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BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
{ X } ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

OR

{ } TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 000-16698

Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware 31-1209608
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)

225 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered

None

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

Assignee Units of Limited Partnership Interests

(Title of class)

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.

Yes X No

As of December 31, 2000, there were 499,600 Units of Assignee Limited
Partnership Interests held by non-affiliates of the Registrant. Because there is
not an established public trading market for the Units, the aggregate market
value of the Units held by non-affiliates of the Registrant cannot be
calculated.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

The Annual Report for 2000 is incorporated by reference.




BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP





INDEX




Page (s)
Part I



Item 1. Business 3
Item 2. Properties 4
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 4
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote
of Security Holders 4


Part II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters 5
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 5
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 6-7
Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 7
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 7
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure 7


Part III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant 8-9
Item 11. Executive Compensation 9
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management 10
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 10


Part IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and
Reports on Form 8-K 10-14


Signatures 15







PART I



Item 1. Business

Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") is a
Delaware limited partnership formed on June 1, 1987. The Partnership was formed
to develop and operate three residential multifamily communities ("Properties")
in Ohio. See Item 2, Properties, herein. The offering proceeds raised from the
sale of the Assignee Units (the "Units") and moderate leverage enabled the
Partnership to acquire the land and develop the three Properties. Construction
was completed at all three Properties by September of 1989.

The Partnership's objectives are to (i) preserve and protect
Unitholders' capital; (ii) obtain capital appreciation through increases in the
value of the Properties; and (iii) provide quarterly cash distributions to
Unitholders from income generated by the Properties's rental income.

The General Partners of the Partnership are Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc., a
Maryland corporation (the "Administrative General Partner"), and Benchmark
Equities, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Development General Partner").

Pursuant to the Registration Statement, a minimum of 320,000 Units and
a maximum of 500,000 Units were registered under the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1933, as amended. On February 19, 1988, the minimum offering of $8,000,000
was subscribed and investors holding 320,000 Units were recognized on the books
of the Partnership, and on March 23, 1988, the Partnership completed the maximum
offering of $12,500,000 with the recognition on the books of the Partnership of
investors purchasing the remaining 180,000 Units.

Each of the Partnership's three Properties was constructed by an
affiliate of the Development General Partner under the terms of a guaranteed
fixed-price development agreement. The Partnership's investment in real estate
at December 31, 2000 was $25,243,830 before depreciation charges, of which
approximately 54% was funded by long-term loans.

The Partnership's residential apartment communities face competition
from similar properties in their locations. The competition is based on the
proximity of the Properties to area employers and commercial and retail
facilities. In addition, consideration has been given to the comparability of
quality, amenities, rental rates and unit sizes. The Partnership's annual report
discusses operations and current leasing information at the properties and is
incorporated by reference in Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports on Form 8-K, herein.

Pursuant to the terms of a Property Management Agreement with the
Partnership, each of the Properties is managed by Benchmark Properties, Inc.,
the Property Manager. The Property Management Agreements are renewable on a
year-to-year basis and may be terminated by the Partnership upon 60 days notice
without cause. The Property Manager receives a Property Management Fee of 4.5%
of gross monthly operating revenues of each Property. Under the terms of the
Property Management Agreements, the Property Manager is responsible for
performing, or paying others to perform on its behalf, all leasing-related and
other property management services for the Properties. The management and
administration of the Partnership is performed by the General Partners or an
affiliate thereof. See Note 5, "Related Party Transactions," in Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, herein.

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Item 2. Properties

The Partnership owns land and improvements as described below:


Gross Investment 2000
Name and Location Description of Properties in Property Rental Income


Woodhills Approximately 15 acres as a 186-unit $7,801,550 $1,232,206
West Carrollton, multifamily community, consisting of 12
Montgomery County, one-story villas, 54 two-story town-houses,
Ohio 5 three-story garden-style buildings
containing 120 units, a swimming pool,
volleyball court, and a clubhouse.


