Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - Parenthetical (LP) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Special dividend (in dollars per share)			$ 1.95
Common shares/units, dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 2.38	2.64
Vornado Realty L.P.
Special dividend (in dollars per share)			1.95
Common shares/units, dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 2.38	$ 2.64