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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization - Schedule III (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 945,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Land and Land Estates 755,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand      
Buildings and Improvements 2,901,446us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Total 3,671,560us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 3,812,294us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 3,564,466us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 3,172,246us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 795,486us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 775,617us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 738,068us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 638,368us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Industrial Property [Member] | Anniston, Alabama [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AnnistonAlabamaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AnnistonAlabamaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AnnistonAlabamaMember
     
Total 17,972us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AnnistonAlabamaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AnnistonAlabamaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Anniston, Alabama [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Anniston, Alabama [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 24 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Anniston, Alabama [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,030us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Total 11,899us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,452us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,347us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Total 9,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,664us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 22,512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,463us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Total 26,754us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,175us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Rantoul, Illinois [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RantoulIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,304us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RantoulIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,562us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RantoulIllinoisMember
     
Total 33,866us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RantoulIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 895us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RantoulIllinoisMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Rantoul, Illinois [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Rantoul, Illinois [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Rantoul, Illinois [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 21 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Dry Ridge, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,351us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DryRidgeKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 560us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DryRidgeKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,553us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DryRidgeKentuckyMember
     
Total 13,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DryRidgeKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,144us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DryRidgeKentuckyMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Dry Ridge, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 22 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Dry Ridge, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 11,986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,868us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Total 27,758us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,870us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,862us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Total 5,214us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,605us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKYLTLIndustrialAcquiredJun05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ElizabethtownKentuckyMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Member] | Elizabethtown, KY LTL Industrial Acquired Jun-05, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hopkinsville, Kentucky [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,003us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HopkinsvilleKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HopkinsvilleKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HopkinsvilleKentuckyMember
     
Total 16,785us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HopkinsvilleKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,624us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HopkinsvilleKentuckyMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Hopkinsville, Kentucky [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hopkinsville, Kentucky [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Owensboro, Kentucky [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Total 3,258us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 782us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Owensboro, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Total 12,349us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,488us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OwensboroKentuckyMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Owensboro, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Owensboro, Kentucky [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shreveport, Louisiana [Member] | Shreveport, LA LTL Industrial Acquired Mar-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 19,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLALTLIndustrialAcquiredMar07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLALTLIndustrialAcquiredMar07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLALTLIndustrialAcquiredMar07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Total 22,700us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLALTLIndustrialAcquiredMar07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,254us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLALTLIndustrialAcquiredMar07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shreveport, Louisiana [Member] | Shreveport, LA Industrial Acquired Jun-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLAIndustrialAcquiredJun12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,078us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLAIndustrialAcquiredJun12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLAIndustrialAcquiredJun12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Total 11,212us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLAIndustrialAcquiredJun12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 932us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLAIndustrialAcquiredJun12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShreveportLouisianaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Shreveport, Louisiana [Member] | Shreveport, LA Industrial Acquired Jun-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shreveport, Louisiana [Member] | Shreveport, LA Industrial Acquired Jun-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shreveport, Louisiana [Member] | Shreveport, LA Industrial Acquired Jun-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Minneapolis, Minnesota [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MinneapolisMinnesotaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MinneapolisMinnesotaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,922us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MinneapolisMinnesotaMember
     
Total 3,808us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MinneapolisMinnesotaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 144us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MinneapolisMinnesotaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Minneapolis, Minnesota [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Minneapolis, Minnesota [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Minneapolis, Minnesota [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 29 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Byhalia, Mississippi [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 15,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ByhaliaMississippiMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ByhaliaMississippiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,483us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ByhaliaMississippiMember
     
Total 22,489us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ByhaliaMississippiMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,969us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ByhaliaMississippiMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shelby, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShelbyNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShelbyNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,862us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShelbyNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 20,283us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShelbyNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,473us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ShelbyNorthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Shelby, North Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shelby, North Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Shelby, North Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Durham, New Hampshire [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DurhamNewHampshireMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DurhamNewHampshireMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DurhamNewHampshireMember
     
Total 21,558us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DurhamNewHampshireMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,759us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DurhamNewHampshireMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | North Las Vegas, Nevada [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthLasVegasNevadaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthLasVegasNevadaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthLasVegasNevadaMember
     
Total 24,976us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthLasVegasNevadaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 421us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthLasVegasNevadaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | North Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 19 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | North Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | North Las Vegas, Nevada [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Long Island City, New York [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LongIslandCityNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LongIslandCityNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 42,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LongIslandCityNewYorkMember
     
Total 42,624us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LongIslandCityNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,200us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LongIslandCityNewYorkMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chillicothe, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChillicotheOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChillicotheOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,021us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChillicotheOhioMember
     
Total 9,756us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChillicotheOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,442us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChillicotheOhioMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Chillicothe, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chillicothe, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 26 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chillicothe, Ohio [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CincinnatiOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CincinnatiOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,784us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CincinnatiOhioMember
     
Total 9,833us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CincinnatiOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,835us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CincinnatiOhioMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Cincinnati, Ohio [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Columbus, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,580us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Total 12,570us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,783us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Glenwillow, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 15,583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlenwillowOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,228us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlenwillowOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,530us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlenwillowOhioMember
     
Total 26,758us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlenwillowOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,340us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlenwillowOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bristol, Pennsylvania [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BristolPennsylvaniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BristolPennsylvaniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BristolPennsylvaniaMember
     
Total 18,371us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BristolPennsylvaniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,461us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BristolPennsylvaniaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Bristol, Pennsylvania [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bristol, Pennsylvania [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bristol, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bristol, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chester, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChesterSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChesterSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChesterSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 10,099us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChesterSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 722us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChesterSouthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Chester, South Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chester, South Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Chester, South Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Crossville, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CrossvilleTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 545us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CrossvilleTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CrossvilleTennesseeMember
     
