MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII LP
10-Q, 1998-05-14
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


[x]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


      For the quarterly period ended         March 31, 1998
                                     -------------------------------------------


                                       OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES 
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the transition period from ______________ to_____________
     Commission file number  0-17173
                           ---------


                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



         Delaware                                   33-0214387
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(State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)




             13760 Noel Road, Suite 600, LB70, Dallas, Texas, 75240
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               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code    (972) 448-5800
                                                   -----------------------------


Indicate  by check  mark  whether  the  registrant,  (1) has filed  all  reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934  during the  preceding  12 months and (2) has been  subject to such  filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
                                      ---  ---

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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          March 31,         December 31,
                                                                            1998                 1997
                                                                       ---------------      --------------

ASSETS
- ------

Real estate investments:
<S>                                                                    <C>                  <C>           
   Land.....................................................           $     4,196,277      $    4,196,277
   Buildings and improvements...............................                23,668,002          23,241,031
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                            27,864,279          27,437,308
   Less:  Accumulated depreciation and amortization.........                (9,138,940)         (8,806,732)
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                            18,725,339          18,630,576

Assets held for sale........................................                 4,549,881           4,549,881

Mortgage loan investments - affiliates......................                 7,031,487           6,956,487
Cash and cash equivalents ..................................                 1,224,363           2,440,084
Cash segregated for security deposits and repurchase
   of limited partnership units.............................                   110,746             442,193
Accounts receivable.........................................                   315,194             426,825
Accrued interest receivable.................................                    65,691              64,991
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................                   152,433             170,077
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                       $    32,175,134      $   33,681,114
                                                                        ==============       =============

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
- ------------------------------------------

Revolving credit agreement                                             $     3,437,648      $    3,437,648
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......................                    43,731             107,549
Accrued property taxes......................................                   283,836                   -
Payable to limited partners.................................                         -             332,928
Payable to affiliates.......................................                   768,005             542,045
Security deposits and deferred rental revenue...............                   264,526             261,767
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                             4,797,746           4,681,937
                                                                        --------------       -------------

Partners' equity (deficit):
   Limited partners - 10,000,000 limited partnership units
     authorized; 5,199,901 limited partnership units out-
     standing at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997.......                27,448,084          29,076,126
   General Partner..........................................                   (70,696)            (76,949)
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                            27,377,388          28,999,177
                                                                        --------------       -------------
                                                                       $    32,175,134      $   33,681,114
                                                                        ==============       =============
</TABLE>

The  financial  information  included  herein has been  prepared  by  management
without audit by independent public accountants.

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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                       McNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                                                       March 31,
                                                                           ---------------------------------
                                                                                1998               1997
                                                                           --------------     --------------
   Revenue:
<S>                                                                        <C>                <C>           
   Rental revenue ............................................             $    2,203,177     $    2,089,145
   Interest income on mortgage loan investments -
     affiliates................................................                   190,288            183,323
   Other interest income.......................................                    39,088             38,434
                                                                            -------------      -------------
     Total revenue.............................................                 2,432,553          2,310,902
                                                                            -------------      -------------

Expenses:
   Interest....................................................                    96,035             60,997
   Depreciation and amortization...............................                   332,208            372,486
   Property taxes..............................................                   283,836            249,246
   Personnel costs.............................................                   224,698            195,033
   Utilities...................................................                   106,402            116,799
   Repairs and maintenance.....................................                   138,995            182,145
   Property management fees - affiliates.......................                   121,495            113,922
   Other property operating expenses...........................                   147,812            167,808
   General and administrative..................................                   128,428             21,737
   General and administrative - affiliates.....................                   227,373            208,183
                                                                            -------------      -------------
     Total expenses............................................                 1,807,282          1,688,356
                                                                            -------------      -------------

Net income.....................................................            $      625,271     $      622,546
                                                                            =============      =============


Net income allocable to limited partners.......................            $      619,018     $      616,321
Net income allocable to General Partner........................                     6,253              6,225
                                                                            -------------      -------------
Net income.....................................................            $      625,271     $      622,546
                                                                            =============      =============


Net income per weighted average hundred limited
   partnership units...........................................            $        11.90     $        11.77
                                                                            =============      =============

Distributions per weighted average hundred limited
   partnership units...........................................            $        43.21     $        38.19
                                                                            =============      =============

</TABLE>


The  financial  information  included  herein has been  prepared  by  management
without audit by independent public accountants.

