			55,330
Federal tax credits and other carryforwards	—			—			(58,094		)	(57,503		)
Other comprehensive loss	(168,585		)	(196,775		)	(65,382		)	(76,315		)
Basis in unconsolidated entities	199,359			156,445			77,317			60,674
Other	(83,747		)	(130,378		)	(38,474		)	(55,202		)
Total	$	1,297,133		$	1,188,558		$	474,406		$	433,040

Income taxes paid were $296,000, $3,743,000 and $9,026,000 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At January 31, 2013, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward for tax purposes of $212,271,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2026 through January 31, 2033, a charitable contribution deduction carryforward of $27,326,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2014 through January 31, 2018, General Business Credit carryovers of $21,159,000 that will expire in the years ending January 31, 2019 through January 31, 2033, and an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credit carryforward of $27,452,000 that is available until used to reduce federal tax to the AMT amount.

The Company’s policy is to consider a variety of tax-deferral strategies, including tax deferred exchanges, when evaluating its future tax position. The Company has a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset associated with its charitable contributions. The Company has a valuation allowance against its general business credits, other than those general business credits which are eligible to be utilized to reduce future AMT liabilities. The Company has a valuation allowance against certain of its state net operating losses and state bonus depreciation deferred assets. These valuation allowances exist because management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize these benefits.

The Company applies the “with-and-without” methodology for recognizing excess tax benefits from the deduction of stock-based compensation. The net operating loss available for the tax return, as is noted in the paragraph above, is greater than the net operating loss available for the tax provision due to excess deductions from stock-based compensation reported on the return, as well as the impact of adjustments to the net operating loss under accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has not recorded a net deferred tax asset of approximately $17,299,000 from excess stock-based compensation deductions taken on the tax return for which a benefit has not yet been recognized in the Company’s tax provision.

	At January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities	$	1,832,038		$	1,802,841
Deferred tax assets	1,410,914			1,425,131
Less: valuation allowance (1)	(53,282		)	(55,330		)
	1,357,632			1,369,801
Net deferred tax liability	$	474,406		$	433,040

(1) The valuation allowance is related to state net operating losses and bonus depreciation, general business credits and charitable contributions.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

Unrecognized tax benefits represent those tax benefits related to tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns that are not recognized in the financial statements because management has either concluded that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained if audited by the appropriate taxing authority or the amount of the benefit will be less than the amount taken or expected to be taken in its income tax returns.

As of January 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $584,000 and $788,000, respectively. The Company recognizes estimated interest payable on underpayments of income taxes and estimated penalties as components of income tax expense. As of January 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $164,000 and $154,000, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions. The Company recorded income tax expense (benefit) relating to interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions of $10,000, $54,000 and $(424,000) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return. Where applicable, the Company files combined income tax returns in various states and it files individual separate income tax returns in other states. The Company’s federal consolidated income tax returns for the year ended January 31, 2009 and subsequent years are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Certain of the Company’s state returns for the years ended January 31, 2003 through January 31, 2009 and all state returns for the year ended January 31, 2010 and subsequent years are subject to examination by various taxing authorities.

A reconciliation of the total amounts of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties, is depicted in the following table:

	Unrecognized Tax Benefit
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, February 1	$	788		$	408
Gross increases (decreases) for tax positions of prior years	(107		)	458
Gross increases for tax positions of current year	—			—
Settlements	(97		)	—
Lapse of statutes of limitation	—			(78		)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 31, 2013 and 2012	$	584		$	788

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized as of January 31, 2013 and 2012, is $286,000 and $357,000, respectively. Based upon the Company’s assessment of the outcome of examinations that are in progress, the settlement of liabilities, or as a result of the expiration of the statutes of limitation for certain jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns will change from those recorded at January 31, 2013. Due to the reasons above, the entire $584,000 of unrecognized benefits could decrease during the next twelve months.

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:
Gain on disposition of rental properties	$ 0	$ 0	$ 28,289
Company's portion of gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	24,291
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107	12,567	(830)
Other [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	0	0	(830)
Millender Center [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	17,291
Woodbridge Crossing [Member] | Specialty Retail Centers [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	6,443
Pebble Creek [Member] | Apartment Communities [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties:
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	4,555
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center) [Member] | Specialty Retail Centers [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	14,479	0	0
Chagrin Plaza I & II (Office Buildings) [Member] | Office Buildings [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	1,628	0	0
Metropolitan Lofts [Member] | Apartment Communities [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	0	9,964	0
Twin Lake Towers [Member] | Apartment Communities [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	$ 0	$ 2,603	$ 0

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Leases (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Summarizes total reimbursements
Reimbursements on commercial leases	$ 154,927	$ 159,376	$ 202,183

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Noncontrolling Interest	Series A Preferred Stock	Common Stock Class A	Common Stock Class B
Balance at Jan. 31, 2010	$ 1,519,401	$ 571,189	$ 627,634	$ (154)	$ (87,266)	$ 356,214	$ 0	$ 44,279	$ 7,505
Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2010				28,000			0	132,836,000	22,516,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect of adoption of new consolidation accounting guidance	(74,034)					(74,034)
Net earnings (loss), net of $1,925, $4,567 and $9,785 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	87,323		58,048			29,275
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(7,226)				(7,163)	(63)
Purchase of treasury stock	(786)			(786)
Purchase of treasury stock, Shares	54,732			54,000
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0							432	(432)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares, Shares								1,297,000	(1,297,000)
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	136,444	133,186						3,258
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Shares								9,774,000
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge	1,869	1,869
Issuance of Series A preferred stock for cash	44,456	(5,544)
Issuance of Series A preferred stock for cash, Shares							1,000,000
Issuance of Series A preferred stock in Exchange for Senior Notes	167,658	(2,342)					170,000
Issuance of Series A preferred stock in Exchange for Senior Notes, Shares							3,400,000
Purchase of Equity Call Hedge Related to Issuance of Preferred Stock	(17,556)	(17,556)
Preferred stock dividends	(11,807)		(11,807)				(11,807)
Exercise of stock options	2,621	1,899		681				41
Exercise of stock options, shares				(61,000)				123,000
Purchase of Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes	7	7
Restricted stock vested	0	(74)						74
Restricted stock vested, Shares								222,000
Stock-based compensation	14,931	14,931
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation	(2,216)	(2,216)
Redeemble noncontrolling interest adjustment	(6,845)	(6,845)
Acquisition of partners' noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries	0	500				(500)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	18,136					18,136
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(20,777)					(20,777)
Change to equity method of accounting due to disposition of partial interests in rental properties	(23,493)					(23,493)
Other changes in noncontrolling interests	(832)					(832)
Balance at Jan. 31, 2011	1,874,260	689,004	673,875	(259)	(94,429)	330,912	220,000	48,084	7,073
Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2011				21,000			4,400,000	144,252,000	21,219,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Shares								9,774,039
Balance at Jan. 31, 2011	1,874,260	689,004	673,875	(259)	(94,429)	330,912	220,000	48,084	7,073
Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2011				21,000			4,400,000	144,252,000	21,219,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss), net of $1,925, $4,567 and $9,785 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	3,999		(86,486)			90,485
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(24,981)				(26,031)	1,050
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,670)			(1,670)
Purchase of treasury stock, Shares	90,104			90,000
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0							95	(95)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares, Shares								284,000	(284,000)
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	48,742	47,594						1,148
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Shares								3,444,000
Preferred stock dividends	(15,400)		(15,400)				(15,400)
Exercise of stock options	195	136		55				4
Exercise of stock options, shares				3,000				13,000
Restricted stock vested	0	(114)						114
Restricted stock vested, Shares								343,000
Stock-based compensation	12,585	12,585
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation	(812)	(812)
Redeemble noncontrolling interest adjustment	(6,887)	(6,887)
Acquisition of partners' noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries	(20,953)	(518)				(20,435)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	6,087					6,087
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(89,644)					(89,644)
Change to equity method of accounting for subsidiaries	(33,598)					(33,598)
Other changes in noncontrolling interests	(51)					(51)
Balance at Jan. 31, 2012	1,751,872	740,988	571,989	(1,874)	(120,460)	284,806	220,000	49,445	6,978
Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2012				108,000			4,400,000	148,336,000	20,935,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss), net of $1,925, $4,567 and $9,785 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	46,056		36,425			9,631
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17,230				17,257	(27)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,963)			(1,963)
Purchase of treasury stock, Shares	129,568			129,000
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0							233	(233)
Conversion of Class B to Class A shares, Shares								700,000	(700,000)
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Series A preferred stock	(22,370)	201,530	(19,069)				(209,448)	4,617
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Series A preferred stock, shares							(4,189,000)	(13,852,000)
Preferred stock dividends	(13,060)		(13,060)				(13,060)
Exercise of stock options	8,368	4,531		3,729				108
Exercise of stock options, shares	553,818			230,000				322,000
Restricted stock vested	0	(173)						173
Restricted stock vested, Shares								519,000
Stock-based compensation	14,751	14,751
Excess income tax deficiency from stock-based compensation	(961)	(961)
Redeemble noncontrolling interest adjustment	(8,424)	(8,424)
Acquisition of partners' noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries	(27,335)	(20,197)				(7,138)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	1,886					1,886
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(27,680)					(27,680)
Change to equity method of accounting for subsidiaries	(724)					(724)
Other changes in noncontrolling interests	925					925
Balance at Jan. 31, 2013	$ 1,738,571	$ 932,045	$ 576,285	$ (108)	$ (103,203)	$ 261,679	$ 10,552	$ 54,576	$ 6,745
Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2013				7,000			211,000	163,729,000	20,235,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 Variable interest entities	Jan. 31, 2012 Variable interest entities	Jan. 31, 2013 Series A Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2013 Other Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2012 Other Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2013 Common Stock Class A	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Stock Class A	Jan. 31, 2013 Common Stock Class B	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Stock Class B
Real Estate, net	$ 1,416,900	$ 2,103,800
Cash and equivalents	14,200	17,800
Restricted cash and escrowed funds	114,900	348,100
Other assets	92,500	130,800
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse	624,100	1,122,000
Senior and Subordinated debt	29,000	29,000
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 76,200	$ 171,000
Preferred Stock, without par value			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, liquidation preference			$ 50	$ 50
Preferred stock, shares authorized			6,400,000	6,400,000	13,600,000	13,600,000
Preferred stock, shares issued			211,038	4,399,998
Preferred stock, shares outstanding			211,038	4,399,998
Preferred stock, dividend rate			7.00%	7.00%
Common stock, par value per share							$ 0.333	$ 0.333	$ 0.333	$ 0.333
Common stock, shares authorized							371,000,000	371,000,000	56,000,000	56,000,000
Common stock, shares issued							163,729,240	148,336,178	20,235,273	20,934,335
Common stock, shares outstanding							163,722,658	148,227,849	20,235,273	20,934,335
Common stock, shares issuable									26,257,961	26,257,961
Treasury stock, Class A Shares							6,582	108,329

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Bank Revolving Credit Facility

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Bank Revolving Credit Facility

Bank Revolving Credit Facility

The Company has a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and a Third Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (collectively, the “Credit Facility”), which provides total available borrowings of $450,000,000. The Credit Facility matures on March 30, 2014 and provides for one, 12-month extension option, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings bear interest at LIBOR, subject to a floor of 100 basis points, plus 3.75%. Up to $100,000,000 of the available borrowings may be used, in the aggregate, for letters of credit and/or surety bonds. The Credit Facility has a number of restrictive covenants, including a prohibition on certain consolidations and mergers, limitations on the amount of debt, guarantees and property liens that the Company may incur and restrictions on the pledging of ownership interests in subsidiaries. Additionally, the Credit Facility contains certain development limitations and financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum liquidity, certain debt service and cash flow coverage ratios, and specified levels of shareholders’ equity (all as specified in the Credit Facility). At January 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

The Company also has a First Amended Pledge Agreement (“Pledge Agreement”) with the banks party to the Credit Facility. The Pledge Agreement secures the Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility by granting a security interest to the bank group in its right, title and interest as a member, partner, shareholder or other equity holder of certain direct subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, its right to receive profits, proceeds, accounts, income, dividends, distributions or return of capital from such subsidiaries, to the extent the granting of such security interest would not result in a default under project level financing or the organizational documents of such subsidiary.

The following table summarizes the available credit on the Credit Facility:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Maximum borrowings (1)	$	450,000	$	450,000
Less outstanding balances and reserves:
Borrowings	—		—
Letters of credit	67,456		69,389
Surety bonds	—		—
Available credit	$	382,544	$	380,611

(1) The maximum borrowings under the Credit Facility was increased to $465,000,000 on February 21, 2013, upon entering into the fourth amendment to the Credit Facility, as discussed below.

On February 21, 2013, the Company entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment of Debt (the "Amended Credit Facility"). The amendment extended the maturity date to February 2016, subject to a one year extension upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, reduced the interest rate spread on the LIBOR option by 25 basis points to 3.50% and removed the prior LIBOR floor of 100 basis points. The amendment also increased available borrowings to $465,000,000, subject to certain reserve commitments to be established, as applicable, on certain dates to be used to retire certain of the Company's Senior Notes that come due during the term of the amendment, and provides an accordion provision allowing the Company to increase its total available borrowings to $500,000,000 upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended Credit Facility. Additionally, the amendment permits the Company to repurchase up to $100,000,000 of Class A Common Stock and to declare or pay dividends in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000 in the aggregate in any four fiscal quarter period to Class A or B common shareholders, subject to certain conditions.

In addition, on February 21, 2013, the Company entered into a Second Amended Pledge Agreement that made certain updates and conforming changes necessitated by the Amended Credit Facility.

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Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance, February 1, 2012 and 2011	$ 788	$ 408
Gross increases (decreases) for tax positions of prior years	(107)	458
Gross increases for tax positions of current year	0	0
Settlements	(97)	0
Lapse of statutes of limitation	0	(78)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 31, 2013 and 2012	$ 584	$ 788

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Land Held for Divestiture (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Indicative bids [Member]
Fair value of land held for divestiture [Line Items]
Fair value of impairment of land held for divestiture	$ 15,663
Fair Value Valuation Technique Impairment of Real Estate	Indicative bids
Fair Value Unobservable Input Impairment of Real Estate	Indicative bids
Fair value range of input values impairment of land held for divestiture	N/A	[1]
Discounted cash flow [Member]
Fair value of land held for divestiture [Line Items]
Fair value of impairment of land held for divestiture	$ 926
Fair Value Valuation Technique Impairment of Real Estate	Discounted cash flows	[2]

[1] These fair value measurements were developed by third party sources, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

[2] The Company used a discounted cash flow technique to estimate fair value, however due to the estimated holding period being less than twelve months, the impact of discounting was deemed immaterial.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Notional Amount of Fair Value Hedge Instruments	$ 266,395

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	$ 4,254	$ 13,692	$ 81,643
Portgage, Michigan triple net lease retail property [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	2,263	3,435	0
White Oak Village (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	1,566	0	0
250 Huron (Office Building) [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	0	10,257	2,040
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall) [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	0	0	76,962
Investment in Triple Net Lease Retail Property [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	0	0	2,641
Other [Member]
Schedule of Impairment of Real Estate Discontinued Operations[Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	$ 425	$ 0	$ 0

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable [Member]
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 25,875	$ 31,192	$ 33,825
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	6,016	5,439	7,242
Deductions	6,033	10,756	9,875
Balance at End of Period	25,858	25,875	31,192
Valuation reserve on other investments [Member]
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Balance at Beginning of Period	5,168	4,881	4,820
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	109	287	61
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at End of Period	5,277	5,168	4,881
Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets [Member]
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Balance at Beginning of Period	55,330	61,744	58,396
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	4,025	1,962	8,932
Deductions	6,073	8,376	5,584
Balance at End of Period	$ 53,282	$ 55,330	$ 61,744

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2011
Numerators
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$ (15,652)		$ (108,778)		$ 77,948
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	(32,129)		(15,400)		(11,807)
Undistributed Earnings from Continuing Operations Allocated to Participating Securities Basic	0		0		(2,119)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. - common shareholders - Basic	(47,781)		(124,178)		64,022
Undistributed Earnings from Continuing Operations Allocated to Participating Securities Diluted	0		0		2,119
Interest on convertible debt	0		0		4,438
Preferred distribution on Class A Common Units	0		0		1,433
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	(47,781)		(124,178)		72,012
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	36,425		(86,486)		58,048
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,697)		0		(1,501)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Basis	2,599		(101,886)		44,740
Undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities Diluted	0		0		1,501
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$ 2,599		$ (101,886)		$ 52,112
Denominators
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	172,621,723		168,170,650		155,485,243
Effect of stock options and restricted stock	0		0		550,730
Effect of convertible debt	0		0		13,755,158
Effect of convertible Class A Common Units	0		0		3,646,755
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted	172,621,723	[1]	168,170,650	[1]	173,437,886	[1]
Earnings per share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ (0.28)		$ (0.74)		$ 0.41
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders - Diluted	$ (0.28)		$ (0.74)		$ 0.42
Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share	$ 0.02		$ (0.61)		$ 0.29
Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders per common share	$ 0.02	[2]	$ (0.61)	[2]	$ 0.30	[2]

