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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 $ 5,740,660
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,749,433
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,841,409
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,435,168
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,937,649
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 8,088,361
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 10,026,010
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,654,632
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 1,955,868
Initial Cost to Company, Land 156,525
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,090,486
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 703,177
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 257,746
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 2,692,442
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 2,950,188
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 752,574
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 2 Hanson Place [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 104,626
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 108,940
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,661
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 112,601
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 112,601
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 19,159
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 4930 Oakton [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 670
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,842
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 2,554
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,081
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 3,985
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,066
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 573
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Ballston Common Office Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Arlington, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 44,170
Initial Cost to Company, Land 7,301
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 45,964
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 5,495
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 7,301
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 51,459
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 58,760
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 9,105
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Colorado Studios [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 899
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,085
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 49
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 948
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 1,085
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 2,033
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 577
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Commerce Court [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 24,727
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,432
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 20,873
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 2,534
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,432
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 23,407
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 26,839
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 6,681
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Edgeworth Building [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 19,207
Initial Cost to Company, Land 942
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 29,353
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 2,033
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 951
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 31,377
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 32,328
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,751
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Eleven MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 61,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 41,290
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 8,835
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 6,270
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 43,855
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 50,125
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 19,742
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1995
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Fifteen MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 250,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,762
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 163,414
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 8,488
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 175,664
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 175,664
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 32,486
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2003
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Halle Building [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 11,311
Initial Cost to Company, Land 503
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 9,776
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 33,217
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,821
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 38,675
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 43,496
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 36,403
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1986
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Harlem Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Manhattan, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 31,445
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 31,672
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 8,362
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 40,034
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 40,034
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 6,751
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2003
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Higbee Building [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 15,624
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,452
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 21,261
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 58,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,962
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 77,478
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 82,440
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 11,400
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 4901 Searle (A) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 21,305
Initial Cost to Company, Land 837
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 16,227
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 4,491
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,674
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 19,881
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 21,555
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 2,829
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8025 Lamon (P) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 15,400
Initial Cost to Company, Land 978
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,426
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 20,078
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,957
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 25,525
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 27,482
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 2,516
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8030 Lamon (J) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,325
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 17,376
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 101
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,325
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 17,477
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 18,802
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,055
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2010
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | 8045 Lamon (Q) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Skokie, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 19,082
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,301
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 21,198
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 28,486
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 6,601
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 46,384
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 52,985
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 5,264
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Johns Hopkins - 855 North Wolfe Street [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 70,871
Initial Cost to Company, Land 7,314
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 76,318
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 11,579
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 7,314
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 87,897
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 95,211
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,022
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Johns Hopkins Parking Garage [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,600
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 26,185
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,600
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 26,185
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 27,785
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 87
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2012
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - 5600 University SE [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 606
Initial Cost to Company, Land 868
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,625
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 868
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 4,625
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,493
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,521
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - Aperture Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 834
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,010
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 834
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 3,010
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 3,844
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 920
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Mesa del Sol - Fidelity [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Albuquerque, NM
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 23,284
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,003
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 29,872
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 5,003
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 29,872
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 34,875
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 2,003
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | New York Times [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Manhattan, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 640,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 91,737
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 375,931
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 137,269
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 141,479
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 463,458
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 604,937
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 49,100
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Nine MetroTech Center North [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 61,996
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 64,303
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 4,250
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 380
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 68,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 68,553
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 22,039
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1997
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | One MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 166,480
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 212,153
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 51,596
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 23,543
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 240,206
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 263,749
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 101,153
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1991