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                    STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                                   (Unaudited)

               For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                  Total
                                                   General                 Limited               Partners'
                                                   Partner                 Partners            Equity (Deficit)
                                                 ---------------         ----------------      ----------------
<S>                                              <C>                     <C>                   <C>            
Balance at December 31, 1996..............       $     (104,836)         $     30,648,258      $    30,543,422

Net income................................                6,225                   616,321              622,546

Distributions to limited partners.........                    -                (1,999,970)          (1,999,970)
                                                  -------------           ----------------      ---------------

Balance at March 31, 1997.................       $      (98,611)         $     29,264,609      $    29,165,998
                                                  =============           ===============       ==============



Balance at December 31, 1997..............       $      (76,949)         $     29,076,126      $    28,999,177

Net income................................                6,253                   619,018              625,271

Distributions to limited partners.........                    -                (2,247,060)          (2,247,060)
                                                  -------------           ---------------       --------------

Balance at March 31, 1998.................       $      (70,696)         $     27,448,084      $    27,377,388
                                                  =============           ===============       ==============
</TABLE>




The  financial  information  included  herein has been  prepared  by  management
without audit by independent public accountants.

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<PAGE>
                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

                (Increase) Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                                  March 31,
                                                                  -----------------------------------------

                                                                        1998                     1997
                                                                  -----------------        ----------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
<S>                                                               <C>                      <C>            
   Cash received from tenants........................             $      2,304,967         $     2,070,397
   Cash paid to suppliers............................                     (780,244)               (693,497)
   Cash paid to affiliates...........................                     (122,908)               (288,934)
   Interest received.................................                       39,088                  38,434
   Interest received from affiliates.................                      189,588                 161,670
   Interest paid.....................................                      (96,035)                (24,513)
                                                                   ---------------          --------------
Net cash provided by operating activities............                    1,534,456               1,263,557
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Additions to real estate investments..............                     (426,971)               (112,614)
   Mortgage loan investments - affiliates............                      (75,000)             (2,336,029)
                                                                   ---------------          --------------
Net cash used in investing activities................                     (501,971)             (2,448,643)
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Net decrease in cash segregated for
     repurchase of limited partnership units.........                      331,782                 247,731
   Proceeds from revolving credit agreement..........                            -               2,336,029
   Repurchase of limited partnership units...........                     (332,928)               (332,928)
   Distributions to limited partners.................                   (2,247,060)             (1,999,970)
                                                                   ---------------          --------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
   activities........................................                   (2,248,206)                250,862
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents............                   (1,215,721)               (934,224)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
   period............................................                    2,440,084               3,022,851
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period...........             $      1,224,363         $     2,088,627
                                                                   ===============          ==============
</TABLE>


The  financial  information  included  herein has been  prepared  by  management
without audit by independent public accountants.

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<PAGE>
                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

              Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
                              Operating Activities

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                                  March 31,
                                                                  ----------------------------------------

                                                                        1998                     1997
                                                                  ----------------         ---------------
<S>                                                               <C>                      <C>            
Net income...........................................             $        625,271         $       622,546
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided  by  operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization.....................                      332,208                 372,486
   Amortization of deferred borrowing costs..........                            -                  24,383
   Changes in assets and liabilities:
     Cash segregated for security deposits...........                         (335)                   (395)
     Accounts receivable.............................                      111,631                 (23,733)
     Accrued interest receivable.....................                         (700)                (21,653)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets...............                       17,644                  20,049
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses...........                      (63,818)                (43,012)
     Accrued property taxes..........................                      283,836                 249,246
     Payable to affiliates...........................                      225,960                  33,171
     Security deposits and deferred rental
       revenue.......................................                        2,759                  30,469
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

       Total adjustments.............................                      909,185                 641,011
                                                                   ---------------          --------------

Net cash provided by operating activities............             $      1,534,456         $     1,263,557
                                                                   ===============          ==============
</TABLE>



The  financial  information  included  herein has been  prepared  by  management
without audit by independent public accountants.

