10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 10-Q

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ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission File Number 333-21873

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

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Delaware	36-3924586
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3900, Chicago, Illinois	60606
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(312) 344-4300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	¨		Accelerated filer	ý
Non-accelerated filer	¨	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý

FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

INDEX

		Page
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013	3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	5
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partner's Capital for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Control and Procedures	26
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION		27
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	27
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	27
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	27
Item 5.	Other Information	27
Item 6.	Exhibits	27
SIGNATURE		28
EXHIBIT INDEX		29

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands except Unit data)
ASSETS
Assets:
Investment in Real Estate:
Land	$	613,140		$	610,802
Buildings and Improvements	2,120,993			2,113,689
Construction in Progress	35,013			23,688
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(668,134		)	(652,971		)
Net Investment in Real Estate	2,101,012			2,095,208
Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships	197,644			196,323
Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,049			6,518
Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net	6,376			4,746
Investments in Joint Ventures	846			907
Deferred Rent Receivable, Net	48,546			49,173
Deferred Financing Costs, Net	11,796			10,570
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	27,272			26,581
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net	91,997			108,753
Total Assets	$	2,488,538		$	2,498,779
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Indebtedness:
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453		$	580,215
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	446,326			445,916
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000			—
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000			173,000
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	64,075			70,139
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	11,716			11,879
Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits	28,035			26,619
Distributions Payable	11,921			10,289
Total Liabilities	1,391,526			1,318,057
Commitments and Contingencies	—			—
Partners’ Capital:
General Partner Preferred Units	—			73,587
General Partner Units (110,133,568 and 109,980,850 units outstanding)	1,020,200			1,027,664
Limited Partners Units (4,465,469 and 4,597,313 units outstanding)	81,200			82,833
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(4,388		)	(3,362		)
Total Partners’ Capital	1,097,012			1,180,722
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$	2,488,538		$	2,498,779

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands except per Unit data)
Revenues:
Rental Income	$	55,944		$	54,372
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income	19,771			16,717
Total Revenues	75,715			71,089
Expenses:
Property Expenses	27,863			23,606
General and Administrative	5,533			6,456
Depreciation and Other Amortization	25,984			23,319
Total Expenses	59,380			53,381
Other Income (Expense):
Interest Income	724			586
Interest Expense	(17,724		)	(17,648		)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(759		)	(802		)
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—			(4		)
Loss from Retirement of Debt	—			(1,150		)
Total Other Income (Expense)	(17,759		)	(19,018		)
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships, Equity in Income of Joint Ventures and Income Tax (Provision) Benefit	(1,424		)	(1,310		)
Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships	3,094			2,172
Equity in Income of Joint Ventures	2,966			20
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit	(10		)	62
Income from Continuing Operations	4,626			944
Discontinued Operations:
Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	20			740
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432			(3,074		)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	452			(2,334		)
Income (Loss) Before Gain on Sale of Real Estate	5,078			(1,390		)
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	—			262
Net Income (Loss)	5,078			(1,128		)
Less: Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019		)	(3,837		)
Less: Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462		)	—
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$	2,597		$	(4,965	)
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.03	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	0.00		$	(0.02	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.05	)
Distributions Per Unit	$	0.1025		$	0.085
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Basic	114,245			105,477
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Diluted	114,784			105,477
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders Attributable to:
General Partner	$	2,493		$	(4,745	)
Limited Partners	104			(220		)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$	2,597		$	(4,965	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Income (Loss)	$	5,078		$	(1,128	)
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	(1,604		)	—
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	628			585
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—			183
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(50		)	2
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	4,052		$	(358	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

	General Partner Preferred Units			General Partner Units			Limited Partner Units			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	73,587		$	1,027,664		$	82,833		$	(3,362	)	$	1,180,722
Redemption of Preferred Units	(73,587		)	—			—			—			(73,587		)
Stock Based Compensation Activity	—			130			—			—			130
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to General Partner Units	—			1,279			(1,279		)	—			—
Common Unit Distributions	—			(11,366		)	(458		)	—			(11,824		)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(2,481		)	—			—			—			(2,481		)
Net Income	2,481			2,493			104			—			5,078
Other Comprehensive Loss	—			—			—			(1,026		)	(1,026		)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	—		$	1,020,200		$	81,200		$	(4,388	)	$	1,097,012

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income (Loss)	$	5,078		$	(1,128	)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation	20,704			19,987
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	759			802
Other Amortization	7,557			7,524
Provision for Bad Debt	650			164
Equity in Income of Joint Ventures	(2,966		)	(20		)
Distributions from Joint Ventures	962			—
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Real Estate	(432		)	2,812
Loss from Retirement of Debt	—			1,150
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—			4
Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships	(3,094		)	(2,172		)
Distributions from Investment in Other Real Estate Partnerships	3,094			2,172
Increase in Tenant Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net	(3,702		)	(1,557		)
Decrease (Increase) in Deferred Rent Receivable	628			(1,300		)
Decrease in Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, Other Liabilities, Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits	(8,296		)	(9,246		)
Payments of Premiums, Discounts and Prepayment Penalties Associated with Retirement of Debt	—			(856		)
Cash Book Overdraft	1,237			—
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	22,179			18,336
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of Real Estate	(13,262		)	(9,745		)
Additions to Investment in Real Estate and Non-Acquisition Tenant Improvements and Lease Costs	(17,646		)	(22,649		)
Net Proceeds from Sales of Investments in Real Estate	1,191			10,670
Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships	(9,092		)	(10,396		)
Distributions from Other Real Estate Partnerships in Excess of Equity in Income	7,771			6,821
Contributions to and Investments in Joint Ventures	—			(18		)
Distributions from Joint Ventures	2,074			—
Repayments of Notes Receivable	17,080			152
Increase in Escrows	(258		)	(256		)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(12,142		)	(25,421		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Debt and Equity Issuance and Redemption Costs	(2,034		)	(98		)
Unit Contributions	—			132,258
Repurchase and Retirement of Restricted Units	(1,475		)	(2,401		)
Common Unit Distributions Paid	(9,740		)	—
Preferred Unit Distributions Paid	(1,471		)	(4,289		)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(75,000		)	—
Payments on Interest Rate Swap Agreement	—			(305		)
Repayments on Mortgage Loans Payable	(2,756		)	(17,319		)
Repayments of Senior Unsecured Notes	—			(3,995		)
Proceeds from Unsecured Term Loan	200,000			—
Proceeds from Unsecured Credit Facility	105,000			52,000
Repayments on Unsecured Credit Facility	(226,000		)	(132,000		)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	(13,476		)	23,851
Net Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(30		)	(14		)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(3,439		)	16,766
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	6,518			4,357
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	$	3,049		$	21,109

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands except per Unit data)

1. Organization and Formation of Partnership

First Industrial, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership in the state of Delaware on November 23, 1993. The sole general partner is First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") which owns common units in the Operating Partnership ("Units") representing an approximate 96.1% ownership interest at March 31, 2014. The Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Company’s operations are conducted primarily through the Operating Partnership. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership owned, in the aggregate, approximately a 3.9% interest in the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2014. Operations are also conducted through other partnerships and limited liability companies ("LLCs") of which the Operating Partnership is the sole member, and taxable REIT subsidiaries (together with the Operating Partnership, other partnerships and the LLCs, the "Consolidated Operating Partnership"), the operating data of which is consolidated with that of the Operating Partnership as presented herein. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "us" and "our" refer to First Industrial, L.P. and its controlled subsidiaries.

We also hold at least a 99% limited partnership interest in each of eight limited partnerships (together, the "Other Real Estate Partnerships"). The Other Real Estate Partnerships’ operating data is presented herein on a combined basis, separate from that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership. The general partners of the Other Real Estate Partnerships are separate corporations, each with at least a .01% general partnership interest in the Other Real Estate Partnership for which it acts as a general partner. Each general partner of the Other Real Estate Partnerships is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Profits, losses and distributions of us, the LLCs and Other Real Estate Partnerships are allocated to the general partner and the limited partners or the members, as applicable, in accordance with the provisions contained within the partnership agreements, operating agreements or other ownership agreements, as applicable.

We also own noncontrolling equity interests in, and provide various services to, two joint ventures (the "2003 Net Lease Joint Venture" and the "2007 Europe Joint Venture"; collectively, the "Joint Ventures"). At March 31, 2014, the 2003 Net Lease Joint Venture owned two industrial properties comprising approximately 0.9 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA") and the 2007 Europe Joint Venture did not own any properties.

The Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the operating data of the Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are not consolidated with that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership as presented herein.

As of March 31, 2014, we owned 587 industrial properties located in 24 states, containing an aggregate of approximately 55.1 million square feet of GLA. On a combined basis, as of March 31, 2014, the Other Real Estate Partnerships owned 64 industrial properties containing an aggregate of approximately 8.1 million square feet of GLA.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 ("2013 Form 10-K") and should be read in conjunction with such consolidated financial statements and related notes. The 2013 year end consolidated balance sheet data included in this Form 10-Q filing was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements in our 2013 Form 10-K, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The following notes to these interim consolidated financial statements highlight significant changes to the notes included in the December 31, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2013 Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to conform with GAAP, in preparation of our consolidated financial statements we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the results of our operations and comprehensive income for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and our cash flows for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods and is to be applied prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date. Upon adoption, we anticipate the disposition of properties, as well as the classification of properties held for sale, will generally no longer meet the guidance to be classified as discontinued operations.

3. Investment in Real Estate

Acquisitions

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we acquired one industrial property comprising approximately 0.3 million square feet of GLA. The purchase price of this acquisition totaled approximately $13,400, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the acquisition of the industrial property. The purchase price was allocated as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Land	$	2,635
Building and Improvements	8,157
Other Assets	551
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	2,057
Total Purchase Price	$	13,400

Intangible Assets (Liabilities) Subject To Amortization in the Period of Acquisition

The fair value at the date of acquisition of in-place leases, tenant relationships and above and below market leases recorded due to the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which are recorded as deferred leasing intangibles, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	$	1,562
Tenant Relationships	$	899
Above Market Leases	$	219
Below Market Leases	$	(623	)

The weighted average life recorded at the time of acquisition as a result of the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in months of in-place leases and tenant relationships and above and below market leases is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	77
Tenant Relationships	137
Above Market Leases	83
Below Market Leases	75

Sales and Discontinued Operations

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we sold one industrial property comprising approximately 0.03 million square feet of GLA. Gross proceeds from the sale of the industrial property were approximately $1,335. The gain on sale of real estate was approximately $432. The one sold industrial property meets the criteria to be included in discontinued operations. Therefore the results of operations and gain on sale of real estate for the one industrial property sold is included in discontinued operations.

Loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflects the results of operations of the oneindustrial property that was sold during the three months ended March 31, 2014, the results of operations of the65industrial

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properties that were sold during the year ended December 31, 2013 and the net loss on sale of real estate relating tofourindustrial properties that were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table discloses certain information regarding the industrial properties included in our discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	38		$	3,388
Property Expenses	(15		)	(1,392		)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3		)	(1,256		)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432			(3,074		)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had notes receivable and accrued interest outstanding, issued in connection with sales of industrial properties, of approximately $35,516 and $52,605, net of a discount of $0 and $191, respectively, which are included as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the notes receivable, including accrued interest, was $37,482 and $53,482, respectively. The fair values of our notes receivable were determined by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to other borrowers based on similar remaining maturities. The current market rates we utilized were internally estimated; therefore, we have concluded that our determination of fair values of our notes receivable was primarily based upon Level 3 inputs, as discussed hereafter.

4. Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships

The investments in and advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships reflects the Operating Partnership’s limited partnership equity interests in the entities referred to in Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements.

Summarized condensed financial information as derived from the financial statements of the Other Real Estate Partnerships is presented below:

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets:

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Assets:
Net Investment in Real Estate	$	273,223		$	276,294
Note Receivable	17,023			119,364
Other Assets, Net	32,591			33,234
Total Assets	$	322,837		$	428,892
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable	$	97,233		$	97,675
Other Liabilities, Net	9,765			13,795
Partners’ Capital	215,839			317,422
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$	322,837		$	428,892
Operating Partnership’s Share of Equity	$	214,914		$	316,188
Basis Differentials (1)	(17,270		)	(119,865		)
Carrying Value of the Operating Partnership’s Investments in Other Real Estate Partnerships	$	197,644		$	196,323

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(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Operating Partnership’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the Other Real Estate Partnerships’ level. Basis differentials relate to the elimination of a note receivable and related accrued interest between a Other Real Estate Partnership and wholly owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership.

