Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Class A Common Stock	Restricted Class A Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Deficit	Total Capital Trust, Inc. Shareholders' Deficit	Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 219		$ 559,411	$ (50,462)	$ (920,355)	$ (411,187)		$ (411,187)
Net income (loss)					252,740	252,740	7,400	260,140
Other comprehensive income (loss)				10,159		10,159		10,159
Allocation to noncontrolling interests			37,014			37,014	(12,623)	24,391
Restricted class A common stock earned, net of shares deferred	1	2	230			233		233
Deferred directors' compensation			94			94		94
Balance, ending at Jun. 30, 2011	220	2	596,749	(40,303)	(667,615)	(110,947)	(5,223)	(116,170)
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2011	220	2	597,049	(40,584)	(667,111)	(110,424)	(18,515)	(128,939)
Net income (loss)					68,836	68,836	75,137	143,973
Other comprehensive income (loss)				5,612		5,612	10	5,622
Deconsolidation of CT Legacy Asset				1,293		1,293		1,293
Distribution to noncontrolling interests							(7)	(7)
Restricted class A common stock earned, net of shares deferred		3	182			185		185
Deferred directors' compensation			113			113		113
Balance, ending at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 220	$ 5	$ 597,344	$ (33,679)	$ (598,275)	$ (34,385)	$ 56,625	$ 22,240