Total 7,544us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CrossvilleTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,159us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CrossvilleTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Crossville, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 17 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Crossville, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lewisburg, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LewisburgTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LewisburgTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,865us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LewisburgTennesseeMember
     
Total 11,038us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LewisburgTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 226us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LewisburgTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Lewisburg, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lewisburg, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lewisburg, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 18 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Eau Claire, Wisconsin [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EauClaireWisconsinMember
     
Land and Land Estates 421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EauClaireWisconsinMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EauClaireWisconsinMember
     
Total 6,011us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EauClaireWisconsinMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 556us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EauClaireWisconsinMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Eau Claire, Wisconsin [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Eau Claire, Wisconsin [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 28 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Eau Claire, Wisconsin [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lavonia, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LavoniaGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LavoniaGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LavoniaGeorgiaMember
     
Total 7,828us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LavoniaGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 505us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LavoniaGeorgiaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Lavonia, Georgia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lavonia, Georgia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lavonia, Georgia [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Industrial Acquired Feb-88 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredFeb88Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,054us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredFeb88Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,538us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredFeb88Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Total 12,592us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredFeb88Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 11,390us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredFeb88Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Industrial Acquired Feb-88 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Industrial Acquired Feb-88 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Industrial Acquired Dec-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,553us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,326us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Total 13,879us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,033us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Moody, Alabama [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MoodyAlabamaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MoodyAlabamaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MoodyAlabamaMember
     
Total 10,597us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MoodyAlabamaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,683us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MoodyAlabamaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Moody, Alabama [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Moody, Alabama [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Jacksonville, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JacksonvilleFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JacksonvilleFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,592us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JacksonvilleFloridaMember
     
Total 2,165us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JacksonvilleFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 451us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JacksonvilleFloridaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Jacksonville, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Industrial Property [Member] | Jacksonville, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Des Moines, Iowa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DesMoinesIowaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,528us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DesMoinesIowaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DesMoinesIowaMember
     
Total 15,775us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DesMoinesIowaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,367us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DesMoinesIowaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Des Moines, Iowa [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Des Moines, Iowa [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Des Moines, Iowa [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Dubuque, Iowa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DubuqueIowaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DubuqueIowaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,443us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DubuqueIowaMember
     
Total 10,495us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DubuqueIowaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,530us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DubuqueIowaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Dubuque, Iowa [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Dubuque, Iowa [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Dubuque, Iowa [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Rockford, Illinois [Member] | Rockford, IL Industrial Acquired Dec-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 371us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Total 2,944us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 604us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Rockford, Illinois [Member] | Rockford, IL Industrial Acquired Dec-06, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,289us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Total 5,798us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockfordILIndustrialAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockfordIllinoisMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Indiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthIndianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 254us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthIndianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,969us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthIndianaMember
     
Total 8,223us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthIndianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 686us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthIndianaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Indiana [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Indiana [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Indiana [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | North Berwick, Maine [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,145us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthBerwickMaineMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthBerwickMaineMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthBerwickMaineMember
     
Total 33,780us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthBerwickMaineMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,775us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NorthBerwickMaineMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | North Berwick, Maine [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | North Berwick, Maine [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Kalamazoo, Michigan [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 15,295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KalamazooMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KalamazooMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,169us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KalamazooMichiganMember
     
Total 16,111us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KalamazooMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,328us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KalamazooMichiganMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Kalamazoo, Michigan [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Kalamazoo, Michigan [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Kalamazoo, Michigan [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Total 4,445us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,103us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredAug87Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 40us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredAug87Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,236us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredAug87Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Total 2,276us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredAug87Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 700us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MarshallMIIndustrialAcquiredAug87Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MarshallMichiganMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Marshall, Michigan [Member] | Marshall, MI Industrial Acquired Aug-87 [Member] | Asset Component 4 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Michigan [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthMichiganMember
     
Total 15,904us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,641us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PlymouthMichiganMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Michigan [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Plymouth, Michigan [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Temperance, Michigan [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TemperanceMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TemperanceMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,924us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TemperanceMichiganMember
     
Total 17,964us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TemperanceMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,768us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TemperanceMichiganMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Temperance, Michigan [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Temperance, Michigan [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Temperance, Michigan [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Olive Branch, Mississippi [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OliveBranchMississippiMember
     
Land and Land Estates 198us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OliveBranchMississippiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OliveBranchMississippiMember
     
Total 10,474us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OliveBranchMississippiMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,515us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OliveBranchMississippiMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Olive Branch, Mississippi [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Olive Branch, Mississippi [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Olive Branch, Mississippi [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 67us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 1,616us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 151us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinNorthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, North Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, North Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 29 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, North Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Henderson, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HendersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,488us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HendersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,953us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HendersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 7,441us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HendersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,953us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HendersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | High Point, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HighPointNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,330us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HighPointNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HighPointNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 12,513us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HighPointNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,192us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HighPointNorthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | High Point, North Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 18 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | High Point, North Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Lumberton, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LumbertonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LumbertonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LumbertonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 12,454us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LumbertonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,101us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LumbertonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Statesville, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StatesvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 891us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StatesvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StatesvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 17,662us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StatesvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,164us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StatesvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Statesville, North Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Statesville, North Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Statesville, North Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Erwin, New York [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 8,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ErwinNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ErwinNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ErwinNewYorkMember
     
Total 12,458us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ErwinNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 951us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ErwinNewYorkMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Erwin, New York [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Erwin, New York [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Erwin, New York [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-97 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec97Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,063us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec97Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec97Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Total 5,334us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec97Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,393us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec97Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec01Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,681us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec01Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,224us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec01Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Total 8,905us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec01Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,641us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HebronOHIndustrialAcquiredDec01Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HebronOhioMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Hebron, Ohio [Member] | Hebron, OH Industrial, Acquired Dec-01 [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Streetsboro, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 17,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StreetsboroOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,441us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StreetsboroOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,092us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StreetsboroOhioMember
     
