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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Summary Balance Sheets for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (Partnership Interest [Member], USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Land | $ 49,184 | $ 96,455 | ||||
| Buildings, improvements and fixtures | 256,652 | 493,424 | ||||
| Construction in progress, including land | 138,615 | 16,338 | ||||
| Real estate investment property, at cost, total | 444,451 | 606,217 | ||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (25,561) | (62,547) | ||||
| Total rental property, net | 418,890 | 543,670 | ||||
| Assets held for sale (1) | 0 | [1] | 1,828 | [1] | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13,727 | 21,879 | ||||
| Deferred lease costs, net | 20,012 | 24,411 | ||||
| Deferred debt origination costs, net | 1,970 | 5,213 | ||||
| Prepaids and other assets | 8,167 | 25,350 | ||||
| Total assets | 462,766 | 622,351 | ||||
| Mortgages payable | 179,212 | 325,192 | ||||
| Construction trade payables | 13,950 | 21,734 | ||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 6,253 | 31,944 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 199,415 | 378,870 | ||||
| Owners' equity | 263,351 | 243,481 | ||||
| Total liabilities and owners' equity | $ 462,766 | $ 622,351 | ||||
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred and payable to vendors for goods and services received, and other costs not separately disclosed in the balance sheet that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. No definition available.
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Represents the sum of the carrying value of all the Assets Held-for-Sale at the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for the acquisition of merchandise, materials, supplies and services pertaining to construction projects such as a housing development or factory expansion not classified as trade payables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents costs incurred by the lessor that are (a) costs to originate a lease incurred in transactions with independent third parties that (i) result directly from and are essential to acquire that lease and (ii) would not have been incurred had that leasing transaction not occurred and (b) certain costs directly related to specified activities performed by the lessor for that lease. Those activities are: evaluating the prospective lessee's financial condition; evaluating and recording guarantees, collateral, and other security arrangements; negotiating lease terms; preparing and processing lease documents; and closing the transaction. This element is net of accumulated amortization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the carrying amount (net of accumulated amortization) as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of equity, including noncontrolling interest, reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of liabilities and equity reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of investments in building and building improvements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans payable (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets. No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of depreciation for real estate property held for investment purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of real estate investment property which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; and (7) other real estate investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of real estate investment property, net of accumulated depreciation, which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; and (7) other real estate investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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