Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Disclosure Basis Of Presentation Additional Information [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

2. Basis of Presentation

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, with an approximate96.0% and 95.5% ownership interest at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Noncontrolling interest of approximately 4.0% and 4.5% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, represents the aggregate partnership interest in the Operating Partnership held by the limited partners thereof.

Our consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 include the accounts and operating results of the Company and our subsidiaries. Such financial statements present our noncontrolling equity interests in our Joint Ventures under the equity method of accounting. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.