CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 5,626	$ (56,957)	$ 11,104	$ (72,950)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net	(5,503)	144	(5,559)	776
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,503)	144	(5,559)	776
Comprehensive income (loss)	123	(56,813)	5,545	(72,174)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,116)	12,699	(2,983)	11,253
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lexington Realty Trust shareholders	$ (993)	$ (44,114)	$ 2,562	$ (60,921)