10-Q

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

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

For the quarterly period ended:    March 31, 2016

Or

o 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: 001-34482

VORNADO REALTY L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3925979
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York	10019
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 894-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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 x No o

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.

o Large Accelerated Filer	o Accelerated Filer
x Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company)	o 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 o No x

PART I.		Financial Information:	Page Number
	Item 1.	Financial Statements:
		Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of
		March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015	3
		Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015	4
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
		for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015	5
		Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015	6
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015	8
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	10
		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	30
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
		and Results of Operations	31
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	57
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	57
PART II.		Other Information:
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	58
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	58
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	58
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	58
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	58
	Item 5.	Other Information	58
	Item 6.	Exhibits	58
SIGNATURES			59
EXHIBIT INDEX			60

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts)			March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost:
	Land		$	4,164,796	$	4,164,799
	Buildings and improvements			12,358,371		12,582,671
	Development costs and construction in progress			1,305,849		1,226,637
	Leasehold improvements and equipment			109,536		116,030
		Total		17,938,552		18,090,137
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			(3,352,986)		(3,418,267)
Real estate, net				14,585,566		14,671,870
Cash and cash equivalents				1,673,566		1,835,707
Restricted cash				109,147		107,799
Marketable securities				162,091		150,997
Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,200 and $11,908				97,345		98,062
Investments in partially owned entities				1,553,250		1,550,422
Real estate fund investments				566,696		574,761
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $2,539 and $2,751				973,709		931,245
Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $218,709 and $218,239				485,283		480,421
Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $188,094 and $187,360				218,388		227,901
Assets related to discontinued operations				36,514		37,020
Other assets				411,819		477,088
			$	20,873,374	$	21,143,293
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY
Mortgages payable, net			$	9,844,242	$	9,513,713
Senior unsecured notes, net				844,514		844,159
Unsecured revolving credit facilities				-		550,000
Unsecured term loan, net				371,076		183,138
Accounts payable and accrued expenses				447,700		443,955
Deferred revenue				325,013		346,119
Deferred compensation plan				116,824		117,475
Liabilities related to discontinued operations				12,902		12,470
Other liabilities				433,863		426,965
	Total liabilities			12,396,134		12,437,994
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable partnership units:
	Class A units - 12,414,019 and 12,242,820 units outstanding			1,172,256		1,223,793
	Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding			5,428		5,428
		Total redeemable partnership units		1,177,684		1,229,221
Equity:
	Partners' capital			8,471,519		8,417,454
	Earnings less than distributions			(1,999,994)		(1,766,780)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			53,399		46,921
		Total Vornado Realty L.P. equity		6,524,924		6,697,595
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries				774,632		778,483
	Total equity			7,299,556		7,476,078
			$	20,873,374	$	21,143,293
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
REVENUES:
	Property rentals	$	519,492	$	500,274
	Tenant expense reimbursements		59,575		66,921
	Fee and other income		33,970		39,607
Total revenues			613,037		606,802
EXPENSES:
	Operating		256,349		254,493
	Depreciation and amortization		142,957		124,122
	General and administrative		48,704		58,492
	Impairment loss and acquisition and transaction related costs		165,307		1,981
Total expenses			613,317		439,088
Operating (loss) income			(280)		167,714
Loss from partially owned entities			(4,240)		(2,743)
Income from real estate fund investments			11,284		24,089
Interest and other investment income, net			3,518		10,792
Interest and debt expense			(100,489)		(91,674)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets			714		1,860
(Loss) income before income taxes			(89,493)		110,038
Income tax expense			(2,831)		(971)
(Loss) income from continuing operations			(92,324)		109,067
Income from discontinued operations			716		16,179
Net (loss) income			(91,608)		125,246
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries			(9,678)		(15,882)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			(101,286)		109,364
Preferred unit distributions			(20,412)		(19,496)
NET (LOSS) INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders		$	(121,698)	$	89,868
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net	$	(0.61)	$	0.37
	Income from discontinued operations, net		-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit	$	(0.61)	$	0.45
	Weighted average units outstanding		200,072		198,675
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net	$	(0.61)	$	0.36
	Income from discontinued operations, net		-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit	$	(0.61)	$	0.44
	Weighted average units outstanding		200,072		200,749
DISTRIBUTIONS PER CLASS A UNIT		$	0.63	$	0.63
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Net (loss) income		$	(91,608)	$	125,246
Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase (reduction) in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities		11,094		(21,332)
	Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries		6		157
	Reduction in value of interest rate swaps and other		(4,195)		(771)
Comprehensive (loss) income			(84,703)		103,300
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries			(9,678)		(15,882)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.		$	(94,381)	$	87,418
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)															Non-
													Accumulated		controlling
							Class A Units				Earnings		Other		Interests in
			Preferred Units				Owned by Vornado				Less Than		Comprehensive		Consolidated		Total
			Units		Amount		Units		Amount		Distributions		Income		Subsidiaries		Equity
Balance, December 31, 2015				52,677	$	1,276,954		188,577	$	7,140,500	$	(1,766,780)	$	46,921	$	778,483	$	7,476,078
Net loss attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.				-		-		-		-		(101,286)		-		-		(101,286)
Net loss attributable to redeemable
	partnership units			-		-		-		-		7,487		-		-		7,487
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
	interests in consolidated subsidiaries			-		-		-		-		-		-		9,678		9,678
Distributions to Vornado				-		-		-		-		(118,867)		-		-		(118,867)
Distributions to preferred unitholders				-		-		-		-		(20,364)		-		-		(20,364)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
	Upon redemption of redeemable Class A
		units, at redemption value		-		-		157		14,482		-		-		-		14,482
	Under Vornado's employees' share option plan			-		-		26		2,166		-		-		-		2,166
	Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan			-		-		4		357		-		-		-		357
Distributions:
	Real estate fund investments			-		-		-		-		-		-		(13,487)		(13,487)
	Other			-		-		-		-		-		-		(152)		(152)
Deferred compensation units and options				-		-		7		536		(186)		-		-		350
Increase in unrealized net gain on
	available-for-sale securities			-		-		-		-		-		11,094		-		11,094
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income
	of nonconsolidated subsidiaries			-		-		-		-		-		6		-		6
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps				-		-		-		-		-		(4,195)		-		(4,195)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A
	units at redemption value			-		-		-		36,524		-		-		-		36,524
Redeemable partnership units' share of above
	adjustments			-		-		-		-		-		(427)		-		(427)
Other				-		-		-		-		2		-		110		112
Balance, March 31, 2016				52,677	$	1,276,954		188,771	$	7,194,565	$	(1,999,994)	$	53,399	$	774,632	$	7,299,556
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)															Non-
													Accumulated		controlling
							Class A Units				Earnings		Other		Interests in
			Preferred Units				Owned by Vornado				Less Than		Comprehensive		Consolidated		Total
			Units		Amount		Units		Amount		Distributions		Income		Subsidiaries		Equity
Balance, December 31, 2014				52,679	$	1,277,026		187,887	$	6,880,518	$	(1,505,385)	$	93,267	$	743,956	$	7,489,382
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.				-		-		-		-		109,364		-		-		109,364
Net income attributable to redeemable
	partnership units			-		-		-		-		(5,287)		-		-		(5,287)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
	interests in consolidated subsidiaries			-		-		-		-		-		-		15,882		15,882
Distribution of Urban Edge Properties				-		-		-		-		(464,262)		-		(341)		(464,603)
Distributions to Vornado				-		-		-		-		(118,447)		-		-		(118,447)
Distributions to preferred unitholders				-		-		-		-		(19,484)		-		-		(19,484)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
	Upon redemption of redeemable Class A
		units, at redemption value		-		-		210		23,493		-		-		-		23,493
	Under Vornado's employees' share option plan			-		-		165		11,679		(2,579)		-		-		9,100
	Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan			-		-		3		338		-		-		-		338
Contributions:
	Real estate fund investments			-		-		-		-		-		-		51,350		51,350
Distributions:
	Real estate fund investments			-		-		-		-		-		-		(52,882)		(52,882)
	Other			-		-		-		-		-		-		(125)		(125)
Conversion of Series A preferred units to
	Class A units			-		(12)		1		12		-		-		-		-
Deferred compensation units and options				-		-		7		1,325		(359)		-		-		966
Reduction in unrealized net gain on
	available-for-sale securities			-		-		-		-		-		(21,332)		-		(21,332)
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income
	of nonconsolidated subsidiaries			-		-		-		-		-		157		-		157
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps				-		-		-		-		-		(776)		-		(776)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A
	units at redemption value			-		-		-		25,349		-		-		-		25,349
Redeemable partnership units' share of above
	adjustments			-		-		-		-		-		1,288		-		1,288
Other				-		-		-		-		-		5		(90)		(85)
Balance, March 31, 2015				52,679	$	1,277,014		188,273	$	6,942,714	$	(2,006,439)	$	72,609	$	757,750	$	7,043,648
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)			For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income			$	(91,608)	$	125,246
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Real estate impairment losses			160,700		256
	Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs)			150,648		131,112
	Straight-lining of rental income			(41,626)		(29,474)
	Distributions of income from partially owned entities			29,860		15,874
	Amortization of below-market leases, net			(17,507)		(12,754)
	Other non-cash adjustments			15,248		15,865
	Return of capital from real estate fund investments			14,676		72,208
	Net realized and unrealized gains on real estate fund investments			(6,611)		(17,639)
	Loss from partially owned entities			4,240		2,405
	Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets			(714)		(1,860)
	Net gains on sale of real estate and other			-		(32,243)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
		Real estate fund investments		-		(95,022)
		Tenant and other receivables, net		800		975
		Prepaid assets		64,851		62,658
		Other assets		(20,113)		(13,093)
		Accounts payable and accrued expenses		12,774		(12,691)
		Other liabilities		1,027		(17,307)
Net cash provided by operating activities				276,645		194,516
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Development costs and construction in progress			(127,283)		(88,052)
	Additions to real estate			(77,243)		(54,466)
	Investments in partially owned entities			(63,188)		(23,912)
	Distributions of capital from partially owned entities			25,524		13,409
	Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments			2,867		334,725
	Restricted cash			(1,348)		1,282
	Acquisitions of real estate and other			(938)		(49,878)
	Proceeds from sales and repayments of mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable and other			11		16,763
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities				(241,598)		149,871
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)				For the Three Months Ended March 31,
				2016		2015
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Repayments of borrowings			$	(909,617)	$	(907,431)
	Proceeds from borrowings				887,500		800,000
	Distributions to Vornado				(118,867)		(118,447)
	Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests				(21,474)		(60,287)
	Distributions to preferred unitholders				(20,364)		(19,484)
	Debt issuance and other costs				(16,704)		(5,076)
	Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options				2,523		12,018
	Repurchase of Class A units related to equity compensation agreements and related
		tax withholdings and other			(185)		(2,939)
	Cash included in the spin-off of Urban Edge Properties				-		(225,000)
	Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries				-		51,350
Net cash used in financing activities					(197,188)		(475,296)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents					(162,141)		(130,909)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					1,835,707		1,198,477
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	1,673,566	$	1,067,568
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
	Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $7,497 and $8,479			$	91,719	$	91,702
	Cash payments for income taxes			$	2,193	$	2,175
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
	Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses			$	113,755	$	87,232
	Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value				36,524		25,349
	Write-off of fully depreciated assets				(187,419)		(18,790)
	Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties:
			Assets		-		1,722,263
			Liabilities		-		(1,482,660)
			Equity		-		(239,603)
	Transfer of interest in real estate to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust				-		(145,313)
	Financing assumed in acquisitions				-		62,000
	Like-kind exchange of real estate:
			Acquisitions		-		57,722
			Dispositions		-		(38,822)
	Receipt of security deposits included in restricted cash and other liabilities				-		42,346
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

1.     Organization

Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Operating Partnership” and/or the “Company”) is a Delaware limited partnership.  Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 93.6% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2016.  All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

2.    Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.  These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.  

3.    Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board(“FASB”) issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance.  ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(UNAUDITED)

3.    Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting.  ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that began after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this update as of January 1, 2016, did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.  ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities.  Specifically, the amendments: (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, and (iv) provide a scope exception for certain entities.  ASU 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 resulted in the identification of additional VIEs, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosures (see Note 12 - Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)).

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments, including the requirement to measure certain equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued (“ASU 2016-02”) Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors.  ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase.  Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases.  Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases.  The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance.  ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-09”) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”).  ASU 2016-09 amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

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4.     Real Estate Fund Investments

We are the general partner and investment manager of Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”), which has an eight-year term and a three-year investment period that ended in July 2013. During the investment period, the Fund was our exclusive investment vehicle for all investments that fit within its investment parameters, as defined.  The Fund is accounted for under ASC 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC 946”) and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings.  We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

We are also the general partner and investment manager of Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Co-Investment (the “Co-Investment”), which owns a 24.7% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel.  The Fund owns the remaining 75.3% interest.  The Co-Investment is also accounted for under ASC 946.  We consolidate the accounts of the Co-Investment into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

At March 31, 2016, we had six real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $566,696,000, or $200,549,000 in excess of cost, and had remaining unfunded commitments of $102,212,000, of which our share was $25,553,000.  Below is a summary of income from the Fund and the Co-Investment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Net investment income		$	4,673	$	6,450
Net realized gain on exited investments			14,676		24,705
Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investment			(14,254)		(23,279)
Net unrealized gains on held investments			6,189		16,213
Income from real estate fund investments			11,284		24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(5,973)		(13,539)
Income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.(1)		$	5,311	$	10,550
(1)	Excludes management, leasing and development fees of $760 and $704 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

5.    Marketable Securities

Below is a summary of our marketable securities portfolio as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016						As of December 31, 2015
				GAAP		Unrealized				GAAP		Unrealized
		Fair Value		Cost		Gain		Fair Value		Cost		Gain
Equity securities:
	Lexington Realty Trust	$	158,833	$	72,549	$	86,284	$	147,752	$	72,549	$	75,203
	Other		3,258		-		3,258		3,245		-		3,245
		$	162,091	$	72,549	$	89,542	$	150,997	$	72,549	$	78,448

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities

Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX)

As of March 31, 2016, we own 1,654,068 Alexander’s common shares, representing a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s.  We account for our investment in Alexander’s under the equity method.  We manage, lease and develop Alexander’s properties pursuant to agreements which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable.

As of March 31, 2016, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in Alexander’s, based on Alexander’s March 31, 2016 closing share price of $380.55, was $629,456,000, or $501,192,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.  As of March 31, 2016, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander’s, excluding amounts owed to us, exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander’s by approximately $40,162,000.  The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander’s common stock acquired over the book value of Alexander’s net assets.  Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings).  We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.  This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexander’s net income.  The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

Urban Edge Properties (“UE”) (NYSE: UE)

As of March 31, 2016, we own 5,717,184 UE operating partnership units, representing a 5.4% ownership interest in UE.  We account for our investment in UE under the equity method and record our share of UE’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis.  During 2015, we provided transition services to UE, primarily for information technology, human resources, tax and financial planning.  In 2016, we continue to provide UE information technology support.  UE is providing us with leasing and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell, and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander’s, Rego Park retail assets.  As of March 31, 2016, the fair value of our investment in UE, based on UE’s March 31, 2016 closing share price of $25.84, was $147,732,000, or $121,505,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.   

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (“PREIT”) (NYSE: PEI)

As of March 31, 2016, we own 6,250,000 PREIT operating partnership units, representing an 8.1% interest in PREIT.  We account for our investment in PREIT under the equity method and record our share of PREIT’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis.  As of March 31, 2016, the fair value of our investment in PREIT, based on PREIT’s March 31, 2016 closing share price of $21.85, was $136,563,000, or $8,495,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.  As of March 31, 2016, the carrying amount of our investment in PREIT exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of PREIT by approximately $64,827,000.  The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of the fair value of the PREIT operating units received over our share of the book value of PREIT’s net assets.  Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of PREIT’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings).  We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.  This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in PREIT’s net loss.  The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

One Park Avenue

On March 7, 2016, we completed a $300,000,000 refinancing of our 55% owned joint venture, One Park Avenue, a 947,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The loan matures in March 2021 and is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.19% at March 31, 2016).  The property was previously encumbered by a 4.995%, $250,000,000 mortgage maturing in March 2016.

Mezzanine Loan – New York

On March 17, 2016, we entered into a joint venture, in which we own a 33.3% interest, which owns a $138,240,000 mezzanine loan.  The interest rate is LIBOR plus 8.875% (9.32% at March 31, 2016) and the debt matures in November 2016, with two three-month extension options.  At March 31, 2016, the joint venture has an $11,760,000 remaining commitment, of which our share is $3,920,000.  The joint venture’s investment is subordinate to $350,000,000 of third party debt.  We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method.

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities – continued

Below are schedules summarizing our investments in, and income (loss) from, partially owned entities.

(Amounts in thousands)		Percentage
		Ownership at		Balance as of
		March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Investments:
	Partially owned office buildings (1)		Various	$	869,233	$	909,782
	Alexander’s		32.4%		128,264		133,568
	PREIT		8.1%		128,068		133,375
	India real estate ventures		4.1%-36.5%		48,037		48,310
	UE		5.4%		26,227		25,351
	Other investments (2)		Various		353,421		300,036
				$	1,553,250	$	1,550,422
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. (which has a carrying amount of zero) and others.

(Amounts in thousands)			Percentage
			Ownership at		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			March 31, 2016		2016		2015
Our Share of Net Income (Loss):
	Alexander's (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net income		32.4%	$	6,937	$	5,594
		Management, leasing and development fees				1,725		2,097
						8,662		7,691
	UE (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net earnings		5.4%		876		-
		Management fees				209		584
						1,085		584
	Partially owned office buildings (1)			Various		(14,249)		(9,296)
	PREIT (see page 13 for details)			8.1%		(4,288)		-
	India real estate ventures			4.1%-36.5%		(686)		(109)
	Other investments (2)			Various		5,236		(1,613)
					$	(4,240)	$	(2,743)
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. and others.

