UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549   

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
☒	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
OR
☐	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 001‑31568

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	04‑2619298 (I.R.S. employer identification no.)
39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts (Address of principal executive offices)	02134 (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 783‑0039
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Depositary Receipts (Title of each Class)	NYSE MKT (Name of each Exchange on which Registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Limited Partnership Units (Title of class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well‑known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐    No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐    No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S‑T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒   No ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S‑K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10‑K or any amendments to this Form 10-K ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer ◻	Accelerated Filer ☒	Non-accelerated Filer ◻	Smaller reporting company ◻
			Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐  No ☒

At June 30, 2019, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s securities held by non‑affiliates of the registrant was $116,743,241  based on the closing price of the registrant’s traded securities on the NYSE MKT Exchange on such date. For this computation, the Registrant has excluded the market value of all Depositary Receipts reported as beneficially owned by executive officers and directors of the General Partner of the Registrant; such exclusion shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an affiliate of the Registrant.

As of March 2, 2020, there were 97,492  of the registrant’s Class A units (2,924,746 Depositary Receipts) of limited partnership issued and outstanding and 23,154  Class B units issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None.

NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I
Item 1.	Business	3
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	8
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	12
Item 2.	Properties	12
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	21
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	21
PART II
Item 5.	Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	21
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	24
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	25
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	40
Item 8.	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	40
Item 9.	Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	40
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	40
Item 9B.	Other Information	41
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	41
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	45
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	46
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	48
Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	49
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	50
Exhibit Index		S-1
SIGNATURES		S-5

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

General

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“NERA” or the “Partnership”), a Massachusetts Limited Partnership, was formed on August 12, 1977 as the successor to five real estate limited partnerships (collectively, the “Colonial Partnerships”), which filed for protection under Chapter XII of the Federal Bankruptcy Act in September 1974. The bankruptcy proceedings were terminated in late 1984. In July 2004, the General Partner extended the termination date of the Partnership until 2057, as allowed in the Partnership Agreement.

The authorized capital of the Partnership is represented by three classes of partnership units (“Units”). There are two categories of limited partnership interests (“Class A Units” and “Class B Units”) and one category of general partnership interests (the “General Partnership Units”). The Class A Units were initially issued to creditors and limited partners of the Colonial Partnerships and have been registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Each Class A Unit is exchangeable for 30 publicly traded depositary receipts (“Receipts”), which are currently listed on the NYSE American and are registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The Class B Units were issued to the original general partners of the Partnership. The General Partnership Units are held by the current general partner of the Partnership, NewReal, Inc. (the “General Partner” or “New Real”). The Class A Units represent an 80% ownership interest, the Class B Units represent a 19% ownership interest, and the General Partnership Units represent a 1% ownership interest.

The Partnership is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, holding for investment, operating and selling real estate. The Partnership, directly or through 29 subsidiary limited partnerships or limited liability companies, owns and operates various residential apartments, condominium units and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. As used herein, the Partnership’s subsidiary limited partnerships and limited liabilities companies are each referred to as a “Subsidiary Partnership” and are collectively referred to as the “Subsidiary Partnerships.”

The Partnership owns between a 99.67% and 100% interest in each of the Subsidiary Partnerships, except in eight limited liability companies (the “Investment Properties” or “Joint Ventures”) in which the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interest. The majority shareholder of the General Partner indirectly owns between 47.6% and 59%, and five other current and past employees of Hamilton own collectively between 0% and 2.4%, respectively of Joint Ventures . The Partnership’s interest in the Investment Properties is accounted for on the equity method in the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—“Principles of Consolidation.” See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements—“Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures” for a description of the properties and their operations. Of those Subsidiary Partnerships not wholly owned by the Partnership, except for the Investment Properties, the remaining ownership interest is held by an unaffiliated third party. In each such case, the third party has entered into an agreement with the Partnership, pursuant to which any benefit derived from its ownership interest in the applicable Subsidiary Partnerships will be returned to the Partnership. 

The long‑term goals of the Partnership are to manage, rent and improve its properties and to acquire additional properties with income and capital appreciation potential as suitable opportunities arise. When appropriate, the Partnership may sell or refinance selected properties. Proceeds from any such sales or refinancing will be used to reduce debt, reinvested in acquisitions of other properties, distributed to the partners, repurchase equity interests, or used for operating expenses or reserves, as determined by the General Partner.

Operations of the Partnership

On February 24, 2019, Harold Brown, the owner of 75% of the outstanding voting securities of NewReal Inc., the general partner, of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership passed away. As a result, Mr. Brown’s estate

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currently holds voting control over the NewReal shares.

Effective as of February 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, NewReal Inc., elected Jameson Brown as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of New Real to fill the vacancy created by the death of Harold Brown, who served as both the Treasurer and a director of NewReal. 

Effective as of May 3, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, New Real, Inc. elected Andrew Bloch as a member of the Board. Mr. Bloch is the Co-CEO and CFO of the Hamilton Company, Inc. the Manager of the Partnership’s properties.

Effective as of August 5, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, New Real, Inc. elected Sally Michael and Robert Somma as  members of the Board. Ms. Michael and Mr. Somma are Trustees of the Estate of Harold Brown.

As of December 31, 2019, the Partnership was managed by the General Partner, NewReal, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation wholly owned by the Estate of Harold Brown and Ronald Brown. The General Partner has engaged The Hamilton Company, Inc. (the “Hamilton Company” or “Hamilton”) to perform general management functions for the Partnership’s properties in exchange for management fees. The Hamilton Company was wholly owned by the Estate of Harold Brown and employed Ronald Brown. The Partnership, Subsidiary Partnerships, and the Investment Properties currently contract with the management company for 54 individuals at the Properties and 14 individuals at the Joint Ventures who are primarily involved in the supervision and maintenance of specific properties. The General Partner has no employees.

As of February 1, 2020, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,892  residential apartment units in 25 residential and mixed‑use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes, the Condominium Units and the Investment Properties are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

As of February 1, 2020, the Subsidiary Partnerships also owned a commercial shopping center in Framingham, Massachusetts, one commercial building in Newton and one in Brookline, Massachusetts and commercial space in mixed‑use buildings in Boston, Brockton and Newton, Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties.” See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included as a part of this Form 10‑K.

Additionally, as of February 1, 2020, the Partnership owned a 40‑50% interest in 7 residential and mixed use complexes, the Investment Properties, with a total of  688 residential units, one commercial unit, and a 50 car parking lot. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these investments.

The Apartment Complexes, Investment Properties, Condominium Units and Commercial Properties are referred to collectively as the “Properties.”

The Estate of Harold Brown has, and, in certain cases, Ronald Brown, and officers and employees of the Hamilton Company own or have owned interests in certain of the Properties, Subsidiary Partnerships and Joint Ventures. See “Item 13. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence.” 

The leasing of real estate in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts is highly competitive. The Apartment Complexes, Condominium Units and the Investment Properties must compete for tenants with other residential apartments and condominium units in the areas in which they are located. The Commercial Properties must compete for commercial tenants with other shopping malls and office buildings in the areas in which they are located. Thus, the level of competition at each Property depends on how many other similarly situated properties are in its vicinity. In addition to Item 1A, Risk Factors, See “Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors that May Affect Future Results.”

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The Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) authorizes the General Partner to acquire real estate and real estate related investments from or in participation with either or both of the Estate of Harold Brown and Ronald Brown, or their affiliates, upon the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions, including the approval of the Partnership’s Advisory Committee and limitations on the price paid by the Partnership for such investments. The Partnership Agreement also permits the Partnership’s limited partners and the General Partner to make loans to the Partnership, subject to certain limitations on the rate of interest that may be charged to the Partnership. Except for the foregoing, the Partnership does not have any policies prohibiting any limited partner, General Partner or any other person from having any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any investment to be acquired or disposed of by the Partnership or in any transaction to which the Partnership is a party or has an interest in or from engaging, for their own account, in business activities of the types conducted or to be conducted by the Partnership. The General Partner is not limited in the number or amount of mortgages which may be placed on any Property, nor is there a policy limiting the percentage of Partnership assets which may be invested in any specific Property.

Unit Distributions

In January 2020, the Partnership approved  a quarterly distribution of $9.60 per Unit ($0.32 per Receipt), payable on March 31, 2020. In 2019 the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $ 38.40 per Unit ($1.28 per Receipt) for a total payment of $4,696,893 in 2019. In 2018 the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $36.00 per Unit ($1.20 per Receipt) for a total payment of $4,477,923 in 2018.  

On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 300,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one‑tenth of a Class A Unit). Over time, the General Partner has authorized increases in the equity repurchase program. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. On March 9,2020, the General Partner extended the program for an additional five years, from March 31,2020, until March 31,2025.The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through December 31, 2019, the Partnership has repurchased 1,423,109 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $28.31 per receipt (or $849.30 per underlying Class A Unit), 3,530 Class B Units and 186 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $ 1,024.08 per Unit, totaling approximately $44,324,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership. 

Property Transactions 

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Mill Street Development LLC, collectively referred to  as Mill Street,  wholly-owned subsidiaries of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of $59,550,000. Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of an initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any

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subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20, 2019 (the “Guaranty”).

On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, Hamilton Highlands, LLC (“Hamilton Highlands”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”), purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts.  The sale was consummated pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Webster Green Apartments, LLC, the prior owner of the Property, and The Hamilton Companies, Inc., an affiliate of the Partnership, which agreement was subsequently assigned by Hamilton to Hamilton Highlands.

In connection with the purchase, the Hamilton Highlands entered into an Assumption and Modification Agreement dated as of March 29, 2018 with Brookline Bank pursuant to which the Hamilton Highlands assumed a note dated as of January 14, 2016 in the principal amount of $21,500,000 and various agreements relating to the Note including a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing  dated as of January 14, 2016. The purchase price was $34,500,000, consisting of a payment of approximately $13,000,000 in cash and the assumption of the note and mortgage. Hamilton Highlands funded $5,000,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $8,000,000 by drawing on an existing line of credit. The closing costs were approximately $141,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $502,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $40,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

On July 6, 2017, Woodland Park Partners, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased the Woodland Park Apartments, a 126-unit apartment complex located at 264-290 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts “for a purchase price of $45,600,000. The closing costs were approximately $64,000. To fund the purchase price, the Partnership borrowed $25,000,000 under its outstanding line of credit with KeyBank, NA, and $16,000,000 from HBC Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company controlled by Harold Brown. The loan from HBC Holdings was to mature on July 16, 2018, with interest only at 4.75%. The balance of the purchase price was funded by the Partnership’s cash reserves. The line of credit was paid down to $17,000,000 and the loan payable to HBC Holdings was paid in full through the refinancing of Woodland Park and partnership cash reserves by December 31, 2017. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $541,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $42,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts were amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

During 2019, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $3,898,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at Captain Parker, 62 Boylston Street, Hamilton Oaks, Redwood Hills  , 9 School Street, and Hamilton Green,  at a cost of $878,000, $442,000,  $412,000, $338,000, $264,000, and $227,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $4,000,000 in capital improvements in 2020. 

During 2019, two Joint Venture Partnerships sold  5 units at a gain of approximately $735,000. Hamilton 1025 LLC sold 2 units with a gain on the sales of approximately $306,000, and Hamilton Bay Apartments LLC sold 3 units at a gain of approximately $429,000. 

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Line of Credit 

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit.  The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the  applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000.

The Partnership drew down the line of credit to partially fund the purchases of Woodland Park in 2017 and Webster Green in 2018. The line was paid down in full in the first quarter of 2019.

On December 19, 2019, the Partnership drew down on the line of credit in the amount of $20,000,000, used in conjunction with the purchase of Mill Street. On December 20, the Partnership paid down $2,000,000. As of December 31, 2019, the line of credit had an outstanding balance of $18,000,000.

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay distributions, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 24 of its subsidiary properties and joint ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

The Partnership paid fees to secure the line of credit. Any unused balance of the line of credit is subject to a fee ranging from 15 to 20 basis points per annum. The Partnership paid approximately $48,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

The line of credit agreement has several covenants, such as providing cash flow projections and compliance certificates, as well as other financial information. The covenants include, but are not limited to the following: maintain a leverage ratio that does not exceed 65%; aggregate increase in indebtedness of the subsidiaries and joint ventures should not exceed $15,000,000; maintain a tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) of a minimum of $150,000,000; a minimum ratio of net operating income to total indebtedness of at least 9.5%; debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.6 to 1, as well as other items. The Partnership is in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2019.  

Advisory Committee 

As of December 31, 2019, the Advisory Committee members were limited partners Gregory Dube, Robert Nahigian, and David Ross. These Advisory Committee members are not affiliated with the General Partner. The Advisory Committee meets with the General Partner to review the progress of the Partnership, assist the General Partner with policy formation, review the appropriateness, timing and amount of proposed distributions, approve or reject proposed acquisitions and investments with affiliates, and advise the General Partner on various other Partnership affairs. Per the Partnership Agreement, the Advisory Committee has no binding power except that it must approve certain investments and acquisitions or sales by the Partnership from or with affiliates of the Partnership.

Available Information

The Partnership’s website is www.thehamiltoncompany.com. On its website, the Partnership makes available, free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q, current reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forms are made available as soon as reasonably practical after the Partnership electronically files or furnishes such materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any shareholder may obtain copies of these documents, free of charge, by sending a request in writing to: Director of Investor Relations, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership, 39 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134.

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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS 

We are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described below. These risks and uncertainties may not be the only ones we face; there may be additional risks that we do not presently know of or that we currently consider immaterial. All of these risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Our ability to pay distributions on, and the market price of, our equity securities may be adversely affected if any of such risks are realized. All investors should consider the following risk factors before deciding to purchase or sell securities of the Partnership.

We are subject to risks inherent in the ownership of real estate.  We own and manage multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties that are subject to varying degrees of risk generally incident to the ownership of real estate. Our financial condition, the value of our properties and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders will be dependent upon our ability to operate our properties in a manner sufficient to generate income in excess of operating expenses and debt service charges, which may be affected by the following risks, some of which are discussed in more detail below:

· changes in the economic climate in the markets in which we own and manage properties, including interest rates, the overall level of economic activity, the availability of consumer credit and mortgage financing, unemployment rates and other factors;

· a lessening of demand for the multifamily and commercial units that we own;

· competition from other available multifamily residential and commercial units and changes in market rental rates;

· development by competitors of competing multi‑family communities;

· increases in property and liability insurance costs;

· changes in real estate taxes and other operating expenses (e.g., cleaning, utilities, repair and maintenance costs, insurance and administrative costs, security, landscaping, pest control, staffing, snow removal and other general costs);

· changes in laws and regulations affecting properties (including tax, environmental, zoning and building codes, and housing laws and regulations);

· weather and other conditions that might adversely affect operating expenses;

· expenditures that cannot be anticipated, such as utility rate and usage increases, unanticipated repairs and real estate tax valuation reassessments or mileage rate increases;

· our inability to control operating expenses or achieve increases in revenues;

· the results of litigation filed or to be filed against us;

· risks related to our joint ventures;

· risks of personal injury claims and property damage related to mold claims because of diminished insurance coverage;

· catastrophic property damage losses that are not covered by our insurance;

· risks associated with property acquisitions such as environmental liabilities, among others;

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· changes in market conditions that may limit or prevent us from acquiring or selling properties;

· the perception of tenants and prospective tenants as to the attractiveness, convenience and safety of our properties or the neighborhoods in which they are located; and

· the Partnership does not carry directors and officers insurance.

We are dependent on rental income from our multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties.  If we are unable to attract and retain tenants or if our tenants are unable to pay their rental obligations, our financial condition and funds available for distribution to our shareholders will be adversely affected.

We may be adversely affected  by the world wide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The current health crises caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), may have a material adverse effect on the national and local economies as well as the Partnership business.  The impact of an outbreak of a contagious disease on our tenants, vendors and properties is difficult to predict and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties are subject to competition.  Our properties and joint venture investments are located in developed areas that include other properties. The properties also compete with other rental alternatives, such as condominiums, single and multifamily rental homes, owner occupied single and multifamily homes, and commercial properties in attracting tenants. This competition may affect our ability to attract and retain residents and to increase or maintain rental rates.

The properties we own are concentrated in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.  Our performance, therefore, is linked to economic conditions and the market for available rental housing and commercial space in these states. A decline in the market for apartment housing and/or commercial properties may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

Our insurance may not be adequate to cover certain risks.  There are certain types of risks, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, floods, windstorms, act of war and terrorist attacks that may be uninsurable, or are not economically insurable, or are not fully covered by insurance. Moreover, certain risks, such as mold and environmental exposures, generally are not covered by our insurance. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose our equity in the affected property as well as the anticipated future cash flow from that property. Any such loss could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Debt financing could adversely affect our performance.    The vast majority of our assets are encumbered by project specific, non‑recourse, non‑cross‑collateralized mortgage debt. There is a risk that these properties will not have sufficient cash flow from operations for payments of required principal and interest. We may not be able to refinance these loans at an amount equal to the loan balance and the terms of any refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness. If we are unable to make required payments on indebtedness that is secured by a mortgage, the Partnership will either invest additional money in the property or the property securing the mortgage may be foreclosed with a consequent loss of income and value to us.

We may be adversely affected by the potential discontinuation of LIBOR.  In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021.  As a result, the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York organized the Alternative Reference Rates Committee which identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as its preferred alternative to USD-LIBOR.  We are not able to predict when LIBOR will cease to be published or precisely how SOFR will be calculated and published.  Any changes adopted by the FCA or other governing bodies in the method used for determining LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in reported LIBOR.  If that were to occur, our interest payments on our debt tied to LIBOR could change.  In addition, uncertainty about the extent and manner of future changes may result in interest rates and/or payments that area higher or lower than if LIBOR were to remain available in its current form.

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We have contracts that are indexed to LIBOR and are monitoring and evaluating the related risks, which include interest amounts on our variable rate debt and our unconsolidated joint ventures’ variable rate debt. In the event that LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rates will be based on an alternative variable rate specified in the applicable documentation governing such debt or as otherwise agreed upon. Such an event would not affect our ability to borrow or maintain already outstanding borrowings, but the alternative variable rate could be higher and more volatile than LIBOR prior to its discontinuance.

We are obligated to comply with financial covenants in our indebtedness that could restrict our range of operating activities. The mortgages on our properties contain customary negative covenants, including limitations on our ability, without prior consent of the lender and other items. Failure to comply with these covenants could cause a default under the agreements and, in certain circumstances; our lenders may be entitled to accelerate our debt obligations. Defaults under our debt agreements could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Real estate investments are generally illiquid, and we may not be able to sell our properties when it is economically or strategically advantageous to do so.  Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly, and our ability to sell properties may be affected by market conditions. We may not be able to diversify or vary our portfolio promptly in accordance with our strategies or in response to economic or other conditions.

Our access to public debt markets is limited.  Substantially all of our debt financings are secured by mortgages on our properties because of our limited access to public debt markets.

Litigation may result in unfavorable outcomes.  Like many real estate operators, we may be involved in lawsuits involving premises liability claims, housing discrimination claims and alleged violations of landlord‑tenant laws, which may give rise to class action litigation or governmental investigations. Any material litigation not covered by insurance, such as a class action, could result in substantial costs being incurred.

Our financial results may be adversely impacted if we are unable to sell properties and employ the proceeds in accordance with our strategic plan.  Our ability to pay down debt, reduce our interest costs, repurchase Depositary Receipts and acquire properties is dependent upon our ability to sell the properties we have selected for disposition at the prices and within the deadlines we have established for each respective property.

The costs of complying with laws and regulations could adversely affect our cash flow and ability to make distributions to our shareholders.  Our properties must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) to the extent that they are “public accommodations” or “commercial facilities” as defined in the ADA. The ADA does not consider apartment complexes to be public accommodations or commercial facilities, except for portions of such properties that are open to the public. In addition, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (the “FHAA”) requires apartment complexes first occupied after March 13, 1990, to be accessible to the handicapped. Other laws also require apartment communities to be handicap accessible. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. We may be subject to lawsuits alleging violations of handicap design laws in connection with certain of our developments. If compliance with these laws involves substantial expenditures or must be made on an accelerated basis, our ability to make distributions to our shareholders could be adversely affected.

Under various federal, state and local laws, an owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in the property. This liability may be imposed without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the substances. Other law imposes on owners and operators certain requirements regarding conditions and activities that may affect human health or the environment. Failure to comply with applicable requirements could complicate our ability to lease or sell an affected property and could subject us to monetary penalties, costs required to achieve compliance and potential liability to third parties. We are not aware of any material noncompliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental matters in connection with any of our properties. Nonetheless, it is possible that material environmental contamination or conditions exist, or could arise in the future, in the apartment communities or on the land upon which they are located.

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We are subject to the risks associated with investments through joint ventures.    Sevenof our properties are owned by joint ventures in which we do not have a direct controlling interest. We may enter into joint ventures, including joint ventures that we do not control, in the future. Any joint venture investment involves risks such as the possibility that the co‑venturer may seek relief under federal or state insolvency laws, or have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals. While the bankruptcy or insolvency of our co‑venturer generally should not disrupt the operations of the joint venture, we could be forced to purchase the co‑venturer’s interest in the joint venture or the interest could be sold to a third party. We also may guarantee the indebtedness of our joint ventures. If we do not have control over a joint venture, the value of our investment may be affected adversely by a third party that may have different goals and capabilities than ours.

We are subject to risks associated with development, acquisition and expansion of multifamily apartment complexes and commercial properties.  Development projects and acquisitions and expansions of apartment complexes are subject to a number of risks, including:

· availability of acceptable financing;

· competition with other entities for investment opportunities;

· failure by our properties to achieve anticipated operating results;

· construction costs of a property exceeding original estimates;

· delays in construction; and

· expenditure of funds on, and the devotion of management time to, transactions that may not come to fruition.

We are subject to control by our directors and officers.  The directors and executive officers of the General Partner and members of their families and related entities owned approximately 33% of our depositary receipts as of December 31, 2019. Additionally, management decisions rest with our General Partner without limited partner approval.

Competition for skilled personnel could increase our labor costs.  We and our management company compete with various other companies in attracting and retaining qualified and skilled personnel who are responsible for the day‑ to‑day operations of our properties. Competitive pressures may require that we enhance our pay and benefits package to compete effectively for such personnel. We may not be able to offset such added costs by increasing the rates we charge our tenants. If there is an increase in these costs or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and skilled personnel, our business and operating results could be harmed.

We depend on our key personnel.  Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued contribution of key members of the management company, who may be difficult to replace. The loss of services of these executives could have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance that the services of such personnel will continue to be available to us. We do not hold key‑man life insurance on any of our key personnel.

Changes in market conditions could adversely affect the market price of our Depositary Receipts.  As with other publicly traded equity securities, the value of our depositary receipts depends on various market conditions, which may change from time to time. Among the market conditions that may affect the value of our depositary receipts are the following:

· the extent of investor interest in us;

· the general reputation of real estate companies and the attractiveness of our equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies;

· our financial performance; and

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· general stock and bond market conditions.

The market value of our depositary is based primarily upon the market’s perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings and cash distributions. Consequently, our depositary receipts may trade at prices that are higher or lower than our net asset value per depositary receipt.

We face possible risks associated with the physical effects of climate change.  We cannot predict with the certainty whether climate change is occurring and, if so at what rate. However, the physical effects of climate change could have a material effect on our properties, operations, and business. To the extent climate change causes changes in weather patterns, our markets could experience increases in storm intensity and rising sea levels. Over time, these conditions could result in declining demand for our buildings or the inability of us to operate the buildings at all. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of energy and increasing the cost of snow removal at our properties. Proposed federal legislation to address climate change could increase utility and other costs of operating our properties which, if not offset by rising rental income, would reduce our net income. There can be no assurance that climate change will not have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations or business.