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Condensed Combined Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	10,453		$	9,535
Property Expenses	(3,451		)	(3,052		)
Depreciation and Other Amortization	(2,788		)	(2,985		)
Interest Income	615			1,319
Interest Expense	(1,322		)	(1,315		)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(45		)	(52		)
Income from Continuing Operations	3,462			3,450
Discontinued Operations:
(Loss) Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	(22		)	76
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	303			—
Income from Discontinued Operations	281			76
Net Income	$	3,743		$	3,526

5. Indebtedness

The following table discloses certain information regarding our indebtedness:

	Outstanding Balance at						Interest Rate at March 31, 2014	Effective Interest Rate at Issuance	Maturity Date
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453		$	580,215		4.03% – 8.26%	4.03% – 8.26%	October 2014 – September 2022
Unamortized Premiums	(109		)	(115		)
Mortgage Loans Payable, Gross	$	577,344		$	580,100
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net
2016 Notes	$	159,580		$	159,566		5.750%	5.91%	1/15/2016
2017 Notes	54,962			54,960			7.500%	7.52%	12/1/2017
2027 Notes	6,066			6,066			7.150%	7.11%	5/15/2027
2028 Notes	31,883			31,883			7.600%	8.13%	7/15/2028
2032 Notes	10,514			10,514			7.750%	7.87%	4/15/2032
2014 Notes	81,536			81,149			6.420%	6.54%	6/1/2014
2017 II Notes	101,785			101,778			5.950%	6.37%	5/15/2017
Subtotal	$	446,326		$	445,916
Unamortized Discounts	570			980
Senior Unsecured Notes, Gross	$	446,896		$	446,896
Unsecured Term Loan	$	200,000		N/A			1.905%	1.905%	1/29/2021
Unsecured Credit Facility*	$	52,000		$	173,000		1.654%	1.654%	9/29/2017

* The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

Mortgage Loans Payable, Net

As of March 31, 2014, mortgage loans payable are collateralized, and in some instances cross-collateralized, by industrial properties with a net carrying value of $721,671. We believe the Operating Partnership and the Company were in compliance with all covenants relating to mortgage loans payable as of March 31, 2014.

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Unsecured Term Loan

On January 29, 2014, we entered into a seven-year, $200,000 unsecured loan (the "Unsecured Term Loan") with a syndicate of financial institutions. The Unsecured Term Loan requires interest only payments and bears interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR, as defined in the loan agreement, plus a specified spread based on our leverage ratio or credit ratings. We also entered into interest rate swap agreements, with an aggregate notional value of $200,000, to effectively convert the Unsecured Term Loan's LIBOR rate to a fixed rate. See Note 11 for more information on the interest rate swap agreements.

Indebtedness

The following is a schedule of the stated maturities and scheduled principal payments of our indebtedness, exclusive of premiums and discounts, for the next five years ending March 31, and thereafter:

	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	108,763
2015	34,726
2016	266,262
2017	218,783
2018	126,951
Thereafter	520,755
Total	$	1,276,240

Our unsecured revolving credit facility, (the "Unsecured Credit Facility"), Unsecured Term Loan and the indentures governing our senior unsecured notes contain certain financial covenants, including limitations on incurrence of debt and debt service coverage. Under the Unsecured Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan, an event of default can also occur if the lenders, in their good faith judgment, determine that a material adverse change has occurred which could prevent timely repayment or materially impair our ability to perform our obligations under the loan agreements. We believe that we were in compliance with all covenants relating to the Unsecured Credit Facility, Unsecured Term Loan and indentures governing our senior unsecured notes as of March 31, 2014. However, these financial covenants are complex and there can be no assurance that these provisions would not be interpreted by our lenders in a manner that could impose and cause us to incur material costs.

Fair Value

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of our indebtedness was as follows:

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453	$	606,014	$	580,215	$	585,449
Senior Unsecured Debt, Net	446,326		485,040		445,916		482,781
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000		200,000		N/A		N/A
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000		52,088		173,000		173,000
Total	$	1,275,779	$	1,343,142	$	1,199,131	$	1,241,230

The fair values of our mortgage loans payable were determined by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made based upon similar remaining maturities. The current market rates we utilized were internally estimated. The fair value of the senior unsecured debt was determined by using rates, as advised by our bankers in certain cases, that are based upon recent trades within the same series of the senior unsecured debt, recent trades for senior unsecured debt with comparable maturities, recent trades for fixed rate unsecured debt from companies with profiles similar to ours, as well as overall economic conditions. The fair value of the Unsecured Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan was determined by discounting the future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining term, assuming no repayment until maturity. We have concluded that our determination of fair value for each of our mortgage loans payable, senior unsecured debt, Unsecured Term Loan and Unsecured Credit Facility was primarily based upon Level 3 inputs, as discussed hereafter.

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6. Partners’ Capital

Preferred Contributions

On March 6, 2014, the Company redeemed all 50,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share, of the Company's 6.236%, Series F Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value (the "Series F Preferred Stock"), at a redemption price of $1,000.00 per depositary share, and paid a quarterly dividend of $11.3299 per depositary share, totaling $566. An equivalent number of Series F Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series F Preferred Units") were redeemed on March 6, 2014 as well.

On March 31, 2014, the Company redeemed all 25,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share, of the Company's 7.236%, Series G Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value (the "Series G Preferred Stock"), at a redemption price of $1,000.00 per depositary share, and paid a semi-annual dividend of $36.18 per depositary share, totaling $905. An equivalent number of Series G Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series G Preferred Units") were redeemed on March 31, 2014 as well.

The initial offering costs associated with the issuance of the Series F and Series G Preferred Units, as well as costs associated with the redemptions, totaled $1,462 and are reflected as a deduction from net income in determining earnings per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The Company has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has 0 and 750 shares of preferred stock outstanding, respectively.

Unit Contributions

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 131,844 limited partnership units were converted into an equivalent number of general partnership units, resulting in a reclassification of $1,279 between Limited Partners Units and General Partner Units.

Distributions

The coupon rate of our Series F Preferred Units reset every quarter at 2.375% plus the greater of (i) the 30 year Treasury constant maturity treasury ("CMT") Rate, (ii) the 10 year Treasury CMT Rate or (iii) 3-month LIBOR. For the period January 1, 2014 through March 6, 2014 (the redemption date), the coupon rate was 6.275%.

The following table summarizes distributions accrued during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Total Distribution
General Partner/Limited Partner Units	$	11,824
Series F Preferred Units	$	566
Series G Preferred Units	$	453

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Interest Rate Protection Agreements			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(3,481	)	$	119		$	(3,362	)
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(2,337		)	(50		)	(2,387		)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	1,361			—			1,361
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(976		)	(50		)	(1,026		)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	(4,457	)	$	69		$	(4,388	)

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	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013		Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest Rate Protection Agreements
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements (Previously Settled)	$	628	$	585	Interest Expense
Settlement Payments to our Counterparties (see Note 11)	733		—		Interest Expense
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—		183		Loss from Retirement of Debt
	$	1,361	768		Total

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified to earnings through interest expense over the life of the derivative or over the life of the debt. In the next 12 months, we expect to amortize approximately $860 into net income by increasing interest expense for interest rate protection agreements we settled in previous periods. Additionally, amounts relating to settlement amounts on the Swaps, as defined in Note 11, will also be reclassified to net income.

8. Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Interest Expense Capitalized in Connection with Development Activity	$	380		$	754
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distribution Payable on General and Limited Partner Units	$	11,921		$	9,536
Distribution Payable on Preferred Units	$	—		$	4,289
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Limited Partnership Units	$	(1,279	)	$	—
General Partnership Units	1,279			—
Total	$	—		$	—
Assumption of Liabilities in Connection with the Acquisition of Real Estate	$	138		$	—
Accounts Payable Related to Construction in Progress and Additions to Investment in Real Estate	$	11,657		$	11,353
Write-off of Fully Depreciated Assets	$	(8,210	)	$	(10,348	)

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9. Earnings Per Unit ("EPU")

The computation of basic and diluted EPU is presented below:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Numerator:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	4,626		$	944
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	—			262
Income from Continuing Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(26		)	(36		)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019		)	(3,837		)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462		)	—
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	2,119		$	(2,667	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)
Income from Discontinued Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(5		)	—
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	447		$	(2,334	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$	2,597		$	(4,965	)
Net Income Allocable to Participating Securities	(31		)	(36		)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	2,566		$	(5,001	)
Denominator:
Weighted Average Units—Basic	114,245			105,477
Effect of Dilutive Securities that Result in the Issuance of General Partner Units:
LTIP Unit Awards	539			—
Weighted Average Units—Diluted	114,784			105,477
Basic and Diluted EPU:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.03	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	0.00		$	(0.02	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.05	)

Participating securities include Units that correspond to the Company's 349,331 and 490,591 of unvested restricted stock awards outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which participate in non-forfeitable distributions of the Operating Partnership. Under the two class method, participating security holders are allocated income, in proportion to total weighted average units outstanding, based upon the greater of net income (after reduction for preferred unit distributions and redemption of preferred units) or common distributions declared.

The number of weighted average units—diluted is the same as the number of weighted average units—basic for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as the effect of the 383,500 restricted stock unit awards outstanding at March 31, 2013 which do not participate in non-forfeitable dividends of the Company was excluded as its inclusion would have been antidilutive to the loss from continuing operations available to Unitholders.

Effective July 1, 2013, the Board of Directors granted performance awards ("LTIP Unit Awards") to certain officers and employees. At March 31, 2014, 712,424 LTIP Unit Awards were outstanding and are included in the calculation of diluted EPU. There were 73,400 other outstanding restricted unit awards outstanding at March 31, 2014 that are not included in the calculation of diluted EPU for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as the market condition contained within the restricted unit awards had not been achieved as of March 31, 2014. These restricted unit awards could be dilutive in future periods.

10. Stock Based Compensation

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we awarded 115,587 shares of restricted stock awards to certain employees, which had a fair value of $2,064 on the date of approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and/or the Board of Directors. We issued Units to the Company in the same amounts. These restricted stock awards vest over a period of three years. Compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the vesting period for the shares expected to vest.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we also awarded 184,218 shares of restricted stock awards to certain members of management, however, these shares are contingent upon obtaining shareholder approval on May 7, 2014. Units

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will be issued to the Company in the same amounts. No expense associated with the contingent shares has been recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Once issued, one-third of the contingent shares will vest each year with the last tranche to vest on January 1, 2017 and compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the vesting period for the shares expected to vest except if the recipient is not required to provide future service in exchange for vesting of the share.

If vesting of a recipient's restricted stock awards is not contingent upon future service, the expense is recognized immediately at the date of grant. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $0 and $1,008 of compensation expense related to restricted stock awards granted to our Chief Executive Officer for which future service was not required.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $1,575 and $1,826 in amortization related to restricted stock and unit awards, of which $19 and $9, respectively, was capitalized in connection with development activities. At March 31, 2014, we had $7,614 in unrecognized compensation related to unvested restricted stock and unit awards. The weighted average period that the unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized is 0.93 years.

11. Derivatives

Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our cash flow volatility and exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

In connection with origination of the Unsecured Term Loan (see Note 5), during January 2014, we entered into four interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional value of $200,000, to manage our exposure to changes in the one month LIBOR rate (the “Swaps”). The Swaps fix the LIBOR rate at a weighted average rate of 2.29% and mature on January 29, 2021.We designated the Swaps as cash flow hedges.

Our agreement with our derivative counterparty contains provisions where if we default on any of our indebtedness, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations subject to certain thresholds.

The guidance for fair value measurement of financial instruments includes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table sets forth our financial liabilities related to the Swaps, which are included in Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014:

				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Description	Fair Value			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Liabilities:
Swaps	$	(1,604	)	—	(1,604	)	$	—

There was no ineffectiveness recorded on the Swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2013. See Note 7 for more information.