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7.    Dispositions

The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and their combined results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Assets related to discontinued operations:
Real estate, net	$	29,517	$	29,561
Other assets		6,997		7,459
	$	36,514	$	37,020
Liabilities related to discontinued operations:
Other liabilities	$	12,902	$	12,470
	$	12,902	$	12,470
(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Income from discontinued operations:
Total revenues	$	1,182	$	20,296
Total expenses		466		13,373
		716		6,923
Transaction related costs (primarily UE spin off)		-		(22,645)
Net gain on sale of lease position in Geary Street, CA		-		21,376
Net gains on sale of real estate		-		10,867
Impairment losses		-		(256)
Pretax income from discontinued operations		716		16,265
Income tax expense		-		(86)
Income from discontinued operations	$	716	$	16,179
Cash flows related to discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	$	1,654	$	(36,672)
Cash flows from investing activities		-		310,069

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8.    Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily above-market leases) and liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Identified intangible assets:
Gross amount	$	406,482	$	415,261
Accumulated amortization		(188,094)		(187,360)
Net	$	218,388	$	227,901
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):
Gross amount	$	607,241	$	643,488
Accumulated amortization		(307,858)		(325,340)
Net	$	299,383	$	318,148

Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental income of $17,507,000 and $12,450,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	44,463
2018		42,991
2019		30,973
2020		23,320
2021		18,263

Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $7,793,000 and $6,185,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	24,427
2018		20,063
2019		15,779
2020		12,345
2021		10,957

We are a tenant under ground leases for certain properties.  Amortization of these acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rent expense of $458,000 and $458,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases, net of above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	1,832
2018		1,832
2019		1,832
2020		1,832
2021		1,832

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9.    Debt

On February 8, 2016, we completed a $700,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway, a 1,158,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The five-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75%, (2.19% at March 31, 2016) which was swapped for four and a half years to a fixed rate of 2.56%.  The Company realized net proceeds of approximately $330,000,000.  The property was previously encumbered by a 5.65%, $353,000,000 mortgage which was to mature in March 2016.

On March 15, 2016, we notified the servicer of the $678,000,000 mortgage loan on the Skyline properties in Virginia that cash flow will be insufficient to service the debt and pay other property related costs and expenses and that we were not willing to fund additional cash shortfalls.  Accordingly, at our request, the loan has been transferred to the special servicer. Consequently, based on our shortened estimated holding period for the underlying assets, we concluded that the excess of carrying amount over our estimate of fair value was not recoverable and recognized a $160,700,000 non-cash impairment loss in the first quarter of 2016.

The following is a summary of our debt:

(Amounts in thousands)			Interest Rate at		Balance at
			March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Mortgages Payable:
	Fixed rate			4.04%	$	6,695,401	$	6,356,634
	Variable rate			2.25%		3,259,067		3,258,204
		Total		3.46%		9,954,468		9,614,838
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(110,226)		(101,125)
		Total, net			$	9,844,242	$	9,513,713
Unsecured Debt:
	Senior unsecured notes			3.68%	$	850,000	$	850,000
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(5,486)		(5,841)
		Senior unsecured notes, net				844,514		844,159
	Unsecured term loan			1.58%		375,000		187,500
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(3,924)		(4,362)
		Unsecured term loan, net				371,076		183,138
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities			-		-		550,000
		Total, net			$	1,215,590	$	1,577,297

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10.    Redeemable Partnership Units

Redeemable partnership units on our consolidated balance sheets are comprised primarily of Class A units held by third parties and are recorded at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period.  Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “partners’ capital” on our consolidated balance sheets.  Below is a table summarizing the activity of our redeemable partnership units.

(Amounts in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,337,780
Net income		5,287
Other comprehensive loss		(1,288)
Distributions		(7,280)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(23,493)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(25,349)
Other, net		19,133
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,304,790
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,229,221
Net loss		(7,487)
Other comprehensive income		427
Distributions		(7,835)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(14,482)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(36,524)
Other, net		14,364
Balance at March 31, 2016	$	1,177,684

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the aggregate redemption value of redeemable Class A units, which are those units held by third parties, was $1,172,256,000 and $1,223,793,000, respectively. 

Redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares.  Accordingly, the fair value of these units is included as a component of “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated $50,561,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.    Changes in the value from period to period, if any, are charged to “interest and debt expense” on our consolidated statements of income. 

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11.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component.

(Amounts in thousands)				Securities		Pro rata share of		Interest
				available-		nonconsolidated		rate
		Total		for-sale		subsidiaries' OCI		swaps		Other
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Balance as of December 31, 2015		$	46,921	$	78,448	$	(9,319)	$	(19,368)	$	(2,840)
	OCI before reclassifications		6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
Balance as of March 31, 2016		$	53,399	$	89,542	$	(9,313)	$	(23,563)	$	(3,267)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	93,267	$	133,774	$	(8,992)	$	(25,803)	$	(5,712)
	OCI before reclassifications		(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
Balance as of March 31, 2015		$	72,609	$	112,442	$	(8,835)	$	(26,579)	$	(4,419)

12.    Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we have several unconsolidated VIEs.  We do not consolidate these entities because we are not the primary beneficiary and the nature of our involvement in the activities of these entities does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect these entities’ economic performance.  We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).  As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net carrying amounts of our investment in these entities were $361,921,000 and $379,939,000, respectively, and our maximum exposure to loss in these entities, is limited to our investments.

We adopted ASU 2015-02 on January 1, 2016 which resulted in the identification of several VIEs at March 31, 2016.  Prior to the adoption of ASU 2015-02, these entities were consolidated under the voting interest model.  Our most significant consolidated VIEs are our real estate fund investments and certain properties that have non-controlling interests.  These entities are VIEs because the non-controlling interests do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights.  We consolidate these entities because we control all significant business activities.  As of March 31, 2016, the total assets and liabilities of these consolidated VIEs are $3,966,853,000 and $2,458,554,000 respectively.

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13.    Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value.  The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price).ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value.  Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.  Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.   

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of (i) marketable securities, (ii) real estate fund investments, (iii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheet), (iv) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units), and (v) interest rate swaps.  The tables below aggregate the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities by their levels in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	162,091	$	162,091	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		566,696		-		-		566,696
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			116,824		59,640		-		57,184
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)			5,039		-		5,039		-
	Total assets	$	850,650	$	221,731	$	5,039	$	623,880
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			28,914		-		28,914		-
	Total liabilities	$	79,475	$	50,561	$	28,914	$	-
(Amounts in thousands)		As of December 31, 2015
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	150,997	$	150,997	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		574,761		-		-		574,761
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			117,475		58,289		-		59,186
	Total assets	$	843,233	$	209,286	$	-	$	633,947
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			19,600		-		19,600		-
	Total liabilities	$	70,161	$	50,561	$	19,600	$	-

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13.  Fair Value Measurements – continued

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

Real Estate Fund Investments

At March 31, 2016, we had six real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $566,696,000, or $200,549,000 in excess of cost.  These investments are classified as Level 3.  We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period.  The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 1.3 to 4.8 years.  Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit.  Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space plus a projected growth factor.  Similarly, estimated operating expenses and real estate taxes are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods.  Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs. 

The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting the future cash flows (including the projected sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate and then reduced by the property’s outstanding debt, if any, to determine the fair value of the equity in each investment. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates.  These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, and current and anticipated market conditions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments.  Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of these real estate fund investments at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

				Weighted Average
		Range		(based on fair value of investments)
Unobservable Quantitative Input		March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Discount rates	12.0% to 14.9%	12.0% to 14.9%	13.5%	13.6%
	Terminal capitalization rates	4.8% to 6.1%	4.8% to 6.1%	5.4%	5.5%

The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit.  Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases or decreases in the fair values of these investments.  The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows.  Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate, may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate.  It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values. 

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of real estate fund investments that are classified as Level 3, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	574,761	$	513,973
Purchases		-		95,000
Dispositions / distributions		(14,676)		(72,186)
Net unrealized gains		6,189		16,213
Net realized gains		422		1,426
Ending balance	$	566,696	$	554,426

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Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets

Deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3 consist of investments in limited partnerships and investment funds, which are managed by third parties.  We receive quarterly financial reports from a third-party administrator, which are compiled from the quarterly reports provided to them from each limited partnership and investment fund.  The quarterly reports provide net asset values on a fair value basis which are audited by independent public accounting firms on an annual basis.  The third-party administrator does not adjust these values in determining our share of the net assets and we do not adjust these values when reported in our consolidated financial statements.

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. 

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	59,186	$	63,315
Purchases		1,166		624
Sales		(1,372)		(438)
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain		(1,907)		1,335
Other, net		111		-
Ending balance	$	57,184	$	64,836

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets consist primarily of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment at March 31, 2016.  There are no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2015.  The fair values of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including (i) discounted cash flow analysis, which considers, among other things, leasing assumptions, growth rates, discount rates and terminal capitalization rates, (ii) income capitalization approach, which considers prevailing market capitalization rates, and (iii) comparable sales activity.

(Amounts in thousands)	As of March 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Real estate assets (Skyline properties)	$	192,003	$	-	$	-	$	192,003

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Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), and our secured and unsecured debt.  Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist.  For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument.  The fair value of cash equivalents and borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan are classified as Level 1.  The fair value of our secured and unsecured debt is classified as Level 2.  The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016					As of December 31, 2015
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount		Value
Cash equivalents		$	1,445,442		$	1,445,000	$	1,295,980	$	1,296,000
Debt:
	Mortgages payable	$	9,954,468		$	9,705,000	$	9,614,838	$	9,306,000
	Senior unsecured notes		850,000			887,000		850,000		868,000
	Unsecured term loan		375,000			375,000		187,500		187,500
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities		-			-		550,000		550,000
	Total	$	11,179,468	(1)	$	10,967,000	$	11,202,338	$	10,911,500
(1)	Excludes $119,636 of deferred financing costs, net and other.

14.    Incentive Compensation

Vornado’s 2010 Omnibus Share Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified Vornado stock options, restricted stock, restricted partnership units and Out-Performance Plan awards to certain of Vornado’s employees and officers.  We account for all equity-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  Equity-based compensation expense was $14,571,000 and $20,142,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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15.    Fee and Other Income

The following table sets forth the details of fee and other income:

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
BMS cleaning fees	$	18,146	$	22,633
Management and leasing fees		4,799		4,192
Lease termination fees		2,405		3,747
Other income		8,620		9,035
	$	33,970	$	39,607

Management and leasing fees include management fees from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $134,000 and $139,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in “loss from partially owned entities” (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).

16.     Interest and Other Investment Income, Net

The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net:

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Dividends on marketable securities		$	3,215	$	3,203
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan (1)			(1,938)		2,859
Interest on loans receivable			748		2,824
Other, net			1,493		1,906
		$	3,518	$	10,792
(1)	This (loss) income is entirely offset by the income (expense) resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liability, which is included in "general and administrative" expense.

17.     Interest and Debt Expense

The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense:

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Interest expense	$	100,295	$	95,328
Amortization of deferred financing costs		9,265		7,456
Capitalized interest and debt expense		(9,071)		(11,110)
	$	100,489	$	91,674

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18.    (Loss) Income Per Class A Unit

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net (loss) income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic (loss) income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units, and (ii) diluted (loss) income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive unit equivalents. Dilutive unit equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred units, Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards.

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)			For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
Numerator:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of income attributable
		to noncontrolling interests	$	(102,002)	$	93,185
	Income from discontinued operations			716		16,179
	Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			(101,286)		109,364
	Preferred unit distributions			(20,412)		(19,496)
	Net (loss) income attributable to Class A unitholders			(121,698)		89,868
	Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities			(772)		(749)
	Numerator for basic and diluted (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(122,470)	$	89,119
Denominator:
	Denominator for basic (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average units			200,072		198,675
	Effect of dilutive securities(1):
		Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards		-		2,074
	Denominator for diluted (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average
		units and assumed conversions		200,072		200,749
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.37
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.45
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.36
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.44
(1)	The effect of dilutive securities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 excludes an aggregate of 1,867 and 76 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.

19.    Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance 

We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, and all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $180,000,000 per occurrence and in the annual aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which expires in December 2020.

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Insurance - continued

Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $2,400,000 per occurrence and 16% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 84% of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.

We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism.  However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future.

Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance our properties and expand our portfolio.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.

Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.  However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space.  These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans.  As of March 31, 2016, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $481,000,000.

At March 31, 2016, $32,540,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities.  Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

As of March 31, 2016, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $80,000,000.

As of March 31, 2016, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $810,700,000. 

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20.    Segment Information

Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA⁽¹⁾ by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.  

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	613,037	$	410,825		$	128,012		$	74,200
Total expenses				613,317		269,595			256,565			87,157
Operating (loss) income				(280)		141,230			(128,553)			(12,957)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(4,240)		(3,563)			(2,043)			1,366
Income from real estate fund investments				11,284		-			-			11,284
Interest and other investment income, net				3,518		1,115			58			2,345
Interest and debt expense				(100,489)		(54,586)			(15,935)			(29,968)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			714		-			-			714
(Loss) income before income taxes				(89,493)		84,196			(146,473)			(27,216)
Income tax expense				(2,831)		(959)			(264)			(1,608)
(Loss) income from continuing operations				(92,324)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,824)
Income from discontinued operations				716		-			-			716
Net (loss) income				(91,608)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,108)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
	consolidated subsidiaries			(9,678)		(3,429)			-			(6,249)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.				(101,286)		79,808			(146,737)			(34,357)
Interest and debt expense(2)				126,120		71,198			19,406			35,516
Depreciation and amortization(2)				174,811		108,403			42,681			23,727
Income tax expense (2)				3,261		1,090			265			1,906
EBITDA(1)			$	202,906	$	260,499	(3)	$	(84,385)	(4)	$	26,792	(5)

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues		$	606,802	$	399,513		$	133,968		$	73,321
Total expenses			439,088		252,760			92,997			93,331
Operating income (loss)			167,714		146,753			40,971			(20,010)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities			(2,743)		(5,663)			131			2,789
Income from real estate fund investments			24,089		-			-			24,089
Interest and other investment income, net			10,792		1,862			13			8,917
Interest and debt expense			(91,674)		(45,351)			(18,160)			(28,163)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets		1,860		-			-			1,860
Income (loss) before income taxes			110,038		97,601			22,955			(10,518)
Income tax (expense) benefit			(971)		(943)			674			(702)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			109,067		96,658			23,629			(11,220)
Income from discontinued operations			16,179		-			-			16,179
Net income			125,246		96,658			23,629			4,959
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
	condolidated subsidiaries		(15,882)		(1,506)			-			(14,376)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			109,364		95,152			23,629			(9,417)
Interest and debt expense(2)			114,675		58,667			21,512			34,496
Depreciation and amortization(2)			156,450		94,124			40,752			21,574
Income tax (benefit) expense(2)			(739)		1,002			(2,636)			895
EBITDA(1)		$	379,750	$	248,945	(3)	$	83,257	(4)	$	47,548	(5)
See notes on the following pages.

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Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)	EBITDA represents "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization."  We consider EBITDA a non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
(2)	Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax expense (benefit) in the reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.
(3)	The elements of "New York" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office(a)		$	152,729	$	154,309
	Retail			93,323		81,305
	Residential			6,350		5,050
	Alexander's			11,569		10,407
	Hotel Pennsylvania			(3,472)		(2,126)
		Total New York	$	260,499	$	248,945
	(a)	2015 includes $3,540 of EBITDA from 20 Broad Street which was sold in December 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $150,769.
(4)	The elements of "Washington, DC" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties (a)		$	61,988	$	67,385
	Skyline properties			5,092		6,055
	Skyline properties impairment loss			(160,700)		-
		Total Office		(93,620)		73,440
	Residential			9,235		9,817
		Total Washington, DC	$	(84,385)	$	83,257
	(a)	2015 includes $1,923 of EBITDA from 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue which was sold in September 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $65,462.

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Notes to preceding tabular information - continued:
(5)	The elements of "Other" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Our share of real estate fund investments:
		Income before net realized/unrealized gains	$	2,231	$	1,614
		Net realized/unrealized gains on investments		1,561		5,548
		Carried interest		1,519		3,388
	Total			5,311		10,550
	theMART (including trade shows)			23,028		21,041
	555 California Street			11,615		12,401
	India real estate ventures			1,319		1,841
	Other investments			12,322		6,759
				53,595		52,592
	Corporate general and administrative expenses(a) (b)			(30,606)		(35,942)
	Investment income and other, net(a)			6,975		8,762
	Acquisition and transaction related costs			(4,607)		(1,981)
	UE and residual retail properties discontinued operations(c)			721		22,257
	Net gain on sale of residential condominiums			714		1,860
			$	26,792	$	47,548
	(a)	The amounts in these captions (for this table only) exclude the results of the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan of $1,938 loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $2,859 income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	(b)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a cumulative catch up of $4,542 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans.
	(c)	The three months ended March 30, 2015 includes $22,645 of transaction costs related to the spin-off of our strip shopping centers and malls.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Partners and the Board of Trustees of Vornado Realty Trust

Vornado Realty L.P.

New York, New York

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. and consolidated subsidiaries (the “Partnership”) as of March 31, 2016, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 22, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Partnership’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey

May 6, 2016

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

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report constitute forward‑looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.  We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; and estimates of future capital expenditures, and operating partnership distributions.  Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2015.  For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2016.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.  Certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation.

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Overview

Business Objective and Operating Strategy

Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to Vornado’s shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended March 31, 2016:

		Total Return(1)
		Vornado	Office REIT	MSCI(2)
	Three-month	(4.8%)	0.4%	6.3%
	One-year	(13.4%)	(5.6%)	4.1%
	Three-year	35.8%	24.1%	34.7%
	Five-year	40.7%	40.9%	75.0%
	Ten-year	58.1%	43.6%	87.6%
(1)	Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
(2)	Formerly known as the Morgan Stanley REIT Index.

We intend to achieve our business objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and executing our operating strategies through:

·      Maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit

·      Investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City and Washington, DC, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation

·      Acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents

·      Investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area

·      Developing and redeveloping existing properties to increase returns and maximize value

·      Investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component

We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds, proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets.  We may also offer partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these units or any other securities of ours in the future.

We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends.  See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2015, for additional information regarding these factors.

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Quarter Ended March 31, 2016 Financial Results Summary

Net loss attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 was $121,698,000, or $0.61 per diluted Class A unit, compared to $89,868,000, or $0.44 per diluted Class A unit, for the prior year’s quarter.  Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 includes $165,053,000 of real estate impairment losses, of which $160,700,000 relates to the Skyline properties.  Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 includes $10,867,000 of net gains on sale of real estate.  In addition, the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 include certain other items that affect comparability, which are listed in the table below.  The aggregate of net gains on sale of real estate, real estate impairment losses and the items in the table below, increased net loss attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 by $167,730,000, or $0.83 per diluted Class A unit, and increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 by $24,530,000, or $0.12 per diluted Class A unit.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Items that affect comparability income (expense):
	Acquisition and transaction related costs	$	(4,607)	$	(1,981)
	Income from discontinued operations and sold properties		716		9,865
	Net gain on sale of residential condominiums		714		1,860
	Toys net income		500		1,454
	Other		-		2,465
		$	(2,677)	$	13,663

The percentage increase (decrease) in same store Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and cash basis same store EBITDA of our operating segments for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 over the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and the trailing quarter ended December 31, 2015 are summarized below.