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<PAGE>
                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                          Notes to Financial Statements
                                 March 31, 1998
                                   (Unaudited)

NOTE 1.
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McNeil Real  Estate Fund XXVII,  L.P.  (the  "Partnership"),  formerly  known as
Southmark Prime Plus, L.P., was organized by affiliates of Southmark Corporation
("Southmark") on January 16, 1987, as a limited partnership under the provisions
of the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act to make short-term loans
to affiliates of the general partner.  The general partner of the Partnership is
McNeil Partners,  L.P. (the "General Partner"),  a Delaware limited partnership,
an affiliate of Robert A. McNeil ("McNeil"). The principal place of business for
the Partnership and the General Partner is 13760 Noel Road,  Suite 600,  Dallas,
Texas 75240.

In the opinion of management,  the financial  statements reflect all adjustments
necessary for a fair  presentation of the Partnership's  financial  position and
results  of  operations.  All  adjustments  were of a normal  recurring  nature.
However, the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1998 are
not  necessarily  indicative  of the results to be expected  for the year ending
December 31, 1998.

NOTE 2.
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The  financial  statements  should  be read in  conjunction  with the  financial
statements  contained in the  Partnership's  Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the
year  ended  December  31,  1997,  and the  notes  thereto,  as  filed  with the
Securities and Exchange  Commission,  which is available upon request by writing
to McNeil Real Estate Fund XXVII, L.P., c/o McNeil Real Estate Management, Inc.,
Investor Services, 13760 Noel Road, Suite 600, LB70, Dallas, Texas 75240.

NOTE 3.
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The  Partnership  pays property  management fees equal to 5% of the gross rental
receipts for its mini-storage warehouses and 6% of gross rental receipts for its
commercial  properties to McNeil Real Estate  Management,  Inc.  ("McREMI"),  an
affiliate of the General Partner, for providing property management services for
the Partnership's  mini-storage warehouses and commercial properties and leasing
services  for its  mini-storage  warehouses.  McREMI may also  choose to provide
leasing  services for the  Partnership's  commercial  properties,  in which case
McREMI will receive  property  management fees from such  commercial  properties
equal to 3% of the  property's  gross rental  receipts plus leasing  commissions
based on the  prevailing  market rate for such  services  where the  property is
located.

The  Partnership  reimburses  McREMI  for  its  costs,  including  overhead,  of
administering the Partnership's affairs.






<PAGE>
The  Partnership  is paying an asset  management  fee,  which is  payable to the
General  Partner.  Through 1999, the asset management fee is calculated as 1% of
the  Partnership's  tangible asset value.  Tangible asset value is determined by
using the greater of (i) an amount calculated by applying a capitalization  rate
of 9% to the annualized net operating income of each property or (ii) a value of
$30 per gross square foot for  mini-storage  warehouses and $50 per gross square
foot for commercial  properties to arrive at the property  tangible asset value.
The property  tangible  asset value is then added to the book value of all other
assets excluding  intangible items. The fee percentage  decreases  subsequent to
1999.

Compensation  and  reimbursements  paid to or  accrued  for the  benefit  of the
General Partner or its affiliates are as follows:

                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,
                                                  ----------------------------
                                                     1998              1997
                                                  ----------       -----------

Property management fees.....................     $  121,495       $   113,922
Charged to general and administrative -
   affiliates:
   Partnership administration................         69,177            63,254
   Asset management fee......................        158,196           144,929
                                                   ---------        ----------
                                                  $  348,868       $   322,105
                                                   =========        ==========

Under  the  terms of its  amended  partnership  agreement,  the  Partnership  is
expressly  permitted to make loans to affiliates of the General Partner, so long
as such loans meet certain  conditions,  including that such loans bear interest
at a rate of prime plus 2.5%,  or prime plus 3.5% if the loan is junior to other
indebtedness. These loans are secured by income-producing real estate and may be
either  junior or senior to other  indebtedness  secured by such  property.  The
Partnership made loans to affiliates of $75,000 during the first three months of
1998 and $2,336,029 during the first three months of 1997.

In order to induce the  Partnership  to lend funds to  affiliates of the General
Partner,  the  General  Partner  agreed to pay (i) the  difference  between  the
interest rate required by the Partnership's  amended partnership agreement to be
charged to  affiliates  and the interest  rate actually paid by certain of those
affiliates,  and (ii) all  points  (1.5%  or 2% if the loan is  junior  to other
indebtedness),  closing costs and expenses.  The Partnership  recorded  interest
income on  affiliate  loans of $190,288  and $183,323 for the three months ended
March  31,  1998  and  1997,   respectively,   of  which  $25,948  and  $22,401,
respectively, was paid or payable by the General Partner.

Payable  to  affiliates  at March  31,  1998 and  December  31,  1997  consisted
primarily of a  performance  incentive  fee of $141,647  accrued in prior years,
Partnership  general and  administrative  expenses,  asset  management  fees and
prepaid interest. Except for the performance incentive fee and prepaid interest,
all accrued fees are due and payable from current operations.






<PAGE>
NOTE 4.
- -------

On February 28, 1997, the  Partnership  loaned  $2,336,029 to McNeil Real Estate
Fund X, Ltd.  ("Fund X"),  at an  interest  rate of prime plus 1% per annum (the
maximum rate allowed to be incurred by Fund X in connection with borrowings from
affiliates pursuant to Fund X's partnership agreement).  This loan is secured by
a first lien on La Plaza Business Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Interest
on the loan is payable monthly, with principal payable in February 2000.

On October  25,  1996,  the  Partnership  agreed to loan an  aggregate  of $1.68
million to McNeil Pension Investment Fund, Ltd.  ("McPIF"),  an affiliate of the
General  Partner,  at an interest  rate of prime plus 1% per annum (the  maximum
rate  allowed  to be  incurred  by  McPIF in  connection  with  borrowings  from
affiliates  pursuant to McPIF's  partnership  agreement).  In 1996, $820,426 was
borrowed by McPIF  pursuant to this  commitment  and an  additional  $75,000 was
borrowed in the first  quarter of 1998.  This loan is secured by a first lien on
Verre Center Office Building located in Chamblee,  Georgia. Interest on the loan
is payable monthly. Principal is payable in November 1999.

NOTE 5.
- -------

In 1996, the  Partnership  adopted the Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board's
Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  No.  121,  "Accounting  for the
Impairment of Long-Lived  Assets and for  Long-Lived  Assets to be Disposed Of."
This statement  requires the cessation of  depreciation on assets held for sale.
Since AAA Century Airport  Self-Storage and Burbank  Mini-Storage were placed on
the market for sale, no depreciation was taken effective August 1, 1997.

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
- -------  ---------------------------------------------------------------
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         ---------------------

FINANCIAL CONDITION
- -------------------

There has been no  significant  change in the  operations  of the  Partnership's
properties since December 31, 1997. The Partnership  reported net income for the
first three months of 1998 of $625,271,  comparable to the $622,546 reported for
the first three months of 1997.  Revenues  were  $2,432,553  for the first three
months of 1998, up from  $2,310,902  for the same period in 1997.  Expenses were
$1,807,282 in 1998 as compared to $1,688,356 in 1997.

Net cash provided by operating  activities  was  $1,534,456 for the three months
ended  March  31,  1998.   The   Partnership   expended   $426,971  for  capital
improvements,  loaned $75,000 to an affiliate, paid $1,146 for the repurchase of
limited  partnership  units  (net  of a  decrease  in  cash  segregated  for the
repurchase  of limited  partnership  units) and  distributed  $2,247,060  to the
limited  partners.  Cash and cash  equivalents  totaled  $1,224,363 at March 31,
1998, a net decrease of $1,215,721 from the balance at December 31, 1997.







<PAGE>
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------

Revenue:

Total revenue increased by $121,651 for the three months ended March 31, 1998 as
compared to the same period in the prior year,  primarily  due to an increase in
rental revenue, as discussed below.

