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Alexander's, Inc. - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


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

For the quarterly period ended: JUNE 30, 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: 1-6064

ALEXANDER'S, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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DELAWARE 51-0100517
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification Number)

PARK 80 WEST, PLAZA II, SADDLE BROOK, NEW JERSEY 07663
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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(201)587-8541
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

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 (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

[X] Yes [ ] No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.

[ ] Yes [ ] No

As of July 24, 1998 there were 5,000,850 common shares outstanding.



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ALEXANDER'S, INC.

INDEX

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Item 1. Financial Statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998
and December 31, 1997........................................................... 3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997................................ 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six
Months Ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997.................................... 5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...................................... 6

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations............................................. 9


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................. 14

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................................ 14


Signatures ................................................................................ 15

Exhibit Index ................................................................................ 16
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS:

Real estate, at cost:
Land $ 62,964 $ 45,571
Buildings, leaseholds and improvements 167,804 123,612
Capitalized expenses and predevelopment
costs 54,373 47,163
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Total 285,141 216,346
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization (54,953) (35,224)
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230,188 181,122

Investment in unconsolidated joint
venture -- 10,611
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Real estate, net 230,188 191,733

Cash and cash equivalents 21,014 2,691
Restricted cash 12,264 1,872
Receivable arising from condemnation
proceedings -- 14,700
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $358 and $147 3,574 1,064
Receivable arising from the straight-lining
of rents, net 10,528 7,805
Deferred lease and other expenses 28,984 12,443
Deferred debt expense 2,906 783
Other assets 3,102 1,983
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 312,560 $ 235,074
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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:

Debt $ 262,405 $ 208,087
Amounts due to Vornado Realty Trust and
its affiliate 6,184 6,888
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 11,075 4,174
Other liabilities 17,229 2,296
Minority interest 600 600
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 297,493 222,045
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Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock; $1.00 par value per share;
authorized 10,000,000 shares;
issued 5,173,450 5,174 5,174
Additional capital 24,843 24,843
Deficit (13,990) (16,028)
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16,027 13,989
Less treasury shares, 172,600 shares
at cost (960) (960)
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Total stockholders' equity 15,067 13,029
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 312,560 $ 235,074
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


(amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Revenues:
Property rentals $ 6,720 $ 4,630 $ 12,351 $ 8,850
Expense reimbursements 1,612 803 2,610 1,294
Equity in income of unconsolidated
joint venture 1,141 1,328 2,519 2,615
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Total revenues 9,473 6,761 17,480 12,759
-------- -------- -------- --------

Expenses:
Operating (including management fee to Vornado
of $210 and $420 each for the three and six
months ended in 1998 and 1997, respectively) 2,993 2,265 5,013 3,877
General and administrative (including
management fee to Vornado of $540 and $1,080
each for the three and six months ended in 1998
and 1997, respectively) 1,371 1,032 2,237 2,013
Depreciation and amortization 893 582 1,691 1,153
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Total expenses 5,257 3,879 8,941 7,043
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Operating income 4,216 2,882 8,539 5,716

Interest and debt expense
(including interest on loan from Vornado) (3,260) (3,311) (6,925) (6,605)
Interest and other income, net 160 612 424 864
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Net income (loss) $ 1,116 $ 183 $ 2,038 $ (25)
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Net income (loss) per share - basic $ .22 $ .04 $ .41 $ (.01)
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Net income (loss) per share - diluted $ .22 $ .04 $ .40 $ (.01)
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
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JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net income (loss) $ 2,038 $ (25)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
(including debt issuance costs) 2,290 2,069
Straight-lining of rental income (2,723) (413)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (1,548) (327)
(Investment) distributions in excess of equity in income
of unconsolidated joint venture (386) 1,660
Amounts due to Vornado Realty Trust and its affiliate (704) (1,090)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,018 (321)
Other liabilities (67) (283)
Other 114 (956)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 32 314
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of Kings Plaza Mall (28,000) --
Additions to real estate (6,711) (8,930)
Collection of condemnation proceeds 14,700 --
Cash restricted for construction and development (10,349) 965
Cash restricted for operating liabilities (43) 568
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Net cash used in investing activities (30,403) (7,397)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of debt 90,000 16,667
Debt repayments (38,584) (661)
Deferred debt expense (2,722) (199)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 48,694 15,807
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 18,323 8,724
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,691 5,480
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 21,014 $ 14,204
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest (including capitalized
interest of $3,721 and $4,579) $ 10,073 $ 10,268
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1998, the Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
and 1997, and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are unaudited. In the opinion of management,
all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary
to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes
in cash flows have been made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the operating
results for the full year.


