Limited partnership interest distribution ratio.

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Percentage of Distributions of shares in spin-off

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Percentage of gross proceed paid for underwriter.

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Number of units distributed for payment of a unit distribution to unit-holder of limited partnership (LP).

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The number of units or percentage investment held in the subsidiary by the limited liability company or limited partnership.

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Related Party Transactions - CF Real Estate Finance Holdings, LP and IPO and Spin-Off (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	Nov. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 08, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment		$ 99,966	$ 101,275
Cantor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of gross proceeds paid to underwriter	5.50%
Class B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate distribution of shares in spin-off (in shares)	21.3
Class A Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate distribution of shares in spin-off (in shares)	131.9
BGC Partners Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Exchange ratio (per share)	97.93%
BGC Partners Inc \| Class B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Exchange ratio (per share)	46.3895%
Cantor And CFGM \| Class B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of Distributions of shares in spin-off	100.00%
Cantor And CFGM \| BGC Partners Inc \| Class B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of common shares held by limited partners	100.00%
CF Real Estate Finance Holdings, L.P.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment				$ 100,000