Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 5,709,000	$ 62,000	$ 24,411,000	$ 8,400,000
Other comprehensive income - unrealized gain (loss) on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	1,081,000	166,000	(81,000)	1,076,000
Comprehensive income	6,790,000	228,000	24,330,000	9,476,000
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	73,000	61,000	227,000	161,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 6,863,000	$ 289,000	$ 24,557,000	$ 9,637,000