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SCHEDULE III REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 598,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 769,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Buildings and Equipment 4,798,293us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 678,281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements      
Impairment/Write Downs (517,231)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment      
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 714,238us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand      
Buildings and Improvements 5,014,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Total 5,728,443us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 5,537,165us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 7,829,409us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 7,244,232us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation 1,030,445us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 895,059us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,007,606us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 934,170us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
2501 20th Place South, Birmingham, AL | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 10,267us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 19,604us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 511us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,002us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Total 24,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,153us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PlaceSouthBirminghamAL2501Member
     
420 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 49,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 53,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Total 55,702us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,724us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StreetNorthBirminghamAL420Member
     
Inverness Center, Birmingham, AL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 8,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 38,367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 8,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 43,174us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Total 51,699us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,214us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvernessCenterBirminghamALMember
     
785 Schilinger Road South, Mobile, AL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (3)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Total 11,269us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,747us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SchilingerRoadSouthMobileAL785Member
     
Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 22,614us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 64,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,157us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 22,614us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 75,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Total 97,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,970us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArizonaCenterPhoenixAZMember
     
4 South 84th Avenue, Tolleson, AZ | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Total 11,382us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,639us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthAvenueTollesonAZ4Member
     
One South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 26,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,762us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 30,118us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Total 33,380us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9,129us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneSouthChurchAvenueTucsonAZMember
     
Parkshore Plaza, Folsom, CA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 41,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,370us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 41,749us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,370us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 42,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Total 46,629us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,782us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkshorePlazaFolsomCAMember
     
Leased Land, Gonzalez, CA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 18,941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 18,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,885us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Total 31,825us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,276us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeasedLandGonzalezCAMember
     
Sky Park Centre, San Diego, CA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 756us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 935us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Total 9,786us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,029us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SkyParkCentreSanDiegoCAMember
     
Sorrento Valley Business Park, San Diego, CA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Total 17,575us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,951us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SorrentoValleyBusinessParkSanDiegoCAMember
     
1921 E. Alton Avenue, Santa Ana, CA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 10,158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Total 11,522us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,908us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EAltonAvenueSantaAnaCA1921Member
     
9110 East Nichols Avenue, Centennial, CO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 14,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Total 20,286us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,739us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastNicholsAvenueCentennialCO9110Member
     
7450 Campus Drive, Colorado Springs, CO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 249us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Total 9,481us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 962us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CampusDriveColoradoSpringsCO7450Member
     
1225 Seventeenth Street, Denver, CO | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 22,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 110,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 22,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 122,706us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Total 145,106us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17,456us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SeventeenthStreetDenverCO1225Member
     
5073, 5075, & 5085 S. Syracuse Street, Denver, CO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 58,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 58,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Total 63,610us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,871us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SSyracuseStreetDenverCO5073Member
     
1601 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont, CO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 24,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 28,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Total 32,355us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,166us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DryCreekDriveLongmontCO1601Member
     
129 Worthington Ridge Road, Berlin, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,409us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (7,088)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,138us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Total 5,252us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 714us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WorthingtonRidgeRoadBerlinCT129Member
     
97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,960us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 30us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,407us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Total 15,350us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,555us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NewberryRoadEastWindsorCT97Member
     
185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 15,930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 60,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 15,930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 62,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Total 78,098us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,247us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AsylumStreetHartfordCT185Member
     
599 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Total 8,092us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,938us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkwayMeridenCT599Member
     
33 Stiles Lane, North Haven, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,132us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,654)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,994us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Total 9,793us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,949us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_StilesLaneNorthHavenCT33Member
     
181 Marsh Hill Road, Orange, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 581us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,523us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Total 10,794us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,659us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarshHillRoadOrangeCT181Member
     
101 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,301us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,398)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,269us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Total 1,423us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesRoadWallingfordCT101Member
     
15 Sterling Drive, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,010us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,792)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,666us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Total 4,805us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 116us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SterlingDriveWallingfordCT15Member
     
