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Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 25, 2011
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name MACK CALI REALTY CORP  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Central Index Key 0000924901  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   87,067,309
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2