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EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13D with
respect to the Common Stock of Metropolis Realty Trust, Inc., dated as of June
3, 2002, is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on Schedule 13G)
signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of us
pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning it contained therein, but shall not
be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning
the other, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that such
information is accurate.
Date: June 3, 2002 THE TCW GROUP, INC., ON BEHALF OF
THE TCW BUSINESS UNIT
By:/s/ Lazarus N. Sun
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Name: Lazarus N. Sun
Title: Authorized Signatory
Date: June 3, 2002 OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Senior Vice President, Legal