35 Thorpe Avenue, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 10,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (5,431)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,984us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Total 6,502us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 185us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThorpeAvenueWallingfordCT35Member
     
50 Barnes Industrial Road North, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,472)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,865us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Total 11,404us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,457us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadNorthWallingfordCT50Member
     
5-9 Barnes Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Total 3,510us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 547us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BarnesIndustrialRoadWallingfordCT5To9Member
     
860 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (915)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,313us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Total 3,850us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 919us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMainStreetWallingfordCT860Member
     
One Barnes Industrial Road South, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (691)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Total 2,366us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 466us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneBarnesIndustrialRoadSouthWallingfordCTMember
     
Village Lane, Wallingford, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,448us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,078us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,600)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,266us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Total 4,016us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 109us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VillageLaneWallingfordCTMember
     
100 Northfield Drive, Windsor, CT | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 11,212us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,093)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Total 13,286us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,234us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthfieldDriveWindsorCT100Member
     
1250 H Street, NW, Washington, DC | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 5,975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 53,778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,272us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 5,975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 59,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Total 65,025us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 24,069us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_HStreetNWWashingtonDC1250Member
     
Georgetown-Green and Harris Buildings, Washington, DC | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 24,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 35,979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 44us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 24,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 36,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Total 60,023us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,797us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgetownGreenAndHarrisBuildingsWashingtonDCMember
     
802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,409us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 39,681us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,530us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (11,156)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 40,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Total 43,464us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 21,964us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DelawareAvenueWilmingtonDE802Member
     
6600 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 15,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 129,790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 15,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 129,790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Total 145,690us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 12,979us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMilitaryTrailBocaRatonFL6600Member
     
225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 40,059us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,480us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 43,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (29,720)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Total 20,012us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 338us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WaterStreetJacksonvilleFL225Member
     
The Exchange, Atlanta, GA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,576us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Total 17,880us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,376us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TheExchangeAtlantaGAMember
     
9040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,459us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 18,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,463us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Total 23,221us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,425us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RoswellRoadAtlantaGA9040Member
     
Executive Park, Atlanta, GA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 13,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 78,032us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (54,310)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 10,954us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,477us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Total 43,431us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 13,947us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ExecutiveParkAtlantaGAMember
     
3920 Arkwright Road, Macon, GA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,674us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 19,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,892us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,383)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Total 20,494us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,825us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ArkwrightRoadMaconGA3920Member
     
1775 West Oak Commons Court, Marietta, GA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,586us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,689)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,814us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Total 8,304us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,458us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestOakCommonsCourtMariettaGA1775Member
     
633 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,256us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,912)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Total 16,397us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,397us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AhuaStreetHonoluluHI633Member
     
625 Crane Street, Aurora, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (2)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,978)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,078us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Total 1,611us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 56us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CraneStreetAuroraIL625Member
     
905 Meridian Lake Drive, Aurora, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,586us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 52us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,069)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,431us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,878us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Total 12,309us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,609us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeridianLakeDriveAuroraIL905Member
     
1200 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 5,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 48,568us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 5,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 59,179us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Total 65,037us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 12,964us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakesideDriveBannockburnIL1200Member
     
Illinois Center, Chicago, IL | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 142,666us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 66,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 239,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 27,735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 66,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 266,878us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Total 333,635us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 23,133us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_IllinoisCenterChicagoILMember
     
600 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 34,980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 315,643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 34,980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 319,957us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Total 354,937us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 27,356us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestChicagoAvenueChicagoIL600Member
     
8750 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 77,764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 84,224us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Total 90,824us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9,137us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrynMawrAvenueChicagoIL8750Member
     
1717 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 20,186us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (16,742)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Total 8,499us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 213us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DeerfieldRoadDeerfieldIL1717Member
     
1955 West Field Court, Lake Forest, IL | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,258us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,954)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Total 11,925us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,025us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestFieldCourtLakeForestIL1955Member
     
11350 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 667us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,815us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (5,415)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,451us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Total 2,721us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 125us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthMeridianStreetCarmelIN11350Member
     