			New York			Washington, DC
Same Store EBITDA:
	March 31, 2016 vs. March 31, 2015
		Same store EBITDA	5.5	%	(1)	(2.9	%)
		Cash basis same store EBITDA	1.1	%	(1)	(3.1	%)
	March 31, 2016 vs. December 31, 2015
		Same store EBITDA	(2.9	%)	(2)	(0.1	%)
		Cash basis same store EBITDA	(1.3	%)	(2)	1.2	%
(1)	Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 6.0% and by 1.7% on a cash basis.
(2)	Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 1.6% and by 4.4% on a cash basis.

Calculations of same store EBITDA, reconciliations of our net income to EBITDA and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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2016 Investments

On March 17, 2016, we entered into a joint venture, in which we own a 33.3% interest, which owns a $138,240,000 mezzanine loan.  The interest rate is LIBOR plus 8.875% (9.32% at March 31, 2016) and the debt matures in November 2016, with two three-month extension options.  At March 31, 2016, the joint venture has an $11,760,000 remaining commitment, of which our share is $3,920,000.  The joint venture’s investment is subordinate to $350,000,000 of third party debt.  We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method.

2016 Financings

On February 8, 2016, we completed a $700,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway, a 1,158,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The five-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75%, (2.19% at March 31, 2016) which was swapped for four and a half years to a fixed rate of 2.56%.  We realized net proceeds of approximately $330,000,000.  The property was previously encumbered by a 5.65%, $353,000,000 mortgage which was to mature in March 2016.

On March 7, 2016, we completed a $300,000,000 refinancing of our 55% owned joint venture, One Park Avenue, a 947,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The loan matures in March 2021 and is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.19% at March 31, 2016).  The property was previously encumbered by a 4.995%, $250,000,000 mortgage maturing in March 2016.

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance.  ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting.  ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that began after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this update as of January 1, 2016, did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.  ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities.  Specifically, the amendments: (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, and (iv) provide a scope exception for certain entities.  ASU 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 resulted in the identification of additional VIEs, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments, including the requirement to measure certain equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our consolidated financial statements.

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Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued

In February 2016, the FASB issued (“ASU 2016-02”) Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors.  ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase.  Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases.  Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases.  The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance.  ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-09”) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”).  ASU 2016-09 amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2015 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our policies during 2016.

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Leasing Activity:

The leasing activity and related statistics in the table below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.

(Square feet in thousands)					New York				Washington, DC
					Office		Retail		Office
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Total square feet leased					737		38		569
	Our share of square feet leased:					552		29		563
		Initial rent (1)			$	84.32	$	272.01	$	38.36
		Weighted average lease term (years)				12.1		11.9		3.3
		Second generation relet space:
			Square feet			525		21		451
			Cash basis:
				Initial rent (1)	$	84.15	$	229.26	$	38.62
				Prior escalated rent	$	65.63	$	218.35	$	39.59
				Percentage increase (decrease)		28.2%		5.0%		(2.5%)
			GAAP basis:
				Straight-line rent (2)	$	85.49	$	239.55	$	36.25
				Prior straight-line rent	$	64.46	$	206.78	$	37.74
				Percentage increase (decrease)		32.6%		15.8%		(3.9%)
		Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
				Per square foot	$	82.59	$	122.08	$	9.93
				Per square foot per annum	$	6.83	$	10.26	$	3.01
				Percentage of initial rent		8.1%		3.8%		7.8%
(1)	Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which is generally indicative of market rents.  Most leases include free rent and periodic step-ups in rent which are not included in the initial cash basis rent per square foot but are included in the GAAP basis straight-line rent per square foot.
(2)	Represents the GAAP basis weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases, and includes the effect of free rent and periodic step-ups in rent.

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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of March 31, 2016:
(Square feet in thousands)			Square Feet (in service)
		Number of	Total	Our
		Properties	Portfolio	Share	Occupancy %
New York:
	Office	35	20,187	17,141	96.4%
	Retail	64	2,675	2,463	94.2%
	Residential - 1,711 units	11	1,561	827	94.5%
	Alexander's, including 312 residential units	7	2,419	784	93.6%
	Hotel Pennsylvania	1	1,400	1,400
			28,242	22,615	96.2%
Washington, DC:
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties	49	12,978	10,620	90.6%
	Skyline properties	8	2,648	2,648	47.4%
	Total Office	57	15,626	13,268	81.9%
	Residential - 2,414 units	7	2,597	2,455	96.8%
	Other	7	598	598	100.0%
			18,821	16,321	84.8%
Other:
	theMART	1	3,662	3,653	97.8%
	555 California Street	3	1,736	1,215	93.3%
	Other	2	763	763	100.0%
			6,161	5,631
Total square feet at March 31, 2016			53,224	44,567

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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2015:
(Square feet in thousands)			Square Feet (in service)
		Number of	Total	Our
		properties	Portfolio	Share	Occupancy %
New York:
	Office	35	21,288	17,627	96.3%
	Retail	63	2,641	2,418	96.2%
	Residential - 1,711 units	11	1,561	827	94.1%
	Alexander's, including 296 residential units	7	2,419	784	99.7%
	Hotel Pennsylvania	1	1,400	1,400
			29,309	23,056	96.4%
Washington, DC:
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties	49	13,136	10,781	90.0%
	Skyline Properties	8	2,648	2,648	50.1%
	Total Office	57	15,784	13,429	82.1%
	Residential - 2,414 units	7	2,597	2,455	96.1%
	Other	7	597	597	100.0%
			18,978	16,481	84.8%
Other:
	theMART	1	3,658	3,649	98.5%
	555 California Street	3	1,736	1,215	93.3%
	Other	2	763	763	100.0%
			6,157	5,627
Total square feet at December 31, 2015			54,444	45,164

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Washington, DC Segment

Comparable EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016, was $5,019,000 behind the prior year's three months and consistent with our expected results for the first quarter.  We expect that Washington’s 2016 comparable EBITDA will be approximately $7,000,000 to $11,000,000 lower than 2015, comprised of:

(i)core business being flat to $4,000,000 higher, offset by, 

(ii)occupancy of Skyline properties declining further, decreasing EBITDA by approximately $6,500,000, and

(iii)1726 M Street and 1150 17th Street being taken out of service (to prepare for the development in the future of a new Class A office building) decreasing EBITDA by approximately $4,500,000.

Of the 2,395,000 square feet subject to the effects of the Base Realignment and Closure (“BRAC”) statute, 348,000 square feet has been taken out of service for redevelopment and 1,452,000 square feet has been leased or is pending.  The table below summarizes the status of the BRAC space as of March 31, 2016.

		Rent Per		Square Feet
		Square Foot		Total	Crystal City	Skyline	Rosslyn
Resolved:
	Relet as of March 31, 2016	$	37.36	1,442,000	969,000	389,000	84,000
	Leases pending		39.39	10,000	-	10,000	-
	Taken out of service for redevelopment			348,000	348,000	-	-
				1,800,000	1,317,000	399,000	84,000
To Be Resolved:
	Vacated as of March 31, 2016		34.78	595,000	119,000	412,000	64,000
Total square feet subject to BRAC				2,395,000	1,436,000	811,000	148,000

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Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA⁽¹⁾ by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	613,037	$	410,825		$	128,012		$	74,200
Total expenses				613,317		269,595			256,565			87,157
Operating (loss) income				(280)		141,230			(128,553)			(12,957)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(4,240)		(3,563)			(2,043)			1,366
Income from real estate fund investments				11,284		-			-			11,284
Interest and other investment income, net				3,518		1,115			58			2,345
Interest and debt expense				(100,489)		(54,586)			(15,935)			(29,968)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			714		-			-			714
(Loss) income before income taxes				(89,493)		84,196			(146,473)			(27,216)
Income tax expense				(2,831)		(959)			(264)			(1,608)
(Loss) income from continuing operations				(92,324)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,824)
Income from discontinued operations				716		-			-			716
Net (loss) income				(91,608)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,108)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
	consolidated subsidiaries			(9,678)		(3,429)			-			(6,249)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.				(101,286)		79,808			(146,737)			(34,357)
Interest and debt expense(2)				126,120		71,198			19,406			35,516
Depreciation and amortization(2)				174,811		108,403			42,681			23,727
Income tax expense (2)				3,261		1,090			265			1,906
EBITDA(1)			$	202,906	$	260,499	(3)	$	(84,385)	(4)	$	26,792	(5)

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues		$	606,802	$	399,513		$	133,968		$	73,321
Total expenses			439,088		252,760			92,997			93,331
Operating income (loss)			167,714		146,753			40,971			(20,010)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities			(2,743)		(5,663)			131			2,789
Income from real estate fund investments			24,089		-			-			24,089
Interest and other investment income, net			10,792		1,862			13			8,917
Interest and debt expense			(91,674)		(45,351)			(18,160)			(28,163)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets		1,860		-			-			1,860
Income (loss) before income taxes			110,038		97,601			22,955			(10,518)
Income tax (expense) benefit			(971)		(943)			674			(702)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			109,067		96,658			23,629			(11,220)
Income from discontinued operations			16,179		-			-			16,179
Net income			125,246		96,658			23,629			4,959
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
	condolidated subsidiaries		(15,882)		(1,506)			-			(14,376)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			109,364		95,152			23,629			(9,417)
Interest and debt expense(2)			114,675		58,667			21,512			34,496
Depreciation and amortization(2)			156,450		94,124			40,752			21,574
Income tax (benefit) expense(2)			(739)		1,002			(2,636)			895
EBITDA(1)		$	379,750	$	248,945	(3)	$	83,257	(4)	$	47,548	(5)
See notes on the following pages.

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Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)	EBITDA represents "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization."  We consider EBITDA a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
(2)	Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax expense (benefit) in the reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.
(3)	The elements of "New York" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office(a)		$	152,729	$	154,309
	Retail			93,323		81,305
	Residential			6,350		5,050
	Alexander's			11,569		10,407
	Hotel Pennsylvania			(3,472)		(2,126)
		Total New York	$	260,499	$	248,945
	(a)	2015 includes $3,540 of EBITDA from 20 Broad Street which was sold in December 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $150,769.
(4)	The elements of "Washington, DC" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties (a)		$	61,988	$	67,385
	Skyline properties			5,092		6,055
	Skyline properties impairment loss			(160,700)		-
		Total Office		(93,620)		73,440
	Residential			9,235		9,817
		Total Washington, DC	$	(84,385)	$	83,257
	(a)	2015 includes $1,923 of EBITDA from 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue which was sold in September 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $65,462.

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Notes to preceding tabular information - continued:
(5)	The elements of "Other" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Our share of real estate fund investments:
		Income before net realized/unrealized gains	$	2,231	$	1,614
		Net realized/unrealized gains on investments		1,561		5,548
		Carried interest		1,519		3,388
	Total			5,311		10,550
	theMART (including trade shows)			23,028		21,041
	555 California Street			11,615		12,401
	India real estate ventures			1,319		1,841
	Other investments			12,322		6,759
				53,595		52,592
	Corporate general and administrative expenses(a) (b)			(30,606)		(35,942)
	Investment income and other, net(a)			6,975		8,762
	Acquisition and transaction related costs			(4,607)		(1,981)
	UE and residual retail properties discontinued operations(c)			721		22,257
	Net gain on sale of residential condominiums			714		1,860
			$	26,792	$	47,548
	(a)	The amounts in these captions (for this table only) exclude the results of the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan of $1,938 loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $2,859 income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	(b)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a cumulative catch up of $4,542 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans.
	(c)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes $22,645 of transaction costs related to the spin-off of our strip shopping centers and malls.

EBITDA by Region

Below is a summary of the percentages of EBITDA by geographic region, excluding discontinued operations and other items that affect comparability.

		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016	2015
Region:
	New York City metropolitan area	70%	68%
	Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area	21%	23%
	Chicago, IL	6%	6%
	San Francisco, CA	3%	3%
		100%	100%

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Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Compared to March 31, 2015

Revenues

Our revenues, which consist primarily of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income, were $613,037,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $606,802,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $6,235,000.  Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:

(Amounts in thousands)		Total		New York			Washington, DC		Other
Increase (decrease) due to:
Property rentals:
	Acquisitions, dispositions and other	$	753	$	3,335		$	(2,582)	$	-
	Development and redevelopment		481		(90)			(56)		627
	Hotel Pennsylvania		(2,482)		(2,482)			-		-
	Trade shows		(653)		-			-		(653)
	Same store operations		21,119		21,166			(1,641)		1,594
			19,218		21,929			(4,279)		1,568
Tenant expense reimbursements:
	Acquisitions, dispositions and other		(195)		(96)			(99)		-
	Development and redevelopment		587		5			5		577
	Same store operations		(7,738)		(4,413)	(1)		(1,734)		(1,591)
			(7,346)		(4,504)			(1,828)		(1,014)
Fee and other income:
	BMS cleaning fees		(4,487)		(4,644)	(2)		-		157
	Management and leasing fees		607		111			117		379
	Lease termination fees		(1,297)		(1,333)			36		-
	Other income		(460)		(247)			(2)		(211)
			(5,637)		(6,113)			151		325
Total increase (decrease) in revenues		$	6,235	$	11,312		$	(5,956)	$	879
(1)	Primarily from lease expirations in 2015.
(2)	Primarily from the termination of a third party cleaning arrangement in 2015.

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Expenses

Our expenses, which consist primarily of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $613,317,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $439,088,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $174,229,000.  Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:

(Amounts in thousands)			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Increase (decrease) due to:
Operating:
	Acquisitions, dispositions and other		$	3,922	$	5,179		$	(1,257)		$	-
	Development and redevelopment			284		(32)			88			228
	Non-reimbursable expenses, including bad debt
		reserves		736		44			907			(215)
	Hotel Pennsylvania			(1,162)		(1,162)			-			-
	Trade shows			(230)		-			-			(230)
	BMS expenses			(3,694)		(3,886)	(1)		-			192
	Same store operations			2,000		4,503			(1,222)			(1,281)
				1,856		4,646			(1,484)			(1,306)
Depreciation and amortization:
	Acquisitions, dispositions and other			4,261		4,838			(577)			-
	Development and redevelopment			2,025		(242)			2,291			(24)
	Same store operations			12,549		9,670			378			2,501
				18,835		14,266			2,092			2,477
General and administrative:
	Mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan
		liability		(4,797)		-			-			(4,797)	(2)
	Same store operations			(4,991)		(2,077)	(3)		2,260	(4)		(5,174)	(5)
				(9,788)		(2,077)			2,260			(9,971)
Impairment loss and acquisition and transaction
		related costs		163,326		-			160,700	(6)		2,626
Total increase (decrease) in expenses			$	174,229	$	16,835		$	163,568		$	(6,174)
(1)	Primarily from the termination of a third party cleaning arrangement in 2015.
(2)	This decrease in expense is entirely offset by a corresponding decrease in income from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets, a component of “interest and other investment income, net” on our consolidated statements of income.
(3)	Results primarily from (i) the three months ended March 31, 2015 including a cumulative catch up of $986 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans and (ii) higher capitalized leasing payroll in 2016.
(4)	Results primarily from higher capitalized payroll in 2015.
(5)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a cumulative catch up of $4,542 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans.
(6)	On March 15, 2016, we notified the servicer of the $678,000,000 mortgage loan on the Skyline properties in Virginia that cash flow will be insufficient to service the debt and pay other property related costs and expenses and that we were not willing to fund additional cash shortfalls.  Accordingly, at our request, the loan has been transferred to the special servicer. Consequently, based on our shortened estimated holding period for the underlying assets, we concluded that the excess of carrying amount over our estimate of fair value was not recoverable and recognized a $160,700,000 non-cash impairment loss in the first quarter of 2016.

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Loss from Partially Owned Entities

Summarized below are the components of loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		Percentage
		Ownership at	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		March 31, 2016	2016		2015
Our Share of Net (Loss) Income:
Partially owned office buildings (1)		Various	$	(14,249)	$	(9,296)
Alexander's		32.4%		8,662		7,691
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT")		8.1%		(4,288)		-
Urban Edge Properties ("UE")		5.4%		1,085		584
India real estate ventures		4.1%-36.5%		(686)		(109)
Other investments (2)		Various		5,236		(1,613)
			$	(4,240)	$	(2,743)
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. and others.

Income from Real Estate Fund Investments

Below are the components of the income from our real estate fund investments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Net investment income		$	4,673	$	6,450
Net realized gain on exited investments			14,676		24,705
Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investment			(14,254)		(23,279)
Net unrealized gains on held investments			6,189		16,213
Income from real estate fund investments			11,284		24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(5,973)		(13,539)
Income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.(1)		$	5,311	$	10,550
(1)	Excludes management, leasing and development fees of $760 and $704 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

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Interest and Other Investment Income, net

Interest and other investment income, net was $3,518,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $10,792,000 for the prior year’s three months, a decrease of $7,274,000.  This decrease resulted primarily from a $4,797,000 decrease in the value of investments in our deferred compensation plan (offset by a corresponding decrease in the liability for plan assets in general and administrative expenses) and a $2,076,000 decrease in interest on loans receivable as a result of lower outstanding loan balances.

Interest and Debt Expense

Interest and debt expense was $100,489,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $91,674,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $8,815,000.  This increase was primarily due to (i) $6,697,000 of higher interest expense from the financings of the St. Regis Retail, 150 West 34^th Street, 100 West 33^rd Street, and the unsecured term loan, and (ii) $2,039,000 of lower capitalized interest.

Net Gain on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized net gains from the sale of residential condominiums of $714,000 and $1,860,000, respectively.

Income Tax Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized income tax expense related to our taxable REIT subsidiaries of $2,831,000 and $971,000, respectively.  The increase in expense resulted primarily from the three months ended March 31, 2015 including the reversal of $1,100,000 deferred tax liabilities related to our Washington, DC business.

