Contingencies (Details) (Action Styled White Plains Realty Vs Town Sports International [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 21, 2010	Feb. 07, 2007
Action Styled White Plains Realty Vs Town Sports International [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial Awards		$ 700
Additional Awards Including Interest And Costs	750
Joint Liability Amounts		$ 488

Amounts of additional awards including interest and costs granted by a court to the plaintiff in connection with a lawsuit.

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