Oakbrook Approximately 22 acres as a 181-unit
Reynoldsburg, multifamily community, consisting of 20 $7,771,045 $1,210,495
Franklin County, Ohio one-story villas, 81 two-story townhouses,
5 two-story garden-style buildings
containing 80 units, a swimming pool,
volleyball court and a clubhouse.


Deerfield Approximately 19 acres as a 223-unit
Union Township multifamily community, consisting of 32
(Greater Cincinnati area) one- and two-story apartment buildings, $9,671,235 $1,638,984
Clermont County, Ohio a swimming pool, volleyball court and a
clubhouse.



For additional information on the Properties, reference is made to Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, herein.


Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The Partnership is not subject to any material pending legal
proceedings.


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

There were no matters submitted to the security holders for a vote
during the last quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.


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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Partner Matters

An established public trading market for the Units does not exist and
the Partnership does not anticipate that a public market will develop. Transfer
of Units by an investor and purchase of Units by the Partnership may be
accommodated under certain terms and conditions. The Partnership Agreement
imposes certain limitations on the transfer of Units and may restrict, delay or
prohibit a transfer primarily if:

o the transfer of Units would result in 50% or more of all Units
having been transferred by assignment or otherwise within
a 12-month period;

o such a transfer would be a violation of any federal or state
securities laws that may cause the Partnership to be classified
other than as a partnership for federal income tax purposes;

o such transfers would cause the Partnership to be treated as a
"publicly traded partnership" under Sections 7704 and 469(k) of
the Internal Revenue Code; and

o the transfer of Units would cause a technical termination of the
Partnership within meaning of Section 708(b)(1)(A) of the
Internal Revenue Code.

As of December 31, 2000, there were 475 holders of 500,000 Units of the
registrant. See Item 12, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management, herein.

Annual distributions of cash to the investors were $765,368, $765,368,
$765,352, $574,009 and $510,243 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999,
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, of which 98% was allocated to Unitholders and
2% to the General Partners. See Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data, herein.


Item 6. Selected Financial Data

Revenues and net income (loss) information furnished below is for the
five years ended December 31, 2000:


2000 1999 1998 1997 1996


Rental income $ 4,081,685 $ 3,996,371 $ 3,888,213 $ 3,843,316 $ 3,729,659
Net income/(loss) 149,434 162,838 40,949 (56,798) (204,011)
Net income/(loss)
per Unit .29 .32 .08 (.11) (.40)

Total assets 13,754,230 14,636,231 15,470,731 16,405,766 16,735,683
Mortgage loans
payable 13,710,478 13,953,098 14,177,678 14,385,782 14,202,270

Partners' capital
(deficit) (683,761) (67,827) 534,703 1,259,106 1,889,913

Cash distribution paid per Unit of assignee limited partnership interest from:
operations 1.45 1.42 1.40 1.13 1.00
return of capital .05 .08 .10 - -


The above selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8, Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data, herein.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Partnership's liquidity is largely dependent on its ability to
maintain reasonably high occupancy levels, achieve rental rate increases as the
respective markets allow and to control operating expenses. The Partnership
currently has sufficient liquid assets from its rental revenues to satisfy its
anticipated operating expenditures and debt service obligation.

During 2000, the Partnership maintained a distribution to its partners
of 6% on invested capital. Operating net cash flow, as defined in the
Partnership Agreement, generated from the three apartment communities totaled
$737,661, and funded 96% of the distribution while the balance was funded from
reserves. On February 14, 2001, the Partnership made a cash distribution to its
partners totaling $191,342, representing an annualized return of 6% on invested
capital. Based upon the 2001 budget, operating cash flow is expected to fully
fund a distribution rate of 6% in 2000.

The Partnership does not anticipate an outlay for any significant
capital improvements or repair costs that might adversely impact its liquidity
in 2001.