Total 27,533us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StreetsboroOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,452us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StreetsboroOhioMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Streetsboro, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Streetsboro, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Streetsboro, Ohio [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Streetsboro, Ohio [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Duncan, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DuncanSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DuncanSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,626us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DuncanSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 9,510us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DuncanSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,716us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DuncanSouthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Laurens, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LaurensSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LaurensSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,177us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LaurensSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 26,729us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LaurensSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,438us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LaurensSouthCarolinaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Laurens, South Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Laurens, South Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Laurens, South Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Collierville, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColliervilleTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColliervilleTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColliervilleTennesseeMember
     
Total 5,497us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColliervilleTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,588us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColliervilleTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Collierville, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Collierville, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Collierville, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Collierville, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 21 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinTennesseeMember
     
Total 5,673us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,172us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Franklin, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Millington, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MillingtonTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MillingtonTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MillingtonTennesseeMember
     
Total 20,106us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MillingtonTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,234us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MillingtonTennesseeMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Millington, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Millington, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Millington, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Millington, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Waxahachie, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WaxahachieTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WaxahachieTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WaxahachieTexasMember
     
Total 13,697us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WaxahachieTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,558us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WaxahachieTexasMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Waxahachie, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Waxahachie, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Waxahachie, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Winchester, Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WinchesterVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,823us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WinchesterVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WinchesterVirginiaMember
     
Total 16,099us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WinchesterVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,081us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WinchesterVirginiaMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Winchester, Virginia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Winchester, Virginia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bingen, Washington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BingenWashingtonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BingenWashingtonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BingenWashingtonMember
     
Total 18,075us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BingenWashingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 543us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_IndustrialPropertyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BingenWashingtonMember
     
Industrial Property [Member] | Bingen, Washington [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bingen, Washington [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Industrial Property [Member] | Bingen, Washington [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,831us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,892us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Total 16,723us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,715us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 589us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Total 6,971us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 663us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,066us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Total 23,981us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,331us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,081us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 16,316us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,203us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Honolulu, Hawaii [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HonoluluHawaiiMember
     
Land and Land Estates 8,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HonoluluHawaiiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HonoluluHawaiiMember
     
Total 15,622us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HonoluluHawaiiMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,529us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HonoluluHawaiiMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Honolulu, Hawaii [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Honolulu, Hawaii [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Honolulu, Hawaii [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Baltimore, Maryland [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 55,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BaltimoreMarylandMember
     
Land and Land Estates 37,564us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BaltimoreMarylandMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 156,557us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BaltimoreMarylandMember
     
Total 194,121us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BaltimoreMarylandMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 46,609us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BaltimoreMarylandMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Baltimore, Maryland [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Baltimore, Maryland [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Bridgeton, Missouri [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgetonMissouriMember
     
Land and Land Estates 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgetonMissouriMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,142us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgetonMissouriMember
     
Total 1,745us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgetonMissouriMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgetonMissouriMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 32 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Bridgewater, New Jersey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 14,118us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgewaterNewJerseyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgewaterNewJerseyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgewaterNewJerseyMember
     
Total 8,217us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgewaterNewJerseyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 225us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BridgewaterNewJerseyMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Bridgewater, New Jersey [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Bridgewater, New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Bridgewater, New Jersey [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 17,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RochesterNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RochesterNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,304us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RochesterNewYorkMember
     
Total 5,468us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RochesterNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 136us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RochesterNewYorkMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 33 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Rochester, New York [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CanonsburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CanonsburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CanonsburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Total 11,965us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CanonsburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,831us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CanonsburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Antioch, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AntiochTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,847us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AntiochTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AntiochTennesseeMember
     
Total 13,890us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AntiochTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,411us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AntiochTennesseeMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Antioch, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Antioch, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 30,388us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Total 8,262us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 32 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Total 9,945us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MultitenantedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWAMultitenantedAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IssaquahWashingtonMember
     
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Multi-tenanted [Member] | Issaquah, Washington [Member] | Issaquah, WA Multi-tenanted Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 32 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ LTL Office Property, Acquired Dec-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZLTLOfficePropertyAcquiredDec12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,585us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZLTLOfficePropertyAcquiredDec12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 36,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZLTLOfficePropertyAcquiredDec12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Total 41,684us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZLTLOfficePropertyAcquiredDec12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,167us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZLTLOfficePropertyAcquiredDec12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ LTL Office Property, Acquired Dec-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ LTL Office Property, Acquired Dec-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ LTL Office Property, Acquired Dec-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 17 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ Office Property acquired May-00 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZOfficePropertyacquiredMay00Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,666us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZOfficePropertyacquiredMay00Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZOfficePropertyacquiredMay00Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Total 29,522us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZOfficePropertyacquiredMay00Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,495us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_PhoenixAZOfficePropertyacquiredMay00Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhoenixArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ Office Property acquired May-00 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ Office Property acquired May-00 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Phoenix, Arizona [Member] | Phoenix, AZ Office Property acquired May-00 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ LTL Office Acquired Dec-05 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZLTLOfficeAcquiredDec05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZLTLOfficeAcquiredDec05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZLTLOfficeAcquiredDec05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Total 9,442us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZLTLOfficeAcquiredDec05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,597us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZLTLOfficeAcquiredDec05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ LTL Office Acquired Dec-05 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ LTL Office Acquired Dec-05 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Total 12,461us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,015us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TempeAZOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempeArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 36 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tempe, Arizona [Member] | Tempe, AZ Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Los Angeles, California [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LosAngelesCaliforniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LosAngelesCaliforniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LosAngelesCaliforniaMember
     
