WINTHROP CALIFORNIA INVESTORS LTD PARTNERSHIP
8-K, 2000-01-10
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 10, 2000

                WINTHROP CALIFORNIA INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



          Delaware                   0-14536                   04-2869812
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     (State or other              (Commission                (IRS Employer
     jurisdiction of              File Number)               Identification No.)
     incorporation)


Five Cambridge Center, 9th Floor, Cambridge, MA                            02142
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 (Address of principal executive offices)                             (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number including area code: (617) 234-3000

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable.


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Item 5.  Other Events.

The Registrant recently received copies of the audited financial statements of
Crow Winthrop Development Limited Partnership (the "Development Partnership"), a
limited partnership in which the Registrant holds a 25% limited partnership
interest, for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. Due to a number of
disputes between the Registrant and the general partner of the Development
Partnership, the Registrant had not previously been provided with these
financial statements.

Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)      Exhibits

         99.  Audited Financial Statements of Crow Winthrop Development Limited
              Partnership for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997.


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                                   SIGNATURES

                  Pursuant to the requirements 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.

                                    WINTHROP CALIFORNIA INVESTORS LIMITED
                                    PARTNERSHIP

                                    By:  Winthrop Financial Associates,
                                         A Limited Partnership, as
                                         Managing General Partner


                                         By: /s/ Michael L. Ashner
                                             ---------------------------
                                                 Michael L. Ashner
                                                 Chief Executive Officer


DATED:  January 10, 2000


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


                  Exhibit                                                Page
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99.      Audited Financial Statements of Crow Winthrop Development        5
         Limited Partnership for the years ended December 31, 1998
         and 1997.


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                        [LETTERHEAD OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE]



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT


To the Partners of
Crow Winthrop Development Limited Partnership:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Crow Winthrop
Development Limited Partnership (a Maryland limited partnership) and affiliates
(the Company) as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, partners capital (deficiency), and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis. evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects. the financial position of Crow Winthrop Development Limited
Partnership and affiliates as of December 31. 1998 and 1997, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche

July 2, 1999



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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       1998                   1997
<S>                                                                           <C>                    <C>

ASSETS

REAL ESTATE, net (Notes 2 and 3)                                                   $ 76,003,777          $ 72,366,678

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                                            26,563,075             4,727,101

RECEIVABLES:
Accounts receivable                                                                     515,992               261,505
Deferred rents receivable (Note 2)                                                      952,275               611,537
                                                                              ------------------     -----------------

Total receivables                                                                     1,468,267               873,042

DEFERRED COSTS, net of accumulated amortization
  of $145,034 in 1998 and $92,270 in 1997 (Notes 2 and 8)                               793,750               852,193

PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS                                                       849,457               215,953
                                                                              ==================     =================
                                                                                   $105,678,326           $79,034,967
                                                                              ==================     =================


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt (Note 4)                                                            $ 29,554,999          $ 29,694,400
Loans from general partner (Note 5)                                                                         7,701,841
Accrued interest (Notes 4 and 5)                                                      8,103,712             9,958,698
Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                 2,447,272               956,070
Unearned rental revenue                                                                 111,592               125,824
Security deposits                                                                       281,167               287,635
Other liabilities (Note 6)                                                                                  3,340,200
                                                                              ------------------     -----------------

    Total liabilities                                                                40,498,742            52,064,668

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)

PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Note 1):
Winthrop California Investors Limited Partnership                                    42,719,405            31,859,588
Crow Irvine #2                                                                       22,460,179            (4,889,289)
                                                                              ------------------     -----------------

    Total partners' capital                                                          65,179,584            26,970,299
                                                                              ==================     =================
                                                                                  $ 105,678,326          $ 79,034,967
                                                                              ==================     =================

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       1998                   1997

<S>                                                                        <C>                       <C>
REVENUES (Notes 2, 7, and 8):
Minimum rents                                                                        $ 2,779,455          $ 2,435,791
Operating expense recoveries                                                           1,999,927            1,915,451
Percentage rents                                                                         285,285              225,759
Parking                                                                                  139,502              207,576
Other                                                                                     21,542               31,872
                                                                           ----------------------    -----------------

  Total revenues                                                                       5,225,711            4,816,449

