Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Feb. 22, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name MACK CALI REALTY CORP    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Entity Central Index Key 0000924901    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,613,161,608
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   89,594,391