Investments in Partnerships - Summary of Assets and Liabilities of Unconsolidated Joint Venture (Parenthetical) (Details) - PM Gallery LP $ in Millions	Dec. 10, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%
Net discount for non-controlling interest ownership percentage	15.00%
Loss on remeasurement	$ 145.7
Other than temporary impairment on fair value of non-controlling ownership interest in joint venture	$ 2.8

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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