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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Operating Income To Net Income Available To Common Shareholders) (Details)

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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Operating Income To Net Income Available To Common Shareholders) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net operating income [1] $ 52,530 $ 43,076
Depreciation and amortization (47,631) (43,063)
Gain on change of control of interests   10,156
Realized gains (losses) and unrealized losses on disposition of rental property, net 5,506 58,600
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated joint venture 12,563  
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net (239)  
Net income 22,729 68,769
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures 237 706
Noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership (2,295) (7,284)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (792)  
Net income available to common shareholders 19,879 62,191
Mack-Cali Realty LP [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Net operating income 52,530 43,076
Depreciation and amortization (47,631) (43,063)
Gain on change of control of interests   10,156
Realized gains (losses) and unrealized losses on disposition of rental property, net 5,506 58,600
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated joint venture 12,563  
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net (239)  
Net income 22,729 68,769
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures 237 706
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (792)  
Net income available to common shareholders $ 22,174 $ 69,475
[1] Net operating income represents total revenues less total operating and interest expenses (as defined in Note "a"), plus equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures, for the period.