CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net Loss	$ (2,519)	$ (9,190)	$ (221,619)
Mark-to-Market on Interest Rate Protection Agreements, Net of Income Tax Provision			990
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	2,271	2,166	2,108
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	3,247	3,250	(182)
Reclassification of Foreign Exchange Loss on Substantial Liquidation of Foreign Entities, Net of Income Tax Benefit		179
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Income Tax Benefit	32	(1,480)	563
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3,031	(5,075)	(218,140)
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	913	1,494	18,527
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 3,944	$ (3,581)	$ (199,613)