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Organization (Details) - shares | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |  |  |
Units of partnership interest (in shares) | 9,103,904 | 9,104,654 | 9,265,565
Operating Partnership |  |  |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest (percent) | 95.50% |  |

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