Terreno Realty Corporation engages in acquiring, owning, and operating real estate properties in Los Angeles area, northern New Jersey/New York City, San Francisco Bay area, Seattle area, Miami area, and Washington D.C./Baltimore area. The company invests in various industrial real estate, including warehouse/distribution, flex, and trans-shipment. As of December 31, 2011, it owned 47 buildings. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust. As a result, it would not be subject to corporate income tax on that portion of its net income that is distributed to shareholders. Terreno Realty Corporation was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.