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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Schedule Of Stock Option Plans) (Details)

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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
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
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  
Shares Under Options - Outstanding, ending balance 800,000 800,000  
Shares Under Options - Options exercisable 800,000 800,000  
Shares Under Options - Available for grant 42,011 750,000  
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, beginning balance $ 17.31 $ 17.31  
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, ending balance 17.31 $ 17.31  
Aggregate intrinsic value   $ 3,912 $ 1,824
Outstanding stock option price $ 17.31 $ 17.31