Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Schedule of Activity of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Rollforward
Beginning balance	$ 638,448
Net income (loss)	860	$ 3,361	$ (30,376)
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Ending balance	834,658	638,448
Partnership Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Rollforward
Beginning balance	483,786	348,692
Net income (loss)	860	3,361
Other comprehensive loss	(693)	(9,340)
Distributions	(12,698)	(10,783)
Other, net	30,014	22,231
Ending balance	711,943	483,786	348,692
Partnership Interest | Class A Unit
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Rollforward
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value	(15,912)	(8,489)
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment	226,586	138,114
Subsidiary
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Rollforward
Beginning balance	154,662	88,040
Net income (loss)	(31,167)	(39,385)
Distributions	(4,119)	(6,661)
Contributions	3,339	112,668
Ending balance	$ 122,715	$ 154,662	$ 88,040