Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 57,657		$ 26,889
Payable to the estate of Leona M. Helmsley	18,367	[1]	0	[1]
Accrued interest payable	4,074		3,409
Due to affiliated companies	1,810		12,376
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 81,908		$ 42,674

[1] Reflects a payable to the estate of Leona M. Helmsley for New York City transfer taxes.