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MAYS J W INC

For the period ended Jul 31, 2025. Filed Oct 23, 2025.

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FY2025 · Filed Oct 23, 2025

MAYS$43.50+3.2%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Item 2. Properties

ITEM 2.PROPERTIES.

The table below sets forth certain information as to each of the properties currently operated by the Company:

Location · Approximate Square Feet
1.Brooklyn, New York Fulton Street at Bond Street380,000
Livingston Street Truck bays, passage facilities and tunnel-Schermerhorn Street17,000
Building-Livingston Street10,500
2.Brooklyn, New York Jowein building at Elm Place201,000
3.Jamaica, New York Jamaica Avenue at 169th Street297,000
4.Fishkill, New York Route 9 at Interstate Highway 84203,000
(located on 14.6 acres · )
5.Levittown, New York Hempstead Turnpike10,000
(located on 75,800 square feet of land · )
6.Massapequa, New York Sunrise Highway133,400
7.Circleville, Ohio Tarlton Road193,350
(located on 11.6 acres · )

Properties are leased under long-term leases for varying periods, the longest of which extends to 2073, and in most instances renewal options are included. Reference is made to Notes 4. OPERATING LEASES and 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders, incorporated herein by reference. Properties owned and subject to mortgage is the Fishkill building.

1.Brooklyn, New York

Fulton Street at Bond Street

90% of the property is owned by the Company and the remaining 10% of the property is leased by the Company under five separate leases. Expiration dates are as follows: December 8, 2043 (1 lease) which lease currently has one thirty-year renewal option through December 8, 2073, April 30, 2031 (1 lease), and April 30, 2044 (3 leases).

The property is currently leased to twenty-four tenants of which eight are retail tenants, two are fast food/beverage restaurants, eleven occupy office space, three are dental or medical offices. One tenant leased in excess of 10% of the rentable square footage; the tenant is a department store, occupying 20.60%.

In November 2024, a tenant who occupies 700 square feet agreed to expand their space to include an additional 130 square feet for increased rent of $2,400 annually through lease expiration on April 30, 2026.

In December 2024, Weinstein Enterprises, Inc. (“Landlord”) purchased the 508 Fulton Street property, including an existing lease, from another landlord who owned 25% of the property. Starting in January 2025, the Company began making rent payments to Landlord with no other changes to the existing lease.

In January and August 2025, a tenant at the Company’s 9 Bond Street building in Brooklyn, New York was given two six month rent concessions of $25,000 per month from February to July 2025, and $40,000 per month from August 2025 to January 2026, respectively. The January 2025 agreement also included a deferral of $54,825 of a receivable to be paid in three equal installments from February to April 2025.

In March 2025, a tenant occupying 1,600 square feet agreed to terminate their lease. Loss of rent will approximate $120,000 per annum.

In April 2025, the Company leased 2,800 square feet of office space to a tenant for ten years at an annual rent of $216,000 with increases annually. Rent commencement was October 2025. Brokerage commissions were $134,987.

In May 2025, a tenant occupying 3,080 square feet provided notice they would not be renewing their lease which ends on June 30, 2025. The loss of rental income is approximately $142,000 per annum.

It is the intention of the Company to negotiate the renewals of the expiring leases as they come due, provided the tenants maintain adequate finances.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year EndedRateYear EndedNumber of LeasesArea Sq. Ft.Annual RentPercentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202162.31%7/31/2026742,624$2,039,7329.078
7/31/202263.38%7/31/202733,558156,431.696
7/31/202359.51%7/31/202846,633247,4091.101
7/31/202451.83%7/31/2030285,9902,173,9899.675
7/31/202552.69%7/31/203111,09045,126.201
7/31/2032447,6682,389,95910.636
7/31/203311,14082,174.366
7/31/203415,632159,653.711
7/31/203513,200166,606.741
24197,535$7,461,07933.205

The Company uses 17,810 square feet of available space.

As of July 31, 2025 the federal tax basis is $22,607,989 with accumulated depreciation of $15,274,093 for a net carrying value of $7,333,896. The lives taken for depreciation vary between 15-40 years and the methods used are straight-line and declining balance.

The real estate taxes for this property are $3,039,600 per year and the rate used is averaged at $11.018 per $100 of assessed valuation.

Livingston Street

The Company has a long-term lease with the City of New York and another landlord for a garage at Livingston Street opposite the Company’s Brooklyn Fulton Street at Bond Street Properties. The lease expires in 2043, with a renewal option to 2073. The garage includes truck bays and passage facilities through a tunnel to the properties. The truck bays, passage facilities and tunnel, total approximately 17,000 square feet. The lease also includes a 20 x 75-foot land plot on which the Company constructed a building of six stories and basement annexed to the properties.

