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Schedule of Other Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Deferred leasing assets, accumulated amortization | $ 1,132 | $ 5,647
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization | 2,332 | 1,475
Other intangible assets |  |
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization | $ 9,219 | $ 8,182

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