The estimated fair value of the Swaps was determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair value to account for potential non-performance risk, including our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk. We determined that the significant inputs used to value the Swaps fell within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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12. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, we are involved in legal actions arising from the ownership of our industrial properties. In our opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, operations or liquidity.

In conjunction with the development of industrial properties, we have entered into agreements with general contractors for the construction of industrial buildings. At March 31, 2014, we have six industrial buildings totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet of GLA that are under construction. The estimated total construction costs as of March 31, 2014 are approximately $94,600. Of this amount, approximately $52,000 remains to be funded. There can be no assurance that the actual completion cost will not exceed the estimated completion cost stated above.

13. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events were evaluated and it was determined that there were no events that required disclosure within these financial statements.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

In addition, the following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "should" or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities (including the Internal Revenue Service); the Company's ability to qualify and maintain its status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) to us and to our potential counterparties; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; interest rates; our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; competition; changes in supply and demand for industrial properties (including land, the supply and demand for which is inherently more volatile than other types of industrial property) in the Operating Partnership's current and proposed market areas; difficulties in identifying and consummating acquisitions and dispositions; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; risks related to our investments in properties through joint ventures; environmental liabilities; slippages in development or lease-up schedules; tenant creditworthiness; higher-than-expected costs; changes in asset valuations and related impairment charges; changes in general accounting principles, policies and guidelines applicable to real estate investment trusts; international business risks and those additional factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Operating Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and in this quarterly report. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements, which reflect our analysis only and speak only as of the date of this report or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "us" and "our" refer to First Industrial, L.P. and its controlled subsidiaries.

GENERAL

First Industrial, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership in the state of Delaware on November 23, 1993. The sole general partner is First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") which owns common units in the Operating Partnership ("Units") representing an approximate 96.1% ownership interest at March 31, 2014. The Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). The Company’s operations are conducted primarily through the Operating Partnership. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership owned, in the aggregate, approximately a 3.9% interest in the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2014. Operations are also conducted through other partnerships and limited liability companies ("LLCs") of which the Operating Partnership is the sole member, and taxable REIT subsidiaries (together with the Operating Partnership, other partnerships and the LLCs, the "Consolidated Operating Partnership"), the operating data of which is consolidated with that of the Operating Partnership as presented herein.

We also hold at least a 99% limited partnership interest in each of eight limited partnerships (together, the "Other Real Estate Partnerships"). The Other Real Estate Partnerships’ operating data is presented herein on a combined basis, separate from that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership. The general partners of the Other Real Estate Partnerships are separate corporations, each with at least a .01% general partnership interest in the Other Real Estate Partnerships for which it acts as a general partner. Each general partner of the Other Real Estate Partnerships is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Profits, losses and distributions of us, the LLCs and Other Real Estate Partnerships are allocated to the general partner and the limited partners, or the members, as applicable, in accordance with the provisions contained within the partnership agreements or ownership agreements, as applicable.

We also own noncontrolling equity interests in, and provide services to, two joint ventures (the "2003 Net Lease Joint Venture" and the "2007 Europe Joint Venture"; collectively, the "Joint Ventures"). At March 31, 2014, the 2003 Net Lease Joint Venture owned two industrial properties comprising approximately 0.9 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA") and the 2007 Europe Joint Venture did not own any properties.

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The Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the operating data of the Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are not consolidated with that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership as presented herein.

As of March 31, 2014, we owned 587 industrial properties located in 24 states, containing an aggregate of approximately 55.1 million square feet of GLA. On a combined basis, as of March 31, 2014, the Other Real Estate Partnerships owned 64 industrial properties containing an aggregate of approximately 8.1 million square feet of GLA.

We maintain a website at www.firstindustrial.com. Information on this website shall not constitute part of this Form 10-Q. Copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports are available without charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You may also read and copy any document filed at the public reference facilities of the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 for further information about the public reference facilities. These documents also may be accessed through the SEC’s Interactive Data Electronic Application via the SEC's home page on the Internet (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Charter, along with supplemental financial and operating information prepared by us, are all available without charge on our website or upon request to us. Amendments to, or waivers from, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that apply to our executive officers or directors will also be posted to our website. We also post or otherwise make available on our website from time to time other information that may be of interest to our investors. Please direct requests as follows:

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3900

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Investor Relations

MANAGEMENT'S OVERVIEW

We believe our financial condition and results of operations are, primarily, a function of our performance in four key areas: leasing of industrial properties, acquisition and development of additional industrial properties, disposition of industrial properties and access to external capital.

We generate revenue primarily from rental income and tenant recoveries from long-term (generally three to six years) operating leases of our industrial properties. Such revenue is offset by certain property specific operating expenses, such as real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities and insurance expenses, along with certain other costs and expenses, such as depreciation and amortization costs and general and administrative and interest expenses. Our revenue growth is dependent, in part, on our ability to (i) increase rental income, through increasing either or both occupancy rates and rental rates at our properties, (ii) maximize tenant recoveries and (iii) minimize operating and certain other expenses. Revenues generated from rental income and tenant recoveries are a significant source of funds, in addition to income generated from gains/losses on the sale of our properties (as discussed below), for our liquidity. The leasing of property, in general, and occupancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses and certain non-operating expenses, in particular, are impacted, variously, by property specific, market specific, general economic and other conditions, many of which are beyond our control. The leasing of property also entails various risks, including the risk of tenant default. If we were unable to maintain or increase occupancy rates and rental rates at our properties or to maintain tenant recoveries and operating and certain other expenses consistent with historical levels and proportions, our revenue would decline. Further, if a significant number of our tenants were unable to pay rent (including tenant recoveries) or if we were unable to rent our properties on favorable terms, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the Company’s ability to pay dividends on, and the market price of, the Company’s common stock would be adversely affected.

Our revenue growth is also dependent, in part, on our ability to acquire existing, and acquire and develop new, additional industrial properties on favorable terms. The Consolidated Operating Partnership seeks to identify opportunities to acquire existing industrial properties on favorable terms, and, when conditions permit, also seeks to identify opportunities to acquire and develop new industrial properties on favorable terms. Existing properties, as they are acquired, and acquired and developed properties, as they are leased, generate revenue from rental income, tenant recoveries and fees, income from which, as discussed above, is a source of funds for our distributions. The acquisition and development of properties is impacted, variously, by property specific, market specific, general economic and other conditions, many of which are beyond our control. The acquisition and development of properties also entails various risks, including the risk that our investments may not perform as expected. For example, acquired existing and acquired and developed new properties may not sustain and/or achieve anticipated occupancy and rental rate levels. With respect to acquired and developed new properties, we may not be

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able to complete construction on schedule or within budget, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs and delays in leasing the properties. Also, we face significant competition for attractive acquisition and development opportunities from other well-capitalized real estate investors, including publicly-traded REITs and private investors. Further, as discussed below, we may not be able to finance the acquisition and development opportunities we identify. If we were unable to acquire and develop sufficient additional properties on favorable terms, or if such investments did not perform as expected, our revenue growth would be limited and our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the Company’s ability to pay dividends on, and the market price of, the Company’s common stock would be adversely affected.

We also generate income from the sale of our properties (including existing buildings, buildings which we have developed or re-developed on a merchant basis and land). The gain/loss on, and fees from, the sale of such properties are included in our income and can be a significant source of funds, in addition to revenues generated from rental income and tenant recoveries. Proceeds from sales are being used to repay outstanding debt and, market conditions permitting, may be used to fund the acquisition of existing, and the acquisition and development of new, industrial properties. The sale of properties is impacted, variously, by property specific, market specific, general economic and other conditions, many of which are beyond our control. The sale of properties also entails various risks, including competition from other sellers and the availability of attractive financing for potential buyers of our properties. Further, our ability to sell properties is limited by safe harbor rules applying to REITs under the Code which relate to the number of properties that may be disposed of in a year, their tax bases and the cost of improvements made to the properties, along with other tests which enable a REIT to avoid punitive taxation on the sale of assets. If we are unable to sell properties on favorable terms, our income growth would be limited and our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the Company’s ability to pay dividends on, and the market price of, the Company’s common stock could be adversely affected.

We utilize a portion of the net sales proceeds from property sales, borrowings under our unsecured credit facility (the "Unsecured Credit Facility"), and proceeds from the issuance, when and as warranted, of additional debt and equity securities to refinance debt and finance future acquisitions and developments. Access to external capital on favorable terms plays a key role in our financial condition and results of operations, as it impacts our cost of capital and our ability and cost to refinance existing indebtedness as it matures and to fund acquisitions and developments or through the issuance, when and as warranted, of additional equity securities. Our ability to access external capital on favorable terms is dependent on various factors, including general market conditions, interest rates, credit ratings on our capital stock and debt, the market’s perception of our growth potential, our current and potential future earnings and cash distributions and the market price of the Company’s capital stock. If we were unable to access external capital on favorable terms, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the Company’s ability to pay dividends on, and the market price of, the Company’s common stock could be adversely affected.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 to Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

Our net income (loss) available to unitholders and participating securities was $2.6 million and $(5.0) million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Basic and diluted net income (loss) available to unitholders was $0.02 per Unit and $(0.05) per Unit for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The tables below summarize our revenues, property expenses and depreciation and other amortization by various categories for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Same store properties are properties owned prior to January 1, 2013 and held as an operating property through March 31, 2014 and developments and redevelopments that were placed in service prior to January 1, 2013 or were substantially completed for the 12 months prior to January 1, 2013. Properties which are at least 75% occupied at acquisition are placed in service. Acquisitions (that are less than 75% occupied at the date of acquisition), developments and redevelopments are placed in service as they reach the earlier of a) stabilized occupancy (generally defined as 90% occupied), or b) one year subsequent to acquisition or development/redevelopment construction completion. Properties are moved from the same store classification to the redevelopment classification when capital expenditures for a project are estimated to exceed 25% of the undepreciated gross book value of the property. Acquired properties are properties that were acquired subsequent to December 31, 2012 and held as an operating property through March 31, 2014. Sold properties are properties that were sold subsequent to December 31, 2012. (Re)Developments and land are land parcels and developments and redevelopments that were not: a) substantially complete 12 months prior to January 1, 2013 or b) stabilized prior to January 1, 2013. Other revenues are derived from the operations of our maintenance company, fees earned from our Joint Ventures and other miscellaneous revenues. Other expenses are derived from the operations of our maintenance company and other miscellaneous regional expenses.

Our future financial condition and results of operations, including rental revenues, may be impacted by the future acquisition and sale of properties. Our future revenues and expenses may vary materially from historical rates.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the average occupancy rates of our same store properties were 92.0% and 90.1%, respectively.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013			$ Change			% Change
	($ in 000’s)
REVENUES
Same Store Properties	$	73,611		$	70,705		$	2,906		4.1	%
Acquired Properties	1,080			—			1,080			—
Sold Properties	38			3,388			(3,350		)	(98.9	)%
(Re) Developments and Land, Not Included Above	553			51			502			984.3	%
Other	471			333			138			41.4	%
	$	75,753		$	74,477		$	1,276		1.7	%
Discontinued Operations	(38		)	(3,388		)	3,350			(98.9	)%
Total Revenues	$	75,715		$	71,089		$	4,626		6.5	%

Revenues from same store properties increased $2.9 million primarily due to increases in occupancy and tenant recoveries, partially offset by an increase in the straight-line rent reserve for doubtful accounts. Revenues from acquired properties increased $1.1 million due to the two leased industrial properties acquired subsequent to December 31, 2012 totaling approximately 0.9 million square feet of GLA. Revenues from sold properties decreased $3.4 million due to the 66 industrial properties sold subsequent to December 31, 2012 totaling approximately 2.9 million square feet of GLA. Revenues from (re)developments and land increased $0.5 million due to an increase in occupancy. Other revenues remained relatively unchanged.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013			$ Change			% Change
	($ in 000’s)
PROPERTY EXPENSES
Same Store Properties	$	24,807		$	21,628		$	3,179		14.7	%
Acquired Properties	582			—			582			—
Sold Properties	15			1,392			(1,377		)	(98.9	)%
(Re) Developments and Land, Not Included Above	585			84			501			596.4	%
Other	1,889			1,894			(5		)	(0.3	)%
	$	27,878		$	24,998		$	2,880		11.5	%
Discontinued Operations	(15		)	(1,392		)	1,377			(98.9	)%
Total Property Expenses	$	27,863		$	23,606		$	4,257		18.0	%

Property expenses include real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other property related expenses. Property expenses from same store properties increased $3.2 million primarily due to higher snow removal costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to the mild 2013 winter as well an increase in bad debt expense. Property expenses from acquired properties increased $0.6 million due to properties acquired subsequent to December 31, 2012. Property expenses from sold properties decreased $1.4 million due to properties sold subsequent to December 31, 2012. Property expenses from (re)developments and land increased $0.5 million primarily due to an increase in real estate tax expense related to the substantial completion of developments. Other expenses remained relatively unchanged.

