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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Tax cost basis of assets | $ 9,800.0
Real estate land under development | 55.0
Real estate construction in progress | 50.4
Fair market value of debt adjustments and unamortized debt issuance costs | $ 3.8
Tenant improvements [Member] |
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | Shorter of economic life or lease terms
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member] |
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 20 years
Minimum [Member] | Building Improvements and Fixtures [Member] |
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 5 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member] |
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 31 years 6 months
Maximum [Member] | Building Improvements and Fixtures [Member] |
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items] |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 20 years

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