Total 17,268us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LosAngelesCaliforniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,493us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LosAngelesCaliforniaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Los Angeles, California [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Los Angeles, California [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Los Angeles, California [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Englewood, Colorado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EnglewoodColoradoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,207us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EnglewoodColoradoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 27,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EnglewoodColoradoMember
     
Total 30,058us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EnglewoodColoradoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,818us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EnglewoodColoradoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Englewood, Colorado [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Englewood, Colorado [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Englewood, Colorado [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 19 years      
Office Building [Member] | Louisville, Colorado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LouisvilleColoradoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LouisvilleColoradoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,605us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LouisvilleColoradoMember
     
Total 13,262us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LouisvilleColoradoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,574us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LouisvilleColoradoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Louisville, Colorado [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | Louisville, Colorado [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Louisville, Colorado [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Parachute, Colorado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParachuteColoradoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParachuteColoradoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParachuteColoradoMember
     
Total 12,151us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParachuteColoradoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 278us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParachuteColoradoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Parachute, Colorado [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 19 years      
Office Building [Member] | Parachute, Colorado [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Parachute, Colorado [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 24 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 11,498us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 66,996us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Total 78,494us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 38,974us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 4 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 5 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredJan07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,538us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredJan07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredJan07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Total 13,246us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredJan07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,681us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredJan07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Jan-07 [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Orlando, Florida [Member] | Orlando, FL Office Acquired Dec-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 586us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 35,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Total 35,598us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,267us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFLOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OrlandoFloridaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,950us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Total 9,968us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 924us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 27 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Total 6,391us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 168us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 38 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Total 705us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 19us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 2 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 35 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Total 1,969us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 45us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_TampaFLLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TampaFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 3 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 3 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tampa, Florida [Member] | Tampa, FL LTL Office Acquired Dec-13, Property 3 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA LTL Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 11,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGALTLOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,443us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGALTLOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,234us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGALTLOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Total 12,677us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGALTLOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,046us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGALTLOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA LTL Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA LTL Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 38 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA LTL Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGAOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGAOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGAOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Total 7,098us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGAOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 601us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGAOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_McDonoughGeorgiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | McDonough, Georgia [Member] | McDonough, GA Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 38,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSLTLOfficeAcquiredJul08Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 6,909us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSLTLOfficeAcquiredJul08Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 41,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSLTLOfficeAcquiredJul08Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Total 48,602us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSLTLOfficeAcquiredJul08Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,602us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSLTLOfficeAcquiredJul08Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS LTL Office Acquired Jul-08 [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,854us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,828us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Total 8,903us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 673us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LenexaKSOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexenaKansasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 37 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lexena, Kansas [Member] | Lenexa, KS Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Saint Joseph, Missouri [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SaintJosephMissouriMember
     
Land and Land Estates 607us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SaintJosephMissouriMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,004us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SaintJosephMissouriMember
     
Total 14,611us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SaintJosephMissouriMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,030us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SaintJosephMissouriMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Saint Joseph, Missouri [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Saint Joseph, Missouri [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Total 34,401us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 964us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Nov-05 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,776us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredNov05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredNov05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredNov05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Total 10,890us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredNov05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,310us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_OmahaNELTLOfficeAcquiredNov05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OmahaNebraskaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Nov-05 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Office Building [Member] | Omaha, Nebraska [Member] | Omaha, NE LTL Office Acquired Nov-05 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rockaway, New Jersey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockawayNewJerseyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,646us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockawayNewJerseyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockawayNewJerseyMember
     
Total 25,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockawayNewJerseyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,143us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockawayNewJerseyMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Rockaway, New Jersey [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rockaway, New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Las Vegas, Nevada [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LasVegasNevadaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 12,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LasVegasNevadaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 53,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LasVegasNevadaMember
     
Total 65,263us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LasVegasNevadaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 10,870us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LasVegasNevadaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Columbus, Ohio [Member] | Columbus, OH Office Acquired Dec-10 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredDec10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredDec10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredDec10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Total 12,075us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredDec10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,048us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredDec10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Columbus, Ohio [Member] | Columbus, OH Office Acquired Jul-11 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredJul11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredJul11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredJul11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Total 3,205us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredJul11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 243us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOHOfficeAcquiredJul11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EugeneOregonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,541us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EugeneOregonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,098us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EugeneOregonMember
     
Total 14,639us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EugeneOregonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 916us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EugeneOregonMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Eugene, Oregon [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Office Building [Member] | Jessup, Pennsylvania [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JessupPennsylvaniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JessupPennsylvaniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,678us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JessupPennsylvaniaMember
     
Total 20,198us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JessupPennsylvaniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,691us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JessupPennsylvaniaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Jessup, Pennsylvania [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Jessup, Pennsylvania [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Jessup, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rock Hill, South Carolina [Member] | Rock Hill, SC LTL Office Acquired Mar-14 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCLTLOfficeAcquiredMar14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCLTLOfficeAcquiredMar14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,989us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCLTLOfficeAcquiredMar14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 20,590us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCLTLOfficeAcquiredMar14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 464us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCLTLOfficeAcquiredMar14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Rock Hill, South Carolina [Member] | Rock Hill, SC LTL Office Acquired Mar-14 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 18 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rock Hill, South Carolina [Member] | Rock Hill, SC LTL Office Acquired Mar-14 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rock Hill, South Carolina [Member] | Rock Hill, SC LTL Office Acquired Mar-14 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Rock Hill, South Carolina [Member] | Rock Hill, SC Office Acquired May-11 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCOfficeAcquiredMay11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 551us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCOfficeAcquiredMay11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,313us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCOfficeAcquiredMay11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 4,864us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCOfficeAcquiredMay11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 395us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_RockHillSCOfficeAcquiredMay11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RockHillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Allen, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AllenTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AllenTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AllenTexasMember
     