Results of Operations

Rental revenues for the three apartment communities increased $85,314,
or 2.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2000 as compared to the year ended
December 31, 1999 versus an increase of $108,158, or 2.8% for the year ended
December 31, 1999 compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. The 2000
increase was a result of higher rental rates at each of the properties resulting
in revenue growth despite a slight decrease in aggregate occupancy levels. The
average monthly rental rate for the portfolio has increased from $589 in 1998 to
$600 in 1999 to $617 in 2000, representing an increase of approximately 2% in
1999 and 3% in 2000. Collectively, the properties' average occupancy level has
fluctuated between 93% and 94% since 1998. As a result, aggregate revenues for
the three properties show marginal growth when compared to each of the prior
year periods.

Management remains diligent in its efforts to control operating
expenditures at each the three communities while preserving the invested
capital. Total operating expenses, excluding interest charges, depreciation and
amortization costs, increased by 7.1% in 2000 when compared to 1999 and 3.8% in
1999 compared to 1998. The majority of the increase in 2000 was due to higher
maintenance and repair costs that included the exterior painting of a portion of
the communities. The increase in operating expenses in 1999 was due to higher
compensation and benefits expenses. This increase was due to higher wages for
new and existing employees and an increase in the number of on-site employees.

The proportionately larger increase in operating expenses (excluding
interest charges, depreciation and amortization) versus revenues during 2000
when compared to 1999 resulted in a slight decrease of approximately $33,000 (or
1.5%) in the combined properties' net operating income. The properties' net
operating income increased by 1% in 1999 when compared to 1998.

Interest expense on the Partnership's mortgage loans decreased $18,039
and $16,478 in 2000 and 1999 respectively, due to amortization of the principal
balance. Additionally, the Partnership made principal payments totaling $242,620
in 2000 versus $224,580 in 1999.

Capital expenditures for all three communities during 2000 totaled
$123,149 and consisted primarily of carpet replacements and upgrades to the unit
interiors. Similar improvements to the properties totaled $164,289 and $301,143
in 1999 and 1998 respectively.

The average occupancy level experienced at the Oakbrook property in
Columbus, Ohio, was 93% in 2000, down from 96% in 1999. The decrease in
occupancy resulted from increased competition from new communities that opened
during 2000. The average market rental rate increased from $587 in 1999 to $599
in 2000. As a result, revenues received at Oakbrook decreased by $13,344 in 2000
versus 1999. Management's goal in 2001 is to achieve and maintain occupancy
levels at 95%.


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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations (continued)

Results of Operation (continued)

At the Woodhills property, in Dayton, Ohio, the average occupancy level
in 2000 was 92%, unchanged from 1999. The average market rental rate increased
from $587 in 1999 to $607 in 2000 and rental concessions were decreased from
$48,000 in 1999 to $28,000 in 2000. As a result, revenues received at Woodhills
increased by $62,372 in 2000 versus 1999. Management remains optimistic that the
improvement achieved in 2000 will continue at the community in 2001.

Deerfield, our Cincinnati, Ohio property, achieved an occupancy level
of 95% in 2000 versus 96% in 1999. The average effective rental rate at the
property increased from $625 in 1999 to $641 in 2000. As a result, rental
revenues received increased $36,062 in 2000 versus 1999. Management's goal in
2001 is to maintain occupancy levels in excess of 95% while implementing rental
rate increases as the market will allow.

During 2001, management will strive to improve the portfolio's net
operating income by achieving revenue growth (through increased rental rates and
occupancy levels) while controlling operating expenditures. We are optimistic
these efforts will be successful in the upcoming year.


Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Inapplicable


Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to Financial Statements:
Page(s)
Herein Annual Report

Independent Auditors' Report 11 4
Independent Auditors' Report 12
Balance Sheets 6
Statements of Operations 7
Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) 8
Statements of Cash Flows 9
Notes to Financial Statements 10-15
Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule III - Real Estate and
Accumulated Depreciation 13-14

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or not
required, or because the required information is included in the financial
statements or notes thereto.


Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure

None.


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PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The General Partners of the Partnership are Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.,
the Administrative General Partner, and Benchmark Equities, Inc., the
Development General Partner. The Partnership's principal executive offices are
located at 225 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, telephone (410)
727-4083. The General Partners have primary responsibility for overseeing the
performance of those who contract with the Partnership, as well as making
decisions with respect to the financing, sale and liquidation of the
Partnership's assets. The General Partners are responsible for all reports to
and communications with investors and others, all distributions and allocations
to investors, the administration of the Partnership's business and all filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal or state
regulatory authorities. The Partnership's Partnership Agreement provides for the
removal of a General Partner and the election of successor general partners by
investors holding a majority of the Units.

