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Real Estate and Lease Intangibles - Summary of the Effect of the Amortization for Above and Below Market Ground and Retail Lease Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Total amortization of above/below market lease intangibles | $ (1,098) | $ (856)
Ground Lease [Member] | Property and Maintenance [Member] |  |
Total amortization of above/below market lease intangibles | (1,116) | (1,080)
Retail Lease [Member] | Rental Income [Member] |  |
Total amortization of above/below market lease intangibles | $ 18 | $ 224

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