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Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) - SL Green Operating Partnership | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Organization |  |
Percentage of ownership in SL Green Management LLC owned by operating partnership (percent) | 100.00% |
Noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership (as a percent) | 5.10% | 4.58%

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