Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees and master leases	$ 342,000
Outstanding letters of credit	33,121
Commitment to fund additional capital to partially owned entities	145,000
NBCR Losses [Member]
Insurance limit per occurrence	2,000,000
Federal government deductible, percentage of balance of a covered loss	85.00%
Earthquake California Properties [Member]
Insurance limit per occurrence	180,000
Vornado deductible, percentage of property value	5.00%
Vornado deductible, annual aggregate	180,000
All Risk And Rental Value [Member]
Insurance limit per occurrence	2,000,000
General Liability [Member]
Insurance limit per occurrence	300,000
Terrorism Acts [Member]
Insurance limit per occurrence	4,000,000
PPIC [Member] | NBCR Losses [Member]
Insurance deductible	$ 3,200
Insurance Deductible Percentage Of Balance Of Covered Loss	15.00%