Total 31,012us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AllenTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,441us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AllenTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Allen, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Allen, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 25 years      
Office Building [Member] | Allen, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Allen, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,309us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Total 16,583us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,452us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ArlingtonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Office Building [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Arlington, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,789us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,157us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Total 19,946us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,861us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 19 years      
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Carrollton, TX LTL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 18,850us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 22,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Total 24,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,099us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Carrollton, TX LTL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Carrollton, TX LTL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Carrollton, Texas [Member] | Carrollton, TX LTL Office Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 828us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Total 828us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CarrolltonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 2,833us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 97us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredDec13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 31 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Dec-13 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 12,834us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,148us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Mar-04 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 23,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredMar04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 16,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredMar04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 58,226us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredMar04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 74,839us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredMar04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 14,158us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXLTLOfficeAcquiredMar04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Mar-04 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX LTL Office Acquired Mar-04 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,585us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 12,460us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,110us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 27,762us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 16,694us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HoustonTXOfficeAcquiredApr05Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05, Property 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05, Property 2 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05, Property 2 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Houston, TX Office Acquired Apr-05, Property 2 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Huntington, West Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HuntingtonWestVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HuntingtonWestVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,527us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HuntingtonWestVirginiaMember
     
Total 10,895us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HuntingtonWestVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 946us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HuntingtonWestVirginiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Huntington, West Virginia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Office Building [Member] | Huntington, West Virginia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Little Rock, Arkansas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LittleRockArkansasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LittleRockArkansasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,260us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LittleRockArkansasMember
     
Total 3,613us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LittleRockArkansasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 490us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LittleRockArkansasMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Pine Bluff, Arkansas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PineBluffArkansasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PineBluffArkansasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PineBluffArkansasMember
     
Total 874us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PineBluffArkansasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 162us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PineBluffArkansasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Pine Bluff, Arkansas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Pine Bluff, Arkansas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Pine Bluff, Arkansas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Glendale, Arizona [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlendaleArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 9,418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlendaleArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,260us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlendaleArizonaMember
     
Total 17,678us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlendaleArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,532us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GlendaleArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Glendale, Arizona [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Glendale, Arizona [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 24 years      
Office Building [Member] | Glendale, Arizona [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tucson, Arizona [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TucsonArizonaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 681us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TucsonArizonaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TucsonArizonaMember
     
Total 4,718us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TucsonArizonaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 406us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TucsonArizonaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Tucson, Arizona [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tucson, Arizona [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Office Building [Member] | Tucson, Arizona [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Forest, California [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeForestCaliforniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeForestCaliforniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeForestCaliforniaMember
     
Total 17,211us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeForestCaliforniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,403us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeForestCaliforniaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Palo Alto, California [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 53,536us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PaloAltoCaliforniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 12,398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PaloAltoCaliforniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PaloAltoCaliforniaMember
     
Total 29,375us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PaloAltoCaliforniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 18,175us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PaloAltoCaliforniaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Kingsport, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KingsportTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KingsportTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 403us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KingsportTennesseeMember
     
Total 916us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KingsportTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 108us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KingsportTennesseeMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Kingsport, Tennessee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Kingsport, Tennessee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Office Building [Member] | Kingsport, Tennessee [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Centennial, Colorado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CentennialColoradoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CentennialColoradoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CentennialColoradoMember
     
Total 20,038us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CentennialColoradoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,289us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CentennialColoradoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Centennial, Colorado [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Centennial, Colorado [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lakewood, Colorado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakewoodColoradoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakewoodColoradoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakewoodColoradoMember
     
Total 10,426us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakewoodColoradoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,496us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakewoodColoradoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lakewood, Colorado [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lakewood, Colorado [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lakewood, Colorado [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lakewood, Colorado [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Wallingford, Connecticut [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallingfordConnecticutMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallingfordConnecticutMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallingfordConnecticutMember
     
Total 5,822us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallingfordConnecticutMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,472us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallingfordConnecticutMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Wallingford, Connecticut [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | Wallingford, Connecticut [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Boca Raton, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 19,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BocaRatonFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BocaRatonFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BocaRatonFloridaMember
     
Total 21,450us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BocaRatonFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,095us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BocaRatonFloridaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Meyers, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMeyersFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMeyersFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMeyersFloridaMember
     
Total 3,736us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMeyersFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 671us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMeyersFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Fort Meyers, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Meyers, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 32 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Meyers, Florida [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,830us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Total 19,365us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,809us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,438us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Total 19,541us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,799us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFLOfficeAcquiredJun07Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LakeMaryFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lake Mary, Florida [Member] | Lake Mary, FL Office Acquired Jun-07, Property 2 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Total 4,491us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,282us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PalmBeachGardensFloridaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Clive, Iowa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CliveIowaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CliveIowaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CliveIowaMember
     
Total 1,158us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CliveIowaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CliveIowaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Meridian, Idaho [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MeridianIdahoMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,255us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MeridianIdahoMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,797us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MeridianIdahoMember
     
Total 10,052us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MeridianIdahoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 937us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MeridianIdahoMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Meridian, Idaho [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Meridian, Idaho [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 37 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LisleIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,236us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LisleIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LisleIllinoisMember
     
Total 16,983us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LisleIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,636us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LisleIllinoisMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Lisle, Illinois [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Schaumburg, Illinois [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SchaumburgIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SchaumburgIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 22,086us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SchaumburgIllinoisMember
     
Total 27,093us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SchaumburgIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,787us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SchaumburgIllinoisMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Schaumburg, Illinois [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Schaumburg, Illinois [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 30 years      
Office Building [Member] | Schaumburg, Illinois [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Columbus, Indiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 25,129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusIndianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusIndianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 45,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusIndianaMember
     
Total 45,964us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusIndianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 10,947us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ColumbusIndianaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fishers, Indiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FishersIndianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FishersIndianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FishersIndianaMember
     