General and administrative expense decreased $0.9 million, or 14.3%, during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to the acceleration of expense recorded during 2013 related to restricted stock held by the Company’s CEO in connection with the terms of his employment agreement that was entered into in December 2012 as well as a decrease in legal expense.

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	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013			$ Change			% Change
	($ in 000’s)
DEPRECIATION AND OTHER AMORTIZATION
Same Store Properties	$	24,641		$	23,061		$	1,580		6.9	%
Acquired Properties	900			—			900			—
Sold Properties	3			1,256			(1,253		)	(99.8	)%
(Re) Developments and Land, Not Included Above	321			50			271			542.0	%
Corporate Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment	122			208			(86		)	(41.3	)%
	$	25,987		$	24,575		$	1,412		5.7	%
Discontinued Operations	(3		)	(1,256		)	1,253			(99.8	)%
Total Depreciation and Other Amortization	$	25,984		$	23,319		$	2,665		11.4	%

Depreciation and other amortization for same store properties increased $1.6 million due to accelerated depreciation and amortization taken during the three months ended March 31, 2014, attributable to certain tenants who terminated their lease early. Depreciation and other amortization from acquired properties increased $0.9 million due to properties acquired subsequent to December 31, 2012. Depreciation and other amortization from sold properties decreased $1.3 million due to properties sold subsequent to December 31, 2012. Depreciation and other amortization for (re)developments and land increased $0.3 million primarily due to an increase in developments that were placed in service. Corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment depreciation expense decreased $0.1 million due to assets becoming fully depreciated.

Interest income increased $0.1 million, or 23.5%, primarily due to an increase in the weighted average note receivable balance outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Interest expense increased $0.1 million, or 0.4%, primarily due to an increase in the weighted average debt balance outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2014 ($1,254.4 million) as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 ($1,217.1 million) and a decrease in capitalized interest of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to a decrease in development activities, offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (5.85%) as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 (6.13%).

Amortization of deferred financing costs remained relatively unchanged.

In October 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement (the "Series F Agreement") to mitigate our exposure to floating interest rates related to the coupon reset of our Series F Flexible Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series F Preferred Units"). The Series F Agreement had a notional value of $50.0 million and fixed the 30 year Treasury constant maturity treasury rate at 5.2175%. We recorded $0.004 million in mark-to-market net loss, inclusive of $0.3 million in swap payments, for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The Series F Agreement matured on October 1, 2013.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recognized a net loss from retirement of debt of $1.2 million due to the partial repurchase of a certain series of our senior unsecured notes and the early payoff of certain mortgage loans.

Equity in income of other real estate partnerships increased $0.9 million, or 42.4%, during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in gain on sale of real estate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to March 31, 2013.

Equity in income of joint ventures increased $2.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in our pro rata share of gain on sale of real estate on property sales from the 2003 Net Lease Joint Venture.

The income tax provision remained relatively unchanged.

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The following table summarizes certain information regarding the industrial properties included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
	($ in 000’s)
Total Revenues	$	38		$	3,388
Property Expenses	(15		)	(1,392		)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3		)	(1,256		)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432			(3,074		)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)

Income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 reflects the results of operations and gain on sale of real estate relating to the one industrial property that was sold during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflects the net loss on sale of real estate relating to four industrial properties that were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the results of operations of 65 industrial properties that were sold during the year ended December 31, 2013 and the results of operations of the one industrial property that was sold during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The $0.3 million gain on sale of real estate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 resulted from the sale of two land parcels that did not meet the criteria for inclusion in discontinued operations.

LEASING ACTIVITY

The following table provides a summary of our leasing activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The table does not include month to month leases or leases with terms less than twelve months.

	Number of Leases Signed	Square Feet Signed (in 000’s)	Average GAAP Rent Per Square Foot (1)		GAAP  Basis Rent  Growth (2)		Weighted Average  Lease Term (3)	Turnover Costs Per Square Foot (4)		Weighted Average Retention (5)
New Leases	48	805	$	4.10	(1.3	)%	5.3	$	4.13	N/A
Renewal Leases	94	2,114	$	5.29	11.7	%	4.1	$	1.42	63.0	%
Development	3	31	$	6.63	N/A		7.5	N/A		N/A
Total / Weighted Average	145	2,950	$	4.98	8.6	%	4.5	$	2.11	63.0	%

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(1) Average GAAP rent is the average rent calculated in accordance with GAAP, over the term of the lease.

(2) GAAP basis rent growth is a ratio of the change in net effective rent (on a GAAP basis, including straight-line rent adjustments as required by GAAP) compared to the net effective rent (on a GAAP basis) of the comparable lease. New leases where there were no prior comparable leases are excluded.

(3) The lease term is expressed in years. Assumes no exercise of lease renewal options, if any.

(4) Turnover costs are comprised of the costs incurred or capitalized for improvements of vacant and renewal spaces, as well as the commissions paid and costs capitalized for leasing transactions. Turnover costs per square foot represent the total turnover costs expected to be incurred on the leases signed during the period and do not reflect actual expenditures for the period.

(5) Represents the weighted average square feet of tenants renewing their respective leases.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we signed 39 new leases with free rent periods during the lease term on 0.7 million square feet of GLA. Total free rent concessions of $0.7 million are associated with these new leases. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, we signed 7 renewal leases with free rent periods during the lease term on 0.3 million square feet of GLA. Total concessions of $0.3 million are associated with these renewal leases.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At March 31, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents were approximately $3.0 million. We also had $573.0 million available for additional borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility.

We have considered our short-term (through March 31, 2015) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flow from operations and other expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. Our 2014 Notes, in the aggregate principal amount of $81.8 million, are due June 2, 2014. Also, we have $60.1 million in mortgage loans payable outstanding at March 31, 2014 that mature or we anticipate prepaying prior to March 31, 2015. We expect to satisfy these payment obligations prior to March 31, 2015 with borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility. With the exception of these payment obligations, we believe that our principal short-term liquidity needs are to fund normal recurring expenses, property acquisitions, developments, renovations, expansions and other nonrecurring capital improvements, debt service requirements, the minimum distributions required to maintain the Company’s REIT qualification under the Code and distributions approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. We anticipate that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operating activities as well as the disposition of select assets. These needs may also be met by the issuance of additional Units or long-term unsecured indebtedness, subject to market conditions and contractual restrictions or borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility.

We expect to meet long-term (after March 31, 2015) liquidity requirements such as property acquisitions, developments, scheduled debt maturities, major renovations, expansions and other nonrecurring capital improvements through the disposition of select assets, long-term unsecured and secured indebtedness and the issuance of additional Units and preferred Units, subject to market conditions.

We also financed the development and acquisition of additional properties through borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility and may finance the development or acquisition of additional properties through such borrowings, to the extent capacity is available, in the future. At March 31, 2014, borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility bore interest at a weighted average interest rate of 1.654%. As of May 5, 2014, we had approximately $543.0 million available for additional borrowings under our Unsecured Credit Facility. Our Unsecured Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants including limitations on incurrence of debt and debt service coverage. Our access to borrowings may be limited if we fail to meet any of these covenants. We believe that we were in compliance with our financial covenants as of March 31, 2014, and we anticipate that we will be able to operate in compliance with our financial covenants for the remainder of 2014.

Our senior unsecured notes have been assigned credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings of BBB-/Ba1/BB+, respectively. In the event of a downgrade, we believe we would continue to have access to sufficient capital; however, our cost of borrowing would increase and our ability to access certain financial markets may be limited.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

Net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $22.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, was comprised primarily of the non-cash adjustments of approximately $29.9 million, a book overdraft of approximately $1.2 million and net income of approximately $5.1 million, offset by the net change in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $12.0 million and equity in income of Joint Ventures in excess of distributions of approximately $2.0 million. The adjustments for the non-cash items of approximately $29.9 million are primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization of approximately $29.0 million, the provision for bad debt of approximately $0.7 million and the effect of the straight-lining of rental income of approximately $0.6 million, offset by the gain on sale of real estate of approximately $0.4 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $12.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, was comprised primarily of investments in and advances to the Other Real Estate Partnerships, the acquisition of one industrial property comprising approximately 0.3 million square feet of GLA, the development of real estate, capital expenditures related to the improvement of existing real estate, payments related to leasing activities and an increase in escrows, offset by the net proceeds from the sale of real estate, distributions from the Other Real Estate Partnerships in excess of equity in income, the repayments on our notes receivable and distributions from our Joint Ventures.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we sold one industrial property comprising approximately 0.03 million square feet of GLA. Proceeds from the sale of the one industrial property, net of closing costs, were approximately $1.2 million. We are in various stages of discussions with third parties for the sale of additional properties and plan to continue to selectively market other properties for sale for the remainder of 2014.

Net cash used in financing activities of approximately $13.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, was comprised primarily of the redemption of our Series F Preferred Units and Series G Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series G Preferred Units"), repayments on our mortgage loans payable, general and limited partnership Unit and preferred general

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partnership Unit distributions, payments of debt issuance costs, the repurchase and retirement of restricted Units and net repayments on our Unsecured Credit Facility, offset by proceeds from the unsecured term loan.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we entered into a seven-year, $200.0 million unsecured term loan (the "Unsecured Term Loan").

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company redeemed all 50,000 depositary shares of the Company's Series F Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for $50.0 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $11.3299 per depositary share, totaling approximately $0.6 million. An equivalent number of Series F Preferred Units were redeemed during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as well. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company redeemed all 25,000 depositary shares of the Company's Series G Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for $25.0 million and paid a semi-annual dividend of $36.18 per depositary share, totaling approximately $0.9 million. An equivalent number of Series G Preferred Units were redeemed during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as well.

Market Risk

The following discussion about our risk-management activities includes "forward-looking statements" that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward- looking statements. Our business subjects us to market risk from interest rates, and to a much lesser extent, foreign currency fluctuations.

Interest Rate Risk

This analysis presents the hypothetical gain or loss in earnings, cash flows or fair value of the financial instruments and derivative instruments which are held by us at March 31, 2014 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. While this analysis may have some use as a benchmark, it should not be viewed as a forecast.

In the normal course of business, we also face risks that are either non-financial or non-quantifiable. Such risks principally include credit risk and legal risk and are not represented in the following analysis.

At March 31, 2014, $1,223.8 million (95.9% of total debt at March 31, 2014) of our debt was fixed rate debt (includes $200.0 million of variable-rate debt that has been effectively swapped to a fixed rate through the use of interest rate derivative contracts) and $52.0 million (4.1% of total debt at March 31, 2014) of our debt was variable rate debt. At March 31, 2013, $1,109.5 million (98.4% of total debt at March 31, 2013) of our debt was fixed rate debt and $18.0 million (1.6% of total debt at March 31, 2013) of our debt was variable rate debt.

For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair value of the debt, but not our earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate debt, changes in the base interest rate used to calculate the all-in interest rate generally do not impact the fair value of the debt, but would affect our future earnings and cash flows. The interest rate risk and changes in fair market value of fixed rate debt generally do not have a significant impact on us until we are required to refinance such debt. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the maturity dates of our various fixed rate debt.