OPERATING COSTS & EXPENSES:
General operating expenses                                                               536,779              594,137
Real estate taxes                                                                        881,456            1,333,725
Management fee (Note 8)                                                                  508,938               91,657
General and administrative expenses                                                    3,068,223            1,949,488
Depreciation and amortization                                                          1,081,366              968,383
                                                                           ----------------------    -----------------

  Total operating costs and expenses                                                   6,076,762            4,937,390
                                                                           ----------------------    -----------------

OPERATING LOSS                                                                          (851,051)            (120,941)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense (Notes 4 and 5)                                                      (1,703,505)          (1,490,415)
Interest income                                                                          934,993              307,533
Gain on sale of residential property (Note 9)                                         42,951,865
Other (Note 6)                                                                         3,340,200
                                                                           ----------------------    -----------------

Total other income (expense), net                                                     45,523,553           (1,182,882)
                                                                           ----------------------    -----------------

NET INCOME (LOSS)                                                                    $44,672,502        $  (1,303,823)
                                                                           ======================    =================

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   Winthrop
                                                                                  California
                                                                                   Investors
                                                               Crow                 Limited
                                                             Irvine #2            Partnership             Total
<S>                                                      <C>                   <C>                   <C>

BALANCE, January 1, 1997                                     $  (3,911,422)          $32,185,544          $28,274,122

Net loss (Note 1)                                                 (977,867)             (325,956)          (1,303,823)
                                                         ------------------    ------------------    -----------------

BALANCE, December31, 1997                                       (4,889,289)           31,859,588           26,970,299

Distributions                                                   (6,154,909)             (308,308)          (6,463,217)

Net income (Note 1)                                             33,504,377            11,168,125           44,672,502
                                                         ------------------    ------------------    -----------------

BALANCE, December 31, 1998                                    $ 22,460,179          $ 42,719,405         $ 65,179,584
                                                         ==================    ==================    =================

</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,1998 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      1998                  1997
<S>                                                                           <C>                   <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)                                                                  $44,672,502           $(1,303,823)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in)
  provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                                                      1,081,366               968,383
  Gain on sale of residential property                                             (42,951,865)
  Settlement of letter of credit                                                    (3,340,200)
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable                                        (254,487)               58,681
    Increase in deferred rents receivable                                             (340,738)             (469,822)
    Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets                                     (633,504)              (97,454)
    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses                     1,491,202              (209,628)
    (Decrease) increase in accrued interest                                         (1,854,986)            1,675,242
    (Decrease) increase in unearned rental revenue                                     (14,232)               46,933
    (Decrease) increase in tenant security deposits                                     (6,468)               62,415
                                                                              -----------------     -----------------

       Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                          (2,151,410)              730,927

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to real estate                                                            (9,223,913)           (3,919,547)
Additions to deferred costs                                                            (36,109)             (503,131)
Net proceeds from sale of residential property                                      47,551,865
                                                                              -----------------     -----------------

      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                           38,391,843            (4,422,678)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of long-term debt                                                           (139,401)          (15,227,383)
Repayment of loans from general partner                                             (7,701,841)
Partner distributions                                                               (6,463,217)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                                                                  20,000,000
                                                                              -----------------     -----------------

      Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities                          (14,304,459)            4,772,617
                                                                              -----------------     -----------------

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                           21,835,974             1,080,866

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year                                         4,727,101             3,646,235
                                                                              -----------------     -----------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year                                             $26,563,075            $4,727,101
                                                                              =================     =================

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
  INFORMATION -
  Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amounts capitalized                $3,558,491            $1,600,619
                                                                              =================     =================

</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997


1.       ORGANIZATION

         Crow Winthrop Development Limited Partnership (the Partnership) was
         formed in 1985 for the purpose of acquiring owning and developing
         approximately 122 acres of land in Orange County, California. The
         general partner is Crow Irvine #2, a California limited partnership,
         and the limited partner is Winthrop California Investors Limited
         Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (Winthrop).

         Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement (the Agreement), operating
         profits and losses of the Partnership are allocated to the partners in
         accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, generally 75% to Crow
         Irvine #2 and 25% to Winthrop.

         Distributions of available cash flow, as defined in the Agreement, will
         be made first to Crow Irvine #2 for the repayment of principal and
         accrued interest of any outstanding loans from the general partner, and
         then 75% to Crow Irvine #2 and 25% to Winthrop. Distributions and gains
         and losses from capital transactions, as defined in the Agreement, will
         be allocated to the partners in the priorities defined in the
         Agreement.