101-115 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 60,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 7,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 81,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Total 89,120us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 20,875us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WWashingtonStreetIndianapolisIN101To115Member
     
111 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 116,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 9,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 158,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 9,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 163,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Total 172,769us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,737us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MonumentCircleIndianapolisIN111Member
     
5015 S. Water Circle, Wichita, KS | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,029us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Total 5,874us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 731us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SWaterCircleWichitaKS5015Member
     
701 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 9,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 78,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,971us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 9,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 88,511us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Total 97,611us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 7,252us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PoydrasStreetNewOrleansLA701Member
     
109 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 30,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 41,889us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Total 45,057us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17,245us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrooklineAvenueBostonMA109Member
     
Adams Place, Braintree/Quincy, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,145us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 27,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (20,532)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Total 19,775us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 853us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_AdamsPlaceBraintreeQuincyMAMember
     
Cabot Business Park, Mansfield, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 23,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (17,038)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Total 14,728us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 556us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkMansfieldMAMember
     
Cabot Business Park Land, Mansfield, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Total 1,033us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CabotBusinessParkLandMansfieldMAMember
     
2300 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 774us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,815us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,036)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 678us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Total 7,144us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,419us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownColonyDriveQuincyMA2300Member
     
Myles Standish Industrial Park, Taunton, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,013us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,728us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,214us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,077)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,192us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Total 7,878us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 135us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MylesStandishIndustrialParkTauntonMAMember
     
340 Thompson Road, Webster, MA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 39us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,873us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Total 3,188us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,270us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThompsonRoadWebsterMA340Member
     
100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Total 16,361us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,870us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD100Member
     
111 Market Place, Baltimore, MD | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,328us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 54,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 15,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,328us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 69,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Total 76,043us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 21,931us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketPlaceBaltimoreMD111Member
     
25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,830us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 22,996us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,677us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,830us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 35,673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Total 38,503us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 11,158us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SCharlesStreetBaltimoreMD25Member
     
820 W. Diamond, Gaithersburg, MD | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 18,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 28,911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Total 33,372us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 10,230us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WDiamondGaithersburgMD820Member
     
6710 Oxon Hill, Oxon Hill, MD | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,181us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,300)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Total 17,532us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 7,032us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OxonHillOxonHillMD6710Member
     
Danac Stiles Business Park, Rockville, MD | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 62,572us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (10,480)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,595us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 58,981us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Total 65,576us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17,078us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_DanacStilesBusinessParkRockvilleMDMember
     
East Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,760us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 46,988us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,760us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 48,285us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Total 55,045us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,528us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastEisenhowerParkwayAnnArborMIMember
     
8800 Queen Avenue South, Bloomington, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,898us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 17,081us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (7,378)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,788us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Total 13,639us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 331us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_QueenAvenueSouthBloomingtonMN8800Member
     
2250 Pilot Knob Road, Mendota Heights, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,996us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Total 6,529us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,394us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PilotKnobRoadMendotaHeightsMN2250Member
     
9800 Shelard Parkway, Plymouth, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,433)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Total 5,284us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,378us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayPlymouthMN9800Member
     
Rosedale Corporate Plaza, Roseville, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 16,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,938us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Total 27,548us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,775us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RosedaleCorporatePlazaRosevilleMNMember
     
411 Farwell Avenue, South St. Paul, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 10,451us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,595us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,304us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Total 16,349us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,035us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FarwellAvenueSouthStPaulMN411Member
     
6200 Glenn Carlson Drive, St. Cloud, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,950us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,803us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,950us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,803us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Total 15,753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,811us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlennCarlsonDriveStCloudMN6200Member
     
1000 Shelard Parkway, St. Louis Park, MN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,254us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (835)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Total 7,892us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,017us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShelardParkwayStLouisParkMN1000Member
     
525 Park Street, St. Paul, MN | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,777us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Total 8,472us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,104us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParkStreetStPaulMN525Member
     
1900 Meyer Drury Drive, Arnold, MO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 838us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Total 8,610us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,039us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MeyerDruryDriveArnoldMO1900Member
     
