Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Rental property    
Land and leasehold interests $ 755,643 $ 782,315
Buildings and improvements 3,908,139 4,104,472
Tenant improvements 445,623 489,608
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 4,535 3,041
Gross investment in rental property 5,113,940 5,379,436
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,392,064) (1,478,214)
Total investment in rental property 3,721,876 3,901,222
Rental property held for sale, net   60,863
Net investment in rental property 3,721,876 3,962,085
Cash and cash equivalents 308,043 58,245
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 131,859 132,339
Unbilled rents receivable, net 134,695 139,984
Deferred charges, goodwill and other assets 284,399 204,874
Restricted cash 19,213 19,339
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,122 and $2,614 9,178 9,179
Total assets 4,609,263 4,526,045
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Senior unsecured notes 1,616,337 1,446,894
Mortgages, loans payable and other obligations 752,344 757,495
Dividends and distributions payable 30,003 44,855
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 130,588 124,822
Rents received in advance and security deposits 45,857 55,917
Accrued interest payable 23,472 27,555
Total liabilities 2,598,601 2,457,538
Commitments and contingencies      
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 88,021,807 and 87,536,292 shares outstanding 880 875
Additional paid-in capital 2,536,837 2,530,621
Dividends in excess of net earnings (817,387) (764,522)
Total Mack-Cali Realty Corporation stockholders' equity 1,720,330 1,766,974
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries:    
Operating Partnership 234,282 245,091
Consolidated joint ventures 56,050 56,442
Total noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 290,332 301,533
Total equity 2,010,662 2,068,507
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,609,263 $ 4,526,045