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Income from Discontinued Operations

We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of the UE portfolio and other retail properties that were sold or are currently held for sale to “income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements.  The table below sets forth the combined results of assets related to discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Total revenues	$	1,182	$	20,296
Total expenses		466		13,373
		716		6,923
Transaction related costs (primarily UE spin off)		-		(22,645)
Net gain on sale of lease position in Geary Street, CA		-		21,376
Net gains on sale of real estate		-		10,867
Impairment losses		-		(256)
Pretax income from discontinued operations		716		16,265
Income tax expense		-		(86)
Income from discontinued operations	$	716	$	16,179

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $9,678,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $15,882,000 for the prior year’s three months, a decrease of $6,204,000.  This decrease resulted primarily from lower net income allocated to the noncontrolling interests, including noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.

Preferred Unit Distributions

Preferred unit distributions were $20,412,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $19,496,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $916,000. 

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Same Store EBITDA

Same store EBITDA represents EBITDA from property level operations which are owned by us in both the current and prior year reporting periods.  Same store EBITDA excludes segment-level overhead expenses, which are expenses that we do not consider to be property-level expenses, as well as other non-operating items.  We also present same store EBITDA on a cash basis which excludes income from the straight-lining of rents, amortization of below-market leases, net of above-market leases and other non-cash adjustments.  We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers.  Same store EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. 

Below are reconciliations of EBITDA to same store EBITDA for each of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to three months ended March 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)			New York			Washington, DC
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016			$	260,499		$	(84,385)
	Add-back:
		Non-property level overhead expenses included above		9,967			7,964
	Less EBITDA from:
		Acquisitions		(11,173)			-
		Dispositions		410			(34)
		Properties taken out-of-service for redevelopment		(5,860)			733
		Other non-operating income, net		1,563			160,535
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016			$	255,406		$	84,813
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2015			$	248,945		$	83,257
	Add-back:
		Non-property level overhead expenses included above		12,044			5,704
	Less EBITDA from:
		Acquisitions		(338)			-
		Dispositions		(3,346)			(1,982)
		Properties taken out-of-service for redevelopment		(5,009)			468
		Other non-operating income, net		(10,173)			(129)
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2015			$	242,123		$	87,318
Increase (decrease) in same store EBITDA -
	Three months ended March 31, 2016 vs. March 31, 2015		$	13,283	(1)	$	(2,505)	(3)
% increase (decrease) in same store EBITDA				5.5%	(2)		(2.9%)
See notes on following page.

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Notes to preceding tabular information:

New York:

(1)The $13,283,000 increase in New York same store EBITDA resulted primarily from increases in Office and Retail EBITDA of $9,740,000 and $3,209,000, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in Hotel Pennsylvania EBITDA of $1,346,000.  The Office and Retail EBITDA increases resulted primarily from higher rents, including signage.

(2)Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 6.0%.

Washington, DC:

(3)The $2,505,000 decrease in Washington, DC same store EBITDA resulted primarily from lower rental revenue of $1,641,000 and higher net operating expenses of $512,000.

Reconciliation of Same Store EBITDA to Cash Basis Same Store EBITDA

(Amounts in thousands)		New York			Washington, DC
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016		$	255,406		$	84,813
Less: Adjustments for straight line rents, amortization of acquired
	below-market leases, net, and other non-cash adjustments		(44,983)			(5,864)
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended
	March 31, 2016	$	210,423		$	78,949
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2015		$	242,123		$	87,318
Less: Adjustments for straight line rents, amortization of acquired
	below-market leases, net, and other non-cash adjustments		(34,015)			(5,841)
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended
	March 31, 2015	$	208,108		$	81,477
Increase (decrease) in cash basis same store EBITDA -
	Three months ended March 31, 2016 vs. March 31, 2015	$	2,315		$	(2,528)
% increase (decrease) in cash basis same store EBITDA			1.1%	(1)		(3.1%)
(1)	Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 1.7% on a cash basis.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2015

(Amounts in thousands)	New York		Washington, DC
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. for the three months ended December 31, 2015	$	272,620	$	15,571
Interest and debt expense		64,347		19,973
Depreciation and amortization		105,131		43,101
Income tax expense		1,398		246
EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2015	$	443,496	$	78,891

Reconciliation of EBITDA to Same Store EBITDA – Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015

(Amounts in thousands)			New York			Washington, DC
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016			$	260,499		$	(84,385)
	Add-back:
		Non-property level overhead expenses included above		9,967			7,964
	Less EBITDA from:
		Acquisitions		(1,040)			-
		Dispositions		410			(34)
		Properties taken out-of-service for redevelopment		(7,954)			733
		Other non-operating income, net		1,563			160,535
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016			$	263,445		$	84,813
EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2015			$	443,496		$	78,891
	Add-back:
		Non-property level overhead expenses included above		6,788			7,553
	Less EBITDA from:
		Acquisitions		(239)			-
		Dispositions, including net gains on sale		(159,843)			41
		Properties taken out-of-service for redevelopment		(5,107)			830
		Other non-operating income, net		(13,761)			(2,451)
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2015			$	271,334		$	84,864
Decrease in same store EBITDA -
	Three months ended March 31, 2016 vs. December 31, 2015		$	(7,889)		$	(51)
% decrease in same store EBITDA				(2.9%)	(1)		(0.1%)
(1)	Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 1.6%.

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Reconciliation of Same Store EBITDA to Cash Basis Same Store EBITDA – Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015

(Amounts in thousands)		New York			Washington, DC
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2016		$	263,445		$	84,813
Less: Adjustments for straight line rents, amortization of acquired
	below-market leases, net, and other non-cash adjustments		(49,584)			(5,864)
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended
	March 31, 2016	$	213,861		$	78,949
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2015		$	271,334		$	84,864
Less: Adjustments for straight line rents, amortization of acquired
	below-market leases, net, and other non-cash adjustments		(54,605)			(6,851)
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended
	December 31, 2015	$	216,729		$	78,013
(Decrease) increase in cash basis same store EBITDA -
	Three months ended March 31, 2016 vs. December 31, 2015	$	(2,868)		$	936
% (decrease) increase in cash basis same store EBITDA			(1.3%)	(1)		1.2%
(1)	Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store EBITDA increased by 4.4% on a cash basis.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Property rental income is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.   Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, distributions to unitholders, as well as acquisition and development costs.  Other sources of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, and our revolving credit facilities, proceeds from the issuance of equity securities, and asset sales.    

We anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures.  Capital requirements for development expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings and/or equity offerings.

We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities or redeem our equity securities.  Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors.  The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

Our cash and cash equivalents were $1,673,566,000 at March 31, 2016, a $162,141,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2015.  Our consolidated outstanding debt was $11,059,832,000 at March 31, 2016, a $31,178,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2015.  As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $0 and $550,000,000, respectively, was outstanding under our revolving credit facilities.  During the remainder of 2016 and 2017, $708,603,000 and $363,842,000, respectively, of our outstanding debt matures; we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it.

Cash flows provided by operating activities of $276,645,000 was comprised of (i) net loss of $91,608,000, (ii) $264,378,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, impairment losses, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, and loss from partially owned entities, (iii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $29,860,000, (iv) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $14,676,000, and (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $59,339,000.

Net cash used in investing activities of $241,598,000 was comprised of (i) $127,283,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (ii) $77,243,000 of additions to real estate, (iii) $63,188,000 of investments in partially owned entities, (iv) $1,348,000 of changes in restricted cash, and (v) $938,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, partially offset by (vi) $25,524,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities, (vii) $2,867,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments, and (viii) $11,000 of proceeds from sales and repayments of mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable and other.

Net cash used in financing activities of $197,188,000 was comprised of (i) $909,617,000for the repayments of borrowings, (ii) $118,867,000 of distributions to Vornado, (iii) $21,474,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests, (iv) $20,364,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (v) $16,704,000 of debt issuance and other costs, and (vi) $185,000 for the repurchase of Class A units related to equity compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other, partially offset by (vii) $887,500,000 of proceeds from borrowings, and (viii) $2,523,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of Vornado stock options.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions.  Recurring capital expenditures include expenditures to maintain a property’s competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases.  Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures to lease space that has been vacant for more than nine months and expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition, as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property.

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Capital Expenditures - continued

Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the three months ended March 31, 2016.

(Amounts in thousands)			Total		New York		Washington, DC		Other
Expenditures to maintain assets			$	14,046	$	9,443	$	2,255	$	2,348
Tenant improvements				29,792		27,216		2,219		357
Leasing commissions				15,023		13,962		1,061		-
Non-recurring capital expenditures				8,004		5,498		2,241		265
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis)				66,865		56,119		7,776		2,970
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis:
		Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods		50,564		39,550		9,533		1,481
		Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period		(23,182)		(24,146)		(5,323)		6,287
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis)			$	94,247	$	71,523	$	11,986	$	10,738
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
	Per square foot per annum		$	6.16	$	6.99	$	3.01	$	n/a
	Percentage of initial rent			9.3%		7.5%		7.8%		n/a

Development and Redevelopment Expenditures

Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including capitalized interest, debt and operating costs until the property is substantially completed and ready for its intended use.  Our development project budgets below include initial leasing costs, which are reflected as non-recurring capital expenditures in the table above.  

We are constructing a residential condominium tower containing 397,000 salable square feet on our 220 Central Park South development site.  The incremental development cost of this project is approximately $1.3 billion, of which $361,000,000 has been expended as of March 31, 2016.

We are developing The Bartlett, a 699-unit residential project in Pentagon City, which is expected to be completed in 2016.  The project will include a 40,000 square foot Whole Foods Market at the base of the building.  The incremental development cost of this project is approximately $250,000,000, of which $191,000,000 has been expended as of March 31, 2016.

We are developing a 173,000 square foot Class-A office building, located along the western edge of the High Line at 512 West 22nd Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (55% owned).  The incremental development cost of this project is approximately $130,000,000, of which our share is $72,000,000.  As of March 31, 2016, $15,000,000 has been expended, of which our share is $8,000,000.

We are developing 61 Ninth Avenue, located on the Southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and 15th Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan.  In February 2016, the venture purchased an adjacent five story loft building and air rights in exchange for a 10% common and preferred equity interest in the venture valued at $19,400,000, which reduced our ownership interest to 45.1% from 50.1%.  The venture’s current plans are to construct an office building, with retail at the base, of approximately 167,000 square feet.  The incremental development cost of this project is approximately $150,000,000, of which our share is $68,000,000.  As of March 31, 2016, $15,000,000 has been expended, of which our share is $7,000,000.

We plan to demolish two adjacent Washington, DC office properties, 1726 M Street and 1150 17th Street in 2016 and replace them in the future with a new 335,000 square foot Class A office building, to be addressed 1700 M Street.  The incremental development cost of the project is approximately $170,000,000.

We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan, including the Penn Plaza District, and in Washington, including Crystal City, Rosslyn and Pentagon City.

There can be no assurance that any of our development or redevelopment projects will commence, or if commenced, be completed, or completed on schedule or within budget.

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Development and Redevelopment Expenditures - continued

Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred in the three months ended March 31, 2016.  These expenditures include interest of $9,071,000, payroll of $3,166,000 and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $27,514,000, that were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.

(Amounts in thousands)	Total		New York		Washington, DC		Other
220 Central Park South	$	55,291	$	-	$	-	$	55,291
The Bartlett		25,911		-		25,911		-
640 Fifth Avenue		9,755		9,755		-		-
2221 South Clark Street (residential conversion)		9,310		-		9,310		-
90 Park Avenue		6,635		6,635		-		-
Wayne Towne Center		3,777		-		-		3,777
Penn Plaza		2,744		2,744		-		-
330 West 34th Street		1,790		1,790		-		-
Other		12,070		2,406		4,829		4,835
	$	127,283	$	23,330	$	40,050	$	63,903

Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

Our cash and cash equivalents were $1,067,568,000 at March 31, 2015, a $130,909,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2014.  The decrease is primarily due to cash flows from operating and investing activities, partially offset by cash flows from financing activities, as discussed below.

Cash flows provided by operating activities of $194,516,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $125,246,000, (ii) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $72,208,000, (iii) $55,668,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, loss from partially owned entities and impairment losses on real estate, and (iv) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $15,874,000, partially offset by (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $74,480,000 (including the acquisition of real estate fund investments of $95,022,000).

Net cash provided by investing activities of $149,871,000 was comprised of (i) $334,725,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments, (ii) $16,763,000 of proceeds from sales and repayments of mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable and other, (iii) $13,409,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities, and  (iv) $1,282,000 of changes in restricted cash, partially offset by (v) $88,052,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (vi) $54,466,000 of additions to real estate, (vii) $49,878,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, and (viii) $23,912,000 of investments in partially owned entities.

Net cash used in financing activities of $475,296,000 was comprised of (i) $907,431,000 for the repayments of borrowings, (ii) $225,000,000 of distributions in connection with the spin-off of Urban Edge Properties, (iii) $118,447,000 of distributions to Vornado, (iv) $60,287,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests, (v) $19,484,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (vi) $5,076,000 of debt issuance and other costs, and (vii) $2,939,000 for the repurchase of Class A units related to equity compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other, partially offset by (viii) $800,000,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $51,350,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, and (x) $12,018,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of Vornado stock options.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued

Capital Expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2015

Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the three months ended March 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		Total		New York		Washington, DC		Other
Expenditures to maintain assets		$	20,935	$	12,810	$	1,986	$	6,139
Tenant improvements			50,900		9,762		37,011		4,127
Leasing commissions			8,281		3,744		3,748		789
Non-recurring capital expenditures			35,987		19,774		16,129		84
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis)			116,103		46,090		58,874		11,139
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis:
	Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods		40,209		26,220		6,924		7,065
	Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period		(88,136)		(28,594)		(54,612)		(4,930)
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis)		$	68,176	$	43,716	$	11,186	$	13,274
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
	Per square foot per annum	$	8.04	$	8.95	$	7.60	$	n/a
	Percentage of initial rent		15.2%		10.8%		21.7%		n/a

Development and Redevelopment Expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2015

Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred in the three months ended March 31, 2015.  These expenditures include interest of $11,110,000, payroll of $1,026,000 and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $29,134,000, that were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.

(Amounts in thousands)	Total		New York		Washington, DC		Other
220 Central Park South	$	20,277	$	-	$	-	$	20,277
Springfield Town Center		14,478		-		-		14,478
The Bartlett		13,791		-		13,791		-
330 West 34th Street		11,902		11,902		-		-
Marriott Marquis Times Square - retail and signage		10,651		10,651		-		-
90 Park Avenue		5,173		5,173		-		-
Wayne Towne Center		2,362		-		-		2,362
Penn Plaza		1,163		1,163		-		-
2221 South Clark Street (residential conversion)		1,127		-		1,127		-
Other		7,128		2,254		4,628		246
	$	88,052	$	31,143	$	19,546	$	37,363

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Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.

Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.  However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space.  These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans.  As of March 31, 2016, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $481,000,000.

At March 31, 2016, $32,540,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities.  Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

As of March 31, 2016, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $80,000,000.

As of March 31, 2016, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $810,700,000.

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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)			2016					2015
					Weighted	Effect of 1%				Weighted
			March 31,		Average	Change In		December 31,		Average
			Balance		Interest Rate	Base Rates		Balance		Interest Rate
Consolidated debt:
	Variable rate		$	3,634,067	2.18%	$	36,341	$	3,995,704	2.00%
	Fixed rate			7,545,401	4.00%		-		7,206,634	4.21%
			$	11,179,468	3.41%		36,341	$	11,202,338	3.42%
Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated
	entities (non-recourse):
	Variable rate – excluding Toys "R" Us, Inc.		$	673,469	2.13%		6,735	$	485,160	1.97%
	Variable rate – Toys "R" Us, Inc.			830,907	7.43%		8,309		1,164,893	6.61%
	Fixed rate (including $702,402 and $661,513
		of Toys "R" Us, Inc. debt in 2016 and 2015)		2,662,008	6.63%		-		2,782,025	6.37%
			$	4,166,384	6.06%		15,044	$	4,432,078	5.95%
Total change in annual net income						$	51,385
Per Class A unit-diluted						$	0.27

We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. As of March 31, 2016, we have an interest rate swap on a $416,000,000 mortgage loan on Two Penn Plaza that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.65% (2.09% at March 31, 2016) to a fixed rate of 4.78% through March 2018 and an interest swap on a $375,000,000 mortgage loan on 888 Seventh Avenue that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.60% (2.04% at March 31, 2016) to a fixed rate of 3.15% through December 2020.

In connection with the $700,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway, we entered into an interest rate swap from LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.19% at March 31, 2016) to a fixed rate of 2.56% through September 2020.

Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair value of our consolidated debt is calculated based on current market prices and discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt.  As of March 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of our consolidated debt was $10,967,000,000.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  Vornado’s management, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a‑15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2016, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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

During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, we issued 368,184 Class A units in connection with equity awards issued pursuant to Vornado’s omnibus share plan, including with respect to grants of restricted Vornado common shares and restricted units of the Company and upon conversion, surrender or exchange of the Company’s units or Vornado stock options, and consideration received included $2,514,054 in cash proceeds. Such units were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

        None.

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

        Not applicable.

Item 5.   Other Information

        None.

Item 6.   Exhibits

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

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.

		VORNADO REALTY L.P.
		(Registrant)
Date:  May 6, 2016	By:	/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
		Stephen W. Theriot, Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust, sole General Partner of Vornado Realty L.P. (duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer)

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	EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
	15.1	-	Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
	31.1	-	Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
	31.2	-	Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
	32.1	-	Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
	32.2	-	Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
	101.INS	-	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	-	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
	101.CAL	-	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
	101.DEF	-	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
	101.LAB	-	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
	101.PRE	-	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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EX-15

EXHIBIT 15.1

May 6, 2016

Vornado Realty L.P.

New York, New York

We have reviewed, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the unaudited interim financial information of Vornado Realty L.P. for the periods ended March 31, 2016, and 2015, as indicated in our report dated May 6, 2016; because we did not perform an audit, we expressed no opinion on that information.

We are aware that our report referred to above, which is included in your Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, is incorporated by reference in the joint Registration Statement No. 333-203294 on Form S-3 of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.

We also are aware that the aforementioned report, pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, is not considered a part of the Registration Statement prepared or certified by an accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey

EX-31

 

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Steven Roth, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Vornado Realty 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 control 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 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.

May 6, 2016

/s/ Steven Roth

Steven Roth

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

of Vornado Realty Trust, sole General Partner of

Vornado Realty L.P.

EX-31

 

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Stephen W. Theriot, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Vornado Realty 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 control 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 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.

May 6, 2016

/s/ Stephen W. Theriot

Stephen W. Theriot

Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust,

sole General Partner of Vornado Realty L.P.