[1] Incremental shares from dilutive options, restricted stock and convertible securities aggregating 49,642,605 and 45,856,959 for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive due to loss from continuing operations. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the conversion of preferred stock and 2016 Senior Notes aggregating 27,471,380 for the year ended January 31, 2011 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the if-converted method. Weighted-average options, restricted stock and performance shares of 4,105,670, 4,222,955 and 4,447,652 for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect is anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

[2] The accounting guidance on earnings per share requires that the number of diluted common shares used in computing the diluted per-share amount for earnings from continuing operations also be used in computing the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss) even if those amounts are anti-dilutive to the diluted per-share amount for net earnings (loss). Certain dilutive common shares had such an effect for the year ended January 31, 2011.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Mar. 22, 2013 Common Stock Class A	Mar. 22, 2013 Common Stock Class B
Entity Registrant Name	FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000038067
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float		$ 1,967,740,269
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			165,510,777	20,216,683

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Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-Off of Abandoned Development Projects(Detail Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 purchaseoffers	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Impairment of real estate	$ 30,660	$ 235	$ 4,763
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	4,254	13,692	81,643
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	100,900	133,554	51,303
Number of bona fide purchase offers	5
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	390	40,284	72,459
Write-off of abandoned development projects	26,850	8,838	9,195
Halle Building (Office Building) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Carrying value of real estate, fair value	10,500
Impairment of real estate	30,200	0	0
250 Huron (Office Building) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	0	10,257	2,040
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Impairment of real estate included in discontinued operations	0	0	76,962
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	0	35,674	35,000
250 Huron (Office Building) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	9,428	0
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall) [Member]
Impairment of real estate impairment of unconsolidated entities and write off of abandoned development projects [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	$ 0	$ 0	$ 46,802

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Senior and Subordinated Debt

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Senior and Subordinated Debt

Senior and Subordinated Debt

The following table summarizes the Company’s senior and subordinated debt:

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Senior Notes:
3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, net of discount	$	199,457	$	199,132
7.625% Senior Notes due 2015	53,253		178,253
5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	50,000		50,000
6.500% Senior Notes due 2017	132,144		132,144
4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018	350,000		350,000
7.375% Senior Notes due 2034, net of discount	219,115		100,000
Total Senior Notes	1,003,969		1,009,529
Subordinated Debt:
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013	29,000		29,000
Total Senior and Subordinated Debt	$	1,032,969	$	1,038,529

All of the Company’s senior notes are unsecured senior obligations and rank equally with all existing and future unsecured indebtedness; however, they are effectively subordinated to all existing and future secured indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such other debt, including the Credit Facility. The indentures governing the senior notes contain covenants providing, among other things, limitations on incurring additional debt and payment of dividends. At January 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014

On October 7, 2009, the Company issued $167,433,000 of 3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due October 15, 2014 (“2014 Senior Notes”) to certain holders in exchange for $167,433,000 of the Company's previously outstanding 3.625% Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2011. Concurrent with this exchange, the Company issued an additional $32,567,000 of 2014 Senior Notes in a private placement, net of a 5% discount. Interest on the 2014 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15.

Holders may put their 2014 Senior Notes to the Company at any time prior to the earlier of (i) stated maturity or (ii) the Put Termination Date, as defined below. Upon a put, a note holder would receive 68.7758 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2014 Senior Notes, based on a put value price of $14.54 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a put of the 2014 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. If the daily volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock has equaled or exceeded 130% ($18.90 at January 31, 2013) of the put value price then in effect for at least 20 trading days in any 30 trading day period, the Company may, at its option, elect to terminate the rights of the holders to put their 2014 Senior Notes to the Company. If it so elects, the Company is required to issue a put termination notice that designates an effective date on which the holders termination put rights will be terminated, which shall be a date at least 20 days after the mailing of such put termination notice (the “Put Termination Date”). Holders electing to put their 2014 Senior Notes after the mailing of a put termination notice and before the Put Termination Date shall receive a coupon make-whole payment in an amount equal to the remaining scheduled interest payments attributable to such notes from the last applicable interest payment date through and including October 15, 2013. This coupon make-whole payment is payable, at the Company’s option, in either cash or Class A common stock.

Senior Notes due 2015

On May 19, 2003, the Company issued $300,000,000 of 7.625% Senior Notes due June 1, 2015 (“2015 Senior Notes”) in a public offering. Accrued interest is payable semi-annually on December 1 and June 1. Effective June 1, 2011, the 2015 Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at par. On August 20, 2012, the Company redeemed $125,000,000 in principal amount of its outstanding 2015 Senior Notes at par plus accrued interest using net proceeds from the July 2012 issuance of its 7.375% Senior Notes due February 1, 2034, along with additional cash on hand. See further discussion on the July 2012 issuance under "Senior Notes due 2034" in this footnote.

Convertible Senior Notes due 2016

On October 26, 2009, the Company issued $200,000,000 of 5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2016 (“2016 Senior Notes”) in a private placement. The 2016 Senior Notes were issued at par and accrued interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15.

On May 5, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company agreed to increase the conversion rate from 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes to 86.1073 shares, which factors in foregone interest to the holders among other inducements. Under the terms of the agreements, holders agreed to exchange $40,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes for a total of 3,444,293 shares of Class A common stock. Any accrued but unpaid interest was paid in cash. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversion of convertible debt, the additional amounts paid to induce the holders to exchange their 2016 Senior Notes was expensed resulting in a non-tax deductible loss of $10,800,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012, which is recorded as extinguishment of debt.

On January 27, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company agreed to increase the conversion rate from 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes to 88.8549 shares, which factors in foregone interest to the holders among other inducements. Under the terms of the agreements, holders agreed to exchange $110,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes for a total of 9,774,039 shares of Class A common stock. Any accrued but unpaid interest was paid in cash. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversions of convertible debt, the additional amounts paid to induce the holders to exchange their 2016 Senior Notes was expensed resulting in a non-tax deductible loss of $31,689,000 during the year ended January 31, 2011, which is recorded as extinguishment of debt.

Holders may convert their 2016 Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, a note holder would receive 71.8894 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Senior Notes, based on a put value price of approximately $13.91 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a conversion of the 2016 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.

In connection with the issuance of the 2016 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a convertible note hedge transaction. The convertible note hedge transaction is intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock upon conversion of the 2016 Senior Notes. The net effect of the convertible note hedge transaction, from the Company’s perspective, is to approximate an effective conversion price of $16.37 per share. The terms of the 2016 Senior Notes were not affected by the convertible note hedge transaction. The convertible note hedge transaction was recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity through additional paid in capital. In connection with the January 27, 2011 exchange transaction previously discussed, the Company terminated a portion of the convertible note hedge which resulted in the receipt of cash proceeds of $1,869,000.

Senior Notes due 2017

On January 25, 2005, the Company issued $150,000,000 of 6.500% Senior Notes due February 1, 2017 (“2017 Senior Notes”) in a public offering, of which $132,144,000 remains outstanding at January 31, 2013. Accrued interest is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1. Effective February 1, 2013, the 2017 Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at par.

Convertible Senior Notes due 2018

On July 19, 2011, the Company issued $350,000,000 of 4.250% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2018 (“2018 Senior Notes”) in a private placement. The 2018 Senior Notes were issued at par and accrued interest is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15.

Holders may convert their 2018 Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, a note holder would receive 46.1425 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes, based on a conversion price of approximately $21.67 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The amount payable upon a conversion of the 2018 Senior Notes is only payable in shares of Class A common stock, except for cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. If the daily volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock has equaled or exceeded 130% ($28.17 at January 31, 2013) of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days in any 30 trading day period, the Company may, at its option, elect to terminate the conversion rights of the holders at any time. If it so elects, the Company is required to issue a conversion rights termination notice that designates an effective date on which the holders conversion rights will be terminated, which shall be a date at least 20 days after the mailing of such conversion rights termination notice (the “Conversion Termination Date”). Holders electing to convert their 2018 Senior Notes after the mailing of a conversion rights termination notice and before the Conversion Termination Date shall receive cash payments of accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the conversion date and a make-whole premium for an amount equal to the remaining scheduled interest payments attributable to such notes through and including August 15, 2014.

Senior Notes due 2034

On February 10, 2004, the Company issued $100,000,000 of 7.375% Senior Notes due February 1, 2034 ("2034 Senior Notes") in a public offering. Accrued interest is payable quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. These senior notes may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, at any time at par, plus accrued interest.

On July 3, 2012, the Company issued $125,000,000 of additional 2034 Senior Notes in a public offering, net of a 4.84% discount. The terms of the 2034 Senior Notes, other than their issue date and public offering price, are identical to the $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2034 Senior Notes previously issued on February 10, 2004. Proceeds of this offering, net of discounts and underwriters commissions, were $116,792,000. Net proceeds, along with an additional $8,208,000 of cash on hand, were immediately deposited into a restricted cash escrow account established for the August 20, 2012 redemption of $125,000,000 principal amount of the Company's 2015 Senior Notes previously discussed.

Subordinated Debt

In May 2003, the Company purchased $29,000,000 of subordinate tax revenue bonds that were contemporaneously transferred to a custodian, which in turn issued custodial receipts that represent ownership in the bonds to unrelated third parties. The bonds bear a fixed interest rate of 7.875%. The Company evaluated the transfer pursuant to the accounting guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities and has determined that the transfer does not qualify for sale accounting treatment principally because the Company has guaranteed the payment of principal and interest in the event that there is insufficient tax revenue to support the bonds when the custodial receipts are subject to mandatory tender on December 1, 2013. As such, the Company is the primary beneficiary of this VIE and the book value (which approximated amortized costs) of the bonds was recorded as a collateralized borrowing reported as senior and subordinated debt and as held-to-maturity securities reported as other assets.

Consolidated Interest Expense

The following table summarizes interest incurred, capitalized and paid on all forms of indebtedness (included in Notes E, G and H).

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Interest incurred	$	365,323		$	443,247		$	470,865
Interest capitalized	(96,094		)	(193,448		)	(172,664		)
Net interest expense	$	269,229		$	249,799		$	298,201
Interest incurred from discontinued operations	$	7,262		$	14,175		$	22,969
Cash paid for interest (net of amount capitalized)	$	291,509		$	260,822		$	318,910

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Senior and Subordinated Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	$ 1,003,969,000	$ 1,009,529,000
Subordinated Debt [Abstract]
Senior and Subordinated debt	1,032,969,000	1,038,529,000
Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.625%	3.625%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	199,457,000	199,132,000
Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	7.625%	7.625%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	53,253,000	178,253,000
Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	5.00%	5.00%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	50,000,000	50,000,000
Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	6.50%	6.50%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	132,144,000	132,144,000
Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	4.25%	4.25%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	350,000,000	350,000,000
Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	7.375%	7.375%
Senior Notes
Senior Notes	219,115,000	100,000,000
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013 [Member]
Subordinated Debt [Abstract]
Subordinate Tax Revenue Bonds due 2013	$ 29,000,000	$ 29,000,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Fair Value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable (including land held for divestiture debt), bank revolving credit facility and senior and subordinated debt
Carrying value	$ 6,773,629	$ 6,698,052
Fair Value	7,195,218	7,061,498
Fixed Rate Debt [Member]
Fair Value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable (including land held for divestiture debt), bank revolving credit facility and senior and subordinated debt
Carrying value	4,791,113	4,458,214
Fair Value	5,147,849	4,719,636
Variable Rate Debt [Member]
Fair Value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable (including land held for divestiture debt), bank revolving credit facility and senior and subordinated debt
Carrying value	1,982,516	2,239,838
Fair Value	$ 2,047,369	$ 2,341,862

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Revenues from real estate operations	$ 1,134,687	$ 1,051,618	$ 1,078,448
Expenses
Operating expenses	732,275	654,346	632,822
Depreciation and amortization	229,661	208,801	225,082
Impairment of real estate	30,660	235	4,763
Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity	(6,480)	115,654	0
Total Expenses	986,116	979,036	862,667
Interest expense	(269,229)	(249,799)	(298,201)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(12,112)	(11,317)	(11,000)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	7,096	9,590	(21,035)
Interest and other income	45,915	52,094	52,792
Net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment	0	17,665	257,990
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(79,759)	(109,185)	196,327
Income tax expense (benefit)
Current	(58,794)	(9,916)	703
Deferred	47,590	(53,770)	68,162
Total income tax expense (benefit)	(11,204)	(63,686)	68,865
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766	0	0
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	85,798	21,147	42,265
Impairment of unconsolidated entities	(390)	(40,284)	(72,459)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	(40,777)	(41,902)	0
Total equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities	44,631	(61,039)	(30,194)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(17,158)	(106,538)	97,268
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Operating earnings from rental properties	527	2,551	5,901
Impairment of real estate	(2,604)	(8,382)	(49,980)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	55,506	111,801	32,209
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	53,429	105,970	(11,870)
Net earnings (loss)	36,271	(568)	85,398
Noncontrolling interests
(Earnings) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,506	(2,240)	(19,320)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,352)	(83,678)	(8,030)
(Earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	154	(85,918)	(27,350)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	36,425	(86,486)	58,048
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	(32,129)	(15,400)	(11,807)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ 4,296	$ (101,886)	$ 46,241
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ (0.28)	$ (0.74)	$ 0.41
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.13	$ (0.12)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.61)	$ 0.29
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ (0.28)	$ (0.74)	$ 0.42
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.13	$ (0.12)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.61)	$ 0.30

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Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net

Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net

The components of notes and accounts receivable, net are as follows:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Straight-line rent from tenants	$	148,906		$	136,486
Military Housing, primarily reimbursable construction costs	32,507			37,830
Stapleton advances (see below)	107,749			82,920
Receivables from tenants	29,551			30,616
Other accounts receivable	88,938			98,402
Notes receivable	44,407			45,865
	452,058			432,119
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(25,858		)	(25,875		)
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net	$	426,200		$	406,244
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable	4.58		%	5.14		%
Notes receivable due within one year	$	12,157		$	16,898

Stapleton Advances

Stapleton Land, LLC has made certain interest-bearing advances to the Park Creek Metropolitan District (the “District”) for in-tract infrastructure. The advances are subordinate to the District’s senior and subordinated bonds (see Note F - Financing Arrangements). The Company recorded $7,893,000, $6,439,000 and $4,237,000 of interest income related to these advances for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The advances had a weighted average interest rate of 8.70% at January 31, 2013.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) principally engages in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. The Company operates through three strategic business units and has six reportable operating segments. The three strategic business units, which represent four reportable operating segments, are the Commercial Group, Residential Group and Land Development Group (collectively, the “Real Estate Groups”). The Commercial Group, the Company’s largest strategic business unit, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional malls, specialty/urban retail centers, office and life science buildings, hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, it recently constructed and currently operates Barclays Center (the "Arena"), a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena located in Brooklyn, New York. The Arena, which opened in September 2012, is being reported as a separate reportable operating segment. The Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates residential rental properties, including upscale and middle-market apartments and adaptive re-use developments. Additionally, the Residential Group owns interests in entities that develop and manage military family housing. The Land Development Group acquires and sells both land and developed lots to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also owns and develops land into master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. On January 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a strategic decision by senior management to reposition or divest significant portions of its Land Development Group. During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company established and executed on its land divestiture strategy. See Note L – Land Held for Divestiture for additional information for additional information on land divestiture activities.

Corporate Activities and The Nets, a member of the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) in which the Company accounts for its investment on the equity method of accounting, are the other reportable operating segments.