The directors and executive officers of the General Partners are as
follows:

The Development General Partner

Benchmark Equities, Inc., the Development General Partner, is an Ohio
corporation. Affiliated companies of the Development General Partner include its
parent, Benchmark Communities, Inc., formerly known as "Vindale Corporation,"
which was organized in 1946, and since 1978 has concentrated on the development,
construction and marketing of residential developments, Benchmark Homes, Inc.,
the general contractor for the properties and Benchmark Properties, Inc., the
property manager at the properties.

The Development General Partner and its Affiliates were engaged in all
aspects of the building and real estate development process, including
manufacturing the industrialized housing components in their plant, developing
the site, constructing the components on-site, landscaping and paving the site,
marketing the completed housing units and financing.

The following individuals are the directors and principal officers of
Benchmark Equities, Inc.:

Daniel P. Riedel, age 61, has been the Chairman, President and Director
of Benchmark Equities, Inc. since its inception in 1987. His responsibilities
include administration, marketing, finance and planning. His background includes
over 30 years in manufacturing, land development and marketing. Mr. Riedel has
been an officer or director of Benchmark Communities, Inc. for 26 years and has
held management positions for his entire 36 year career with Benchmark
Communities, Inc. He graduated Cum Laude from Michigan State University in 1961,
majoring in Industrial Management.

Deborah J. Maxson, age 38, has been Treasurer of Benchmark Equities, Inc.
and President of Benchmark Properties, Inc. since 1998. Prior to 1998 she was
the Controller of Benchmark Properties, Inc. from 1988-1998. She has been with
Benchmark since 1986. She attended Fort Sterlacom Community College majoring in
accounting.

The Administrative General Partner

Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc., the Administrative General Partner, is a
Maryland corporation and is wholly owned by Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. The
Administrative General Partner is responsible for administering the business of
the Partnership including providing clerical services, investor communications
services and reports, and for making all reports and filings to regulatory
authorities. The Administrative General Partner is reimbursed for such services
to the Partnership on a cost basis.


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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant (continued)

The Administrative General Partner (continued)

The following individuals are the directors and principal officers of
Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.:

John M. Prugh, age 52, has been a Director and President of the
Administrative General Partner since 1987 and of Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. and
Armata Financial Corp. since 1984. Mr. Prugh graduated from Gettysburg College
in 1970, and was designated a Certified Property Manager by the Institute of
Real Estate Management in 1979. He has worked in property management for H. G.
Smithy Co., in Washington, D.C., and Dreyfus Bros., Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland.
Since 1977, Mr. Prugh has been involved in managing, administering, developing
and selling real estate investment projects sponsored by Alex. Brown Realty,
Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Peter E. Bancroft, age 48, has been the Director and Vice President of the
Administrative General Partner since its inception in 1987. He has also been a
Senior Vice President of Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. and Armata Financial Corp.
since 1983. Mr. Bancroft graduated from Amherst College in 1974, attended the
University of Edinburgh, and received a J.D. degree from the University of
Virginia School of Law in 1979. Prior to joining Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. in
1983, Mr. Bancroft held legal positions with Venable, Baetjer and Howard and T.
Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Terry F. Hall, age 54, has been the Secretary of the Administrative General
Partner and a Vice President and Secretary of, and Legal Counsel for, Alex.
Brown Realty, Inc. since 1989. Mr. Hall graduated from the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln in 1968, and received a J.D. degree from the University of
Pennsylvania Law School in 1973. Prior to joining Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. in
1989, Mr. Hall was a Partner at the law firm of Venable, Baetjer and Howard from
1981 to 1986 and an associate at the same firm from 1973 to 1981.

