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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details) - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital [Abstract]      
Maximum percentage of retainer fee that directors may defer 100.00%    
Deferred stock units earned 14,002 11,249  
Deferred stock units outstanding 205,557   193,711