Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details) - shares |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity And Mack-Cali Realty, L.P.'s Partners' Capital [Abstract] | |||
| Maximum percentage of retainer fee that directors may defer | 100.00% | ||
| Deferred stock units earned | 7,420 | 4,265 | |
| Deferred stock units outstanding | 216,465 | 210,738 | |