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer  In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and that of our tenants and business partners, including personally identifiable information of our tenants and employees, in our data centers and on our networks. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disrupt our operations, and damage our reputation, which could adversely affect our business.

Risk of changes in the tax law applicable to real estate partnerships.  Since the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Treasury Department and Congress frequently review federal income legislation, we cannot predict whether, when or to what extent new federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted. Any such legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and therefore, may adversely affect taxation to us, and/or our partners.

If the IRS makes audit adjustments to our income tax returns for tax years beginning after December 31, 2018, it may assess and collect any taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) resulting from such audit adjustment directly from us, in which case our cash available for distribution to our unitholders might be reduced.

Pursuant to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, if the IRS makes audit adjustments to our income tax returns, it may assess and collect any taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) resulting from such audit adjustments directly from the Partnership. If, as a result of any such audit adjustment, we are required to make payments of taxes, penalties and interest, our cash available for  distribution to our partners might be substantially reduced. These rules are not applicable to us for tax years beginning on or prior to December 31, 2017.

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None. 

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships own the Apartment Complexes, the Condominium Units, the Commercial Properties and a 40‑50% interest in nine Investment Properties. See also “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence” for information concerning affiliated transactions.

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Apartment Complexes

The table below lists the location of the 2,911 Apartment Units, the number and type of units in each complex, the range of rents and vacancies as of February 1, 2020, the principal amount outstanding under any mortgages as of December 31, 2019, the fixed interest rates applicable to such mortgages, and the maturity dates of such mortgages.

							Mortgage Balance
							and Interest Rate			Maturity
	Number and Type						As of			Date of
Apartment Complex	of Units	Rent Range				Vacancies	December 31, 2019		(1)	Mortgage
Boylston Downtown L.P.	269 units					2	$	37,526,355		2028
62 Boylston Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.97	%
Boston, MA	0 two bedroom				N/A
	53 one bedroom	$	2,175	–	3,075
	216 studios	$	1,950	–	2,975
Brookside Associates, LLC	44 units					—	$	2,393,123		2020
5–7–10–12 Totman Road	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.81	%
Woburn, MA	34 two bedroom	$	1,675	–	1,875
	10 one bedroom	$	1,575	–	1,700
	0 studios				N/A
Clovelly Apartments L.P.	103 units					3	$	4,160,000		2023
160–170 Concord Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.62	%
Nashua, NH	53 two bedroom	$	1,400	–	1,550
	50 one bedroom	$	1,275	–	1,325
	0 studios				N/A
Commonwealth 1137 L.P.	35 units					1	$	3,750,000		2023
1131–1137 Commonwealth Ave.	29 three bedroom	$	2,700	–	3,375			5.65	%
Allston, MA	4 two bedroom	$	2,500	–	2,695
	1 one bedroom	$	1,225	–	1,225
	1 studio	$	1,600	–	1,600
Commonwealth 1144 L.P.	261 units					2	$	14,780,000		2023
1144–1160 Commonwealth Ave.	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.61	%
Allston, MA	11 two bedroom	$	1,650	–	2,000
	109 one bedroom	$	1,800	–	2,150
	141 studios	$	1,350	–	1,750
Nera Dean Street Associates, LLC	69 units					4	$	5,687,000		2024
38–48 Dean Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.22	%
Norwood, MA	66 two bedroom	$	1,176	–	1,850
	3 one bedroom	$	1,575	–	1,595
	0 studios				N/A
Executive Apartments L.P.	72 units					1	$	2,415,000		2023
545–561 Worcester Road	1 three bedroom	$	2,075	–	2,075			5.59	%
Framingham, MA	47 two bedroom	$	1,575	–	1,800
	23 one bedroom	$	1,525	–	1,575
	1    studio	$	1,400	–	1,400
Hamilton Battle Green LLC	48 units					1	$	4,251,357		2026
34–42 Worthen Road	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.95	%
Lexington, MA	24 two bedroom	$	2,300	–	2,725
	24 one bedroom	$	1,750	–	2,250
	0 studios				N/A
Hamilton Green Apartments LLC	193 units					8	$	35,233,819		2029
311–319 Lowell Street	10 three bedroom	$	2,565	–	3,800			4.67	%
Andover, MA	168 two bedroom	$	1,750	–	2,925
	15 one bedroom	$	1,700	–	2,000
	0 studios	$			N/A
Hamilton Highlands	79 units					10	$	20,570,836		2026
755-757 Highland Avenue	1 three bedroom	$	2,850	–	2,850			4.45	%
Needham,Ma.	75 two bedroom	$	1,767	–	3,056
	2 one bedroom	$	1,975	–	2,100
	1 studio	$	1,750	–	1,750
Hamilton Oaks Associates, LLC	268 units					11	$	11,925,000		2023
30–50 Oak Street Extension	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.59	%
40–60 Reservoir Street	96 two bedroom	$	1,150	–	1,825
Brockton, MA	159 one bedroom	$	1,012	–	1,725
	13 studios	$	990	–	1,315
Highland Street Apartments L.P.	36 units					—	$	1,050,000		2023
38–40 Highland Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.59	%
Lowell, MA	24 two bedroom	$	1,200	–	1,450
	10 one bedroom	$	1,100	–	1,325
	2 studios	$	1,150	–	1,150

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							Mortgage Balance
							and Interest Rate			Maturity
	Number and Type						As of			Date of
Apartment Complex	of Units	Rent Range				Vacancies	December 31, 2019		(1)	Mortgage
Linhart L.P.	9 units					1	$
4–34 Lincoln Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			—	%
Newton, MA	0 two bedroom				N/A
	5 one bedroom	$	1,325	–	1,750
	4 studios	$	1,400	–	1,400
Mill Street Development  (2)
57  Mill Street
Woburn,MA.
Mill Street Gardens, LLC	181 units					10	$	31,000,000		2035
57 Mill Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.59	%
Woburn,MA.	116  two bedroom	$	1,750		2,125
	62  one bedroom	$	1,550	–	1,975
	3 studios	$	1,350	–	1,530
North Beacon 140 L.P.	65 units					3	$	6,937,000		2023
140–154 North Beacon Street	10 three bedroom	$	2,950	–	3,275			5.59	%
Brighton, MA	54 two bedroom	$	2,600	–	2,800
	1 one bedroom	$	1,875	–	1,875
	0 studios				N/A
Olde English Apartments L.P.	84 units					3	$	3,080,000		2023
703–718 Chelmsford Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.63	%
Lowell, MA	47 two bedroom	$	1,375	–	1,575
	30 one bedroom	$	1,165	–	1,575
	7 studios	$	1,200	–	1,300
Redwood Hills L.P.	180 units					3	$	6,743,000		2023
376-382 Sunderland road	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.59	%
Worcester, MA	89 two bedroom	$	1,345	–	1,610
	91 one bedroom	$	1,100	–	1,345
	0 studios				N/A
Residences at Captain Parkers LLC	94 units					4	$	20,750,000		2029
125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane	8 three bedroom	$	2,900	–	3,450			4.05	%
Lexington, MA	48 two bedroom	$	2,275	–	2,875
	38 one bedroom	$	1,850	–	2,600
	0 studios				N/A
River Drive L.P.	72 units					2	$	3,465,000		2023
3–17 River Drive	0 three bedroom				N/A			5.62	%
Danvers, MA	60 two bedroom	$	1,575	–	1,850
	5 one bedroom	$	1,250	–	1,650
	7 studios	$	1,325	–	1,550
School Street 9, LLC	184 units					2	$	13,968,691		2023
9 School Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.76	%
Framingham, MA	96 two bedroom	$	1,270	–	1,950
	88 one bedroom	$	1,260	–	1,575
	0 studios				N/A
WCB Associates, LLC	180 units					7	$	7,000,000		2023
10–70 Westland Street	0  three bedroom	$			N/A			5.66	%
985–997 Pleasant Street	96 two bedroom	$	1,200	–	1,700
Brockton, MA	84 one bedroom	$	1,065	–	1,655
	0 studios				N/A
Westgate Apartments, LLC	220 units					5	$	15,700,000		2023
2–20 Westgate Drive	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.65	%
Woburn, MA	110 two bedroom	$	1,650	–	2,100
	110 one bedroom	$	1,175	–	1,900
	0 studios				N/A
Westgate Apartments Burlington, LLC	20 units					—	$	2,500,000		2024
105–107 Westgate Drive	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.31	%
Burlington, MA	12 two bedroom	$	2,200	–	2,450
	8 one bedroom	$	1,900	–	1,950
	0 studios				N/A
Woodland Park Partners, LLC	126 units					3	$	22,250,000		2027
264-290 Grove Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.79	%
Newton, MA	80 two bedroom	$	1,784	–	2,250
	30 one bedroom	$	1,700	–	2,050
	16 studios	$	1,400	–	1,650

(1) The mortgage balance is stated before unamortized deferred financing costs.

(2) Mill Street Development, LLC, partially held for development, consisting of 4 homes, one used as an office for the apartment complex. 

Current free rent concessions would result in an average reduction in unit rents of less than $6.62 per month per  unit. Free rent expense amortized in 2019 was approximately $231,000 compared to approximately $300,000 in 2018.

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On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Mill Street Development LLC, collectively referred to as Mill Street, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of $59,550,000 in cash. Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan. The closing costs were approximately $237,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $1,282,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $136,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of an initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property, and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20, 2019 (the “Guaranty”).

On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, Hamilton Highlands, LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts.  The sale was consummated pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Webster Green Apartments, LLC, the prior owner of the Property, and The Hamilton Companies, Inc., an affiliate of the Partnership, which agreement was subsequently assigned by Hamilton to Hamilton Highlands.

In connection with the purchase, the Hamilton Highlands entered into an Assumption and Modification Agreement dated as of March 29, 2018 with Brookline Bank pursuant to which the Hamilton Highlands assumed a note dated as of January 14, 2016 in the principal amount of $21,500,000 and various agreements relating to the Note including a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing  dated as of January 14, 2016. The purchase price was $34,500,000, consisting of a payment of approximately $13,000,000 in cash and the assumption of the note and mortgage. Hamilton Highlands funded $5,000,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $8,000,000 by drawing on an existing line of credit. The closing costs were approximately $141,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $502,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $40,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

On July 6, 2017, Woodland Park Partners, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased the Woodland Park Apartments, a 126-unit apartment complex located at 264-290 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts , for a purchase price of $45,600,000. The closing costs were approximately $64,000.To fund the purchase price, the Partnership borrowed $25,000,000 under its outstanding line of credit with KeyBank, NA, and $16,000,000 from HBC Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company controlled by Harold Brown. The loan from HBC Holdings was to mature on July 16, 2018, with interest only at 4.75%.  The balance of the purchase price was funded by the

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Partnership’s cash reserves. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $541,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $42,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts were amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

On September 29, 2017, Woodland Park Partners LLC, entered into a Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement with KeyBank National Association  .The manager of Woodland Park is NewReal, Inc., the general partner of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership. The Partnership is the sole member of Woodland Park. The Loan Agreement provides for a term loan  in the principal amount of $22,250,000.  The Loan is due on October 1, 2027, unless the due date is accelerated in accordance with the Loan’s terms, with interest only through October 1, 2022. Borrowings under the Loan will bear interest at the rate of 3.79%. The proceeds of the loan were used to pay off the loan from HBC Holdings, LLC and pay down the line of credit.

See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included as part of this Form 10‑K, for information relating to the mortgages payable of the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships.

Condominium Units

The Partnership owns and leases to residential tenants 19 Condominium Units in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

The table below lists the location of the 19 Condominium Units, the type of units, the range of rents received by the Partnership for such units, and the number of vacancies as of February 1, 2020.

							Mortgage Balance
	Number and Type						and Interest Rate	Maturity
	of Units Owned						As of	Date of
Condominiums	by Partnership	Rent Range				Vacancies	December 31, 2019	Mortgage
Riverside Apartments	19 units					1	—	—
8–20 Riverside Street	0 three bedroom				N/A
Watertown, MA	12 two bedroom	$	1,700	–	2,200
	5 one bedroom	$	1,850	–	1,975
	2 studios	$	1,475	–	1,750

Commercial Properties

BOYLSTON DOWNTOWN LP.  In 1995, this Subsidiary Partnership acquired the Boylston Downtown property in Boston, Massachusetts (“Boylston”). This mixed‑use property includes 17,218 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2020, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $27.01. For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

HAMILTON OAKS ASSOCIATES, LLC.  The Hamilton Oaks Apartment complex, acquired by the Partnership in December 1999 through Hamilton Oaks Associates, LLC, includes 6,075 square feet of rentable commercial space, occupied by a daycare center. As of February 1, 2020, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $14.50. The Partnership also rents roof space for a cellular phone antenna at an average rent of approximately $42,000 per year through November 2020. For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

LINHART LP.  In 1995, the Partnership acquired the Linhart property in Newton, Massachusetts (“Linhart”). This mixed‑use property includes 21,548 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2020, the commercial space was fully occupied, and the average rent per square foot was $25.81.  

NORTH BEACON 140 LP.  In 1995, this Subsidiary Partnership acquired the North Beacon property in Boston, Massachusetts (“North Beacon”). This mixed‑use property includes 1,050 square feet of rentable commercial space. The property was fully rented as of February 1, 2020, and the average rent per square foot as of that date was $38.50. For mortgage balance, interest rate and maturity date information see “Apartment Complexes” above.

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STAPLES PLAZA.  In 1999, the Partnership acquired the Staples Plaza shopping center in Framingham, Massachusetts (“Staples Plaza”). The shopping center consists of 38,695 square feet of rentable commercial space. On March 12, 2018, the loan for 659 Worcester Road was refinanced with Brookline Bank in the amount of $6,083,684. The loan is due on March 12, 2023. Interest only until March 12, 2021. Commencing in April, 2021, monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $32,427 will be made based on an assumed amortization period of thirty (30) years. The loan bears a fixed annual rate equal to 4.87%. The proceeds of the new loan were used to pay off the existing loan. The closing costs were approximately $69,000. As of February 1, 2020 Staples Plaza was fully occupied, and the average net rent per square foot was $24.02.

HAMILTON LINEWT ASSOCIATES, LLC.  In 2007, the Partnership acquired a retail block in Newton, Massachusetts. The property consists of 5,850 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2020, 1,950 square feet of space is vacant, with 67% of the property occupied at an average rent of $34.00 per square foot.

HAMILTON CYPRESS LLC.  In 2008, the Partnership acquired a medical office building in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property consists of 17,607 square feet of rentable commercial space. As of February 1, 2020, the commercial space was fully occupied, with an average rent of $38.21 per square foot.

The following information is provided for commercial leases:

			Total square	Total number	Percentage of
	Annual base rent		feet for	of leases	annual base rent
Through December 31,	for expiring leases		expiring leases	expiring	for expiring leases
2020	$	232,238	12,982	14	8	%
2021		835,995	40,586	7	29	%
2022		580,954	15,330	9	20	%
2023		444,280	13,591	6	15	%
2024		623,739	20,709	11	21	%
2025		64,657	1,106	1	2	%
2026		—	—	—	—	%
2027		—	—	—	—	%
2028		—	—	—	—	%
2029		142,450	3,850	1	5	%
2030		—	—	—	—	%
2031		—	—	—	—	%
Totals	$	2,924,313	108,154	49	100	%

Commercial rental income is accounted for using the straight line method. Approximately 55 percent of our commercial leases contain rent escalations which range from $0.25– $1.00 per square foot per year.

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Investment Properties

See Note 14 to the Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Investment Properties.

The Partnership has a 50% ownership interest in the properties summarized below:

							Mortgage Balance
							and Interest Rate			Maturity
	Number and Type						As of			Date of
Investment Properties	of Units	Range				Vacancies	December 31, 2019		(1)	Mortgage
345 Franklin, LLC	40 Units					—	$	9,354,771		2028
345 Franklin Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.87	%
Cambridge, MA	39 two bedroom	$	3,300	–	3,625
	1 one bedroom	$	2,750	–	2,750
	0 studios				N/A
Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC	148 Units					5	$	16,900,000		2024
223 Main Street	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.34	%
Watertown, MA	93 two bedroom	$	1,675	–	2,400
	31 one bedroom	$	1,775	–	2,050
	24 studios	$	1,525	–	1,900
Hamilton Minuteman, LLC	42 Units					—	$	6,000,000		2031
1 April Lane	0 three bedroom				N/A			3.71	%
Lexington, MA	40 two bedroom	$	1,825	–	2,500
	2 one bedroom	$	2,175	–	2,200
	0 studios				N/A
Hamilton Essex 81 LLC	49 Units					—	$	10,000,000		2025
Residential	0 three bedroom				N/A			4.53	%
81–83 Essex Street	11 two bedroom	$	2,850	–	3,000
Boston, MA.	38 one bedroom	$	2,000	–	2,900
	0 studios				N/A
Hamilton Essex Development LLC	Parking Lot
Commercial
81–83 Essex Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Hamilton 1025  LLC	Commercial Building
Commercial
1025 Hancock Street
Quincy,MA.
The Partnership has a 40% ownership interest in the property summarized below:
Hamilton Park Towers, LLC	409 Units					3	$	125,000,000		2028
175–185 Freeman Street,	71 three bedroom	$	4,000	–	4,375			3.99	%
Brookline,	227 two bedroom	$	3,100	–	4,450
MA.	111 one bedroom	$	2,275	–	2,900
MA.	0 studios				N/A

Current free rent concessions would result in an average reduction in unit rents of  $16.59 per month per unit. Free rent amortized in 2019 was approximately $137,000, compared to $240,000 in 2018.

 (1) The mortgage balance is stated before unamortized deferred financing costs.

345 FRANKLIN, LLC.  In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40‑unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In June 2013, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000 at 3.87%, interest only for 3 years and is amortized on a 30‑year schedule for the balance of the term. The Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $6,776,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage. After the refinancing, the property made a distribution of $1,610,000 to the

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Partnership. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2019, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $9,355,000. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

HAMILTON ON MAIN, LLC.  In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280‑unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000. The Partnership sold 137 units as condominiums. The assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments. Hamilton on Main, LLC is known as Hamilton Place. In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage was $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30 year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance is due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. In August 2014, the property was refinanced with a 10 year mortgage in the amount of $16,900,000 at 4.34% interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $15,205,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and distributed $850,000 to the Partnership. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $161,000. At December 31, 2019, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $16,900,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton on Main, LLC.

HAMILTON MINUTEMAN, LLC.  In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42‑unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Partnership obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Partnership obtained a new 10‑year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. On September 12, 2016, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $6,000,000, at 3.71%, interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $5,158,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and made a distribution of $385,000 to the Partnership. The cost associated with the refinancing was approximately $123,000. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC. At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $6,000,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.

HAMILTON 1025, LLC.  On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176‑unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long‑term investment. The Partnership obtained a new 10‑year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the 10 year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term. On July 8, 2016, Hamilton 1025 LLC paid off the outstanding balance of the mortgage balance. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $2,359,500 to Hamilton 1025, LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. As of December 31, 2019, all  residential units were sold. 2 units were sold in 2019, resulting in a gain of  approximately $306,000. The Partnership still owns the commercial building.16 units were sold in the year ended December 31, 2018, resulting in a gain of approximately $1,973,000. This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.

HAMILTON ESSEX 81, LLC.  On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 48 apartments, one commercial space and a 50‑car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Partnership planned to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot. In June 2007, the Partnership separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property.

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The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. In August 2008, the Partnership restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81 and transferred the residential apartments to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. On September 28, 2015, Hamilton Essex Development, LLC paid off the outstanding mortgage balance of $1,952,286.  The Partnership made a capital contribution of $978,193 to Hamilton Essex Development LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction.  Additionally, the Partnership made a capital contribution of $100,000 to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.  On September 30, 2015, Hamilton Essex 81, LLC obtained a new 10 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000, interest only at 2.18% plus the one month Libor rate.  The proceeds of the note were used to pay off the existing mortgage of $8,040,719 and the Partnership received a distribution of $978,193 for its share of the excess proceeds. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed.. At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $10,000,000. The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC

HAMILTON BAY, LLC.  On October 3, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,500,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 168‑unit apartment complex in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $30,875,000. The Joint Venture sold 120 units as condominiums and retained 48 units for long‑term investment. In February 2007, the Joint Venture refinanced the 48 units with a new 10 year mortgage in the amount of $4,750,000 with an interest rate of 5.57%, interest only for five years. The loan is amortized over 30 years thereafter and matures in March 2017. On March 1, 2017, the mortgage balance was paid in full, with the Partnership contributing its share of the mortgage balance of approximately $2,222,000. After paying off the mortgage, the Partnership sold the individual units. 

During the 12 months ended December 31, 2018,16 units were sold, resulting in a gain of approximately $2,438,000. 3 units were sold in 2019, resulting in a gain of approximately $429,000. As of December 30, 2019, all units have been sold by this Joint Venture. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay Apartments, LLC. 

HAMILTON PARK TOWERS, LLC.  On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property, Hamilton Park Towers LLC, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000. In order to fund this investment, the Partnership used approximately $8,757,000 of its cash reserves and borrowed approximately $7,168,000 with an interest rate of 6% from HBC Holdings, LLC, an entity owned by Harold Brown and his affiliates (“HBC”). The term of the loan was four years with a provision requiring payment in whole or in part upon demand by HBC with six months’ notice. The loan was paid in full in April 2012. The original mortgage was $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and was to mature in 2019.

On May 31, 2018, Hamilton Park, entered into a Mortgage Note with John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) in the principal amount of $125,000,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 3.99% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2028. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Dexter Park apartment complex located at 175 Freeman Street, Brookline, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2018.

Hamilton Park used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $82,000,000 and distributed approximately $41,200,000 to its owners. The Partnership’s share of the distribution was approximately $16,500,000. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for the investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies as needed. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a defeasance charge of approximately $3,830,000.   Based on its ownership in the property, the Partnership incurred 40% of this charge, an expense of approximately $1,532,000. This charge had a material effect on the 2018 net income.

At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $125,000,000. This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships, and the Investment Properties and their properties are not presently subject to any material litigation, and, to management’s knowledge, there is not any material litigation presently threatened against them. The properties are occasionally subject to ordinary routine legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ownership of residential and commercial real estate. Some of the legal and other expenses related to these proceedings are covered by insurance and none of these costs and expenses are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Partnership.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Each Class A Unit is exchangeable, through Computershare Trust Company (“Computershare”) (formerly Equiserve LP), the Partnership’s Depositary Agent, for 30 Depositary Receipts (“Receipts”). The Receipts are listed and publicly traded on the NYSE MKT Exchange under the symbol “NEN.” There has never been an established trading market for the Class B Units or General Partnership Units.

Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3‑for‑1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE MKT and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10‑to‑1 to 30‑to‑1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one‑thirtieth (1/₃₀) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.

All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3‑for‑1 forward split.

Distribution to Limited & General Partners were:

	2019		2018
Class A—Limited Partners (80%)	$	3,757,514	$	3,582,339
Class B—Limited Partners (19%)		892,410		850,805
Class C—General Partner (1%)		46,969		44,779
Total	$	4,696,893	$	4,477,923

On March 9, 2020, the closing price on the NYSE American for a Depositary Receipt was $57.00. There were 2,863,480 Depositary Receipts outstanding and 2,011 Units (representing 60,330  receipts) held by approximately 1,882 record holders.

Any portion of the Partnership’s cash, which the General Partner deems not necessary for cash reserves, is distributed to the Partners, and distributions are made on a quarterly basis. The Partnership has made annual distributions to its Partners since 1978. The Partnership made distributions of $38.40 per unit ($1.28 per receipt) in 2019. The Partnership made distributions of $36.00 per Unit ($1.20 per Receipt) in 2018. The total distribution was $4,696,893 in 2019 and $4,477,923 in 2018. In January 2020, the Partnership declared a quarterly distribution of $9.60 per Unit ($0.32 per Receipt) payable on March 31, 2020.

See “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” for certain information relating to the number of holders of each class of Units.

