Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income from loans and other investments:
Interest and related income	$ 117,162	$ 158,794	$ 121,971
Less: Interest and related expenses	96,974	123,963	79,794
Income from loans and other investments, net	20,188	34,831	42,177
Other revenues:
Management fees from affiliates	6,618	7,808	11,743
Incentive management fees from affiliates		733
Servicing fees	8,497	6,404	1,679
Total other revenues	15,115	14,945	13,422
Other expenses:
General and administrative	23,867	18,799	22,173
Total other expenses	23,867	18,799	22,173
Total other-than-temporary impairments of securities	(49,309)	(77,960)	(123,894)
Portion of other-than-temporary impairments of securities recognized in other comprehensive income	1,243	9,594	14,256
Impairment of goodwill			(2,235)
Impairment of real estate held-for-sale	(1,055)	(4,000)	(2,233)
Net impairments recognized in earnings	(49,121)	(72,366)	(114,106)
Recovery of (provision for) loan losses	19,326	(146,478)	(482,352)
Valuation allowance on loans held-for-sale	(1,456)	(2,119)
Gain on extinguishment of debt	271,031	3,134
Loss on sale of investments			(10,363)
Income (loss) from equity investments	3,649	3,608	(3,736)
Income (loss) before income taxes	254,865	(183,244)	(577,131)
Income tax provision (benefit)	2,546	2,100	(694)
Net income (loss)	252,319	(185,344)	(576,437)
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	5,823
Net income (loss) attributable to Capital Trust, Inc.	$ 258,142	$ (185,344)	$ (576,437)
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
Basic	$ 11.39	$ (8.28)	$ (25.76)
Diluted	$ 10.78	$ (8.28)	$ (25.76)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic	22,660,429	22,371,264	22,378,868
Diluted	23,950,425	22,371,264	22,378,868