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Property: (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2009 Queens Center | Dec. 31, 2009 Queens Center | Sep. 30, 2009 FlatIron Crossing | Dec. 31, 2009 FlatIron Crossing
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures: |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership interest sold | 49.00% | 49.00% | 75.00% | 75.00%
Gain on sale of investments in unconsolidated entity | $ 154,156 | $ 154,156 | $ 2,506 | $ 2,506

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