Total 22,181us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FishersIndianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,337us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FishersIndianaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Fishers, Indiana [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fishers, Indiana [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IndianapolisIndianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IndianapolisIndianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IndianapolisIndianaMember
     
Total 20,161us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IndianapolisIndianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,590us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IndianapolisIndianaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Indianapolis, Indiana [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Overland Park, Kansas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 34,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OverlandParkKansasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OverlandParkKansasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 41,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OverlandParkKansasMember
     
Total 46,725us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OverlandParkKansasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 11,583us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OverlandParkKansasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Overland Park, Kansas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Overland Park, Kansas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BatonRougeLouisianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BatonRougeLouisianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BatonRougeLouisianaMember
     
Total 12,337us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BatonRougeLouisianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,341us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BatonRougeLouisianaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 12,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BostonMassachusettsMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,814us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BostonMassachusettsMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BostonMassachusettsMember
     
Total 19,854us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BostonMassachusettsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,157us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BostonMassachusettsMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Boston, Massachusetts [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Foxboro, Massachusetts [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FoxboroMassachusettsMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FoxboroMassachusettsMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FoxboroMassachusettsMember
     
Total 27,884us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FoxboroMassachusettsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 13,053us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FoxboroMassachusettsMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Foxboro, Massachusetts [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Office Building [Member] | Foxboro, Massachusetts [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Oakland, Maine [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OaklandMaineMember
     
Land and Land Estates 551us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OaklandMaineMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,774us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OaklandMaineMember
     
Total 9,325us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OaklandMaineMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 841us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OaklandMaineMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Oakland, Maine [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | Oakland, Maine [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Oakland, Maine [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Livonia, Michigan [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LivoniaMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 935us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LivoniaMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LivoniaMichiganMember
     
Total 14,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LivoniaMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,681us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LivoniaMichiganMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Livonia, Michigan [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Office Building [Member] | Livonia, Michigan [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 34 years      
Office Building [Member] | Southfield, Michigan [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SouthfieldMichiganMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SouthfieldMichiganMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SouthfieldMichiganMember
     
Total 12,124us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SouthfieldMichiganMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,223us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SouthfieldMichiganMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Southfield, Michigan [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Southfield, Michigan [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Southfield, Michigan [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Office Building [Member] | Kansas City, Missouri [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 16,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KansasCityMissouriMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KansasCityMissouriMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KansasCityMissouriMember
     
Total 22,587us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KansasCityMissouriMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,546us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KansasCityMissouriMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Kansas City, Missouri [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Kansas City, Missouri [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Pascagoula, Mississippi [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PascagoulaMississippiMember
     
Land and Land Estates 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PascagoulaMississippiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,677us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PascagoulaMississippiMember
     
Total 4,295us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PascagoulaMississippiMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 447us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PascagoulaMississippiMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Pascagoula, Mississippi [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Office Building [Member] | Pascagoula, Mississippi [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 31 years      
Office Building [Member] | Pascagoula, Mississippi [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Wall, New Jersey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 19,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallNewJerseyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 8,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallNewJerseyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,961us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallNewJerseyMember
     
Total 35,946us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallNewJerseyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 11,518us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WallNewJerseyMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Wall, New Jersey [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 22 years      
Office Building [Member] | Wall, New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Whippany, New Jersey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 14,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WhippanyNewJerseyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,063us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WhippanyNewJerseyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,711us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WhippanyNewJerseyMember
     
Total 23,774us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WhippanyNewJerseyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,586us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WhippanyNewJerseyMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Whippany, New Jersey [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Whippany, New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Milford, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MilfordOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MilfordOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MilfordOhioMember
     
Total 19,264us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MilfordOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,277us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MilfordOhioMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Milford, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Milford, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Westerville, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestervilleOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestervilleOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,341us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestervilleOhioMember
     
Total 11,426us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestervilleOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,535us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestervilleOhioMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Westerville, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Westerville, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Redmond, Oregon [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RedmondOregonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RedmondOregonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RedmondOregonMember
     
Total 10,380us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RedmondOregonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 837us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_RedmondOregonMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Redmond, Oregon [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Redmond, Oregon [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Redmond, Oregon [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HarrisburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HarrisburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HarrisburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Total 11,593us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HarrisburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,802us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HarrisburgPennsylvaniaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 2 years      
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [Member] | Asset Component 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 13,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 56,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMember
     
Total 69,246us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 29,667us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Charleston, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,277us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CharlestonSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CharlestonSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,724us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CharlestonSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 9,913us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CharlestonSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,087us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CharlestonSouthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 774us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 4,403us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 307us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FlorenceSouthCarolinaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Florence, South Carolina [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Nov-04 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredNov04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredNov04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredNov04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 27,836us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredNov04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 13,912us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredNov04Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Nov-04 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Nov-04 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Nov-04 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Dec-02 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredDec02Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredDec02Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredDec02Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Total 18,941us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredDec02Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_FortMillSCOfficeAcquiredDec02Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FortMillSouthCarolinaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Dec-02 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Dec-02 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Dec-02 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Fort Mill, South Carolina [Member] | Fort Mill, SC Office, Acquired Dec-02 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Mar-05 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredMar05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredMar05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredMar05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Total 12,225us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredMar05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,630us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredMar05Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Mar-05 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Mar-05 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Mar-05 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Mar-05 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Total 6,903us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 668us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTNOfficeAcquiredSep12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_KnoxvilleTennesseeMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 1 year      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Knoxville, Tennessee [Member] | Knoxville, TN Office Acquired Sep-12 [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Nov-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,617us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredNov06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredNov06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredNov06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Total 4,931us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredNov06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,497us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredNov06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Nov-06 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 20 years      
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Nov-06 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Dec-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 97,032us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Total 102,323us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 20,215us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_MemphisTNOfficeAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MemphisTennesseeMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Dec-06 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Office Building [Member] | Memphis, Tennessee [Member] | Memphis, TN Office Acquired Dec-06 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Farmers Branch, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 18,408us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FarmersBranchTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,984us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FarmersBranchTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 27,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FarmersBranchTexasMember
     
