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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Preferred Stock, Share Repurchase Program And Dividend Reinvestment And Stock Purchase Plan) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Preferred Stock, Share Repurchase Program And Dividend Reinvestment And Stock Purchase Plan) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 19 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Mack Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders Equity [Line Items]    
Date share repurchase program was initiated September 2012 September 2012
Capacity of share repurchase program $ 150,000,000  
Shares purchased and retired   394,625
Aggregate cost of stock repurchased   11,000,000
Capacity available for additional repurchase of outstanding common stock 139,000,000  
Dividend Reinvestment And Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
   
Mack Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders Equity [Line Items]    
Common stock reserved for future issuance 5,500,000 5,500,000
Monthly cash investment without restriction, maximum $ 5,000