4700 Belleview Avenue, Kansas City, MO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,097us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Total 6,637us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 793us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BelleviewAvenueKansasCityMO4700Member
     
131-165 West Ninth Street, N. Kansas City, MO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Total 1,753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 200us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WestNinthStreetNKansasCityMO131To165Member
     
12655 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,760us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,801us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,779us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Total 14,580us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,016us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OliveBoulevardStLouisMO12655Member
     
1285 Fern Ridge Parkway, St. Louis, MO | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 903us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,503)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Total 6,497us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,497us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FernRidgeParkwayStLouisMO1285Member
     
300 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 37,073us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 38,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Total 40,759us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,322us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthGreeneStreetGreensboroNC300Member
     
7-9 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,709us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,191us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (9,087)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,309us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Total 7,225us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 442us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VreelandRoadFlorhamParkNJ79Member
     
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 134,199us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 134,801us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Total 134,801us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 18,206us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RiverStreetHobokenNJ111Member
     
5 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,650us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 351us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,298)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Total 14,428us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,363us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ParagonDriveMontvaleNJ5Member
     
1000 Voorhees Drive and 333 and 400 Laurel Oak Drive, Voorhees, NJ | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (9,829)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Total 8,358us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 358us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VoorheesDrive1000and333andLaurelOakDrive400VoorheesNJMember
     
One Park Square, Albuquerque, NM | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 21,532us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,756us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 27,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Total 29,870us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,448us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneParkSquareAlbuquerqueNMMember
     
Widewaters Parkway, Dewitt, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 39,419us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (33,428)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Total 18,783us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 883us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WidewatersParkwayDewittNYMember
     
5062 Brittonfield Parkway, East Syracuse, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 718us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,756us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (10)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (1,700)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,174us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Total 3,764us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 74us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BrittonfieldParkwayEastSyracuseNY5062Member
     
Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,538us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 55,938us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (25,814)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 4,622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 43,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Total 48,047us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,651us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WoodcliffDriveFairportNYMember
     
1601 Veterans Highway, Islandia, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 813us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (7,281)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Total 3,535us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 120us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VeteransHighwayIslandiaNY1601Member
     
Two Corporate Drive Center, Melville, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 28,395us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,625us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (26,344)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,868us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Total 11,831us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 841us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateDriveCenterMelvilleNYTwoMember
     
Interstate Place, North Syracuse, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,874us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,750)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,634us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Total 2,930us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 79us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InterstatePlaceNorthSyracuseNYMember
     
1000 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 967us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (3,295)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,641us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Total 2,955us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 91us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1000Member
     
1200 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,083us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (540)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Total 1,854us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 38us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittsfordVictorRoadPittsfordNY1200Member
     
Corporate Crossing, Pittsford, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 22,546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,088us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (12,224)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Total 14,422us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 337us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CorporateCrossingPittsfordNYMember
     
Canal View Boulevard, Rochester, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,428)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,334us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Total 11,624us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,796us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CanalViewBoulevardRochesterNYMember
     
14 Classic Street, Sherburne, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 1,250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 15us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (16)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,249us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Total 1,389us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 274us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ClassicStreetSherburneNY14Member
     
110 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,788us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 16,096us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 14,881us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (17,214)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Total 15,551us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 651us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WFayetteStreetSyracuseNY110Member
     
251 Salina Meadows Parkway, Syracuse, NY | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,748)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 335us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Total 3,048us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 124us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SalinaMeadowsParkwaySyracuseNY251Member
     
11311 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash, OH | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 883us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,175us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,561)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,844us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Total 6,617us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 213us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CornellParkDriveBlueAshOH11311Member
     
North Point Office Complex, Cleveland, OH | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 12,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 94,448us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 15,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 12,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 109,944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Total 121,944us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 18,849us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthPointOfficeComplexClevelandOHMember
     
5300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, OH | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,528us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (8,546)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,030us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Total 11,350us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 725us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KingsIslandDriveMasonOH5300Member
     
