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Amortizable Intangible Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Lease agreements, accumulated amortization | $ 6,936 | $ 4,785

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