Lease Intangibles - Schedule of Amortization of Lease Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Amortization of acquired in-place leases, Depreciation and amortization	$ 14,598	$ 26,787	$ 40,493
Amortization of above and below market leases, Increase (decrease) to rental income	$ (6,531)	$ (7,515)	$ (10,650)

Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period included under depreciation and amortization.

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