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | One Pierrepont Plaza [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 3,907
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 86,863
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 96,180
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 558
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 182,485
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 183,043
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 99,097
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1988
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Post Office Plaza (MK Ferguson) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 15,197
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 57,213
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 24,219
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 81,432
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 81,432
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 37,112
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Richmond Office Park [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 64,189
Initial Cost to Company, Land 11,766
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 88,632
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 6,533
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 11,766
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 95,165
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 106,931
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 14,171
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Sheraton Station Square Hotel [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 42,615
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,172
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 53,153
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 4,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,180
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 57,801
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 59,981
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 19,239
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1998
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Skylight Office Tower [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 27,910
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,500
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 32,695
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 33,009
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 68,204
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 68,204
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 35,119
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1991
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Stapleton - 3055 Roslyn [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 4,554
Initial Cost to Company, Land 225
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 7,523
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 877
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 225
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 8,400
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 8,625
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,033
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Ten MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 40,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,680
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 95,234
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,856
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 9,265
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 93,505
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 102,770
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 48,202
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1992
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Terminal Tower [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 5,500
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 29,422
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 79,919
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 109,341
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 109,341
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 54,143
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1983
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Twelve MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 42,344
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 16,141
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,847
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 56,638
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 58,485
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,938
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Two MetroTech Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 75,414
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 155,280
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 32,352
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 7,137
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 180,495
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 187,632
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 64,744
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | University of Pennsylvania [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 49,563
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 41,146
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 10,665
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 51,811
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 51,811
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,389
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Office Buildings and Hotel [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 885
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,424
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 71,887
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 2,965
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,424
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 74,852
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 77,276
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 19,250
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Retail [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 1,927,409
Initial Cost to Company, Land 449,795
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,175,119
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 564,336
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 532,785
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 2,656,465
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 3,189,250
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 532,433
Retail [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 17,009
Initial Cost to Company, Land 14,222
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 24,287
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 9,766
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 21,102
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 27,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 48,275
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 7,964
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Retail [Member] | Antelope Valley Mall [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Palmdale, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 96,158
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,492
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 58,028
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 69,120
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 10,078
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 118,562
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 128,640
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 40,561
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1999
Retail [Member] | Atlantic Center Site V [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 3,641
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,238
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,485
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,047
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 3,676
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 4,723
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,147
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1998
Retail [Member] | Avenue at Tower City Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 25,557
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 174,726
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 24,784
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 192
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 199,318
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 199,510
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 96,235
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Retail [Member] | Ballston Common Mall [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Arlington, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 45,924
Initial Cost to Company, Land 170
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 18,069
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 66,838
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 442
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 84,635
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 85,077
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 42,995
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1986
Retail [Member] | Brooklyn Commons [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 21,967
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,794
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,688
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 20,017
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 5,465
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 25,482
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,335
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Retail [Member] | Galleria at Sunset [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Henderson, NV
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 149,604
Initial Cost to Company, Land 14,965
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 161,893
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 884
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 30,799
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 146,943
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 177,742
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 37,811
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1996
Retail [Member] | Mall at Robinson [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 77,520
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,475
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 101,086
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,383
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 6,151
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 101,793
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 107,944
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 30,114
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2001
Retail [Member] | Northfield at Stapleton [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 43,401
Initial Cost to Company, Land 4,830
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 80,687
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 84,132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 25,235
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 144,414
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 169,649
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 24,965
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Retail [Member] | Orchard Town Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Westminster, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 62,939
Initial Cost to Company, Land 31,129
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 99,139
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 16,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 30,945
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 116,173
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 147,118
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 16,355
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Retail [Member] | Promenade Bolingbrook [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Bolingbrook, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 74,621
Initial Cost to Company, Land 20,271
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 95,390
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 21,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 21,031
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 116,286
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 137,317
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 17,791
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Retail [Member] | Promenade in Temecula [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Temecula, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 164,105
