American Realty Investors, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, development, and ownership of residential, hotel, and commercial real estate properties. It leases apartment units to residents; leases office, industrial, and retail space to various businesses, as well as local, state, and federal agencies; and rents hotel rooms. As of December 31, 2012, its portfolio consisted of 48 residential apartments totaling 8,873 units; and 14 commercial properties consisting of 10 office buildings, 1 industrial warehouse, and 3 retail centers comprising approximately 3.7 million square feet. American Realty Investors, Inc. also owns or controls 4,657 acres of improved and unimproved land held for future development or sale. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. On August 29, 2012, American Realty Trust, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia.