Clipper Realty Reports Significant Net Loss, Defaults on $125M Loan, Faces Foreclosure Risk

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Clipper Realty Inc. reported a substantial net loss for 2025, driven by the loss of a major tenant and a $33.8 million impairment. The company defaulted on a $125 million mortgage loan for its 250 Livingston Street property, facing potential foreclosure, while successfully settling litigation for another property's loan.

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• Significant Net Loss Reported

  The company reported a net loss of $52.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a substantial increase from a $6.58 million net loss in 2024.

• Default on $125M Mortgage Loan

  Clipper Realty Inc. defaulted on its $125 million mortgage loan for the 250 Livingston Street property due to failure to make required deposits and debt service payments, leading to the loan being transferred to special servicing and potential foreclosure.

• Major Tenant Vacates 250 Livingston Street

  The City of New York vacated its 342,496 square feet of office space at 250 Livingston Street in August 2025, resulting in a loss of approximately $15.4 million in annual rent and the property remaining vacant.

• 141 Livingston Street Loan Litigation Settled

  The company settled ongoing litigation related to its $100 million 141 Livingston Street loan, providing a $10 million letter of credit and paying $2.2 million in fees, while securing a five-year lease extension with the City of New York for that property.

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Clipper Realty Inc. reported a substantial net loss of $52.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a significant deterioration from the prior year. This was largely driven by the City of New York vacating its 250 Livingston Street office space, which previously generated $15.4 million in annual rent, and a $33.8 million impairment loss on the sale of the 10 West 65th Street property. Critically, the company defaulted on its $125 million mortgage loan for the 250 Livingston Street property due to missed payments, leading to the loan being transferred to special servicing and the risk of acceleration and foreclosure. The auditor's report includes an 'Emphasis of matter' highlighting this default. While the company successfully settled litigation and secured a five-year lease extension for its $100 million 141 Livingston Street loan, incurring $2.2 million in fees and providing a $10 million letter of credit, the ongoing distress at 250 Livingston Street and the overall financial performance indicate a challenging outlook. Investors should monitor the resolution of the 250 Livingston Street default and the company's ability to re-lease the vacant commercial space.