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,837
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 59,319
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 145,294
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 17,574
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 192,876
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 210,450
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 37,983
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1999
Retail [Member] | Quartermaster Plaza [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 66,018
Initial Cost to Company, Land 36,443
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 32,325
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,348
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 35,340
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 34,776
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 70,116
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 12,083
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Retail [Member] | Shops at Wiregrass [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Tampa, FL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 104,325
Initial Cost to Company, Land 28,842
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 109,587
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,373
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 33,786
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 106,016
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 139,802
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 15,084
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Retail [Member] | Short Pump Town Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 149,649
Initial Cost to Company, Land 20,023
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 136,172
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 14,133
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 15,124
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 155,204
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 170,328
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 29,466
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2003
Retail [Member] | South Bay Galleria [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Redondo Beach, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 119,049
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,297
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 108,236
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 28,965
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 8,144
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 130,354
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 138,498
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 31,499
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1985
Retail [Member] | Station Square [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 24,814
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,989
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 27,519
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 19,154
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 6,279
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 46,383
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 52,662
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 20,317
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1994
Retail [Member] | The Yards - Boilermaker Shops [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 10,267
Initial Cost to Company, Land 529
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 12,468
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 529
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 12,468
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 12,997
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 31
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2012
Retail [Member] | Tower City Parking [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cleveland, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 1,443
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,317
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 11,789
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 15,325
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,036
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 27,395
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 29,431
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 11,281
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Retail [Member] | Victoria Gardens [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 197,398
Initial Cost to Company, Land 19,272
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 175,662
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 40,158
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 10,242
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 224,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 235,092
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 35,598
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Retail [Member] | Westchester's Ridge Hill [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Yonkers, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 472,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 236,692
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 661,705
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 236,692
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 661,705
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 898,397
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 21,818
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2011
Arena [Member] | Barclays Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 429,041
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 890,213
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 890,213
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 890,213
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,699
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2012
Apartments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 1,001,551
Initial Cost to Company, Land 93,348
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,329,643
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 167,655
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 97,353
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 1,493,293
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 1,590,646
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 351,982
Apartments [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 18,457
Initial Cost to Company, Land 966
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 63,581
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 20,363
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 765
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 84,145
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 84,910
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 16,310
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Apartments [Member] | 100 Landsdowne Street [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 728
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 60,020
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs (145)
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 819
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 59,784
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 60,603
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 11,618
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Apartments [Member] | 1251 S. Michigan [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 9,521
Initial Cost to Company, Land 97
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 13,978
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 758
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 106
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 14,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 14,833
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 2,405
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Apartments [Member] | American Cigar Company [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 11,530
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,395
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,533
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 422
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,356
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 23,994
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 25,350
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,694
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2000
Apartments [Member] | Ashton Mill [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cumberland, RI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 17,290
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,885
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 33,844
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 9,846
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,242
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 43,333
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 46,575
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 7,503
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Apartments [Member] | Botanica Eastbridge [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 10,302
Initial Cost to Company, Land 765
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 13,698
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 765
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 13,698
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 14,463
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 213
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2012
Apartments [Member] | Brookview Place [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Dayton, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 2,336
Initial Cost to Company, Land 155
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,588
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 161
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 155
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 4,749
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 4,904
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,459
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1979
Apartments [Member] | Cameron Kinney [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 18,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,340
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,206
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,322
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,468
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 26,400
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 28,868
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,885
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Apartments [Member] | Cedar Place [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Lansing, MI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 3,993
Initial Cost to Company, Land 399
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 7,000
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 193
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 399
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 7,193
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 7,592
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,370
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1974
Apartments [Member] | Consolidated-Carolina [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 21,290
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,028
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 30,425
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,382
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,032
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 31,803
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 32,835
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 6,607
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2003
Apartments [Member] | Cutter's Ridge at Tobacco Row [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 389
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,356
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs (128)
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 389
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 4,228
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 4,617
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 948
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Apartments [Member] | Drake [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 27,696
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,353
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 38,104
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 8,132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,353
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 46,236
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 47,589
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 12,283
