Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Rental property    
Land and leasehold interests $ 781,347 $ 782,315
Buildings and improvements 4,142,086 4,104,472
Tenant improvements 463,726 489,608
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 4,513 3,041
Gross investment in rental property 5,391,672 5,379,436
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,465,104) (1,478,214)
Total investment in rental property 3,926,568 3,901,222
Rental property held for sale, net 12,851 60,863
Net investment in rental property 3,939,419 3,962,085
Cash and cash equivalents 177,939 58,245
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 135,722 132,339
Unbilled rents receivable, net 142,722 139,984
Deferred charges, goodwill and other assets 214,615 204,874
Restricted cash 19,639 19,339
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,084 and $2,614 8,008 9,179
Total assets 4,638,064 4,526,045
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Senior unsecured notes 1,616,099 1,446,894
Mortgages, loans payable and other obligations 753,054 757,495
Dividends and distributions payable 29,983 44,855
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 126,116 124,822
Rents received in advance and security deposits 49,159 55,917
Accrued interest payable 28,561 27,555
Total liabilities 2,602,972 2,457,538
Commitments and contingencies      
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 88,004,354 and 87,536,292 shares outstanding 880 875
Additional paid-in capital 2,535,814 2,530,621
Dividends in excess of net earnings (795,700) (764,522)
Total Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity 1,740,994 1,766,974
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries:    
Operating Partnership 237,461 245,091
Consolidated joint ventures 56,637 56,442
Total noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 294,098 301,533
Total equity 2,035,092 2,068,507
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,638,064 $ 4,526,045