Deferred Costs, Acquired Lease Intangibles and Goodwill - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense and Rental Revenue from Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Future Rental Revenue
2025	$ 3,513
2026	2,110
2027	1,551
2028	1,360
2029	516
Thereafter	3,389
Future Rental Revenue	12,439
Future Ground Rent Amortization
Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2025	7,831
2026	7,831
2027	7,831
2028	7,831
2029	7,831
Thereafter	274,255
Future Amortization Expense	313,410
Future Amortization Expense
Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2025	8,159
2026	6,999
2027	6,057
2028	5,265
2029	3,172
Thereafter	4,395
Future Amortization Expense	$ 34,047

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