The Company has approximately $10.6 billion of consolidated assets in 26 states and the District of Columbia at January 31, 2013. The Company’s core markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, the Greater San Francisco metropolitan area and the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The Company has offices in Albuquerque, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and the Company’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which it has a controlling interest in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) requires an ongoing reassessment of determining whether a variable interest gives a company a controlling financial interest in a VIE. The Company continuously reassesses whether or not it has the (a) power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

Variable Interest Entities

The Company’s VIEs consist of joint ventures that are engaged, directly or indirectly, in the ownership, development and management of office buildings, regional malls, specialty retail centers, apartment communities, military housing, a hotel and The Nets. As of January 31, 2013, the Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of 31 VIEs representing 22 properties (19 VIEs representing 10 properties in the Residential Group and 12 VIEs representing 12 properties in the Commercial Group). The creditors of the consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the Company’s general credit. As of January 31, 2013, the Company held variable interests in 59 VIEs for which it is not the primary beneficiary. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these unconsolidated VIEs is limited to the Company’s investments in those VIEs totaling approximately $64,000,000 at January 31, 2013. In addition, as of January 31, 2013, the Company consolidates a VIE which holds collateralized borrowings of $29,000,000, which the Company has guaranteed (see Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt).

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the entity that owns Barclays Center is deemed to have sufficient equity and cash flows to support its operations without the need of any additional financial support from its partners. As a result, the Company determined that it no longer qualified as a VIE. The impact of the removal of this VIE within the VIE parenthetical disclosures on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were decreases of $552,226,000 to real estate, net, $1,405,000 to cash and equivalents, $17,574,000 to restricted cash and escrowed funds, $26,681,000 to other assets, $192,958,000 to nonrecourse mortgage debt and $84,908,000 to accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities from the balances disclosed at January 31, 2012.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. Some of the critical estimates made by the Company include, but are not limited to, determination of the primary beneficiary of VIEs, estimates of useful lives for long-lived assets, reserves for collection on accounts and notes receivable and other investments, impairment of real estate and other-than-temporary impairments on its equity method investments. As a result of the nature of estimates made by the Company, actual results could differ.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. During 2012, the Company established a new financial statement line included in operations, "Net (gain) loss on land held for divestiture activity" and a new line item within equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities, "Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities". The prior year impairment charges resulting from the divestiture decision were reclassified to these line items on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 31, 2012 for comparability purposes (see Note L – Land Held for Divestiture). In addition, during the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company determined that the Barclays Center met the criteria for a reportable operating segment. Therefore, the segment reporting disclosures related to the Barclays Center as of and for the two years ended January 31, 2012 have been reclassified from the Commercial Group segment to the Arena segment (see Note O – Segment Information).

Fiscal Year

The years 2012, 2011 and 2010 refer to the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Recognition of Revenue

Real Estate Sales – The specific timing of a sale transaction and recognition of profit is measured against various criteria in the real estate sales accounting guidance covering the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the property. If the sales criteria are not met, the Company defers gain recognition and accounts for the transaction by applying the deposit, finance, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate.

Consolidated operating properties that have been sold or determined to be held for sale are reported as discontinued operations. The Company considers assets held for sale when the transaction has been approved by management and there are no significant contingencies related to the sale that may prevent the transaction from closing. In many transactions, these contingencies are not satisfied until the actual closing and, accordingly, the property is not identified as held for sale until the closing actually occurs. However, each potential sale is evaluated based on its separate facts and circumstances.

Leasing Operations – The Company enters into leases with tenants in its rental properties. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and office buildings generally range from 1 to 30 years, excluding leases with certain anchor tenants, which typically are longer. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related lease, which include the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases. Overage rents are recognized after the contingency has been removed (i.e., sales thresholds have been achieved). Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance and other commercial property operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.

Construction – Revenues and profit on long-term fixed-price contracts are recorded using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues on reimbursable cost-plus fee contracts are recorded in the amount of the accrued reimbursable costs plus proportionate fees at the time the costs are incurred.

Military Housing Fee Revenues – Development fees related to military housing projects are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual development costs incurred. Additional development incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of criteria, such as incentives to realize development cost savings, encourage small and local business participation, comply with specified safety standards and other project management incentives as specified in the development agreements.

Construction management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the actual construction costs incurred. Additional construction incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the construction contracts.

Property management and asset management fees are earned based on a contractual percentage of the annual net rental income and annual operating income, respectively, that is generated by the military housing privatization projects as defined in the agreements. Additional property management incentive fees are recognized based upon successful completion of certain criteria as set forth in the property management agreements.

Arena Revenues – The Arena naming rights agreement with Barclays Services Corporation, which commenced with the opening of the Arena, has a 20-year term, subject to certain extension rights. Arena naming rights revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract year.

Arena founding partner and sponsor agreements entitle the parties to certain sponsorship, promotional, media, hospitality and other rights and entitlements. These agreements expire at various terms ranging from one to seven years from the opening of the Arena and is recognized on a straight-line basis.

Arena suite licenses entitle the licensee the use of a luxury suite in the Arena. The terms of the suite license agreements commenced on the date the Arena opened with terms ranging from one to seven years. Revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over each contractual year.

Ticketing fee revenue is based on the Arena's share of ticket sale fees in accordance with an agreement with Ticketmaster. Revenue from ticketing fees is deferred and recognized upon settlement of the related event.

Recognition of Costs and Expenses

Operating expenses primarily represent the recognition of operating costs, which are charged to operations as incurred, administrative expenses and taxes other than income taxes. Interest expense and real estate taxes during active development and construction are capitalized as a part of the project cost.

Depreciation and amortization is generally computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives of buildings (other than Arena) and certain first generation tenant allowances that are considered by management as a component of the building are primarily 50 years. The estimated useful life of the Arena is 34.5 years, the remaining term of the ground leases on which the Arena was built. Subsequent tenant improvements and those first generation tenant allowances that are not considered a component of the building are amortized over the life of the tenant’s lease. This estimated life is based on the length of time the asset is expected to generate positive operating cash flows. Actual events and circumstances can cause the life of the building and tenant improvement to be different than the estimates made. Additionally, lease terminations can affect the economic life of the tenant improvements.

Major improvements and tenant improvements that are considered to be the Company’s assets are capitalized in real estate costs and expensed through depreciation charges. Tenant improvements that are considered lease inducements are capitalized into other assets and amortized as a reduction of rental revenues over the life of the tenant’s lease. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are expensed as incurred.

A variety of costs are incurred in the development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves judgment. The Company’s capitalization policy on development properties is based on accounting guidance for the capitalization of interest cost and accounting guidance for costs and the initial rental operations of real estate properties. The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. The Company considers a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. The Company ceases capitalization on any portion substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalizes only those costs associated with the portion under construction. Costs and accumulated depreciation applicable to assets retired or sold are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Termination Benefits

During the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s workforce was reduced. The Company provided outplacement services to terminated employees and severance payments based on years of service and other defined criteria. Termination benefits expense (outplacement and severance) are included in operating expenses and reported in the Corporate Activities segment.

The activity in the accrued severance balance for termination costs is as follows:

	Total
	(in thousands)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2010	$	3,361
Termination benefits expense	5,325
Payments	(5,930		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2011	2,756
Termination benefits expense	5,652
Payments	(2,247		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2012	6,161
Termination benefits expense	3,959
Payments	(4,049		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2013	$	6,071

Impairment of Real Estate

The Company reviews its real estate portfolio, including land held for development and sale, for impairment whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in property net operating income, significant decreases in occupancy rates, the physical condition of the property and general economic conditions. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In addition, the undiscounted cash flows may consider a probability-weighted cash flow estimation approach when alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration or a range is estimated at the balance sheet date. Significant estimates are made in the determination of future undiscounted cash flows including future net operating income, estimated holding periods, risk of foreclosure and estimated cash proceeds received upon disposition of the asset. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. Determining fair value of real estate, if required, also involves significant judgments and estimates including discount and capitalization rates. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities

The Company reviews its portfolio of unconsolidated entities for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes indicate that its carrying value in the investments may be in excess of fair value. A loss in value of an equity method investment which is other-than-temporary is recognized as an impairment of unconsolidated entities. This determination is based upon the length of time elapsed, severity of decline, possible recovery period and other relevant facts. Determining fair value of a real estate investment and whether or not a loss is other-than-temporary involves significant judgments and estimates. Examples of these estimates include timing and amounts of expected cash flows, discount rates, capitalization rates and comparable sales data, among other things. Changes to these estimates made by management could affect whether or not an impairment charge would be required and/or the amount of impairment charges recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant and is based on the fair value of the equity award. The fair value of stock options is computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions for risk-free rate, expected volatility, dividend yield, and expected life of the options. The fair value of restricted stock is equal to the closing price of the stock on the date of grant. The fair value cost of stock options and restricted stock, as adjusted for estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the requisite service period of the grantee using the straight-line attribution method. Cost recognition is accelerated if the grantee is retirement-eligible (as defined in the 1994 Stock Plan) or becomes retirement-eligible before the end of the nominal vesting period. The cost is recognized immediately if the grantee is retirement-eligible at the date of grant or on a straight-line basis over the period ending with the first anniversary from the date of grant when the individual becomes retirement-eligible. The fair value of performance shares that do not have a market condition is equal to the closing price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if it is probable that the performance goals will be achieved. The fair value of performance shares that have a market condition is computed using a Monte Carlo simulation. The compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period if the requisite service is rendered, even if the market condition is never satisfied.

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s restricted stock is considered a participating security pursuant to the two-class method for computing basic earnings per share (“EPS”). The Class A Common Units issued in exchange for Bruce C. Ratner’s noncontrolling interests in the Forest City Ratner Company portfolio in November 2006 (see Note W – Class A Common Units), which are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are considered convertible participating securities as they are entitled to participate in any dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders. The Class A Common Units are included in the computation of basic EPS using the two-class method and are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method. The Class A common stock issuable in connection with a put or conversion of the Puttable Equity-Linked Senior Notes due 2014, Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 and Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock are included in the computation of diluted EPS using the if-converted method.

Acquisition of Rental Properties

Upon acquisition of a rental property, the purchase price of the property is allocated to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on fair values. Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) the Company's estimate of the fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenues (or rental expense for ground leases in which the Company is the lessee) over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases, including any fixed-rate renewal periods that are probable of being exercised. For the Company's below market lease and in-place lease intangibles that remain at January 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no fixed rate renewal periods associated with these leases that the Company deemed probable of renewal and included in the calculation of the intangible asset value or related amortization period.

Intangible assets also include amounts representing the value of tenant relationships and in-place leases based on the Company's evaluation of each tenant’s lease and its overall relationship with the respective tenant. The Company estimates the cost to execute leases with terms similar to in-place leases, including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related expenses. This intangible asset is amortized to expense over the remaining term of the respective lease. The Company's estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers or by using independent appraisals. Factors considered by the Company in this analysis include an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily range from three to twelve months. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company also uses the information obtained as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence as part of considering any conditional asset retirement obligations, and when necessary, will record a conditional asset retirement obligation as part of its purchase price.

When calculating the estimated value to assign to a tenant relationship intangible asset, the Company estimates the likelihood that a lessee will execute a lease renewal and other factors relative to the relationship. In determining the likelihood of lease renewal, the Company utilizes a probability weighted model based on many factors. Other qualitative factors related to the relationship that the Company considers include, but are not limited to, the nature and extent of the business relationship with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant and the tenant’s credit quality. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized over the remaining initial lease term and expected renewals, but in no event longer than the remaining depreciable life of the building. The value of in-place leases is amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term of the respective leases and any fixed-rate renewal periods that are deemed probable.

In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible asset, including market rate adjustments, in-place lease values and tenant relationship values, would be charged to expense.

Cash and Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

Cash flows associated with items intended as hedges of identifiable transactions or events are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged. Cash flows from derivatives not designated as cash flow or fair value hedges are generally classified in the investing section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Cash flows associated with lease procurement costs are classified as investing activities and consist primarily of lease commissions and related legal fees associated with procuring first generation tenants under long-term lease agreements for office buildings, retail regional malls or specialty retail centers. The Company primarily incurs these costs during the development phase of the project and they are integral to starting construction and ultimately completing the project. Management views these lease procurement costs as part of the initial investment to obtain long-term cash inflow.

The Company maintains operating cash and reserves for replacement balances in financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of these institutions and believes that the risk of loss is minimal.

Restricted Cash and Escrowed Funds

Restricted cash and escrowed funds represent restricted amounts with financial institutions for debt services payments, taxes and insurance, collateral, security deposits, capital replacement, improvement and operating reserves, bond funds, development escrows and construction escrows.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserves on Notes Receivable

The Company records allowances against its rent receivables from tenants and other receivables that it considers uncollectible. These allowances are based on management’s estimate of receivables that will not be realized from cash receipts in subsequent periods. The Company also maintains an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. This receivable arises from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates. The allowance against the straight-line rent receivable is based on historical experience with early lease terminations as well as specific review of significant tenants and tenants that are having known financial difficulties. There is a risk that the estimate of the expected activity of current tenants may not accurately reflect future events. If the estimate does not accurately reflect future tenant vacancies, the reserve for straight-line rent receivable may be over or understated by the actual tenant vacancies that occur.

The Company estimates the allowance for notes receivable based on its assessment of expected future cash flows estimated to be received with consideration given to any collateral of the respective note. If the estimate of expected future cash flows does not accurately reflect actual events, the reserve on notes receivable may be over or understated by the actual cash flows that occur.

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated entities using the equity method of accounting whereby the cost of an investment is adjusted for the Company’s share of income or loss from the date of acquisition, increased for equity contributions made and reduced by distributions received. The income or loss for each unconsolidated entity is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable operating agreements, which may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Certain of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated entities share of cumulative allocated losses and cash distributions received exceeds its cumulative allocated share of income and equity contributions. As a result, the carrying value of certain investments in unconsolidated entities is negative. Unconsolidated entities with negative carrying values are included in cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Differences between the Company’s carrying value of its investment in unconsolidated entities and the Company’s underlying equity of such unconsolidated entities are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets or liabilities, as applicable. The Company records income or loss in certain unconsolidated entities based on the distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain return thresholds.

As is customary within the real estate industry, the Company invests in certain projects through partnerships and limited liability entities. The Company may provide funding in excess of its legal ownership. Such fundings are typically interest-bearing or entitle the Company to a preference on and of such advances on property cash flows and are included in investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities.

Other Assets

Included in other assets are costs incurred in connection with obtaining financings which are deferred and amortized over the life of the related debt. Costs incurred in connection with leasing space to tenants are also included in other assets and are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the related leases.

Investments in securities classified as available-for-sale are reflected in other assets at market value with the unrealized gains or losses reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized gains or losses were not material for any of the three years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Intangible Assets

Upon an acquisition of a rental property, the Company records intangible assets acquired at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. The Company amortizes identified intangible assets with finite lives on a straight-line basis over the period the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the rental property acquired. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.

In connection with the Company’s military housing projects, it records intangible assets based upon the costs associated with acquiring military housing development and management contracts that are in progress. Intangible assets related to the military housing development contracts are amortized based upon the ratio of development fees earned in relation to overall fee income to be earned throughout the contract period. Intangible assets related to the military housing management contracts are amortized based upon a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the management contracts.

See Note D – Other Assets for additional information on intangible assets.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“accumulated OCI”):

	January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Unrealized losses on securities	$	340		$	445		$	485
Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency translation	(69		)	1,558			1,516
Unrealized losses on interest rate contracts(1)	168,497			194,928			153,432
	168,768			196,931			155,433
Noncontrolling interest and income tax benefit	(65,565		)	(76,471		)	(61,004		)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	103,203		$	120,460		$	94,429

(1) Included in the amounts as of January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $126,506, $143,303 and $102,387, respectively, of unrealized losses on an interest rate swap associated with New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, on its nonrecourse mortgage debt with a notional amount of $640,000. This swap effectively fixes the mortgage at an all-in lender interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread) and expires in September 2017.

Historic and New Market Tax Credit Entities

The Company has investments in properties that have received, or the Company believes are entitled to receive, Historic Preservation Tax Credits on qualifying expenditures under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) section 47 and New Market Tax Credits on qualifying investments in designated community development entities (“CDEs”) under IRC section 45D, as well as various state credit programs, including participation in the New York State Brownfield Tax Credit Program, which entitles the members to tax credits based on qualified expenditures at the time those qualified expenditures are placed in service. The Company typically enters into these investments with sophisticated financial investors. In exchange for the financial investors’ initial contribution into the investment, the financial investor is entitled to substantially all of the benefits derived from the tax credit. Typically, these arrangements have put/call provisions (which range up to 7 years) whereby the Company may be obligated (or entitled) to repurchase the financial investors’ interest. The Company has consolidated each of these entities in its consolidated financial statements and has reflected these investor contributions as accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.