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On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 300,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one‑tenth of a Class A Unit). Over time, the General Partner has authorized increases in the equity repurchase program. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. On March 9,2020, the General Partner extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31,2020, until March 31,2025. The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%, 19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through December 31, 2019, the Partnership has repurchased 1,423,109 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $28.31 per receipt (or $849.30 per underlying Class A Unit), 3,530 Class B Units and 186 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $ 1,024.08 per Unit, totaling approximately $44,324,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities during the fourth quarter of 2019:

				Remaining number
			Depositary Receipts	of Depositary Receipts
			Purchased as Part	that may be purchased
	Average		of Publicly	Under the Plan
Period	Price Paid		Announced Plan	(as Amended)
October 1–31, 2019	$	58.98	1,879	579,887
November 1–30, 2019	$	61.37	1,422	578,465
December 1–31, 2019	$	61.93	1,574	576,891
Total			4,875

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See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning this repurchase program.

The Partnership does not have any securities authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans that are subject to disclosure under Item 201(d) of regulation S-K.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

	Year Ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015
INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION(a)
Revenues	$	60,477,314	$	58,014,064	$	52,827,388	$	49,555,090	$	45,480,714
Expenses		43,205,547		43,095,692		38,682,422		36,295,140		32,597,960
Income before other income (loss)		17,271,767		14,918,372		14,144,966		13,259,950		12,882,754
Other (Loss)		(10,724,515)		(10,749,282)		(7,207,035)		(8,309,098)		(9,110,189)
Net  Income	$	6,547,252	$	4,169,090	$	6,937,931	$	4,950,852	$	3,772,565
Net income  per Unit	$	53.48	$	33.52	$	55.77	$	39.62	$	29.86
Distributions to Partners per Unit	$	38.40	$	36.00	$	64.50	$	54.00	$	30.00
Net income  per Depositary Receipt	$	1.78	$	1.12	$	1.86	$	1.32	$	1.00
Distributions to Partners per Depositary Receipt	$	1.28	$	1.20	$	2.15	$	1.80	$	1.00
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
Real Estate, gross		398,554,000		337,902,411		311,951,597		263,659,293		261,276,898
Real Estate, net		278,363,988		230,511,263		207,153,794		169,462,811		176,697,314
Total Assets		294,293,649		247,035,340		226,807,236		190,562,066		200,727,567
Total Debt Outstanding		299,771,246		254,370,843		250,221,258		212,709,080		194,500,820
Partners’ Capital		(37,823,788)		(35,624,010)		(35,315,177)		(34,224,726)		(30,810,953)

The Partnership may purchase and/or sell properties at any time.

The table below reflects the totals of NERA properties available for rental at each December 31,

	Year Ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015
Residential
Units	2,911		2,730		2,651		2,525		2,525
Vacancies	87		57		46		34		41
Vacancy rate	3.0	%	2.1	%	1.7	%	1.4	%	1.6	%
Commercial
Total square feet	108,043		108,043		108,043		108,043		108,043
Vacancy (in square feet)	1,950		1,360		—		—		—
Vacancy rate	1.8	%	1.3	%	—	%	—	%	—	%

See Items 1A and 7 for factors that may affect future operations. The above tables may not be indicative of future results.

(a) Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

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ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward Looking Statements 

Certain information contained herein includes forward looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Liquidation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in written form from time to time, reflect management’s good faith belief when those statements are made, and are based on information currently available to management. Caution should be exercised in interpreting and relying on such forward looking statements, the realization of which may be impacted by known and unknown risks and uncertainties, events that may occur subsequent to the forward looking statements, and other factors which may be beyond the Partnership’s control and which can materially affect the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements for 2020 and beyond. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties mentioned below materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Along with risks detailed in Item 1A and from time to time in the Partnership’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, some factors that could cause the Partnership’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include but are not limited to the following:

· The Partnership depends on the real estate markets where its properties are located, primarily in Eastern Massachusetts, and these markets may be adversely affected by local economic market conditions, which are beyond the Partnership’s control.

· The Partnership is subject to the general economic risks affecting the real estate industry, such as dependence on tenants’ financial condition, the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on terms favorable to tenants in order to generate rental revenues and our ability to collect rents from our tenants.

· The Partnership is also impacted by changing economic conditions making alternative housing arrangements more or less attractive to the Partnership’s tenants, such as the interest rates on single family home mortgages and the availability and purchase price of single family homes in the Greater Boston metropolitan area.

· The Partnership is subject to significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property.

· The Partnership is subject to increases in heating and utility costs that may arise as a result of economic and market conditions and fluctuations in seasonal weather conditions.

· Civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters may result in uninsured or underinsured losses.

· Actual or threatened terrorist attacks may adversely affect our ability to generate revenues and the value of our properties.

· Financing or refinancing of Partnership properties may not be available to the extent necessary or desirable, or may not be available on favorable terms.

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· The Partnership properties face competition from similar properties in the same market. This competition may affect the Partnership’s ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rents that can be charged.

· Given the nature of the real estate business, the Partnership is subject to potential environmental liabilities. These include environmental contamination in the soil at the Partnership’s or neighboring real estate, whether caused by the Partnership, previous owners of the subject property or neighbors of the subject property, and the presence of hazardous materials in the Partnership’s buildings, such as asbestos, lead, mold and radon gas. Management is not aware of any material environmental liabilities at this time.

· Insurance coverage for and relating to commercial properties is increasingly costly and difficult to obtain. In addition, insurance carriers have excluded certain specific items from standard insurance policies, which have resulted in increased risk exposure for the Partnership. These include insurance coverage for acts of terrorism and war, and coverage for mold and other environmental conditions. Coverage for these items is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

· Market interest rates could adversely affect market prices for Class A Partnership Units and Depositary Receipts as well as performance and cash flow.

· Changes in income tax laws and regulations may affect the income taxable to owners of the Partnership. These changes may affect the after‑tax value of future distributions.

· The Partnership may fail to identify, acquire, construct or develop additional properties; may develop or acquire properties that do not produce a desired or expected yield on invested capital; may be unable to sell poorly‑ performing or otherwise undesirable properties quickly; or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties.

· Risk associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments.

· Competition for acquisitions may result in increased prices for properties.

· Any weakness identified in the Partnership’s internal controls as part of the evaluation being undertaken could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s business.

· Ongoing compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 may require additional personnel or systems changes.

The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive or as an admission regarding the adequacy of disclosures made by the Partnership prior to the date hereof or the effectiveness of said Act. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward‑looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Since the Partnership’s long‑term goals include the acquisition of additional properties, a portion of the proceeds from the refinancing and sale of properties is reserved for this purpose. If available acquisitions do not meet the Partnership’s investment criteria, the Partnership may purchase additional depositary receipts. The Partnership will consider refinancing existing properties if the Partnership’s cash reserves are insufficient to repay existing mortgages or if the Partnership needs additional funds for future acquisitions.

On February 24, 2019, Harold Brown, the owner of 75% of the outstanding voting securities of NewReal Inc., the general partner, of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership passed away.  As a result, Mr. Brown’s estate currently holds voting control over the NewReal shares. 

Effective as of February 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, NewReal Inc.,

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elected Jameson Brown as the Director, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of New Real to fill the vacancy created by the death of Harold Brown, who served as both the Treasurer and a director of NewReal. 

Effective as of May 3, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, New Real, Inc. elected Andrew Bloch as a member of the Board. Mr. Bloch is the Co-CEO and CFO of the Hamilton Company, Inc. the Manager of the Partnership’s properties.

Effective as of August 5, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, New Real, Inc. elected Sally Michael and Robert Somma as  members of the Board. Ms. Michael and Mr. Somma are Trustees of the Estate of Harold Brown.

 During 2019, rents continued to increase with average increases of 3.7% for renewals and 2.7% for new leases.  Early indications for 2020 are that rents will continue to increase and renewal rents are expected to be in the range of 2-3%.  Some softening in the market is starting to show as rental commission increased to $578,000 in 2019 from $460,000 in 2018, an increase of $118,000 (25.7%). Rental commissions increased approximately $90,000 (24.3%) from 2017 to 2018.  In the strongest of rental markets, tenants generally pay the commission expense and as the market cools more of the expense is shifted to the landlord.

The Coronavirus, an infection that originated in China,  and has spread worldwide, has caused a number of countries to impose travel bans on their citizens. The Partnership rents apartments to international  students. If the coronavirus causes a number of international students from traveling to the United States it may have an effect on the operation of the Partnership.

For 2019, including purchases of Hamilton Highlands and Mill Street, consolidated revenue increased by 4.3%, operating expenses increased by 0.3% and Income before Other Income (Expense) grew by 15.8%. Excluding the Mill Street and Hamilton Highland acquisitions, same store revenue grew by 2.9%, operating expenses decreased by 1.1% and Income before Other Income (Expense) grew by 13.3%.  For the same reporting period, vacancy was 3.0% vs 2.1%. Excluding Depreciation and Amortization, same store revenues (excluding Hamilton Highlands and Mill Street) grew by 2.9%, operating expenses by 2.9% and Net Operating Income by 2.9%. Absent significant economic harm caused by the reaction to  the coronavirus, Management believes similar same store operating results will be achieved for 2020 and that the recent acquisition will result in higher performance.

The Joint Ventures of 1025 Hancock and Hamilton Bay in 2019 sold out all remaining  residential condominium units. 1025 Hancock sold 2 remaining units for a gain of approximately $306,000, and Hamilton Bay sold its 3 remaining units at a gain of approximately $429,000.  The estimated profit to the Partnership for the sale of these units from 2014 through 2019 is approximately $7,168,000.

On February 7, 2020, the Partnership entered into an agreement with KeyBank National Association to refinance Brookside Apartments with Freddie Mac. The new 15 year loan will be approximately $6,175,000, interest only, with an interest rate of 3.53%. These funds will be used to pay off the existing mortgage, the balance of which is $2,390,000, with the remaining portion of the proceeds used to pay down the line of credit.

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term of the line is three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one‑half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus an applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was subsequently extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000.  As of December 31, 2019, the credit line had an outstanding balance of $18,000,000. 

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Mill Street Development, LLC, collectively referred to as Mill Street, wholly-owned subsidiaries of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of

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$59,550,000 . Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan. The closing costs were approximately $237,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $1,282,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $136,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of an initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20, 2019.

On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, the Partnership, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Hamilton Highlands, LLC, purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts.  The purchase price of $34,500,000 was funded with $5,000,000 of cash, $8,000,000 drawn on the line of credit and the assumption of a $21,500,000 mortgage. Since acquiring the property, the Partnership has renovated the common areas, added energy efficient lighting to the hallways and parking areas and renovated two apartments.  As part of the purchase contract, the seller was required to complete the construction of three new apartments and resurface the parking lot. These projects were completed during the third quarter. These projects will enhance the curb appeal of the property and lead to additional revenue growth.

On May 31, 2018, the Investment Property, Hamilton Park Towers (Hamilton Park) was refinanced for $125,000,000 with a 10 year term, interest only at a 3.99% fixed interest rate.  Hamilton Park used the proceeds from the refinancing to pay off the existing mortgage of approximately $82,000,000 and distributed approximately $41,200,000 to its member owners.  The Partnership’s share of the distribution was approximately $16,500,000.

The proceeds from the refinancing of Hamilton Park were used to pay down the Partnership’s existing Line of Credit from $25,000,000 to $5,000,000.  In October, the Partnership used excess cash reserves to pay down the balance by and additional $3,000,000.  As of December 31, 2018, the balance on the line of credit was $2,000,000.

In association with this refinancing, there was a defeasance cost of approximately $3,830,000.  Based on its 40% ownership in the property, the Partnership incurred an expense of approximately $1,532,000, which is accounted for in income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. The cash flow requirements of the new loan is approximately the same as that of the prior loan.

On July 6, 2017, Woodland Park Partners, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased the Woodland Park Apartments, a 126-unit apartment complex located at 264-290 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts , for a purchase price of $45,600,000. The closing costs were approximately $64,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $541,000 for in-place leases, and approximately $42,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively. To fund the purchase price, the Partnership borrowed $25,000,000 under its line of credit with KeyBank, NA, and $16,000,000 from HBC Holdings,

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LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company controlled by Harold Brown. The loan from HBC Holdings will mature on July 16, 2018, with interest only at 4.75%.The balance of the purchase price was funded by the Partnership’s cash reserves. 

On September 29, 2017, Woodland Park Partners LLC, ( “Woodland Park”), entered into a Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement with KeyBank National Association . The loan agreement provides for a term loan in the principal amount of $22,250,000. The Loan is due on October 1, 2027 , unless the due date is accelerated in accordance with the Loan’s terms, with interest only through October 1, 2022. Borrowings under the Loan will bear interest at the rate of 3.79%. The proceeds of the loan was used to pay off the loan from HBC Holdings, LLC and pay down the line of credit by $8,000,000.

The Stock Repurchase Program that was initiated in 2007 has purchased 1,423,109 Depositary Receipts through December 31, 2019, or approximately 33% of the outstanding Class A Depositary Receipts.  The Partnership  purchased 57,803 Depositary Receipts in 2019.

In March of 2020, the Board of Advisors and Board of Directors  unanimously approved an extension of the Repurchase Program until March 31, 2025. Management believes that the $25,000,000 line of credit, net cash flow from operations and cash on hand have put the Partnership in position to capitalize on investment opportunities should they reveal themselves in the near future. Management will continue to repurchase shares per its trading plan. As always, Management continues to weigh investment alternatives of stock repurchase, new property acquisitions and dispositions when considering its cash balances and performance of the portfolio.

The Partnership has retained The Hamilton Company (“Hamilton”) to manage and administer the Partnership’s and Joint Ventures’ Properties. Hamilton is a full‑service real estate management company, which has legal, construction, maintenance, architectural, accounting and administrative departments. The Partnership’s properties represent approximately 41% of the total properties and 48% of the residential properties managed by Hamilton. Substantially all of the other properties managed by Hamilton are owned, wholly or partially, directly or indirectly, by the Brown Family related entities. The Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) expressly provides that the general partner may employ a management company to manage the properties, and that such management company may be paid a fee of up to 4% of rental receipts for administrative and management services (the “Management Fee”). The Partnership pays Hamilton the full annual Management Fee, in monthly installments.

In addition to the Management Fee, the Partnership Agreement further provides for the employment of outside professionals to provide services to the Partnership and allows NewReal to charge the Partnership for the cost of employing professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnership’s properties. Additionally, from time to time, the Partnership pays Hamilton for repairs and maintenance services, legal services, construction services and accounting services. The costs charged by Hamilton for these services are at the same hourly rate charged to all entities managed by Hamilton, and management believes such rates are competitive in the marketplace.

Residential tenants generally sign a one year lease. In 2019, tenant renewals were approximately 68% with an average rental increase of approximately 3.7 %, new leases accounted for approximately 32% with rental rate increases of approximately 2.7%. In 2019, leasing commissions were approximately $578,000 compared to approximately $460,000 in 2018, an increase of approximately $118,000 (25.7%) from 2018. Tenant concessions were approximately $57,000 in 2019 compared to approximately $54,000 in 2018,  an increase of approximately $3,000 (5.6%). Tenant improvements were approximately $2,636,000 in 2019 compared to approximately $2,846,000 in 2018, a decrease of approximately $210,000 (7.4%).

Hamilton accounted for approximately 4.3% of the repair and maintenance expense paid for by the Partnership in the year ended December 31, 2019 and 4.7% in the year ended December 31, 2018. Of the funds paid to Hamilton for this purpose, the great majority was to cover the cost of services provided by the Hamilton maintenance department, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry services, and snow removal for those properties close to Hamilton’s headquarters. Several of the larger Partnership properties have their own maintenance staff. Those properties that do not have their own maintenance staff and are located more than a reasonable distance from Hamilton’s headquarters in Allston, Massachusetts are generally serviced by local, independent companies.

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Hamilton’s legal department handles most of the Partnership’s eviction and collection matters. Additionally, it prepares most long‑term commercial lease agreements and represents the Partnership in selected purchase and sale transactions. Overall, Hamilton provided approximately 65.2% and 74.0% of the legal services paid for by the Partnership during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Additionally, as described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, The Hamilton Company receives similar fees from the Investment Properties.

The Partnership requires that three bids be obtained for construction contracts in excess of $15,000. Hamilton may be one of the three bidders on a particular project and may be awarded the contract if its bid and its ability to successfully complete the project are deemed appropriate. For contracts that are not awarded to Hamilton, Hamilton charges the Partnership a construction supervision fee equal to 5% of the contract amount. Hamilton’s architectural department also provides services to the Partnership on an as‑needed basis. In 2019, Hamilton provided the Partnership approximately $924,000 in construction and architectural services, compared to $564,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Bookkeeping and accounting functions have been provided by Hamilton’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. In 2019, Hamilton charged the Partnership $125,000 per year ($31,250 per quarter) for bookkeeping and accounting services. For more information on related party transactions, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires the Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Partnership regularly and continually evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring, developing and assessing the carrying values of its real estate properties and its investments in and advances to joint ventures. The Partnership bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. The Partnership’s critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about such matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnership’s financial results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Principles of Consolidation.

Revenue Recognition:  Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight‑line basis over the term of the lease. Concessions made on residential leases are also accounted for on the straight‑line basis.

Above-market and below-market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options for below-market leases.  The capitalized above-market lease amounts are accounted for as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below-market fixed-rate renewal options of the respective leases.

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 modifies the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract: the lessee and the lessor. ASU 2016-02 provides new guidelines that change the accounting for leasing arrangements for lessees, whereby their rights and obligations under substantially all leases, existing and new, are

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capitalized and recorded on the balance sheet. For lessors, however, the new standard remains generally consistent with existing guidance, but has been updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”).

Under this standard, the Partnership evaluates the non-lease components (lease arrangements that include common area maintenance services) with related lease components (lease revenues). If both the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease component and related lease component, the lease component is the predominant component. The Partnership elected an allowed practical expedient. For (i) operating lease arrangements involving real estate that include common area maintenance services and (ii) all real estate arrangements that include real estate taxes and insurance costs, we present these amounts within lease revenues in our consolidated statements of income. We record amounts reimbursed by the lessee in the period in which the applicable expenses are incurred.

We adopted this guidance for our interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method, applying the transition provisions at the beginning of the period of adoption rather than at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. We elected the allowable practical expedients as permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to not reassess whether arrangements contain leases, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The adoption of the lease standard did not result in a cumulative effect adjustment recognized in the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard does not have a material impact to the Partnership’s financial statements.

RentalPropertyHeld  for sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. The Partnership generally considers assets to be held for sale when the transaction has received appropriate corporate authority, and there are no significant contingencies relating to the sale. If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price, net of selling costs, of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the carrying value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying value before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Rental Properties:  Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight‑line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in‑place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

Intangible assets acquired include amounts for in‑place lease values above and below market leases and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in‑place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease‑up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease‑up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers

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leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in‑ place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write‑down to fair value is required.

Impairment: On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties may be impaired. 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 is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved.

Investments in Joint Ventures: The Partnership accounts for its 40%‑50% ownership in the Investment Properties under the equity method of accounting, as it exercises significant influence over, but does not control these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for the Partnership’s share in earnings, cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the Partnership is included on the consolidated statements of income. Generally, the Partnership would discontinue applying the equity method when the investment (and any advances) is reduced to zero and would not provide for additional losses unless the Partnership has guaranteed obligations of the venture or is otherwise committed to providing further financial support for the investee. If the venture subsequently generates income, the Partnership only recognizes its share of such income to the extent it exceeds its share of previously unrecognized losses.

The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control            is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the “primary beneficiary”). Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that equity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and rights to receive the returns from VIE that would be significant to the VIE.

With respect to investments in and advances to the Investment Properties, the Partnership looks to the underlying properties to assess performance and the recoverability of carrying amounts for those investments in a manner similar to direct investments in real estate properties. An impairment charge is recorded if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.

Legal Proceedings:  The Partnership is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise, from time to time, in the ordinary course of business. These matters are frequently covered by insurance. If it is determined that a loss is likely to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is recorded in the financial statements. Both the amount of the loss and the point at which its occurrence is considered likely can be difficult to determine.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other income and loss of approximately $14,918,000 during the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately $14,145,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018,  an increase of  approximately $2,353,000 (15.8%).

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

	Occupancy Date
	February 1, 2020		February 1, 2019
Residential
Units	2,911		2,730
Vacancies	87		57
Vacancy rate	3.0	%	2.1	%
Commercial
Total square feet	108,043		108,043
Vacancy	1,950		1,360
Vacancy rate	1.8	%	1.3	%

	Rental Income (in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2019						2018
	Total			Continuing			Total			Continuing
	Operations			Operations			Operations			Operations
Total rents	$	60,012		$	60,012		$	57,536		$	57,536
Residential percentage		94	%		94	%		94	%		94	%
Commercial percentage		6	%		6	%		6	%		6	%
Contingent rentals	$	629		$	629		$	784		$	784

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Year Ended December 31, 2019 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018:

	Year Ended December 31,				Dollar		Percent
	2019		2018		Change		Change
Revenues
Rental income	$	60,012,174	$	57,535,734	$	2,476,440	4.3%
Laundry and sundry income		465,140		478,330		(13,190)	(2.8%)
		60,477,314		58,014,064		2,463,250	4.2%
Expenses
Administrative		2,495,272		2,204,923		290,349	13.2%
Depreciation and amortization		14,684,248		15,568,973		(884,725)	(5.7%)
Management fee		2,409,151		2,326,225		82,926	3.6%
Operating		5,682,264		5,542,605		139,659	2.5%
Renting		953,043		779,503		173,540	22.3%
Repairs and maintenance		9,191,561		9,187,714		3,847	0.0%
Taxes and insurance		7,790,008		7,485,749		304,259	4.1%
		43,205,547		43,095,692		109,855	0.3%
Income Before Other Income  (Expense)		17,271,767		14,918,372		2,353,395	15.8%
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		607		344		263	76.5%
Interest expense		(12,201,966)		(12,389,680)		187,714	(1.5%)
Income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		1,678,554		1,640,054		38,500	2.3%
Other Income (Expense)		(201,710)		—		(201,710)	0.0%
		(10,724,515)		(10,749,282)		24,767	(0.2%)
Net Income	$	6,547,252	$	4,169,090	$	2,378,162	57.0%

Rental income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $60,012,000, compared to approximately $57,536,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $2,476,000 (4.3%). The factors that can be attributed to this increase are as follows: the acquisition of Mill  Street in 2019 and Hamilton Highland in 2018 resulted in an increase in rental income of approximately $810,000. In addition, rental income has increased at a number of properties due to increased demand and increases in rental rates of approximately 3.4%. The Partnership Properties with the most significant increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street , Hamilton Oaks, Redwood Hills, Westside Colonial, Westgate Apartments, and 9 School Street Associates, with increases of approximately $344,000, $163,000, $153,000, $139,000, $136,000 and $135,000 respectively. Included in rental income is contingent rentals collected on commercial properties. Contingent rentals include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.

Total expenses from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 were approximately $43,206,000 compared to approximately $43,096,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $110,000 (0.3%). Excluding the increase in operating expenses attributable to the acquisition of Mill Street and Hamilton Highland of approximately $2,918,000, operating expenses decreased approximately $442,000 (1.1%). Excluding Mill Street and  Hamilton Highland, factors which contributed to the decrease were a decrease in Depreciation and Amortization expense of approximately $1,226,000 (8.8%), due to fully depreciated assets, partially offset by an increase in Administrative expense of approximately $288,000 (13.7%), primarily due to the installation of new property management software, an increase in Taxes and Insurance of approximately  of $202,000 (2.8%) and an increase in Renting expense of approximately $150,000 (20.5%).

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $12,202,000 compared to approximately $12,390,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of approximately $188,000 (1.5%). Excluding the increase in interest expense attributable to Mill Street and Hamilton Highland of approximately $297,000, there was  a decrease in interest expense of approximately $485,000, (4.1%), primarily due to the paydown of the line of credit. 

