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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Earnings Per Share/Unit) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Earnings Per Share/Unit) (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Dividends declared per common share $ 0 $ 0.20
Mack-Cali Realty LP [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Distribution declared per common unit $ 0 $ 0.20