Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Total
Remaining 2025	$ 3,667
2026	2,488
2027	2,300
2028	2,309
2029	1,236
Total	12,000	$ 12,401
Deferred Leasing Costs
Deferred Leasing Costs
Remaining 2025	1,934
2026	188
2027	0
2028	0
2029	0
Deferred Leasing Costs	2,122
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Financing Costs
Remaining 2025	1,733
2026	2,300
2027	2,300
2028	2,309
2029	1,236
Deferred Financing Costs	$ 9,878

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