Clipper Realty(CLPR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record quarterly revenue of $38 million, an increase of $3.1 million or 9.1% from $34.9 million last year [26] - Net Operating Income (NOI) increased to $22.5 million, up $2.5 million or 12.5% from $20 million last year [26] - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) rose to $8.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million or 29% from $6.3 million [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential revenue increased to $28.2 million, up $2.9 million due to strong leasing across all properties [26] - New leases exceeded prior rents by over 7% across the entire portfolio, with specific properties like Tribeca House and Clover House achieving new rents of $90 and $94 per foot respectively [9][18] - The occupancy rate for residential properties was reported at 99% at the end of Q4 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall collection rate for residential properties was 97% in Q4, with Flatbush Gardens experiencing a decrease to 88% and 92% in the last two quarters [22][23] - Average rents for Flatbush Gardens rose to $30 per square foot, up from $26.69 at the end of the previous year [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing occupancy, pricing, and expenses while completing development projects and implementing the Article 11 transaction [24] - Plans include the opening of the 953 Dean Street development and finalizing the lease at 141 Livingston [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong leasing demand due to constrained rental housing supply [17] - The company believes that the high interest rate environment may increase tenant demand for rental products [14] Other Important Information - The company has $19.9 million of unrestricted cash and $18.2 million of restricted cash [29] - A dividend of $0.095 per share was announced for the fourth quarter, consistent with the previous quarter [30] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the call concluded without any inquiries from participants [33][35]