Total 31,292us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FarmersBranchTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,006us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FarmersBranchTexasMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Garland, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GarlandTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GarlandTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GarlandTexasMember
     
Total 10,691us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GarlandTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,060us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GarlandTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Garland, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Garland, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 18 years      
Office Building [Member] | Garland, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired May-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredMay07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 7,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredMay07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 45,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredMay07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Total 53,461us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredMay07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,558us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredMay07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired May-07 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired May-07 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 4,889us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 29,738us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Total 34,627us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,497us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_IrvingTXOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_IrvingTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Irving, Texas [Member] | Irving, TX Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Mission, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissionTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissionTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissionTexasMember
     
Total 5,467us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissionTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 468us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissionTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Mission, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Mission, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 35 years      
Office Building [Member] | Mission, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 8 years      
Office Building [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanAntonioTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanAntonioTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,585us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanAntonioTexasMember
     
Total 18,385us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanAntonioTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 10,399us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanAntonioTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | San Antonio, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Office Building [Member] | Temple, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,865us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempleTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempleTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,181us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempleTexasMember
     
Total 8,408us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempleTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,022us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TempleTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Temple, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Office Building [Member] | Temple, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Temple, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Temple, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Office Building [Member] | Westlake, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestlakeTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestlakeTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 23,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestlakeTexasMember
     
Total 25,743us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestlakeTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,322us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WestlakeTexasMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Westlake, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Westlake, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Hampton, Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HamptonVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HamptonVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,026us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HamptonVirginiaMember
     
Total 13,359us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HamptonVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,161us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HamptonVirginiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Hampton, Virginia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Office Building [Member] | Hampton, Virginia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Hampton, Virginia [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 10 years      
Office Building [Member] | Hampton, Virginia [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Herndon, Virginia [Member] | Herndon, VA Office Acquired Dec-99 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredDec99Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 5,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredDec99Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredDec99Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Total 29,767us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredDec99Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,517us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredDec99Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Herndon, Virginia [Member] | Herndon, VA Office Acquired Dec-99 [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 9 years      
Office Building [Member] | Herndon, Virginia [Member] | Herndon, VA Office Acquired Dec-99 [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Herndon, Virginia [Member] | Herndon, VA Office Acquired Jun-07 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 9,409us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,853us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Total 22,262us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,542us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_HerndonVAOfficeAcquiredJun07Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HerndonVirginiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Midlothian, Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MidlothianVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MidlothianVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MidlothianVirginiaMember
     
Total 13,785us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MidlothianVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MidlothianVirginiaMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Midlothian, Virginia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 6 years      
Office Building [Member] | Midlothian, Virginia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Midlothian, Virginia [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Office Building [Member] | Midlothian, Virginia [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Office Building [Member] | Bremerton, Washington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,854us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BremertonWashingtonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BremertonWashingtonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BremertonWashingtonMember
     
Total 7,100us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BremertonWashingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 642us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_OfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_BremertonWashingtonMember
     
Office Building [Member] | Bremerton, Washington [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 4 years      
Office Building [Member] | Bremerton, Washington [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Office Building [Member] | Bremerton, Washington [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Albany, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AlbanyGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AlbanyGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,137us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AlbanyGeorgiaMember
     
Total 6,605us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AlbanyGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 185us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AlbanyGeorgiaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Albany, Georgia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 15 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Albany, Georgia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Edmonds, Washington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EdmondsWashingtonMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EdmondsWashingtonMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,947us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EdmondsWashingtonMember
     
Total 3,947us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EdmondsWashingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 947us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_EdmondsWashingtonMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Manteca, California [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MantecaCaliforniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,082us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MantecaCaliforniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MantecaCaliforniaMember
     
Total 8,546us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MantecaCaliforniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,499us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MantecaCaliforniaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Manteca, California [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 23 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Manteca, California [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | San Diego, California [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanDiegoCaliforniaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanDiegoCaliforniaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,310us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanDiegoCaliforniaMember
     
Total 13,310us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanDiegoCaliforniaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,623us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_SanDiegoCaliforniaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | San Diego, California [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 23 years      
Retail Site [Member] | San Diego, California [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Port Richey, Florida [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortRicheyFloridaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortRicheyFloridaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortRicheyFloridaMember
     
Total 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortRicheyFloridaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortRicheyFloridaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Atlanta, GA Retail Acquired Dec-06 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 269us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Total 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 266us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Atlanta, Georgia [Member] | Atlanta, GA Retail Acquired Dec-06, Property 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Total 1,057us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 216us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGARetailAcquiredDec06Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_AtlantaGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Chamblee, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChambleeGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChambleeGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 186us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChambleeGeorgiaMember
     
Total 956us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChambleeGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 213us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChambleeGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Cumming, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CummingGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CummingGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CummingGeorgiaMember
     
Total 2,926us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CummingGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 593us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CummingGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Forest Park, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ForestParkGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 668us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ForestParkGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ForestParkGeorgiaMember
     
Total 1,910us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ForestParkGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 399us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ForestParkGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Jonesboro, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JonesboroGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JonesboroGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JonesboroGeorgiaMember
     
Total 924us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JonesboroGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 190us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JonesboroGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Stone Mountain, Georgia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StoneMountainGeorgiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StoneMountainGeorgiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StoneMountainGeorgiaMember
     
Total 948us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StoneMountainGeorgiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 196us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StoneMountainGeorgiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Galesburg, Illinois [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GalesburgIllinoisMember
     
Land and Land Estates 560us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GalesburgIllinoisMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GalesburgIllinoisMember
     
