Consolidated Statement of Capital (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash distribution declared, per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.60	$ 0.5	$ 1.80	$ 1.50
SL Green Operating Partnership
Cash distribution declared, per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.60	$ 0.50	$ 1.8	$ 1.50