2. ACQUISITION OF KINGS PLAZA MALL AND RELATED FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

On June 18, 1998, the Company increased its interest in the Kings Plaza
Mall (the "Mall") to 100% by acquiring Federated Department Store's
("Federated") 50% interest. The purchase price was approximately
$28,000,000, which was paid in cash. In addition, the Company has agreed to
pay Federated $15,000,000 to renovate its Macy's store in the Mall in
exchange for certain modifications to the Kings Plaza Operating Agreement.
The Company has accrued this liability as part of "Other liabilities" and
the consideration as part of "Deferred lease and other expenses" on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet. Prior to June 18, 1998, the Company owned a 50%
interest in the Mall (since it was built in 1970) and accounted for this
investment under the equity method.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company completed a $90,000,000
three-year mortgage loan with Union Bank of Switzerland. The loan is
collateralized by the Kings Plaza Mall and the Company's anchor store and
bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% (currently 6.91%). The proceeds from the
borrowing were also used to repay $34,900,000 of existing debt ($32,000,000
of which was due in the next year). In addition, the Company expects to
complete a $30,000,000 construction loan on this property with Union Bank
of Switzerland, of which approximately $15,000,000 will be used to
partially fund a renovation of the Mall, and $15,000,000 will be used to
pay the liability to Federated noted above.

Set forth below is the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
statements of operations for the Company for the six months ended June 30,
1998 and 1997 as if the acquisition of the Kings Plaza Mall and the related
financing transactions had occurred on January 1, 1997.


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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

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PRO FORMA FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1997
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Revenues $ 30,600 $ 24,700
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Net income $ 3,700 $ 1,300
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Net income per share - basic $ .75 $ .25
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Net income per share - diluted $ .74 $ .25
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3. RELATIONSHIP WITH VORNADO REALTY TRUST ("Vornado")

Vornado owns 29.3% of the Company's Common Stock. The Company is managed
by and its properties are redeveloped and leased by Vornado, pursuant to
agreements with a one-year term expiring in March of each year which are
automatically renewable. Under these agreements, the Company incurred fees
of $1,563,000 in each of the three month periods ended June 30, 1998 and
1997 and $3,126,000 in the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997. In
addition, Vornado is due $3,689,000 at June 30, 1998 under the leasing
agreement, subject to the payment of rents by tenants.

Vornado lent the Company $45,000,000, the subordinated tranche of a
$75,000,000 loan, in 1995. The loan, which had a three-year term expiring on
March 15, 1998, has been extended for an additional year and the interest
rate has been reset from 15.60% per annum to 13.87% per annum. The Company
incurred interest on its loan from Vornado of $1,578,000 and $1,775,000 in
the three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, of which $902,000 and
$1,250,000 were capitalized. Interest on the loan was $3,296,000 and
$3,626,000 in the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, of which
$1,809,000 and $2,479,000 were capitalized.


4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lexington Avenue

The Company is evaluating redevelopment plans for this site, which may
involve razing the existing buildings (in which case, the carrying cost of
approximately $15,000,000 would be written-off) and developing a large
multi-use building requiring capital in excess of $300,000,000 to be
expended. No development decisions have been finalized.



