Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 3,334,262	$ 422,603	$ 264,128
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
(Reduction) increase in value of interest rate swaps and other	(47,883)	(14,635)	15,477
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income relating to nonconsolidated subsidiaries	(2,311)	0	14,402
Other comprehensive (loss) income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries	(938)	1,155	1,425
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities	0	0	(20,951)
Comprehensive income	3,283,130	409,123	274,481
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(183,090)	28,187	(37,356)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado	3,100,040	437,310	237,125
Vornado Realty L.P.
Net income	3,334,262	422,603	264,128
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
(Reduction) increase in value of interest rate swaps and other	(47,883)	(14,635)	15,477
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income relating to nonconsolidated subsidiaries	(2,311)	0	14,402
Other comprehensive (loss) income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries	(938)	1,155	1,425
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities	0	0	(20,951)
Comprehensive income	3,283,130	409,123	274,481
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	24,547	53,023	(25,802)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado	$ 3,307,677	$ 462,146	$ 248,679