Lease Intangibles - Summary of Amortization Related to Deferred Leasing Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
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Estimated Net Amortization of In-Place Leases, Leasing Commissions and Tenant Relationships 2014	$ 8,956
Estimated Net Amortization of In-Place Leases, Leasing Commissions and Tenant Relationships 2015	6,776
Estimated Net Amortization of In-Place Leases, Leasing Commissions and Tenant Relationships 2016	6,625
Estimated Net Amortization of In-Place Leases, Leasing Commissions and Tenant Relationships 2017	6,390
Estimated Net Amortization of In-Place Leases, Leasing Commissions and Tenant Relationships 2018	4,550
Net Decrease (Increase) to Rental Income Related to Above and Below Market Leases 2014	34
Net Decrease (Increase) to Rental Income Related to Above and Below Market Leases 2015	369
Net Decrease (Increase) to Rental Income Related to Above and Below Market Leases 2016	402
Net Decrease (Increase) to Rental Income Related to Above and Below Market Leases 2017	464
Net Decrease (Increase) to Rental Income Related to Above and Below Market Leases 2018	$ 452

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 350

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (a)(3)

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