Cover
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Jun. 04, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Document Type |
8-K
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Document Period End Date |
Jun. 04, 2021
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| Entity File Number |
1-13374
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| Entity Registrant Name |
REALTY
INCOME CORPORATION
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000726728
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| Entity Tax Identification Number |
33-0580106
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| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code |
MD
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| Entity Address, Address Line One |
11995
El Camino Real
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| Entity Address, City or Town |
San Diego
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| Entity Address, State or Province |
CA
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| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
92130
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| City Area Code |
858
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| Local Phone Number |
284-5000
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| Written Communications |
false
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| Soliciting Material |
false
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| Pre-commencement Tender Offer |
false
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| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
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| Entity Emerging Growth Company |
false
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| Common Stock [Member] |
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| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
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| Trading Symbol |
O
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| 1.625% Notes due 2030 [Member] |
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| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
1.625% Notes due 2030
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| Trading Symbol |
O30
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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