The Company guarantees to the financial investor that in the event of a subsequent recapture by a taxing authority due to the Company’s noncompliance with applicable tax credit guidelines, it will indemnify the financial investor for any recaptured tax credits. The Company initially records a liability for the cash received from the financial investor. The Company generally records income upon completion and certification of the qualifying development expenditures for Historic Preservation Tax Credits and upon certification of the qualifying investments in designated CDEs for New Market Tax Credits, resulting in an adjustment of the liability at each balance sheet date to the amount that would be paid to the financial investor based upon the tax credit compliance regulations, which range from 0 to 7 years. Income related to the sale of tax credits of $20,800,000, $27,296,000 and $31,979,000 was recognized during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which was recorded in interest and other income.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the expected tax consequences on future years attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The Company has recognized the benefit of its tax loss carryforward, which it expects to use as a reduction of the deferred tax expense. The Company records valuation allowances against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s financial statements reflect the expected future tax consequences of a tax position if that tax position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, presuming the taxing authorities have full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivatives are recorded at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and whether it meets the hedge accounting requirements. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of interest rate risk, even though the contracts do not qualify for or the Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting.

Noncontrolling Interest

Interests held by partners in consolidated entities are reflected in noncontrolling interest, which represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the underlying net assets of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest that is not redeemable is reported in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Noncontrolling interests where the Company may be required to repurchase the noncontrolling interest at fair value under a put option or other contractual redemption requirement are reported in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets between liabilities and equity, as redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Company adjusts the redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value (which approximates fair value) at each balance sheet date with changes recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

New Accounting Guidance

The following accounting pronouncements were adopted during the year ended January 31, 2013:

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If after performing a qualitative assessment, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair market value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is not necessary. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is then required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. This guidance results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. As a result, this guidance changes the wording used to describe many of the existing requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, but for many requirements the intent is not to change the existing application. Some of the guidance clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements or may change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The required disclosures upon adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance on accounting for transfers and servicing to improve the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The guidance specifies when an entity may or may not recognize a sale upon the transfer of financial assets subject to repurchase agreements, based upon whether the entity has maintained effective control over the transferred financial assets. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2012 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The following new accounting pronouncements will be adopted on their respective required effective dates:

In February 2013, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance for the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This guidance provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. If an entity concludes otherwise, it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance on derecognition of in substance real estate. This guidance specifies that when a parent company (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest (as described in the accounting guidance on Consolidation) in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance on property, plant and equipment to determine whether it should derecognize the in substance real estate. Generally, a reporting entity would not satisfy the requirements to derecognize the in substance real estate before the legal transfer of the real estate to the lender and the extinguishment of the related nonrecourse indebtedness. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance in this amendment is consistent with the Company's previous accounting policies and, as a result, will not impact its consolidated financial statements or their comparability to previously issued financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance that requires entities to disclose both gross and net information on financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset on the balance sheets and financial instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying that the scope of disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities should apply only to derivatives and hedging instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Net Gain on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment [Abstract]

Net Gain on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investments

Net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Partial Interests in Rental Properties and Other Investment

The net gain (loss) on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013		2012		2011
	(in thousands)
New York Retail Joint Venture	$	—	$	9,561	$	—
Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture	—		5,849		—
Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building	—		2,255		—
University Park Joint Venture	—		—		176,192
The Nets	—		—		55,112
Bernstein Joint Venture	—		—		29,342
Other transaction costs	—		—		(2,656		)
	$	—	$	17,665	$	257,990

New York Retail Joint Venture

On March 29, 2011, the Company entered into joint venture agreements with an outside partner, an affiliated entity of Madison International Realty LLC. The outside partner invested in and received a 49% equity interest in 15 mature retail properties located in the New York City metropolitan area, 14 of which were formerly wholly-owned by the Company and one retail property that was owned 75% by the Company.

For its 49% equity interests, the outside partner invested cash and assumed debt of $244,952,000, representing 49% of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the 15 properties. As of January 31, 2012, the Company received proceeds of $178,286,000, primarily in the form of a loan. Based on the net amount of cash received, the outside partner’s minimum initial investment requirement of 20% was not met. As such, the transaction did not qualify for full gain recognition under accounting guidance related to real estate sales. Therefore, the installment method of gain recognition was applied, resulting in a net gain on disposition of partial interest in rental properties of $9,561,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. As of January 31, 2013, the remaining gain of $114,465,000 continues to be deferred and is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Transaction costs totaling $11,776,000, of which, $5,779,000 relating to participation payments made to the ground lessors of two of the properties in accordance with the respective ground lease agreements did not qualify for deferral and were included in the calculation of the net gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties recorded during the year ended January 31, 2012. The 15 properties are adequately capitalized and do not contain the characteristics of a VIE. Based on this and the substantive participating rights held by the outside partner with regards to the properties, the Company concluded it appropriate to deconsolidate the entities and account for them under the equity method of accounting.

Stonecrest Mall Joint Venture

On October 19, 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with an outside partner whereby the outside partner invested in the Mall at Stonecrest, a regional mall located in Atlanta, Georgia (“Stonecrest”). The outside partner received a 49% equity interest in Stonecrest.

For its 49% equity interest, the outside partner assumed debt of $49,464,000, representing 49% of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the property. In addition, the Company is entitled to receive up to $3,750,000 of contingent consideration, based on Stonecrest’s financial results as defined in the partnership agreement, none of which has been recognized through January 31, 2013. The transaction resulted in a gain on disposition of partial interests in rental property of $5,849,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The property is adequately capitalized and does not contain the characteristics of a VIE. Based on this and the substantive participating rights held by the outside partner with regards to the property, the Company concluded it appropriate to deconsolidate the entity and account for it under the equity method of accounting.

Annex building adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building

On December 15, 2011, the Company sold an annex building containing eight units adjacent to the Dallas Wilson Building, an apartment building located in Dallas, Texas, for $2,800,000. The transaction resulted in a gain of $2,255,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The remaining 135 units of the Dallas Wilson Building are wholly-owned by the Company and will continue to be fully consolidated.

University Park Joint Venture

On February 22, 2010, the Company formed a joint venture and admitted HCN FCE Life Sciences, LLC (“HCN”) as a 49% partner to the joint venture to acquire seven life science office buildings in the Company’s mixed-use University Park project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, formerly wholly-owned by the Company. The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, owns the remaining 51%.

The Company contributed the seven real estate assets, which were encumbered by approximately $320,000,000 of nonrecourse mortgage debt to the joint venture for its 51% ownership interests. HCN contributed $170,444,000 of cash to the joint venture and assumed a 49% share of the nonrecourse mortgage debt assumed by the joint venture for its 49% ownership interests. In exchange for its contributed real estate assets, the Company received cash proceeds of $170,444,000 of which $135,117,000 was in the form of a loan from the joint venture and the remaining $35,327,000 was an unrestricted cash distribution from the joint venture. Based on the amount of cash received, the Company recognized the full gain of $176,192,000, net of transaction costs of $31,268,000, during the year ended January 31, 2011.

Included in these transaction costs were $23,251,000 of participation payments made to the ground lessor of the seven properties in accordance with the respective ground lease agreements. As a result of this transaction, the Company is accounting for the joint venture and the seven properties as equity method investments since both partners have joint control of the new venture and the properties.

The Nets

On May 12, 2010, entities controlled by Mikhail Prokhorov (“MP Entities”) invested $223,000,000 and made certain funding commitments to acquire 80% of The Nets, 45% of Arena LLC, the entity that through its subsidiaries oversaw the construction of and has a long-term lease in the Barclays Center arena, and the right to purchase up to 20% of Atlantic Yards Development Company, LLC, which will develop non-arena real estate.

The transaction resulted in a change of controlling ownership interest in The Nets and a pre-tax net gain recognized by the Company of $55,112,000 ($31,437,000 after noncontrolling interest). This net gain is comprised of the gain on the transfer of ownership interest combined with the adjustment to fair value of the 20% retained noncontrolling interest.

In accordance with accounting guidance on real estate sales, the sale of 45% interest in Arena LLC was not deemed a culmination of the earning process since no cash was withdrawn; therefore the transaction does not have an earnings impact.

The MP Entities have the right to put their Arena LLC ownership interests to the Company during a four-month period following the ten-year anniversary of the completion of the Barclays Center arena for fair market value, as defined in the agreement. Due to the put option, the noncontrolling interest is redeemable and does not qualify as permanent equity. As a result, this amount is recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interest in the mezzanine section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and is reported at redemption value, which represents fair market value, on a recurring basis.

Net Sports and Entertainment, LLC (“NS&E”) has a similar right to put its noncontrolling interest in The Nets to the MP Entities at fair market value during the same time period as the MP Entities have their put right on Arena LLC.

Bernstein Joint Venture

On February 19, 2010 the Company formed a joint venture with the Bernstein Development Corporation to hold the Company’s previously held investment interests in three residential properties totaling 1,340 rental units located within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Both partners in the new joint venture have a 50% interest and joint control over the properties.

The Company received $28,922,000 in cash proceeds and the joint venture assumed $163,000,000 of the nonrecourse mortgage debt on the properties resulting in gains on disposition of partial interests in rental properties and other investment of $29,342,000 for the year ended January 31, 2011. As a result of this transaction, the Company is accounting for the joint venture and the three properties as equity method investments since both partners have joint control of the new venture and the properties.

Other Transaction Costs

Other transaction costs of $2,656,000 represent costs incurred in connection with a potential partial disposition in certain rental properties. During the year ended January 31, 2011, the Company abandoned the proposed transaction and all related transaction costs were expensed.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Company maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned impact on earnings and cash flows that may be caused by interest rate volatility. The Company’s strategy includes the use of interest rate swaps and option contracts that have indices related to the pricing of specific balance sheet liabilities. The Company enters into interest rate swaps to convert certain floating-rate debt to fixed-rate long-term debt, and vice-versa, depending on market conditions, or forward starting swaps to hedge the changes in benchmark interest rates on forecasted financings. The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements for hedging purposes for periods that are generally one to ten years. Option products utilized include interest rate caps, floors and Treasury options. The use of these option products is consistent with the Company’s risk management objective to reduce or eliminate exposure to variability in future cash flows primarily attributable to changes in benchmark rates relating to forecasted financings, and the variability in cash flows attributable to increases relating to interest payments on its floating-rate debt. The caps and floors have typical durations ranging from one to three years while the Treasury options are for periods of five to ten years. The Company does not have any Treasury options outstanding at January 31, 2013.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage exposure to interest rate movements. The Company primarily uses interest rate caps and swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an upfront premium. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated OCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. The amount of ineffectiveness charged to earnings was insignificant for all the periods presented. As of January 31, 2013, the Company expects that within the next twelve months it will reclassify amounts recorded in accumulated OCI into earnings as an increase in interest expense of approximately $27,283,000, net of tax. However, the actual amount reclassified could vary due to future changes in fair value of these derivatives.

Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

From time to time, the Company and/or certain of its joint ventures (the “Joint Ventures”) enter into TRS on various tax-exempt fixed-rate borrowings generally held by the Company and/or within the Joint Ventures. The TRS convert these borrowings from a fixed rate to a variable rate and provide an efficient financing product to lower the cost of capital. In exchange for a fixed rate, the TRS require the Company and/or the Joint Ventures pay a variable rate, generally equivalent to the SIFMA rate plus a spread. At January 31, 2013, the SIFMA rate was 0.08%. Additionally, the Company and/or the Joint Ventures have guaranteed the fair value of the underlying borrowings. Any fluctuation in the value of the TRS would be offset by the fluctuation in the value of the underlying borrowings, resulting in minimal financial impact to the Company and/or the Joint Ventures. At January 31, 2013, the aggregate notional amount of TRS that are designated as fair value hedging instruments is $266,395,000. The underlying TRS borrowings are subject to a fair value adjustment (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

Nondesignated Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company entered into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain interest rate risk, even though the contracts do not qualify for or the Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting. In situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, or not elected, and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company records the derivative at its fair value and recognizes changes in the fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company enters into forward swaps to protect itself against fluctuations in the swap rate at terms ranging between five to ten years associated with forecasted fixed rate borrowings. At the time the Company secures and locks an interest rate on an anticipated financing, it intends to simultaneously terminate the forward swap associated with that financing. At January 31, 2013, the Company had no forward swaps outstanding.

In instances where the Company enters into separate derivative instruments effectively hedging the same debt for consecutive annual periods, the amount of notional is excluded from the following disclosure in an effort to provide information that enables the financial statement user to understand the Company’s volume of derivative activity. The following table presents the fair values and location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets of all derivative instruments.

	Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	January 31, 2013
	Asset Derivatives (included in Other Assets)				Liability Derivatives (included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses)
	Current Notional		Fair Value		Current Notional		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		1,019,920		129,522
TRS	28,000		965		238,395		10,915
Total	$	28,000	$	965	$	1,258,315	$	140,437
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	479,085	$	7	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	18,877		241		—		—
TRS	140,800		20,101		39,562		15,287
Total	$	638,762	$	20,349	$	39,562	$	15,287
	January 31, 2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	—		—		897,193		148,699
TRS	27,197		774		243,560		9,954
Total	$	27,197	$	774	$	1,140,753	$	158,653
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps	$	435,201	$	13	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swap agreements	19,521		1,083		—		—
TRS	141,703		9,534		30,360		15,367
Total	$	596,425	$	10,630	$	30,360	$	15,367

The following tables present the impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges included in the accumulated OCI section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities and interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

				Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)			Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations	Effective Amount			Ineffective Amount
	(in thousands)
Year Ended January 31, 2013
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	21,601		Interest expense	$	(3,916	)	$	—
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(342		)	14
Total	$	21,601			$	(4,258	)	$	14
Year Ended January 31, 2012
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(48,087	)	Interest expense	$	(3,514	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(372		)	(565		)
Total	$	(48,087	)		$	(3,886	)	$	(564	)
Year Ended January 31, 2011
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options	$	(14,854	)	Interest expense	$	(2,841	)	$	1
Treasury options	—			Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(80		)	(5		)
Total	$	(14,854	)		$	(2,921	)	$	(4	)

The following table presents the impact of gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations related to derivative instruments:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
TRS (1)	$	(770	)	$	11,855		$	1,924
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and floors	$	(922	)	$	(1,037	)	$	(2,158	)
TRS	12,568			2,264			1,341
Total	$	11,646		$	1,227		$	(817	)

(1) The net gain (loss) recognized in interest expense from the change in fair value of the underlying TRS borrowings was $770, $(11,855) and $(1,924) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, offsetting the gain recognized on the TRS (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

The principal credit risk to the Company through its interest rate risk management strategy is the potential inability of the financial institution from which the derivative financial instruments were purchased to cover its obligations. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its obligation under a derivative contract, the Company’s risk of loss approximates the fair value of the derivative. To mitigate this exposure, the Company generally purchases its derivative financial instruments from the financial institution that issues the related debt, from financial institutions with which the Company has other lending relationships, or from financial institutions with a minimum credit rating of AA at the time the Company enters into the transaction.

The Company has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision under which the derivative counterparty could terminate the derivative obligations if the Company defaults on its obligations under the Credit Facility and designated conditions are fulfilled. In instances where the Company's subsidiaries have derivative obligations that are secured by a mortgage, the derivative obligations could be terminated if the indebtedness between the two parties is terminated, either by loan payoff or default of the indebtedness. In addition, the Company has certain derivative contracts which provide that if the Company’s credit rating falls below certain levels, it may trigger additional collateral to be posted with the counterparty up to the full amount of the liability position of the derivative contracts. Also, certain subsidiaries have agreements that contain provisions whereby the subsidiaries must maintain certain minimum financial ratios.