3 Crown Point Court, Sharonville, OH | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (181)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Total 10,427us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,915us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrownPointCourtSharonvilleOH3Member
     
Raintree Industrial Park, Solon, OH | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 16,620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (8,359)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,339us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,794us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Total 12,133us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 394us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RaintreeIndustrialParkSolonOHMember
     
401 Vine Street, Delmont, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Total 7,117us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 991us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VineStreetDelmontPA401Member
     
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Washington, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,872us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,816us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,091us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,225)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Total 10,554us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,404us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PennsylvaniaAvenueFortWashingtonPA515Member
     
443 Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 634us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 634us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,024us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Total 4,658us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,528us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GulphRoadKingOfPrussiaPA443Member
     
4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 51,775us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (34,439)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,667us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 37,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Total 40,820us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15,106us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthernPikeMonroevillePA4350Member
     
Cherrington Corporate Center Moon, Township, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 11,369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 39,892us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (5,440)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 11,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 52,933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Total 64,097us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 19,102us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherringtonCorporateCenterMoonTownshipPAMember
     
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 18,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 167,487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 96,002us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 18,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 263,489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Total 282,247us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 68,976us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1500Member
     
1525 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,853us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Total 11,161us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,719us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LocustStreetPhiladelphiaPA1525Member
     
1600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,462us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 111,946us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,462us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 128,266us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Total 131,728us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 51,508us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1600Member
     
16th and Race Street, Philadelphia, PA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 71,002us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,749us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs (48,329)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 5,939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 30,367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Total 36,306us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,306us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_A16thandRaceStreetPhiladelphiaPAMember
     
1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 171,498us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 24,753us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 222,775us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 50,376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 24,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 273,157us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Total 297,904us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 110,910us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MarketStreetPhiladelphiaPA1735Member
     
Foster Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 51,588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 15,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 67,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Total 73,280us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16,665us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FosterPlazaPittsburghPAMember
     
128 Crews Drive, Columbia, SC | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 4,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (4,012)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,024us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Total 3,747us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 385us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CrewsDriveColumbiaSC128Member
     
1320 Main Street, Columbia, SC | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 38,979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 53,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 53,457us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Total 55,117us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,008us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MainStreetColumbiaSC1320Member
     
111 Southchase Boulevard, Fountain Inn, SC | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,912)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Total 6,155us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,393us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthchaseBoulevardFountainInnSC111Member
     
1043 Global Avenue, Graniteville, SC | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 15,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Total 16,870us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,042us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GlobalAvenueGranitevilleSC1043Member
     
633 Frazier Drive, Franklin, TN | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 5,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 13,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (10)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 5,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Total 18,980us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,381us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_FrazierDriveFranklinTN633Member
     
775 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, TN | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 18,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Total 20,829us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,044us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RidgeLakeBoulevardMemphisTN775Member
     
1601 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 6,192us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,272us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 697us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Total 8,152us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,874us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RioGrandeStreetAustinTX1601Member
     
206 East 9th Street, Austin, TX | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 27,965us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 38,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 7,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 40,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Total 48,255us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,568us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_East9thStreetAustinTX206Member
     
4515 Seton Center Parkway, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 18,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,826us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Total 22,863us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,310us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4515Member
     
4516 Seton Center Parkway, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 18,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,027us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Total 23,325us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,717us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SetonCenterParkwayAustinTX4516Member
     
7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 14,921us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,407us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,328us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Total 21,059us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,842us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ShoalCreekBoulevardAustinTX7800Member
     
812 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 626us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Total 8,548us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,807us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SanAntonioStreetAustinTX812Member
     
8701 N. Mopac, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 14,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,511us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Total 18,253us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 6,201us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_N.MopacAustinTX8701Member
     
Bridgepoint Parkway, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,784us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 70,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 7,785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 80,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Total 88,067us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 34,829us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_BridgepointParkwayAustinTXMember
     
Lakewood on the Park, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,548us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 31,936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,548us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 33,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Total 37,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 13,597us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LakewoodOnTheParkAustinTXMember
     