Our variable rate debt is subject to risk based upon prevailing market interest rates. As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately $52.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding indexed to LIBOR rates (excluding the $200.0 million of variable-rate debt that has been effectively swapped to a fixed rate through the use of interest rate derivative contracts). If the LIBOR rates relevant to our variable rate debt were to increase 10%, we estimate that our interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 would increase by approximately $0.01 million based on our average outstanding floating-rate debt during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Additionally, if weighted average interest rates on our fixed rate debt were to have increased by 10% due to refinancing, interest expense would have increased by approximately $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

As of March 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of our debt was approximately $1,343.1 million based on our estimate of the then-current market interest rates.

The use of derivative financial instruments allows us to manage risks of increases in interest rates with respect to the effect these fluctuations would have on our earnings and cash flows. As of March 31, 2014, we had outstanding interest rate cash flow hedges with a notional amount of $200.0 million which mitigate our exposure to our Unsecured Term Loan's variable interest rate which is based upon LIBOR, as defined in the debt agreement. Currently, we do not enter into financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Owning industrial property outside of the United States exposes the Operating Partnership to the possibility of volatile movements in foreign exchange rates. Changes in foreign currencies can affect the operating results of international operations reported in U.S. dollars and the value of the foreign assets reported in U.S. dollars. The economic impact of foreign exchange rate movements is complex because such changes are often linked to variability in real growth, inflation, interest rates, governmental actions and other factors. At March 31, 2014, we owned one land parcel for which the U.S. dollar was not the functional currency. The land parcel is located in Ontario, Canada and uses the Canadian dollar as its functional currency.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent events were evaluated and it was determined that there were no events that required disclosure within these financial statements.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Response to this item is included in Item 2., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” above.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, in evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b), have concluded that as of the end of such period our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

None.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits	Description
10.1	Unsecured Term Loan Agreement dated as of January 29, 2014 among First Industrial, L.P., First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and the other lenders thereunder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K of the Company filed January 29, 2014, File No. 1-13102)
10.2	Distribution Agreement among the Company, First Industrial, L.P. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC dated March 13, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K of the Company filed on March 13, 2014, File No. 1-13102)
31.1*	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant’s sole general partner, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2*	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant’s sole general partner, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1**	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant's sold general partner, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.1*	The following financial statements from First Industrial, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

_______________________

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.
By:	FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
	Its Sole General Partner
By:	/S/    SCOTT A. MUSIL
	Scott A. Musil
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: May 5, 2014

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits	Description
10.1	Unsecured Term Loan Agreement dated as of January 29, 2014 among First Industrial, L.P., First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and the other lenders thereunder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K of the Company filed January 29, 2014, File No. 1-13102)
10.2	Distribution Agreement among the Company, First Industrial, L.P. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC dated March 13, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K of the Company filed on March 13, 2014, File No. 1-13102)
31.1*	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant’s sole general partner, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2*	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant’s sole general partner, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1**	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., registrant's sold general partner, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.1*	The following financial statements from First Industrial, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

_______________________

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Bruce W. Duncan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Industrial, L.P.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-l5(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 5, 2014

/S/ BRUCE W. DUNCAN

Bruce W. Duncan

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Scott A. Musil, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Industrial, L.P.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 5, 2014

/S/ SCOTT A. MUSIL

Scott A. Musil

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION

Accompanying Form 10-Q Report

of First Industrial, L.P.

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Chapter 63, Title 18 U.S.C. §1350(a) and (b))

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chapter 63, Title 18 U.S.C. §1350(a) and (b)), each of the undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014 of First Industrial, L.P. (the “Company”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: May 5, 2014	/S/ BRUCE W. DUNCAN
	Bruce W. Duncan
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
	First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
Dated: May 5, 2014	/S/ SCOTT A. MUSIL
	Scott A. Musil
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)
	First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. The information contained in this written statement shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

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Indebtedness - Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2014	$ 108,763
2015	34,726
2016	266,262
2017	218,783
2018	126,951
Thereafter	520,755
Total	$ 1,276,240

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Earnings Per Unit - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Participating securities	349,331	490,591
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Unit [Line Item]
Non-Participating Securities	73,400	383,500
Long-Term Incentive Program
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Unit [Line Item]
Non-Participating Securities	712,424

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Supplemental Information to Statement of Cash Flows - Cash Flow Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Interest Expense Capitalized in Connection with Development Activity	$ 380	$ 754
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distributions Payable	11,921
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to General Partner Units	0	0
Assumption of Liabilities in Connection with the Acquisition of Real Estate	138	0
Accounts Payable Related to Construction in Progress and Additions to Investment in Real Estate	11,657	11,353
Write-off of Fully Depreciated Assets	(8,210)	(10,348)
General Partner Units
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to General Partner Units	1,279	0
Limited Partner Units
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to General Partner Units	(1,279)	0
General and Limited Partner Units
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distributions Payable	11,921	9,536
Preferred Stock [Member]
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distributions Payable	$ 0	$ 4,289

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Investment in Real Estate - Summary of Intangible Assets (Liabilities) Subject to Amortization in the Period of Acquisition (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
In-Place Leases [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, fair value	$ 1,562
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, weighted average life	77 months
Tenant Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, fair value	899
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, weighted average life	137 months
Above Market Leases [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, fair value	219
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, weighted average life	83 months
Below Market Leases [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, fair value	$ (623)
Acquired finite lived intangible asset, weighted average life	75 months

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Interest Rate Protection Agreements			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(3,481	)	$	119		$	(3,362	)
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(2,337		)	(50		)	(2,387		)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	1,361			—			1,361
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(976		)	(50		)	(1,026		)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	(4,457	)	$	69		$	(4,388	)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013		Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest Rate Protection Agreements
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements (Previously Settled)	$	628	$	585	Interest Expense
Settlement Payments to our Counterparties (see Note 11)	733		—		Interest Expense
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—		183		Loss from Retirement of Debt
	$	1,361	768		Total

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Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) (Interest Rate Swap, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 29, 2014
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Swaps, number of instruments held		4
Swaps, notional amount		$ 200,000
Swaps, description of variable rate basis	1-month LIBOR
Swaps, average fixed interest rate		2.29%

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Partners' Capital - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Series F Preferred Units [Member]	Mar. 06, 2014 Series F Preferred Units [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Series F Preferred Units [Member] Minimum	Mar. 31, 2014 Series G Preferred Units [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Depositary shares redeemed					50,000		25,000
Depositary share percentage per share					$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Dividend rate per share				6.236%			7.236%
Preferred stock, par value per shares					$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Redemption price per share					$ 1,000.00		$ 1,000.00
Dividend per share				$ 11.3299			$ 36.18
Total dividend				$ 566			$ 905
Cost associated with share redemption	1,462	0
Preferred stock shares authorized	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0		750
Fixed coupon rate of preferred stock						2.375%
Number of years of U.S treasury rate one				30 years
Number of years of U.S treasury rate two				10 years
LIBOR rate				3-month LIBOR
New coupon rate of preferred stock				6.275%
Units converted into common stock	131,844
Conversion of limited partner units to general partner units	$ 1,279

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Indebtedness - Information Regarding Indebtedness (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$ 577,453		$ 580,215
Unamortized Premiums	(109)		(115)
Mortgage Loans Payable, Gross	577,344		580,100
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	446,326		445,916
Unamortized Discounts	570		980
Senior Unsecured Notes, Gross	446,896		446,896
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000		0
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000	[1]	173,000	[1]
2016 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	159,580		159,566
Interest Rate	5.75%
Effective Interest Rate	5.91%
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2016
2017 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	54,962		54,960
Interest Rate	7.50%
Effective Interest Rate	7.52%
Maturity Date	Dec. 01, 2017
2027 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	6,066		6,066
Interest Rate	7.15%
Effective Interest Rate	7.11%
Maturity Date	May 15, 2027
2028 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	31,883		31,883
Interest Rate	7.60%
Effective Interest Rate	8.13%
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2028
2032 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	10,514		10,514
Interest Rate	7.75%
Effective Interest Rate	7.87%
Maturity Date	Apr. 15, 2032
2014 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	81,536		81,149
Interest Rate	6.42%
Effective Interest Rate	6.54%
Maturity Date	Jun. 01, 2014
2017 II Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	$ 101,785		$ 101,778
Interest Rate	5.95%
Effective Interest Rate	6.37%
Maturity Date	May 15, 2017
Mortgages
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, Minimum	4.03%
Interest Rate, Maximum	8.26%
Effective Interest Rate, Minimum	4.03%
Effective Interest Rate, Maximum	8.26%
Maturity Date Range, Start	Oct. 01, 2014
Maturity Date Range, End	Sep. 01, 2022
Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	1.905%
Effective Interest Rate	1.905%
Maturity Date	Jan. 29, 2021
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	1.6544%	[1]
Effective Interest Rate	1.6544%	[1]
Maturity Date	Sep. 29, 2017	[1]

[1] * The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014 sqft Property
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of industrial properties committed to development	6
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties committed to development	1,800,000
Estimated total construction costs	$ 94,600
Estimated total construction costs remaining to be funded	$ 52,000

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Earnings Per Unit - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Numerator:
Income from Continuing Operations	$ 4,626	$ 944
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	0	262
Income from Continuing Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(26)	(36)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019)	(3,837)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462)	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	2,119	(2,667)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	452	(2,334)
Income from Discontinued Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(5)	0
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	447	(2,334)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	2,597	(4,965)
Net Income Allocable to Participating Securities	(31)	(36)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$ 2,566	$ (5,001)
Denominator:
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Basic	114,245	105,477
LTIP Unit Awards	539	0
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Diluted	114,784	105,477
Basic and Diluted EPU:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.03)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$ 0.00	$ (0.02)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.05)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 ("2013 Form 10-K") and should be read in conjunction with such consolidated financial statements and related notes. The 2013 year end consolidated balance sheet data included in this Form 10-Q filing was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements in our 2013 Form 10-K, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The following notes to these interim consolidated financial statements highlight significant changes to the notes included in the December 31, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2013 Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to conform with GAAP, in preparation of our consolidated financial statements we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the results of our operations and comprehensive income for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and our cash flows for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods and is to be applied prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date. Upon adoption, we anticipate the disposition of properties, as well as the classification of properties held for sale, will generally no longer meet the guidance to be classified as discontinued operations.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Amounts Reclassified from AOCI) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest Expense	$ 17,724	$ 17,648
Loss from Retirement of Debt	0	(1,150)
Total	(17,759)	(19,018)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total	1,361	768
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest Expense	628	585
Loss from Retirement of Debt	0	183
Interest Rate Swap | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest Expense	$ 733	$ 0

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Derivatives (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements on Recurring Basis

The following table sets forth our financial liabilities related to the Swaps, which are included in Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014:

				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Description	Fair Value			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Liabilities:
Swaps	$	(1,604	)	—	(1,604	)	$	—

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Earnings Per Unit (EPU) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit

The computation of basic and diluted EPU is presented below:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Numerator:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	4,626		$	944
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	—			262
Income from Continuing Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(26		)	(36		)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019		)	(3,837		)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462		)	—
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	2,119		$	(2,667	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)
Income from Discontinued Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(5		)	—
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	447		$	(2,334	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$	2,597		$	(4,965	)
Net Income Allocable to Participating Securities	(31		)	(36		)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	2,566		$	(5,001	)
Denominator:
Weighted Average Units—Basic	114,245			105,477
Effect of Dilutive Securities that Result in the Issuance of General Partner Units:
LTIP Unit Awards	539			—
Weighted Average Units—Diluted	114,784			105,477
Basic and Diluted EPU:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.03	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	0.00		$	(0.02	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.05	)

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Partners' Capital - Summary of Dividend Distributions (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items]
General Partner/Limited Partner Units, Total Distribution	$ 11,824
Total Preferred Dividend/Distribution	2,481
Series F Preferred Units [Member]
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items]
Total Preferred Dividend/Distribution	566
Series G Preferred Units [Member]
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items]
Total Preferred Dividend/Distribution	$ 453

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Organization and Formation of Partnership - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2014 Property sqft State Joint_Ventures
Organization And Formation Of Company [Line Items]
Ownership interest of sole general partner	96.10%
Ownership interest of limited partners	3.90%
Number of joint ventures	2
Number of industrial properties owned	587
Number of states in which industrial properties are located	24
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties owned	55,100,000
Other Real Estate Partnerships
Organization And Formation Of Company [Line Items]
Minimum ownership interest in limited partnerships	99.00%
Number of limited partnerships	8
Minimum ownership interest of limited partnerships	0.01%
Number of industrial properties owned	64
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties owned	8,100,000
2003 Net Lease Joint Venture [Member]
Organization And Formation Of Company [Line Items]
Number of industrial properties owned	2
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties owned	900,000

