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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share Tables - Basic Computation Of EPS) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share Tables - Basic Computation Of EPS) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (17,628) $ 7,956
Add: Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures 322 62
Add (deduct): Noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership 2,008 (973)
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders (15,298) 7,045
Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders   4,511
Net income available to common shareholders $ (15,298) $ 11,556
Weighted average common shares 88,289 87,669
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ (0.17) $ 0.08
Income from discontinued operations available to common shareholders   $ 0.05
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ (0.17) $ 0.13