Timothy M. Gisriel, age 44, has been the Treasurer of the Administrative
General Partner and of Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. and Armata Financial Corp. since
1990. He was Controller of Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. and Armata Financial Corp.
from 1984 through 1990. Mr. Gisriel graduated from Loyola College in 1978 and
received his Masters of Business Administration degree from the Robert G.
Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore in 1993. Prior to joining
Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. in 1984, Mr. Gisriel was an audit supervisor in the
Baltimore office of Coopers & Lybrand. He is a Maryland Certified Public
Accountant.

There is no family relationship among the officers and directors of the
Development General Partner or the Administrative General Partner.


Item 11. Executive Compensation

The officers and directors of the Administrative General Partner and
the Development General Partner received no compensation from the Partnership.

The General Partners are entitled to receive a share of cash distributions
and a share of profits and losses as described in the Agreement of Limited
Partnership. (See Note 9. "Partners' Capital" in Item 8. Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data, herein.)

For a discussion of compensation and fees to which the General Partners
are entitled, see Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,
herein.


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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The following are known to the Partnership to own beneficially more
than 5% of the outstanding assignee units of limited partnership interest of the
Partnership.


Amount of Nature of
Title of Class Name of Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership* Percent of Class


Assignee Units Equity Resources Group, Inc. 33,500 6.7%
of Limited 14 Story Street
Partnership Interest Cambridge, MA 02138

Assignee Units McKenzie Patterson, Inc 34,830 6.9%
of Limited 1640 School Street
Partnership Interest Moraga, CA 94556


*The cumulative assignee units of limited partnership disclosed above
are owned by multiple entities that are controlled by the above named beneficial
owners.

The Assignor Limited Partner, Brown-Benchmark Holding Co., Inc. an
affiliate of the Administrative General Partner, holds 40 Units representing a
beneficial interest in limited partnership interests in the Partnership. The
Units held by the Assignor Limited Partner have all rights attributable to such
Units under the Limited Partnership Agreement except that these Units of
assigned limited partnership interests are nonvoting.

The General Partners each have a 1% interest in the Partnership as
General Partners, but hold no Units of assigned limited partnership interests.

There are no arrangements, known to the Partnership, the operation of
which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the registrant.


Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The General Partners and their affiliates have and are permitted to
engage in transactions with the Partnership. For a summarization of fees paid
during 2000, 1999 and 1998, and to be paid to the General Partners and their
affiliates at December 31, 2000, see Note 5. "Related Party Transactions" in
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, herein.


PART IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)1. Financial Statements: See Index to Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data in Item 8 on page 8, herein.

2. Financial Statement Schedule: See Index to Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data in Item 8 on page 8, herein.

3. Exhibits:
(3, 4) Agreement of Limited Partnership on pages 1 through 39
of Exhibit A to the Fund's Registration Statement on Form
S-11 (File No. 33-38437) incorporated herein by reference.

(13) Annual Report for 2000.
(23) Consents of Independent Auditors
(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT



The Partners
Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership:

Under date of January 19, 2001, we reported on the balance sheets of
Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership as of December 31, 2000 and 1999,
and the related statements of operations, partners' capital (deficit) and cash
flows for the years then ended as contained in the 2000 Annual Report. These
financial statements and our report thereon are incorporated by reference in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2000. In connection with our audits of the
aforementioned financial statements, we also audited the related financial
statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. This financial statement
schedule is the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statement schedule
based on our audits.

In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation
to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein.



/s/ KPMG LLP



Baltimore, Maryland
January 19, 2001

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Partners
Brown-Benchmark Properties
Limited Partnership

We have audited the accompanying statements of operations, partners' capital
(deficit) and cash flows of Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership for
the year ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of
Brown-Benchmark Properties Limited Partnership for the year ended December 31,
1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Baltimore, Maryland
January 27, 1999


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BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Page 1
SCHEDULE III. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2000
FILE SCHIII





COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D
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COST CAPITAL
SUB. TO
INITIAL COST TO THE PARTNERSHIP ACQUISITION
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FURN. FURN.
BLDG. & FIX & BLDG. & FIX. &
DESCRIPTION ENCUMBRANCES LAND IMPROV. EQUIP IMPROV. EQUP
- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- -----------------------------

WOODHILLS $4,160,421 $245,000 $6,608,969 $540,981 $118,511 $288,089
WEST CARROLLTON, OHIO
186-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 15 acres.