Total 2,926us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GalesburgIllinoisMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 640us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_GalesburgIllinoisMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Galesburg, Illinois [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Galesburg, Illinois [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Lawrence, Indiana [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawrenceIndianaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawrenceIndianaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,737us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawrenceIndianaMember
     
Total 2,141us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawrenceIndianaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 356us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawrenceIndianaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Jefferson, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JeffersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 71us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JeffersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JeffersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 955us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JeffersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 204us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_JeffersonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Lexington, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexingtonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 832us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexingtonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,429us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexingtonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 2,261us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexingtonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 287us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LexingtonNorthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Thomasville, North Carolina [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ThomasvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 208us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ThomasvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 561us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ThomasvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Total 769us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ThomasvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 56us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ThomasvilleNorthCarolinaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Portchester, New York [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortchesterNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortchesterNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortchesterNewYorkMember
     
Total 9,087us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortchesterNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 553us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_PortchesterNewYorkMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Watertown, New York [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WatertownNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 386us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WatertownNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WatertownNewYorkMember
     
Total 5,548us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WatertownNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,265us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_WatertownNewYorkMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Watertown, New York [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 23 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Watertown, New York [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Canton, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CantonOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CantonOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,534us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CantonOhioMember
     
Total 4,418us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CantonOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,159us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_CantonOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Franklin, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinOhioMember
     
Total 1,721us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 100us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FranklinOhioMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Lorain, Ohio [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,197us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LorainOhioMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LorainOhioMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,024us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LorainOhioMember
     
Total 8,917us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LorainOhioMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LorainOhioMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Lorain, Ohio [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 23 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Lorain, Ohio [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Lawton, Oklahoma [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawtonOklahomaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawtonOklahomaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawtonOklahomaMember
     
Total 1,951us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawtonOklahomaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 392us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_LawtonOklahomaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OklahomaCityOklahomaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OklahomaCityOklahomaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OklahomaCityOklahomaMember
     
Total 2,694us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OklahomaCityOklahomaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 313us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_OklahomaCityOklahomaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 5 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Tulsa, Oklahoma [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TulsaOklahomaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TulsaOklahomaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TulsaOklahomaMember
     
Total 2,878us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TulsaOklahomaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,302us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TulsaOklahomaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Tulsa, Oklahoma [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Tulsa, Oklahoma [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 24 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Chattanooga, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChattanoogaTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChattanoogaTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChattanoogaTennesseeMember
     
Total 1,443us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChattanoogaTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 94us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ChattanoogaTennesseeMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Paris, Tennessee [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParisTennesseeMember
     
Land and Land Estates 247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParisTennesseeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 547us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParisTennesseeMember
     
Total 794us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParisTennesseeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 160us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_ParisTennesseeMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Staunton, Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StauntonVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 1,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StauntonVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 326us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StauntonVirginiaMember
     
Total 1,354us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StauntonVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 89us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_StauntonVirginiaMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Fairlea, West Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FairleaWestVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 501us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FairleaWestVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FairleaWestVirginiaMember
     
Total 2,486us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FairleaWestVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 436us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_RetailSiteMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_FairleaWestVirginiaMember
     
Retail Site [Member] | Fairlea, West Virginia [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Retail Site [Member] | Fairlea, West Virginia [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Specialty [Member] | Vineland, New Jersey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_VinelandNewJerseyMember
     
Land and Land Estates 2,698us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_VinelandNewJerseyMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_VinelandNewJerseyMember
     
Total 15,488us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_VinelandNewJerseyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 101us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_VinelandNewJerseyMember
     
Specialty [Member] | Vineland, New Jersey [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 3 years      
Specialty [Member] | Vineland, New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Specialty [Member] | Vineland, New Jersey [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 28 years      
Specialty [Member] | Tomball, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 8,759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TomballTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,174us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TomballTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TomballTexasMember
     
Total 10,579us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TomballTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 655us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_SpecialtyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_TomballTexasMember
     
Specialty [Member] | Tomball, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 13 years      
Specialty [Member] | Tomball, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 40 years      
Specialty [Member] | Tomball, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 14 years      
Land [Member] | New York, New York [Member] | New York, NY LTL Land, Acquired Oct-13 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 213,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 73,148us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Total 73,148us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land [Member] | New York, New York [Member] | New York, NY LTL Land, Acquired Oct-13, Property 2 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 86,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Total 86,569us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land [Member] | New York, New York [Member] | New York, NY LTL Land, Acquired Oct-13, Property 3 [Member] | Cross-collateralized [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 65,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Total 65,218us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ lxp_EncumbranceByTypeAxis
= lxp_CrossCollateralizedMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct13Property3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land [Member] | New York, New York [Member] | New York, NY LTL Land, Acquired Oct-14 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land and Land Estates 22,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Total 22,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNYLTLLandAcquiredOct14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_NewYorkNewYorkMember
     
Land [Member] | Danville, Virginia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DanvilleVirginiaMember
     
Land and Land Estates 3,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DanvilleVirginiaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DanvilleVirginiaMember
     
Total 3,454us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DanvilleVirginiaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_DanvilleVirginiaMember
     
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 15,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 57,949us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Total 73,004us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,157us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_HoustonTexasMember
     
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 11 years      
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 35 years      
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 12 years      
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Houston, Texas [Member] | Asset Component 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 16 years      
Land / Infrastructure [Member] | Missouri City, Texas [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissouriCityTexasMember
     
Land and Land Estates 14,555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissouriCityTexasMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissouriCityTexasMember
     
Total 20,450us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissouriCityTexasMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,246us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= lxp_LandInfrastructureMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= lxp_MissouriCityTexasMember
     
Useful life computing depreciation in latest income statement (years) 7 years      
Construction in Progress [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressMember
     
Land and Land Estates 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressMember
     
Total 14,946us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressMember