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Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease From Distribution On Preferred Units

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Rollforward Analysis of Preferred Unit Activity [Roll Forward]

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Decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the noncontrolling interests).

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Carrying amount of the equity interests owned by noncontrolling preferred unit holders in an entity included in the reporting entity's consolidated financial statements.

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Amount of increase in noncontrolling interest from subsidiary issuance of equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders.

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Noncontrolling Interests on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements - Schedule of Common Unit Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Rollforward Analysis of Preferred Unit Activity
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests	$ 1,310	$ 1,823	$ 4,747	$ 1,823
Redemption of preferred units	(15,631)		(15,631)	(5,674)
SL Green Operating Partnership
Rollforward Analysis of Preferred Unit Activity
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests	1,310	$ 1,823	4,747	1,823
Redemption of preferred units				(5,674)
SL Green Operating Partnership \| Preferred stock
Rollforward Analysis of Preferred Unit Activity
Balance at beginning of period			164,210	$ 166,501	$ 166,501
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests			0		0
Redemption of preferred units			0		(2,503)
Dividends paid on preferred units			(3,787)		(4,453)
Accrued dividends on preferred units			3,793		4,665
Balance at end of period	$ 164,216		$ 164,216		$ 164,210