Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 3,749	$ 2,793
SL Green Operating Partnership
Operating expenses, paid to related parties	$ 3,749	$ 2,793

Costs associated with revenues arising from an entity that is an affiliate of the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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