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Investment in Real Estate - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 sqft Property	Mar. 31, 2013 Property	Dec. 31, 2013 Property
Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]
Number of industrial properties acquired	1
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties acquired	300,000
Purchase price of acquisitions	$ 13,400
Number of industrial properties sold	1
Gross leasable area (GLA) of industrial properties sold	30,000
Gain on sale of real estate	432	(2,812)
Number of sold properties included in discontinued operations	1	4	65
Proceeds from sale of industrial properties	1,335
Notes receivable outstanding	35,516		52,605
Net discount of notes receivable outstanding	0		191
Fair value of notes receivable	$ 37,482		$ 53,482

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Organization and Formation of Partnership

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure Organization And Formation Of Partnership Additional Information [Abstract]

Organization and Formation of Partnership

1. Organization and Formation of Partnership

First Industrial, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership in the state of Delaware on November 23, 1993. The sole general partner is First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") which owns common units in the Operating Partnership ("Units") representing an approximate 96.1% ownership interest at March 31, 2014. The Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Company’s operations are conducted primarily through the Operating Partnership. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership owned, in the aggregate, approximately a 3.9% interest in the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2014. Operations are also conducted through other partnerships and limited liability companies ("LLCs") of which the Operating Partnership is the sole member, and taxable REIT subsidiaries (together with the Operating Partnership, other partnerships and the LLCs, the "Consolidated Operating Partnership"), the operating data of which is consolidated with that of the Operating Partnership as presented herein. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "us" and "our" refer to First Industrial, L.P. and its controlled subsidiaries.

We also hold at least a 99% limited partnership interest in each of eight limited partnerships (together, the "Other Real Estate Partnerships"). The Other Real Estate Partnerships’ operating data is presented herein on a combined basis, separate from that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership. The general partners of the Other Real Estate Partnerships are separate corporations, each with at least a .01% general partnership interest in the Other Real Estate Partnership for which it acts as a general partner. Each general partner of the Other Real Estate Partnerships is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Profits, losses and distributions of us, the LLCs and Other Real Estate Partnerships are allocated to the general partner and the limited partners or the members, as applicable, in accordance with the provisions contained within the partnership agreements, operating agreements or other ownership agreements, as applicable.

We also own noncontrolling equity interests in, and provide various services to, two joint ventures (the "2003 Net Lease Joint Venture" and the "2007 Europe Joint Venture"; collectively, the "Joint Ventures"). At March 31, 2014, the 2003 Net Lease Joint Venture owned two industrial properties comprising approximately 0.9 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA") and the 2007 Europe Joint Venture did not own any properties.

The Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the operating data of the Other Real Estate Partnerships and the Joint Ventures are not consolidated with that of the Consolidated Operating Partnership as presented herein.

As of March 31, 2014, we owned 587 industrial properties located in 24 states, containing an aggregate of approximately 55.1 million square feet of GLA. On a combined basis, as of March 31, 2014, the Other Real Estate Partnerships owned 64 industrial properties containing an aggregate of approximately 8.1 million square feet of GLA.

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Investment in Real Estate - Summary of Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]
Land	$ 2,635
Building and Improvements	8,157
Other Assets	551
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	2,057
Total Purchase Price	$ 13,400

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Indebtedness - Summary of Indebtedness at Estimated Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net, Carrying Amount	$ 577,453		$ 580,215
Senior Unsecured Notes, Carrying Amount	446,326		445,916
Unsecured Term Loan, Carrying Amount	200,000		0
Unsecured Credit Facility, Carrying Amount	52,000	[1]	173,000	[1]
Total, Carrying Amount	1,275,779		1,199,131
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net, Fair Value	606,014		585,449
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net, Fair Value	485,040		482,781
Unsecured Term Loan, Fair Value	200,000
Unsecured Credit Facility, Fair Value	52,088		173,000
Total, Fair Value	$ 1,343,142		$ 1,241,230

[1] * The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in Real Estate:
Land	$ 613,140		$ 610,802
Buildings and Improvements	2,120,993		2,113,689
Construction in Progress	35,013		23,688
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(668,134)		(652,971)
Net Investment in Real Estate	2,101,012		2,095,208
Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships	197,644		196,323
Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,049		6,518
Tenant Accounts Receivable, Net	6,376		4,746
Investments in Joint Ventures	846		907
Deferred Rent Receivable, Net	48,546		49,173
Deferred Financing Costs, Net	11,796		10,570
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	27,272		26,581
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net	91,997		108,753
Total Assets	2,488,538		2,498,779
Indebtedness:
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	577,453		580,215
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net	446,326		445,916
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000		0
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000	[1]	173,000	[1]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	64,075		70,139
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	11,716		11,879
Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits	28,035		26,619
Distributions Payable	11,921		10,289
Total Liabilities	1,391,526		1,318,057
Commitments and Contingencies	0		0
Partners’ Capital:
General Partner Preferred Units	0		73,587
General Partner Units (110,133,568 and 109,980,850 units outstanding)	1,020,200		1,027,664
Limited Partners Units (4,465,469 and 4,597,313 units outstanding)	81,200		82,833
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(4,388)		(3,362)
Total Partners’ Capital	1,097,012		1,180,722
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$ 2,488,538		$ 2,498,779

[1] * The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Amortization to be reclassified from OCI into income	$ 860

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS CAPITAL (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	General Partner Preferred Units	General Partner Units	Limited Partner Units	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,180,722	$ 73,587	$ 1,027,664	$ 82,833	$ (3,362)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Redemption of Preferred Units	(73,587)	(73,587)
Stock Based Compensation Activity	130		130
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to General Partner Units	0		1,279	(1,279)
Common Unit Distributions	(11,824)		(11,366)	(458)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(2,481)	(2,481)
Net Income	5,078	2,481	2,493	104
Other Comprehensive Income	(1,026)				(1,026)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 1,097,012	$ 0	$ 1,020,200	$ 81,200	$ (4,388)

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Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships - Condensed Combined Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:
Net Investment in Real Estate	$ 2,101,012		$ 2,095,208
Total Assets	2,488,538		2,498,779
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	577,453		580,215
Partners’ Capital	1,097,012		1,180,722
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	2,488,538		2,498,779
Carrying Value of the Operating Partnership’s Investments in Other Real Estate Partnerships	197,644		196,323
Other Real Estate Partnerships
Assets:
Net Investment in Real Estate	273,223		276,294
Note Receivable	17,023		119,364
Other Assets, Net	32,591		33,234
Total Assets	322,837		428,892
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	97,233		97,675
Other Liabilities, Net	9,765		13,795
Partners’ Capital	215,839		317,422
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	322,837		428,892
Operating Partnership’s Share of Equity	214,914		316,188
Basis Differentials	(17,270)	[1]	(119,865)	[1]
Carrying Value of the Operating Partnership’s Investments in Other Real Estate Partnerships	$ 197,644		$ 196,323

[1] This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Operating Partnership’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the Other Real Estate Partnerships’ level. Basis differentials relate to the elimination of a note receivable and related accrued interest between a Other Real Estate Partnership and wholly owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership.

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Investment in Real Estate (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]

Summary of Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation

The purchase price was allocated as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Land	$	2,635
Building and Improvements	8,157
Other Assets	551
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	2,057
Total Purchase Price	$	13,400

Summary of Intangible Assets (Liabilities) Subject to Amortization in the Period of Acquisition

The fair value at the date of acquisition of in-place leases, tenant relationships and above and below market leases recorded due to the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which are recorded as deferred leasing intangibles, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	$	1,562
Tenant Relationships	$	899
Above Market Leases	$	219
Below Market Leases	$	(623	)

The weighted average life recorded at the time of acquisition as a result of the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in months of in-place leases and tenant relationships and above and below market leases is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	77
Tenant Relationships	137
Above Market Leases	83
Below Market Leases	75

Summary of Industrial Properties Included in Discontinued Operations

The following table discloses certain information regarding the industrial properties included in our discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	38		$	3,388
Property Expenses	(15		)	(1,392		)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3		)	(1,256		)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432			(3,074		)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)

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Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships - Condensed Combined Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 75,715	$ 71,089
Property Expenses	(27,863)	(23,606)
Depreciation and Other Amortization	(25,984)	(23,319)
Interest Income	724	586
Interest Expense	(17,724)	(17,648)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(759)	(802)
Income from Continuing Operations	4,626	944
Discontinued Operations:
(Loss) Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	20	740
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	432	(3,074)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	452	(2,334)
Net Income (Loss)	5,078	(1,128)
Other Real Estate Partnerships
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]
Total Revenues	10,453	9,535
Property Expenses	(3,451)	(3,052)
Depreciation and Other Amortization	(2,788)	(2,985)
Interest Income	615	1,319
Interest Expense	(1,322)	(1,315)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(45)	(52)
Income from Continuing Operations	3,462	3,450
Discontinued Operations:
(Loss) Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	(22)	76
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	303	0
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	281	76
Net Income (Loss)	$ 3,743	$ 3,526

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Indebtedness (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Information Regarding Indebtedness

The following table discloses certain information regarding our indebtedness:

	Outstanding Balance at						Interest Rate at March 31, 2014	Effective Interest Rate at Issuance	Maturity Date
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453		$	580,215		4.03% – 8.26%	4.03% – 8.26%	October 2014 – September 2022
Unamortized Premiums	(109		)	(115		)
Mortgage Loans Payable, Gross	$	577,344		$	580,100
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net
2016 Notes	$	159,580		$	159,566		5.750%	5.91%	1/15/2016
2017 Notes	54,962			54,960			7.500%	7.52%	12/1/2017
2027 Notes	6,066			6,066			7.150%	7.11%	5/15/2027
2028 Notes	31,883			31,883			7.600%	8.13%	7/15/2028
2032 Notes	10,514			10,514			7.750%	7.87%	4/15/2032
2014 Notes	81,536			81,149			6.420%	6.54%	6/1/2014
2017 II Notes	101,785			101,778			5.950%	6.37%	5/15/2017
Subtotal	$	446,326		$	445,916
Unamortized Discounts	570			980
Senior Unsecured Notes, Gross	$	446,896		$	446,896
Unsecured Term Loan	$	200,000		N/A			1.905%	1.905%	1/29/2021
Unsecured Credit Facility*	$	52,000		$	173,000		1.654%	1.654%	9/29/2017

* The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt

The following is a schedule of the stated maturities and scheduled principal payments of our indebtedness, exclusive of premiums and discounts, for the next five years ending March 31, and thereafter:

	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	108,763
2015	34,726
2016	266,262
2017	218,783
2018	126,951
Thereafter	520,755
Total	$	1,276,240

Summary of Indebtedness at Estimated Fair Value

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of our indebtedness was as follows:

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453	$	606,014	$	580,215	$	585,449
Senior Unsecured Debt, Net	446,326		485,040		445,916		482,781
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000		200,000		N/A		N/A
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000		52,088		173,000		173,000
Total	$	1,275,779	$	1,343,142	$	1,199,131	$	1,241,230