2.Brooklyn, New York—Jowein building at Elm Place

The building is owned. The property is currently leased to fourteen tenants of which one is a fast-food restaurant, two are for warehouse space and eleven leases are for office space. Two tenants leased in excess of 10% of the rentable square footage; each occupies office space of 15.64%, and 12.59% respectively.

In August 2024, a tenant extended its lease through June 30, 2025 with the same terms for 10,569 square feet, which in May 2025 further extended it’s lease to September 30, 2025.

In November 2024, the Company leased 305 square feet of office space for two years at an annual rent of $7,320.

In November 2024, a tenant who occupies 5,800 square feet agreed to rent an additional 3,920 square feet of office space for increased rent of $12,087 a month.

In March 2025, a tenant who occupies 9,720 square feet exercised their first of three six month extensions to February 2026, with a monthly rent of $30,869.

In May 2025, a tenant who occupies 17,364 and 5,640 square feet provided notice they would not be renewing their leases which end on June 30, 2025 and January 19, 2026, respectively. The loss of rental income from the combined leases is approximately $885,000 per annum.

In July 2025, the Company leased 1,800 square feet of office space on a month-to-month basis. Monthly rent will be $6,766.

In August 2025, the Company leased 5,500 square feet of retail space at the Company’s Jowein building in Brooklyn, New York. Monthly rent is $15,000 with annual rent increases. Brokerage commissions were $73,487.

In October 2025, a tenant who occupies 31,438 square feet of office space extended their lease from May 2026 to October 2026, and was given a rent concession effective November 2025 to October 2026.

It is the intention of the Company to negotiate the renewals of the expiring leases as they come due, providing the tenants maintain adequate finances.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year Ended · Rate · Year Ended · Number of Leases · Area Sq. Ft. · Annual Rent · Percentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202172.54%7/31/2026528,476$755,3653.362
7/31/202280.84%7/31/202713054,880.021
7/31/202383.46%7/31/2028213,000503,2852.240
7/31/202481.79%7/31/2029150051,745.230
7/31/202583.52%7/31/2030131,4381,070,5824.765
7/31/2036112,10552,632.234
7/31/2037242,7251,912,3688.511
7/31/2059119,437147,632.657
14147,986$4,498,48920.020

As of July 31, 2025 the federal tax basis is $7,550,837 with accumulated depreciation of $5,479,392 for a net carrying value of $2,071,445. The lives taken for depreciation vary between 15-40 years and the methods used are straight-line and declining balance.

The real estate taxes for this property are $872,299 per year and the rate used is averaged at $11.228 per $100 of assessed valuation.

3.Jamaica, New York—Jamaica Avenue at 169th Street

Building, improvements and land (“Jamaica Property”) are leased from an affiliated company, principally owned by a director of the Company (“Landlord”). In July 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with Landlord giving the Company four five-year option periods for a total of twenty years through May 31, 2050. In April 2023, the Company exercised the first five-year option period, extending the lease expiration date to May 31, 2035. In August 2025, the Company further extended the lease five years through May 31, 2040. Upon lease termination, all property included in operating lease right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements will be turned over to the Landlord.

The Jamaica Property is currently leased to eleven tenants: four tenants are retail, one restaurant, and six occupy office space. Four tenants each occupy in excess of 10% of the rentable square footage; two retail stores occupy 15.82% and 17.66%, respectively; and two office tenants occupy 23.70% and 12.83%, respectively.

In August 2024, the Company leased 2,051 square feet to an office tenant for ten years, with five separate one year renewal options. Monthly rent of approximately $5,500, with annual increases, commenced January 1, 2025. The Company’s costs of renovations were approximately $503,088, of which $235,000 will be reimbursed by the tenant, as additional lease revenue.

In February 2025, a tenant occupying 160 square feet agreed to extend their lease to January 2030, with a yearly rent of $24,000.

In March 2025, the Company leased 6,761 square feet of office space for fifteen years at an annual rent of $135,220 with yearly rent escalation, effective August 2025. Brokerage commissions were $137,180.

In June 2025, a tenant occupying 2,000 square feet provided notice they would be vacating the space effective July 31, 2025. The loss of rental income is approximately $64,000 per annum.

It is the intention of the Company to negotiate the renewals of the expiring leases as they come due, providing the tenants maintain adequate finances.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year EndedRateYear EndedNumber of LeasesArea Sq. Ft.Annual RentPercentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202180.41%7/31/2026138,109$1,160,8525.166
7/31/202280.51%7/31/202726,600219,463.977
7/31/202380.58%7/31/20293121,5892,666,05111.865
7/31/202480.58%7/31/2030114724,000.107
7/31/202580.99%7/31/2034270,8841,661,8637.396
7/31/203512,05172,098.321
7/31/204016,761——
11246,141$5,804,32725.832

Until the lease agreement terminates, the Company remains solely entitled to tax depreciation and other tax deductions relating to the buildings, improvements and maintenance of the property. As of July 31, 2025, the federal tax basis is $13,863,981 with accumulated depreciation of $10,340,750 for a net carrying value of $3,523,231. The lives taken for depreciation vary between 15-40 years and the methods used are straight-line and declining balance.

