Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS    
Land and leasehold interests $ 765,639 $ 773,026
Buildings and improvements 3,968,468 4,001,943
Tenant improvements 455,127 500,336
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3,106 4,465
Gross investment in rental property 5,192,340 5,279,770
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,377,152) (1,409,163)
Total investment in rental property 3,815,188 3,870,607
Rental property held for sale, net 23,927  
Net investment in rental property 3,839,115 3,870,607
Cash and cash equivalents 20,524 20,496
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 63,799 32,015
Unbilled rents receivable, net 134,994 134,301
Deferred charges and other assets, net 211,886 210,470
Restricted cash 21,265 20,716
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,205 and $2,697 7,851 7,154
Total assets 4,299,434 4,295,759
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Senior unsecured notes 1,019,435 1,119,267
Revolving credit facility 199,000 55,500
Mortgages, loans payable and other obligations 722,280 739,448
Dividends and distributions payable 44,999 44,999
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 105,803 100,480
Rents received in advance and security deposits 53,626 53,019
Accrued interest payable 15,068 29,046
Total liabilities 2,160,211 2,141,759
Commitments and contingencies      
Equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 87,811,226 and 87,799,479 shares outstanding 878 878
Additional paid-in capital 2,537,267 2,536,184
Dividends in excess of net earnings (661,246) (647,498)
Total Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity 1,876,899 1,889,564
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries:    
Operating Partnership 260,492 262,499
Consolidated joint ventures 1,832 1,937
Total noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 262,324 264,436
Total equity 2,139,223 2,154,000
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,299,434 $ 4,295,759