EX-32

 

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION

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

(Subsection (a) and (b) of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code), the undersigned officer of Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Company”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2016(the “Report”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

May 6, 2016		/s/ Steven Roth
	Name:	Steven Roth
	Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust, sole General Partner of Vornado Realty L.P.

EX-32

 

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION

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

(Subsection (a) and (b) of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code), the undersigned officer of Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Company”), hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2016(the “Report”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

May 6, 2016		/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
	Name:	Stephen W. Theriot
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust, sole General Partner of Vornado Realty L.P.

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	Mar. 31, 2016 shares
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Real estate, at cost:
Land	$ 4,164,796	$ 4,164,799
Buildings and improvements	12,358,371	12,582,671
Development costs and construction in progress	1,305,849	1,226,637
Leasehold improvements and equipment	109,536	116,030
Total	17,938,552	18,090,137
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(3,352,986)	(3,418,267)
Real estate, net	14,585,566	14,671,870
Cash and cash equivalents	1,673,566	1,835,707
Restricted cash	109,147	107,799
Marketable securities	162,091	150,997
Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,200 and $11,908	97,345	98,062
Investments in partially owned entities	1,553,250	1,550,422
Real estate fund investments	566,696	574,761
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $2,539 and $2,751	973,709	931,245
Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $218,709 and $218,239	485,283	480,421
Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $188,094 and $187,360	218,388	227,901
Assets related to discontinued operations	36,514	37,020
Other assets	411,819	477,088
Assets	20,873,374	21,143,293
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY
Mortgages payable, net	9,844,242	9,513,713
Senior unsecured notes, net	844,514	844,159
Unsecured revolving credit facilities	0	550,000
Unsecured term loan, net	371,076	183,138
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	447,700	443,955
Deferred revenue	325,013	346,119
Deferred compensation plan	116,824	117,475
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	12,902	12,470
Other liabilities	433,863	426,965
Total liabilities	$ 12,396,134	$ 12,437,994
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable partnership units:
Class A units - 12,414,019 and 12,242,820 units outstanding	$ 1,172,256	$ 1,223,793
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding	5,428	5,428
Total redeemable partnership units	1,177,684	1,229,221
Equity:
Partners' capital	8,471,519	8,417,454
Earnings less than distributions	(1,999,994)	(1,766,780)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	53,399	46,921
Total Vornado Realty L.P. equity	6,524,924	6,697,595
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	774,632	778,483
Total equity	7,299,556	7,476,078
Total liabilities, redeemable partnership units and equity	$ 20,873,374	$ 21,143,293

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Tenant and other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in US dollars)	$ 11,200	$ 11,908
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, allowance (in US dollars)	2,539	2,751
Deferred leasing costs, accumulated amortization (in US dollars)	218,709	218,239
Identified intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in US dollars)	$ 188,094	$ 187,360
Common Class A [Member]
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY
Redeemable partnership units Outstanding	12,414,019	12,242,820
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Unit [Member]
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY
Redeemable partnership units Outstanding	177,101	177,101

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
REVENUES:
Property rentals	$ 519,492	$ 500,274
Tenant expense reimbursements	59,575	66,921
Fee and other income	33,970	39,607
Total revenues	613,037	606,802
EXPENSES:
Operating	256,349	254,493
Depreciation and amortization	142,957	124,122
General and administrative	48,704	58,492
Impairment loss and acquisition and transaction related costs	165,307	1,981
Total expenses	613,317	439,088
Operating (loss) income	(280)	167,714
Loss from partially owned entities	(4,240)	(2,405)
Income from real estate fund investments	11,284	24,089
Interest and other investment income, net	3,518	10,792
Interest and debt expense	(100,489)	(91,674)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets	714	1,860
(Loss) income before income taxes	(89,493)	110,038
Income tax expense	(2,831)	(971)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(92,324)	109,067
Income from discontinued operations	716	16,179
Net (loss) income	(91,608)	125,246
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(9,678)	(15,882)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(101,286)	109,364
Preferred unit distributions	(20,412)	(19,496)
NET (LOSS) INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders	$ (121,698)	$ 89,868
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC:
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.37
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per unit)	0	0.08
Net (loss) income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.45
Weighted average shares outstanding	200,072	198,675
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED:
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.36
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per unit)	0	0.08
Net (loss) income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.44
Weighted average shares outstanding	200,072	200,749
DISTRIBUTIONS PER CLASS A UNIT (in dollars per share)	$ 0.63	$ 0.63
Continuing Operations [Member]
EXPENSES:
Loss from partially owned entities	$ (4,240)	$ (2,743)

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net (loss) income	$ (91,608)	$ 125,246
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Increase (reduction) in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities	11,094	(21,332)
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries	6	157
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps and other	(4,195)	(771)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(84,703)	103,300
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(9,678)	(15,882)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	$ (94,381)	$ 87,418

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Real estate fund investments	Other	Preferred units	Class A Units Owned By Vornado	Earnings Less Than Distributions	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries	Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries Real estate fund investments	Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries Other
Beginning balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014				52,679	187,887
Beginning balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 7,489,382			$ 1,277,026	$ 6,880,518	$ (1,505,385)	$ 93,267	$ 743,956
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	109,364					109,364
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemble partnership units	(5,287)					(5,287)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	15,882	$ 13,539						15,882
Distribution of Urban Edge Properties	(464,603)					(464,262)		(341)
Distributions to Vornado	(118,447)					(118,447)
Distributions to preferred unitholders	(19,484)					(19,484)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value, Units					210
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value, Value	23,493				$ 23,493
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan, units					165
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan, value	9,100				$ 11,679	(2,579)
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan, Units					3
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan, Value	338				$ 338
Contributions:
Contributions		51,350							$ 51,350
Distributions:
Distributions	(7,280)	(52,882)	$ (125)						(52,882)	$ (125)
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units, Units				0	1
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units, Value	0			$ (12)	$ 12
Deferred compensation units and options, Units					7
Deferred compensation units and options, Value	966				$ 1,325	(359)
Increase (reduction) in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities	(21,332)						(21,332)
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries	157						157
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps	(776)						(776)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value	25,349				$ 25,349
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments	1,288						1,288
Other	(85)						5	(90)
Ending balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2015				52,679	188,273
Ending balance, Value at Mar. 31, 2015	7,043,648			$ 1,277,014	$ 6,942,714	(2,006,439)	72,609	757,750
Beginning balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2015				52,677	188,577
Beginning balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2015	7,476,078			$ 1,276,954	$ 7,140,500	(1,766,780)	46,921	778,483
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(101,286)					(101,286)
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemble partnership units	7,487					7,487
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	9,678	5,973						9,678
Distributions to Vornado	(118,867)					(118,867)
Distributions to preferred unitholders	(20,364)					(20,364)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value, Units					157
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value, Value	14,482				$ 14,482
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan, units					26
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan, value	2,166				$ 2,166	0
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan, Units					4
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan, Value	357				$ 357
Distributions:
Distributions	(7,835)	$ (13,487)	$ (152)						$ (13,487)	$ (152)
Deferred compensation units and options, Units					7
Deferred compensation units and options, Value	350				$ 536	(186)
Increase (reduction) in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities	11,094						11,094
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries	6						6
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps	(4,195)						(4,195)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value	36,524				$ 36,524
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments	(427)						(427)
Other	112					2		110
Ending balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2016				52,677	188,771
Ending balance, Value at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 7,299,556			$ 1,276,954	$ 7,194,565	$ (1,999,994)	$ 53,399	$ 774,632

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (91,608)	$ 125,246
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Real estate impairment losses	160,700	256
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs)	150,648	131,112
Straight-lining of rental income	(41,626)	(29,474)
Distributions of income from partially owned entities	29,860	15,874
Amortization of below-market leases, net	(17,507)	(12,754)
Other non-cash adjustments	15,248	15,865
Return of capital from real estate fund investments	14,676	72,208
Net realized and unrealized gains on real estate fund investments	(6,611)	(17,639)
Loss from partially owned entities	4,240	2,405
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets	(714)	(1,860)
Net gains on sale of real estate and other	0	(32,243)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Real estate fund investments	0	(95,022)
Tenant and other receivables, net	800	975
Prepaid assets	64,851	62,658
Other assets	(20,113)	(13,093)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12,774	(12,691)
Other liabilities	1,027	(17,307)
Net cash provided by operating activities	276,645	194,516
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Development costs and construction in progress	(127,283)	(88,052)
Additions to real estate	(77,243)	(54,466)
Investments in partially owned entities	(63,188)	(23,912)
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities	25,524	13,409
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments	2,867	334,725
Restricted cash	(1,348)	1,282
Acquisitions of real estate and other	(938)	(49,878)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable and other	11	16,763
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(241,598)	149,871
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments of borrowings	(909,617)	(907,431)
Proceeds from borrowings	887,500	800,000
Distributions to Vornado	(118,867)	(118,447)
Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests	(21,474)	(60,287)
Distributions to preferred unitholders	(20,364)	(19,484)
Debt issuance and other costs	(16,704)	(5,076)
Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options	2,523	12,018
Repurchase of Class A units related to equity compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other	(185)	(2,939)
Cash included in the spin-off of Urban Edge Properties	0	(225,000)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0	51,350
Net cash used in financing activities	(197,188)	(475,296)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(162,141)	(130,909)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,835,707	1,198,477
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,673,566	1,067,568
Supplemental Disclosure Of Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $7,497 and $8,479	91,719	91,702
Cash payments for income taxes	2,193	2,175
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	113,755	87,232
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value	36,524	25,349
Write-off of fully depreciated assets	(187,419)	(18,790)
Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties:
Assets	0	1,722,263
Liabilities	0	(1,482,660)
Equity	0	(239,603)
Transfer of interest in real estate to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust	0	(145,313)
Financing assumed in acquisitions	0	62,000
Receipt of security deposits included in restricted cash and other liabilities	0	42,346
Acquisitions [Member]
Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties:
Like-kind exchange of real estate	0	57,722
Dispositions [Member]
Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties:
Like-kind exchange of real estate	$ 0	$ (38,822)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 7,497	$ 8,479

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Organization

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Organization [Abstract]

Organization

1.Organization

Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Operating Partnership” and/or the “Company”) is a Delaware limited partnership.Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 93.6% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2016. All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

2. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31,2015, as filed with the SEC.

We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.The results of operations for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

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Recently Issued Accounting Literature

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Recently Issued Accounting Literature [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

3. Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

3. Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that began after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update as of January 1, 2016, did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments: (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, and (iv) provide a scope exception for certain entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 resulted in the identification ofadditional VIEs, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosures (see Note 12 - Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)).

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments, including the requirement to measure certain equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued (“ASU 2016-02”) Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase.  Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-09”) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation(“ASC 718”).  ASU 2016-09amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

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Real Estate Fund Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Real Estate Fund Investments [Abstract]

Real Estate Fund Investments

4. Real Estate Fund Investments

We are the general partner and investment manager of Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the“Fund”), which has an eight-year term and a three-year investment period that ended in July 2013. During the investment period, the Fund was our exclusive investment vehicle for all investments that fit within its investment parameters, as defined.The Fund is accounted for under ASC 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies(“ASC 946”) and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings. We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

We are also the general partner and investment manager of Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Co-Investment (the “Co-Investment”), which owns a 24.7% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel. The Fund owns the remaining 75.3% interest. The Co-Investment is also accounted for under ASC 946. We consolidate the accounts of the Co-Investment into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

AtMarch 31, 2016, we hadsixreal estate fund investmentswith an aggregate fair value of $566,696,000, or $200,549,000 in excess of cost, and had remaining unfunded commitments of $102,212,000, of which our share was $25,553,000. Below is a summary of income from the Fund and the Co-Investment for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Net investment income		$	4,673	$	6,450
Net realized gain on exited investments			14,676		24,705
Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investment			(14,254)		(23,279)
Net unrealized gains on held investments			6,189		16,213
Income from real estate fund investments			11,284		24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(5,973)		(13,539)
Income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.(1)		$	5,311	$	10,550
(1)	Excludes management, leasing and development fees of $760 and $704 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

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Marketable Securities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Marketable Securities

5. Marketable Securities

Below is a summary of our marketable securities portfolio as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016						As of December 31, 2015
				GAAP		Unrealized				GAAP		Unrealized
		Fair Value		Cost		Gain		Fair Value		Cost		Gain
Equity securities:
	Lexington Realty Trust	$	158,833	$	72,549	$	86,284	$	147,752	$	72,549	$	75,203
	Other		3,258		-		3,258		3,245		-		3,245
		$	162,091	$	72,549	$	89,542	$	150,997	$	72,549	$	78,448

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in Partially Owned Entities

6. Investments in Partially Owned Entities

Alexander's, Inc. (“Alexander's”) (NYSE: ALX)

As of March 31, 2016, we own 1,654,068 Alexander's common shares,representinga 32.4%interest in Alexander's. We account for our investment in Alexander's under the equity method. We manage, lease and develop Alexander's properties pursuant to agreements which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable.

As ofMarch 31, 2016, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in Alexander's, based on Alexander's March 31,2016 closing share price of $380.55, was $629,456,000, or $501,192,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31,2016, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander's, excluding amounts owed to us,exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander's by approximately $40,162,000.The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander's common stock acquired over the book value of Alexander's net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander's assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexander's net income. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

Urban Edge Properties (“UE”) (NYSE: UE)

As of March 31, 2016, we own 5,717,184 UE operating partnership units, representing a 5.4% ownership interestin UE. We account for our investment in UE under the equity method and record our share of UE's net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis. During 2015, we provided transition services to UE, primarily for information technology, human resources, tax and financial planning. In 2016, we continue to provide UE information technology support. UE is providing us with leasing and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell, and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander's,Rego Park retail assets. As of March 31, 2016, the fair value of our investment in UE, based on UE's March 31, 2016 closing share price of $25.84, was $147,732,000, or$121,505,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (“PREIT”) (NYSE: PEI)

As of March 31, 2016, we own6,250,000 PREIT operating partnership units,representing an 8.1% interest in PREIT. We account for our investment in PREIT under the equity method and record our share of PREIT's net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis. As of March 31, 2016, the fair value of our investment in PREIT, based on PREIT's March 31, 2016 closing share price of $21.85, was $136,563,000, or $8,495,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As ofMarch 31, 2016, the carrying amount of our investment in PREIT exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of PREIT by approximately $64,827,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of the fair value of the PREIT operating units received over our share of the book value of PREIT's net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of PREIT's assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in PREIT's net loss. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

One Park Avenue

On March 7, 2016, we completed a $300,000,000 refinancing of our 55% owned joint venture, One Park Avenue, a 947,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The loan matures in March 2021 and is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.19% at March 31, 2016). The property was previously encumbered by a 4.995%, $250,000,000 mortgage maturing in March 2016.

Mezzanine Loan – New York

On March 17, 2016, we entered into a joint venture, in which we own a 33.3% interest, which ownsa $138,240,000 mezzanine loan. The interest rate is LIBOR plus 8.875% (9.32% at March 31, 2016) and the debt matures in November 2016, with two three-month extension options. At March 31, 2016, the joint venture hasan $11,760,000 remaining commitment, of which our share is $3,920,000. The joint venture's investment is subordinate to $350,000,000 of third party debt. We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method.

Below are schedules summarizing our investments in, and income (loss) from, partially owned entities.

(Amounts in thousands)		Percentage
		Ownership at		Balance as of
		March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Investments:
	Partially owned office buildings (1)		Various	$	869,233	$	909,782
	Alexander’s		32.4%		128,264		133,568
	PREIT		8.1%		128,068		133,375
	India real estate ventures		4.1%-36.5%		48,037		48,310
	UE		5.4%		26,227		25,351
	Other investments (2)		Various		353,421		300,036
				$	1,553,250	$	1,550,422
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. (which has a carrying amount of zero) and others.

(Amounts in thousands)			Percentage
			Ownership at		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			March 31, 2016		2016		2015
Our Share of Net Income (Loss):
	Alexander's (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net income		32.4%	$	6,937	$	5,594
		Management, leasing and development fees				1,725		2,097
						8,662		7,691
	UE (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net earnings		5.4%		876		-
		Management fees				209		584
						1,085		584
	Partially owned office buildings (1)			Various		(14,249)		(9,296)
	PREIT (see page 13 for details)			8.1%		(4,288)		-
	India real estate ventures			4.1%-36.5%		(686)		(109)
	Other investments (2)			Various		5,236		(1,613)
					$	(4,240)	$	(2,743)
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. and others.

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Dispositions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Dispositions [Abstract]

Dispositions

The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and their combined results of operations and cash flows for thethree months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Assets related to discontinued operations:
Real estate, net	$	29,517	$	29,561
Other assets		6,997		7,459
	$	36,514	$	37,020
Liabilities related to discontinued operations:
Other liabilities	$	12,902	$	12,470
	$	12,902	$	12,470
(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Income from discontinued operations:
Total revenues	$	1,182	$	20,296
Total expenses		466		13,373
		716		6,923
Transaction related costs (primarily UE spin off)		-		(22,645)
Net gain on sale of lease position in Geary Street, CA		-		21,376
Net gains on sale of real estate		-		10,867
Impairment losses		-		(256)
Pretax income from discontinued operations		716		16,265
Income tax expense		-		(86)
Income from discontinued operations	$	716	$	16,179
Cash flows related to discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	$	1,654	$	(36,672)
Cash flows from investing activities		-		310,069

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Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]

Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

8. Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily above-market leases) and liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Identified intangible assets:
Gross amount	$	406,482	$	415,261
Accumulated amortization		(188,094)		(187,360)
Net	$	218,388	$	227,901
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):
Gross amount	$	607,241	$	643,488
Accumulated amortization		(307,858)		(325,340)
Net	$	299,383	$	318,148

Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in anincrease to rental income of $17,507,000and $12,450,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	44,463
2018		42,991
2019		30,973
2020		23,320
2021		18,263

Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $7,793,000 and $6,185,000for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	24,427
2018		20,063
2019		15,779
2020		12,345
2021		10,957

We are a tenant under ground leases for certain properties. Amortization of these acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases, resulted in anincrease to rent expense of $458,000and $458,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases, net of above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2017 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	1,832
2018		1,832
2019		1,832
2020		1,832
2021		1,832

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

9. Debt

On February 8, 2016, we completed a $700,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway, a 1,158,000 square foot Manhattan office building.  The five-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75%, (2.19% at March 31, 2016) which was swapped for four and a half years to a fixed rate of 2.56%.  The Company realized net proceeds of approximately $330,000,000.The property was previously encumbered by a 5.65%, $353,000,000 mortgage which was to mature in March 2016.