         During 1997 the Partnership formed Shops at Park Place LLC for the
         purpose of owning and operating a retail center. The Partnership is the
         managing and sole member of Shops at Park Place LLC

         During 1998, the Partnership formed Park Place Residential Realty LLC
         (Park Place Realty) and Park Place Residential Realty -Land LLC (Park
         Place Land), for the purpose of reacquiring and reselling approximately
         32 acres of residential property located in Orange County, California.
         In addition, during 1998 the Partnership formed 3121 Michelson Drive
         LLC (3121 Michelson), Park Place Hotel Company LLC (Park Place Hotel),
         and, in January 1999, formed Park Place Parking Company LLC (Park Place
         Parking) for the purposes of developing, owning, and operating a
         150,000-square-foot Class A office building, a luxury hotel, and
         parking structures, respectively. The Partnership is the managing and
         sole member of each of these limited liability companies.

         The Partnership, together with Shops at Park Place LLC, Park Place
         Realty Park Place Land, 3121 Michelson and Park Place Hotel, are
         referred to herein as the Company

2.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

         Basis of Presentation - The accompanying consolidated financial
         statements of the Company include all of the accounts of Crow Winthrop
         Development Limited Partnership and its wholly owned affiliates, Shops
         at Park Place LLC, Park Place Realty, Park Place Land, 3121 Michelson,
         and Park Place Hotel. All significant intercompany accounts and
         transactions have been eliminated.



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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997 (Continued)


          Revenue Recognition - Minimum rents are recognized on the
          straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, which generally
          range from three to 20 years. Differences between minimum rents
          recognized on the straight-line basis and minimum rents actually
          received under the terms of the lease agreements are recorded as
          deferred rents receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance
          sheet. Percentage rents are recognized as earned. Recoveries from
          tenants for taxes, insurance, and other property operating expenses
          are recognized as revenues in the period when the corresponding costs
          are- incurred.

          Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid instruments
          purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash
          equivalents.

          Real Estate - Real estate is recorded at cost. The cost of property
          and equipment, other than tenant improvements, is depreciated on a
          straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related
          assets (generally from 10 to 39 years). Tenant improvements are
          amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of their estimated
          useful lives or the term of the related lease.

          Capitalization of Construction Costs - The Company capitalizes all
          direct costs relating to development of the property during the
          construction period. In addition, certain indirect costs, including
          interest, are capitalized during the construction period. After
          construction is complete, these indirect costs are expensed in the
          period incurred.

          Deferred Costs - Costs incurred in obtaining tenant leases are
          deferred and amortized over the terms of the related leases. Costs
          incurred in obtaining loans are deferred and amortized over the terms
          of the related loans.

          Long-Lived Assets - The Company accounts for its long-lived assets in
          accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
          121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
          Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of. In accordance with SFAS No. 121,
          1ong-lived assets to be held are reviewed for events or changes in
          circumstances which indicate that their carrying value may not be
          recoverable. The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of
          long-lived assets to determine whether impairment to such value has
          occurred. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, no provision for impairment
          was considered necessary.

          Use of estimates - The preparation of the consolidated financial
          statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
          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 reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
          estimates.

          Income Taxes - The Partnership is not considered a taxable entity for
          federal and state income tax purposes. Any taxable income or loss is
          reported by the partners on their individual tax returns. All of the
          affiliated companies are taxed as limited liability companies under
          the provisions of federal and state tax codes. Under federal laws,
          taxes based on income of a limited



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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

         liability company are payable by the members individually. For the
         years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, a provision for California
         franchise tax of $7,000 and $800, respectively, has been provided in
         the accompanying consolidated financial statements at statutory rates
         based on gross receipts (revenues) under California laws.

