BRT Realty Trust originates and holds for investment senior mortgage loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate property in the United States. The company offers short-term or bridge loans at a floating rate of interest based on a spread over the prime rate. Its lending activities focus on operating properties, such as multi-family properties, residential properties being converted to condominium ownership, office buildings, retail properties, shopping centers, mixed use buildings, hotels/motels, and industrial buildings. The company also engages in the acquisition of multi-family properties; and ownership and operation of various real estate assets. As of November 30, 2012, it had acquired 8 multi-family properties with an aggregate of 2,335 units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Great Neck, New York.