Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ (64,306)	$ (54,661)	$ (161,484)	$ 3,220
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization	(26)	(178)	(265)	(531)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities	(523)	(129)	111	499
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges	0	(284)	(490)	(877)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cumulative translation adjustment	(757)	(922)	(1,040)	808
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,306)	(1,513)	(1,684)	(101)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(65,612)	(56,174)	(163,168)	3,119
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	666	1,002	1,363	558
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc.	$ (64,946)	$ (55,172)	$ (161,805)	$ 3,677