3.       REAL ESTATE

          Real estate consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  1998                      1997
<S>                                                           <C>                       <C>
              Land and land improvements                      $28,975,192               $28,975,192
              Buildings                                        22,039,122                21,761,541
              Tenant improvements                               1,602,433                 1,060,544
              Furniture and equipment                              73,614                    73,614
              Construction in progress                         25,609,195                21,804,752
                                                              -----------               -----------
                                                               78,299,556                73,675,643
              Less accumulated depreciation                    (2,295,779)               (1,308,965)
                                                              -----------               -----------
                                                              $76,003,777               $72,366,678
                                                              ===========               ===========


4.       LONG-TERM DEBT

         Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:

<CAPTION>
                                                                  1998                      1997
<S>                                                           <C>                       <C>
              First trust deed note payable to financial
              institution, due in monthly installments of
              $ 151,803, including interest at 8.36% per
              annum, unpaid principal and interest due on
              June 11, 2027                                   $19,815,107               $19,954,508

              Loan payable to Fluor Corporation, bearing
              interest at 5% per annum, unpaid principal
              and interest due July 31, 2001

                                                                9,739,892                 9,739,892
                                                              -----------               -----------

                                                              $29,554,999               $29,694,400
                                                              ===========               ===========

</TABLE>



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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

          On June 25, 1997, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a
          financial institution (the Loan Agreement) for a $20,000,000 loan. The
          proceeds from the loan were used primarily to refinance a construction
          loan with another financial institution. The loan is collateralized by
          the Shops at Park Place LLC property, assignment of related rents, and
          other security agreements. The Loan Agreement provides, among other
          things, for optional prepayment of the loan on June 11, 2007, without
          penalty.

          In August 1986, the Company entered into an agreement with Fluor
          Corporation (Fluor) (the Fluor Agreement) whereby Fluor loaned the
          Company $ 10,000,000 to pay development fees to the City of Irvine. In
          February 1987, development fees in the amount of $9,836,115 were paid
          to the City of Irvine. In accordance with the Fluor Agreement, the
          excess funds were returned to Fluor. Pursuant to the Fluor Agreement,
          principal payments are due upon the use or sale of office development
          entitlements as granted by the City of Irvine. As of December 31,
          1998, principal payments of $96,223 have been repaid to Fluor in
          accordance with the terms of the Fluor Agreement. Interest on the
          Fluor loan accrues at 5% compounded annually and is payable pro rata
          upon the repayment of each portion of the principal, as defined in the
          Fluor Agreement. The unpaid principal balance of the Fluor loan and
          all accrued and unpaid interest is due on July 31, 2001. At December
          31, 1998 and 1997, accrued and unpaid interest on the Fluor loan was
          $8,103,712 and $7,254,016, respectively.

          Long-term debt at December 31, 1998, is due in aggregate annual
          amounts as follows:

              1999                                    $   126,355
              2000                                        137,622
              2001                                      9,889,780
              2002                                        163,252
              2003                                        177,812
              Thereafter                               19,060,178
                                                      -----------
                                                      $29,554,999
                                                      ===========


5.       LOANS FROM GENERAL PARTNER

         From time to time, Crow Irvine #2 has advanced funds to the
         Partnership, as required, to enable the Partnership to meet its
         obligations. Such unsecured advances bear interest at the prime rate
         (8.25% at December 31, 1998) plus 1% per annum and are repayable from
         cash flow or sale or refinancing proceeds of the Partnership before
         any distributions to partners. At December 31, 1997, unpaid principal
         was $7,701,841 and accrued interest was $2,704,682.

         As of December 31, 1998, all unpaid principal and accrued interest on
the loans from general partner had been repaid in full.




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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

6.       OTHER LIABILITIES

         In February 1989, the Company entered into a real property option
         agreement, as amended (the Option Agreement) with a third party, and
         subsequently its successor in ownership (the Buyer), whereby the
         Company granted the Buyer an option to acquire approximately 32 acres
         of residential property (the Residential Property). In October 1989,
         the Buyer exercised its option and acquired the Residential Property
         from the Company. In connection with the Option Agreement, the Company
         and the Buyer entered into additional agreements which imposed certain
         development obligations on the Buyer for completion of various on-site
         and off-site improvements (the Development Agreements).

         Pursuant to the provisions of the Option Agreement and the Development
         Agreements, the Buyer caused a financial institution to issue an
         irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $3,340,200, representing
         the estimated cost of the on-site and off-site improvements to the
         Residential Property, to secure the performance of certain development
         obligations of the Buyer. In September 1994, as a result of
         nonperformance of these certain development obligations by the Buyer,
         the Company drew the $3,340,200 proceeds under the letter of credit.