As of January 31, 2013, the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments in a liability position, prior to the adjustment for nonperformance risk of $11,772,000, is $167,496,000. The Company had posted collateral consisting primarily of cash and notes receivable of $89,101,000 related to all derivative instruments. If all credit risk contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered on January 31, 2013, the Company would have been required to post collateral of the full amount of the liability position.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	$ 21,601	$ (48,087)	$ (14,854)
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Effective Amount	(4,258)	(3,886)	(2,921)
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Ineffective Amount	14	(564)	(4)
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	21,601	(48,087)	(14,854)
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Effective Amount	(3,916)	(3,514)	(2,841)
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Ineffective Amount	0	1	1
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and Treasury options [Member] | Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Effective Amount	(342)
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Ineffective Amount	14
Interest rate caps, swaps and treasury options [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	0
Treasury Options [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)		0	0
Treasury Options [Member] | Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities [Member]
Derivative instruments gain loss in financial statements
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Effective Amount		(372)	(80)
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI, Ineffective Amount		$ (565)	$ (5)

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Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse [Abstract]

Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse

Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse

Nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, which is collateralized solely by completed rental properties, projects under construction and development and undeveloped land, was as follows:

January 31, 2013	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,456,879	$	299,565	$	1,700	$	3,758,144	5.51	%
Variable
Taxable	1,448,205		62,725		—		1,510,930		4.93	%
Tax-Exempt	408,785		53,500		9,301		471,586		1.64	%
	$	5,313,869	$	415,790	$	11,001	$	5,740,660	5.04	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	705,983	$	11,001

January 31, 2012	Operating Properties		Development Projects		Land Projects		Total		Total Weighted Average Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Fixed	$	3,008,293	$	406,619	$	4,773	$	3,419,685	5.65	%
Variable
Taxable	1,378,585		409,733		14,311		1,802,629		4.76	%
Tax-Exempt	421,434		—		15,775		437,209		1.55	%
	$	4,808,312	$	816,352	$	34,859	$	5,659,523	5.05	%
Total gross commitment from lenders			$	1,338,181	$	35,058

The Company generally borrows funds for development and construction projects with maturities of two to five years utilizing variable-rate financing. Upon opening and achieving stabilized operations, the Company generally pursues long-term fixed-rate financing.

The following summarizes the composition of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse maturities, including balances associated with land held for divestiture, as of January 31, 2013:

Fiscal Years Ending January 31,	Total Maturities
	(in thousands)
2014	$	806,638
2015	994,277
2016	430,113
2017	366,394
2018	1,199,694
Thereafter	1,943,544
Total	$	5,740,660

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 segment unit State	Jan. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of strategic business units	3
Number of reportable segments	6
Number of operating segments	4
Assets	$ 10,612,432	$ 10,504,283
Number of states in which entity has consolidated assets	26
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Maximum period from cessation of construction activity to project completion and availability for occupancy	1 year
Put/call provisions maximum contract term	7 years
Arena [Member]
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of property	34 years 6 months
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Estimated useful life of property	50 years
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Expected lease-up period	3 months
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Expected lease-up period	12 months

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Leases (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Summarizes rent expense
Rent expense	$ 9,247	$ 8,313	$ 18,976

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

Investments in unconsolidated entities include investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities that the Company does not control and/or is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

The following is a reconciliation of members’ and partners’ equity to the Company’s carrying value:

	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Members’ and partners’ equity, as below	$	637,341		$	945,129
Equity of other members and partners	662,358			790,618
Company’s investment in partnerships	(25,017		)	154,511
Basis differences(1)	114,215			79,913
Advances to and on behalf of affiliates	74,703			94,947
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371
Assets - Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	$	456,628		$	609,079
Liabilities - Cash distributions and losses in excess of investments in unconsolidated entities	(292,727		)	(279,708		)
Total Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	$	163,901		$	329,371

(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Company’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the equity method venture level, which is typically amortized over the life of the related assets and liabilities. Basis differences occur from certain acquisition, transaction and other costs, as well as other-than-temporary impairments that are not reflected in the net assets of the equity method venture.

Summarized financial information for the equity method investments is as follows:

	(Combined 100%)
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Balance Sheet:
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$	7,317,652		$	7,287,539
Projects under construction and development	106,705			287,738
Land held for development and sale (1)	89,268			224,224
Total Real Estate	7,513,625			7,799,501
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,413,510		)	(1,257,091		)
Real Estate, net	6,100,115			6,542,410
Cash and equivalents	120,545			149,702
Restricted cash - military housing bond funds	146,484			284,641
Other restricted cash and escrowed funds	319,989			274,201
Other assets	730,308			756,564
Total Assets	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse (2)	$	6,261,983		$	6,551,891
Other liabilities	518,117			510,498
Members’ and partners’ equity	637,341			945,129
Total Liabilities and Members’ and Partners’ Equity	$	7,417,441		$	8,007,518

(1) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $89,268 and $181,749 of land held by unconsolidated entities in which the Company is currently reviewing its options to divest its portion of land held by these unconsolidated entities.

(2) The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $18,638 and $35,551 of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities discussed in footnote (1).

	(Combined 100%)
	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Operations:
Revenues	$	1,161,122		$	1,037,006		$	905,524
Operating expenses	(652,651		)	(558,094		)	(517,899		)
Interest expense including extinguishment of debt	(329,903		)	(319,946		)	(262,860		)
Impairment of real estate	—			—			(1,457		)
Depreciation and amortization	(217,664		)	(197,299		)	(162,153		)
Interest and other income	17,694			14,800			15,779
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	(102		)	—			—
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	131,027			—			—
Gain (loss) from continuing operations	$	109,523		$	(23,533	)	$	(23,066	)
Discontinued operations:
Operating loss from rental properties	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	(6,079		)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	—			—			28,289
Discontinued operations subtotal	(4,970		)	(9,990		)	22,210
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax)	$	104,553		$	(33,523	)	$	(856	)
Company’s portion of net earnings (pre-tax)	69,320			8,580			42,352
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(390		)	(40,284		)	(71,716		)
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities with land held for divestiture	(40,406		)	(41,902		)	—
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107			12,567			(830		)
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax) from unconsolidated entities	$	44,631		$	(61,039	)	$	(30,194	)

Impairment of Real Estate and Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

The following tables show the detail of the impairments noted above.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Impairment of real estate:
Old Stone Crossing at Caldwell Creek (Mixed-Use Land Development)	Charlotte, North Carolina	$	—	$	—	$	1,457
Company’s portion of impairment of real estate		$	—	$	—	$	743
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities:
Specialty Retail Centers:
Village at Gulfstream Park	Hallandale Beach, Florida	—		35,674		35,000
Metreon	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,595
Commercial land and development rights	Cleveland, Ohio	—		4,610		—
Four Museum Park properties at Central Station	Chicago, Illinois	—		—		18,311
Office Buildings:
818 Mission Street	San Francisco, California	—		—		4,018
Bulletin Building	San Francisco, California	—		—		3,543
Other		390		—		6,249
Total impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	71,716
Total impairment of unconsolidated entities		$	390	$	40,284	$	72,459

Gain on Disposition of Partial Interest in a Rental Property

On December 20, 2012, the Company and its existing 49% partner sold a portion of their equity ownership interests in 8 Spruce Street, an apartment community in Manhattan, New York, for a cash sales price of $250,390,000. The new outside partner received a 49% equity ownership interest in 8 Spruce Street and the Company's ownership interest was reduced from approximately 36% to 18%. The transaction, which resulted in the Company receiving net cash proceeds of $129,037,000, qualified for full gain recognition under accounting guidance related to real estate sales. Therefore, the Company recognized a gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property of $34,959,000, net of transaction costs, during the year ended January 31, 2013. Subsequent to the transaction, the Company will continue to account for its investment in 8 Spruce Street under the equity method of accounting, as each of the outside partners are deemed to have substantive participating rights.

Gain on Disposition of Rental Properties and Equity Method Investments

Upon disposition, investments accounted for on the equity method are not classified as discontinued operations; therefore, gains or losses on the disposition of these properties are reported in continuing operations. The following table summarizes gains and losses on the disposition of unconsolidated entities.

		Years Ended January 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
Gain on disposition of rental properties:
Millender Center (hotel, parking, office and retail)	Detroit, Michigan	$	—	$	—	$	17,291
Woodbridge Crossing (Specialty Retail Center)	Woodbridge, New Jersey	—		—		6,443
Pebble Creek (Apartment Community)	Twinsburg, Ohio	—		—		4,555
Gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	28,289
Company’s portion of gain on disposition of rental properties		$	—	$	—	$	24,291
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments:
Village at Gulfstream Park (Specialty Retail Center)	Hallandale Beach, Florida	$	14,479	$	—	$	—
Chagrin Plaza I & II (Office Buildings)	Beachwood, Ohio	1,628		—		—
Apartment Communities:
Metropolitan Lofts	Los Angeles, California	—		9,964		—
Twin Lake Towers	Denver, Colorado	—		2,603		—
Other		—		—		(830		)
Total gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments, net		$	16,107	$	12,567	$	(830	)

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Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Assets

Other Assets

Included in other assets are costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing, which are deferred and amortized over the life of the related debt. Costs incurred in connection with leasing space to tenants are also included in other assets and are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the lives of the related leases.

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Lease procurement costs, net	$	211,856	$	227,568
Prepaid expenses and other deferred costs, net	240,594		227,354
Intangible assets, net	85,692		107,192
Mortgage procurement costs, net	76,450		46,427
Other Assets	$	614,592	$	608,541

During the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $5,108,000, $7,229,000 and $12,003,000, respectively, of amortization expense related to intangible assets.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	5,695
2015	4,500
2016	4,310
2017	3,720
2018	3,558

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Financing Arrangements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements

On August 16, 2005, the District issued $58,000,000 Junior Subordinated Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (the “Junior Subordinated Bonds”). The Junior Subordinated Bonds initially were to pay a variable rate of interest. Upon issuance, the Junior Subordinated Bonds were purchased by a third party and the sales proceeds were deposited with a trustee pursuant to the terms of the Series 2005 Investment Agreement. Under the terms of the Series 2005 Investment Agreement, after March 1, 2006, the District may elect to withdraw funds from the trustee for reimbursement for certain qualified infrastructure and interest expenditures (“Qualifying Expenditures”). In the event that funds from the trustee are used for Qualifying Expenditures, a corresponding amount of the Junior Subordinated Bonds converts to an 8.5% fixed rate and matures in December 2037 (“Converted Bonds”). On August 16, 2005, Stapleton Land, LLC, a consolidated subsidiary, entered into a Forward Delivery Placement Agreement (“FDA”) whereby Stapleton Land, LLC was entitled and obligated to purchase the converted fixed rate Junior Subordinated Bonds through June 2, 2008. The District withdrew $58,000,000 of funds from the trustee for reimbursement of certain Qualifying Expenditures by June 2, 2008 and the Junior Subordinated Bonds became Converted Bonds. The Converted Bonds were acquired by Stapleton Land, LLC under the terms of the FDA. Stapleton Land, LLC immediately transferred the Converted Bonds to investment banks and the Company simultaneously entered into a total rate of return swap (“TRS”) with a notional amount of $58,000,000. The Company receives a fixed rate of 8.5% and pays the SIFMA rate plus a spread on the TRS related to the Converted Bonds. The Company determined that the sale of the Converted Bonds to the investment banks and simultaneous execution of the TRS did not surrender control; therefore, the Converted Bonds have been recorded as a secured borrowing and included in mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse.

Prior to May 12, 2011, consolidated subsidiaries of the Company purchased $23,000,000 of the Converted Bonds from the investment banks. Simultaneous to each purchase, a corresponding amount of a related TRS was terminated and the corresponding secured borrowing was removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On May 12, 2011, the District refinanced $42,000,000 of the outstanding $58,000,000 Junior Subordinated Bonds. The Company received $23,000,000 of the refinancing proceeds as repayment of Converted Bonds held by its consolidated subsidiaries and the investment banks received the remaining $19,000,000 of refinancing proceeds which simultaneously terminated a corresponding amount of the related TRS and corresponding secured borrowing. On December 1, 2011, $225,000 of the Converted Bonds was redeemed by the District and a corresponding amount of the related TRS and corresponding secured borrowings were simultaneously terminated.

During the year ended January 31, 2013, the District redeemed $240,000 of the Converted Bonds. In addition, consolidated subsidiaries of the Company purchased $5,000,000 of Converted Bonds from the investment banks. Simultaneous to each of these transactions, a corresponding amount of the related TRS was terminated and the corresponding secured borrowing was removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Converted Bonds are recorded in other assets at January 31, 2013 and 2012. Outstanding TRS contracts were in place on the $10,610,000 and $15,775,000 of secured borrowings related to the Converted Bonds at January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At January 31, 2013, the outstanding TRS contracts were supported by collateral consisting primarily of certain notes receivable owned by the Company aggregating $9,975,000. The Company recorded net interest income of $875,000, $1,220,000 and $1,966,000 related to the TRS for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Notes and Accounts Receivable Net (Details Textual) (Stapleton advances [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Stapleton advances [Member]
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest Income Related to Infrastructure Advances to the Park Creek Metropolitan District	$ 7,893	$ 6,439	$ 4,237
Weighted Average Interest Rate of Infrastructure Advances to the Park Creek Metropolitan District	8.70%

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Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Dilutive Options Restricted Stock and Convertible Securities [Member]
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share because effect is anti-dilutive under treasury stock method	49,642,605	45,856,959
Preferred stock and 2016 Senior Notes [Member]
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share because effect is anti-dilutive under treasury stock method			27,471,380
Weighted-average options, restricted stock and performance shares [Member]
Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share because effect is anti-dilutive under treasury stock method	4,105,670	4,222,955	4,447,652

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2011
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives	$ 11,646		$ 1,227		$ (817)
Total Return Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives	12,568		2,264		1,341
Total Return Swap [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives	(770)	[1]	11,855	[1]	1,924	[1]
Interest rate caps, interest rate swaps and floors [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Impact of gains and losses related to derivative instruments
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives	$ (922)		$ (1,037)		$ (2,158)

[1] The net gain (loss) recognized in interest expense from the change in fair value of the underlying TRS borrowings was $770, $(11,855) and $(1,924) for the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, offsetting the gain recognized on the TRS (see Note J – Fair Value Measurements).

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2010
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	$ 8,631,542		$ 7,183,448
Projects under construction and development	1,326,703		2,328,979
Land held for development and sale	65,059		77,298
Total Real Estate	10,023,304		9,589,725
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,654,632)		(1,526,503)
Real Estate, net	8,368,672		8,063,222
Cash and equivalents	333,220		217,486		193,372	251,405
Other assets	614,592		608,541
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse	5,740,660		5,659,523
Members' and partners' equity	637,341		945,129
Operations:
Operating expenses	(732,275)		(654,346)		(632,822)
Impairment of real estate	(30,660)		(235)		(4,763)
Depreciation and amortization	(229,661)		(208,801)		(225,082)
Interest and other income	45,915		52,094		52,792
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	6,480		(115,654)		0
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	0		17,665		257,990
Discontinued operations:
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0		0		28,289
Discontinued operations subtotal	97,261		122,987		(23,120)
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(390)		(40,284)		(71,716)
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107		12,567		(830)
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax) from unconsolidated entities	44,631		(61,039)		(30,194)
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities	1,700		19,084
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Real Estate
Completed rental properties	7,317,652		7,287,539
Projects under construction and development	106,705		287,738
Land held for development and sale	89,268	[1]	224,224	[1]
Total Real Estate	7,513,625		7,799,501
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,413,510)		(1,257,091)
Real Estate, net	6,100,115		6,542,410
Cash and equivalents	120,545		149,702
Restricted cash - military housing bond funds	146,484		284,641
Other restricted cash and escrowed funds	319,989		274,201
Other assets	730,308		756,564
Total Assets	7,417,441		8,007,518
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse	6,261,983	[2]	6,551,891	[2]
Other liabilities	518,117		510,498
Members' and partners' equity	637,341		945,129
Total Liabilities and Members' and Partners' Equity	7,417,441		8,007,518
Operations:
Revenues	1,161,122		1,037,006		905,524
Operating expenses	(652,651)		(558,094)		(517,899)
Interest expense including extinguishment of debt	(329,903)		(319,946)		(262,860)
Impairment of real estate	0		0		(1,457)
Depreciation and amortization	(217,664)		(197,299)		(162,153)
Interest and other income	17,694		14,800		15,779
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity	(102)		0		0
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	131,027		0		0
Gain (loss) from continuing operations	109,523		(23,533)		(23,066)
Discontinued operations:
Operating loss from rental properties	(4,970)		(9,990)		(6,079)
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0		0		28,289
Discontinued operations subtotal	(4,970)		(9,990)		22,210
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax)	104,553		(33,523)		(856)
Company's portion of net earnings (pre-tax)	69,320		8,580		42,352
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(390)		(40,284)		(71,716)
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities with land held for divestiture	(40,406)		(41,902)		0
Gain (loss) on disposition of equity method investments	16,107		12,567		(830)
Net earnings (loss) (pre-tax) from unconsolidated entities	44,631		(61,039)		(30,194)
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Land held by unconsolidated entities in which the Company is currently reviewing its options to divest its portion	89,268		181,749
Mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities	$ 18,638		$ 35,551

[1] The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $89,268 and $181,749 of land held by unconsolidated entities in which the Company is currently reviewing its options to divest its portion of land held by these unconsolidated entities.

