Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 6,667	$ 4,472	$ 10,129	$ 8,189
SL Green Operating Partnership
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 6,667	$ 4,472	$ 10,129	$ 8,189