Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share Tables - Diluted Computation Of EPS) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ (126,892) | $ 1,982 | $ (94,034) | $ 37,807 |
| Add (deduct): Noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership | (15,530) | 248 | (11,461) | 4,754 |
| Net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share | $ (142,422) | $ 2,230 | $ (105,495) | $ 42,561 |
| Weighted average common shares | 100,172 | 100,052 | 100,236 | 100,014 |
| Net income available to common unitholders | $ (1.42) | $ 0.02 | $ (1.05) | $ 0.43 |
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- Definition Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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