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1998
Apartments [Member] | Easthaven at the Village [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Beachwood, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 26,126
Initial Cost to Company, Land 7,919
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 39,768
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 7,546
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 8,087
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 47,146
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 55,233
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 17,651
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1994
Apartments [Member] | Forest Trace [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Lauderhill, FL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 38,907
Initial Cost to Company, Land 4,356
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 41,505
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,826
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,512
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 43,175
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 47,687
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 12,416
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2000
Apartments [Member] | Foundry Lofts [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 45,626
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,086
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 52,806
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,265
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,086
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 56,071
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 58,157
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,872
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2011
Apartments [Member] | Grand Lowry Lofts [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 17,485
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,448
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 22,726
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 2,058
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,605
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 24,627
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 26,232
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 4,803
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2000
Apartments [Member] | Hamel Mill Lofts [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Haverhill, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 41,361
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,974
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 72,902
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 621
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,974
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 73,523
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 77,497
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 6,620
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Apartments [Member] | Heritage [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location San Diego, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 22,919
Initial Cost to Company, Land 7,433
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 42,202
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,491
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 7,438
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 45,688
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 53,126
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 15,084
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2002
Apartments [Member] | Hummingbird Pointe (Parmatown Towers and Gardens) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Parma, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 6,185
Initial Cost to Company, Land 330
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,059
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 15,850
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,199
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 20,040
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 21,239
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 7,846
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1972
Apartments [Member] | Independence Place I [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 4,207
Initial Cost to Company, Land 210
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,671
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 772
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 215
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 7,438
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 7,653
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,883
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1973
Apartments [Member] | Independence Place II [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 3,366
Initial Cost to Company, Land 498
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,931
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,475
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 507
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 5,397
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,904
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,538
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2003
Apartments [Member] | Kennedy Biscuit Lofts [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 20,600
Initial Cost to Company, Land 716
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,645
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 4,104
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 719
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 27,746
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 28,465
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 14,567
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Apartments [Member] | Knolls [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Orange, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 32,520
Initial Cost to Company, Land 53
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,759
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 390
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 53
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 24,149
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 24,202
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 10,281
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1995
Apartments [Member] | Lofts 23 [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Cambridge, MA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 6,170
Initial Cost to Company, Land 221
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 17,026
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 52
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 314
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 16,985
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 17,299
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,738
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Apartments [Member] | Lofts at 1835 Arch [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 38,291
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,076
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 27,430
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 12,178
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,082
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 39,602
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 41,684
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 9,673
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2001
Apartments [Member] | Lucky Strike [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Richmond, VA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 15,278
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,105
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 34,095
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 31
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,019
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 32,212
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 35,231
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 4,697
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Apartments [Member] | Mercantile Place on Main [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 37,592
Initial Cost to Company, Land 8,876
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 75,478
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 5,099
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 8,795
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 80,658
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 89,453
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 11,782
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2008
Apartments [Member] | Metro 417 [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Los Angeles, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 49,874
Initial Cost to Company, Land 8,545
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 67,326
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 4,155
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 8,547
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 71,479
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 80,026
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 12,181
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2005
Apartments [Member] | Metropolitan [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Los Angeles, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 38,900
Initial Cost to Company, Land 4,420
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 36,557
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 9,549
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,463
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 46,063
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 50,526
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 21,547
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1989
Apartments [Member] | Midtown Towers [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Parma, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 13,401
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,215
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 11,091
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 10,940
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,293
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 21,953
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 23,246
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,768
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1969
Apartments [Member] | Millender Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Detroit, MI
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 9,049
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,247
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 16,847
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 691
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,247
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 17,538
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 18,785
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 9,933
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1985
Apartments [Member] | Museum Towers [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 31,864
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,474
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 18,158
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 6,213
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,909
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 23,936
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 27,845
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,245
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1997
Apartments [Member] | North Church Towers [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Parma Heights, OH
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 5,488
Initial Cost to Company, Land 789
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,037
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,034
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 789
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 5,071
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,860
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 976
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2009
Apartments [Member] | One Franklintown [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Philadelphia, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 38,371
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,658
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 31,489
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 8,364
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,741
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 39,770
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 41,511
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 19,031
