CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income (Loss)	$ 41,428	$ (2,519)	$ (9,190)
Amortization of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	2,411	2,271	2,166
Write-off of Unamortized Settlement Amounts of Interest Rate Protection Agreements	1,116	3,247	3,250
Reclassification of Foreign Exchange Loss on Substantial Liquidation of Foreign Entities, Net of Income Tax Benefit	0	0	179
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Income Tax Benefit	(60)	32	(1,480)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	44,895	3,031	(5,075)
Comprehensive (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(1,265)	913	1,494
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 43,630	$ 3,944	$ (3,581)