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AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Environmental Matters

In June 1997, the Kings Plaza Shopping Center (the "Center"),
commissioned an Environmental Study and Contamination Assessment Site
Investigation (the Phase II "Study") to evaluate and delineate
environmental conditions disclosed in a Phase I study. The results of the
Study indicate the presence of petroleum and other hydrocarbons in the soil
and groundwater. The Study recommends a remedial approach, but agreement
has not yet been reached with the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation ("NYDEC") on the finalization of the approach.
The Center accrued $1,500,000 at December 31, 1997, for its estimated
obligation with respect to the clean up of the site, which includes costs
of (i) remedial investigation, (ii) feasibility study, (iii) remedial
design, (iv) remedial action and (v) professional fees. If the NYDEC
insists on a more extensive remediation approach, the Center could incur
additional obligations.

Such contamination may have resulted from activities of third parties;
however, the sources of the contamination have not been fully identified.
Although the Center intends to pursue all available remedies against any
potentially responsible third parties, there can be no assurance that such
parties will be identified, or if identified, whether these potentially
responsible third parties will be solvent. In addition, the costs
associated with pursuing any potentially responsible parties may be cost
prohibitive. The Center has not recorded an asset as of June 30, 1998 for
potential recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other parties.

Compliance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local laws
regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise
relating to the protection of the environment have not had, and, although
there can be no assurance, are not expected to have, a material effect on
the Company's operations, earnings, competitive position or capital
expenditures.

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table set for the computation of basic and diluted earnings
per share:

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FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Numerator:
Net income (loss) $ 1,116 $ 183 $ 2,038 $ (25)
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-
weighted average shares 5,001 5,001 5,001 5,001
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 61 -- 65 --
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
adjusted weighted average shares and
assumed conversions 5,062 5,001 5,066 5,001
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Net income (loss) per share - basic $ .22 $ .04 $ .41 $ (.01)
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Net income (loss) per share - diluted $ .22 $ .04 $ .40 $ (.01)
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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company's revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant
expense reimbursements and equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture were
$9,473,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 1998, compared to $6,761,000 in the
prior year's quarter, an increase of $2,712,000. Revenues were $17,480,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998, compared to $12,759,000 for the prior year's
six months, an increase of $4,721,000.

Property rentals were $6,720,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $4,630,000 in the prior year's quarter, an increase of $2,090,000.
Property rentals were $12,351,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $8,850,000 for the prior year's six months, an increase of
$3,501,000. These increases resulted from:

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FOR THE FOR THE
THREE MONTHS SIX MONTHS
EFFECTIVE ENDED ENDED
DATE JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1998
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Rent from new tenants:
Kings Plaza Store Property October 1997 $1,149,000 $2,216,000
Rego Park I March/
May 1997 341,000 1,232,000
Acquisition of additional 50%
interest in the Kings Plaza Mall June 1998 235,000 235,000
Consolidation of Kings Plaza Mall
Operations previously recorded on
the equity method June 1998 235,000 235,000
Caldor's rejection of its Fordham
Road lease June 1997 (644,000) (1,609,000)
Parking lot revenue (primarily from the
re-opening of the Lexington Avenue
parking lot) 570,000 829,000
Other 204,000 363,000
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$2,090,000 $3,501,000
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Tenant expense reimbursements were $1,612,000 in the quarter ended June
30, 1998, compared to $803,000 in the prior year's quarter, an increase of
$809,000. Tenant expense reimbursements were $2,610,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1998, compared to $1,294,000 for the prior year's six months, an
increase of $1,316,000. These increases reflect (i) corresponding increases in
operating expenses passed through to tenants as a result of leases commencing
subsequent to March 31, 1997 at the Rego Park I property, (ii) the commencement
of operations at the Kings Plaza Store property and (iii) the acquisition of an
additional 50% interest in the Kings Plaza Mall and the consolidation of its
operations after June 18, 1998.

