Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 5,262	$ 6,667	$ 9,436	$ 10,129
SL Green Operating Partnership
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 5,262	$ 6,667	$ 9,436	$ 10,129