FORM 12b-25
[ As last amended in Release No. 34-35113, December 19, 1994,
59 F. R. 67752.]
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
[XX] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report of Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the
Commission has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
Part I Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant: Urban Improvement Fund Limited 1974
SEC File Number: 0-08071
Former Name if Applicable N/A
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 5400
City, State and ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington 98101 3076
Part II Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable
effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to
Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box
if appropriate)
[XX] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part
III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable
effort or expense;
[XX] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report,
transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR,
or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifteenth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion
thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required
by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
Part III Narrative
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the form
10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof could not be
filed within the prescribed time period.
The accountants for the registrant have completed the Form 10-K, but the
delay in filing is required because the local accounting firm of several
of the local limited partnerships have not released their information for
inclusion in this SEC Form 10-K.
Part IV Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard
to this notification:
John M. Orehek 206-622-9900
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months
or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).
[XX] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year
will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the
subject report or portion thereof?
[ ] Yes [XX] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons
why a reasonable estimate of the results can not be made.
Urban Improvement Fund Limited 1974
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date 4/27/98 By: John M. Orehek
Senior Vice President
Interfinancial Real Estate Management Company
General Partner for the Registrant
