Investments in Partially Owned Entities (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV) (Details) - Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Equity method ownership percentage	51.50%
Joint Venture
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Aggregate of preferred equity interests	$ 1,828,000
Transfer threshold	50.00%
Real estate basis difference, carrying amount	$ 838,278
Joint Venture \| Percentage For First Five Years
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	4.25%
Joint Venture \| Percentage After Fifth Anniversary
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	4.75%
Debt term	5 years
Joint Venture \| Investors
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Equity method ownership percentage	48.50%
Equity method effective ownership percentage	47.20%
Joint Venture \| Vornado Realty Trust
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Equity method ownership percentage	51.50%
Equity method effective ownership percentage	51.00%

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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