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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Computation of Initial Right-of-use Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Jan. 01, 2019
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Leases [Line Items] |  |
Lease liabilities | $ 331,334 | $ 278,287
Reclassifications: |  |
Right-of-use assets | $ 512,774 | 434,201
Other Assets [Member] |  |
Reclassifications: |  |
Prepaid ground leases |  | 17,886
Ground lease intangibles – below market, net |  | 166,230
Other Liabilities [Member] |  |
Reclassifications: |  |
Ground lease intangibles – above market, net |  | (2,110)
Straight-line rent liabilities |  | $ (26,092)

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