Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Awards) (Details) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital [Abstract] | |||
| Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 42,690 | 67,289 | 108,318 |
| Shares, Granted | 52,974 | 42,690 | 40,185 |
| Shares, Vested | (42,690) | (65,353) | (72,502) |
| Shares, Forfeited | (1,936) | (8,712) | |
| Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance | 52,974 | 42,690 | 67,289 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding beginning balance | $ 21.08 | $ 22.43 | $ 25.49 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | 15.29 | 21.08 | 20.16 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | 21.08 | 22.34 | 25.33 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | 25.83 | 25.83 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding ending balance | $ 15.29 | $ 21.08 | $ 22.43 |
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