Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 1,055	$ (4,383)
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	540	556
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	20
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Income Tax Benefit	28	131
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,643	(3,696)
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	174	605
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc	$ 1,817	$ (3,091)