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Deferred Costs, Acquired Lease Intangibles and Goodwill - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization expense related to deferred leasing costs | $ 7,000 | $ 5,600 |
Rental revenue related to amortization of below-market leases, net of above-market leases | 1,784 | $ 654 |
Goodwill | 491,479 |  | $ 491,479
Observatory |  |  |
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value in excess of carrying value (less than) (as a percent) |  | 15.00% |
Observatory |  |  |
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 227,500 |  |
Real estate |  |  |
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 264,000 |  |
Lease agreements |  |  |
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization expense related to acquired lease intangibles | 4,200 | $ 1,700 |
Unsecured revolving credit facility | Revolving credit facility |  |  |
Deferred Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Net deferred financing costs | $ 6,600 |  | $ 7,200

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