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture (the Kings Plaza Mall)
was $1,141,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 1998, compared to $1,328,000 in the
prior year's quarter, a decrease of $187,000. Equity in income of the Kings
Plaza Mall was $2,519,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998, compared to
$2,615,000 in the prior year's six months, a decrease of $96,000. Total income
at the Kings Plaza Mall did not change significantly between 1997 and 1998. The
decreases in equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture resulted primarily
from the consolidation of the joint venture's operations as noted above.



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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating expenses were $2,993,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $2,265,000 in the prior year's quarter, an increase of $728,000.
Operating expenses were $5,013,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 ,
compared to $3,877,000 in the prior year's six months, an increase of
$1,136,000. These increases resulted primarily from (i) real estate taxes which
previously had been capitalized, being charged to income due to the commencement
of operations at the Kings Plaza Store property and (ii) the acquisition of an
additional 50% interest in the Kings Plaza Mall and the consolidation of the
Kings Plaza Mall's operations after June 18, 1998, partially offset by (iii) a
$667,000 charge to bad debt expense in the prior year's quarter in connection
with Caldor's rejection of its Fordham Road lease.

General and administrative expenses were $1,371,000 in the quarter
ended June 30, 1998, compared to $1,032,000 in the prior year's quarter, an
increase of $339,000. General and administrative expenses were $2,237,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998, compared to $2,013,000 in the prior year's
six months, an increase of $224,000. These increases resulted primarily from
higher professional fees.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased in 1998, compared to
1997 as a result of the Kings Plaza Mall acquisition in June 1998 and the
commencement of operations at the Kings Plaza Store property in October 1997.

Interest and debt expense was $3,260,000 in the quarter ended June 30,
1998, compared to $3,311,000 in the prior year's quarter, a decrease of $51,000.
Interest and debt expense was $6,925,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $6,605,000 in the prior year's six months, an increase of $320,000.
These changes resulted primarily from interest allocated to the Kings Plaza
Store property which previously had been capitalized, being charged to income in
1998 and a decrease in amortization of debt issuance costs.

Interest and other income was $160,000 in the quarter ended June 30,
1998, compared to $612,000 in the prior year's quarter, a decrease of $452,000.
Interest and other income was $424,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $864,000 in the prior year's six months, a decrease of $440,000.
These decreases resulted primarily from non-recurring items in the prior year's
quarter.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

In the aggregate, Alexander's current operating properties (six of its
nine properties) do not generate sufficient cash flow to pay all of its
expenses. The Company's three non-operating properties (Lexington Avenue,
Paramus, and Rego Park II) are in various stages of redevelopment. As rents
commence from a portion of the redevelopment properties, the Company expects
that cash flow will become positive.

On June 18, 1998, the Company increased its interest in the Kings Plaza
Mall (the "Mall") to 100% by acquiring Federated Department Store's
("Federated") 50% interest. The purchase price was approximately $28,000,000,
which was paid in cash. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay Federated
$15,000,000 to renovate its Macy's store in the Mall in exchange for certain
modifications to the Kings Plaza Operating Agreement.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company completed a $90,000,000
three-year mortgage loan with Union Bank of Switzerland. The loan is
collateralized by the Kings Plaza Mall and the Company's anchor store and bears
interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% (currently 6.91%). The proceeds from the borrowing
were also used to repay $34,900,000 of existing debt ($32,000,000 of which was
due in the next year). In addition, the Company expects to complete a
$30,000,000 construction loan with Union Bank of Switzerland, of which
approximately $15,000,000 will be used in the future to partially fund a
renovation of the Mall (estimated to cost $20,000,000 in total) and $15,000,000
will be used to pay the liability to Federated noted above.



