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, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital [Abstract] | |||
| Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 67,289 | 108,318 | 145,278 |
| Shares, Granted | 42,690 | 40,185 | 59,985 |
| Shares, Vested | (65,353) | (72,502) | (95,009) |
| Shares, Forfeited | (1,936) | (8,712) | (1,936) |
| Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance | 42,690 | 67,289 | 108,318 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding beginning balance | $ 22.43 | $ 25.49 | $ 21.76 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | 21.08 | 20.16 | 27.00 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | 22.34 | 25.33 | 20.73 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | 25.83 | 25.83 | 25.83 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Outstanding ending balance | $ 21.08 | $ 22.43 | $ 25.49 |
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