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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
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 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 7,859 10,264  
Deferred stock units outstanding 186,835   178,039