Business and Organization - Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business and Organization
Percentage of operating partnerships held	68.10%	65.60%
General Partner
Business and Organization
Percentage of operating partnerships held	0.10%

Percentage of ownership interests in operating partnership.

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