Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Exchange ratio	1
Fair value conversion ratio	1
Farley Office and Retail Building \| JV
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Equity method ownership percentage	95.00%
Capital contributions	$ 208,407
Redeemable Noncontrolling Partnership Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	$ 49,684	$ 49,386

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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