Rental  revenue  for the first  three  months of 1998  increased  by $114,032 as
compared  to the same period in 1997.  Rental  revenue  increased  approximately
$79,000  and  $22,000  at One  Corporate  Center  I and  III  office  buildings,
respectively, mainly due to increased rental rates.

Expenses:

Total  expenses  increased by $118,926 for the three months ended March 31, 1998
as compared to the same period in the prior year, as discussed below.

Interest  expense for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased by $35,038
in relation to the respective period in the prior year, due to a greater average
amount of borrowings under the  Partnership's  line of credit agreement in 1998.
The Partnership had borrowed $1,101,619 as of December 31, 1996. The Partnership
borrowed an  additional  $2,336,029  at the end of February  1997,  resulting in
total borrowing under the line of credit agreement of $3,437,648 as of March 31,
1998 and 1997.

For the first quarter of 1998,  depreciation and amortization  expense decreased
by $40,278 as compared to the first quarter of 1997. The decrease was due to AAA
Century Airport and Burbank  mini-storages  being  classified as assets held for
sale by the  Partnership  effective  August  1,  1997.  In  accordance  with the
Financial   Accounting  Standards  Board's  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting
Standards No. 121,  "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived  Assets and for
Long-Lived  Assets  to  be  Disposed  Of,"  the  Partnership   ceased  recording
depreciation on the assets at the time they were placed on the market for sale.

Property taxes for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased by $34,590 as
compared to the same period in 1997.  The increase was due to an increase in the
assessed  taxable  value of One Corporate  Center I and III office  buildings by
taxing authorities.

Personnel  costs  increased  by $29,665  for the first  three  months of 1998 in
relation to the first three  months of 1997.  The  increase was mainly due to an
overall  increase in office salaries at all the properties in 1998. In addition,
there was an increase in bonuses paid to employees at One Corporate Center I and
III office buildings for renewing tenant leases in 1998.

For the first three months of 1998, repairs and maintenance expense decreased by
$43,150 as compared to the first three  months of the prior year.  The  decrease
was mainly due to lower snow removal  expenses at One Corporate Center I and III
office  buildings  in 1998  due to a  milder  winter  in  Minnesota,  where  the
properties are located.

Other  property  operating  expenses  decreased by $19,996 for the quarter ended
March 31, 1998 as compared to the same quarter in 1997.  The decrease was due to
a decline in bad debts at all of the properties in 1998.



<PAGE>
General and  administrative  expenses increased by $106,691 for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 as compared to the same period in 1997.  The  increase  was
mainly due to costs  incurred to explore  alternatives  to maximize the value of
the Partnership (see Liquidity and Capital Resources).

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- -------------------------------

The Partnership generated $1,534,456 of cash through operating activities in the
first  three  months of 1998 as compared  to  $1,263,557  for the same period in
1997. Cash received from tenants  increased in 1998 partially due to an increase
in rental  revenue,  as discussed  above. In addition,  a tenant  reimbursed One
Corporate  Center  I  approximately  $98,000  in 1998  for  tenant  improvements
completed on its behalf. There was also a decrease in cash paid to affiliates in
1998.

The Partnership  expended $426,971 and $112,614 for capital  improvements to its
properties for the first three months of 1998 and 1997, respectively.  A greater
amount of tenant  improvements  were performed at One Corporate Center I and III
office  buildings in the first  quarter of 1998.  In  addition,  the roof at AAA
Sentry Mini-Storage was replaced in 1998.

The  Partnership  loaned  $75,000 to an affiliate of the General  Partner in the
first three months of 1998. In the first three months of 1997,  the  Partnership
received  $2,336,029  from its line of credit  agreement,  which it loaned to an
affiliate of the General Partner.

The Partnership distributed $2,247,060 and $1,999,970 to the limited partners in
the first three months of 1998 and 1997, respectively.

Short-term liquidity:

At March 31, 1998, the Partnership held cash and cash equivalents of $1,224,363.
This  balance   provides  a  reasonable   level  of  working   capital  for  the
Partnership's immediate needs in operating its properties.