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At December 31, 2019, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in seven different Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in the section titled Investment Properties as well as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net income from the Investment Properties was approximately $1,679,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to a net income of approximately $1,640,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase  in income of approximately $39,000 (2.3%). This increase is primarily due to a gain on the sale of real estate of approximately $735,000 in 2019 versus a gain of $4,411,000, offset by a defeasance charge of $3,830,000 in 2018. Included in the income for the year ended December 31, 2019 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $2,587,000. The proportional income for the year ended December 31, 2019 from the investment in Dexter Park is approximately $918,000.

Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $600 compared to approximately $300 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $300.

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $6,547,000 compared to income of approximately $4,169,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase in income of approximately $2,378,000 (57.0%).

Years Ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017

The Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships earned income before interest expense, income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and other income and loss of approximately $14,918,000 during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to approximately $14,145,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of  approximately $773,000 (5.5%).

The rental activity is summarized as follows:

	Occupancy Date
	February 1, 2019		February 1, 2018
Residential
Units	2,730		2,651
Vacancies	57		46
Vacancy rate	2.1	%	1.7	%
Commercial
Total square feet	108,043		108,043
Vacancy	1,360		—
Vacancy rate	1.3	%	0.0	%

	Rental Income (in thousands)
	Year Ended December 31,
	2018						2017
	Total			Continuing			Total			Continuing
	Operations			Operations			Operations			Operations
Total rents	$	57,536		$	57,536		$	52,370		$	52,370
Residential percentage		94	%		94	%		93	%		93	%
Commercial percentage		6	%		6	%		7	%		7	%
Contingent rentals	$	784		$	784		$	642		$	642

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Year Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2017:

	Year Ended December 31,				Dollar		Percent
	2018		2017		Change		Change
Revenues
Rental income	$	57,535,734	$	52,370,221	$	5,165,513	9.9%
Laundry and sundry income		478,330		457,167		21,163	4.6%
		58,014,064		52,827,388		5,186,676	9.8%
Expenses
Administrative		2,204,923		2,008,107		196,816	9.8%
Depreciation and amortization		15,568,973		13,462,395		2,106,578	15.6%
Management fee		2,326,225		2,159,458		166,767	7.7%
Operating		5,542,605		5,227,502		315,103	6.0%
Renting		779,503		632,232		147,271	23.3%
Repairs and maintenance		9,187,714		8,378,639		809,075	9.7%
Taxes and insurance		7,485,749		6,814,089		671,660	9.9%
		43,095,692		38,682,422		4,413,270	11.4%
Income Before Other Income ( Expense)		14,918,372		14,144,966		773,406	5.5%
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		344		1,284		(940)	(73.2%)
Interest (expense)		(12,389,680)		(11,114,146)		(1,275,534)	11.5%
Income (Loss) from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		1,640,054		3,905,827		(2,265,773)	(58.0%)
		(10,749,282)		(7,207,035)		(3,542,247)	49.1%
Net Income	$	4,169,090	$	6,937,931	$	(2,768,841)	(39.9%)

Rental income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $57,536,000, compared to approximately $52,370,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of approximately $5,166,000 (9.9%). The factors that can be attributed to this increase are as follows: the acquisition of Hamilton Highland in 2018 and Woodland Park in 2017 resulted in an increase in rental income of approximately $2,916,000. In addition, rental income has increased at a number of properties due to increased demand and increases in rental rates of approximately 4.4%. The Partnership Properties with the most significant increases in rental income include 62 Boylston Street , 1144 Commonwealth Street, Hamilton Oaks, Westgate Apartments, 9 School Street Associates, and Westside Colonial with increases of approximately $288,000, $220,000, $198,000, $141,000, $128,000 and $122,000 respectively. Included in rental income is contingent rentals collected on commercial properties. Contingent rentals include such charges as bill backs of common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and utility charges.

Total expenses from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 were approximately $43,095,000 compared to approximately $38,682,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of approximately $4,413,000 (11.4%). Excluding the increase in operating expenses attributable to the acquisition of Hamilton Highland and Woodland Park of approximately $4,163,000, operating expenses increased approximately $251,000 (0.7%). Excluding  Hamilton Highland and Woodland Park, factors which contributed to the increase were an increase in repairs and maintenance expense of approximately $434,000 (5.3%), an increase  in taxes and insurance expense of approximately $202,000 (3.0%), partially offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $595,000 (4.9%).

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $12,390,000 compared to approximately $11,114,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of approximately $1,276,000 (11.5%). Excluding the increase in interest expense attributable to Hamilton Highland and Woodland Park of approximately $1,113,000, there was  an increase in interest expense of approximately $163,000, (1.5%).

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At December 31, 2018, the Partnership has between a 40% and 50% ownership interests in nine different Investment Properties. See a description of these properties included in the section titled Investment Properties as well as Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of the financial information of each Investment Property.

As described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Partnership’s share of the net income  from the Investment Properties was approximately $1,640,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to a net income of approximately $3,906,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease in income of approximately $2,266,000 (58.0%). This decrease is primarily due to a defeasance charge of approximately $3,830,000 incurred in connection with the refinancing of the property known as Dexter Park, and a gain on the sale  of real estate of approximately $4,411,000 on the sale of 16 units at Hamilton Bay Apartments LLC, and 16 units at Hamilton 1025 LLC, compared to a gain of approximately $6,141,000 on the sale of 29 units at Hamilton Bay Apartments, 20 units at Hamilton 1025 LLC, and 1 unit at Hamilton Bay LLC for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Included in the income for the year ended December 31, 2018 is depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $2,558,000. The proportional loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 from the investment in Dexter Park is approximately $819,000.

Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $300 compared to approximately $1,300 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of approximately $1000.

As a result of the changes discussed above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $4,169,000 compared to income of approximately $6,938,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease in income of approximately $2,769,000 (39.9%).

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES    

The Partnership’s principal sources of cash during 2019 were the collection of rents, the proceeds from the line of credit, proceeds from a mortgage for the purchase of Mill Street, and the refinancing of Captain Parker. In 2018, the principal sources of cash were the collection of rents, the proceeds from the line of credit and the refinancing proceeds from Hamilton Park Towers, LLC. The majority of cash and cash equivalents of $7,546,324 at December 31, 2019 and $9,059,901 at December 31, 2018 were held in interest bearing accounts at creditworthy financial institutions.

This decrease in cash of $1,513,577 at December 31, 2019 is summarized as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Cash provided by operating activities	$	22,448,895	$	25,631,546
Cash  (used in) investing activities		(29,277,643)		(2,436,827)
Cash  provided by (used in) financing activities		14,062,201		(16,895,800)
Repurchase of Depositary Receipts, Class B and General Partner Units		(4,050,137)		—
Distributions paid		(4,696,893)		(4,477,923)
Net  increase (decrease)  in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,513,577)	$	1,820,996

The change in cash provided by operating activities is due to various factors, including recent acquisitions, a change in income and distribution from joint ventures, and other factors. The decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily due to the purchase of Mill Street and to improvements in rental properties, partially offset by distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures. The change in cash used in financing activities is primarily due to the proceeds from the line of credit, partially offset by the pay down of the mortgage note payable used for the purchase of Hamilton Highlands.

During 2019, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships completed improvements to certain of the Properties at a total cost of approximately $3,898,000. These improvements were funded from cash reserves and, to some extent, escrow accounts established in connection with the financing or refinancing of the applicable Properties. These sources have been adequate to fully fund improvements. The most significant improvements were made at Captain Parker, 62 Boylston Street, Hamilton Oaks, Redwood Hills , 9 School Street, and Hamilton Green,  at a cost of $878,000,

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$442,000,  $412,000, $338,000, $264,000, and $227,000 respectively. The Partnership plans to invest approximately $4,000,000 in capital improvements in 2020.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Mill Street Development, LLC, collectively referred to  as Mill Street,  wholly-owned subsidiaries of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of $59,550,000 . Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan. The closing costs were approximately $237,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $1,282,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $136,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of an initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20,

On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, Hamilton Highlands, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership, purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts.  The sale was consummated pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Webster Green Apartments, LLC, the prior owner of the Property, and The Hamilton Companies, Inc., an affiliate of the Partnership, which agreement was subsequently assigned by Hamilton to the Purchaser.  In connection with the purchase, Hamilton Highlands entered into an Assumption and Modification Agreement dated as of March 29, 2018 with Brookline Bank pursuant to which Hamilton Highlands assumed a note dated as of January 14, 2016 in the principal amount of $21,500,000 and various agreements relating to the note including a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing dated as of January 14, 2016. The purchase price was $34,500,000, consisting of a payment of approximately $13,000,000 in cash and the assumption of the note and mortgage. Hamilton Highlands funded $5,000,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $8,000,000 by drawing on an existing line of credit.

On March 12, 2018, the loan for 659 Worcester Road was refinanced with Brookline Bank in the amount of $6,083,683. The loan is due on March 12, 2023. Interest only until March 12, 2021. Commencing in April, 2021, monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $32,427 are being made based on an assumed amortization period of thirty (30) years. The loan bears a fixed annual rate equal to 4.87%. The proceeds of the new loan were used to pay off the existing loan. The closing costs were approximately $69,000.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Partnership received distributions of approximately $3,896,000 from the investment properties of which $2,000,000 was from Dexter Park.

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In 2019, the Partnership paid a total distribution of an aggregate $38.40 per Unit ($1.28 per Receipt) for a total payment of $4,696,893 in 2019. In 2018, the Partnership paid total distributions of an aggregate of $36.00 per Unit ($1.20 per Receipt) for a total payment of $4,477,923. In January 2020, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution of $9.60 per Unit ($0.32 per Receipt), payable on March 31, 2020.

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit.  The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the  applicable margin of 2.5%. The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017 and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000. The Partnership drew down the line of credit to partially fund the purchases of Woodland Park in 2017 and Webster Green in 2018. The line was paid down in full in the first quarter of 2019.

On December 19, 2019, the Partnership drew down on the line of credit in the amount of $20,000,000, used in conjunction with the purchase of Mill Street Apartments. On December 20, 2019, the Partnership paid down $2,000,000. As of December 31, 2019, the line  of credit had an outstanding balance of $18,000,000.

The Partnership anticipates that cash from operations and interest bearing accounts will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, make required debt payments and to finance current improvements to its properties. The Partnership may also sell or refinance properties. The Partnership’s net income and cash flow may fluctuate dramatically from year to year as a result of the sale or refinancing of properties, increases or decreases in rental income or expenses, or the loss of significant tenants.

Off‑Balance Sheet Arrangements—Joint Venture Indebtedness

As of December 31, 2019, the Partnership had a 40%‑50% ownership interest in seven Joint Ventures, which all have mortgage indebtedness except Hancock 1025, and Hamilton Essex Development. We do not have control of these partnerships and therefore we account for them using the equity method of consolidation. At December 31, 2019, our proportionate share of the non‑recourse debt before unamortized deferred financing costs related to these investments was approximately $71,127,000. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2019, we are subject to contractual payment obligations as described in the table below.

				Payments due by period
		2020		2021		2022		2023		2024		Thereafter		Total
Contractual Obligations
Long -term debt
Mortgage debt	$	4,673,306	$	2,472,175	$	2,697,120	$	102,559,033	$	10,965,011	$	159,853,210	$	283,219,855
Line of Credit		18,000,000				—		—		—		—		18,000,000
Total Contractual Obligations	$	22,673,306	$	2,472,175	$	2,697,120	$	102,559,033	$	10,965,011	$	159,853,210	$	301,219,855

We have various standing or renewable service contracts with vendors related to our property management. In addition, we have certain other contracts we enter into in the ordinary course of business that may extend beyond one year. These contracts are not included as part of our contractual obligations because they include terms that provide for cancellation with insignificant or no cancellation penalties.

See Notes 5 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of mortgage notes payable. The Partnership has no other material contractual obligations to be disclosed.

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ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and equity prices. In pursuing its business plan, the primary market risk to which the Partnership is exposed is interest rate risk. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets may affect the spread between the Partnership’s yield on invested assets and cost of funds and, in turn, its ability to make distributions or payments to its investors.

As of December 31, 2019, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have approximately $450,475,000 in long-term debt, substantially all of which require payment of interest at fixed rates. Accordingly, the fair value of these debt instruments is affected by changes in market interest rates. This long term debt matures through 2035. Including the line of credit, the Partnership, its Subsidiary Partnerships and the Investment Properties collectively have variable rate debt of $48,571,000 as of December 31, 2019 ranged from LIBOR plus 195 basis points to LIBOR plus 350 basis points. Assuming interest- rate caps are not in effect, if market rates of interest on the Partnership’s variable rate debt increased or decreased by 100 basis points, then the increase or decrease in interest costs on the Partnership’s variable rate debt would be approximately $386,000 annually and the increase or decrease in fair value of the Partnership’s fixed rate debt as of December 31, 2019 would be approximately $15,000,000. For information regarding the fair value and maturity dates of these debt obligations,  See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Mortgage Notes Payable,” Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Fair Value Measurements” and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.”

For additional disclosure about market risk, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors That May Affect Future Results”.

ITEM 8.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The financial statements of the Partnership appear on pages F‑1 through F‑2 of this Form 10‑K and are indexed herein under Item 15(a)(1).

ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  We have evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures to determine whether they are effective in ensuring that the disclosure of required information is timely made in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This evaluation was made under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of our General Partner as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10‑K. The CEO and CFO have concluded, based on their reviews, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a‑15(e), are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a‑15(f) and 15‑15(f) under the Exchange Act. We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013)”. Based on that assessment and those criteria, our management, with the participation of the CEO and CFO of the General Partner concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2019.

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We believe that 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.

The effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 has been audited by Miller Wachman LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2019 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION  

On February 24, 2019, Harold Brown, the owner of 75% of the outstanding voting securities of NewReal Inc., the general partner, of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership died. As a result, Mr. Brown’s estate currently holds voting control over the NewReal shares.

Effective as of February 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner, NewReal Inc. elected Jameson Brown as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of New Real to fill the vacancy created by the death of Harold Brown, who served as both the Treasurer and a director of NewReal.

Jameson Brown, the son of Harold Brown, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of New Real, Inc. the General Partner of the Partnership. Jameson joined The Hamilton Company in 2009 after graduating from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Management. Since joining the company, Jameson has worked in various departments, including Leasing, Maintenance, and Property Management, Development and Acquisitions.  He is currently the Co-Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of Hamilton. Prior to joining the company, Jameson worked as a third party real estate agent in Boston.

In addition to his current role of Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Hamilton, Jameson’s responsibilities include the analysis of investment and development opportunities, negotiating acquisitions, handling due diligence, and representing the owner through the construction and development process. He also continues to hold direct property management responsibilities over several properties in the portfolio, while staying involved in companywide management and leasing decisions.

PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Our General Partner, New Real, Inc. is a Massachusetts corporation wholly owned by the Estate of Harold Brown and by Ronald Brown,. Harold Brown and his brother Ronald Brown were individual general partners of the Partnership until May 1984, when NewReal, Inc. replaced them as the sole General Partner of the Partnership. The General Partner is responsible for making all decisions and taking all action deemed by it necessary or appropriate to conduct the business of the Partnership. 

The General Partner engages The Hamilton Company, Inc. to manage the properties of the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships. The Hamilton Company, Inc. is wholly owned by the Estate of Harold Brown. See “Item 11. Executive Compensation” for information concerning fees paid by the Partnership to The Hamilton Company during 2019.

Because the General Partner has engaged The Hamilton Company as the manager for the Properties, the General Partner has no employees.

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The directors of the General Partner are Ronald Brown, Jameson Brown, Guilliaem Aertsen, David Aloise, Andrew Bloch, Eunice Harps, Sally Michael, and Robert Somma. The directors of the General Partner hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified. 

Ronald Brown and Jameson Brown hold all of the executive officer positions of the General Partner. The executive officers of the General Partner serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

On June 14, 2001, the Board of Directors of the General Partner created an Audit Committee, in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act, consisting of three members, and approved the charter of the Audit Committee. As of July 1, 2014, the Audit Committee consisted of Guilliaem Aertsen, David Aloise, and Eunice Harps. Mr. Aertsen resigned from the Audit Committee in June, 2018, and currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Hamilton Company, Inc. The Board of Directors of the General Partner has determined that David Aloise is an audit committee financial expert, as that term is defined in Item 407 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S‑K. 

The following table sets forth the name and age of each director and officer of the General Partner and each such person’s principal occupation and affiliation during the preceding five years.

Name and Position	Age	Other Position
Ronald Brown, President and Director (since 1984)	84	Co‑General Partner since the Partnerships formation in 1977. Associate, Hamilton Realty Company (since 1967); President, Treasurer, Clerk and Director of R. Brown Partners Inc. (since 1985), a real estate management company; Member, Greater Boston Real Estate Board (since 1981); Director, Brookline Chamber of Commerce (since 1978); Trustee of Reservations (since 1988); Director, Brookline Music School (1997‑2004); President, Brookline Chamber of Commerce (1990‑1992); Director, Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation (1990‑1993); President, Brookline Property Owner’s Association (1981‑1990); Trustee, Brookline Hospital (1982‑1989); Director, Brookline Symphony Orchestra (1996‑2002); Director and Treasurer, Brookline Greenspace Alliance (since 1999). Mr. Brown is a graduate of Northeastern University earning a B.A. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management. Based on Mr. Brown’s ownership interest in the Partnership, ownership interest in the Partnership’s General Partner, years of experience in the real estate industry and as a long standing member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Brown has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Jameson Brown, Treasurer and Director (since 2019)	32	Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc.  Manager and developer of Residential  and Commercial Real Estate.( Since 2018);  Vice President, Acquisitions and Property Management, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (2016-2018);Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (2014-2016);Trustee, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation ( since 2011); Chairman, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation (2011-2016). Mr. Brown is a graduate of Tulane University, earning a B.A. degree in Management. Based on Mr. Brown’s experience in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Brown has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

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Name and Position	Age	Other Position
Guilliaem Aertsen, IV, Director (since 2002)	72	Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Hamilton Company, Inc. ( since June, 2018). Chief Executive Officer, Aertsen Ventures LLC (since 1999) a private venture capital firm focused on early stage companies engaged in technology, real estate and distressed financial assets; Director and CFO of CineCast LLC (2000‑2012); Member of Premier Capital LLC (since 2000); Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (since 1997) a partnership of corporate investors, housing sponsors and public agencies engaged in the financing of affordable housing and community development projects in Massachusetts and New England; Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Old South Church (1992‑2002); Executive Vice President and member of the senior management group of BankBoston Corporation (1996‑ 1998); Executive and management assignments including corporate lending, real estate, capital markets, venture capital and asset management Bank Boston Corporation (1973‑1998). Mr. Aertsen is a graduate of Harvard University. Based on Mr. Aertsen’s familiarity with the Partnership as a member of the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Audit Committee, his experience as a director with several other companies and his banking, management and financial expertise, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Aertsen has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
David Aloise, Director (since 2007)	65	Director and Chairman of the Partnership’s Audit Committee. Founder and principal of Aloise & Associates, LLC (since 2000) a consulting firm that provides advisory, training and credit risk management services; BankBoston Corporation (1979‑2000) Director of Commercial Loan Workout, Managing Director Small Business Banking, Vice President Restructured Real Estate, Vice President C & I Loan Workout; Board of Trustees New England Banking Institute; Advisory Board Member Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC; Senior Advisor to Eaton Vance Bank Loan Mutual Fund Group; Member of the Turnaround Management Association. Mr. Aloise is a graduate of Boston College and the National Commercial Lending Graduate School, University of Oklahoma. Based on Mr. Aloise’s experience in banking, credit markets, small business management and business turnarounds, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Aloise has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Andrew Bloch, Director (since 2019)	57	Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc. Manager and developer of Residential and Commercial Real Estate ( Since 2018); Chief Financial Officer, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (1998-2018);Vice President, Hamilton Financial, The Hamilton Company, Inc. (1996-1997); Mr. Bloch is a graduate of Hobart College, earning a B.A. degree in Economics and a graduate of Bentley University, earning a M.B.A. degree. Based on Mr. Bloch’s experience in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Bloch has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

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Name and Position	Age	Other Position
Eunice Harps, Director (since 2014)	70	Director and member of the Partnership’s Audit Committee. Director of Credit Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (1999-2017) a private financier of affordable housing and community development throughout Massachusetts; BankBoston Corporation (1984‑1998) Vice President Senior Manager, Capital Markets Credit, Vice President, Troubled Debt Restructuring Team; Steering Committee NEWIRE (1993‑1995), Board of Directors Chair YW Boston; Board Member of Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation (2015-2017). Ms. Harps is a graduate of Boston University earning a B.A. and M.B.A. degrees. Based on Ms. Harps’ experience in banking, credit review and affordable housing, the Board of Directors concluded that Ms. Harps has the requisite experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Sally Michael, Director (since 2019)	57	Director of the General Partner. Managing Partner of the Boston office of the law firm Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. A member of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Home. Is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Ms. Michael is a graduate of Brandies University, earning a B.A. degree, and holds a J.D. degree from Suffolk University. Based on Ms.Michael’s experience providing legal representation to companies in the real estate industry, the Board of Directors concluded that Ms. Michael has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Robert Somma, Director (since 2019)	75	Director of the General Partner. Mr. Somma is a bankruptcy attorney in private practice. Mr. Somma is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, is admitted to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the American College of Bankruptcy. Mr. Somma has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General and a Federal bankruptcy judge in Massachusetts. Mr. Somma holds a B.A. degree from the College of The Holy Cross, and  J.D. degree from Northeastern University. Based on Mr. Somma’s experience providing legal advice to companies in various industries, the Board of Directors concluded that Mr. Somma has the requisite experience, qualifications, capabilities and skills necessary to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Partnership’s directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Partnership’s equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports of ownership changes and changes in ownership of the Partnership. Officers, directors and greater‑than‑10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Partnership with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 furnished to the Partnership under Rule 16a‑3(e) of the Securities Exchange Act during its most recent fiscal year, Forms 5 furnished to the Partnership with respect to its most recent fiscal year and any written representations received by the Partnership from persons required to file such forms, all of the following persons — either officers, directors or beneficial owners of more than ten percent of any class of equity of the company registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act — filed on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Partnership, its General Partner and Hamilton, the Partnership’s management company, have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which constitutes a “Code of Ethics” as defined by the SEC and applies to executive officers as well as to all other employees. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available in

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the “NERA” section of the management company’s website at www.thehamiltoncompany.com. To the extent required by the rules of the SEC, the Partnership and its related entities will disclose amendments to and waivers from the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in the same place on the aforementioned website.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee of NewReal Inc., which is the General Partner of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership , is currently comprised of David Aloise, and Eunice Harps, each of whom is an independent director of NewReal. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter. 

The Partnership’s management, which consists of NERA’s General Partner, is responsible for the preparation of the Partnership’s financial statements and for maintaining an adequate system of internal controls and processes for that purpose. Miller Wachman LLP (“Miller Wachman”) acts as the Partnership’s independent auditor and is responsible for conducting an independent audit of the Partnership’s annual financial statements and the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), and issuing a report on the results of their audit. The Audit Committee is responsible for providing independent, objective oversight of both of these processes.

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 with management of the Partnership and with representatives of Miller Wachman. As a result of these discussions, the Audit Committee believes that NERA maintains an effective system of accounting controls that allow it to prepare financial statements that fairly present the Partnership’s financial position and results of its operations. Discussions with Miller Wachman also included the matters required by Statement on Auditing Standard No. 16 (Communications with Audit Committee).

In addition, the Audit Committee reviewed the independence of Miller Wachman. We received written disclosures and a letter from Miller Wachman regarding its independence as required by Independent Standards Board Standards No. 1 and discussed this information with Miller Wachman.