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ALEXANDER'S, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company estimates that its capital expenditure requirements for the
redevelopment of its Paramus property, will cost approximately $90,000,000 to
$100,000,000. Further, the Company is evaluating redevelopment plans for the
Lexington Avenue site, which may involve razing the existing buildings (in which
case, the carrying cost of approximately $15,000,000 would be written-off) and
developing a large multi-use building requiring capital in excess of
$300,000,000 to be expended. While the Company anticipates that financing will
be available after tenants have been obtained for these redevelopment projects,
there can be no assurance that such financing will be obtained or if obtained,
that such financings will be on terms that are acceptable to the Company. In
addition, it is uncertain as to when these projects will commence.

Property rentals from Caldor, which filed for relief under Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code in September 1995, represented
approximately 12% and 22% of the Company's consolidated revenues for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and for the year ended December 31, 1997. Caldor
rejected its Fordham Road lease effective June 6, 1997 and accordingly, no
longer pays rent. Alexander's has filed a claim for damages based on such
rejection. The annual base rental revenue under this lease was $3,537,000. The
loss of property rental payments, if any, under the Caldor lease for the
Flushing property, could have a material adverse affect on the Company's
financial condition and results of operations.

The non-affiliated limited partners of the Seven Thirty One Limited
partnership (the "Partnership"), a limited partnership which owns the Company's
Lexington Avenue property, have the right to put their remaining 7.64% interest
to the Partnership until October 3, 1998, in exchange for a five year secured
note in the principal amount of $15,000,000, bearing annual interest at Prime
plus 1%.

The Company estimates that the fair market values of its assets are
substantially in excess of their historical cost and that it has additional
borrowing capacity. Alexander's continues to evaluate its needs for capital
which may be raised through (a) property specific or corporate borrowing, (b)
the sale of securities and (c) asset sales.

Although there can be no assurance, the Company believes that these
cash sources will be adequate to fund cash requirements until its operations
generate adequate cash flow.


CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
Cash provided by operating activities of $32,000 was comprised of (i)
net income of $2,038,000, offset by (ii) non-cash items of $433,000, and (iii)
the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $1,573,000. The
adjustments for non-cash items are comprised of the effect of straight-lining of
rental income of $2,723,000, offset by depreciation and amortization of
$2,290,000.

Net cash used in investing activities of $30,403,000 was primarily
comprised of (i) $28,000,000 for the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest
in the Kings Plaza Mall, (ii) the escrowing of cash from the condemnation of a
portion of the Paramus property ($5,341,000) and cash from the proceeds from the
Kings Plaza Shopping Center loan ($5,008,000) which is restricted as to its use
and (iii) capital expenditures of $6,711,000, partially offset by (iv) proceeds
from the condemnation of a portion of the Paramus property of $14,700,000.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $48,694,000 was comprised
of (i) proceeds from the issuance of debt on the Kings Plaza Center of
$90,000,000, offset by (ii) repayments of debt of $38,584,000 and (iii) debt
issuance costs of $2,722,000.



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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS




Six Months Ended June 30, 1997

Cash provided by operating activities of $314,000 was comprised of
$3,291,000 from results of operations (net loss of $25,000 offset by non-cash
items of $3,316,000), partially offset by the net change in operating assets and
liabilities of $2,977,000. The adjustments for non-cash items are comprised of
(i) depreciation and amortization of $2,069,000 and (ii) equity in income of
unconsolidated joint venture of $1,660,000, offset by the effect of
straight-lining of rental income of $413,000.

Net cash used in investing activities of $7,397,000 was comprised of
capital expenditures of $8,930,000, offset by the release of $1,533,000 of
restricted cash.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $15,807,000 was comprised
of proceeds from the issuance of debt (net of deferred debt expense) of
$16,468,000 on the Rego Park I property, offset by repayments of debt of
$661,000.