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income (Loss)	$ 5,078	$ (1,128)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation	20,704	19,987
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	759	802
Other Amortization	7,557	7,524
Provision for Bad Debt	650	164
Equity in Income of Joint Ventures	(2,966)	(20)
Distributions from Joint Ventures	962	0
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Real Estate	(432)	2,812
Loss from Retirement of Debt	0	1,150
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	0	4
Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships	(3,094)	(2,172)
Distributions from Investment in Other Real Estate Partnerships	3,094	2,172
Increase in Tenant Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, Net	(3,702)	(1,557)
Decrease (Increase) in Deferred Rent Receivable	628	(1,300)
Decrease in Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, Other Liabilities, Rents Received in Advance and Security Deposits	(8,296)	(9,246)
Payments of Premiums, Discounts and Prepayment Penalties Associated with Retirement of Debt	0	(856)
Cash Book Overdraft	1,237	0
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	22,179	18,336
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of Real Estate	(13,262)	(9,745)
Additions to Investment in Real Estate and Non-Acquisition Tenant Improvements and Lease Costs	(17,646)	(22,649)
Net Proceeds from Sales of Investments in Real Estate	1,191	10,670
Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships	(9,092)	(10,396)
Distributions from Other Real Estate Partnerships in Excess of Equity in Income	7,771	6,821
Contributions to and Investments in Joint Ventures	0	(18)
Distributions from Joint Ventures	2,074	0
Repayments of Notes Receivable	17,080	152
Increase in Escrows	(258)	(256)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(12,142)	(25,421)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Debt and Equity Issuance and Redemption Costs	(2,034)	(98)
Unit Contributions	0	132,258
Repurchase and Retirement of Restricted Units	(1,475)	(2,401)
Common Unit Distributions Paid	(9,740)	0
Preferred Unit Distributions Paid	(1,471)	(4,289)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(75,000)	0
Payments on Interest Rate Swap Agreement	0	(305)
Repayments on Mortgage Loans Payable	(2,756)	(17,319)
Repayments of Senior Unsecured Notes	0	(3,995)
Proceeds from Unsecured Term Loan	200,000	0
Proceeds from Unsecured Credit Facility	105,000	52,000
Repayments on Unsecured Credit Facility	(226,000)	(132,000)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	(13,476)	23,851
Net Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(30)	(14)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(3,439)	16,766
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	6,518	4,357
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	$ 3,049	$ 21,109

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
General Partner Units, Outstanding	110,133,568	109,980,850
Limited Partners Units, Outstanding	4,465,469	4,597,313

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Stock Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock Based Compensation

10. Stock Based Compensation

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we awarded 115,587 shares of restricted stock awards to certain employees, which had a fair value of $2,064 on the date of approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and/or the Board of Directors. We issued Units to the Company in the same amounts. These restricted stock awards vest over a period of three years. Compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the vesting period for the shares expected to vest.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we also awarded 184,218 shares of restricted stock awards to certain members of management, however, these shares are contingent upon obtaining shareholder approval on May 7, 2014. Units will be issued to the Company in the same amounts. No expense associated with the contingent shares has been recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Once issued, one-third of the contingent shares will vest each year with the last tranche to vest on January 1, 2017 and compensation expense will be charged to earnings over the vesting period for the shares expected to vest except if the recipient is not required to provide future service in exchange for vesting of the share.

If vesting of a recipient's restricted stock awards is not contingent upon future service, the expense is recognized immediately at the date of grant. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $0 and $1,008 of compensation expense related to restricted stock awards granted to our Chief Executive Officer for which future service was not required.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $1,575 and $1,826 in amortization related to restricted stock and unit awards, of which $19 and $9, respectively, was capitalized in connection with development activities. At March 31, 2014, we had $7,614 in unrecognized compensation related to unvested restricted stock and unit awards. The weighted average period that the unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized is 0.93 years.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FIRST INDUSTRIAL LP
Entity Central Index Key	0001033128
Trading Symbol	FRFI
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

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Derivatives

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

11. Derivatives

Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our cash flow volatility and exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

In connection with origination of the Unsecured Term Loan (see Note 5), during January 2014, we entered into four interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional value of $200,000, to manage our exposure to changes in the one month LIBOR rate (the “Swaps”). The Swaps fix the LIBOR rate at a weighted average rate of 2.29% and mature on January 29, 2021.We designated the Swaps as cash flow hedges.

Our agreement with our derivative counterparty contains provisions where if we default on any of our indebtedness, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations subject to certain thresholds.

The guidance for fair value measurement of financial instruments includes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table sets forth our financial liabilities related to the Swaps, which are included in Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014:

				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Description	Fair Value			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Liabilities:
Swaps	$	(1,604	)	—	(1,604	)	$	—

There was no ineffectiveness recorded on the Swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2013. See Note 7 for more information.

The estimated fair value of the Swaps was determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair value to account for potential non-performance risk, including our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk. We determined that the significant inputs used to value the Swaps fell within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Revenues:
Rental Income	$ 55,944	$ 54,372
Tenant Recoveries and Other Income	19,771	16,717
Total Revenues	75,715	71,089
Expenses:
Property Expenses	27,863	23,606
General and Administrative	5,533	6,456
Depreciation and Other Amortization	25,984	23,319
Total Expenses	59,380	53,381
Other Income (Expense):
Interest Income	724	586
Interest Expense	(17,724)	(17,648)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(759)	(802)
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	0	(4)
Loss from Retirement of Debt	0	(1,150)
Total Other Income (Expense)	(17,759)	(19,018)
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships, Equity in Income of Joint Ventures and Income Tax (Provision) Benefit	(1,424)	(1,310)
Equity in Income of Other Real Estate Partnerships	3,094	2,172
Equity in Income of Joint Ventures	2,966	20
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit	(10)	62
Income from Continuing Operations	4,626	944
Discontinued Operations:
Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	20	740
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432	(3,074)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	452	(2,334)
Income (Loss) Before Gain on Sale of Real Estate	5,078	(1,390)
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	0	262
Net Income (Loss)	5,078	(1,128)
Less: Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019)	(3,837)
Less: Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462)	0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	2,597	(4,965)
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.03)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$ 0.00	$ (0.02)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$ 0.02	$ (0.05)
Distributions Per Unit	$ 0.1025	$ 0.085
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Basic	114,245	105,477
Weighted Average Units Outstanding - Diluted	114,784	105,477
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders Attributable to:
General Partner	2,493	(4,745)
Limited Partners	104	(220)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$ 2,597	$ (4,965)

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Indebtedness

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Indebtedness

5. Indebtedness

The following table discloses certain information regarding our indebtedness:

	Outstanding Balance at						Interest Rate at March 31, 2014	Effective Interest Rate at Issuance	Maturity Date
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453		$	580,215		4.03% – 8.26%	4.03% – 8.26%	October 2014 – September 2022
Unamortized Premiums	(109		)	(115		)
Mortgage Loans Payable, Gross	$	577,344		$	580,100
Senior Unsecured Notes, Net
2016 Notes	$	159,580		$	159,566		5.750%	5.91%	1/15/2016
2017 Notes	54,962			54,960			7.500%	7.52%	12/1/2017
2027 Notes	6,066			6,066			7.150%	7.11%	5/15/2027
2028 Notes	31,883			31,883			7.600%	8.13%	7/15/2028
2032 Notes	10,514			10,514			7.750%	7.87%	4/15/2032
2014 Notes	81,536			81,149			6.420%	6.54%	6/1/2014
2017 II Notes	101,785			101,778			5.950%	6.37%	5/15/2017
Subtotal	$	446,326		$	445,916
Unamortized Discounts	570			980
Senior Unsecured Notes, Gross	$	446,896		$	446,896
Unsecured Term Loan	$	200,000		N/A			1.905%	1.905%	1/29/2021
Unsecured Credit Facility*	$	52,000		$	173,000		1.654%	1.654%	9/29/2017

* The maturity date may be extended an additional year at our election, subject to certain restrictions.

Mortgage Loans Payable, Net

As of March 31, 2014, mortgage loans payable are collateralized, and in some instances cross-collateralized, by industrial properties with a net carrying value of $721,671. We believe the Operating Partnership and the Company were in compliance with all covenants relating to mortgage loans payable as of March 31, 2014.

Unsecured Term Loan

On January 29, 2014, we entered into a seven-year, $200,000 unsecured loan (the "Unsecured Term Loan") with a syndicate of financial institutions. The Unsecured Term Loan requires interest only payments and bears interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR, as defined in the loan agreement, plus a specified spread based on our leverage ratio or credit ratings. We also entered into interest rate swap agreements, with an aggregate notional value of $200,000, to effectively convert the Unsecured Term Loan's LIBOR rate to a fixed rate. See Note 11 for more information on the interest rate swap agreements.

Indebtedness

The following is a schedule of the stated maturities and scheduled principal payments of our indebtedness, exclusive of premiums and discounts, for the next five years ending March 31, and thereafter:

	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	108,763
2015	34,726
2016	266,262
2017	218,783
2018	126,951
Thereafter	520,755
Total	$	1,276,240

Our unsecured revolving credit facility, (the "Unsecured Credit Facility"), Unsecured Term Loan and the indentures governing our senior unsecured notes contain certain financial covenants, including limitations on incurrence of debt and debt service coverage. Under the Unsecured Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan, an event of default can also occur if the lenders, in their good faith judgment, determine that a material adverse change has occurred which could prevent timely repayment or materially impair our ability to perform our obligations under the loan agreements. We believe that we were in compliance with all covenants relating to the Unsecured Credit Facility, Unsecured Term Loan and indentures governing our senior unsecured notes as of March 31, 2014. However, these financial covenants are complex and there can be no assurance that these provisions would not be interpreted by our lenders in a manner that could impose and cause us to incur material costs.

Fair Value

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of our indebtedness was as follows:

	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Mortgage Loans Payable, Net	$	577,453	$	606,014	$	580,215	$	585,449
Senior Unsecured Debt, Net	446,326		485,040		445,916		482,781
Unsecured Term Loan	200,000		200,000		N/A		N/A
Unsecured Credit Facility	52,000		52,088		173,000		173,000
Total	$	1,275,779	$	1,343,142	$	1,199,131	$	1,241,230

The fair values of our mortgage loans payable were determined by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made based upon similar remaining maturities. The current market rates we utilized were internally estimated. The fair value of the senior unsecured debt was determined by using rates, as advised by our bankers in certain cases, that are based upon recent trades within the same series of the senior unsecured debt, recent trades for senior unsecured debt with comparable maturities, recent trades for fixed rate unsecured debt from companies with profiles similar to ours, as well as overall economic conditions. The fair value of the Unsecured Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan was determined by discounting the future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining term, assuming no repayment until maturity. We have concluded that our determination of fair value for each of our mortgage loans payable, senior unsecured debt, Unsecured Term Loan and Unsecured Credit Facility was primarily based upon Level 3 inputs, as discussed hereafter.

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Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investment in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships [Abstract]

Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships

4. Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships

The investments in and advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships reflects the Operating Partnership’s limited partnership equity interests in the entities referred to in Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements.

Summarized condensed financial information as derived from the financial statements of the Other Real Estate Partnerships is presented below:

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets:

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Assets:
Net Investment in Real Estate	$	273,223		$	276,294
Note Receivable	17,023			119,364
Other Assets, Net	32,591			33,234
Total Assets	$	322,837		$	428,892
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable	$	97,233		$	97,675
Other Liabilities, Net	9,765			13,795
Partners’ Capital	215,839			317,422
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$	322,837		$	428,892
Operating Partnership’s Share of Equity	$	214,914		$	316,188
Basis Differentials (1)	(17,270		)	(119,865		)
Carrying Value of the Operating Partnership’s Investments in Other Real Estate Partnerships	$	197,644		$	196,323

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(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Operating Partnership’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the Other Real Estate Partnerships’ level. Basis differentials relate to the elimination of a note receivable and related accrued interest between a Other Real Estate Partnership and wholly owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership.

Condensed Combined Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	10,453		$	9,535
Property Expenses	(3,451		)	(3,052		)
Depreciation and Other Amortization	(2,788		)	(2,985		)
Interest Income	615			1,319
Interest Expense	(1,322		)	(1,315		)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(45		)	(52		)
Income from Continuing Operations	3,462			3,450
Discontinued Operations:
(Loss) Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	(22		)	76
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	303			—
Income from Discontinued Operations	281			76
Net Income	$	3,743		$	3,526

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Investments in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investment in and Advances to Other Real Estate Partnerships [Abstract]

Condensed Balance Sheet

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets:

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Assets:
Net Investment in Real Estate	$	273,223		$	276,294
Note Receivable	17,023			119,364
Other Assets, Net	32,591			33,234
Total Assets	$	322,837		$	428,892
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Mortgage Loans Payable	$	97,233		$	97,675
Other Liabilities, Net	9,765			13,795
Partners’ Capital	215,839			317,422
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	$	322,837		$	428,892
Operating Partnership’s Share of Equity	$	214,914		$	316,188
Basis Differentials (1)	(17,270		)	(119,865		)
Carrying Value of the Operating Partnership’s Investments in Other Real Estate Partnerships	$	197,644		$	196,323

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(1) This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Operating Partnership’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the Other Real Estate Partnerships’ level. Basis differentials relate to the elimination of a note receivable and related accrued interest between a Other Real Estate Partnership and wholly owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership.

