Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Schedule Of Stock Option Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
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Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital [Abstract] | ||||||||
| Shares Under Options - Outstanding, beginning balance | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | ||||
| Shares Under Options - Outstanding, ending balance | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | ||||
| Shares Under Options - Options exercisable | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | ||||
| Shares Under Options - Available for grant | 751,936 | 1,521,655 | 751,936 | 1,521,655 | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, beginning balance | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, ending balance | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | ||||
| Aggregate intrinsic value | $ 3,480 | $ 3,160 | $ 3,480 | $ 3,160 | $ 4,784 | $ 1,824 | $ 2,376 | $ 3,400 |
| Outstanding stock option price | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | $ 17.31 | ||||
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- Definition The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding exercisable stock options as of the balance sheet date in the customized range of exercise prices for which the market and performance vesting condition has been satisfied. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding stock options as of the balance sheet date for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average exercise price as of the balance sheet date for those equity-based payment arrangements exercisable and outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- References No definition available.
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