Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Summary of the Activity of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Temporary Equity
Balance, beginning of period	$ 423,632
Balance, end of period	418,236
JBG Smith, LP
Temporary Equity
Balance, beginning of period	423,632	$ 440,737
Redemptions	(9,719)	(7,875)
LTIP Units issued in lieu of cash compensation	2,074	2,983
Net loss	(7,978)	(4,534)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,884)	2,026
Distributions		(2,931)
Share-based compensation expense	6,160	8,950
Adjustment to redemption value	5,951	(3,827)
Balance, end of period	$ 418,236	$ 435,529

Temporary Equity, Contributions (Distributions)

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Adjustment increase (decrease) in the value of each type or class of stock classified as temporary equity during the period.

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Temporary Equity, Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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Temporary Equity, Redemptions of OP Units

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Temporary Equity, Share-based Compensation

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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Value of stock issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Value of the stock issued includes, but is not limited to, services contributed by vendors and founders.

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The portion of net income or loss attributable to temporary equity interest.

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