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Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 shares
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Percentage of noncontrolling interests based on weighted average shares outstanding (percent) | 12.59%
Limited partnership units issued | 31,500,000
Implied EA-1 operating partnership units issued in consideration | 200,000
Partnership unit exchange (in shares) | 1
Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership, L.P. |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Percentage of noncontrolling interests based on total shares (percent) | 11.15%

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