Dispositions - Summary of Assets Classified as Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Assets held for sale	$ 346,685	$ 346,685
Waterview [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Land	78,300	78,300
Building and improvements, net	251,671	251,671
Deferred charges	14,512	14,512
Deferred rent receivable	2,202	2,202
Assets held for sale	$ 346,685	$ 346,685

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