Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Rental property    
Land and leasehold interests $ 765,742 $ 773,026
Buildings and improvements 3,995,933 4,001,943
Tenant improvements 483,955 500,336
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 2,994 4,465
Gross investment in rental property 5,248,624 5,279,770
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,455,420) (1,409,163)
Total investment in rental property 3,793,204 3,870,607
Rental property held for sale, net 18,404  
Net investment in rental property 3,811,608 3,870,607
Cash and cash equivalents 21,543 20,496
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 65,559 32,015
Unbilled rents receivable, net 136,689 134,301
Deferred charges and other assets, net 206,434 210,470
Restricted cash 19,717 20,716
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,948 and $2,697 8,023 7,154
Total assets 4,269,573 4,295,759
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Senior unsecured notes 1,198,314 1,119,267
Revolving credit facility 67,000 55,500
Mortgages, loans payable and other obligations 704,940 739,448
Dividends and distributions payable 45,000 44,999
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 106,377 100,480
Rents received in advance and security deposits 50,546 53,019
Accrued interest payable 19,168 29,046
Total liabilities 2,191,345 2,141,759
Commitments and contingencies      
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 87,821,885 and 87,799,479 shares outstanding 878 878
Additional paid-in capital 2,538,729 2,536,184
Dividends in excess of net earnings (715,903) (647,498)
Total Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity 1,823,704 1,889,564
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries:    
Operating Partnership 252,869 262,499
Consolidated joint ventures 1,655 1,937
Total noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 254,524 264,436
Total equity 2,078,228 2,154,000
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,269,573 $ 4,295,759