EXHIBIT 23 Consent of Independent Accountants We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-3 (Nos. 333-19101, 33-96542, 333-09081, 333-09875, 333-25475, 333-44433 and 333-44441) and the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-18275, 33-91822, 33-19831, 333-32661 and 333-44443) of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation of our report dated February 26, 1998, appearing in this Form 10-K. /s/ Price Waterhouse LLP - -------------------------- Price Waterhouse LLP New York, New York March 27, 1998