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Debt (Details) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
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Gains from early extinguishments of debt			$ 14,354	$ 0	$ 14,354	$ 0
767 Fifth Avenue (the General Motors Building)
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Consolidated Entities [Member] \| 767 Fifth Avenue (the General Motors Building)
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Outside members’ notes payable	270,000
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Outside members’ notes payable	$ 180,000