For the  Partnership  as a whole,  management  projects  positive cash flow from
operations in 1998. The Partnership has budgeted  approximately $1.2 million for
necessary  capital  improvements for all properties in 1998 which is expected to
be funded from available cash reserves or from operations of the properties.

Additional efforts to maintain and improve  Partnership  liquidity have included
continued attention to property management activities. The objective has been to
obtain maximum  occupancy  rates while holding  expenses to levels  necessary to
maximize  cash flows.  The  Partnership  has made  capital  expenditures  on its
properties where improvements were expected to increase the  competitiveness and
marketability of the properties.

Long-term liquidity:

While the outlook for  maintenance of adequate levels of liquidity is favorable,
should  operations  deteriorate and present cash resources be  insufficient  for
current needs,  the Partnership  would require other sources of working capital.
The  Partnership  acquired a $5 million  line of credit in 1995 that may be used
for property  operations.  Other possible  actions to resolve cash  deficiencies
include refinancings, deferral of capital expenditures on Partnership properties
except  where  improvements  are expected to increase  the  competitiveness  and
marketability  of the  properties,  arranging  financing from  affiliates or the
ultimate sale of the properties.
<PAGE>
Pursuant  to the  Partnership's  previously  announced  liquidation  plans,  the
Partnership  has recently  retained  PaineWebber,  Incorporated as its exclusive
financial  advisor  to  explore  alternatives  to  maximize  the  value  of  the
Partnership.  The  alternatives  being  considered by the  Partnership  include,
without limitation,  a transaction in which limited partnership interests in the
Partnership  are converted into cash. The General  Partner of the Partnership or
entities or persons  affiliated with the General Partner will not be involved as
a purchaser in any of the transactions  contemplated above. Any transaction will
be subject to certain conditions  including (i) approval by the limited partners
of the Partnership, and (ii) receipt of an opinion from an independent financial
advisory  firm  as  to  the  fairness  of  the  consideration  received  by  the
Partnership  pursuant to such  transaction.  Finally,  there can be no assurance
that any transaction will be consummated, or as to the terms thereof.

The  Partnership  has  placed  AAA  Century  Airport  Self-Storage  and  Burbank
Mini-Storage on the market for sale effective August 1, 1997.


                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
- ------   --------------------------------

(a)      Exhibits.


         Exhibit
         Number                     Document Description
         -------                    --------------------

         4.2                        Amended and Restated  Partnership  Agreement
                                    of McNeil XXVII,  L.P. dated March 30, 1992.
                                    (Incorporated  by  reference  to the Current
                                    Report of the  registrant  on Form 8-K dated
                                    March 30, 1992, as filed on April 10, 1992).

         11.                        Statement  regarding  computation  of    Net
                                    Income    (Loss)   per    Hundred    Limited
                                    Partnership Units. Net income (loss) per one
                                    hundred   limited   partnership   units   is
                                    computed  by  dividing  net  income   (loss)
                                    allocated  to the  limited  partners  by the
                                    weighted    average    number   of   limited
                                    partnership units outstanding  (expressed in
                                    hundreds).  Per  unit  information  has been
                                    computed based on 51,999 and 52,369 weighted
                                    average   limited   partnership   units  (in
                                    hundreds) outstanding in 1998 and 1997.

         27.                        Financial   Data   Schedule  for the quarter
                                    ended March 31, 1998.

(b)      Reports on Form  8-K.  There  were  no reports on Form 8-K filed during
         the quarter ended March 31, 1998.


<PAGE>


                       MCNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                                   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:



                               McNEIL REAL ESTATE FUND XXVII, L.P.

                               By:  McNeil Partners, L.P., General Partner

                                    By: McNeil Investors, Inc., General Partner








May 14, 1998                        By:  /s/  Ron K. Taylor
- ------------                           -----------------------------------------
Date                                    Ron K. Taylor
                                        President and Director of McNeil
                                         Investors, Inc.
                                        (Principal Financial Officer)




May 14, 1998                        By:  /s/  Carol A. Fahs
- ------------                           -----------------------------------------
Date                                    Carol A. Fahs
                                        Vice President of McNeil Investors, Inc.
                                        (Principal Accounting Officer)










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