On March 15, 2016, we notified the servicer of the $678,000,000 mortgage loan on the Skyline properties in Virginia that cash flow will be insufficient to service the debt and pay other property related costs and expenses and that we were not willing to fund additional cash shortfalls.Accordingly, at our request, theloan has been transferred to the special servicer. Consequently, based on our shortened estimated holding period for the underlying assets, we concluded that the excess of carrying amount over our estimate of fair value was not recoverable and recognized a $160,700,000 non-cash impairment loss in the first quarter of 2016.

The following is a summary of our debt:

(Amounts in thousands)			Interest Rate at		Balance at
			March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Mortgages Payable:
	Fixed rate			4.04%	$	6,695,401	$	6,356,634
	Variable rate			2.25%		3,259,067		3,258,204
		Total		3.46%		9,954,468		9,614,838
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(110,226)		(101,125)
		Total, net			$	9,844,242	$	9,513,713
Unsecured Debt:
	Senior unsecured notes			3.68%	$	850,000	$	850,000
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(5,486)		(5,841)
		Senior unsecured notes, net				844,514		844,159
	Unsecured term loan			1.58%		375,000		187,500
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(3,924)		(4,362)
		Unsecured term loan, net				371,076		183,138
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities			-		-		550,000
		Total, net			$	1,215,590	$	1,577,297

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Redeemable Partnership Units

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Redeemable Partnership Units [Abstract]

Redeemable Partnership Units

10. Redeemable Partnership Units

Redeemable partnership units on our consolidated balance sheets are comprised primarily of Class A units held by third parties and are recorded at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “partners' capital” on our consolidated balance sheets. Below is a table summarizing the activity of our redeemable partnership units.

(Amounts in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,337,780
Net income		5,287
Other comprehensive loss		(1,288)
Distributions		(7,280)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(23,493)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(25,349)
Other, net		19,133
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,304,790
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,229,221
Net loss		(7,487)
Other comprehensive income		427
Distributions		(7,835)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(14,482)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(36,524)
Other, net		14,364
Balance at March 31, 2016	$	1,177,684

As of March 31,2016 and December 31, 2015, the aggregate redemption value of redeemable Class A units, which are those units held by third parties,was $1,172,256,000and $1,223,793,000, respectively.

Redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares. Accordingly, the fair value of these units is included as a component of “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated$50,561,000 as ofMarch 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Changes in the value from period to period, if any, are charged to “interest and debt expense” on our consolidated statements of income.

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Accumulated Other Compreshensive Income ("AOCI")

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") [Text Block]

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component.

(Amounts in thousands)				Securities		Pro rata share of		Interest
				available-		nonconsolidated		rate
		Total		for-sale		subsidiaries' OCI		swaps		Other
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Balance as of December 31, 2015		$	46,921	$	78,448	$	(9,319)	$	(19,368)	$	(2,840)
	OCI before reclassifications		6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
Balance as of March 31, 2016		$	53,399	$	89,542	$	(9,313)	$	(23,563)	$	(3,267)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	93,267	$	133,774	$	(8,992)	$	(25,803)	$	(5,712)
	OCI before reclassifications		(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
Balance as of March 31, 2015		$	72,609	$	112,442	$	(8,835)	$	(26,579)	$	(4,419)

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Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]

Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")

12. Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we have several unconsolidated VIEs. We do not consolidate these entities because we are not the primary beneficiary and the nature of our involvement in the activities of these entities does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect these entities' economic performance. We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities). As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net carrying amounts of our investment in these entities were $361,921,000 and $379,939,000, respectively, and our maximum exposure to loss in these entities, is limited to our investments.

We adopted ASU 2015-02 on January 1, 2016 which resulted in the identification of several VIEs at March 31, 2016. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2015-02, these entities were consolidated under the voting interest model. Our most significant consolidated VIEs are our real estate fund investments and certain properties that have non-controlling interests. These entities are VIEs because the non-controlling interests do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. We consolidate these entities because we control all significant business activities. The total assets and liabilities of these consolidated VIEs are $3,966,853,000 and $2,458,554,000 respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

13. Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price).ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of(i) marketable securities, (ii) real estate fund investments,(iii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheet),(iv) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units), and (v) interest rate swaps. The tables below aggregate the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities by their levels in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	162,091	$	162,091	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		566,696		-		-		566,696
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			116,824		59,640		-		57,184
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)			5,039		-		5,039		-
	Total assets	$	850,650	$	221,731	$	5,039	$	623,880
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			28,914		-		28,914		-
	Total liabilities	$	79,475	$	50,561	$	28,914	$	-
(Amounts in thousands)		As of December 31, 2015
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	150,997	$	150,997	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		574,761		-		-		574,761
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			117,475		58,289		-		59,186
	Total assets	$	843,233	$	209,286	$	-	$	633,947
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			19,600		-		19,600		-
	Total liabilities	$	70,161	$	50,561	$	19,600	$	-

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Real Estate Fund Investments

AtMarch 31, 2016, we hadsixreal estate fund investmentswith an aggregate fair value of $566,696,000, or $200,549,000 in excess of cost. These investments are classified as Level 3. We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of eachinvestment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period.The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 1.3 to 4.8 years. Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit. Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space plus a projected growth factor. Similarly, estimated operating expenses and real estate taxes are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods. Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment's expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs.

The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting the future cash flows (including the projected sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate and then reduced by the property's outstanding debt, if any, to determine the fair value of the equity in each investment. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, and current and anticipated market conditions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of these real estate fund investments at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

				Weighted Average
		Range		(based on fair value of investments)
Unobservable Quantitative Input		March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Discount rates	12.0% to 14.9%	12.0% to 14.9%	13.5%	13.6%
	Terminal capitalization rates	4.8% to 6.1%	4.8% to 6.1%	5.4%	5.5%

The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit.Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases or decreases in the fair values of these investments. The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows. Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate, may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate.It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values.

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of real estate fundinvestments that are classified as Level 3,for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	574,761	$	513,973
Purchases		-		95,000
Dispositions / distributions		(14,676)		(72,186)
Net unrealized gains		6,189		16,213
Net realized gains		422		1,426
Ending balance	$	566,696	$	554,426

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Deferred Compensation Plan Assets

Deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3 consist of investments in limited partnerships and investment funds, which are managed by third parties. We receive quarterly financial reports from a third-party administrator, which are compiled from the quarterly reports provided to them from each limited partnership and investment fund. The quarterly reports provide net asset values on a fair value basis which are audited by independent public accounting firms on an annual basis. The third-party administrator does not adjust these values in determining our share of the net assetsand we do not adjust these values when reported in our consolidated financial statements.

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of deferred compensation plan assetsthat are classified as Level 3, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	59,186	$	63,315
Purchases		1,166		624
Sales		(1,372)		(438)
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain		(1,907)		1,335
Other, net		111		-
Ending balance	$	57,184	$	64,836

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets consist primarily of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment at March 31, 2016. There are no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2015. The fair values of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including (i) discounted cash flow analysis, which considers, among other things, leasing assumptions, growth rates, discount rates and terminal capitalization rates, (ii) income capitalization approach, which considers prevailing market capitalization rates, and (iii) comparable sales activity.

(Amounts in thousands)	As of March 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Real estate assets (Skyline properties)	$	192,003	$	-	$	-	$	192,003

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), and our secured and unsecured debt. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. The fair value of cash equivalents and borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan are classified as Level 1. The fair value of our secured and unsecured debt is classified as Level 2.The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016					As of December 31, 2015
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount		Value
Cash equivalents		$	1,445,442		$	1,445,000	$	1,295,980	$	1,296,000
Debt:
	Mortgages payable	$	9,954,468		$	9,705,000	$	9,614,838	$	9,306,000
	Senior unsecured notes		850,000			887,000		850,000		868,000
	Unsecured term loan		375,000			375,000		187,500		187,500
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities		-			-		550,000		550,000
	Total	$	11,179,468	(1)	$	10,967,000	$	11,202,338	$	10,911,500
(1)	Excludes $119,636 of deferred financing costs, net and other.

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Incentive Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Incentive Compensation [Abstract]

Incentive Compensation

14.Incentive Compensation

Vornado's2010 Omnibus Share Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified Vornado stock options, restricted stock, restricted partnership units and Out-Performance Plan awards to certain of Vornado's employees and officers. We account for all equity-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. Equity-based compensation expense was $14,571,000 and $20,142,000for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Fee and Other Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fee and Other Income [Abstract]

Fee and Other Income

15. Fee and Other Income

The following table sets forth the details of fee and other income:

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
BMS cleaning fees	$	18,146	$	22,633
Management and leasing fees		4,799		4,192
Lease termination fees		2,405		3,747
Other income		8,620		9,035
	$	33,970	$	39,607

Management and leasing fees include management fees from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $134,000 and $139,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in “loss from partially owned entities” (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).

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Interest and Other Investment Income, Net

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Interest and Other Investment Income, Net [Abstract]

Interest and Other Investment Income, Net

16. Interest and Other InvestmentIncome, Net

The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investmentincome, net:

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Dividends on marketable securities		$	3,215	$	3,203
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan (1)			(1,938)		2,859
Interest on loans receivable			748		2,824
Other, net			1,493		1,906
		$	3,518	$	10,792
(1)	This (loss) income is entirely offset by the income (expense) resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liability, which is included in "general and administrative" expense.

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Interest and Debt Expense

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]

Interest And Debt Expense

17. Interest and Debt Expense

The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense:

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Interest expense	$	100,295	$	95,328
Amortization of deferred financing costs		9,265		7,456
Capitalized interest and debt expense		(9,071)		(11,110)
	$	100,489	$	91,674

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(Loss) Income Per Class A Unit

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Income Per Class A Unit [Abstract]

Income Per Class A Unit

18.(Loss) Income PerClass A Unit

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net (loss) income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic (loss) income per Class A unit- which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units, and (ii) diluted (loss) income per Class A unit- which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive unit equivalents. Dilutive unit equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred units, Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards.

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)			For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
Numerator:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of income attributable
		to noncontrolling interests	$	(102,002)	$	93,185
	Income from discontinued operations			716		16,179
	Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			(101,286)		109,364
	Preferred unit distributions			(20,412)		(19,496)
	Net (loss) income attributable to Class A unitholders			(121,698)		89,868
	Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities			(772)		(749)
	Numerator for basic and diluted (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(122,470)	$	89,119
Denominator:
	Denominator for basic (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average units			200,072		198,675
	Effect of dilutive securities(1):
		Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards		-		2,074
	Denominator for diluted (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average
		units and assumed conversions		200,072		200,749
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.37
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.45
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.36
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.44
(1)	The effect of dilutive securities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 excludes an aggregate of 1,867 and 76 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

19.       Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance

We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, and all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $180,000,000 per occurrence and in the annual aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which expires in December 2020.

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Insurance - continued

Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $2,400,000 per occurrence and 16% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 84% of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.

We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future.

Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance our properties and expand our portfolio.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.

Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us. However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. As of March 31, 2016, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $481,000,000.

At March 31, 2016, $32,540,000of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

As of March 31, 2016, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately$80,000,000.

As of March 31, 2016, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $810,700,000.

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Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

20. Segment Information

Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	613,037	$	410,825		$	128,012		$	74,200
Total expenses				613,317		269,595			256,565			87,157
Operating income (loss)				(280)		141,230			(128,553)			(12,957)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(4,240)		(3,563)			(2,043)			1,366
Income from real estate fund investments				11,284		-			-			11,284
Interest and other investment income, net				3,518		1,115			58			2,345
Interest and debt expense				(100,489)		(54,586)			(15,935)			(29,968)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			714		-			-			714
Income (loss) before income taxes				(89,493)		84,196			(146,473)			(27,216)
Income tax expense				(2,831)		(959)			(264)			(1,608)
Income (loss) from continuing operations				(92,324)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,824)
Income from discontinued operations				716		-			-			716
Net income				(91,608)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,108)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests				(9,678)		(3,429)			-			(6,249)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado				(101,286)		79,808			(146,737)			(34,357)
Interest and debt expense(2)				126,120		71,198			19,406			35,516
Depreciation and amortization(2)				174,811		108,403			42,681			23,727
Income tax expense(2)				3,261		1,090			265			1,906
EBITDA(1)			$	202,906	$	260,499	(3)	$	(84,385)	(4)	$	26,792	(5)

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	606,802	$	399,513		$	133,968		$	73,321
Total expenses				439,088		252,760			92,997			93,331
Operating income (loss)				167,714		146,753			40,971			(20,010)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(2,743)		(5,663)			131			2,789
Income from real estate fund investments				24,089		-			-			24,089
Interest and other investment income, net				10,792		1,862			13			8,917
Interest and debt expense				(91,674)		(45,351)			(18,160)			(28,163)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			1,860		-			-			1,860
Income (loss) before income taxes				110,038		97,601			22,955			(10,518)
Income tax expense				(971)		(943)			674			(702)
Income (loss) from continuing operations				109,067		96,658			23,629			(11,220)
Income from discontinued operations				16,179		-			-			16,179
Net income				125,246		96,658			23,629			4,959
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests				(15,882)		(1,506)			-			(14,376)
Net income attributable to Vornado				109,364		95,152			23,629			(9,417)
Interest and debt expense(2)				114,675		58,667			21,512			34,496
Depreciation and amortization(2)				156,450		94,124			40,752			21,574
Income tax expense (2)				(739)		1,002			(2,636)			895
EBITDA(1)			$	379,750	$	248,945	(3)	$	83,257	(4)	$	47,548	(5)
See notes on the following page.

Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)	EBITDA represents "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." We consider EBITDA a non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
(2)	Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax expense (benefit) in the reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.
(3)	The elements of "New York" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office(a)		$	152,729	$	154,309
	Retail			93,323		81,305
	Residential			6,350		5,050
	Alexander's			11,569		10,407
	Hotel Pennsylvania			(3,472)		(2,126)
		Total New York	$	260,499	$	248,945
	(a)	2015 includes $3,540 of EBITDA from 20 Broad Street which was sold in December 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $150,769.
(4)	The elements of "Washington, DC" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties (a)		$	61,988	$	67,385
	Skyline properties			5,092		6,055
	Skyline properties impairment loss			(160,700)		-
		Total Office		(93,620)		73,440
	Residential			9,235		9,817
		Total Washington, DC	$	(84,385)	$	83,257
	(a)	2015 includes $1,923 of EBITDA from 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue which was sold in September 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $65,462.

Notes to preceding tabular information - continued:
(5)	The elements of "Other" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Our share of real estate fund investments:
		Income before net realized/unrealized gains	$	2,231	$	1,614
		Net realized/unrealized gains on investments		1,561		5,548
		Carried interest		1,519		3,388
	Total			5,311		10,550
	theMART (including trade shows)			23,028		21,041
	555 California Street			11,615		12,401
	India real estate ventures			1,319		1,841
	Other investments			12,322		6,759
				53,595		52,592
	Corporate general and administrative expenses(a) (b)			(30,606)		(35,942)
	Investment income and other, net(a)			6,975		8,762
	Acquisition and transaction related costs			(4,607)		(1,981)
	UE and residual retail properties discontinued operations(c)			721		22,257
	Net gain on sale of residential condominiums			714		1,860
			$	26,792	$	47,548
	(a)	The amounts in these captions (for this table only) exclude the results of the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan of $1,938 loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $2,859 income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	(b)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a cumulative catch up of $4,542 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans.
	(c)	The three months ended March 30, 2015 includes $22,645 of transaction costs related to the spin-off of our strip shopping centers and malls.

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Basis of Presentation (Policy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation [Policy Text Block]

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31,2015, as filed with the SEC.

We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.The results of operations for the three months endedMarch 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Recently Issued Accounting Literature [Policy Text Block]

3. Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

3. Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that began after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update as of January 1, 2016, did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments: (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, and (iv) provide a scope exception for certain entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 resulted in the identification ofadditional VIEs, but did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosures (see Note 12 - Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)).

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”).  ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments, including the requirement to measure certain equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued (“ASU 2016-02”) Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase.  Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-09”) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation(“ASC 718”).  ASU 2016-09amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

Redeemable Paternership Units [Policy Text Block]

Redeemable partnership units on our consolidated balance sheets are comprised primarily of Class A units held by third parties and are recorded at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “partners' capital” on our consolidated balance sheets.

Redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares.

Fair Value Measurement [Policy Text Block]

The Fund is accounted for under ASC 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies(“ASC 946”) and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings. We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of(i) marketable securities, (ii) real estate fund investments,(iii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheet),(iv) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units), and (v) interest rate swaps.

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets consist primarily of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment at March 31, 2016. There are no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2015. The fair values of real estate assets required to be measured for impairment were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including (i) discounted cash flow analysis, which considers, among other things, leasing assumptions, growth rates, discount rates and terminal capitalization rates, (ii) income capitalization approach, which considers prevailing market capitalization rates, and (iii) comparable sales activity.

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), and our secured and unsecured debt. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. The fair value of cash equivalents and borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan are classified as Level 1. The fair value of our secured and unsecured debt is classified as Level 2.

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Real Estate Fund Investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Real Estate Fund Investments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Income And Loss From The Fund [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Net investment income		$	4,673	$	6,450
Net realized gain on exited investments			14,676		24,705
Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investment			(14,254)		(23,279)
Net unrealized gains on held investments			6,189		16,213
Income from real estate fund investments			11,284		24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(5,973)		(13,539)
Income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.(1)		$	5,311	$	10,550
(1)	Excludes management, leasing and development fees of $760 and $704 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

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Marketable Securities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016						As of December 31, 2015
				GAAP		Unrealized				GAAP		Unrealized
		Fair Value		Cost		Gain		Fair Value		Cost		Gain
Equity securities:
	Lexington Realty Trust	$	158,833	$	72,549	$	86,284	$	147,752	$	72,549	$	75,203
	Other		3,258		-		3,258		3,245		-		3,245
		$	162,091	$	72,549	$	89,542	$	150,997	$	72,549	$	78,448

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		Percentage
		Ownership at		Balance as of
		March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Investments:
	Partially owned office buildings (1)		Various	$	869,233	$	909,782
	Alexander’s		32.4%		128,264		133,568
	PREIT		8.1%		128,068		133,375
	India real estate ventures		4.1%-36.5%		48,037		48,310
	UE		5.4%		26,227		25,351
	Other investments (2)		Various		353,421		300,036
				$	1,553,250	$	1,550,422
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. (which has a carrying amount of zero) and others.