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1988
Apartments [Member] | Pavilion [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 54,226
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,250
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 29,505
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 13,339
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 5,267
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 42,827
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 48,094
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 10,851
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1992
Apartments [Member] | Perrytown Place [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Pittsburgh, PA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 4,735
Initial Cost to Company, Land 463
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,898
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 36
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 463
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 6,934
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 7,397
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 3,765
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1973
Apartments [Member] | Presidio Landmark [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location San Francisco, CA
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 57,123
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,060
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 92,687
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,854
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,060
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 94,541
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 96,601
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 7,254
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2010
Apartments [Member] | Queenswood [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Corona, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 28,729
Initial Cost to Company, Land 321
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 39,243
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 749
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 327
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 39,986
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 40,313
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 16,603
Date of Construction/Acquisition 1990
Apartments [Member] | Sky55 [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Chicago, IL
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 67,970
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,965
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 80,930
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 249
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,011
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 81,133
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 85,144
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 15,991
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2006
Apartments [Member] | The Aster Town Center [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 8,364
Initial Cost to Company, Land 487
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 9,901
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 487
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 9,901
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 10,388
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 264
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2012
Apartments [Member] | Town Center ( Botanica on the Green & Crescent Flats) [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 38,633
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,436
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 63,073
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,907
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 3,358
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 67,058
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 70,416
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 15,032
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2004
Apartments [Member] | Wilson Building [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 12,776
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,217
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 16,565
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 3,511
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,937
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 20,356
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 22,293
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 2,795
Date of Construction/Acquisition 2007
Land Held for Development and Sale [Member] | Stapleton [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 9,301
Initial Cost to Company, Land 65,059
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 65,059
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 65,059
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Leasehold Improvements and Other Equipment [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 11,245
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 11,245
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 11,245
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 8,944
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 132
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,656
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 132
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 6,656
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 6,788
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Aster Northfield [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Denver, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 997
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,727
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 997
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 4,727
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,724
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - B2 BKLYN [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 45,000
Initial Cost to Company, Land 55,355
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 55,355
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 55,355
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Continental Building [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 28,474
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,512
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 41,604
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,512
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 41,604
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 44,116
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | Stratford Avenue [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Fairfield, CT
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,341
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,051
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,341
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 3,051
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,392
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | The Yards - Lumber Shed [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 2,449
Initial Cost to Company, Land 306
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,602
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 306
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 5,602
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 5,908
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | The Yards - Twelve12 [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 81,837
Initial Cost to Company, Land 4,804
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 20,920
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 4,804
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 20,920
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 25,724
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction Projects [Member] | West Village [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Dallas, TX
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 6,216
Initial Cost to Company, Land 12,934
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,977
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 12,934
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 4,977
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 17,911
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 16,317
Initial Cost to Company, Land 22,416
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 127,256
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 22,416
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 127,256
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 149,672
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase I [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 235,497
Initial Cost to Company, Land 554,855
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 554,855
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 554,855
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | Brooklyn Atlantic Yards - Phase II [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Brooklyn, NY
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 175,800
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 175,800
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 175,800
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | The Yards [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 0
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 59,326
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 59,326
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 59,326
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimmons [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Aurora, CO
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,750
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 23,740
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,750
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 23,740
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 25,490
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | LiveWork Las Vegas [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Las Vegas, NV
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 141,853
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 141,853
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 141,853
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | The Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Baltimore, MD
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,386
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 18,737
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 5,386
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 18,737
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 24,123
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Development Projects [Member] | Waterfront Station [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Washington, D.C.
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land 559
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 28,107
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 559
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 28,107
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 28,666
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Date of Construction/Acquisition Miscellaneous Various
Construction and Development [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 415,790
Initial Cost to Company, Land 982,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 344,703
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 982,000
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 344,703
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 1,326,703
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 0
Real Estate [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 5,738,960
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,746,727
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,841,409
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 1,435,168
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 1,934,943
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 8,088,361
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 10,023,304
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 1,654,632
Land held for divestiture [Member]
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]  
Real estate and accumulated depreciation geographical location Various
Amount of Encumbrance at January 31,2013 1,700
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,706
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 0
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements and Carrying Costs 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Land 2,706
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Buildings and Improvements 0
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of January 31, 2013, Total 2,706
Accumulated Depreciation at January 31, 2013 $ 0