[2] The amounts at January 31, 2013 and 2012 include $18,638 and $35,551 of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse related to the land held by the unconsolidated entities discussed in footnote (1).

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Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Net Deferred Tax Liability
Deferred tax liabilities	$ 1,832,038		$ 1,802,841
Deferred tax assets	1,410,914		1,425,131
Less: valuation allowance	(53,282)	[1]	(55,330)	[1]
Net deferred tax assets	1,357,632		1,369,801
Net deferred tax liability	$ 474,406		$ 433,040

[1] The valuation allowance is related to state net operating losses and bonus depreciation, general business credits and charitable contributions.

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Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 452,058	$ 432,119
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(25,858)	(25,875)
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Net	426,200	406,244
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable	4.58%	5.14%
Notes receivable due within one year	12,157	16,898
Straight-line rent from tenants [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	148,906	136,486
Military Housing, primarily reimbursable construction costs [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	32,507	37,830
Stapleton advances [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	107,749	82,920
Receivables from tenants [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	29,551	30,616
Other accounts receivable [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	88,938	98,402
Notes receivable [Member]
Components of notes and accounts receivable
Notes and Accounts Receivable, Gross	$ 44,407	$ 45,865

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Commercial Group Land Sales (Details Textual) (USD $)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2011 parcel	Oct. 31, 2011 6 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 1 [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 6 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 1 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 6 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 1 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 6 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 1 [Member] acre	Apr. 30, 2012 10 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 2 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 10 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 2 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 10 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 2 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 10 acre land parcel and air rights - Parcel 2 [Member] acre
Commercial Group Land Sales (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of parcel of land and air rights sold	2
Area of Land Parcel Sold (in acres)					6				10
Commercial Group Land Sales (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Sales price of land parcel and air rights					$ 45,000,000				$ 40,000,000
Cash deposit received					8,550,000			7,000,000
Amount of purchase price received		2,500,000	33,950,000			33,000,000
Gain on sale of land parcel and air rights				$ 42,622,000			$ 36,484,000

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Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	$ 100,900	$ 133,554	$ 51,303
Emerald Palms (Apartment Community) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	45,845	0	0
Southfield (Apartment Community) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	13,445	0	0
101 San Fernando (Apartment Community) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	0	6,204
Fairmont Plaza (Office Building) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	26,877	0	0
Waterfront Station - East 4th and West 4th Buildings (Office Building) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	111,738	0
250 Huron (Office Building) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	9,428	0
Quebec Square (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	8,879	0	0
White Oak Village (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	(714)	0	0
Saddle Rock Village (Specialty Retail Center) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	0	(1,428)
Triple net lease properties [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	6,568	0	(275)
Charleston Marriott (Hotel) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	9,957	0
Ritz Carlton (Hotel) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	0	2,431	0
Simi Valley Town Center (Regional Mall) [Member]
Gain Loss on Disposition of Rental Properties
Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties	$ 0	$ 0	$ 46,802

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Capital Stock

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Capital Stock

Capital Stock

Common Stock

The Company’s authorized common stock consists of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The economic rights of each class of common stock are identical, but the voting rights differ. The Class A common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect 25% of the members of the Company’s board of directors, while the Class B common stock, voting as a separate class, is entitled to elect the remaining 75% of the Company’s board of directors. When the Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class, each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Class B Common Stock is convertible into Class A common stock on a share-for-share basis at the option of the holder.

On May 5, 2011 and January 27, 2011, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the 2016 Senior Notes to exchange such notes for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock as described in Note H – Senior and Subordinated Debt. As part of the exchange, the Company issued 13,218,332 shares of Class A common stock.

In addition, the Company issued 13,852,435 shares of Class A common stock in exchange for Series A preferred stock as described below.

Preferred Stock

The Company’s Amended Articles of Incorporation authorize the Company to issue, from time to time, shares of preferred stock. The Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A preferred stock") ranks junior to all of the Company’s existing and future debt obligations, including convertible or exchangeable debt securities; senior to the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock and any future equity securities that by their terms rank junior to the Series A preferred stock with respect to distribution rights or payments upon the Company’s liquidation, winding-up or dissolution; equal with future series of preferred stock or other equity securities that by their terms are on a parity with the Series A preferred stock; and junior to any future equity securities that by their terms rank senior to the Series A preferred stock.

Holders may convert the Series A preferred stock at their option, into shares of Class A common stock, at any time. Upon conversion, the holder would receive approximately 3.3 shares of Class A common stock per $50 liquidation preference of Series A preferred stock, based on an initial conversion price of $15.12 per share of Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. The Company may elect to mandatorily convert some or all of the Series A preferred stock if the Daily Volume Weighted Average Price of its Class A common stock equals or exceeds 150% of the initial conversion price then in effect for at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. If the Company elects to mandatorily convert some or all of the Series A preferred stock, the Company must make a dividend make-whole payment on the Series A preferred stock equal to the total value of the aggregate amount of dividends that would have accrued and become payable from March 2010 to March 2013, less any dividends already paid on the Series A preferred stock. The dividend make-whole payment is payable in cash or shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s option. In the event the Company does not declare and pay a Series A preferred stock dividend on a quarterly dividend payment date, as set forth in the Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company, then such dividend shall accrue on a daily basis and accumulate to the extent not paid on such date, and the conversion rate of the Series A preferred stock will be subject to adjustment. In addition, the holders of the Series A preferred stock are entitled to elect one additional Director of the Company if dividends payable on such preferred stock are in arrears for eight consecutive or non-consecutive quarterly periods.

On March 4, 2010, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of three separate series of the Company’s 2011, 2015 and 2017 Senior Notes. Under the terms of the agreements, these holders agreed to exchange their notes for a new issue of Series A preferred stock. Amounts exchanged in each series are as follows: $51,176,000 of 2011 Senior Notes, $121,747,000 of 2015 Senior Notes and $5,826,000 of 2017 Senior Notes, which were exchanged for $50,664,000, $114,442,000 and $4,894,000 of Series A preferred stock, respectively. The Company also issued an additional $50,000,000 of Series A preferred stock for cash pursuant to separate, privately negotiated purchase agreements. Net proceeds from the issuance, net of the cost of an equity call hedge transaction described below and offering expenses, were $26,900,000. The closing of the exchanges and the issuance described above occurred on March 9, 2010 and the Company issued approximately 4,400,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at a value of $220,000,000.

On October 16, 2012 and December 13, 2012, the Company entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its Series A Preferred Stock to exchange such stock for shares of the Company's Class A common stock. Under the terms of the agreements, holders exchanged $209,447,600 in aggregate amount of liquidation preference consisting of 4,188,952 shares, of Series A preferred stock, for 13,852,435 shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The amount of common shares issued was equivalent to the initial conversion price of $15.12 per share of Class A common stock. In order to induce the holders to make the exchange, the Company made cash payments of $19,069,000 to the holders for additional exchange consideration, including dividends that would have been payable on December 17, 2012 and March 15, 2013. Under the accounting guidance for induced conversion of convertible preferred stock, the cash inducement payments were recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. After the October 16, 2012 and December 13, 2012 exchange transactions, there are only 211,038 shares of Series A preferred stock at an aggregate amount of liquidation preference of $10,552,000 at January 31, 2013.

On February 26, 2013, the Company announced its intention to redeem all of its outstanding Series A preferred stock shares on March 15, 2013. From January 31,2013 to March 14, 2013, 109,768 shares of Series A preferred stock were converted into 362,990 shares of Class A common stock in accordance with the original terms of the Series A preferred stock. On March 15, 2013, the Company redeemed the remaining 101,270 shares of Series A preferred stock for approximately $5,100,000, the aggregate amount of liquidation preference plus the dividend that was due and payable on March 15, 2013.

In connection with the preferred stock issuance described above, the Company entered into equity call hedge transactions. The equity call hedge transactions are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution of the Company’s Class A common stock upon conversion of the Series A preferred stock. The net effect of the equity call hedge transactions, from the Company’s perspective, is to approximate an effective conversion price of $18.27 per share. The terms of the Series A preferred stock are not affected by the equity call hedge transactions.

On March 13, 2013, the Company and the counterparties settled the equity call hedge transaction. As a result, the Company received 765,134 shares of Class A common stock and cash payments of $10,231,000. In accordance with accounting guidance on equity hedge transactions, amounts received upon settlement of equity call hedge transactions in which the Company has the choice of net share settlement or net cash settlement are reflected as an increase to additional paid in capital.

The Company declared and paid Series A preferred stock dividends of $13,060,000, $15,400,000 and $11,807,000 during the years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Undeclared Series A preferred stock dividends were $92,000 at January 31, 2013. Effective February 1, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors declared cash dividends on the outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock of $185,000 for the period from December 15, 2012 to March 14, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2013, which will be paid on March 15, 2013.

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Leases [Abstract]

Minimum future rental income to be received on non-cancelable operating leases

The following table summarizes the minimum future rental income to be received on non-cancelable operating leases of commercial properties that generally extend for periods of more than one year.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	504,724
2015	483,339
2016	453,260
2017	422,265
2018	385,618
Later years	2,115,698
	$	4,364,904

Reimbursements on commercial leases

The following table summarizes total reimbursements.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	154,927
2012	$	159,376
2011	$	202,183

Minimum fixed rental payments under long-term leases

Minimum fixed rental payments under long-term leases (over one year) in effect at January 31, 2013 are as follows.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	9,779
2015	8,522
2016	7,862
2017	7,481
2018	3,418
Later years	53,292
	$	90,354

Rent expense

The following table summarizes rent expense.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	9,247
2012	$	8,313
2011	$	18,976

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Commercial Group Land Sales

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Real Estate [Abstract]

Commercial Group Land Sales

Commercial Group Land Sales

On January 31, 2011, the Company closed on the sale of two parcels of land, with air rights, to Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland, LLC for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland. The land is adjacent to the Company’s Tower City Center mixed-use complex. The sales price for one parcel, an approximate 6 acre land parcel and air rights (“Parcel #1”), was $45,000,000. The sales price for the second parcel, an approximate 10 acre land parcel and air rights (“Parcel #2”), was $40,000,000.

At January 31, 2011, the Company received a cash deposit of $8,550,000 on Parcel #1. During the three months ended April 30, 2011, the Company received an additional $33,950,000 of the Parcel #1 purchase price. With the receipt of this payment, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment on the sale of Parcel #1 was adequate for gain recognition under the full accrual method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate. As such, the entire sales price is included in revenues from real estate operations and the related cost of land is included in operating expenses, resulting in a gain on sale of $42,622,000 during the year ended January 31, 2012. The final $2,500,000 of the Parcel #1 purchase price was received during the three months ended October 31, 2011.

During the year ended January 31, 2012, the Company received total cash deposits of $7,000,000 of the Parcel #2 purchase price. The minimum initial investment related to Parcel #2 still had not been met and accordingly, the cash deposits were recorded as a deposit liability under the deposit method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate and included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities at January 31, 2012.

During the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Company received cash proceeds of $33,000,000 representing the remaining Parcel #2 purchase price. With receipt of this payment, the buyer’s initial and continuing investment on the sale of Parcel #2 was adequate for gain recognition under the full accrual method in accordance with accounting guidance for sales of real estate. As such, the entire sales price is included in revenues from real estate operations and the related cost of land is included in operating expenses, resulting in a gain on sale of $36,484,000 during the year ended January 31, 2013.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Option, Outstanding at January 31, 2012	4,422,243
Options, Granted	281,828
Options, Exercised	(553,818)
Options, Forfeited/expired	(165,756)
Option, Outstanding at January 31, 2013	3,984,497
Options, exercisable (fully vested) at January 31, 2013	2,917,569
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at January 31, 2012	$ 34.53
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 14.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 15.11
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/expired	$ 39.50
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at January 31, 2013	$ 35.62
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable as of January 31, 2013	$ 42.95
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at January 31, 2013	4 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	3 years 9 months 4 days
Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at January 31, 2013	$ 3,313
Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at January 31, 2013	$ 1,556

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

The following tables include all lease obligations of the Company.

The Company as Lessor

The following table summarizes the minimum future rental income to be received on non-cancelable operating leases of commercial properties that generally extend for periods of more than one year.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	504,724
2015	483,339
2016	453,260
2017	422,265
2018	385,618
Later years	2,115,698
	$	4,364,904

Most of the commercial leases include provisions for reimbursements of other charges including real estate taxes, utilities and operating costs which are included in revenues from real estate operations. The following table summarizes total reimbursements.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	154,927
2012	$	159,376
2011	$	202,183

The Company as Lessee

The Company is a lessee under various operating leasing arrangements for real property and equipment. The most significant of these involve ground leases which expire between the years 2013 and 2100, excluding optional renewal periods. The Company is subject to participation payments under certain of its ground leases, the most significant of which are in New York City. These payments are triggered by defined events within the respective lease agreements and the timing and future amounts are not determinable by the Company.

Minimum fixed rental payments under long-term leases (over one year) in effect at January 31, 2013 are as follows.

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	9,779
2015	8,522
2016	7,862
2017	7,481
2018	3,418
Later years	53,292
	$	90,354

The following table summarizes rent expense.

Years Ended January 31,
	(in thousands)
2013	$	9,247
2012	$	8,313
2011	$	18,976

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Land Held for Divestiture (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Land Held for Divestiture disclosures [Abstract]
Net loss on sales of land held for divestiture of unconsolidated entities	$ (371)	$ 0	$ 0
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities	(40,406)	(41,902)	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	$ (40,777)	$ (41,902)	$ 0

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax expense (benefit)

The income tax expense (benefit) related to continuing operations consists of the following:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Current
Federal	$	(52,755	)	$	(9,776	)	$	(3,694	)
State	(6,039		)	(140		)	4,397
	(58,794		)	(9,916		)	703
Deferred
Federal	49,165			(41,259		)	62,506
State	(1,575		)	(12,511		)	5,656
	47,590			(53,770		)	68,162
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865

Effective tax rate for income taxes from continuing operations

The effective tax rate for income taxes from continuing operations varies from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to the following items:

	Years Ended January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(dollars in thousands)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	(79,759	)	$	(109,185	)	$	196,327
Net gain on change in control of interests	6,766			—			—
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities, net of impairment	44,631			(61,039		)	(30,194		)
Less: Noncontrolling interests	1,506			(2,240		)	(19,320		)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interest, before income taxes	$	(26,856	)	$	(172,464	)	$	146,813
Income taxes computed at the statutory rate	$	(9,400	)	$	(60,362	)	$	51,385
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from:
State taxes, net of federal benefit	(4,969		)	(6,517		)	4,997
State net operating loss, net of federal benefit	1,667			2,474			466
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
Charitable contributions	2,628			2,204			4,040
Permanent adjustments	3,037			38			390
Conversion/Exchange of senior debt	—			3,780			10,274
Other items	(1,172		)	665			(1,045		)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(11,204	)	$	(63,686	)	$	68,865
Effective tax rate	41.72		%	36.93		%	46.91		%
The components of the deferred income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:
Excess of tax over financial statement depreciation and amortization	$	20,442		$	17,227		$	8,169
Costs on land and rental properties under development expensed for tax purposes	11,048			34,333			29,629
Revenues and expenses recognized in different periods for tax and financial statement purposes	50,214			(51,013		)	30,679
Difference between tax and financial statements related to unconsolidated entities	207			(18,674		)	(13,339		)
Impairment of real estate and land held for divestiture	(16,178		)	(40,346		)	(1,133		)
Deferred state taxes, net of federal benefit	986			(3,703		)	1,556
Utilization of (addition to) tax loss carryforward excluding effect of stock options	(16,230		)	10,974			13,066
Valuation allowance	(2,048		)	(6,414		)	(86		)
General Business Credits	(947		)	446			(1,556		)
Alternative Minimum Tax credits	96			3,400			1,177
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$	47,590		$	(53,770	)	$	68,162

Components of deferred income tax liability

The components of the deferred income tax liability are as follows:

	At January 31,
	Temporary Differences						Deferred Tax
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Depreciation	$	493,489		$	430,713		$	191,390		$	167,043
Capitalized costs	1,018,375			1,043,938			394,956			404,871
Tax loss carryforward	(161,758		)	(115,385		)	(56,615		)	(40,385		)
State loss carryforward, net of federal benefit	—			—			(23,974		)	(25,473		)
Valuation allowance	—			—			53,282			55,330
Federal tax credits and other carryforwards	—			—			(58,094		)	(57,503		)
Other comprehensive loss	(168,585		)	(196,775		)	(65,382		)	(76,315		)
Basis in unconsolidated entities	199,359			156,445			77,317			60,674
Other	(83,747		)	(130,378		)	(38,474		)	(55,202		)
Total	$	1,297,133		$	1,188,558		$	474,406		$	433,040

Net deferred tax liability

	At January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities	$	1,832,038		$	1,802,841
Deferred tax assets	1,410,914			1,425,131
Less: valuation allowance (1)	(53,282		)	(55,330		)
	1,357,632			1,369,801
Net deferred tax liability	$	474,406		$	433,040

(1) The valuation allowance is related to state net operating losses and bonus depreciation, general business credits and charitable contributions.

