urstadt biddle properties inc. is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust (“reit”) founded in 1969. we provide investors with a means of participating in the ownership of income-producing properties with ready liquidity. we are a proven leader in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high quality retail shopping centers predominantly located in the suburban, high demographic, high barrier to entry communities surrounding new york city. built upon foundations of opportunity, we take a disciplined, conservative approach to every aspect of commercial retail real estate. whether its redevelopment, property management, or acquisitions, we make sound, strategic decisions based on solid demographics, broad experience, and stable resources. this has led many real estate experts to consider our property portfolio to be one of the highest quality portfolios of assets in our industry.