(Amounts in thousands)			Percentage
			Ownership at		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			March 31, 2016		2016		2015
Our Share of Net Income (Loss):
	Alexander's (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net income		32.4%	$	6,937	$	5,594
		Management, leasing and development fees				1,725		2,097
						8,662		7,691
	UE (see page 13 for details):
		Equity in net earnings		5.4%		876		-
		Management fees				209		584
						1,085		584
	Partially owned office buildings (1)			Various		(14,249)		(9,296)
	PREIT (see page 13 for details)			8.1%		(4,288)		-
	India real estate ventures			4.1%-36.5%		(686)		(109)
	Other investments (2)			Various		5,236		(1,613)
					$	(4,240)	$	(2,743)
(1)	Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others.
(2)	Includes interests in Independence Plaza, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys "R" Us, Inc. and others.

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Dispositions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Dispositions [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Assets related to discontinued operations:
Real estate, net	$	29,517	$	29,561
Other assets		6,997		7,459
	$	36,514	$	37,020
Liabilities related to discontinued operations:
Other liabilities	$	12,902	$	12,470
	$	12,902	$	12,470
(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Income from discontinued operations:
Total revenues	$	1,182	$	20,296
Total expenses		466		13,373
		716		6,923
Transaction related costs (primarily UE spin off)		-		(22,645)
Net gain on sale of lease position in Geary Street, CA		-		21,376
Net gains on sale of real estate		-		10,867
Impairment losses		-		(256)
Pretax income from discontinued operations		716		16,265
Income tax expense		-		(86)
Income from discontinued operations	$	716	$	16,179
Cash flows related to discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	$	1,654	$	(36,672)
Cash flows from investing activities		-		310,069

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Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Schedule of Identified Intangible Assets and Intangible Liabilities [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	Balance as of
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Identified intangible assets:
Gross amount	$	406,482	$	415,261
Accumulated amortization		(188,094)		(187,360)
Net	$	218,388	$	227,901
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):
Gross amount	$	607,241	$	643,488
Accumulated amortization		(307,858)		(325,340)
Net	$	299,383	$	318,148

Below Market Leases Net Of Above Market Leases [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	44,463
2018		42,991
2019		30,973
2020		23,320
2021		18,263

Other Identified Intangible Assets [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	24,427
2018		20,063
2019		15,779
2020		12,345
2021		10,957

Tenant Under Ground Leases [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)
2017	$	1,832
2018		1,832
2019		1,832
2020		1,832
2021		1,832

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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)			Interest Rate at		Balance at
			March 31, 2016		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Mortgages Payable:
	Fixed rate			4.04%	$	6,695,401	$	6,356,634
	Variable rate			2.25%		3,259,067		3,258,204
		Total		3.46%		9,954,468		9,614,838
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(110,226)		(101,125)
		Total, net			$	9,844,242	$	9,513,713
Unsecured Debt:
	Senior unsecured notes			3.68%	$	850,000	$	850,000
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(5,486)		(5,841)
		Senior unsecured notes, net				844,514		844,159
	Unsecured term loan			1.58%		375,000		187,500
	Deferred financing costs, net and other					(3,924)		(4,362)
		Unsecured term loan, net				371,076		183,138
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities			-		-		550,000
		Total, net			$	1,215,590	$	1,577,297

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Redeemable Paternership Units (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Redeemable Partnership Units [Abstract]

Summary Of Activity Of Redeemable Paternership Units [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,337,780
Net income		5,287
Other comprehensive loss		(1,288)
Distributions		(7,280)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(23,493)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(25,349)
Other, net		19,133
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,304,790
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,229,221
Net loss		(7,487)
Other comprehensive income		427
Distributions		(7,835)
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value		(14,482)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(36,524)
Other, net		14,364
Balance at March 31, 2016	$	1,177,684

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

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

(Amounts in thousands)				Securities		Pro rata share of		Interest
				available-		nonconsolidated		rate
		Total		for-sale		subsidiaries' OCI		swaps		Other
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Balance as of December 31, 2015		$	46,921	$	78,448	$	(9,319)	$	(19,368)	$	(2,840)
	OCI before reclassifications		6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			6,478		11,094		6		(4,195)		(427)
Balance as of March 31, 2016		$	53,399	$	89,542	$	(9,313)	$	(23,563)	$	(3,267)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	93,267	$	133,774	$	(8,992)	$	(25,803)	$	(5,712)
	OCI before reclassifications		(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-		-		-		-		-
Net current period OCI			(20,658)		(21,332)		157		(776)		1,293
Balance as of March 31, 2015		$	72,609	$	112,442	$	(8,835)	$	(26,579)	$	(4,419)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

Schedule of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities by Levels [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	162,091	$	162,091	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		566,696		-		-		566,696
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			116,824		59,640		-		57,184
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)			5,039		-		5,039		-
	Total assets	$	850,650	$	221,731	$	5,039	$	623,880
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			28,914		-		28,914		-
	Total liabilities	$	79,475	$	50,561	$	28,914	$	-
(Amounts in thousands)		As of December 31, 2015
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	150,997	$	150,997	$	-	$	-
Real estate fund investments (75% of which is attributable to
	noncontrolling interests)		574,761		-		-		574,761
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)			117,475		58,289		-		59,186
	Total assets	$	843,233	$	209,286	$	-	$	633,947
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)		$	50,561	$	50,561	$	-	$	-
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)			19,600		-		19,600		-
	Total liabilities	$	70,161	$	50,561	$	19,600	$	-

Non-financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	As of March 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Real estate assets (Skyline properties)	$	192,003	$	-	$	-	$	192,003

Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		As of March 31, 2016					As of December 31, 2015
		Carrying			Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value		Amount		Value
Cash equivalents		$	1,445,442		$	1,445,000	$	1,295,980	$	1,296,000
Debt:
	Mortgages payable	$	9,954,468		$	9,705,000	$	9,614,838	$	9,306,000
	Senior unsecured notes		850,000			887,000		850,000		868,000
	Unsecured term loan		375,000			375,000		187,500		187,500
	Unsecured revolving credit facilities		-			-		550,000		550,000
	Total	$	11,179,468	(1)	$	10,967,000	$	11,202,338	$	10,911,500
(1)	Excludes $119,636 of deferred financing costs, net and other.

Real Estate Fund [Member]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]

				Weighted Average
		Range		(based on fair value of investments)
Unobservable Quantitative Input		March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015	March 31, 2016	December 31, 2015
	Discount rates	12.0% to 14.9%	12.0% to 14.9%	13.5%	13.6%
	Terminal capitalization rates	4.8% to 6.1%	4.8% to 6.1%	5.4%	5.5%

Summary of Changes in Level 3 Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	574,761	$	513,973
Purchases		-		95,000
Dispositions / distributions		(14,676)		(72,186)
Net unrealized gains		6,189		16,213
Net realized gains		422		1,426
Ending balance	$	566,696	$	554,426

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

Summary of Changes in Level 3 Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Beginning balance	$	59,186	$	63,315
Purchases		1,166		624
Sales		(1,372)		(438)
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain		(1,907)		1,335
Other, net		111		-
Ending balance	$	57,184	$	64,836

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Fee and Other Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Fee And Other Income Tables [Abstract]

Fee and Other Income (Table)

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
BMS cleaning fees	$	18,146	$	22,633
Management and leasing fees		4,799		4,192
Lease termination fees		2,405		3,747
Other income		8,620		9,035
	$	33,970	$	39,607

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Interest and Other Investment Income, Net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Interest and Other Investment Income, Net [Abstract]

Interest And Other Investment Income, Net [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
Dividends on marketable securities		$	3,215	$	3,203
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan (1)			(1,938)		2,859
Interest on loans receivable			748		2,824
Other, net			1,493		1,906
		$	3,518	$	10,792
(1)	This (loss) income is entirely offset by the income (expense) resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liability, which is included in "general and administrative" expense.

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Interest and Debt Expense (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]

Interest And Debt Expense [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Interest expense	$	100,295	$	95,328
Amortization of deferred financing costs		9,265		7,456
Capitalized interest and debt expense		(9,071)		(11,110)
	$	100,489	$	91,674

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(Loss) Income Per Class A Unit (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Income Per Class A Unit [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Per Class A Unit Basic And Diluted [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)			For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
Numerator:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of income attributable
		to noncontrolling interests	$	(102,002)	$	93,185
	Income from discontinued operations			716		16,179
	Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.			(101,286)		109,364
	Preferred unit distributions			(20,412)		(19,496)
	Net (loss) income attributable to Class A unitholders			(121,698)		89,868
	Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities			(772)		(749)
	Numerator for basic and diluted (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(122,470)	$	89,119
Denominator:
	Denominator for basic (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average units			200,072		198,675
	Effect of dilutive securities(1):
		Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards		-		2,074
	Denominator for diluted (loss) income per Class A unit – weighted average
		units and assumed conversions		200,072		200,749
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.37
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.45
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:
	(Loss) income from continuing operations, net		$	(0.61)	$	0.36
	Income from discontinued operations, net			-		0.08
	Net (loss) income per Class A unit		$	(0.61)	$	0.44
(1)	The effect of dilutive securities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 excludes an aggregate of 1,867 and 76 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Segment Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Information [Table Text Block]

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	613,037	$	410,825		$	128,012		$	74,200
Total expenses				613,317		269,595			256,565			87,157
Operating income (loss)				(280)		141,230			(128,553)			(12,957)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(4,240)		(3,563)			(2,043)			1,366
Income from real estate fund investments				11,284		-			-			11,284
Interest and other investment income, net				3,518		1,115			58			2,345
Interest and debt expense				(100,489)		(54,586)			(15,935)			(29,968)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			714		-			-			714
Income (loss) before income taxes				(89,493)		84,196			(146,473)			(27,216)
Income tax expense				(2,831)		(959)			(264)			(1,608)
Income (loss) from continuing operations				(92,324)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,824)
Income from discontinued operations				716		-			-			716
Net income				(91,608)		83,237			(146,737)			(28,108)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests				(9,678)		(3,429)			-			(6,249)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado				(101,286)		79,808			(146,737)			(34,357)
Interest and debt expense(2)				126,120		71,198			19,406			35,516
Depreciation and amortization(2)				174,811		108,403			42,681			23,727
Income tax expense(2)				3,261		1,090			265			1,906
EBITDA(1)			$	202,906	$	260,499	(3)	$	(84,385)	(4)	$	26,792	(5)

(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
			Total		New York			Washington, DC			Other
Total revenues			$	606,802	$	399,513		$	133,968		$	73,321
Total expenses				439,088		252,760			92,997			93,331
Operating income (loss)				167,714		146,753			40,971			(20,010)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities				(2,743)		(5,663)			131			2,789
Income from real estate fund investments				24,089		-			-			24,089
Interest and other investment income, net				10,792		1,862			13			8,917
Interest and debt expense				(91,674)		(45,351)			(18,160)			(28,163)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially
	owned assets			1,860		-			-			1,860
Income (loss) before income taxes				110,038		97,601			22,955			(10,518)
Income tax expense				(971)		(943)			674			(702)
Income (loss) from continuing operations				109,067		96,658			23,629			(11,220)
Income from discontinued operations				16,179		-			-			16,179
Net income				125,246		96,658			23,629			4,959
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests				(15,882)		(1,506)			-			(14,376)
Net income attributable to Vornado				109,364		95,152			23,629			(9,417)
Interest and debt expense(2)				114,675		58,667			21,512			34,496
Depreciation and amortization(2)				156,450		94,124			40,752			21,574
Income tax expense (2)				(739)		1,002			(2,636)			895
EBITDA(1)			$	379,750	$	248,945	(3)	$	83,257	(4)	$	47,548	(5)
See notes on the following page.

Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)	EBITDA represents "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." We consider EBITDA a non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
(2)	Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax expense (benefit) in the reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.
(3)	The elements of "New York" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office(a)		$	152,729	$	154,309
	Retail			93,323		81,305
	Residential			6,350		5,050
	Alexander's			11,569		10,407
	Hotel Pennsylvania			(3,472)		(2,126)
		Total New York	$	260,499	$	248,945
	(a)	2015 includes $3,540 of EBITDA from 20 Broad Street which was sold in December 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $150,769.
(4)	The elements of "Washington, DC" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Office, excluding the Skyline properties (a)		$	61,988	$	67,385
	Skyline properties			5,092		6,055
	Skyline properties impairment loss			(160,700)		-
		Total Office		(93,620)		73,440
	Residential			9,235		9,817
		Total Washington, DC	$	(84,385)	$	83,257
	(a)	2015 includes $1,923 of EBITDA from 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue which was sold in September 2015. Excluding this item, EBITDA was $65,462.

Details of Other EBITDA [Table Text Block]

Notes to preceding tabular information - continued:
(5)	The elements of "Other" EBITDA are summarized below.
	(Amounts in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2016		2015
	Our share of real estate fund investments:
		Income before net realized/unrealized gains	$	2,231	$	1,614
		Net realized/unrealized gains on investments		1,561		5,548
		Carried interest		1,519		3,388
	Total			5,311		10,550
	theMART (including trade shows)			23,028		21,041
	555 California Street			11,615		12,401
	India real estate ventures			1,319		1,841
	Other investments			12,322		6,759
				53,595		52,592
	Corporate general and administrative expenses(a) (b)			(30,606)		(35,942)
	Investment income and other, net(a)			6,975		8,762
	Acquisition and transaction related costs			(4,607)		(1,981)
	UE and residual retail properties discontinued operations(c)			721		22,257
	Net gain on sale of residential condominiums			714		1,860
			$	26,792	$	47,548
	(a)	The amounts in these captions (for this table only) exclude the results of the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan of $1,938 loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $2,859 income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	(b)	The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a cumulative catch up of $4,542 from the acceleration of recognition of compensation expense related to the modification of the 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans.
	(c)	The three months ended March 30, 2015 includes $22,645 of transaction costs related to the spin-off of our strip shopping centers and malls.

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Organization (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership	93.60%

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Real Estate Fund Investments (Narratives) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) Investments	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of Real Estate Fund investments (in US Dollars)	$ 566,696	$ 574,761
Real Estate Fund Joint Venture [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Equity method ownership percentage	75.30%
Co Investment [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Equity method ownership percentage	24.70%
Real Estate Fund [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of Real Estate Fund investments (in US Dollars)	$ 566,696
Term of the Fund, years	8 years
Investment period for commitments of the Fund, years	3 years
Number Of Investments Held By Fund | Investments	6
Excess of fair value over cost	$ 200,549
Unfunded Commitments Of Fund	102,212
Vornado Realty Trust [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Unfunded Commitments Of Fund	$ 25,553

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Real Estate Fund Investments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Details Of Income From Real Estate Funds [Abstract]
Income from real estate fund investments	$ 11,284	$ 24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9,678)	(15,882)
Fee And Other Income	33,970	39,607
Real Estate Fund [Member]
Details Of Income From Real Estate Funds [Abstract]
Net investment income	4,673	6,450
Net realized gains on exited investments	14,676	24,705
Previously recorded unrealized gains on exited investments	(14,254)	(23,279)
Net unrealized gains on held investments	6,189	16,213
Income from real estate fund investments	11,284	24,089
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,973)	(13,539)
Income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	5,311	10,550
Fee And Other Income	$ 760	$ 704

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Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	$ 162,091	$ 150,997
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	72,549	72,549
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	89,542	78,448
Lexington Realty Trust [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	158,833	147,752
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	72,549	72,549
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	86,284	75,203
Other Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	3,258	3,245
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	$ 3,258	$ 3,245

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	$ 1,553,250		$ 1,550,422
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	(4,240)	$ (2,405)
Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	$ (4,240)	(2,743)
Alexanders Inc [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity method ownership percentage	32.40%
Equity in net income or earnings	$ 6,937	5,594
Management, leasing and development fees	1,725	2,097
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	128,264		133,568
Alexanders Inc [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	8,662	7,691
India real estate ventures [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	48,037		48,310
India real estate ventures [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	$ (686)	(109)
India real estate ventures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity method ownership percentage	4.10%
India real estate ventures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity method ownership percentage	36.50%
Partially owned office buildings [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	$ 869,233		909,782
Partially owned office buildings [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	$ (14,249)	(9,296)
Urban Edge Properties [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity method ownership percentage	5.40%
Equity in net income or earnings	$ 876	0
Management fees	209	584
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	26,227		25,351
Urban Edge Properties [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	$ 1,085	584
PREIT Associates [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity method ownership percentage	8.10%
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	$ 128,068		133,375
PREIT Associates [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	(4,288)	0
Other equity method investments [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Carrying amount of investments in partially owned entities	353,421		$ 300,036
Other equity method investments [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Our share of Net (Loss) Income	$ 5,236	$ (1,613)

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities (Alexander's Inc.) (Details) - Alexanders Inc [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Equity Method Investments And Income From Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Ownership common shares, investee (in shares) | shares	1,654,068
Equity method ownership percentage	32.40%
Closing share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 380.55
Equity Method Investment Market Value	$ 629,456
Excess of investee's fair value over carrying amount	501,192
Excess of investee's carrying amount over equity in net assets	$ 40,162

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities (Urban Edge Properties and PREIT Associates L.P.) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating Partnership Units Received From Buyer | shares	6,250,000
Equity method ownership percentage	8.10%
Closing share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 21.85
Equity Method Investment fair Value	$ 136,563
Excess of investee's fair value over carrying amount	8,495
Excess of investee's carrying amount over equity in net assets	$ 64,827
Urban Edge Properties [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating Partnership Units Received From Buyer | shares	5,717,184
Equity method ownership percentage	5.40%
Closing share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.84
Equity Method Investment fair Value	$ 147,732
Excess of investee's fair value over carrying amount	$ 121,505

