Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Stock Compensation) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Stock Compensation) (Narrative) (Details)
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Restricted Stock Award vesting period, maximum (years) 7    
Restricted Stock [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unvested restricted stock outstanding 105,843 187,447 157,681
Contingently Issuable Shares [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Restricted stock awards unvested shares outstanding performance contingent 40,877