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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]        
Unvested restricted stock outstanding 352,358 105,843 352,358 105,843
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.30 $ 0.45 $ 0.75 $ 0.90