Research Park, Austin, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 15,859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 60,175us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 14,551us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 18,411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 72,174us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Total 90,585us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 26,848us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ResearchParkAustinTXMember
     
9840 Gateway Boulevard North, El Paso, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (4)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Total 11,432us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,752us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GatewayBoulevardNorthElPasoTX9840Member
     
3003 South Expressway 281, Hidalgo, TX | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,480us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 15,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (9)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,480us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Total 17,004us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,805us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SouthExpressway281HidalgoTX3003Member
     
3330 N Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,289us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 811us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,032us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Total 8,843us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,100us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NWashingtonBoulevardArlingtonVA3330Member
     
6160 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk, VA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 11,083us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Total 15,287us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,087us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_KempsvilleCircleNorfolkVA6160Member
     
Thunderbolt Place, Chantilly, VA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,374us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Buildings and Equipment 12,369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Total 14,562us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 4,998us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ThunderboltPlaceChantillyVAMember
     
448 Viking Drive, Virginia Beach, VA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 682us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,431us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,443us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Total 7,556us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,664us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_VikingDriveVirginiaBeachVA448Member
     
333 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 14,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 136,412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 14,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 138,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Total 152,543us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 18,429us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA333Member
     
600 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 30,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 42,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Total 45,711us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 10,119us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_OneHundredAndEighthAvenueNEBellevueWA600Member
     
1331 North Center Parkway, Kennewick, WA | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 1,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 7,339us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (2)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 1,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,337us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Total 9,187us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,323us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_NorthCenterParkwayKennewickWA1331Member
     
100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 72,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,615us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 78,728us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Total 81,878us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9,063us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastWisconsinAvenueMilwaukeeWI100Member
     
111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 47,562us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,107us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 52,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Total 55,069us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8,919us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_EastKilbournAvenueMilwaukeeWI111Member
     
7 Modal Crescent, Canning Vale, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 9,806us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (505)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 8,171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Total 13,226us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 454us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_ModalCrescentCanningValeAustralia7Member
     
71-93 Whiteside Road, Clayton, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 9,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (3,043)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 8,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Total 15,209us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 749us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_WhitesideRoadClaytonAustralia71To93Member
     
9-13 Titanium Court, Crestmead, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 3,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1,098)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (409)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,457us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Total 5,078us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 281us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_TitaniumCourtCrestmeadAustralia9To13Member
     
16 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 7,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 9,498us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (2,386)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 6,128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,339us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Total 14,467us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 859us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia16Member
     
22 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 3,923us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 2,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Total 6,828us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 459us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_RodboroughRoadFrenchsForestAustralia22Member
     
127-161 Cherry Lane, Laverton North, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,266us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 5,220us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1,237)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,554us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Total 8,249us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 462us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CherryLaneLavertonNorthAustralia127To161Member
     
310-314 Invermay Road, Mowbray, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 431us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (919)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 56us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Buildings and Improvements (9)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Total 47us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_InvermayRoadMowbrayAustralia310To314Member
     
253-293 George Town Road, Rocherlea, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 2,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 1,331us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (574)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs (2,748)eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Buildings and Improvements (409)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Total 117us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 117us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_GeorgeTownRoadRocherleaAustralia253To293Member
     
310-320 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia | CBD        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 63,271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 104,588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (30,272)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 51,886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 85,701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Total 137,587us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9,109us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_CentralBusinessDistrictMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_PittStreetSydneyAustralia310To320Member
     
44-46 Mandarin Street, Villawood, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 6,374us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 8,179us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1,096)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 5,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Total 13,457us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 814us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_MandarinStreetVillawoodAustralia44To46Member
     
19 Leadership Way, Wangara, Australia | Suburban property        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Initial Cost to Company        
Land 4,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Buildings and Equipment 2,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (961)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Impairment/Write Downs 0eqc_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountofImpairment
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Cost Amount Carried at Close of Period        
Land 3,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,427us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Total 5,941us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation $ 247us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_SuburbanPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= eqc_LeadershipWayWangaraAustralia19Member