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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Maximum percentage of retainer fee that directors may defer 100.00%    
Deferred stock units earned 4,373 5,002  
Deferred stock units outstanding 182,463   178,039