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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Depreciation and Amortization, Construction-in-Progress, and Ground Leases (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum |
Construction in Progress [Line Items] |
Buildings and improvements useful life | 5 years
Tenant improvements useful lives | 1 year
Maximum |
Construction in Progress [Line Items] |
Buildings and improvements useful life | 55 years
Tenant improvements useful lives | 16 years

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- Definition [Line Items] for Schedule of Capitalized Salaries Including Bonuses and Benefits [Table] + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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