CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net income (loss)	$ (30,844)	$ 7,340	$ (103,794)	$ (51,687)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized gain on foreign currency translation, net	0	0	0	(740)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net	566	(145)	1,342	(867)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	566	(145)	1,342	(1,607)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(30,278)	7,195	(102,452)	(53,294)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(70)	(1,006)	11,183	7,153
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lexington Realty Trust shareholders	$ (30,348)	$ 6,189	$ (91,269)	$ (46,141)