Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 73,357	$ 59,488	$ 33,728
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification of losses on derivatives into earnings	3,191	1,680	271
Unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	13,290	(20,018)	(32,518)
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	16,481	(18,338)	(32,247)
Comprehensive income	89,838	41,150	1,481
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(234)	(194)	(2,377)
Comprehensive income attributable to Safehold Inc.	$ 89,604	$ 40,956	$ (896)