Based on the foregoing, the Audit Committee has recommended that the audited financial statements of the Partnership for the year ended December 31, 2019 be included in the Partnership’s annual report on form 10‑K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

David Aloise
Eunice Harps

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The Partnership does not have “Executive Compensation.” As more fully described below, the Partnership employs a management company to which it pays management fees and administrative fees.

The Partnership is not required to and did not pay any compensation to its officers or the officers and directors of the General Partner in 2019. As more fully described below, the Partnership employs a management company which is solely responsible for performing all management and policy making functions for the Partnership. The only compensation paid by the Partnership to any person or entity is in the form of management fees and administrative fees paid to the General Partner, or any management entity employed by the General Partner, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement.

Specifically, the Partnership Agreement provides that the General Partner, or any management entity employed by the General Partner, is entitled to a management fee equal to 4% (2% at Dexter Park and 3% at Linewt) of the rental and other operating income from the Partnership Properties and a mortgage servicing fee equal to 0.5% of the unpaid principal balance of any debt instruments received, held and serviced by the Partnership (the “Management Fee”). The Partnership Agreement also authorizes the General Partner to charge to the Partnership its cost for employing

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professionals to assist with the administration of the Partnership Properties (the “Administrative Fees”). The Administrative Fee is not charged against the Management Fee. In addition, upon the sale or disposition of any Partnership Properties, the General Partner, or any management entity which is the effective cause of such sale, is entitled to a commission equal to 3% of the gross sale price (the “Commission”), provided that should any other broker be entitled to a commission in connection with the sale, the commission shall be the difference between 3% of the gross sale price and the amount to be paid to such broker.

The General Partner has engaged The Hamilton Company to operate and manage the Partnership, and in accordance with the Partnership Agreement, the Management Fee, the Administrative Fees and the Commission are paid to Hamilton. See “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.” The total Management Fee paid to Hamilton during 2019 was approximately $2,409,000. The management services provided by Hamilton include but are not limited to: collecting rents and other income; approving, ordering and supervising all repairs and other decorations; terminating leases, evicting tenants, purchasing supplies and equipment, financing and refinancing properties, settling insurance claims, maintaining administrative offices and employing personnel. In addition, the Partnership had engaged the former president of Hamilton as a consultant to provide asset management services to the Partnership, for which the Partnership paid $37,000 in 2018. The Partnership did not have a written agreement with this individual.

In 2019, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships paid administrative fees to Hamilton of approximately $1,702,000 inclusive of construction supervision and architectural fees of approximately $924,000, repairs and maintenance service fees of approximately $392,000, legal fees of approximately $252,000, renting commissions of approximately $9,000 and $125,000 for accounting services. In addition,  the Partnership paid $24,000 to Ronald Brown for construction supervision services.

Additionally, the Hamilton Company received approximately $986,000 from the 40‑50% owned Investment Properties of which approximately $664,000 was the management fee, approximately $104,000 was for construction supervision and architectural fees, approximately $60,000 was for maintenance services, $121,000 for rental commissions, and $37,000 for legal services. The Advisory Committee held four meetings during 2019, and a total of $20,500 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings. Additionally, the Audit Committee held four meetings in 2019 and a total of $24,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The Board of Directors of our General Partner does not have a compensation committee. No member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner was at any time in 2019 or at any other time an officer or employee of the General Partner, and no member had any relationship with the Partnership requiring disclosure as a related‑person transaction under Item 404 of Regulation S‑K. No officer of the General Partner has served on the board of directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has or has had one or more executive officers who served as a member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner at any time in 2019.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

As of March 9, 2020, except as listed below, the General Partner was not aware of any beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Class A Units or the Depositary Receipts, other than Computershare, which, under the Deposit Agreement, as Depositary, is the record holder of the Class A Units exchanged for Depositary Receipts. As of March 9, 2020, pursuant to the Deposit Agreement, Computershare was serving as the record holder of the Class A Units with respect to which 2,863,480 Depositary Receipts had been issued to approximately 1,744  holders. As of March 9  , 2020, there were issued and outstanding 2,011 Class A Units (not including the Depositary Receipts) held by 138 unit holders, 23,147 Class B Units and 1,218 General Partnership Units held by the persons listed below. During 2019, 1,375 Class A Units were exchanged for Depositary Receipts.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding each class of Partnership Units beneficially owned as of December 31, 2019 by (i) each person known by the Partnership to beneficially own more than 5% of any class of Partnership Units, (ii) each director and officer of the General Partner and (iii) all directors and officers of the General

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Partner as a group. For purposes of this table, all Depositary Receipts are included as if they were converted back into Class A Units. The inclusion in the table below of any Units deemed beneficially owned does not constitute an admission that the named persons are direct or indirect beneficial owners of such Units. Unless otherwise indicated, each person listed below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the Units listed.

	Class A				Class B				General Partnership
			% Of				% Of				% Of
	Number of		Outstanding		Number of		Outstanding		Number of		Outstanding
	Units		Units		Units		Units		Units		Units
	Beneficially		Beneficially		Beneficially		Beneficially		Beneficially		Beneficially
Directors and Officers	Owned		Owned		Owned		Owned		Owned		Owned
Jameson Brown	20	(1)(5)(7)	0.02%	(1)(5)(7)	17,728	(2)	75	%(2)
c/o New England Realty Associates
Limited Partnership
39 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust					—		—		(3)		100  % (3)
c/o Saul Ewing LLP
131 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
HBC Holdings, LLC		(1)		(1)		(2)		(2)	—		—
39 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Ronald Brown	2,999	(4) (7)	3.07	% (4) (7)	5,794		25	%		(3)	100	%(3)
c/o New England Realty Associates
Limited Partnership
39 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Guilliaem Aertsen	—		—		—		—		—		—
175 West Brookline Street
Boston, MA 02118
David Aloise	—		—		—		—		—		—
241 Cottage Park Road
Winthrop, MA 02152
Andrew Bloch	—		—		—		—		—		—
6 Oxbow Road
Wayland,MA. 01778
Eunice Harps	—		—		—		—		—		—
5 Holyoke Street #1
Boston, MA 02116
Sally Michael		(1) (5)(6)		(1) (5)(6)		(2)		(2)		(3)	100	%(3)
4 Park Road
Sharon.MA. 02067
Robert Somma		(1) (5)(6)		(1) (5)(6)		(2)		(2)		(3)	100	%(3)
11 Low Street
Newbury,MA. 01951
NewReal, Inc.	333		0.34	%	—		—		1,220		100	%
39 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
All directors and officers as a group	31,603	(8)	32.39	% (8)	23,636	(9)	100	% (9)		(3)	100	%(3)
5% Owners that are not Directors and Officers
Maura Brown	5,420		5.55	%	—		—		—		—
39 Brighton Avenue
Alston, MA 02134

(1) As of December 31, 2019, 507,849 Depositary Receipts are held of record by HBC Holdings, LLC (HBC). Jameson Brown, Sally Michael and Robert Somma are the managers of HBC with joint voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly, Mr. Brown, Mr. Somma and Ms. Michael may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by HBC. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one‑thirtieth of a Class A Unit, HBC was deemed to beneficially own approximately 16,928 Class A Units. (Approximately 17.35% of the outstanding Class A Units).

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(2) Consists of Class B Units held by HBC. See Note (1) above. Jameson Brown, Robert Somma and Sally Michael as Managers, have voting and investment power over the Class B Units held by the LLC, subject to the provisions of the LLC, and thus may be deemed to beneficially own the Class B Units held by HBC.

(3) Since The Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust and Ronald Brown were the controlling stockholders, executive officers and directors of NewReal, Inc., they may have been deemed to beneficially own all of the General Partnership Units held of record by NewReal, Inc. Sally Michael and Robert Somma are the trustees of the Harold Brown 2013 Revocable Trust.

(4) Consists of 89,960 Depositary Receipts held of record jointly by Ronald Brown and his wife. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one‑thirtieth of a Class A Unit, Ronald Brown may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 2,999 Class A Units. (Approximately 3.07% of the outstanding Class A Units).

(5) Consists of 143,750 Depositary Receipts held by the Harold Brown 2009 Irrevocable Trust FBO Jameson Brown. Sally Michael, Robert Somma, and Jameson Brown  are trustees of the  trust with joint voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly, Ms. Michael, Mr. Somma and Mr. Brown may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by the Trusts. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one thirtieth of a Class A Unit, the Trusts collectively may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 9,583 Class A Units. (Approximately 4.91% of the outstanding Class A Units).

(6) Consists of 143,750 Depositary Receipts held by the Harold Brown 2009 Irrevocable Trust FBO Harley Brown. Sally Michael and Robert Somma are trustees of the trust with joint voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly, Mr. Somma and Ms. Michael may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by the Trusts. Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of one thirtieth of a Class A Unit, the Trusts collectively may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 9,583 Class A Units. (Approximately 4.91% of the outstanding Class A Units).

(7) Does not include 62,190 Depositary Receipts held by the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation. Jameson Brown and Ronald Brown are trustees of the foundation and jointly have voting and dispositive control over the Depositary Receipts. Accordingly,  the Browns may be deemed to beneficially own the Depositary Receipts held by the Foundation Because a Depositary Receipt represents beneficial ownership of on thirtieth of a Class A Unit, the Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 2,073 Class A Units. (Approximately 2.12% of the outstanding Class A Units).

(8) Consists of the Class A Units described in Notes (1) (2) above, plus New Real, Inc. and Ronald Brown, as indicated in the table.

(9) Includes the Class B Units described in Note (2) above.

On November 13, 2000, the Partnership adopted a Policy for Establishment of Rule 10b5‑1 Trading Plans. Pursuant to this Policy, the Partnership authorized its officers, directors and certain employees, shareholders and affiliates who are deemed “insiders” of the Partnership to adopt individual plans for trading the Partnership’s securities (“Trading Plans”), and established certain procedural requirements relating to the establishment, modification and termination of such Trading Plans.  The Partnership does not have any securities authorized for issuance pursuant to any equity compensation plans.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

There are no family relationships among any of our directors. Mr. Aloise and Ms. Harps representing a majority of our directors are determined to be independent under the rules of the NYSE Amex Exchange and the SEC. The board holds regularly scheduled meetings.

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The Partnership’s written policy with respect to the review and approval of related party transactions is governed by the Partnership Agreement which assigns the Advisory Committee with the responsibility to approve or reject all proposed acquisitions and investments with or from the General Partner or an Affiliate. Related Parties are identified by the Officers of the management company and material transactions are reported to and reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.

The Partnership invested approximately $34,885,000 in seven limited liability companies formed to acquire Investment Properties. The Partnership has a 40%‑ 50% ownership interest in each of these limited liability companies accounted for on the equity method of consolidation. The majority stockholder of the General Partner owns between 47.6% and 59% and five current and former employees of the management company own between 0% and 2.4% in each of the Investment Properties. See Note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for a description of the Investment Properties.

See also “Item 2. Properties,” “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant” and “Item 11. Executive Compensation” for information regarding the fees paid to The Hamilton Company, an affiliate of the General Partner.

ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Miller Wachman LLP served as the Partnership’s independent accountants for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and has reported on the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements. Aggregate fees rendered to Miller Wachman LLP for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	2019		2018
Audit Fees
Recurring annual audits and quarterly reviews	$	316,000	$	306,000
Subtotal		316,000		306,000
Other Audit Related Fees (a)		—		25,000
Tax Fees
Recurring tax compliance for the Partnership, 19 subsidiary Partnerships and 18 General Partnerships		105,000		95,000
Subtotal		105,000		95,000
Other Fees		—		—
Total Fees	$	421,000	$	426,000

The Audit Committee’s charter provides that it has the sole authority to review in advance and grant any pre‑approvals of (i) all auditing services to be provided by the independent auditor, (ii) all significant non‑audit services to be provided by the independent auditors as permitted by Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (iii) all fees and the terms of engagement with respect to such services. All audit and non‑audit services performed by Miller Wachman during fiscal 2019 and 2018 were pre‑approved pursuant to the procedures outlined above.

(a) Audit of revenues and certain expenses and review of proforma financial information of significant acquisition.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)1. Financial Statements:

The following Financial Statements are included in this Form 10‑ K:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules:

Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

(b)Exhibits:

The exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K are listed in the Exhibit Index included herewith.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Partners of
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership  

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“the Partnership”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in partners’ capital and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). We also have audited the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Partnership maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

Basis for Opinion

The Partnership’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. 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.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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 (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (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 receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) 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/ Miller Wachman LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1993

Boston, Massachusetts

March 12, 2020

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 NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31,
	2019		2018
ASSETS
Rental Properties	$	278,363,988	$	230,511,263
Cash and Cash Equivalents		7,546,324		9,059,901
Rents Receivable		484,610		762,923
Real Estate Tax Escrows		446,781		495,824
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets		6,021,544		4,219,749
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures		1,430,402		1,985,680
Total Assets	$	294,293,649	$	247,035,340
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable	$	281,771,246	$	252,370,843
Notes Payable		18,000,000		2,000,000
Distribution and Loss in Excess of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture		19,970,089		18,351,562
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		4,274,267		3,927,889
Advance Rental Payments and Security Deposits		8,101,835		6,009,056
Total Liabilities		332,117,437		282,659,350
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 3 and 9)		—		—
Partners’ Capital 121,978 and 124,386 units outstanding in 2019 and 2018 respectively		(37,823,788)		(35,624,010)
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$	294,293,649	$	247,035,340

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

	Year Ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2017
Revenues
Rental income	$	60,012,174	$	57,535,734	$	52,370,221
Laundry and sundry income		465,140		478,330		457,167
		60,477,314		58,014,064		52,827,388
Expenses
Administrative		2,495,272		2,204,923		2,008,107
Depreciation and amortization		14,684,248		15,568,973		13,462,395
Management fee		2,409,151		2,326,225		2,159,458
Operating		5,682,264		5,542,605		5,227,502
Renting		953,043		779,503		632,232
Repairs and maintenance		9,191,561		9,187,714		8,378,639
Taxes and insurance		7,790,008		7,485,749		6,814,089
		43,205,547		43,095,692		38,682,422
Income Before Other Income (Expense)		17,271,767		14,918,372		14,144,966
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		607		344		1,284
Interest expense		(12,201,966)		(12,389,680)		(11,114,146)
Income from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		1,678,554		1,640,054		3,905,827
Other (Loss)		(201,710)		—		—
		(10,724,515)		(10,749,282)		(7,207,035)
Net Income	$	6,547,252	$	4,169,090	$	6,937,931
Net Income per Unit	$	53.48	$	33.52	$	55.77
Weighted Average Number of Units Outstanding		122,422		124,386		124,392

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

	Units						Partner’s Capital
	Limited		General		Treasury		Limited				General
	Class A	Class B	Partnership	Subtotal	Units	Total	Class A		Class B		Partnership		Total
Balance January 1, 2017	144,180	34,243	1,802	180,225	55,816	124,409	$	(27,407,924)		(6,475,961)		(340,840)	$	(34,224,725)
Distribution to Partners	—	—	—	—				(6,388,668)		(1,517,309)		(79,858)		(7,985,835)
Stock Buyback	—	—	—	—	23	(23)		(34,038)		(8,084)		(426)		(42,548)
Net Income	—	—	—	—				5,550,345		1,318,207		69,379		6,937,931
Balance December 31 , 2017	144,180	34,243	1,802	180,225	55,839	124,386	$	(28,280,285)	$	(6,683,147)	$	(351,745)	$	(35,315,177)
Distribution to Partners	—	—	—	—	—	—		(3,582,339)		(850,805)		(44,779)		(4,477,923)
Stock Buyback	—	—	—	—		—		—		—		—		—
Net Income	—	—	—	—	—	—		3,335,272		792,127		41,691		4,169,090
Balance December 31, 2018	144,180	34,243	1,802	180,225	55,839	124,386	$	(28,527,352)	$	(6,741,825)	$	(354,833)	$	(35,624,010)
Distribution to Partners	—	—	—	—	—	—		(3,757,514)		(892,410)		(46,969)		(4,696,893)
Stock Buyback	—	—	—	—	2,408	(2,408)		(3,240,181)		(769,458)		(40,498)		(4,050,137)
Net Income	—	—	—	—	—	—		5,237,802		1,243,978		65,473		6,547,252
Balance December 31, 2019	144,180	34,243	1,802	180,225	58,247	121,978	$	(30,287,245)	$	(7,159,715)	$	(376,827)	$	(37,823,788)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$	6,547,252	$	4,169,090	$	6,937,931
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		14,684,248		15,568,973		13,462,395
Amortization of deferred finance costs		338,201		216,069		192,944
(Income)   from investments in joint ventures		(1,678,554)		(1,640,054)		(3,905,827)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Proceeds from unconsolidated joint ventures		445,000		7,517,432		7,463,750
Decrease (Increase)   in rents receivable		278,313		(170,878)		(24,418)
Increase  (Decrease)  in accounts payable and accrued expense		346,378		587,379		(400,368)
Decrease  in insurance recovery receivable		—		—		329,493
Decrease (Increase)  in real estate tax escrow		49,043		(7,428)		(43,771)
(Increase) Decrease  in prepaid expenses and other assets		(653,767)		(863,767)		(716,583)
Increase in advance rental payments and security deposits		2,092,781		254,730		306,316
Total Adjustments		15,901,643		21,462,456		16,663,931
Net cash provided by operating activities		22,448,895		25,631,546		23,601,862
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Distribution in excess of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		3,450,781		16,012,954		542,241
(Investment)  in unconsolidated joint ventures		(43,422)		(1,118,717)		(2,746,991)
Improvement of rental properties		(3,897,872)		(4,117,770)		(5,795,148)
Purchase of Rental Property		(28,787,130)		(13,213,294)		(44,989,328)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(29,277,643)		(2,436,827)		(52,989,226)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Payment of financing costs		(446,459)		(148,004)		(304,529)
Proceeds of mortgage notes payable		—		83,684		22,250,000
Proceeds of notes payable		20,000,000		—		41,000,000
Payment of note payable		(4,000,000)		(15,000,000)		(24,000,000)
Principal payments of mortgage notes payable		(1,491,340)		(1,831,480)		(1,754,516)
Stock buyback		(4,050,137)		—		(42,548)
Distributions to partners		(4,696,893)		(4,477,923)		(7,985,835)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		5,315,171		(21,373,723)		29,162,572
Net (Decrease) Increase  in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(1,513,577)		1,820,996		(224,792)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of period		9,059,901		7,238,905		7,463,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of period	$	7,546,324	$	9,059,901	$	7,238,905

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Line of Business:  New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (“NERA” or the “Partnership”) was organized in Massachusetts in 1977. NERA and its subsidiaries own 29 properties which include 21 residential buildings and properties;  4 mixed use residential, retail and office properties;  3 commercial properties, and individual units at one condominium complex. These properties total 2,892 apartment units, 19 condominium units and 108,043 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, the Partnership also owns a  40-50% interest in 7 residential and mixed use properties consisting of 688 apartment units, 12,500 square feet of commercial space and a 50 car parking lot. The properties are located in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Basis of Presentation: The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation  of the financial statements in conformity with 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 reported period. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s historical experience that are believed to be reasonable at the time. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement. The Partnership’s critical accounting policies are those which require assumptions to be made about matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material effect on the Partnership’s financial results. Judgements and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions and circumstances.

Principles of Consolidation:  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NERA and its subsidiaries. NERA has a 99.67% to 100% ownership interest in each subsidiary except for the seven limited liability companies (the “Investment Properties” or “Joint Ventures”) in which the Partnership has a 40 ‑ 50% ownership interest. The consolidated group is referred to as the “Partnership”. Minority interests are not recorded, since they are insignificant. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Partnership accounts for its investment in the above‑mentioned Investment Properties using the equity method of consolidation. (See Note 14: Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).

The Partnership accounts for its investments in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Generally, the Partnership would discontinue applying the equity method when the investment (and any advances) is reduced to zero and would not provide for additional losses unless the Partnership has guaranteed obligations of the venture or is otherwise committed to providing further financial support for the investee. If the investment subsequently generates income, the Partnership only recognizes its share of such income to the extent it exceeds its share of previously unrecognized losses. In 2013 and beyond, the carrying values of  certain  investments fell below zero. We intend to fund our share of the investments’ future operating deficits should the need arise. However, we have no legal obligation to pay for any of the liabilities of such investments nor do we have any legal obligation to fund operating deficits. (See Note 14: Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.)

The authoritative guidance on consolidation provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIE (the “primary beneficiary”). Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that equity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the

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following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and rights to receive the returns from VIE that would be significant to the VIE.

Impairment:  On an annual basis management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Partnership’s rental properties or investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries may be impaired. In addition to identifying   any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment. The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Partnership’s intent and ability to hold property. 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 is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Partnership’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved.

Revenue Recognition: Rental income from residential and commercial properties is recognized over the term of the related lease. For residential tenants, amounts 60 days in arrears are charged against income. The commercial tenants are evaluated on a case by case basis. Certain leases of the commercial properties provide for increasing stepped minimum rents, which are accounted for on a straight‑line basis over the term of the lease. Contingent rent for commercial properties are received from tenants for certain costs as provided in the lease agreement. The costs generally include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and recoverable costs. Rental concessions are also accounted for on the straight‑line basis.

Above‑market and below‑market lease values for acquired properties are initially recorded based on the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in‑place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in‑place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above‑market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below‑market fixed‑rate renewal options for below‑market leases. The capitalized above‑market lease values for acquired properties are amortized as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining term of the respective leases, and the capitalized below‑market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining initial terms plus the terms of any below‑market fixed‑rate renewal options of the respective leases.

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 modifies the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract: the lessee and the lessor. ASU 2016-02 provides new guidelines that change the accounting for leasing arrangements for lessees, whereby their rights and obligations under substantially all leases, existing and new, are capitalized and recorded on the balance sheet. For lessors, however, the new standard remains generally consistent with existing guidance, but has been updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”).

Under this standard, the Partnership evaluates the non-lease components (lease arrangements that include common area maintenance services) with related lease components (lease revenues). If both the timing and pattern of

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transfer are the same for the non-lease component and related lease component, the lease component is the predominant component. The Partnership elected an allowed practical expedient. For (i) operating lease arrangements involving real estate that include common area maintenance services and (ii) all real estate arrangements that include real estate taxes and insurance costs, we present these amounts within lease revenues in our consolidated statements of income. We record amounts reimbursed by the lessee in the period in which the applicable expenses are incurred.

We adopted this guidance for our interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method, applying the transition provisions at the beginning of the period of adoption rather than at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. We elected the allowable practical expedients as permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to not reassess whether arrangements contain leases, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The adoption of the lease standard did not result in a cumulative effect adjustment recognized in the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard does not have a material impact to the Partnership’s financial statements.

Rental Properties: Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; improvements and additions which improve or extend the life of the assets are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the asset and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is included in income. Fully depreciated assets are removed from the accounts. Rental properties are depreciated by both straight‑line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. Upon acquisition of rental property, the Partnership estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities assumed, generally consisting of the fair value of (i) above and below market leases, (ii) in‑place leases and (iii) tenant relationships. The Partnership allocates the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. The Partnership records goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase (if any) if the net assets acquired/liabilities assumed exceed the purchase consideration of a transaction. In estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Partnership considers information obtained about each property as a result of its due diligence and marketing and leasing activities, and utilizes various valuation methods, such as estimated cash flow projections utilizing appropriate discount and capitalization rates, estimates of replacement costs net of depreciation, and available market information. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in‑place lease values and tenant relationship values, which are based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Partnership’s overall relationship with the respective tenant. Factors to be considered by management in its analysis of in‑place lease values include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease‑up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases at market rates during the expected lease‑up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, management considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. Characteristics considered by management in valuing tenant relationships include the nature and extent of the Partnership’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of in‑place leases are amortized to expense over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles are amortized to expense over the anticipated life of the relationships.

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property may be impaired, an analysis of the value is prepared. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows are compared to the asset’s carrying value to determine if a write‑down to fair value is required.