The real estate taxes for this property are $1,144,033 per year and the rate used is averaged at $9.968 per $100 of assessed valuation.

4.Fishkill, New York—Route 9 at Interstate Highway 84

The Company owns the entire property. In July 2019, the Company leased 47,000 square feet to a community college at its Fishkill, New York building, for a term of fifteen years with two five-year option periods.

Effective October 1, 2024, the Company leased approximately 12,500 square feet for use as storage space for three months expiring December 31, 2024. Total rent of $61,219 was prepaid at lease commencement and was amortized as revenue over the term of the lease.

There are approximately 156,000 square feet of the building available for lease. There are plans to renovate vacant space upon the execution of future leases to tenants, although no assurances can be made as to when or if such leases will be entered into.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year EndedRateYear EndedNumber of LeasesArea Sq. Ft.Annual RentPercentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202120.42%7/31/2036147,000$989,6904.405
7/31/202222.27%
7/31/202322.27%
7/31/202427.26%
7/31/202524.69%

As of July 31, 2025 the federal tax basis is $22,660,510 with accumulated depreciation of $16,227,755 for a net carrying value of $6,432,755. The lives taken for depreciation vary between 15-40 years and the methods used are straight-line and declining balance.

The real estate taxes for this property are $122,953 per year and the rate used is averaged at $2.503 per $100 of assessed valuation.

5.Levittown, New York—Hempstead Turnpike

The Company owns the entire property. In October 2006, the Company entered into a lease agreement with a restaurant. The restaurant constructed a new 10,000 square foot building, which opened in May 2008. In September 2022, the restaurant extended its lease for an additional five years expiring May 3, 2028. Ownership of the building reverts to the Company at the conclusion of the leasing arrangement, currently May 3, 2028 (the restaurant has 2 5 year renewal options).

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year Ended · Rate · Year Ended · Number of Leases · Area Sq. Ft. · Annual Rent · Percentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/2021100.00%7/31/2028Building10,000$462,4722.058
7/31/2022100.00%Land75,800
7/31/2023100.00%185,800
7/31/2024100.00%
7/31/2025100.00%

The real estate taxes for this property are $177,650 per year and the rate used is averaged at $1,013.93 per $100 of assessed valuation.

6.Massapequa, New York—Sunrise Highway

The Company is the prime tenant of this leasehold. The current lease expires May 14, 2030. The leasehold is currently subleased to one tenant occupying 113,400 square feet of the property, with the other 20,000 square feet of the property available for sublease.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year EndedRateYear EndedNumber of LeasesArea Sq. Ft.Annual RentPercentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202193.75%7/31/20301133,400$800,2363.561
7/31/2022100.00%
7/31/2023100.00%
7/31/202488.76%
7/31/202585.01%

The real estate taxes for this property are $273,567 per year and the rate used is averaged at $770.03 per $100 of assessed valuation.

In August 2025, the Company leased 20,000 square feet of retail space at the Company’s Massapequa building in Long Island, New York for five years. Monthly rent is $4,500 and increases to $5,500 after the first year. Brokerage commissions were $14,355.

The Company does not own this property. Improvements to the property, if any, are made by tenants.

7.Circleville, Ohio—Tarlton Road

The Company owns the entire property. The property is currently leased to one tenant. The tenant uses these premises for warehouse and distribution facilities.

In August 2024, a tenant who occupies warehouse space extended its lease from May 31, 2026 for additional three years to May 31, 2029. Effective November 1, 2024, the size of the leased premises expanded by 84,000 feet, including space previously leased by another tenant whose lease expired October 31, 2024. After the lease expansion, annual base rent for the warehouse space is $877,440 per annum with increases annually. Brokerage commissions were $106,867.

Occupancy · Lease Expiration · Rent
Year EndedRateYear EndedNumber of LeasesArea Sq. Ft.Annual RentPercentage of Gross Annual Rent
7/31/202199.30%7/31/20291193,350$1,360,0216.053
7/31/202299.30%
7/31/202399.30%
7/31/202497.75%
7/31/202596.72%

As of July 31, 2025, the federal tax basis is $4,493,846 with accumulated depreciation of $4,411,199 for a net carrying value of $82,647. The lives taken for depreciation vary between 15-40 years and the methods used are straight-line and declining balance.

The real estate taxes for this property are $40,811 per year and the rate used is averaged at $5.403 per $100 of assessed valuation.

In the opinion of management, all of the Company’s properties are adequately covered by insurance.

See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders, which information is incorporated herein by reference, for information concerning the tenants, the rental income from which equals 10% or more of the Company’s rental income.

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