         Subsequently, litigation was undertaken related to the nonperformance
         by the Buyer and the rights to the proceeds from the letter of credit.
         During the time of this litigation, the Company recorded the $3,340,200
         as a liability. In August 1998, the Company and the Buyer entered into
         a settlement agreement (the Settlement Agreement) whereby, among other
         things, the Buyer waived all of its rights to and assigned to the
         Company the letter of credit proceeds. As a result, the Company
         recorded the letter of credit proceeds as other income in 1998.

7.       COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

         Lease Revenues - The Company owns and leases space in real property
         located in a shopping center complex. All of the leases are classified
         as operating leases. Substantially all such leases expire over the next
         18 years and provide for reimbursement of certain operating expenses.
         Reimbursement of operating expenses amounted to $ 1,999,927 and $
         1,915,451 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
         In addition, certain leases provide for additional rents based on
         tenants' gross sales. Additional rents amounted to $285,285 and
         $225,759 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.




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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997


         Future minimum lease revenues under noncancelable operating leases at
December 31, 1998, are summarized as follows:

                Year ending December 31:
                  1999                                           $  2,817,212
                  2000                                              2,876,400
                  2001                                              2,983,951
                  2002                                              2,923,418
                  2003                                              2,811,898
                  Thereafter                                       23,166,550
                                                                 ------------

                                                                  $37,579,429
                                                                 ============



         Litigation - The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and
         claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. While the
         resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty,
         management believes that the final outcome of such matters will not
         have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of
         operations of the Company.

8.       RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

         Crow Orange County Management Company, Inc. (Crow Management), an
         affiliated company, provides management services to the Company for a
         monthly fee equal to 15% of expenses incurred by the Company for
         managing, operating, and maintaining its real estate properties.
         Management fees earned by Crow Management amounted to $508,938 and
         $91,657 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
         In addition, Crow Management is entitled to an annual incentive
         management fee of 5% of the excess of gross revenues over projected
         revenues, as defined in the management agreement. There were no
         incentive management fees earned during 1998 and 1997. Crow Management
         also provides leasing services to the Company in connection with
         leasing activity at its real estate properties. Leasing commissions
         paid to Crow Management amounted to $6,844 and $89,924 during the years
         ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and are included in
         deferred costs in the accompanying balance sheets.

         In addition to its management and leasing responsibilities, Crow
         Management supervises the conversion of tenant space and certain other
         capital improvements at the retail center. Crow Management is entitled
         to a construction management fee of 10% of the conversion and tenant
         improvement costs. There were no construction management fees earned
         during 1998 and 1997.

         In connection with the sale of the residential property in 1998 (Note
         9), the Company paid Crow Management sales commissions of $1,250,000,
         which are included in gain on sale of residential property in the
         accompanying statement of operations.




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CROW WINTHROP DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

         Crow Winthrop Operating Partnership (CWOP), an affiliated partnership
         owned by Crow Irvine #2 and Winthrop, was formed to acquire, own, and
         operate a building located in the center of the Company's real estate
         properties. Crow Irvine #2 has a 1% limited partnership interest in the
         profits and losses of CWOP. During 1997 Jamboree LLC (Jamboree)
         succeeded to the interest of CWOP in the building. The Company
         reimburses Jamboree for certain common area expenses. Such
         reimbursements amounted to $57,776 and $54,935 during 1998 and 1997,
         respectively. The Company's receives monthly payments from Jamboree for
         reserved parking spaces on the Company's land. Such receipts amounted
         to $139,502 and $174,279 during 1998 and 1997, respectively.

         The Company reimburses an affiliated company for administrative
         expenses related to the development of the real estate owned by the
         Company. During 1998 and 1997, the Company accrued or reimbursed the
         affiliated companies $ 1,292,870 and $699,548, respectively, for such
         administrative expenses. In addition, the Company receives
         reimbursements from an affiliated company to offset certain common area
         operating expenses. Such reimbursements amounted to $763 and $3,572
         during 1998 and 1997, respectively.

9.       GAIN ON SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

         In connection with the Settlement Agreement (Note 6), the Company
         reacquired the Residential Properties from the Buyer for a settlement
         price of $4,600,000 and simultaneously sold the Residential Properties
         to an unrelated party for a gross sales price of $50,000,000. As a
         result, the Company recorded a gain on sale of the Residential Property
         of $42,951,865 during 1998.

10.      SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

         In 1999, Park Place Hotel signed a 20-year operating agreement with a
hotel operator



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