Condensed Income Statement

Condensed Combined Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	10,453		$	9,535
Property Expenses	(3,451		)	(3,052		)
Depreciation and Other Amortization	(2,788		)	(2,985		)
Interest Income	615			1,319
Interest Expense	(1,322		)	(1,315		)
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs	(45		)	(52		)
Income from Continuing Operations	3,462			3,450
Discontinued Operations:
(Loss) Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations	(22		)	76
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	303			—
Income from Discontinued Operations	281			76
Net Income	$	3,743		$	3,526

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

12. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, we are involved in legal actions arising from the ownership of our industrial properties. In our opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, operations or liquidity.

In conjunction with the development of industrial properties, we have entered into agreements with general contractors for the construction of industrial buildings. At March 31, 2014, we have six industrial buildings totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet of GLA that are under construction. The estimated total construction costs as of March 31, 2014 are approximately $94,600. Of this amount, approximately $52,000 remains to be funded. There can be no assurance that the actual completion cost will not exceed the estimated completion cost stated above.

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Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows

8. Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Interest Expense Capitalized in Connection with Development Activity	$	380		$	754
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distribution Payable on General and Limited Partner Units	$	11,921		$	9,536
Distribution Payable on Preferred Units	$	—		$	4,289
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Limited Partnership Units	$	(1,279	)	$	—
General Partnership Units	1,279			—
Total	$	—		$	—
Assumption of Liabilities in Connection with the Acquisition of Real Estate	$	138		$	—
Accounts Payable Related to Construction in Progress and Additions to Investment in Real Estate	$	11,657		$	11,353
Write-off of Fully Depreciated Assets	$	(8,210	)	$	(10,348	)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Interest Rate Protection Agreements			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(3,481	)	$	119		$	(3,362	)
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(2,337		)	(50		)	(2,387		)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	1,361			—			1,361
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(976		)	(50		)	(1,026		)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	(4,457	)	$	69		$	(4,388	)

	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013		Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest Rate Protection Agreements
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements (Previously Settled)	$	628	$	585	Interest Expense
Settlement Payments to our Counterparties (see Note 11)	733		—		Interest Expense
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	—		183		Loss from Retirement of Debt
	$	1,361	768		Total

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified to earnings through interest expense over the life of the derivative or over the life of the debt. In the next 12 months, we expect to amortize approximately $860 into net income by increasing interest expense for interest rate protection agreements we settled in previous periods. Additionally, amounts relating to settlement amounts on the Swaps, as defined in Note 11, will also be reclassified to net income.

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Partners' Capital

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Partners' Capital [Abstract]

Partners' Capital

6. Partners’ Capital

Preferred Contributions

On March 6, 2014, the Company redeemed all 50,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share, of the Company's 6.236%, Series F Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value (the "Series F Preferred Stock"), at a redemption price of $1,000.00 per depositary share, and paid a quarterly dividend of $11.3299 per depositary share, totaling $566. An equivalent number of Series F Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series F Preferred Units") were redeemed on March 6, 2014 as well.

On March 31, 2014, the Company redeemed all 25,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share, of the Company's 7.236%, Series G Flexible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value (the "Series G Preferred Stock"), at a redemption price of $1,000.00 per depositary share, and paid a semi-annual dividend of $36.18 per depositary share, totaling $905. An equivalent number of Series G Cumulative Preferred Units (the "Series G Preferred Units") were redeemed on March 31, 2014 as well.

The initial offering costs associated with the issuance of the Series F and Series G Preferred Units, as well as costs associated with the redemptions, totaled $1,462 and are reflected as a deduction from net income in determining earnings per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The Company has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has 0 and 750 shares of preferred stock outstanding, respectively.

Unit Contributions

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 131,844 limited partnership units were converted into an equivalent number of general partnership units, resulting in a reclassification of $1,279 between Limited Partners Units and General Partner Units.

Distributions

The coupon rate of our Series F Preferred Units reset every quarter at 2.375% plus the greater of (i) the 30 year Treasury constant maturity treasury ("CMT") Rate, (ii) the 10 year Treasury CMT Rate or (iii) 3-month LIBOR. For the period January 1, 2014 through March 6, 2014 (the redemption date), the coupon rate was 6.275%.

The following table summarizes distributions accrued during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Total Distribution
General Partner/Limited Partner Units	$	11,824
Series F Preferred Units	$	566
Series G Preferred Units	$	453

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Earnings Per Unit (EPU)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Unit (EPU)

9. Earnings Per Unit ("EPU")

The computation of basic and diluted EPU is presented below:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Numerator:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	4,626		$	944
Gain on Sale of Real Estate	—			262
Income from Continuing Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(26		)	(36		)
Preferred Unit Distributions	(1,019		)	(3,837		)
Redemption of Preferred Units	(1,462		)	—
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	2,119		$	(2,667	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)
Income from Discontinued Operations Allocable to Participating Securities	(5		)	—
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	447		$	(2,334	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders and Participating Securities	$	2,597		$	(4,965	)
Net Income Allocable to Participating Securities	(31		)	(36		)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	2,566		$	(5,001	)
Denominator:
Weighted Average Units—Basic	114,245			105,477
Effect of Dilutive Securities that Result in the Issuance of General Partner Units:
LTIP Unit Awards	539			—
Weighted Average Units—Diluted	114,784			105,477
Basic and Diluted EPU:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.03	)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Unitholders	$	0.00		$	(0.02	)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unitholders	$	0.02		$	(0.05	)

Participating securities include Units that correspond to the Company's 349,331 and 490,591 of unvested restricted stock awards outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which participate in non-forfeitable distributions of the Operating Partnership. Under the two class method, participating security holders are allocated income, in proportion to total weighted average units outstanding, based upon the greater of net income (after reduction for preferred unit distributions and redemption of preferred units) or common distributions declared.

The number of weighted average units—diluted is the same as the number of weighted average units—basic for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as the effect of the 383,500 restricted stock unit awards outstanding at March 31, 2013 which do not participate in non-forfeitable dividends of the Company was excluded as its inclusion would have been antidilutive to the loss from continuing operations available to Unitholders.

Effective July 1, 2013, the Board of Directors granted performance awards ("LTIP Unit Awards") to certain officers and employees. At March 31, 2014, 712,424 LTIP Unit Awards were outstanding and are included in the calculation of diluted EPU. There were 73,400 other outstanding restricted unit awards outstanding at March 31, 2014 that are not included in the calculation of diluted EPU for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as the market condition contained within the restricted unit awards had not been achieved as of March 31, 2014. These restricted unit awards could be dilutive in future periods.

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Investment in Real Estate - Summary of Industrial Properties Included in Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]
Total Revenues	$ 38	$ 3,388
Property Expenses	(15)	(1,392)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3)	(1,256)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432	(3,074)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$ 452	$ (2,334)

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Derivatives - Fair Value Measurements on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value of Swaps	$ (1,604)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value of Swaps	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value of Swaps	(1,604)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value of Swaps	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods and is to be applied prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date. Upon adoption, we anticipate the disposition of properties, as well as the classification of properties held for sale, will generally no longer meet the guidance to be classified as discontinued operations.

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Partners' Capital (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Partners' Capital [Abstract]

Summary of Dividend Distributions

The following table summarizes distributions accrued during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Total Distribution
General Partner/Limited Partner Units	$	11,824
Series F Preferred Units	$	566
Series G Preferred Units	$	453

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Stock Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense recognized at date of grant	$ 0	$ 1,008
Amortization related to restricted stock and unit awards	1,575	1,826
Amortization capitalized in development activities	19	9
Unrecognized compensation related to unvested restricted stock and unit awards	7,614
Weighted average period of unrecognized compensation expected to be recognized	11 months 5 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards to employees	115,587
Unrecognized compensation related to unvested restricted stock and unit awards	$ 2,064
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period of restricted stock	3 years
Contingent Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards to employees	184,218

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Changes in AOCI) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$ (3,362)
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(2,387)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	1,361
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(1,026)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	(4,388)
Interest Rate Protection Agreements
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2013	(3,481)
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(2,337)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	1,361
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(976)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	(4,457)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2013	119
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Reclassifications	(50)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Loss	(50)
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$ 69

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income (Loss)	$ 5,078	$ (1,128)
Mark-to-Market Loss on Interest Rate Protection Agreements	(1,604)	0
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	628	585
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	0	183
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(50)	2
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 4,052	$ (358)

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Investment in Real Estate

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]

Investment in Real Estate

3. Investment in Real Estate

Acquisitions

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we acquired one industrial property comprising approximately 0.3 million square feet of GLA. The purchase price of this acquisition totaled approximately $13,400, excluding costs incurred in conjunction with the acquisition of the industrial property. The purchase price was allocated as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Land	$	2,635
Building and Improvements	8,157
Other Assets	551
Deferred Leasing Intangibles, Net	2,057
Total Purchase Price	$	13,400

Intangible Assets (Liabilities) Subject To Amortization in the Period of Acquisition

The fair value at the date of acquisition of in-place leases, tenant relationships and above and below market leases recorded due to the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which are recorded as deferred leasing intangibles, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	$	1,562
Tenant Relationships	$	899
Above Market Leases	$	219
Below Market Leases	$	(623	)

The weighted average life recorded at the time of acquisition as a result of the real estate property acquired for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in months of in-place leases and tenant relationships and above and below market leases is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
In-Place Leases	77
Tenant Relationships	137
Above Market Leases	83
Below Market Leases	75

Sales and Discontinued Operations

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we sold one industrial property comprising approximately 0.03 million square feet of GLA. Gross proceeds from the sale of the industrial property were approximately $1,335. The gain on sale of real estate was approximately $432. The one sold industrial property meets the criteria to be included in discontinued operations. Therefore the results of operations and gain on sale of real estate for the one industrial property sold is included in discontinued operations.

Loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflects the results of operations of the oneindustrial property that was sold during the three months ended March 31, 2014, the results of operations of the65industrial properties that were sold during the year ended December 31, 2013 and the net loss on sale of real estate relating tofourindustrial properties that were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table discloses certain information regarding the industrial properties included in our discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Total Revenues	$	38		$	3,388
Property Expenses	(15		)	(1,392		)
Depreciation and Amortization	(3		)	(1,256		)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Real Estate	432			(3,074		)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	$	452		$	(2,334	)

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had notes receivable and accrued interest outstanding, issued in connection with sales of industrial properties, of approximately $35,516 and $52,605, net of a discount of $0 and $191, respectively, which are included as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the notes receivable, including accrued interest, was $37,482 and $53,482, respectively. The fair values of our notes receivable were determined by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to other borrowers based on similar remaining maturities. The current market rates we utilized were internally estimated; therefore, we have concluded that our determination of fair values of our notes receivable was primarily based upon Level 3 inputs, as discussed hereafter.

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Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Cash Flow Information

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014			Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Interest Expense Capitalized in Connection with Development Activity	$	380		$	754
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Distribution Payable on General and Limited Partner Units	$	11,921		$	9,536
Distribution Payable on Preferred Units	$	—		$	4,289
Exchange of Limited Partnership Units for General Partnership Units:
Limited Partnership Units	$	(1,279	)	$	—
General Partnership Units	1,279			—
Total	$	—		$	—
Assumption of Liabilities in Connection with the Acquisition of Real Estate	$	138		$	—
Accounts Payable Related to Construction in Progress and Additions to Investment in Real Estate	$	11,657		$	11,353
Write-off of Fully Depreciated Assets	$	(8,210	)	$	(10,348	)

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Indebtedness - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Mortgages	Jan. 29, 2014 Unsecured Debt	Jan. 29, 2014 Interest Rate Swap
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying value of industrial properties held under mortgage	$ 721,671
Unsecured Term Loan, Term		7 years
Unsecured Term Loan, Face Amount		200,000
Swaps, notional amount			$ 200,000

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Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

13. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events were evaluated and it was determined that there were no events that required disclosure within these financial statements.