Other Assets, net - Components of Other Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 3.8	$ 5.0

Amortization of intangible assets excluding above and below market leases.

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Balance Type:	debit
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