Unrecognized tax benefits

A reconciliation of the total amounts of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties, is depicted in the following table:

	Unrecognized Tax Benefit
	January 31,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, February 1	$	788		$	408
Gross increases (decreases) for tax positions of prior years	(107		)	458
Gross increases for tax positions of current year	—			—
Settlements	(97		)	—
Lapse of statutes of limitation	—			(78		)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 31, 2013 and 2012	$	584		$	788

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013 segment	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Financial data of six reportable segments
Number of reportable segments	6
Identifiable assets	$ 10,612,432	$ 10,504,283
Revenues from real estate operations	1,134,687	1,051,618	1,078,448
Operating expenses	732,275	654,346	632,822
Depreciation and amortization	229,661	208,801	225,082
Interest expense	269,229	249,799	298,201
Interest and other income	45,915	52,094	52,792
Capital expenditures	803,865	760,381	723,158
Commercial Group [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	7,127,228	7,326,286
Revenues from real estate operations	716,064	705,565	817,958
Operating expenses	388,412	357,671	386,497
Depreciation and amortization	165,393	155,848	171,200
Interest expense	185,175	174,364	220,093
Interest and other income	14,730	20,917	22,716
Capital expenditures	327,867	355,598	377,290
Commercial Group Land Sales [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Revenues from real estate operations	45,999	54,363	24,742
Operating expenses	5,286	9,731	19,970
Residential Group [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	2,060,892	2,022,135
Revenues from real estate operations	269,637	245,701	202,366
Operating expenses	188,591	174,280	132,373
Depreciation and amortization	52,882	51,199	51,779
Interest expense	19,000	29,490	18,725
Interest and other income	21,155	19,816	19,829
Capital expenditures	149,160	154,475	222,712
Arena [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	980,321	643,783
Revenues from real estate operations	48,353	1,569	1,251
Operating expenses	49,175	12,536	8,302
Depreciation and amortization	8,888	0	0
Interest expense	(122)	(14,336)	(7,508)
Interest and other income	0	261	643
Capital expenditures	325,744	249,139	123,046
Land Development Group [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	246,873	352,248
Revenues from real estate operations	54,634	44,420	32,131
Operating expenses	48,361	47,543	38,650
Depreciation and amortization	840	240	334
Interest expense	3,801	3,443	3,007
Interest and other income	9,866	10,838	9,162
Capital expenditures	190	558	0
The Nets [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	1,111	(3,836)
Revenues from real estate operations	0	0	0
Operating expenses	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Interest and other income	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Corporate Activities [Member]
Financial data of six reportable segments
Identifiable assets	196,007	163,667
Revenues from real estate operations	0	0	0
Operating expenses	52,450	52,585	47,030
Depreciation and amortization	1,658	1,514	1,769
Interest expense	61,375	56,838	63,884
Interest and other income	164	262	442
Capital expenditures	$ 904	$ 611	$ 110

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Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Components Other Assets

	January 31,
	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Lease procurement costs, net	$	211,856	$	227,568
Prepaid expenses and other deferred costs, net	240,594		227,354
Intangible assets, net	85,692		107,192
Mortgage procurement costs, net	76,450		46,427
Other Assets	$	614,592	$	608,541

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:

Years Ending January 31,
	(in thousands)
2014	$	5,695
2015	4,500
2016	4,310
2017	3,720
2018	3,558

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Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Minimum future rental income to be received on non-cancelable operating leases
2014	$ 504,724
2015	483,339
2016	453,260
2017	422,265
2018	385,618
Later years	2,115,698
Total rental income	$ 4,364,904

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 36,271	$ (568)	$ 85,398
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investment securities (net of tax of $(41), $(15) and $11, respectively)	64	25	(18)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $(631), $16 and $19, respectively)	996	(26)	(30)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on interest rate derivative contracts (net of tax of $(10,261), $16,517 and $4,490, respectively)	16,170	(24,980)	(7,178)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17,230	(24,981)	(7,226)
Comprehensive income (loss)	53,501	(25,549)	78,172
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	180	(86,968)	(27,287)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	$ 53,681	$ (112,517)	$ 50,885

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ (378,285)	$ (337,312)
Transfers in	(2,125)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	11,348	0	181,909
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	9,785	4,567
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	12,568	2,263
Included In noncontrolling interest	204
Included in other comprehensive income	16,797	(40,916)
Included in additional paid-in capital	(8,424)	(6,887)
Settlement		0
Ending Balance	(360,828)	(378,285)	(337,312)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(229,149)	(226,829)
Transfers in	0
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	11,348
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	9,785	4,567
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	0	0
Included In noncontrolling interest	0
Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Included in additional paid-in capital	(8,424)	(6,887)
Settlement		0
Ending Balance	(239,136)	(229,149)
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(143,303)	(102,387)
Transfers in	0
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	0	0
Included In noncontrolling interest	0
Included in other comprehensive income	16,797	(40,916)
Included in additional paid-in capital	0	0
Settlement		0
Ending Balance	(126,506)	(143,303)
Net TRS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(15,013)	(30,034)
Transfers in	(2,125)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	11,798	14,118
Included In noncontrolling interest	204
Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Included in additional paid-in capital	0	0
Settlement		903
Ending Balance	(5,136)	(15,013)
Fair Value Adjustment to the Borrowings Subject to TRS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	9,180	21,938
Transfers in	0
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	770	(11,855)
Included In noncontrolling interest	0
Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Included in additional paid-in capital	0	0
Settlement		(903)
Ending Balance	9,950	9,180
TRS Related [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(5,833)	(8,096)
Transfers in	(2,125)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	0
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	12,568	2,263
Included In noncontrolling interest	204
Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Included in additional paid-in capital	0	0
Settlement		0
Ending Balance	$ 4,814	$ (5,833)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	$ 10,625
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs		$ 5,544

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals 2) (Barclays Center Arena [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Barclays Center Arena [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Decrease in real estate, net due to deconsolidation of the VIE	$ 552,226
Decrease in cash and equivalents due to deconsolidation of the VIE	1,405
Decrease in restricted cash and escrowed funds due to deconsolidation of the VIE	17,574
Decrease in other assets due to deconsolidation of the VIE	26,681
Decrease in nonrecourse mortgage debt due to deconsolidation of the VIE	192,958
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities due to deconsolidation of the VIE	$ 84,908

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Senior and Subordinated Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended																		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	May 05, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013 Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	Aug. 20, 2012 Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Jul. 03, 2012 Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Oct. 07, 2009 Senior Notes [Member] Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2011 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2014 [Member] D	Oct. 07, 2009 Senior Notes [Member] Puttable Equity Linked Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	May 19, 2003 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]	May 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	May 05, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 27, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Oct. 26, 2009 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]	Jan. 25, 2005 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] D	Jul. 19, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Aug. 20, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Feb. 10, 2004 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes due 2034 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] 5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] 5.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]	May 31, 2003 Subordinated Debt [Member]	May 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes Issued																	$ 125,000,000				$ 167,433,000		$ 300,000,000						$ 200,000,000		$ 150,000,000		$ 350,000,000			$ 100,000,000
Interest Rate					3.625%	3.625%	7.625%		7.625%	5.00%	5.00%	6.50%	6.50%	4.25%	4.25%	7.375%		7.375%	3.625%		3.625%		7.625%						5.00%		6.50%		4.25%		7.375%	7.375%			7.875%
Value of senior notes exchanged for new issue of senior notes																			167,433,000
Additional Senior notes issued																					32,567,000
Percentage discount of additional Senior Notes Issued																					5.00%
Interest payable on notes																				semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15		semi-annually on December 1 and June 1				semi-annually on April 15 and October 15				semi-annually on February 1 and August 1		semi-annually on February 15 and August 15		quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1
Number of Class A Common Stock Shares Received By The Note Holder Upon Put																				68.7758						71.8894						46.1425
Principal Amount of Notes																				1,000						1,000						1,000
Put Value Price Per Share																				$ 14.54
Percentage of Weighted Average Price of Common Stock Equaled or Exceeded Put Value Price																				130.00%												130.00%
Weighted Average Price of Common Stock Equaled or Exceeded Put Value Price																				$ 18.90												$ 28.17
Minimum trading days during which daily volume weighted average price exceeds or equal put value price																				20
Number consecutive trading days																				30												30
Minimum Number of Days After Mailing Conversion Rights Termination Notice For Effective Termination Date																				20 days												20 days
Principal amount of notes redeemed								125,000,000
Value of Note for Per Conversion																											1,000	1,000
Number of Share Increased in Exchange of Note for Per Conversion																											86.1073	88.8549
Repayment of debt issuing Class A common stock or Series A preferred stock																								40,000,000	110,000,000
Issuance of Class A shares in exchange for Convertible Senior Notes due 2016, Shares	13,218,332																																							3,444,293	9,774,039	3,444,000	9,774,000
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		7,096,000	9,590,000	(21,035,000)																																	(10,800,000)	(31,689,000)
Number of Share in Exchange of Note for Per Conversion																												71.8894
Conversion Price Per Share																										$ 13.91							$ 21.67
Effective conversion price per share																										$ 16.37
Proceeds received from partial termination of Convertible Senior Notes hedge				1,869,000																																								1,869,000
Senior Notes		1,003,969,000	1,009,529,000		199,457,000	199,132,000	53,253,000		178,253,000	50,000,000	50,000,000	132,144,000	132,144,000	350,000,000	350,000,000	219,115,000		100,000,000
Number of initial conversion days for determination of conversion price																																20
Percentage discount of additional senior notes issued																	4.84%
Proceeds net of discounts and underwriters commissions																	116,792,000
Cash deposited to be used to redeem debt																	8,208,000
Purchase of debt instrument																																							$ 29,000,000

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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	$ 297,296	$ 334,384	$ 309,875
Depreciation and amortization	(229,661)	(208,801)	(225,082)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(12,112)	(11,317)	(11,000)
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups	47,590	(53,770)	68,162
Straight-line rent adjustment	15,024	6,326	12,085
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	7,314	(115,411)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	(40,777)	(41,902)	0
Preference payment		(1,732)	(2,341)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			125,026
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			14,362
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties	0	17,665	257,990
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	51,066	12,567
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			(1,980)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			(43,932)
Net gain on change in control of interests	4,064
Impairment of real estate	(30,660)	(235)	(4,763)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	(390)	(40,284)	(72,459)
Allowance for projects under development revision		1,000	(1,000)
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	135	882	6,075
Gain on disposition of rental properties	99,935	51,796	27,998
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			(49,980)
Impairment of real estate	(4,254)	(13,692)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	(29,472)	48,508
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	(16,427)	(49,984)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	36,425	(86,486)	58,048
Preferred dividends	(13,060)	(15,400)	(11,807)
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	(32,129)	(15,400)	(11,807)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	4,296	(101,886)	46,241
Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	(295,278)	(268,436)	(266,335)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(14,749)	(13,823)	(12,810)
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			(33,926)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	(6,159)	(13,268)	(19,707)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	(243)	(847)	(1,531)
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			(3,831)
Commercial Group [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	258,799	316,812	272,705
Depreciation and amortization	(165,393)	(155,848)	(171,200)
Straight-line rent adjustment	15,324	6,125	11,620
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	0	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Preference payment		(1,732)	(2,341)
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			106,943
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			3,436
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		15,410
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	16,107	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			(964)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			(30,115)
Net gain on change in control of interests	4,064
Impairment of real estate	(30,660)	0
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	0	(40,284)
Allowance for projects under development revision		700	(700)
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	135	882	6,075
Gain on disposition of rental properties	40,645	51,796	26,899
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			(49,980)
Impairment of real estate	(4,254)	(13,692)
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	82,022	123,925	107,886
Preferred dividends		0	0
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	82,022	123,925	107,886
Commercial Group [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	(202,511)	(190,427)	(192,592)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(11,466)	(10,085)	(10,026)
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			(11,260)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	(3,961)	(10,790)	(16,944)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	(200)	(790)	(1,461)
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			(3,409)
Residential Group [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	130,535	100,924	106,556
Depreciation and amortization	(52,882)	(51,199)	(51,779)
Straight-line rent adjustment	(438)	255	522
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	0	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Preference payment		0	0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			18,083
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			10,926
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		2,255
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	34,959	12,567
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			0
Net gain on change in control of interests	0
Impairment of real estate	0	(235)
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	0	0
Allowance for projects under development revision		300	(300)
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Gain on disposition of rental properties	59,290	0	1,099
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	132,141	32,322	54,661
Preferred dividends		0	0
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	132,141	32,322	54,661
Residential Group [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	(86,893)	(77,760)	(73,479)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(3,071)	(3,449)	(2,511)
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			(2,980)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	(2,198)	(2,478)	(2,763)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	(43)	(57)	(70)
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			(422)
Arena [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	4,659	8,251	4,775
Depreciation and amortization	(8,888)	0	0
Straight-line rent adjustment	138	(54)	(49)
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	0	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Preference payment		0	0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			0
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		0
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			0
Net gain on change in control of interests	0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	0	0
Allowance for projects under development revision		0	0
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	(497)	8,197	4,726
Preferred dividends		0	0
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	(497)	8,197	4,726
Arena [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	(5,213)	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(81)	0	0
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			0
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			0
Land Development Group [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	10,812	8,541	2,376
Depreciation and amortization	(840)	(240)	(334)
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	(8)
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	7,314	(115,411)
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	(40,777)	(41,902)
Preference payment		0	0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			0
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		0
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			(1,016)
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			(13,817)
Net gain on change in control of interests	0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	(390)	0
Allowance for projects under development revision		0	0
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	(23,833)	(149,310)	(13,593)
Preferred dividends		0	0
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	(23,833)	(149,310)	(13,593)
Land Development Group [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	(661)	(249)	(264)
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	(131)	(289)	(273)
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			(591)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			0
The Nets [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	(4,672)	(26,814)	9,651
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	0	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Preference payment		0	0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			0
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		0
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			0
Net gain on change in control of interests	0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	0	0
Allowance for projects under development revision		0	0
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	(4,672)	(26,814)	9,651
Preferred dividends		0	0
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	(4,672)	(26,814)	9,651
The Nets [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	0	0	0
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			0
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			0
Corporate Activities [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
EBDT	(102,837)	(73,330)	(86,188)
Depreciation and amortization	(1,658)	(1,514)	(1,769)
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Net gain (loss) on land held for divestiture activity	0	0
Net loss on land held for divestiture activity of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Preference payment		0	0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties, net of tax			0
Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Entities, net of tax			0
Gain on disposition of partial interests in rental properties		0
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of unconsolidated entities net of tax			0
Net gain on change in control of interests	0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Impairment of unconsolidated real estate	0	0
Allowance for projects under development revision		0	0
Discontinued operations:
Straight-line rent adjustment	0	0	0
Gain on disposition of rental properties	0	0	0
Impairment of real estate, net of tax			0
Impairment of real estate	0	0
Income tax benefit (expense):
Deferred income taxes	(29,472)	48,508
Current income taxes attributable to above dispositions	(16,427)	(49,984)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc.	(148,736)	(74,806)	(105,283)
Preferred dividends		(15,400)	(11,807)
Preferred dividends and inducements of preferred stock converstion	(32,129)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Forest City Enterprises, Inc. common shareholders	(180,865)	(90,206)	(117,090)
Corporate Activities [Member] | Real Estate Groups [Member]
Reconciliation of EBDT to Net Earnings (Loss) by Segment
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs	0	0	0
Deferred taxes - Real Estate Groups			(19,095)
Discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Amortization of mortgage procurement costs - Real Estate Groups	0	0	0
Deferred Taxes - Real Estate Groups			$ 0

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Dec. 20, 2012 8 Spruce Street [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 8 Spruce Street [Member]	Dec. 18, 2012 8 Spruce Street [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Company's partner, ownership percentage				49.00%
Portion of equity ownership, cash sales price				$ 250,390
Equity ownership interests, ownership percentage				18.00%		36.00%
Equity ownership interests, net cash proceeds				129,037
Gain on disposition of partial interest in a rental property	$ 0	$ 17,665	$ 257,990		$ 34,959

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has various guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others. The Company believes the risk of payment under these guarantees, as described below, is remote and, to date, no payments have been made under these guarantees.