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Investments in Partially Owned Entities (One Park, NY Mezzanine Loan) (Details) ft² in Thousands			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 17, 2016 USD ($) Extensions	Mar. 07, 2016 USD ($) ft²	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Notes And Loans Payable			$ 9,844,242,000		$ 9,513,713,000
Net gains on sale of real estate			$ 0	$ 10,867,000
One Park Avenue [Member] | Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method ownership percentage		55.00%
One Park Avenue [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Office Building [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Square Footage Of Real Estate Property | ft²		947
One Park Avenue [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Mortgage loan at 4.995% Matures 2016 [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Notes And Loans Payable		$ 250,000,000
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)		4.995%
One Park Avenue [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Mortgage Loan at 2.19% Maturing March 2021 [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Notes And Loans Payable		$ 300,000,000
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)			2.19%
One Park Avenue [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Mortgage Loan at 2.19% Maturing March 2021 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Spread Over LIBOR (in percentage)		1.75%
Mezzanine Loan New York [Member] | Vornado Realty Trust [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Our share of remaining commitment			$ 3,920,000
Mezzanine Loan New York [Member] | Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method ownership percentage	33.30%
Notes And Loans Payable	$ 138,240,000
Remaining committment			11,760,000
Subordinated Debt			$ 350,000,000
Mezzanine Loan New York [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Mezzanine Loan Maturing November 2016 [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number Of Extensions Available | Extensions	2
Length Of Extension Available	3 months
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)			9.32%
Mezzanine Loan New York [Member] | Joint Venture [Member] | Mezzanine Loan Maturing November 2016 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Spread Over LIBOR (in percentage)	8.875%

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Dispositions (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Dispositions [Abstract]
Real Estate, Net	$ 29,517		$ 29,561
Other Assets	6,997		7,459
Assets related to discontinued operations	36,514		37,020
Other Liabilities	12,902		12,470
Liabilities related to discontinued operations	12,902		$ 12,470
Income from discontinued operations:
Total revenues	1,182	$ 20,296
Total expenses	466	13,373
Income from discontinued operations before gain on sale of real estate	716	6,923
Transaction related costs (primarily UE Spin off)	0	(22,645)
Net gain on sale of lease position in Geary Street, CA	0	21,376
Net gains on sale of real estate	0	10,867
Impairment losses	0	(256)
Pretax income from discontinued operations	716	16,265
Income tax expense	0	(86)
Income from Discontinued Operations	716	16,179
Cash flows related to discontinued Operations:
Cash flows from operating activities, discontinued operations	1,654	(36,672)
Cash flows from investing activities, discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 310,069

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Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	$ 406,482		$ 415,261
Accumulated amortization	(188,094)		(187,360)
Net	218,388		227,901
Gross amount	607,241		643,488
Accumulated amortization	(307,858)		(325,340)
Net	299,383		$ 318,148
Below Market Leases Net Of Above Market Leases [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	17,507	$ 12,450
2017	44,463
2018	42,991
2019	30,973
2020	23,320
2021	18,263
Other Identified Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	7,793	6,185
2017	24,427
2018	20,063
2019	15,779
2020	12,345
2021	10,957
Tenant Under Ground Leases [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	458	$ 458
2017	1,832
2018	1,832
2019	1,832
2020	1,832
2021	$ 1,832

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Debt (Narratives) (Details) ft² in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 08, 2016 USD ($) ft²	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 15, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages payable, net		$ 9,844,242,000			$ 9,513,713,000
Net proceeds from borrowings		887,500,000	$ 800,000,000
Asset Impairment Charges		160,700,000	$ 256,000
Skyline Properties [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 160,700,000
Skyline Properties [Member] | Mortgage Special Servicer [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages payable, gross				$ 678,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 770 Broadway [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)		2.19%
Notes And Loans Payable Refinanced Amount (in US Dollars)	$ 700,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	Libor
Square Footage Of Real Estate Property | ft²	1,158
Debt Term	5 years
Net proceeds from borrowings	$ 330,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 770 Broadway [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread Over LIBOR (in percentage)	1.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | 770 Broadway [Member] | Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	2.56%
Debt Term		4 years 6 months
Secured Debt [Member] | 770 Broadway [Member] | Mortgage Maturing March 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	5.65%
Mortgages payable, net	$ 353,000,000

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Debt (Summary of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs, net and other	$ (119,636)
Total, net	9,844,242	$ 9,513,713
Senior unsecured notes, net	844,514	844,159
Unsecured term loan, net	371,076	183,138
Unsecured revolving credit facilities	0	550,000
Unsecured Debt And Revolving Credit Facility	1,215,590	1,577,297
Mortgages Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages payable, gross	9,954,468	9,614,838
Deferred financing costs, net and other	$ (110,226)	(101,125)
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	3.46%
Mortgages Payable [Member] | Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages payable, gross	$ 6,695,401	6,356,634
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	4.04%
Mortgages Payable [Member] | Variable Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgages payable, gross	$ 3,259,067	3,258,204
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	2.25%
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs, net and other	$ (5,486)	(5,841)
Unsecured debt, gross	$ 850,000	850,000
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	3.68%
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs, net and other	$ (3,924)	(4,362)
Unsecured debt, gross	$ 375,000	187,500
Interest Rate, End of Period (in percentage)	1.58%
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured revolving credit facilities	$ 0	$ 550,000

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Redeemable Paternership Units (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Redeemable Partnership Units Table [Abstract]
Redeemable Partnership Units, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount	$ 1,172,256		$ 1,223,793
Redeemable Partnership Units Rollforward [Abstract]
Balance at January 1	1,229,221	$ 1,337,780
Net income (loss)	(7,487)	5,287
Other comprehensive income (loss)	427	(1,288)
Distributions	(7,835)	(7,280)
Other, net	14,364	19,133
Balance at March 31	1,177,684	1,304,790
Capital Unit Class A [Member]
Redeemable Partnership Units Table [Abstract]
Redeemable Partnership Units, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount	1,172,256		1,223,793
Redeemable Partnership Units Rollforward [Abstract]
Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value	(14,482)	(23,493)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value	(36,524)	$ (25,349)
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Unit [Member]
Redeemable Partnership Units Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of Series G convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units	$ 50,561		$ 50,561

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance	$ 46,921	$ 93,267
OCI before reclassifications	6,478	(20,658)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	6,478	(20,658)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance	53,399	72,609
Interest rate Swaps [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance	(19,368)	(25,803)
OCI before reclassifications	(4,195)	(776)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	(4,195)	(776)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance	(23,563)	(26,579)
Securities available for sale [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance	78,448	133,774
OCI before reclassifications	11,094	(21,332)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	11,094	(21,332)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance	89,542	112,442
Pro Rata Share Of Non Consolidated Subsidiaries Oci [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance	(9,319)	(8,992)
OCI before reclassifications	6	157
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	6	157
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance	(9,313)	(8,835)
Other [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance	(2,840)	(5,712)
OCI before reclassifications	(427)	1,293
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	(427)	1,293
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance	$ (3,267)	$ (4,419)

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Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 3,966,853
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities	2,458,554
Non Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 361,921	$ 379,939

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Fair Value Measurements (Narratives) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) Investments	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Real estate fund investments	$ 566,696	$ 574,761
Real Estate Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number Of Investments Held By Fund | Investments	6
Real estate fund investments	$ 566,696
Excess of fair value over cost	$ 200,549
Real Estate Fund [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Anticipated Investment Holding Period	1 year 3 months 18 days
Real Estate Fund [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Anticipated Investment Holding Period	4 years 9 months 18 days

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities	$ 162,091	$ 150,997
Real estate fund investments	566,696	574,761
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities	162,091	150,997
Real estate fund investments	566,696	574,761
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)	116,824	117,475
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)	5,039
Total assets	850,650	843,233
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	50,561	50,561
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	28,914	19,600
Total liabilities	$ 79,475	$ 70,161
Other Partners Ownership Interest In Real Estate Fund (in percentage)	75.00%	75.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Real Estate, Net at Fair Value	$ 192,003
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities	162,091	$ 150,997
Real estate fund investments	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)	59,640	58,289
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)	0
Total assets	221,731	209,286
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	50,561	50,561
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	0	0
Total liabilities	50,561	50,561
Fair Value Inputs Level 2 Member | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities	0	0
Real estate fund investments	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)	0	0
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)	5,039
Total assets	5,039	0
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	0	0
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	28,914	19,600
Total liabilities	28,914	19,600
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities	0	0
Real estate fund investments	566,696	574,761
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)	57,184	59,186
Interest rate swap (included in other assets)	0
Total assets	623,880	633,947
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	0	0
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)	0	0
Total liabilities	0	$ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Real Estate, Net at Fair Value	$ 192,003

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Real Estate Fund [Member]
Unobservable Quantitative Input [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 574,761	$ 513,973	$ 513,973
Purchases	0	95,000
Sales/Dispositions/distributions	(14,676)	(72,186)
Net unrealized gains	6,189	16,213
Net realized gains	422	1,426
Ending balance	$ 566,696	554,426	$ 574,761
Real Estate Fund [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Quantitative Input [Abstract]
Discount rates	12.00%		12.00%
Capitalization rate	4.80%		4.80%
Real Estate Fund [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Quantitative Input [Abstract]
Discount rates	14.90%		14.90%
Capitalization rate	6.10%		6.10%
Real Estate Fund [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Quantitative Input [Abstract]
Discount rates	13.50%		13.60%
Capitalization rate	5.40%		5.50%
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Unobservable Quantitative Input [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 59,186	63,315	$ 63,315
Purchases	1,166	624
Sales/Dispositions/distributions	(1,372)	(438)
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain	(1,907)	1,335
Other, net	111	0
Ending balance	$ 57,184	$ 64,836	$ 59,186

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt, Total	$ 844,514	$ 844,159
Deferred financing costs, net and other	119,636
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured debt, gross	850,000	850,000
Deferred financing costs, net and other	5,486	5,841
Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured debt, gross	375,000	187,500
Deferred financing costs, net and other	3,924	4,362
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	1,445,442	1,295,980
Mortgages payable, gross	9,954,468	9,614,838
Unsecured revolving credit facilities	0	550,000
Total debt	11,179,468	11,202,338
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt, Total	850,000	850,000
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured debt, gross	375,000	187,500
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	1,445,000	1,296,000
Mortgages payable, gross	9,705,000	9,306,000
Unsecured revolving credit facilities	0	550,000
Total debt	10,967,000	10,911,500
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt, Total	887,000	868,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unsecured debt, gross	$ 375,000	$ 187,500

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Incentive Compensation Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Expense	$ 14,571	$ 20,142

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Fee and Other Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Fee And Other Income [Line Items]
BMS cleaning fees	$ 18,146	$ 22,633
Management and leasing fees	4,799	4,192
Lease termination fees	2,405	3,747
Other income	8,620	9,035
Fee and other income	33,970	39,607
Interstate Properties [Member]
Fee And Other Income [Line Items]
Management and leasing fees	$ 134	$ 139

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Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Interest and Other Investment Income, Net [Abstract]
Dividends on marketable securities	$ 3,215	$ 3,203
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan	(1,938)	2,859
Interest on loans receivable	748	2,824
Other, net	1,493	1,906
Interest and other investment (loss) income, net	$ 3,518	$ 10,792

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Interest and Debt Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 100,295	$ 95,328
Amortization of deferred financing costs	9,265	7,456
Capitalized interest and debt expense	(9,071)	(11,110)
Interest and Debt Expense, Total	$ 100,489	$ 91,674

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(Loss) Income Per Class A Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Per Class A Unit [Abstract]
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (102,002)	$ 93,185
Income from discontinued operations	716	16,179
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(101,286)	109,364
Preferred unit distributions	(20,412)	(19,496)
Net (loss) income attributable to Class A unitholders	(121,698)	89,868
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities	(772)	(749)
Numerator for basic and diluted (loss) income per Class A unit	$ (122,470)	$ 89,119
Denominator for basic (loss) income per Class A unit - weighted average units	200,072	198,675
Effect of dilutive securities - Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards	0	2,074
Denominator for diluted (loss) income per Class A unit - weighted average units and assumed conversions	200,072	200,749
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC:
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.37
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per unit)	0	0.08
Net (loss) income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	(0.61)	0.45
(LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED:
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net (in dollars per unit)	(0.61)	0.36
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per unit)	0	0.08
Net (loss) income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.61)	$ 0.44

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(Loss) Income Per Class A Unit (Parentheticals) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Per Class A Unit [Abstract]
Weighted average Class A unit equivalents of excluded dilutive securities due to anti-dilutive effect	1,867	76

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantees and master leases	$ 481,000,000
Outstanding letters of credit	32,540,000
Commitment To Fund Additional Capital To Partially Owned Entities	80,000,000
Construction Committment	810,700,000
NBCR Losses [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance limit per occurrence	2,000,000,000
Insurance Limit Aggregate Value	$ 2,000,000,000
Federal government deductible, percentage of balance of a covered loss	84.00%
Earthquake California Properties [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance limit per occurrence	$ 180,000,000
Vornado deductible, percentage of property value	5.00%
All Risk And Rental Value [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance limit per occurrence	$ 2,000,000,000
General Liability [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance limit per occurrence	300,000,000
Insurance Limit Per Property	300,000,000
Terrorism Acts [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance limit per occurrence	$ 4,000,000,000
Insurance Coverage End Date	December 2020
Insurance Limit Aggregate Value	$ 4,000,000,000
PPIC [Member] | NBCR Losses [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance deductible	$ 2,400,000
Insurance Deductible Percentage Of Balance Of Covered Loss	16.00%

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Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 613,037	$ 606,802
Total expenses	613,317	439,088
Operating (loss) income	(280)	167,714
(Loss) income from partially owned entities	(4,240)	(2,405)
Income from real estate fund investments	11,284	24,089
Interest and other investment income, net	3,518	10,792
Interest and debt expense	(100,489)	(91,674)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets	714	1,860
(Loss) income before income taxes	(89,493)	110,038
Income tax expense	(2,831)	(971)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(92,324)	109,067
Income from discontinued operations	716	16,179
Net (loss) income	(91,608)	125,246
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(9,678)	(15,882)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(101,286)	109,364
Interest and debt expense (2)	126,120	114,675
Depreciation and amortization (2)	174,811	156,450
Income tax expense (2)	3,261	(739)
EBITDA	202,906	379,750
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
(Loss) income from partially owned entities	(4,240)	(2,743)
New York Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	410,825	399,513
Total expenses	269,595	252,760
Operating (loss) income	141,230	146,753
(Loss) income from partially owned entities	(3,563)
Interest and other investment income, net	1,115	1,862
Interest and debt expense	(54,586)	(45,351)
(Loss) income before income taxes	84,196	97,601
Income tax expense	(959)	(943)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	83,237	96,658
Income from discontinued operations		0
Net (loss) income	83,237	96,658
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(3,429)	(1,506)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	79,808	95,152
Interest and debt expense (2)	71,198	58,667
Depreciation and amortization (2)	108,403	94,124
Income tax expense (2)	1,090	1,002
EBITDA	260,499	248,945
New York Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
(Loss) income from partially owned entities		(5,663)
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	128,012	133,968
Total expenses	256,565	92,997
Operating (loss) income	(128,553)	40,971
(Loss) income from partially owned entities	(2,043)
Interest and other investment income, net	58	13
Interest and debt expense	(15,935)	(18,160)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(146,473)	22,955
Income tax expense	(264)	674
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(146,737)	23,629
Net (loss) income	(146,737)	23,629
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(146,737)	23,629
Interest and debt expense (2)	19,406	21,512
Depreciation and amortization (2)	42,681	40,752
Income tax expense (2)	265	(2,636)
EBITDA	(84,385)	83,257
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
(Loss) income from partially owned entities		131
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Total Revenues	74,200	73,321
Total expenses	87,157	93,331
Operating (loss) income	(12,957)	(20,010)
(Loss) income from partially owned entities	1,366
Income from real estate fund investments	11,284	24,089
Interest and other investment income, net	2,345	8,917
Interest and debt expense	(29,968)	(28,163)
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets	714	1,860
(Loss) income before income taxes	(27,216)	(10,518)
Income tax expense	(1,608)	(702)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(28,824)	(11,220)
Income from discontinued operations	716	16,179
Net (loss) income	(28,108)	4,959
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(6,249)	(14,376)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.	(34,357)	(9,417)
Interest and debt expense (2)	35,516	34,496
Depreciation and amortization (2)	23,727	21,574
Income tax expense (2)	1,906	895
EBITDA	$ 26,792	47,548
Other Segment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
(Loss) income from partially owned entities		$ 2,789

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Segment Information (Parentheticals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	$ 202,906	$ 379,750
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan	(1,938)	2,859
Additional Expense From Acceleration Of Vesting		4,542
Transaction Costs Spin Off	0	22,645
Corporate General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Mark-to-market (loss) income of investments in our deferred compensation plan	(1,938)	2,859
Retail Segment Strip Shopping Centers [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Transaction Costs Spin Off		22,645
New York Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	260,499	248,945
New York Segment [Member] | Alexanders Inc [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	11,569	10,407
New York Segment [Member] | Hotel Pennsylvania [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(3,472)	(2,126)
New York Segment [Member] | Residential Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	6,350	5,050
New York Segment [Member] | Retail Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	93,323	81,305
New York Segment [Member] | Office [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	152,729	154,309
New York Segment [Member] | 20 Broad Street [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization		3,540
New York Segment [Member] | New York Segment Excluding Broad Street [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization		150,769
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(84,385)	83,257
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Washington Dc Office Excluding Skyline Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	61,988	67,385
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Skyline Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	5,092	6,055
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Skyline Properties [Member] | Impairment Loss [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(160,700)	0
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Residential Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	9,235	9,817
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Office [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(93,620)	73,440
Washington DC Segment [Member] | 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization		1,923
Washington DC Segment [Member] | Washington DC Office Excluding Skyline And Pennsylvania Properties [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization		65,462
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	26,792	47,548
Other Segment [Member] | Real Estate Fund [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	5,311	10,550
Other Segment [Member] | The Mart and trade shows [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	23,028	21,041
Other Segment [Member] | 555 California Street [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	11,615	12,401
Other Segment [Member] | India real estate ventures [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	1,319	1,841
Other Segment [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	12,322	6,759
Other Segment [Member] | Corporate General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(30,606)	(35,942)
Other Segment [Member] | Investment Income and other, net [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	6,975	8,762
Other Segment [Member] | UE and residual retail properties discontinued operations [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	721	22,257
Other Segment [Member] | Acquisition and transaction related costs [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	(4,607)	(1,981)
Other Segment [Member] | Net gain on sale of marketable securities, land parcels and residential condominiums [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	714	1,860
Other Segment [Member] | Other EBITDA attributable to identifiable investments [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	53,595	52,592
Other Segment [Member] | Income before net realized/unrealized gains [Member] | Real Estate Fund [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	2,231	1,614
Other Segment [Member] | Net unrealized/realized gains on investments [Member] | Real Estate Fund [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	1,561	5,548
Other Segment [Member] | Carried Interest [Member] | Real Estate Fund [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization	$ 1,519	$ 3,388