Clipper Realty Inc.

NYSE:CLPR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$121.1m

Clipper Realty Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Clipper Realty's CEO is David Bistricer, appointed in Aug 2015, has a tenure of 10.92 years. total yearly compensation is $2.05M, comprised of 30.8% salary and 69.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 4.84% of the company’s shares, worth $5.86M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 10.9 years and 11.5 years respectively.

Key information

David Bistricer

Chief executive officer

US$2.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage30.77%
CEO tenure10.9yrs
CEO ownership4.8%
Management average tenure10.9yrs
Board average tenure11.5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 19

Clipper Realty: Attractively Valued Despite Fundamental Pressures

Summary Clipper Realty remains a "Buy" despite a 20% share price decline and ongoing rent regulation headwinds in NYC. The residential portfolio outperforms with free market rents up 7%, but rent-stabilized units face regulatory risk and refinancing challenges. The non-recourse, property-level debt structure enables CLPR to walk away from underperforming assets, preserving equity value. Dividend yield stands at 13%; payout appears safe through 2026, but a post-2026 cut is likely as interest expense rises. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 17

Clipper Realty: Remarkable Q4 Reignites Bull Case, 9.3% Dividend Yield A Strong Buy

Summary Clipper Realty's 9.3% dividend yield is significantly elevated due to a broad REIT pullback, presenting a strong buy opportunity with robust revenue growth and record FFO. The REIT's fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter revenue rose 9.1% year-over-year, driven by positive leasing spreads, with FFO providing substantial 200% coverage on dividend payments. CLPR's current yield is excessively high compared to its financial health, suggesting a fair price of at least $6 per share. The portfolio is 98.9% leased, generating an annualized base rent of $147.52 million, highlighting the REIT's strong rent generation and undervalued market position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 05

Clipper Realty: An Undervalued REIT Plagued By High Debt And Limited Geography

Summary Clipper Realty gets a hold rating as its low share price and undervaluation is overcome by negative equity, a limited portfolio, and lacking a proven profitability lately. Macro factors like rental housing demand growth in the NYC market could be in its favor. Although the dividend yield is past 9%, there is no proven dividend growth. However, the firm's positive cashflow could provide sustainability. Interest rate risk remains as the Fed has held back on further cuts to its target rate this year, for now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 24

Clipper Realty: 7.4% Dividend Yield But Office Property Headwinds Need To Be Addressed For New Highs

Summary Clipper Realty is paying out a 7.4% dividend yield that's fully covered by free cash flow. The plan to sell 10 West 65th Street increases office property exposure and impacts the multifamily pureplay bull case. Despite record quarterly revenue and improved free cash flow, Clipper Realty faces financial uncertainty due to an accelerated loan payment totaling $116.6 million. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 31

Clipper Realty: 8% Dividend Yield From Significantly Undervalued US Multifamily REIT, I'm Buying

Summary Clipper Realty is a buy due to its low valuation, high dividend yield, and debt relief from pending Fed rate cuts. CLPR's common shares trade at 7.1x annualized fiscal 2024 second quarter FFO, with an 8% dividend yield, significantly covered by FFO. Despite office exposure and lease expirations, CLPR's strong free cash flow and New York's high rent environment support its financial health. Fed rate cuts and potential lease extensions are key catalysts for CLPR. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 05

Clipper Realty: Much Safer Than It Appears

Summary Clipper Realty is a REIT with undervalued assets in NYC that outweigh concerns about high debt and office space tenant departure. The estimated value of CLPR ranges from $5.82 to $23.5, depending on cap rate. CLPR's unique capital structure protects individual properties from debt risks: poor performance of one property will not negatively impact others. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 29

Clipper Realty: High Yield, But You Could Be Ignored

Summary Clipper Realty's stock is currently trading at an all-time low and a 10% yield with no history of dividend cuts. With ten properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn, it's good real estate, but refinancing at higher interest rates could squeeze the cash flow too much. Crucially, management is not bound by anti-competitive agreements, and their best ideas may not go to CLPR. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 19

Clipper Realty: How Sustainable Is The 7.7% Dividend Yield?

Summary Clipper Realty is currently paying out a 7.7% dividend yield. The most recent distribution was 158% covered by its third quarter adjusted FFO. Its long-dated maturity profile and high insider ownership have reduced the likelihood of a dividend reduction. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 28

The 7.2% Dividend Of Clipper Realty Comes With High Risk

Summary Clipper Realty is offering a 7.2% dividend yield, but its dividend is far from safe, partly due to a forward FFO payout ratio of 106%. The commercial properties of Clipper Realty have been negatively impacted by an accelerated shift to e-commerce. The REIT has a high debt load and has underperformed the market, making it a risky investment for income-oriented investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has David Bistricer's remuneration changed compared to Clipper Realty's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$13m

Dec 31 2025US$2mUS$630k

-US$22m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$18m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$17m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$17m

Dec 31 2024US$3mUS$630k

-US$4m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$5m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$5m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$6m

Dec 31 2023US$2mUS$630k

-US$7m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$7m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$7m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$7m

Dec 31 2022US$2mUS$630k

-US$6m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$7m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$7m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$7m

Dec 31 2021US$2mUS$579k

-US$8m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$7m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$7m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$8m

Dec 31 2020US$2mUS$546k

-US$5m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$5m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$4m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$2m

Dec 31 2019US$1mUS$520k

-US$2m

Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD2.05M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD658.93K).

Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

David Bistricer (76 yo)

10.9yrs
Tenure
US$2,047,372
Compensation

Mr. David Bistricer is a Principal in E.B. Acquisitions, LLC. Mr. Bistricer serves as Co-Chairman of Clipper Realty Inc. and has been its Director since August 2015 and is its Chief Executive Officer since...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Bistricer
Co-Chairman & CEO10.9yrsUS$2.05m4.84%
$ 5.9m
Jacob Bistricer
Chief Operating Officer10.9yrsUS$1.57m0.000020%
$ 24.2
Jacob Schwimmer
Chief Property Management Officer10.9yrsUS$1.29m0.22%
$ 262.2k
Lawrence Kreider
CFO & Secretary5.2yrsUS$803.84k0%
$ 0
10.9yrs
Average Tenure
65.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: CLPR's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Bistricer
Co-Chairman & CEO11.5yrsUS$2.05m4.84%
$ 5.9m
Howard Lorber
Independent Director11.5yrsUS$131.23k0.16%
$ 190.1k
Harmon Spolan
Independent Director8.4yrsUS$110.60k0.0062%
$ 7.5k
Shmuel Levinson
Co-Chairman of the Board11.5yrsUS$1.34m2.67%
$ 3.2m
Richard Burger
Independent Director8.4yrsUS$110.60k0%
$ 0
Robert Ivanhoe
Independent Director11.5yrsUS$121.23k0%
$ 0
Roberto Verrone
Director11.5yrsUS$105.16k0.17%
$ 202.3k
11.5yrs
Average Tenure
76yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: CLPR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.5 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 07:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Clipper Realty Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Craig KuceraB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Buck HorneRaymond James & Associates