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Leasing Fees: Leasing fees are capitalized and amortized on a straight‑line basis over the life of the related lease. Unamortized balances are expensed when the corresponding fee is no longer applicable.

Deferred Financing Costs:  Costs incurred in obtaining financing are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related indebtedness. Deferred financing costs are presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability to which they relate, except deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facility, which are presented in prepaid expenses and other assets. In all cases, amortization of such costs is included in interest expense and was approximately $338,000,  $216,000 and $193,000 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively.

Income Taxes:  The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that NERA and its subsidiaries are entitled to tax treatment as partnerships. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes have been recorded (See Note 13).

Cash Equivalents:  The Partnership considers cash equivalents to be all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less.

Segment Reporting:  Operating segments are revenue producing components of the Partnership for which separate financial information is produced internally for management. Under the definition, NERA operated, for all periods presented, as one segment.

Comprehensive Income:  Comprehensive income is defined as changes in partners’ equity, exclusive of transactions with owners (such as capital contributions and dividends). NERA did not have any comprehensive income items in 2019, 2018, or 2017 other than net income as reported.

Income (Loss) Per Depositary Receipt:  Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3-for-1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10-to-1 to 30-to-1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one‑thirtieth (1/₃₀) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership. All references to Depositary Receipts in the report are reflective of the 3‑ for‑1 forward split.

Income Per Unit: Net income per unit has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of units outstanding during each period presented. The Partnership has no dilutive units and, therefore, basic net income is the same as diluted net income per unit (see Note 7). 

Concentration of Credit Risks and Financial Instruments:  The Partnership’s properties are located in New England, and the Partnership is subject to the general economic risks related thereto. No single tenant accounted for more than 5% of the Partnership’s revenues in 2019, 2018, or 2017. The Partnership makes its temporary cash investments with high‑credit quality financial institutions. At December 31, 2019, substantially all of the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were held in interest‑bearing accounts at financial institutions, earning interest at rates from 0.01% to 0.95%. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively approximately $7,407,000 and $10,784,000 of cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits included in prepaid expenses and other assets exceeded federally insured amounts.

Advertising Expense: Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $281,950,  $226,523 and $201,040 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

RentalPropertyHeld  for sale: When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Partnership discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. The Partnership generally considers assets to be held for sale when the transaction has received appropriate corporate authority, and there

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are no significant contingencies relating to the sale. If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price, net of selling costs, of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the carrying value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Partnership decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used. A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying value before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Interest Capitalized:  The Partnership follows the policy of capitalizing interest as a component of the cost of rental property when the time of construction exceeds one year. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 there was no capitalized interest.

Extinguishment of Debt:  When existing mortgages are refinanced with the same lender and it is determined that the refinancing is substantially different then they are recorded as an extinguishment of debt. However if it is determined that the refinancing is substantially the same then they are recorded as an exchange of debt. All refinancing qualify as extinguishment of debt.

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

NOTE 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES 

As of December 31, 2019, the Partnership and its Subsidiary Partnerships owned 2,892 residential apartment units in 25 residential and mixed‑use complexes (collectively, the “Apartment Complexes”). The Partnership also owns 19 condominium units in a residential condominium complex, all of which are leased to residential tenants (collectively referred to as the “Condominium Units”). The Apartment Complexes and Condominium Units are located primarily in the metropolitan Boston area of Massachusetts.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2019, the Partnership and Subsidiary Partnerships owned a commercial shopping center in Framingham, commercial buildings in Newton and Brookline and mixed‑use properties in Boston, Brockton and Newton, all in Massachusetts. These properties are referred to collectively as the “Commercial Properties.”

The Partnership also owned a 40% to 50% ownership interest in seven residential and mixed use complexes (the “Investment Properties”) at December 31, 2019 with a total of 688 units, accounted for using the equity method of consolidation. See Note 14 for summary information on these investments.

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Rental properties consist of the following:

	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		Useful Life
Land, improvements and parking lots	$	86,693,759	$	72,547,547	15	-	40	years
Buildings and improvements		252,896,183		221,697,939	15	-	40	years
Kitchen cabinets		17,376,841		12,134,519	5	-	10	years
Carpets		10,976,972		7,591,591	5	-	10	years
Air conditioning		573,389		603,149	5	-	10	years
Laundry equipment		709,210		327,643	5	-	7	years
Elevators		1,885,265		1,839,590	20	-	40	years
Swimming pools		1,092,194		444,629	10	-	30	years
Equipment		17,391,731		12,919,389	5	-	30	years
Motor vehicles		178,847		216,260			5	years
Fences		38,482		38,213	5	-	15	years
Furniture and fixtures		8,235,292		7,013,845	5	-	7	years
Smoke alarms		505,835		528,097	5	-	7	years
Total fixed assets		398,554,000		337,902,411
Less: Accumulated depreciation		(120,190,012)		(107,391,148)
	$	278,363,988	$	230,511,263

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							Cost
			Initial Cost to				Capitalized		Gross Amount at Which								Years
Property Name	Encumbrances		Partnerships(1)				Subsequent to		Carried at Close of Period								Built/	Depreciable
Type	(First				Buildings		Acquisition(2)				Buildings				Accumulated		Redecorated	Lives
Location	Mortgages)		Land		Improvements		Improvements		Land		Improvements		Totals		Depreciation		Date Acquired	Years
Boylston Downtown L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts	$	37,526,355	$	2,112,000	$	8,593,109	$	9,472,008	$	2,112,000	$	18,065,117	$	20,177,117	$	13,711,733	July 1995	(3)
Brookside Associates LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts	$	2,393,123	$	684,000	$	3,116,000	$	434,650	$	684,000	$	3,550,650	$	4,234,650	$	2,437,790	Oct. 2000	(3)
Clovelly Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Nashua, New Hampshire	$	4,160,000	$	177,610	$	1,478,359	$	1,630,368	$	177,610	$	3,108,727	$	3,286,337	$	2,343,274	Sept. 1977	(3)
Commonwealth 1137 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts	$	3,750,000	$	342,000	$	1,367,669	$	1,032,076	$	342,000	$	2,399,745	$	2,741,745	$	1,881,160	July 1995	(3)
Commonwealth 1144 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts	$	14,780,000	$	1,410,000	$	5,664,816	$	4,080,451	$	1,410,000	$	9,745,267	$	11,155,267	$	6,793,741	July 1995	(3)
Executive Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Framingham, Massachusetts	$	2,415,000	$	91,400	$	740,360	$	1,455,692	$	91,400	$	2,196,052	$	2,287,452	$	1,416,671	Sept. 1977	(3)
Hamilton Battle Green LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts	$	4,251,347	$	1,341,737	$	8,457,497	$	137,011	$	1,341,737	$	8,594,508	$	9,936,245	$	2,993,941	Jun. 2011	(3)
Hamilton Cypress LLC  Commercial- 1031  Exchange Brookline,Massachusetts	$	—	$	2,362,596	$	4,613,985	$	(15,711)	$	2,362,596	$	4,598,274	$	6,960,870	$	1,436,449	Oct. 2008	(3)
Hamilton Green Apartments, LLC Residential Apartments Andover, Massachusetts	$	35,233,819	$	16,054,336	$	44,794,438	$	(8,468,758)	$	16,054,336	$	36,325,680	$	52,380,016	$	10,519,175	Jul. 2013	(3)
Hamilton Highlands, LLC Residential  Apartments  Needham,Massachsetts	$	20,570,836		6,815,522		27,262,087		483,597		6,815,522		27,745,684		34,561,206		2,961,729	Mar. 2018	(3)
Hamilton Linewt LLC Commercial 1031  Exchange Newton,Massachusetts	$	—	$	884,042	$	2,652,127	$	134,614	$	884,042	$	2,786,741	$	3,670,783	$	842,583	Nov. 2007	(3)
Hamilton Oaks Associates LLC Residential Apartments Brockton, Massachusetts	$	11,925,000	$	2,175,000	$	12,325,000	$	3,690,689	$	2,175,000	$	16,015,689	$	18,190,689	$	11,136,328	Dec. 1999	(3)
Highland Street Apartments, L.P. Residential Apartments Lowell, Massachusetts	$	1,050,000	$	156,000	$	634,085	$	346,681	$	156,000	$	980,766	$	1,136,766	$	699,783	Dec. 1996	(3)
Linhart L.P.  Residential / Commercial  Newton,Massachusetts	$	—	$	385,000	$	1,540,000	$	1,613,782	$	385,000	$	3,153,782	$	3,538,782	$	2,493,281	Jan. 1995	(3)
Mill Street Gardens, LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts	$	31,000,000		9,798,478		43,568,912		2,500,000		9,798,478		46,068,912		55,867,390		84,419	Dec. 2019	(3)
Mill Street Development,Woburn, Massachusetts		—		1,375,000		1,125,000		1,875		1,375,000		1,126,875		2,501,875		1,211	Dec. 2019	(3)
NERA Dean St. Associates LLC Residential Apartments Norwood, Massachusetts	$	5,687,000	$	1,512,000	$	5,701,480	$	1,144,138	$	1,512,000	$	6,845,618	$	8,357,618	$	4,280,075	Jun. 2002	(3)
North Beacon 140 L.P. Residential Apartments Boston, Massachusetts	$	6,937,000	$	936,000	$	3,762,013	$	2,516,151	$	936,000	$	6,278,164	$	7,214,164	$	4,899,010	July 1995	(3)
Olde English Apartments L.P. Residential Apartments Lowell, Massachusetts	$	3,080,000	$	46,181	$	878,323	$	926,901	$	46,181	$	1,805,224	$	1,851,405	$	1,286,893	Sept. 1977	(3)
Redwood Hills L.P. Residential Apartments Worcester,Massachusetts	$	6,743,000	$	1,200,000	$	4,810,604	$	4,787,863	$	1,200,000	$	9,598,467	$	10,798,467	$	6,443,200	July 1995	(3)
Residences at Captain Parkers LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts	$	20,750,000	$	6,247,153	$	24,954,777	$	2,015,170	$	6,247,153	$	26,969,947	$	33,217,100	$	6,071,499	Sept. 2015	(3)
River Drive L.P Residential Apartments Danvers, Massachusetts	$	3,465,000	$	72,525	$	587,777	$	1,032,211	$	72,525	$	1,619,988	$	1,692,513	$	913,256	Sept. 1977	(3)
Riverside Apartments  Condominium Units Watertown Massachustts	$	—	$	23,346	$	190,807	$	96,682	$	23,346	$	287,489	$	310,835	$	248,364	Sept. 1977	(3)
School St Assoc LLC Residential Apartments Framingham, Massachusetts	$	13,968,691	$	4,686,728	$	18,746,911	$	(369,769)	$	4,686,728	$	18,377,142	$	23,063,870	$	10,582,758	Apr. 2003	(3)
WRF Associates LLC Strip Mall  Framingham, Massachusetts	$	6,083,684	$	3,280,000	$	4,920,000	$	72,337	$	3,280,000	$	4,992,337	$	8,272,337	$	3,399,768	May 1999	(3)
WCB Associates LLC Residential Apartments Brockton, Massachusetts	$	7,000,000	$	1,335,000	$	7,565,501	$	2,493,490	$	1,335,000	$	10,058,991	$	11,393,991	$	7,064,497	Dec. 1999	(3)
Westate Apartments Burlington LLC Residential Apartments Burlington, Massachusetts	$	2,500,000	$	44,965	$	4,478,687	$	269,798	$	44,965	$	4,748,485	$	4,793,450	$	2,686,999	Sept. 2004	(3)
Westgate Apartments LLC Residential Apartments Woburn, Massachusetts	$	15,700,000	$	461,300	$	2,424,636	$	6,201,555	$	461,300	$	8,626,191	$	9,087,491	$	5,366,389	Sept. 1977	(3)
Woodland Park Apartments LLC Residential Apartments Newton Massachusetts	$	22,250,000	$	9,114,334	$	35,874,994	$	884,238	$	9,114,334	$	36,759,232	$	45,873,566	$	5,194,036	July 2017	(3)
	$	283,219,855	$	75,124,253	$	282,829,954	$	40,599,790	$	75,124,253	$	323,429,744	$	398,554,000	$	120,190,012

(1) The initial cost to the Partnerships represents both the balance of mortgages assumed in September 1977, including subsequent adjustments to such amounts, and subsequent acquisitions at cost.

(2) Net of retirements.

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(3) In 2019, rental properties were depreciated over the following estimated useful lives:

Assets	Life
Buildings and Improvements	10	-	40	years
Other Categories of Assets	5	-	15	years

A reconciliation of rental properties and accumulated depreciation is as follows:

	December 31,
	2019		2018		2017
Rental Properties
Balance, Beginning	$	337,902,411	$	311,951,597	$	263,659,293
Additions:
Buildings, improvements and other assets		62,267,137		38,160,379		50,784,476
		400,169,548		350,111,976		314,443,769
Deduct:
Write-offs of retired or disposed assets		1,615,548		12,209,565		2,492,172
Rental properties held for sale and/or sold
Balance, Ending	$	398,554,000	$	337,902,411	$	311,951,597
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance, Beginning	$	107,391,148	$	104,797,803	$	94,196,482
Add:
Depreciation for the year		14,414,411		14,802,911		13,093,493
		121,805,559		119,600,714		107,289,975
Deduct
Accumulated depreciation of retired or disposed assets		1,615,547		12,209,566		2,492,172
Balance, Ending	$	120,190,012	$	107,391,148	$	104,797,803

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Mill Street Development, LLC,  collectively referred to  as Mill Street, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of $59,550,000 in cash. Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan. The closing costs were approximately $237,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $1,282,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $136,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of the initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain financial conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20, 2019.

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On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, Hamilton Highlands, LLC (“Hamilton Highlands”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts.  The sale was consummated pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Webster Green Apartments, LLC, the prior owner of the Property, and The Hamilton Companies, Inc., an affiliate of the Partnership, which agreement was subsequently assigned by Hamilton to Hamilton Highlands.

In connection with the purchase, the Hamilton Highlands entered into an Assumption and Modification Agreement dated as of March 29, 2018 with Brookline Bank pursuant to which the Hamilton Highlands assumed a note dated as of January 14, 2016 in the principal amount of $21,500,000 and various agreements relating to the Note including a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing dated as of January 14, 2016 The purchase price was $34,500,000, consisting of a payment of approximately $13,000,000 in cash and the assumption of the note and mortgage. Hamilton Highlands funded $5,000,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $8,000,000 by drawing on an existing line of credit. The closing costs were approximately $141,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $502,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $40,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

On July 6, 2017, Woodland Park Partners, LLC, a newly formed subsidiary of the Partnership, purchased the Woodland Park Apartments, a 126-unit apartment complex located at 264-290 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts (the “Property”), for a purchase price of $45,600,000. The closing costs were approximately $64,000. To fund the purchase price, the Partnership borrowed $25,000,000 under its outstanding line of credit with KeyBank, NA, and $16,000,000 from HBC Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company controlled by Harold Brown and  the Partnership’s cash reserves. On September 29, 2017, the Partnership obtained a mortgage on Woodland Park. The new mortgage is $22,250,000, interest is fixed at 3.79% for 10 years, interest only for the first 5 years, and the mortgage to be amortized over 30 years. The closing costs associated with the financing were approximately $176,000.  From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $541,000 for in-place leases, and approximately $42,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 24 months respectively.

NOTE 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Partnership’s properties are managed by an entity that is owned by the majority shareholder of the General Partner. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts of rental revenue and laundry income on the majority of the Partnership’s properties and 3% on Linewt. Total fees paid were approximately $2,409,000,  $2,326,000 and $2,159,000 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The Partnership Agreement permits the General Partner or Management Company to charge the costs of professional services (such as counsel, accountants and contractors) to NERA. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, approximately

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$1,702,000,  $1,380,000 and $882,000, was charged to NERA for legal, accounting, construction, maintenance, rental and architectural services  supervision of capital improvements and brokerage commissions. Of the 2019 expenses referred to above, approximately $392,000 consisted of repairs and maintenance,  $377,000 of administrative expense,   and $9,000 of rental commissions. Approximately $924,000 of expenses for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects were capitalized in rental properties. Additionally in 2019, the Hamilton Company received approximately $986,000 from the Investment Properties of which approximately $664,000 was the management fee, approximately $104,000 was for construction, architectural services and supervision of capital projects, approximately $121,000 for rental commissions, approximately $60,000 was for maintenance services, and approximately $37,000 was for administrative services. The management fee is equal to 4% of gross receipts rental income on the majority of investment properties and 2% on Dexter Park.

The Partnership reimburses the management company for the payroll and related expenses of the employees who work at the properties. Total reimbursement was approximately $3,384,000,  $3,347,000 and $3,463,000 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Management Company maintains a 401K plan for all eligible employees whereby the employees may contribute the maximum allowed by law. The plan also provides for discretionary contributions by the employer. In 2019, the Partnership accrued $45,000 for the employer’s match contribution to the plan. See Note 15. There were no employer contributions during 2018 and 2017. 

Bookkeeping and accounting functions are provided by the Management Company’s accounting staff, which consists of approximately 14 people. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 the Management Company charged the Partnership $125,000 per year for bookkeeping and accounting services included in administrative expenses above. 

The former President of the Management Company performed asset management consulting services and received an asset management fee from the Partnership. The Partnership did not have a written agreement with this individual. At June 29, 2018, the individual resigned his position.

During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 this individual received a fee of $37,500 in 2018, and $75,000 for 2017.

To fund the purchase of Woodland Park as mentioned in Note 2, the Partnership borrowed $16,000,000  from HBC Holding LLC, on July 16, 2017, with interest only  at 4.75%.  The loan was fully paid off through the financing of Woodland Park as of December 31, 2017. The total interest expense  incurred was approximately $182,000.

The Partnership has invested in seven limited partnerships, which have invested in mixed use residential apartment complexes. The Partnership has a 40% to 50% ownership interest in each investment property. The other investors, as of December 31, 2019,  are the Estate of Harold Brown, and five current and previous employees of the Management Company. The Brown Family related entities’ ownership interest is between 47.6% and 59  %. See Note 14 for a description of the properties and their operations. 

The Advisory Committee held 4 meetings during 2019, and a total of $20,500 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings. Additionally, the Audit Committee held 4 meetings in 2019 and a total of $24,000 was paid for attendance and participation in such meetings. 

See Note 8 for information regarding the repurchase of Class B and General Partnership Units.

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NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS

Approximately $2,936,000 and $2,571,000 of security deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The security deposits and escrow accounts are restricted cash.

Included in prepaid expenses and other assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018 is approximately $501,000 and $477,000, respectively, held in escrow to fund future capital improvements.

Intangible assets on the acquisitions of Mill Street Apartments and Webster Green Apartments are included in prepaid expenses and other assets. Intangible assets are approximately $1,382,000 net of accumulated amortization of approximately $178,000 and approximately $152,000 net of accumulated amortization of approximately $959,000 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Financing fees in association with the line of credit of approximately $36,000 and $78,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $93,000 and $50,000 at December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.

NOTE 5. MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

Mortgages Payable

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the mortgages payable consisted of various loans, all of which were secured by first mortgages on properties referred to in Note 2. At December 31, 2019, the interest rates on these loans ranged from 3.59% to 5.81%, payable in monthly installments aggregating approximately $1,266,000, including principal, to various dates through 2035. The majority of the mortgages are subject to prepayment penalties. At December 31, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 4.51%. The effective rate of 4.58% includes the amortization expense of deferred financing costs. See Note 12 for fair value information. The Partnership’s mortgage debt and the mortgage debt of its unconsolidated joint ventures generally is non‑recourse except for customary exceptions pertaining to misuse of funds and material misrepresentations.

Financing fees of approximately $1,449,000 and $1,341,000 are net of accumulated amortization of approximately $1,411,000 and $1,248,000  at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which offset the Mortgage Notes Payable.

The Partnership has pledged tenant leases as additional collateral for certain of these loans.

Approximate annual maturities at December 31, 2019 are as follows:

2020—current maturities	$	4,673,000
2021		2,472,000
2022		2,697,000
2023		102,559,000
2024		10,965,000
Thereafter		159,853,000
		283,219,000
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs		1,448,000
	$	281,771,000

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On December 20, 2019, Mill Street Gardens, LLC  and Mill Street Development LLC, collectively referred to as Mill Street, wholly-owned subsidiaries of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) closed on a Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 2019 with Ninety-Three Realty Limited Partnership (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Mill Street acquired Country Club Garden Apartments, a 181 unit apartment complex located at 57 Mill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts (the “Property”) for an aggregate purchase price of $59,550,000 . Mill Street funded $18,000,000 of the purchase price out of an existing line of credit, $10,550,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $31,000,000 from the proceeds of the Loan. The closing costs were approximately $237,000. From the purchase price, the Partnership allocated approximately $1,282,000 for in- place leases, and approximately $136,000 to the value of tenant relationships. These amounts are being amortized over 12 and 36 months respectively.

On December 20, 2019, Mill Street entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC providing for a loan (the “Loan”) in the maximum principal amount of $35,000,000, consisting of an initial advance of $31,000,000 and a subsequent advance of up to $4,000,000 if certain conditions are met. Interest on the Note is payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of: (i) 3.586% per annum with respect to the initial advance and (ii) the greater of (A) the sum of the market spread rate and the interpolated (based on the remaining term of the Loan) US Treasury rate at the time of the advance and (B) 3.500% with respect to any subsequent advance.  The principal amount of the Note is due and payable on January 1, 2035.  The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Property and is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated December 20, 2019. 

On May 31, 2019, Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”), entered into a Mortgage Note with Strategy Funding Corp., LLC in the principal amount of $20,750,000. Interest only payments on the Note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 4.05% per annum, and the principal amount of the Note is due and payable on June 1, 2029. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Captain Parker apartment complex located at 125 Worthen Road and Ryder Lane, Lexington, Massachusetts pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2019. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2019. Captain Parker used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $20,071,000. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a prepayment penalty of approximately $202,000.  This expense is included in other expense on the consolidated statement of income.

On March 29, 2018, Hamilton Highlands, LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership, purchased Webster Green Apartments, a 79 unit apartment complex located at 755-757 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts. The purchase was consummated pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Webster Green Apartments, LLC, the prior owner of the Property, and The Hamilton Companies, Inc., an affiliate of the Partnership, which agreement was subsequently assigned to Hamilton Highlands.

In connection with the purchase, Hamilton Highlands entered into an Assumption and Modification Agreement dated as of March 29, 2018 with Brookline Bank pursuant to which Hamilton Highlands assumed a note dated as of January 14, 2016 in the principal amount of $21,500,000 and various agreements relating to the Note including a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing dated as of January 14, 2016.  The purchase price was $34,500,000, consisting of a payment of approximately $13,000,000 in cash and the assumption of the Note and Mortgage. Hamilton Highlands funded $5,000,000 of the cash portion of the purchase price out of cash reserves and the remaining $8,000,000 by drawing on an existing line of credit.

On March 12, 2018, the loan for 659 Worcester Road was refinanced with Brookline Bank in the amount of $6,083,683. The loan is due on March 12, 2023. Interest only until March 12, 2021. Commencing in April, 2021, monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $32,427 are being made based on an assumed amortization

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period of thirty (30) years. The loan bears a fixed annual rate equal to 4.87%. The proceeds of the new loan were used to pay off the existing loan. The closing costs were approximately $69,000.

On September 29, 2017, Woodland Park Partners LLC, ( “Woodland Park”), entered into a Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (the “Lender”). The manager of Woodland Park is NewReal, Inc. the general partner of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”).  The Partnership is the sole member of Woodland Park. The Loan Agreement provides for a term loan (the “Loan”) in the principal amount of $22,250,000.  The Loan is due on October 1, 2027 (the “Due Date”), unless the due date is accelerated in accordance with the Loan’s terms, with interest only through October 1, 2022. Borrowings under the loan will bear interest at the rate of 3.79%.  The closing costs were approximately $116,000.