Funds from Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997

Funds from operations were $838,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 1998,
compared to $534,000 in the prior year's quarter, an increase of $304,000. Funds
from operations were $1,401,000 in the six months ended June 30, 1998, compared
to $67,000 in the prior year's six months, an increase of $1,334,000. The
following table reconciles funds from operations and net income (loss):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For The Three Months Ended For The Six Months Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997 June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $1,116,000 $ 183,000 $2,038,000 $ (25,000)
Depreciation and amortization of
real property 893,000 582,000 1,691,000 1,153,000
Straight-lining of property rentals
for rent escalations (883,000) 99,000 (1,781,000) (413,000)
Leasing fees paid in excess
of expense recognized (497,000) (550,000) (987,000) (1,080,000)
Proportionate share of adjustments
to equity in income of unconsolidated
joint venture to arrive at funds from
operations 209,000 220,000 440,000 432,000
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
$ 838,000 $ 534,000 $1,401,000 $ 67,000
========== ========== ========== ============
</TABLE>


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AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



Funds from operations does not represent cash generated from operating
activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is
not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, which is
disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the applicable
periods. There are no material legal or functional restrictions on the use of
funds from operations. Funds from operations should not be considered as an
alternative to net income as an indicator of the Company's operating performance
or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Management
considers funds from operations a relevant supplemental measure of operating
performance because it provides a basis for comparison among REITs; however,
funds from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
reported by other REITs since the Company's method of calculating funds from
operations is different from that used by NAREIT. Funds from operations, as
defined by NAREIT, represents net income before depreciation and amortization,
extraordinary items and gains or losses on sales of real estate. Funds from
operations as disclosed above has been modified to adjust for the effect of
straight-lining of property rentals for rent escalations and leasing fee
expenses. Below are the cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing
and financing activities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For The Three Months Ended For The Six Months Ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997 June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities $ 835,000 $ 794,000 $ 32,000 $ 314,000
=============== ============= ================ =============

Investing activities $(35,163,000) $(3,580,000) $(30,403,000) $ (7,397,000)
============= ============ ============= =============

Financing activities $ 52,642,000 $ (364,000) $ 48,694,000 $15,807,000
============= ============= ============= ===========
</TABLE>


Year 2000 Issues

The Company is managed by Vornado Realty Trust. Vornado is continuing
to address the Year 2000 issues. Review of the systems effecting the Company is
progressing. During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company has not
incurred substantial costs related to its Year 2000 efforts. The Company does
not expect that the cost of modifications to its systems, if any, will have a
material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or
liquidity.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On May 27, 1998, the Company held its annual meeting of
stockholders. The stockholders voted, in person or by proxy, for
the election of the three nominees listed in the Proxy Statement
to serve on the Board of Directors for a term of three years, or
until their respective successors are duly elected and qualify.
The three nominees were elected. The results of the voting are
shown below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Election of Directors
Votes Cast
Against or
Directors Votes Cast For Withheld
--------------------- -------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Michael D. Fascitelli 4,153,143 1,277
David Mandelbaum 4,153,253 1,167
Richard West 4,153,263 1,157
</TABLE>


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

(a) Exhibits: The following exhibits are filed with this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

10 Term Loan Agreement dated as of June 18,
1998 among Alexander's Kings Plaza Center,
Inc., Kings Plaza Corp., and Alexander's
Department Stores of Brooklyn, Inc., as
Borrower, Union Bank of Switzerland, as
Lender

27 Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None



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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.




ALEXANDER'S, INC.
------------------------------------
(Registrant)



Date: August 6, 1998 /s/ Joseph Macnow
------------------------------------
JOSEPH MACNOW
Vice President - Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Accounting Officer



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EXHIBIT INDEX



EXHIBIT NO.

10 Term Loan Agreement dated as of June 18, 1998 among
Alexander's Kings Plaza Center, Inc., Kings Plaza
Corp., and Alexander's Department Stores of Brooklyn,
Inc., as Borrower, Union Bank of Switzerland, as
Lender

27 Financial Data Schedule



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