Document and Entity Information
Mar. 10, 2022
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 10, 2022
Entity Registrant Name CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-31817
Entity Tax Identification Number 42-1241468
Entity Address, Address Line One 928 Carmans Road
Entity Address, City or Town Massapequa
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 11758
City Area Code (516)
Local Phone Number 767-6492
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000761648
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.06 par value
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol CDR
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 7-1/4% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $25.00 Liquidation Value
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol CDRpB
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 6-1/2% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $25.00 Liquidation Value
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol CDRpC