Partners' Capital, Equity and Incentive Compensation Plans - Summary of Assumptions and Fair Values for Restricted Stock and Options to Purchase Shares of Class A Common Stock Granted (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 $ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of TSR units granted (in dollars per share)	79.18
Fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 9.35
Expected term (years)	5 years 6 months
Expected volatility	27.00%
Expected dividend yield	3.31%
Expected risk-free interest rates	0.61%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of FFO units and restricted stock granted (in dollars per share)	56.84
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of FFO units and restricted stock granted (in dollars per share)	65.96

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