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Consolidated Statements of Capital - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Acquisition of subsidiary interest from noncontrolling interest |  | $ (29,817) |
DRSPP proceeds | $ 525 | 525 | $ 738
Reallocation of noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership | (15,486) | 39,974 | (9,851)
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings | 35,573 | 32,034 | 32,583
Repurchases of common units |  | (151,197) | (337,624)
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests | 15,066 | 52,164 | 336
Sale of interest in partially owned entity |  |  | (4,476)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | $ (2,777) | $ (4,699) | $ (6,631)
Common Stock |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
DRSPP proceeds (in units) | 17 | 11 | 11
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings (in units) | 329 | 274 | 108
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings | $ 4 | $ 4 | $ 2
Repurchases of common units (in units) |  | (1,971) | (4,474)
Repurchases of common units |  | $ (20) | $ (46)
Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Acquisition of subsidiary interest from noncontrolling interest |  | (75) |
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests | 15,066 | 52,164 | 336
Sale of interest in partially owned entity |  |  | (4,476)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,777) | (4,699) | (6,631)
SL Green Operating Partnership |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Beginning balance | 4,646,922 | 4,778,253 | 4,935,795
Net income (loss) | (569,127) | (76,952) | 447,870
Acquisition of subsidiary interest from noncontrolling interest |  | (29,817) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (32,127) | 96,362 | 20,489
Perpetual preferred unit dividends | (14,950) | (14,950) | (14,950)
DRSPP proceeds | 525 | 525 | 738
Reallocation of noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership | (15,486) | 39,974 | (9,851)
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings | 35,573 | 32,034 | 32,583
Repurchases of common units |  | (151,197) | (337,624)
Proceeds from stock options exercised |  |  | 818
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests | 15,066 | 52,164 | 336
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,777) | (4,699) | (6,631)
Issuance of special distribution paid in units |  | 160,620 | 123,529
Cash distributions declared | (207,694) | (235,395) | (410,373)
Ending balance | 3,855,925 | 4,646,922 | 4,778,253
SL Green Operating Partnership | Preferred Units | Series I Preferred Units |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Beginning balance | 221,932 | 221,932 | 221,932
Ending balance | 221,932 | 221,932 | 221,932
SL Green Operating Partnership | Common Stock | Partners' Interest |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 4,313,497 | $ 4,589,702 | $ 4,755,078
Beginning balance (units) | 64,380 | 64,105 | 66,474
Net income (loss) | $ (564,559) | $ (78,074) | $ 449,754
Acquisition of subsidiary interest from noncontrolling interest |  | (29,742) |
Perpetual preferred unit dividends | $ (14,950) | $ (14,950) | $ (14,950)
DRSPP proceeds (in units) | 17 | 11 | 11
DRSPP proceeds | $ 525 | $ 525 | $ 738
Reallocation of noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership | $ (15,486) | $ 39,974 | $ (9,851)
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings (in units) | 329 | 274 | 108
Deferred compensation plan and stock awards, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings | $ 35,573 | $ 32,034 | $ 32,583
Repurchases of common units (in units) |  | (1,971) | (4,474)
Repurchases of common units |  | $ (151,197) | $ (337,624)
Proceeds from stock options exercised (in units) |  |  | 12
Proceeds from stock options exercised |  |  | $ 818
Issuance of special distribution paid in units (in shares) |  | 1,961 | 1,974
Issuance of special distribution paid in units |  | $ 160,620 | $ 123,529
Cash distributions declared | (207,694) | (235,395) | (410,373)
Ending balance | $ 3,546,906 | $ 4,313,497 | $ 4,589,702
Ending balance (units) | 64,726 | 64,380 | 64,105
SL Green Operating Partnership | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 49,604 | $ (46,758) | $ (67,247)
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (32,127) | 96,362 | 20,489
Ending balance | 17,477 | 49,604 | (46,758)
SL Green Operating Partnership | Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partner's Capital |  |  |
Beginning balance | 61,889 | 13,377 | 26,032
Net income (loss) | (4,568) | 1,122 | (1,884)
Acquisition of subsidiary interest from noncontrolling interest |  | (75) |
Contributions to consolidated joint venture interests | 15,066 | 52,164 | 336
Sale of interest in partially owned entity |  |  | (4,476)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,777) | (4,699) | (6,631)
Ending balance | $ 69,610 | $ 61,889 | $ 13,377

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