As of January 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $67,456,000. The maximum potential amount of future payments on the letters of credit the Company could be required to make is the total amount noted above.

The Company has entered into certain partnerships whereby the outside investment partner is allocated certain tax credits. These partnerships typically require the Company to indemnify, on an after-tax or “grossed up” basis, the investment partner against the failure to receive or the loss of allocated tax credits and tax losses. At January 31, 2013, the maximum potential payment under these tax indemnity guarantees was approximately $158,442,000. The Company believes that all necessary requirements for qualifications for such tax credits have been and will continue to be met and that the Company’s investment partners will be able to receive expense allocations associated with the properties. The Company does not expect to make any payments under these guarantees.

The Company’s mortgage loans are nonrecourse; however, in some cases, lenders carve out certain items from the nonrecourse provisions. These carve-out items enable the lenders to seek recourse if the Company or the joint venture engages in certain acts as defined in the respective agreements such as commit fraud, intentionally misapply funds, or intentionally misrepresent facts. The Company has also provided certain environmental guarantees. Under these environmental remediation guarantees, the Company must remediate any hazardous materials brought onto the property in violation of environmental laws. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make on the environmental guarantees is limited to the actual losses suffered or actual remediation costs incurred. A portion of these carve-outs and guarantees have been made on behalf of joint ventures and the Company believes any liability would not exceed its partners’ share of the outstanding principal balance of the loans in which these carve-outs and environmental guarantees have been made. At January 31, 2013, the outstanding balance of the partners’ share of these loans was approximately $861,333,000. The Company believes the risk of payment on the carve-out guarantees is mitigated, in most cases, by the fact that the Company manages the property, and in the event the Company’s partner violated one of the carve-out items, the Company would seek recovery from its partner for any payments the Company would make. Additionally, the Company further mitigates its exposure through environmental insurance and other types of insurance coverage.

The Company monitors its properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. Other than those environmental matters identified during the acquisition of a site (which are generally remediated prior to the commencement of development), the Company is not aware of any environmental liability with respect to its operating properties that would have a material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that such a material environmental liability does not exist. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flow. The Company carries environmental insurance and believes that the policy terms, conditions, limits and deductibles are adequate and appropriate under the circumstances, given the relative risk of loss, the cost of such coverage and current industry practice.

The Company customarily guarantees lien-free completion of projects under construction. Upon completion as defined, the guarantees are released. The Company currently provides the following completion guarantees on its completed projects and projects under construction and development (including unconsolidated properties):

	Total Costs		Percent   Completed
	(dollars in thousands)
At January 31, 2013
Openings and acquisitions	$	2,281,145	96	%
Under construction	666,683		25	%
Total Real Estate	$	2,947,828	80	%

Additionally, the Company has provided a guaranty of payment, performance and completion of certain obligations associated with certain Military Housing Privatization Initiative (“MHPI”) projects. These guarantees do not include a guaranty of available MHPI project sources and the Company cannot be compelled to replace a deficiency in available sources. In the event the guaranty were called upon, any money advanced by the Company would be replaced by appropriate sources available within the MHPI project. Inclusive of the available MHPI project sources, the Company believes its maximum net exposure to be $284,180,000 at January 31, 2013. Currently, the Company anticipates further MHPI project sources will cover this maximum exposure and future advances by the Company will not be required.

In addition to what is stated above, the Company has guaranteed the lender the lien free completion of certain horizontal infrastructure associated with certain land development projects. The maximum amount due by the Company under these completion guarantees is limited to $40,928,000.

The Company is also involved in certain claims and litigation related to its operations and development. Based on the facts known at this time, management has consulted with legal counsel and is of the opinion that the ultimate outcome of all such claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In connection with the Company’s (through its subsidiary NS&E) August 2004 purchase of The Nets and its May 12, 2010 sale of an 80% interest in The Nets, the Company, certain subsidiaries and certain members have provided an indemnity guarantee to the NBA for any losses arising from the transaction, including the relocation of the team. The Company’s indemnity is effective as long as the Company owns an interest in the team. The indemnification provisions are standard provisions that are required by the NBA. The Company and the other indemnifying parties have insurance coverage of $100,000,000 in connection with this indemnity. The Company evaluated the indemnity guarantee and determined that the fair value of the Company’s known liability for its obligations under the guarantee was not material.

Certain ground leases include provisions requiring the Company to indemnify the ground lessor against claims or damages occurring on or about the leased property during the term of the ground lease. These indemnities generally were entered into prior to the effective date of accounting guidance related to guarantees; therefore, they have not been recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements at January 31, 2013. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is limited to the actual losses suffered. The Company mitigates its exposure to loss related to these indemnities through insurance coverage.

The Company is party to an easement agreement under which it has agreed to indemnify a third party for any claims or damages arising from the use of the easement area in one of its development projects, unless such claims or damages arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such third party. The Company mitigates its exposure to loss related to the easement agreement through insurance coverage.

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Stock-based Compensation (Details 4) (Performance Shares [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013
Performance Shares, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	0
Shares, Granted	301,954
Shares, Vested	0
Shares, Forfeited	(6,617)
Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	295,337
Performance Shares, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested shares at January 31, 2012	$ 0.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 20.74
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$ 0.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 20.74
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested shares at January 31, 2013	$ 20.74
Minimum [Member]
Performance Shares, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Range of performance shares that can be earned	0
Target [Member]
Performance Shares, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Range of performance shares that can be earned	295,337
Maximum [Member]
Performance Shares, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Range of performance shares that can be earned	590,674

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Class A Common Units (Detail Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2009 project	Jan. 31, 2013 Common Class A	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Class A	Jan. 31, 2011 Common Class A	Nov. 08, 2006 Common Class A property
Number of retail office residential properties and certain service companies					30
Class A Common Units Outstanding		3,646,755	3,646,755
Carrying Value of common units included as noncontrolling interest		$ 186,021,000	$ 186,021,000
Payment for tax indemnification in accordance with terms of the Tax Protection Agreement		0	1,074,000	1,695,000
Number of development projects	2
Cost of interest transferred to affiliates of the company	121,000,000
Cost of interest transferred to affiliates of the company, payment period	15 years
Initial cash received by BCR entities	49,249,000
Initial discount amount	$ 56,495,000

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Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	$ 7,096,000	$ 9,590,000	$ (21,035,000)
Terminal Tower [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	9,425,000
Defaulted nonrecourse mortgage [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Carrying value of nonrecourse mortgage		73,500,000
Restricted cash applied to outstanding principal balance	12,300,000
Outstanding principal balance, forbearance agreement	40,000,000
Forbearance period	2 years
Interest Rate, forbearance agreement	9.00%
Participation payment percentage, forbearance agreement	50.00%
Mixed-use development in Las Vegas, Nevada [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		15,101,000
Avenue at Tower City Center [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		5,329,000
Botanica on the Green and Crescent Flats [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt			2,472,000
2011, 2015 and 2017 Senior Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain Loss On Exchange Of Notes For Shares			6,297,000
2011 and 2017 Senior Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt			1,896,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		$ (10,800,000)	$ (31,689,000)

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Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable, Nonrecourse (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Composition of mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse maturities
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecourse maturities total maturities in 2014	$ 806,638
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecourse maturities total maturities in 2015	994,277
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecourse maturities total maturities in 2016	430,113
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecourse maturities total maturities in 2017	366,394
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecoures maturities total maturities in 2018	1,199,694
Mortgage debt and notes payable nonrecourse maturities total maturities thereafter	1,943,544
Mortgage Debt and Notes Payable Nonrecourse	$ 5,740,660

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accrued severance balance for termination costs

The activity in the accrued severance balance for termination costs is as follows:

	Total
	(in thousands)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2010	$	3,361
Termination benefits expense	5,325
Payments	(5,930		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2011	2,756
Termination benefits expense	5,652
Payments	(2,247		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2012	6,161
Termination benefits expense	3,959
Payments	(4,049		)
Accrued severance balance at January 31, 2013	$	6,071

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (accumulated OCI)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“accumulated OCI”):

	January 31,
	2013			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Unrealized losses on securities	$	340		$	445		$	485
Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency translation	(69		)	1,558			1,516
Unrealized losses on interest rate contracts(1)	168,497			194,928			153,432
	168,768			196,931			155,433
Noncontrolling interest and income tax benefit	(65,565		)	(76,471		)	(61,004		)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	103,203		$	120,460		$	94,429

(1) Included in the amounts as of January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are $126,506, $143,303 and $102,387, respectively, of unrealized losses on an interest rate swap associated with New York Times, an office building in Manhattan, New York, on its nonrecourse mortgage debt with a notional amount of $640,000. This swap effectively fixes the mortgage at an all-in lender interest rate of 6.40% (5.50% swap rate plus 0.90% lender spread) and expires in September 2017.

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements are interest rate caps, interest rate swap agreements, TRS and borrowings subject to TRS (see Note I - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). The Company’s impairment of real estate and unconsolidated entities are also subject to fair value measurements (see Note L – Land Held for Divestiture, Note T – Impairment of Real Estate, Impairment of Unconsolidated Entities and Write-off of Abandoned Development Projects and Note V - Discontinued Operations and Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Rental Properties).

Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance related to estimating fair value specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions that other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (also referred to as observable inputs). The following summarizes the fair value hierarchy:

• Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant observable inputs are available, either directly or indirectly, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and

• Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are unobservable.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company estimates the fair value of its hedging instruments based on interest rate market and bond pricing models. Although the Company has determined that the significant inputs used to value its hedging instruments fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the Company’s counterparties and its own credit risk utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. As of January 31, 2013, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its hedging instruments’ positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are significant to the overall valuation of one interest rate swap and are not significant to the overall valuation of all of its other hedging instruments. As a result, the Company has determined that one interest rate swap is classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and all of its other hedging instruments valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Company’s TRS have termination values equal to the difference between the fair value of the underlying bonds and the bonds base (acquired) price times the stated par amount of the bonds. Upon termination of the contract with the counterparty, the Company is entitled to receive the termination value if the underlying fair value of the bonds is greater than the base price and is obligated to pay the termination value if the underlying fair value of the bonds is less than the base price. The underlying borrowings generally have call features at par and without prepayment penalties. The call features of the underlying borrowings would result in a significant discount factor to any value attributed to the exchange of cash flows in these contracts by another market participant willing to purchase the Company’s positions. Therefore, the Company believes the termination value of the TRS approximates the fair value another market participant would assign to these contracts. The Company compares estimates of fair value to those provided by the respective counterparties on a quarterly basis. The Company has determined its fair value estimate of TRS is classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

To determine the fair value of the underlying borrowings subject to TRS, the base price is initially used as the estimate of fair value. The Company adjusts the fair value based upon observable and unobservable measures such as the financial performance of the underlying collateral, interest rate risk spreads for similar transactions and loan to value ratios. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. At January 31, 2013, the notional amount of TRS borrowings subject to fair value adjustments is approximately $266,395,000.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company’s financial assets consist of interest rate caps, interest rate swap agreements and TRS with positive fair values that are included in other assets. The Company’s financial liabilities consist of interest rate swap agreements and TRS with negative fair values that are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and borrowings subject to TRS included in mortgage debt and notes payable, nonrecourse. The Company records the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Brooklyn Arena, LLC at redemption value, which approximates fair value.

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
	January 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	7		$	—		$	7
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		241			—			241
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(3,016		)	(126,506		)	(129,522		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			21,066			21,066
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(26,202		)	(26,202		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,950			9,950
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(239,136		)	(239,136		)
Total	$	—	$	(2,768	)	$	(360,828	)	$	(363,596	)
	January 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(in thousands)
Interest rate caps	$	—	$	13		$	—		$	13
Interest rate swap agreements (positive fair value)	—		1,083			—			1,083
Interest rate swap agreements (negative fair value)	—		(5,396		)	(143,303		)	(148,699		)
TRS (positive fair value)	—		—			10,308			10,308
TRS (negative fair value)	—		—			(25,321		)	(25,321		)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	—		—			9,180			9,180
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			(229,149		)	(229,149		)
Total	$	—	$	(4,300	)	$	(378,285	)	$	(382,585	)

The following table below presents a reconciliation of financial assets and liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interest measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Fair Value Measurements
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest			Interest Rate Swaps			Net TRS			Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS			Total TRS Related			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance, February 1, 2011	$	(226,829	)	$	(102,387	)	$	(30,034	)	$	21,938		$	(8,096	)	$	(337,312	)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,567			—			—			—			—			4,567
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			14,118			(11,855		)	2,263			2,263
Included in other comprehensive income	—			(40,916		)	—			—			—			(40,916		)
Included in additional paid-in capital	(6,887		)	—			—			—			—			(6,887		)
Settlement	—			—			903			(903		)	—			—
Balance, January 31, 2012	$	(229,149	)	$	(143,303	)	$	(15,013	)	$	9,180		$	(5,833	)	$	(378,285	)
Transfers in	—			—			(2,125		)	—			(2,125		)	(2,125		)
Contribution from redeemable noncontrolling interest	(11,348		)	—			—			—			—			(11,348		)
Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	9,785			—			—			—			—			9,785
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	—			—			11,798			770			12,568			12,568
Included in noncontrolling interest	—			—			204			—			204			204
Included in other comprehensive income	—			16,797			—			—			—			16,797
Included in additional paid-in capital	(8,424		)	—			—			—			—			(8,424		)
Balance, January 31, 2013	$	(239,136	)	$	(126,506	)	$	(5,136	)	$	9,950		$	4,814		$	(360,828	)

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2013.

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value January 31, 2013			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range of Input Values
	(in thousands)
Credit valuation adjustment of interest rate swap	$	11,925		Potential future exposure	Credit spreads	1.60(1) - 4.25%
TRS	$	(5,136	)	Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 108.24(1)
Fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS	$	9,950		Third party bond pricing	Bond quote	84.41 - 100.23(1)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	(239,136	)	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	9.3%

(1) This fair value measurement was developed by third party service providers, subject to the Company’s corroboration for reasonableness.

Third party service providers involved in fair value measurements are evaluated for competency and qualifications on an ongoing basis. Fair value measurements, including unobservable inputs, are evaluated for reasonableness based on current transactions and experience in the real estate and capital markets.

The Company does not deem the impact of changes in unobservable inputs used to determine the fair market value of the credit valuation adjustment, TRS and fair value adjustment to the borrowings subject to TRS to be significant; however, changes in the discount rate used to determine the fair market value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest could have a significant impact on its fair market value.

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amount of notes and accounts receivable and accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximates fair value based upon the short-term nature of the instruments. The Company estimates the fair value of its debt instruments by discounting future cash payments at interest rates that the Company believes approximate the current market. Estimated fair value is based upon market prices of public debt, available industry financing data, current treasury rates and recent financing transactions. The fair value of the Company’s debt instruments is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table summarizes the fair value of nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable, bank revolving facility, senior and subordinated debt and nonrecourse mortgage debt and notes payable of land held for divestiture:

	January 31, 2013				January 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Fixed Rate Debt	$	4,791,113	$	5,147,849	$	4,458,214	$	4,719,636
Variable Rate Debt	1,982,516		2,047,369		2,239,838		2,341,862
Total	$	6,773,629	$	7,195,218	$	6,698,052	$	7,061,498

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Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Components of deferred income tax liability
Net deferred tax liability	$ 474,406	$ 433,040
Temporary Differences [Member]
Components of deferred income tax liability
Depreciation	493,489	430,713
Capitalized costs	1,018,375	1,043,938
Tax loss carryforward	(161,758)	(115,385)
State loss carryforward, net of federal benefit	0	0
Valuation allowance	0	0
Federal tax credits and other carryforwards	0	0
Other comprehensive loss	(168,585)	(196,775)
Basis in unconsolidated entities	199,359	156,445
Other	(83,747)	(130,378)
Net deferred tax liability	1,297,133	1,188,558
Deferred Tax [Member]
Components of deferred income tax liability
Depreciation	191,390	167,043
Capitalized costs	394,956	404,871
Tax loss carryforward	(56,615)	(40,385)
State loss carryforward, net of federal benefit	(23,974)	(25,473)
Valuation allowance	53,282	55,330
Federal tax credits and other carryforwards	(58,094)	(57,503)
Other comprehensive loss	(65,382)	(76,315)
Basis in unconsolidated entities	77,317	60,674
Other	(38,474)	(55,202)
Net deferred tax liability	$ 474,406	$ 433,040