Line of Credit

On July 31, 2014, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit.  The term of the line was for three years with a floating interest rate equal to a base rate of the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent per annum, or (c) the LIBOR Rate for a period of one month plus 1% per annum, plus the  applicable margin of 2.5%.The agreement originally expired on July 31, 2017, and was extended until October 31, 2020. The costs associated with the line of credit extension were approximately $128,000. 

The Partnership drew down the line of credit to partially fund the purchases of Woodland Park in 2017 and Webster Green in 2018. The line was paid down in full in the first quarter of 2019.

On December 19, 2019, the Partnership drew down on the line of credit in the amount of $20,000,000, used in conjunction with the purchase of Mill Street Apartments. On December 20, 2019, the Partnership paid down $2,000,000. As of December 31, 2019, the line  of credit had an outstanding balance of $18,000,000.

The line of credit may be used for acquisition, refinancing, improvements, working capital and other needs of the Partnership. The line may not be used to pay dividends, make distributions or acquire equity interests of the Partnership.

The line of credit is collateralized by varying percentages of the Partnership’s ownership interest in 23 of its subsidiary properties and joint ventures. Pledged interests range from 49% to 100% of the Partnership’s ownership interest in the respective entities.

The Partnership paid fees to secure the line of credit. Any unused balance of the line of credit is subject to a fee ranging from 15 to 20 basis points per annum. The Partnership paid approximately $48,000 during the year ended December 31, 2019.

The line of credit agreement has several covenants, such as providing cash flow projections and compliance certificates, as well as other financial information. The covenants include, but are not limited to the following: maintain a leverage ratio that does not exceed 65%; aggregate increase in indebtedness of the subsidiaries and joint ventures should not exceed $15,000,000; maintain a tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) of a minimum of $150,000,000; a minimum ratio of net operating income to total indebtedness of at least 9.5%; debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.6 to 1, as well as other items. The Partnership is in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2019.

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NOTE 6. ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS

The Partnership’s residential lease agreements may require tenants to maintain a one-month advance rental payment and/or a security deposit. At December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively, amounts received for prepaid rents of approximately $1,965,000 and $2,255,000 are included in cash and cash equivalents, and security deposits of approximately $2,936,000 and $2,571,000 are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and are restricted cash.

NOTE 7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

The Partnership has two classes of Limited Partners (Class A and B) and one category of General Partner. Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, distributions to holders of Class B Units and General Partnership Units must represent 19% and 1%, respectively, of the total units outstanding. All classes have equal profit sharing and distribution rights, in proportion to their ownership interests.

Effective January 3, 2012, the Partnership authorized a 3‑for‑1 forward split of its Depositary Receipts listed on the NYSE Amex and a concurrent adjustment of the exchange ratio of Depositary Receipts for Class A Units of the Partnership from 10‑to‑1 to 30‑to‑1, such that each Depositary Receipt represents one‑thirtieth (1/₃₀) of a Class A Unit of the Partnership.

In January 2020, the Partnership approved a quarterly distribution to its Class A Limited Partners and holders of Depositary Receipts of record as of March 15, 2020 and payable on March 31, 2020, of $9.60 per unit ($0.32 per receipt).

In 2019,regular quarterly distributions of $9.60.per unit,($0.32 per receipt),were paid in March, June, September, and December.

In 2018, regular quarterly distributions of $9.00 per unit ($0.30 per receipt) were paid in March, June, September and December.

The Partnership has entered into a deposit agreement with an agent to facilitate public trading of limited partners’ interests in Class A Units. Under the terms of this agreement, the holders of Class A Units have the right to exchange each Class A Unit for 30 Depositary Receipts. The following is information per Depositary Receipt:

	Year Ended
	December 31,
	2019		2018
Net Income per Depositary Receipt	$	1.78	$	1.12
Distributions per Depositary Receipt	$	1.28	$	1.20

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NOTE 8. TREASURY UNITS

Treasury Units at December 31, 2019 are as follows:

Class A	46,597
Class B	11,067
General Partnership	583
	58,247

On August 20, 2007, NewReal, Inc., the General Partner authorized an equity repurchase program (“Repurchase Program”) under which the Partnership was permitted to purchase, over a period of twelve months, up to 300,000 Depositary Receipts (each of which is one‑tenth of a Class A Unit). Over time, the General Partner has authorized increases in the equity repurchase program. On March 10, 2015, the General Partner authorized an increase in the Repurchase Program to 2,000,000 Depository Receipts and extended the Program for an additional five years from March 31, 2015 until March 31, 2020. On March 9, 2020, the General Partner extended the program for an additional five years from March 31,2020 to March 31,2025.The Repurchase Program requires the Partnership to repurchase a proportionate number of Class B Units and General Partner Units in connection with any repurchases of any Depositary Receipts by the Partnership based upon the 80%,  19% and 1% fixed distribution percentages of the holders of the Class A, Class B and General Partner Units under the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restate Contract of Limited Partnership. Repurchases of Depositary Receipts or Partnership Units pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made by the Partnership from time to time in its sole discretion in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions. From August 20, 2007 through December 31, 2019, the Partnership has repurchased 1,423,109 Depositary Receipts at an average price of $28.31 per receipt (or $849.30 per underlying Class A Unit), 3,530 Class B Units and 186 General Partnership Units, both at an average price of $ 1,024.08 per Unit, totaling approximately $44,324,000 including brokerage fees paid by the Partnership.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Partnership purchased a total of 57,803 Depositary Receipts. The average price was $56.05 per receipt or  $1,681.50 per unit. The total cost including commission was $3,240,181. The Partnership was required to repurchase 457.6 Class B Units and 24.1 General Partnership units at a cost of $769,458 and $40,498 respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Partnership did not purchase any Depositary Receipts.

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Partnership is involved in various ordinary routine litigation incidental to their business. The Partnership either has insurance coverage or provides for any uninsured claims when appropriate. The Partnership is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings..

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NOTE 10. RENTAL INCOME

During the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 94% of rental income was related to residential apartments and condominium units with leases of one year or less. The majority of these leases expire in June, July and August. Approximately 6% was related to commercial properties, which have minimum future annual rental income on non‑cancellable operating leases at December 31, 2019 as follows:

	Commercial
	Property Leases
2020	$	2,826,000
2021		2,291,000
2022		1,871,000
2023		1,117,000
2024		459,000
Thereafter		680,000
	$	9,244,000

The aggregate minimum future rental income does not include contingent rentals that may be received under various leases in connection with common area charges and real estate taxes. Aggregate contingent rentals from continuing operations were approximately $629,000,  $784,000 and $642,000 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively. Staples and Trader Joes, tenants at Staples Plaza are approximately 29% of the total commercial rental income.

The following information is provided for commercial leases:

	Annual base				Percentage of
	rent for		Total square feet	Total number of	annual base rent for
Through December 31,	expiring leases		for expiring leases	leases expiring	expiring leases
2020	$	232,238	12,982	14	8	%
2021		835,995	40,586	7	29	%
2022		580,954	15,330	9	20	%
2023		444,280	13,591	6	15	%
2024		623,739	20,709	11	21	%
2025		64,657	1,106	1	2	%
2026		—	—	—	—	%
2027		—	—	—	—	%
2028		—	—	—	—	%
2029		142,450	3,850	1	5	%
2030		—	—	—	—	%
2031		—	—	—	—	%
Totals	$	2,924,313	108,154	49	100	%

Rents receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $240,000 and $532,000 at December 31, 2019 and 2018. Included in rents receivable at December 31, 2019 is approximately $106,000 resulting from recognizing rental income from non‑cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight‑line basis. The majority of this amount is for long‑term leases at 62 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Rents receivable at December 31, 2019 also includes approximately $112,000 representing the deferral of rental concession primarily related to the residential properties.

NOTE 11. CASH FLOW INFORMATION

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, cash paid for interest was approximately $11,876,000,  $12,243,000 and $10,589,000 respectively. Cash paid for state income taxes was approximately $80,000,  $76,000 and $61,000 during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively. In 2018, the Partnership  was involved in a non-cash financing activity of approximately $21,000,000 in connection with the purchase of Webster Green Apartments. In 2019, the Partnership  was involved in a non-cash financing activity of approximately $31,000,000 in connection with the purchase of Mill Street Apartments.

NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, we do not have any significant financial assets or financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements. 

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

At December 31, 2019 and 2018 the carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and notes payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were representative of their fair values due to the short‑term nature of these instruments or, the recent acquisition of these items. 

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, we estimated the fair value of our mortgages payable and other notes based upon quoted market prices for the same (Level 1) or similar (Level 2) issues when current quoted market prices are available. We estimated the fair value of our secured mortgage debt that does not have current quoted market prices available by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 3). The differences in the fair value of our debt from the carrying value are the result of differences in interest rates and/or borrowing spreads that were available to us at December 31, 2019 and 2018, as compared with those in effect when the debt was issued or acquired. The secured mortgage debt contain pre‑payment penalties or yield maintenance provisions that could make the cost of refinancing the debt at lower rates exceed the benefit that would be derived from doing so.

At December 31, 2019, the Partnership’s line of credit had an outstanding balance in the amount of $18,000,000, which represents its fair market value.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Partnership in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

· For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, investment in partnerships, accounts payable, advance rents and security deposits: fair value approximates the carrying value of such assets and liabilities.

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· For mortgages and notes payable: fair value is generally based on estimated future cash flows, which are discounted using the quoted market rate from an independent source for similar obligations. Refer to the table below for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of such instruments.

The following table reflects the carrying amounts and estimated fair value of our debt.

		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Mortgage Notes Payable
Partnership Properties
At December 31, 2019	*	$	281,771,246	$	290,892,652
At December 31, 2018	*	$	252,370,843	$	233,362,501
Investment Properties
At December 31, 2019	*	$	166,404,255	$	169,988,236
At December 31, 2018	*	$	166,492,692	$	160,956,055

*Net of unamortized deferred financing costs

Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since December 31, 2019 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

NOTE 13. TAXABLE INCOME AND TAX BASIS

Taxable income reportable by the Partnership and includable in its partners’ tax returns is different than financial statement income because of tax free exchanges, different depreciation methods, different tax lives, other items with limited tax deductibility and timing differences related to prepaid rents, allowances and intangible assets at significant acquisitions. Federal taxable income of approximately $2,039,000 was approximately $4,508,000 less than statement income for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Federal cumulative tax basis of the Partnership’s real estate at December 31, 2019 is approximately $5,311,000 less than the statement basis. The primary reasons for the difference in tax basis are tax free exchanges, accelerated depreciation and bonus depreciation. The Partnership’s Federal tax basis in its joint venture investments is approximately $1,688,000 more than statement basis. State taxable income may be significantly different due to different tax treatments for certain items.

Certain entities included in the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements are subject to certain state taxes. These taxes are not significant and are recorded as operating expenses in the accompanying consolidates financial statements.

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The following reconciles GAAP net income to taxable income:

	For the year ended
	December 31,
	2019		2018		2017
	(in thousands)
Financial statement (“book”) net income	$	6,547	$	4,169	$	6,938
Book/Tax differences from depreciation and amortization		(10,177)		(4,675)		(3,097)
Book/Tax differences on tax free exchanges		1,223		1,087		1,344
Book/Tax differences from Investment Properties		1,624		313		—
Increase in prepaid rent and allowances		1,226		234		253
Business Interest Limitation		1,596		3,713		—
Taxable income	$	2,039	$	4,841	$	5,438

Allowable accelerated depreciation deductions were extended through 2018.  The 2018 tax law changes had a significant impact on the taxable income of the Partnership. Future tax law changes may significantly affect taxable income.

The Partnership adopted the amended provisions related to uncertain tax provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. As a result of the implementation of the guidance, the Partnership recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment. The Partnership expects to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense, which would be included in general and administrative expense.

In the normal course of business the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions in which it operates, where applicable. As of December 31, 2019, the tax years that generally remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2016  forward.

NOTE 14. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

The Partnership has invested in seven limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the majority of which have invested in residential apartment complexes, with three Joint Ventures investing in commercial property. The Partnership has between a 40%‑50% ownership interests in each investment. The other investors are the Brown Family related entities and five current and former employees of the Management Company. Harold Brown’s ownership interest was between 47.6% and 59%, with the balance owned by the others. A description of each investment is as follows: 

On October 28, 2009 the Partnership invested approximately $15,925,000 in a joint venture to acquire a 40% interest in a residential property located in Brookline, Massachusetts. The property, Hamilton Park Towers LLC, referred to as Dexter Park, is a 409 unit residential complex. The purchase price was $129,500,000. The original mortgage was $89,914,000 with an interest rate of 5.57% and it matured in 2019. The mortgage called for interest only payments for the first two years of the loan and amortized over 30 years thereafter.

On May 31, 2018, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC entered into a mortgage note with John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) in the principal amount of $125,000,000. Interest only payments on the note are payable on a monthly basis at a fixed interest rate of 3.99% per annum, and the principal amount of the note is due and payable on June 1, 2028. The Note is secured by a mortgage on the Dexter Park apartment complex located at 175 Freeman Street,

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Brookline, Massachusetts, pursuant to a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018. The Note is guaranteed by the Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement dated May 31, 2018.

Hamilton Park used the proceeds of the loan to pay off an outstanding loan of approximately $82,000,000 and distributed approximately $41,200,000 to its’ owners. The Partnership’s share of the distribution was approximately $16,500,000. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for the investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its’ share of any future operating deficiencies as needed. In connection with this refinancing, the property incurred a defeasance charge of approximately $3,830,000.   Based on its’ ownership in the property, the Partnership incurred 40% of this charge, an expense of approximately $1,532,000. This charge had a material effect on the 2018 net income.

At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $125,000,000. This investment, Hamilton Park Towers, LLC is referred to as Dexter Park.

On October 3, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,500,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 168‑unit apartment complex in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $30,875,000. The Joint Venture sold 120 units as condominiums and retained 48 units for long‑term investment. In February 2007, the Joint Venture refinanced the 48 units with a new 10 year mortgage in the original amount of $4,750,000 with an interest rate of 5.57%, interest only for five years. The loan was to be amortized over 30 years with a maturity date of March 2017. On March 1, 2017, the mortgage balance was paid in full, with the Partnership contributing its share of the mortgage balance of approximately $2,222,000. After paying off the mortgage, the Partnership sold the individual units. 3 units were sold in 2019, resulting in a gain of approximately $429,000. As of December 30, 2019, all units have been sold by this Joint Venture. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Bay Apartments, LLC.

On March 7, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a building comprising 48 apartments, one commercial space and a 50‑car surface parking lot located in Boston, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $14,300,000, with a $10,750,000 mortgage. The Joint Venture planned to operate the building and initiate development of the parking lot. In June 2007, the Joint Venture separated the parcels, formed an additional limited liability company for the residential apartments and obtained a mortgage on the property. The new limited liability company formed for the residential apartments and commercial space is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC. In August 2008, the Joint Venture restructured the mortgages on both parcels at Essex 81. On September 28, 2015, Hamilton Essex Development, LLC paid off the outstanding mortgage balance of $1,952,286.  The Partnership made a capital contribution of $978,193 to Hamilton Essex Development LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction.  Additionally, the Partnership made a capital contribution of $100,000 to Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.  On September 30, 2015, Hamilton Essex 81, LLC obtained a new 10 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000, interest only at 2.18% plus the one month Libor rate.  The proceeds of the note were used to pay off the existing mortgage of $8,040,719 and the Partnership received a distribution of $978,193 for its share of the excess proceeds. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $10,000,000. The investment in the parking lot is referred to as Hamilton Essex Development, LLC; the investment in the apartments is referred to as Hamilton Essex 81, LLC.

On March 2, 2005, the Partnership invested $2,352,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 176‑unit apartment complex with an additional small commercial building located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $23,750,000. The Partnership sold 127 of the units as condominiums and retained 49 units for long‑term investment. The

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Partnership obtained a new 10‑year mortgage in the amount of $5,000,000 on the units to be retained by the Partnership. The interest on the new loan was 5.67% fixed for the 10 year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan term. On July 8, 2016, Hamilton 1025 LLC paid off the outstanding balance of the mortgage balance. The Partnership made a capital contribution of $2,359,500 to Hamilton 1025, LLC for its share of the funds required for the transaction. After paying off the mortgage, the Partnership  began to sell off the individual units. 2 units were sold in 2019, resulting in a gain of approximately $306,000. As of December 31, 2019, all residential units were sold. The Partnership still owns  the commercial building. This investment is referred to as Hamilton 1025, LLC.

In September 2004, the Partnership invested approximately $5,075,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 42‑unit apartment complex located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $10,100,000. In October 2004, the Joint Venture obtained a mortgage on the property in the amount of $8,025,000 and returned $3,775,000 to the Partnership. The Joint Venture obtained a new 10‑ year mortgage in the amount of $5,500,000 in January 2007. The interest on the new loan was  5.67% fixed for the ten year term with interest only payments for five years and amortized over a 30 year period for the balance of the loan. This loan required a cash contribution by the Partnership of $1,250,000 in December 2006. On September 12, 2016, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $6,000,000, at 3.71%, interest only. The Joint Venture Partnership paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $5,158,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and made a distribution of $385,000 to the Partnership. The cost associated with the refinancing was approximately $123,000.  At December 31, 2019, the balance on this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $6,000,000. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. This investment is referred to as Hamilton Minuteman, LLC.

In August 2004, the Partnership invested $8,000,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 280‑unit apartment complex located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The total purchase price was $56,000,000. The Joint Venture sold 137 units as condominiums. The assets were combined with Hamilton on Main Apartments. Hamilton on Main, LLC is known as Hamilton Place. In 2005, Hamilton on Main Apartments, LLC obtained a ten year mortgage on the three buildings to be retained. The mortgage was $16,825,000, with interest only of 5.18% for three years and amortizing on a 30 year schedule for the remaining seven years when the balance was due. The net proceeds after funding escrow accounts and closing costs on the mortgage were approximately $16,700,000, which were used to reduce the existing mortgage. In August 2014, the property was refinanced with a 10 year mortgage in the amount of $16,900,000 at 4.34% interest only.  The Joint Venture paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $15,205,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage and distributed $850,000 to the Partnership. The costs associated with the refinancing were approximately $161,000. At December 31, 2019, the balance of the mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $16,900,000.. In 2018, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting, although the Partnership has no legal obligation to fund its share of any future operating deficiencies, if needed. The investment is referred to as Hamilton On Main LLC

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In November 2001, the Partnership invested approximately $1,533,000 for a 50% ownership interest in a 40-unit apartment building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In June 2013, the property was refinanced with a 15 year mortgage in the amount of $10,000,000 at 3.87%, interest only for 3 years and is amortized on a 30‑year schedule for the balance of the term. The Joint Venture paid off the prior mortgage of approximately $6,776,000 with the proceeds of the new mortgage. After the refinancing, the Joint Venture  made a distribution of $1,610,000 to the Partnership. As a result of the distribution, the carrying value of the investment fell below zero. The Partnership will continue to account for this investment using the equity method of accounting. Although the Partnership has no legal obligation, the Partnership intends to fund its share of any future operating deficits if needed. At December 31, 2019, the balance of this mortgage before unamortized deferred financing costs is approximately $9,355,000. This investment is referred to as 345 Franklin, LLC.

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Summary financial information as of December 31, 2019

				Hamilton												Hamilton			Hamilton
	Hamilton			Essex			345			Hamilton			Hamilton			Minuteman			on Main			Dexter
	Essex 81			Development			Franklin			1025			Bay Apts			Apts			Apts			Park			Total
ASSETS
Rental Properties	$	7,083,307		$	2,593,148		$	5,678,703			88,083		$	—		$	5,323,570		$	15,891,917		$	83,980,278		$	120,639,006
Cash & Cash Equivalents		197,467			49,460			223,691			8,186			—			95,965			480,899			2,185,844			3,241,512
Rent Receivable		217,779			33,072			—			—			—			221			11,284			43,373			305,729
Real Estate Tax Escrow		66,410			—			19,985			—			—			29,110			85,597			—			201,102
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets		303,876			97,716			84,228			1,567			—			23,831			158,714			1,572,665			2,242,597
Total Assets	$	7,868,839		$	2,773,396		$	6,006,607		$	97,836		$	—		$	5,472,697		$	16,628,411		$	87,782,160		$	126,629,946
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable	$	9,920,713		$	—		$	9,298,174		$	—		$	—		$	5,904,185		$	16,825,094		$	124,456,090		$	166,404,256
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense		81,718			2,600			77,908			7,828			—			47,740			282,855			799,949			1,300,598
Advance Rental Pmts & Security Deposits		321,205			—			325,682			—			—			151,180			479,585			2,776,988			4,054,640
Total Liabilities		10,323,636			2,600			9,701,764			7,828			—			6,103,105			17,587,534			128,033,027			171,759,494
Partners’ Capital		(2,454,797)			2,770,796			(3,695,157)			90,008			—			(630,408)			(959,123)			(40,250,867)			(45,129,548)
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	7,868,839		$	2,773,396		$	6,006,607		$	97,836		$	—		$	5,472,697		$	16,628,411		$	87,782,160		$	126,629,946
Partners’ Capital %—NERA		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		40	%
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$	—		$	1,385,398		$	—		$	45,004		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—			1,430,402
Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$	(1,227,399)		$	—		$	(1,847,579)		$	—		$	—		$	(315,204)		$	(479,562)		$	(16,100,347)			(19,970,089)
Total Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Net)																									$	(18,539,687)
Total units/condominiums
Apartments		48			—			40			175			48			42			148			409			910
Commercial		1			1			—			1			—			—			—			—			3
Total		49			1			40			176			48			42			148			409			913
Units to be retained		49			1			40			—			—			42			148			409			689
Units to be sold		—			—			—			175			48			—			—			—			223
Units sold through February 1, 2020		—			—			—			175			48			—			—			—			223
Unsold units		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of February 1, 2020		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

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Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2019

			Hamilton								Hamilton		Hamilton
	Hamilton		Essex		345		Hamilton		Hamilton		Minuteman		on Main		Dexter
	Essex 81		Development		Franklin		1025		Bay Apts		Apts		Apts		Park		Total
Revenues
Rental Income	$	1,743,610	$	222,183	$	1,613,295	$	93,116	$	3,541	$	1,136,912	$	3,429,864	$	16,406,426	$	24,648,947
Laundry and Sundry Income		14,350		—		2,844		—		—		6,033		41,174		100,695		165,096
		1,757,960		222,183		1,616,139		93,116		3,541		1,142,945		3,471,038		16,507,121		24,814,043
Expenses
Administrative		29,307		25,369		24,610		7,497		6,147		7,722		68,877		207,769		377,298
Depreciation and Amortization		483,748		20,297		345,282		7,655		—		357,932		1,046,022		3,642,465		5,903,401
Management Fees		69,039		8,683		62,486		3,556		145		45,624		132,195		342,613		664,341
Operating		89,002		8		80,581		974		—		83,872		398,286		1,138,348		1,791,071
Renting		43,534		—		36,918		64		—		5,324		47,817		361,446		495,103
Repairs and Maintenance		152,930		3,180		125,474		28,399		10,266		133,812		651,948		1,405,732		2,511,741
Taxes and Insurance		245,086		61,493		154,731		22,213		5,206		131,821		404,805		2,049,298		3,074,653
		1,112,646		119,030		830,082		70,358		21,764		766,107		2,749,950		9,147,671		14,817,608
Income Before Other Income		645,314		103,153		786,057		22,758		(18,223)		376,838		721,088		7,359,450		9,996,435
Other Income (Loss)
Interest Expense		(466,737)		—		(377,448)		—		—		(235,883)		(769,526)		(5,065,599)		(6,915,193)
Interest Income		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Gain on Sale of Real Estate		—		—		—		306,075		428,560		—		—		—		734,635
		(466,737)		—		(377,448)		306,075		428,560		(235,883)		(769,526)		(5,065,599)		(6,180,558)
Net Income (Loss)	$	178,577	$	103,153	$	408,609	$	328,833	$	410,337	$	140,955	$	(48,438)	$	2,293,851	$	3,815,877
Net Income (Loss)—NERA 50%	$	89,289	$	51,577	$	204,305	$	164,417	$	205,169	$	70,478	$	(24,219)				761,014
Net Income —NERA 40%															$	917,540		917,540
																	$	1,678,554

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Future annual mortgage maturities at December 31, 2019 are as follows:

	Hamilton		345		Hamilton		Hamilton on		Dexter
Period End	Essex 81		Franklin		Minuteman		Main Apts		Park		Total
12/31/2020	$	—	$	205,532	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	205,532
12/31/2021		—		213,629		—		—		—		213,629
12/31/2022		—		222,044		—		—		—		222,044
12/31/2023		—		230,791		—		—		—		230,791
12/31/2024		—		239,883		—		16,900,000		—		17,139,883
Thereafter		10,000,000		8,242,892		6,000,000		—		125,000,000		149,242,892
		10,000,000		9,354,771		6,000,000		16,900,000		125,000,000		167,254,771
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs		(79,287)		(56,597)		(95,815)		(74,906)		(543,910)		(850,515)
	$	9,920,713	$	9,298,174	$	5,904,185	$	16,825,094	$	124,456,090	$	166,404,256

At December 31, 2019 the weighted average interest rate on the above mortgages was 4.03%. The effective rate was 4.09% including the amortization expense of deferred financing costs.

