Equity (Deficit) and Earnings (Loss) per Share - Changes in Total Equity (Deficit) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in Total Equity (Deficit):
Balance at beginning of period	$ (84,532)
Net income (loss)	(3,695)
Dividends and distributions	(1,005)
Balance at end of period	(89,232)
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Changes in Total Equity (Deficit):
Balance at beginning of period	(144,471)
Net income (loss)	(590)
Dividends and distributions	(437)
Balance at end of period	(145,498)
Non-Controlling Interests | Preferred Units of Operating Partnership
Changes in Total Equity (Deficit):
Balance at beginning of period	127,268
Net income (loss)	568
Dividends and distributions	(568)
Balance at end of period	127,268
Non-Controlling Interests | Common Units of Operating Partnership
Changes in Total Equity (Deficit):
Balance at beginning of period	(67,329)
Net income (loss)	(3,673)
Dividends and distributions	0
Balance at end of period	$ (71,002)