OAKBROOK 4,065,866 455,000 6,320,080 528,603 143,024 324,338
REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO
181-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 22 acres.

DEERFIELD 5,484,191 557,000 8,129,417 669,000 96,567 219,251
UNION TOWNSHIP, OHIO
223-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 19 acres.


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$13,710,478 $1,257,000 $21,058,466 $1,738,584 $358,102 $831,678
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BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Page 2
SCHEDULE III. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2000
FILE SCHIII00





COLUMN A C O L U M N E COLUMN F COLUMN G COL H COLUMN I
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GROSS AMOUNT AT WHICH CARRIED AT
CLOSE OF PERIOD
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FURN. LIFE ON WHICH DEPREC
BLDG. & FIX ACCUM. DATE OF DATE IN LATEST INC. STMT
DESCRIPTION LAND IMPROV. EQUIP TOTAL DEPR CONST. ACQ. IS COMPUTED
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WOODHILLS $245,000 $6,727,480 $829,070 $7,801,550 $3,990,827 1987/1988 10/87 Real prop. -25 yr S/L
WEST CARROLLTON, OHIO Pers. prop.-10 yr S/L
186-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 15 acres.

OAKBROOK 455,000 6,463,104 852,941 7,771,045 3,821,952 1987/1988 10/87 Real prop. -25 yr S/L
REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO Pers. prop.-10 yr S/L
181-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 22 acres.

DEERFIELD 557,000 8,225,984 888,251 9,671,235 4,644,165 1988/1989 08/88 Real prop. -25 yr S/L
UNION TOWNSHIP, OHIO Pers. prop.-10 yr S/L
223-Unit garden apartment
community on approx. 19 acres.


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$1,257,000 $21,416,568 $2,570,262 $25,243,830 $12,456,944
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(1) 2000 1999 1998
REAL ACCUM. REAL ACCUM. REAL ACCUM.
ESTATE DEP. ESTATE DEPREC. ESTATE DEPREC.
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------


BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD $25,120,681 $11,523,622 $24,956,391 $10,588,999 $24,655,249 $9,578,948
ADDITIONS 123,149 933,322 164,290 934,623 301,142 1,010,051
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------

BALANCE AT CLOSE OF PERIOD $25,243,830 $12,456,944 $25,120,681 $11,523,622 $24,956,391 $10,588,999
============================ ============================ ============================


(2) AGGREGATE COST FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IS $25,243,830 AT DECEMBER 31, 2000.

(3) SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.

(4) SEE NOTE 6 OF NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
MORTGAGE LOAN AGREEMENTS, COLLATERALIZED BY THE LAND, BUILDINGS AND
IMPROVEMENTS.


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BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BROWN-BENCHMARK PROPERTIES
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


DATE: 3/15/01 BY: /s/ John M. Prugh
John M. Prugh
President and Director
Administrative General Partner

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended,
this report has been signed by the following in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.

DATE: 3/15/01 By: /s/ John M. Prugh
John M. Prugh
President and Director
Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.
Administrative General Partner

DATE: 3/28/01 By: /s/ Peter E. Bancroft
Peter E. Bancroft
Vice President and Director
Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.
Administrative General Partner



DATE: 3/15/01 By: /s/ Terry F. Hall
Terry F. Hall
Secretary
Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.
Administrative General Partner



DATE: 3/15/01 By: /s/ Timothy M. Gisriel
Timothy M. Gisriel
Treasurer
Brown-Benchmark AGP, Inc.
Administrative General Partner



DATE: 3/16/01 By: /s/ Daniel P. Riedel
Daniel P. Riedel
Chairman, President and Director
Benchmark Equities, Inc.
Development General Partner



DATE: 3/16/01 By: /s/ Deborah J. Maxon
Deborah J. Maxson
Treasurer
Benchmark Equities, Inc.
Development General Partner



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