Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Net income (loss) |
$ 130,294
|
$ (142,052)
|
$ 31,391
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments for interest rate swaps |
2,216
|
|
|
| Comprehensive income (loss) |
132,510
|
(142,052)
|
31,391
|
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures |
651
|
1,044
|
778
|
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership |
(13,952)
|
15,256
|
(3,602)
|
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
119,209
|
(125,752)
|
28,567
|
| Mack-Cali Realty LP [Member] |
|
|
|
| Net income (loss) |
130,294
|
(142,052)
|
31,391
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments for interest rate swaps |
2,216
|
|
|
| Comprehensive income (loss) |
132,510
|
(142,052)
|
31,391
|
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures |
651
|
1,044
|
778
|
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
$ 133,161
|
$ (141,008)
|
$ 32,169
|