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Summary financial information as of December 31, 2018

				Hamilton												Hamilton			Hamilton
	Hamilton			Essex			345			Hamilton			Hamilton			Minuteman			on Main			Dexter
	Essex 81			Development			Franklin			1025			Bay Apts			Apts			Apts			Park			Total
ASSETS
Rental Properties	$	7,222,446		$	2,595,638		$	6,005,953		$	—		$	—		$	5,639,497		$	16,718,616		$	86,988,709		$	125,170,859
Assets Held for Sale		—			—			—			265,622			379,515			—			—			—			645,137
Cash & Cash Equivalents		131,634			118,093			94,349			125,611			258,487			99,701			160,310			1,972,138			2,960,323
Rent Receivable		199,425			28,329			6,872			2,977			—			3,711			23,845			269,345			534,504
Real Estate Tax Escrow		71,579			—			19,863			—			—			30,801			96,761			—			219,004
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets		267,028			115,491			64,930			22,439			113,164			19,476			64,371			1,043,892			1,710,791
Total Assets	$	7,892,112		$	2,857,551		$	6,191,967		$	416,649		$	751,166		$	5,793,186		$	17,063,903		$	90,274,084		$	131,240,618
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable	$	9,906,924		$	—		$	9,489,257		$	—		$	—		$	5,896,001		$	16,809,043		$	124,391,467		$	166,492,692
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense		196,896			1,750			51,932			33,282			9,498			48,866			186,461			867,773			1,396,458
Advance Rental Pmts& Security Deposits		259,821			—			249,546			7,187			2,291			124,684			389,084			2,559,561			3,592,174
Total Liabilities		10,363,641			1,750			9,790,735			40,469			11,789			6,069,551			17,384,588			127,818,801			171,481,324
Partners’ Capital		(2,471,529)			2,855,801			(3,598,768)			376,180			739,377			(276,365)			(320,685)			(37,544,717)			(40,240,706)
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	7,892,112		$	2,857,551		$	6,191,967		$	416,649		$	751,166		$	5,793,186		$	17,063,903		$	90,274,084		$	131,240,618
Partners’ Capital %—NERA		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		40	%
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$	—		$	1,427,901		$	—		$	188,090		$	369,689		$			$			$			$	1,985,680
Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$	(1,235,765)		$	—		$	(1,799,384)		$	—		$	—		$	(138,183)		$	(160,343)		$	(15,017,887)			(18,351,562)
Total Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Net)																									$	(16,365,882)
Total units/condominiums
Apartments		48			—			40			175			48			42			148			409			910
Commercial		1			1			—			1			—			—			—			—			3
Total		49			1			40			176			48			42			148			409			913
Units to be retained		49			1			40			—			—			42			148			409			689
Units to be sold		—			—			—			176			48			—			—			—			224
Units sold through February 1, 2019		—			—			—			174			47			—			—			—			221
Unsold units		—			—			—			2			1			—			—			—			3
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of February 1, 2019		—			—			—			1			—			—			—			—			1

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2018

			Hamilton								Hamilton		Hamilton
	Hamilton		Essex		345		Hamilton		Hamilton		Minuteman		on Main		Dexter
	Essex 81		Development		Franklin		1025		Bay Apts		Apts		Apts		Park		Total
Revenues
Rental Income	$	1,654,459	$	244,137	$	1,567,718	$	112,785	$	74,812	$	1,077,105	$	3,419,218	$	15,769,019	$	23,919,253
Laundry and Sundry Income		14,595				5,410		—		—		(364)		38,080		106,237		163,958
		1,669,054		244,137		1,573,128		112,785		74,812		1,076,741		3,457,298		15,875,256		24,083,211
Expenses
Administrative		21,146		9,280		27,601		5,939		12,566		5,449		56,339		222,472		360,792
Depreciation and Amortization		475,646		8,706		347,547		—		30,000		355,463		1,032,394		3,582,439		5,832,195
Management Fees		59,246		8,632		65,058		4,503		3,091		42,852		131,500		337,318		652,200
Operating		78,979		—		76,512		1,606		1,435		93,795		388,387		1,302,164		1,942,878
Renting		41,946		37,353		44,869		108		—		5,940		25,947		489,727		645,890
Repairs and Maintenance		159,486		8,643		130,926		94,680		92,268		121,222		663,314		1,395,609		2,666,148
Taxes and Insurance		247,729		64,529		147,217		46,164		36,094		127,505		426,665		1,731,155		2,827,058
		1,084,178		137,143		839,730		153,000		175,454		752,226		2,724,546		9,060,884		14,927,161
Income Before Other Income		584,876		106,994		733,398		(40,215)		(100,642)		324,515		732,752		6,814,372		9,156,050
Other Income (Loss)
Interest Expense		(440,676)		—		(384,824)		—		—		(237,707)		(770,342)		(5,032,626)		(6,866,175)
Interest Income		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other Income		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(3,829,950)		(3,829,950)
Gain on sale of real estate		—		—		—		1,972,876		2,437,665		—		—		—		4,410,541
		(440,676)		—		(384,824)		1,972,876		2,437,665		(237,707)		(770,342)		(8,862,576)		(6,285,584)
Net Income (Loss)	$	144,200	$	106,994	$	348,574	$	1,932,662	$	2,337,023	$	86,808	$	(37,590)	$	(2,048,204)	$	2,870,466
Net Income (Loss)—NERA 50%	$	72,100	$	53,497	$	174,287	$	966,331	$	1,168,512	$	43,404	$	(18,795)				2,459,336
Net Income —NERA 40%															$	(819,282)		(819,282)
																	$	1,640,054

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2017

				Hamilton												Hamilton			Hamilton
	Hamilton			Essex			345			Hamilton			Hamilton			Minuteman			on Main			Dexter
	Essex 81			Development			Franklin			1025			Bay Apts			Apts			Apts			Park			Total
ASSETS
Rental Properties	$	7,615,554		$	2,598,297		$	6,325,676		$	—		$	—		$	5,870,833		$	17,568,730		$	89,746,236		$	129,725,326
Assets Held for Sale		—			—			—			1,670,652			2,365,620			—			—			—			4,036,272
Cash & Cash Equivalents		293,801			46,076			105,074			86,495			448,952			88,436			145,149			969,064			2,183,047
Rent Receivable		21,478			—			9,057			7,129			9,199			2,121			14,879			152,759			216,622
Real Estate Tax Escrow		95,544			—			18,171			—			—			28,519			183,649			316,132			642,015
Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets		77,490			697			53,813			362,044			315,996			25,703			71,449			1,291,561			2,198,753
Total Assets	$	8,103,867		$	2,645,070		$	6,511,791		$	2,126,320		$	3,139,767		$	6,015,612		$	17,983,856		$	92,475,752		$	139,002,035
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Mortgage Notes Payable	$	9,893,135		$	—		$	9,672,846		$	—		$	—		$	5,887,818		$	16,792,991		$	81,898,222		$	124,145,012
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense		57,811			1,700			56,417			11,151			23,049			49,540			137,282			750,666			1,087,616
Advance Rental Pmts& Security Deposits		313,218			—			234,870			11,649			19,365			76,426			361,677			2,469,208			3,486,413
Total Liabilities		10,264,164			1,700			9,964,133			22,800			42,414			6,013,784			17,291,950			85,118,096			128,719,041
Partners’ Capital		(2,160,297)			2,643,370			(3,452,342)			2,103,520			3,097,353			1,828			691,906			7,357,656			10,282,994
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	8,103,867		$	2,645,070		$	6,511,791		$	2,126,320		$	3,139,767		$	6,015,612		$	17,983,856		$	92,475,752		$	139,002,035
Partners’ Capital %—NERA		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		50	%		40	%
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$			$	1,321,684		$	—		$	1,051,759		$	1,548,676		$	913		$	345,952		$	2,943,060			7,212,044
Distribution and Loss in Excess of investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$	(1,080,148)		$	—		$	(1,726,171)		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—			(2,806,319)
																									$	4,405,725
Total units/condominiums
Apartments		48			—			40			175			48			42			148			409			910
Commercial		1			1			—			1			—			—			—			—			3
Total		49			1			40			176			48			42			148			409			913
Units to be retained		49			1			40			—			—			42			148			409			689
Units to be sold		—			—			—			176			48			—			—			—			224
Units sold through February 1, 2018		—			—			—			159			31			—			—			—			190
Unsold units		—			—			—			17			17			—			—			—			34
Unsold units with deposits for future sale as of February 1, 2018		—			—			—			7			4			—			—			—			11

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Summary financial information for the year ended December 31, 2017

			Hamilton						Hamilton				Hamilton		Hamilton
	Hamilton		Essex		345		Hamilton		Bay		Hamilton		Minuteman		on Main		Dexter
	Essex 81		Development		Franklin		1025		Sales		Bay Apts		Apts		Apts		Park		Total
Revenues
Rental Income	$	1,404,006	$	227,856	$	1,473,098	$	352,888	$	5,557	$	544,482	$	1,024,570	$	3,359,971	$	14,983,834	$	23,376,262
Laundry and Sundry Income		15,424				5,380								2,620		37,968		101,131		162,523
		1,419,430		227,856		1,478,478		352,888		5,557		544,482		1,027,190		3,397,939		15,084,965		23,538,785
Expenses
Administrative		26,760		26,065		25,686		4,142		6,326		8,617		5,671		33,688		179,614		316,569
Depreciation and Amortization		456,728		2,830		348,502		82,383		81,655		181,152		349,910		1,005,595		3,376,142		5,884,897
Management Fees		59,873		9,114		61,513		13,056		253		19,947		39,976		133,138		323,136		660,006
Operating		70,847		—		70,599		458		38		4,239		87,284		360,706		1,146,768		1,740,939
Renting		37,474		—		36,194		392		181		241		7,992		36,767		282,022		401,263
Repairs and Maintenance		188,763		3,668		109,039		227,346		3,326		303,174		81,647		606,570		1,435,579		2,959,112
Taxes and Insurance		239,875		58,538		138,503		99,646		1,850		140,904		127,947		436,266		1,719,536		2,963,065
		1,080,320		100,215		790,036		427,423		93,629		658,274		700,427		2,612,730		8,462,797		14,925,851
Income Before Other Income		339,110		127,641		688,442		(74,535)		(88,072)		(113,792)		326,763		785,209		6,622,168		8,612,934
Other Income (Loss)
Interest Expense		(349,303)		—		(393,193)		—		—		(41,957)		(237,293)		(770,953)		(4,780,498)		(6,573,197)
Interest Income		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other Income		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Gain on sale of real estate		—		—		—		2,378,753		133,295		3,628,205		—		—		—		6,140,253
		(349,303)		—		(393,193)		2,378,753		133,295		3,586,248		(237,293)		(770,953)		(4,780,498)		(432,944)
Net Income (Loss)	$	(10,193)	$	127,641	$	295,249	$	2,304,219	$	45,223	$	3,472,456	$	89,469	$	14,256	$	1,841,672	$	8,179,990
Net Income (Loss)—NERA 50%	$	(5,097)	$	63,821	$	147,625	$	1,152,109	$	22,612	$	1,736,228	$	44,735	$	7,127				3,169,159
Net Income —NERA 40%																	$	736,668		736,668
																			$	3,905,827

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2019

NOTE 15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 401(k) PLANS

Effective January 1, 2019, employees of the Partnership, who meet certain minimum age and service requirements, are eligible to participate in the Management Company’s 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”).  Eligible employees may elect to defer up to 90 percent of their eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis to the 401(k) Plan, subject to certain limitations imposed by federal law. 

The amounts contributed by employees are immediately vested and non-forfeitable.  Beginning January 1, 2019, the Partnership matched 50% up to 6% of compensation deferred by each employee in the 401(k) plan. The Partnership may make discretionary matching or profit-sharing contributions to the 401(k) Plan on behalf of eligible participants in any plan year.  Participants are always 100 percent vested in their pre-tax contributions and will begin vesting in any matching or profit-sharing contributions made on their behalf after two years of service with the Partnership at a rate of 20 percent per year, becoming 100 percent vested after a total of six years of service with the Partnership. Total expense recognized by the Partnership for the 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $45,000.

NOTE 16. IMPACT OF RECENTLY‑ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

There have been no new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Partnership that would have a material impact on the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 17. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		June 30, 2019		September 30, 2019		December 31, 2019		Total
Revenue	$	14,882,144	$	14,991,403	$	15,155,901	$	15,447,866	$	60,477,314
Expenses		10,930,457		10,412,256		10,978,884		10,883,950		43,205,547
Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations		3,951,687		4,579,147		4,177,017		4,563,916		17,271,767
Other Expenses		(2,451,171)		(2,814,903)		(2,793,038)		(2,665,403)		(10,724,515)
Net Income	$	1,500,516	$	1,764,244	$	1,383,979	$	1,898,513	$	6,547,252
Net Income per Unit before Discontinued Operations	$	12.21	$	14.40	$	11.32	$	15.55	$	53.48
Net Income Per Unit	$	12.21	$	14.40	$	11.32	$	15.55	$	53.48
Income Per Depositary Receipt Before Discontinued Operations	$	0.41	$	0.48	$	0.38	$	0.51	$	1.78
Net Income Per Depositary Receipt	$	0.41	$	0.48	$	0.38	$	0.51	$	1.78

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2019

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2018		June 30, 2018		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2018		Total
Revenue	$	14,059,000	$	14,630,257	$	14,545,533	$	14,779,274	$	58,014,064
Expenses		10,297,296		10,759,024		11,329,228		10,710,144		43,095,692
Income Before Other Income and Discontinued Operations		3,761,704		3,871,233		3,216,305		4,069,130		14,918,372
Other Expenses		(1,883,146)		(3,817,907)		(2,555,976)		(2,492,253)		(10,749,282)
Net Income	$	1,878,558	$	53,326	$	660,329	$	1,576,877	$	4,169,090
Net Income  per Unit before Discontinued Operations	$	15.10	$	0.43	$	5.31	$	12.68	$	33.52
Net Income  Per Unit	$	15.10	$	0.43	$	5.31	$	12.68	$	33.52
Income Per Depositary Receipt Before Discontinued Operations	$	0.50	$	0.01	$	0.18	$	0.43	$	1.12
Net Income  Per Depositary Receipt	$	0.50	$	0.01	$	0.18	$	0.43	$	1.12

NOTE 18—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

From January 1, 2020 through March 8, 2020, the Partnership purchased a total of  3,469 Depository Receipts. The average price was $62.01 per receipt or $1,860.30 per unit. The total cost was $215,113.

The Partnership is required to purchase 27 Class B units and 1 General Partnership units at a cost of $51,087 and $2,689 respectively.

On February 7, 2020, the Partnership entered into an agreement with KeyBank National Association to refinance Brookside Apartments with Freddie Mac. The new 15 year loan will be approximately $6,175,000, interest only, with an interest rate of 3.53%. These funds will be used to pay off the existing mortgage, the balance of which is $2,390,000, with the remaining portion of the proceeds used to pay down the line of credit.

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DECEMBER 31, 2019

NOTE 19—QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

		Additions
	Balance at	Charged to	Charged to		Balance
	Beginning	Costs and	other account	Deductions	at end
Description	of Period	Expenses	describe	Describe(a)	of Period
Year Ended December 31, 2019:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	532,161	445,909		737,959	240,111
Year Ended December 31, 2018:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	643,990	357,789		469,618	532,161
Year Ended December 31, 2017:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	523,004	422,109		301,123	643,990

(a) Uncollectible accounts written off

F-38

EXHIBIT INDEX NOTE UPDATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH 12/31/19 EXHIBITS*****

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
(3)	Second Amended and Restated Contract of Limited Partnership.(1)
(4)	(a)	Specimen certificate representing Depositary Receipts.(2)
	(b)	Description of rights of holders of Partnership securities.(2)
	(c)	Deposit Agreement, dated August 12, 1987, between the General Partner and the First National Bank of Boston.(3)
	(d)	Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (38)
(10.1)	Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Sally A. Starr and Lisa Brown, Trustees of Omnibus Realty Trust, a nominee trust.(5)
(10.2)	Commitment letter from Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc. to The Hamilton Company dated January 11, 2008.(6)
(10.3)	Amendment dated February 27, 2008 to Commitment letter from Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc. to The Hamilton Company dated January 11, 2008.(7)
(10.4)	Purchase and Sale and Escrow Agreement dated September 1, 2009 by and between 175 Free Street Investors LLC, as Seller, The Hamilton Company, as Purchaser, and First American Title Insurance Company, as Escrow Agent.(8)
(10.5)	Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of HBC Holdings, LLC.(9)
(10.6)	Limited Liability Company Agreement of Hamilton Park Towers, LLC.(10)
(10.7)	Pledge Agreement dated October 28, 2009 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC.(11)
(10.8)	Promissory Note dated October 28, 2009 of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership in favor of HBC Holdings, LLC.(12)
(10.9)	MultiFamily Note—CME of Hamilton Park Towers, LLC, as Borrower, in favor of Wachovia Multifamily Capital, Inc., as Lender, in the principal amount of $89,914,000 dated October 28, 2009.(13)
(10.10)	Purchase and sale agreement by and between Avon Street Apartments and 503‑509 Pleasant Street, LLC.(20)
(10.11)	Purchase and Sale Agreement dated May 20, 2011 by and between Battlegreen Apartments Trust and Hamilton Battle Green LLC(14).
(10.12)	Promissory Note dated June 1, 2011 by and between Avon Street Apartments Limited Partnership, as Maker, and Harold Brown, as Lender(15).
(10.13)	Pledge Agreement dated June 1, 2011 by and between Avon Street Apartments Limited Partnership, as Pledgor, and Harold Brown, as Pledgee(16).
(10.14)	Hamilton Green Purchase Agreement dated June 14, 2013(17)
(10.15)	Loan Agreement dated July 15, 2013(18)
(10.16)	Revolving Line of Credit dated July 31, 2014(19)
(10.17)	Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 27, 2015, between Avalon II Massachusetts Value I, L.P., and the Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (25)
(10.18)	Multifamily  Loan and Security Agreement dated January 7, 2016 between Residences at Captain Parker, LLC (“Captain Parker”) and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”)(21)
(10.19)	Multifamily Note Floating Rate dated January 7, 2016,in the principal amount of $20,071,000 made by Captain Parker(22)
(10.20)	Multifamily Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture filing Massachusetts dated January 7, 2016 between Captain Parker and KeyBank (23)
(10.21)	Guaranty  dated January 7, 2016, made by New England realty associates Limited Partnership as a limited guarantor (24)
(10.22)	Offer to Purchase Agreement dated June 19, 2017 by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as buyer and M.J. Realty Trust II, as seller. (26)
(10.23)	Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated July 6, 2017, by and between New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership and M.J. Realty Trust II. (27)
(10.24)	Promissory Note dated July 6, 2017 in the principal amount of $16,000,000 payable to HBC Holdings, LLC, made by New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership.(28)

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(10.25)	Pledge Agreement dated July 6, 2017, by and between New England Associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC.(29)
(10.26)	Mortgage Note dated as of May 31,2018 in the principal amount of $125,000,000 payable to John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), made by Hamilton Park Towers, LLC (30)
(10.27)	Mortgage, assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement dated May 31, 2018 by and between Hamilton Park Towers, LLC and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.).(31)
(10.28)	Guaranty Agreement dated as of May31,2018 made by New England Realty associates Limited Partnership and HBC Holdings, LLC in favor of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (32)
(10.29)	Purchase and Sale agreement dated September 27, 2019, between Country Club Garden Apartments and The Hamilton Company, or its Nominee. (33)
(10.30)	Loan Agreement dated December 20, 2019, by and between Mill Street Gardens, LLC, and Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. (34).
(10.31)	Promissory Note dated December 20, 2019, in the principal amount of $35,000,000, payable to Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. by Mill Street Gardens, LLC (35)
(10.32)	Guaranty dated December 20, 2019, made byNew England Realty Associates Limited Partnership as a Guarantor (36)
(10.33)	Mortgage Deed, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement dated December 20, 2019 between Mill Street Gardens, LLC and Insurance Strategy Funding Corp. LLC. (37)
(31.1)	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)
(31.2)	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 of Jameson Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership)
(32.1)	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, of Ronald Brown, Principal Executive Officer of the Partnership (President and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership) and Jameson Brown, Principal Financial Officer of the Partnership (Treasurer and a Director of NewReal, Inc., sole General Partner of the Partnership).
(101.1)	The following financial statements from New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership Quarterly Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2019 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Partnership’s Statement Furnished in Connection with the Solicitation of Consents filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on October 14, 1986.

(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 2(b) to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 8‑A, filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on August 17, 1987.

(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2(b) to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 8‑A, filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on August 17, 1987.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Notes 2 and 14 to Financial Statements included as part of this Form 10‑K.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K dated June 30, 1995.

(6) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K dated January 11, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2008.

(7) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008.

(8) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

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(9) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

(10) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

(11) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.

(12) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.

(13) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2009.

(14) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 26, 2011

(15) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2011.

(16) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2011.

(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2013.

(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2013.

(19) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2014.

(20) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Partnership’s Form 10K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2011.

(21) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.

(22) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.

(23) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.

(24) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8‑K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2016.

(25) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Partnership’s Form 10K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2016.

(26) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.

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(27) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.

(28) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.

(29) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2017.

(30) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.

(31) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.

(32) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the partnership’s Current report on Form 8-K as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2018.

(33) )Filed herewith as Exhibit 10.29

(34) Filed herewith as Exhibit 10.30 

(35) Filed herewith as Exhibit 10.31

(36) Filed herewith as Exhibit 10.32

(37) Filed herewith as Exhibit 10.33

(38) Filed herewith as Exhibit 4(d)

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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.

New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership
By:	/s/ Jameson Brown
	Jameson Brown, Treasurer
By:	/s/ Ronald Brown
	Ronald Brown, President

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
/s/ Ronald Brown	President and Director of the General Partner (Principal	March 12, 2020
Ronald Brown	Executive Officer)
/s/ Jameson Brown	Treasurer and Director of the General Partner (Principal	March 12, 2020
Jameson Brown	Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Guilliaem Aertsen	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
Guilliaem Aertsen
/s/ David Aloise	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
David Aloise
/s/ Andrew Bloch	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
Andrew Bloch
/s/ Eunice Harps	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
Eunice Harps
/s/ Sally Michael	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
Sally Michael
/s/ Robert Somma	Director of the General Partner	March 12, 2020
Robert Somma

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