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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES (Details 3) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Nov. 30, 2001
Mar. 02, 2005
Oct. 03, 2005
Sep. 30, 2004
Aug. 31, 2004
Oct. 28, 2009
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 $ 42,205,644us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue $ 37,961,599us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue $ 34,784,130us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue            
Laundry and sundry income                 426,675us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue 402,953us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue 385,040us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue            
Total Revenues 10,810,827us-gaap_Revenues 10,643,029us-gaap_Revenues 10,560,535us-gaap_Revenues 10,617,928us-gaap_Revenues 10,374,345us-gaap_Revenues 9,967,752us-gaap_Revenues 9,002,762us-gaap_Revenues 9,019,693us-gaap_Revenues 42,632,319us-gaap_Revenues 38,364,552us-gaap_Revenues 35,169,170us-gaap_Revenues            
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 2,206,483us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 2,116,527us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 1,813,150us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense            
Depreciation and amortization                 10,551,527us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization 8,377,902us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization 6,012,755us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization            
Operating                 4,668,196us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue 4,201,928us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue 3,580,690us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue            
Renting                 430,949us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense 202,787us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense 180,574us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense            
Repairs and maintenance                 6,608,290us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance 5,815,264us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance 5,075,037us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance            
Taxes and insurance                 5,519,432us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance 4,948,569us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance 4,299,169us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance            
Total Expenses 7,924,264us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 7,916,421us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 7,835,735us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 8,053,306us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 7,654,735us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 7,484,223us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 6,113,940us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 5,980,237us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 31,729,726us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 27,233,135us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 22,389,427us-gaap_OperatingExpenses            
Income Before Other Income 2,886,563us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,726,608us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,724,800us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,564,622us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,719,610us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,483,529us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 2,888,822us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 3,039,456us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 10,902,593us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 11,131,417us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 12,779,743us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss            
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (9,553,200)us-gaap_InterestExpense (8,013,109)us-gaap_InterestExpense (7,695,232)us-gaap_InterestExpense            
Interest Income                 754us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest 1,118us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest 2,216us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest            
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                   3,678,839us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax              
Total Other Income (loss) (2,295,307)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,545,121)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,443,079)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,594,236)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,401,979)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,515,749)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,098,628)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (2,157,562)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (9,877,743)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (9,173,918)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (9,179,293)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense            
Net Income (Loss) 591,256us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 181,487us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 281,721us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (29,614)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 317,518us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss (32,874)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 4,469,116us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 901,625us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 1,024,850us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 5,655,385us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 3,633,798us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss            
Hamilton Essex 81                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 1,409,443us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
1,362,012us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
1,270,141us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 17,634us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
17,549us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
15,363us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Total Revenues                 1,427,077us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
1,379,562us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
1,285,504us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 32,908us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
18,330us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
15,237us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 434,834us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
428,609us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
409,488us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Management fees                 57,914us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
55,813us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
55,308us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Operating                 121,354us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
114,778us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
112,172us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Renting                 11,900us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
11,106us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
18,350us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 156,321us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
123,702us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
118,786us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 228,556us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
216,560us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
197,566us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 1,043,787us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
968,897us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
926,908us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 383,290us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
410,665us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
358,596us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (483,197)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(488,369)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(497,631)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
               
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (483,197)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(488,369)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(497,631)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (99,907)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(77,704)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(139,035)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
               
Hamilton Essex 81 | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (49,954)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(38,852)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
(69,517)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
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= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
           
Hamilton Essex 81 | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssex81LLCMember
               
Hamilton Essex Development                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 291,517us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
287,410us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
287,537us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 0us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Total Revenues                 291,517us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
287,410us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
287,537us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 1,530us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
1,370us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
1,749us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 11,287us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
9,803us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
11,638us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Management fees                 11,661us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
11,496us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
11,502us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Operating                 0us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
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= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Renting                 0us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Repairs and maintenance                 3,810us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
4,950us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
5,475us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 53,556us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
49,192us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
49,237us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 81,844us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
76,812us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
79,600us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 209,673us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
210,598us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
207,937us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (55,877)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
(58,093)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
(60,451)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (55,877)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
(58,093)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
(60,451)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 153,796us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
152,505us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
147,486us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
Hamilton Essex Development | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 76,898nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
76,252nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
73,743nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
           
Hamilton Essex Development | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonEssexDevelopmentLLCMember
               
345 Franklin                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 1,347,653us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
1,258,313us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
1,178,712us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 1,547us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
2,683us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
1,206us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Total Revenues                 1,349,200us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
1,260,996us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
1,179,918us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 41,319us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
23,813us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
27,942us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 401,813us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
428,003us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
441,704us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Management fees                 55,776us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
51,706us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
48,596us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Operating                 60,695us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
68,364us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
62,277us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Renting                 13,870us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
3,788us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
5,326us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 67,219us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
86,844us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
82,052us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 118,103us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
114,669us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
106,785us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 758,795us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
777,187us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
774,681us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 590,405us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
483,809us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
405,237us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (391,451)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(453,197)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(486,051)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
26us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
48us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
               
Other Income (Expenses)                   (68,588)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
             
Total Other Income (loss)                 (391,451)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(521,759)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(486,003)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 198,954us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(37,950)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(80,766)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                       50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
         
345 Franklin | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 99,477nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(18,975)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
(40,383)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
           
345 Franklin | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Franklin345LLCMember
               
Hamilton 1025                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 933,315us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
896,256us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
861,998us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 0us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
               
Total Revenues                 933,315us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
896,256us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
861,998us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 8,550us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
9,552us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
5,142us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 240,808us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
240,658us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
256,696us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Management fees                 37,388us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
36,066us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
34,517us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Operating                 1,023us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
1,150us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
816us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Renting                 9,701us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
5,378us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
6,815us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 326,111us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
320,348us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
320,997us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 158,129us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
151,971us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
145,755us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 781,710us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
765,121us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
770,738us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 151,605us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
131,134us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
91,260us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (280,385)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(284,257)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(288,470)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Interest Income                 21us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
8us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
74us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (280,364)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(284,249)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(288,395)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (128,759)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(153,114)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(197,135)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                         50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
       
Hamilton 1025 | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (64,380)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(76,557)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
(98,567)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
           
Hamilton 1025 | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_Hamilton1025LLCMember
               
Hamilton Bay Sales                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 187,228us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
261,949us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
235,061us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 0us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
               
Total Revenues                 187,228us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
261,949us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
235,061us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 4,361us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
10,134us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
7,553us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 36,183us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
80,697us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
82,287us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Management fees                 7,545us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
10,538us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
9,894us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Operating                 1,058us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
2,234us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
1,251us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Renting                 1,238us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
1,425us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
1,894us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 84,460us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
94,640us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
70,812us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 36,624us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
42,765us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
46,017us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 171,469us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
242,433us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
219,707us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 15,759us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
19,516us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
15,354us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (596)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(73,819)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(98,361)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
159us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
215us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Interest Income from Note                 468us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
3,258us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
6,180us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 475,335us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 475,207us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(70,402)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(91,966)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 490,966us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(50,886)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(76,612)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
               
Hamilton Bay Sales | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 245,483nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(25,443)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
(38,306)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
           
Hamilton Bay Sales | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayLLCMember
               
Hamilton Bay Apartments                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 943,525us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
911,845us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
886,122us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 0us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Total Revenues                 943,525us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
911,845us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
886,122us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 18,053us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
16,291us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
34,600us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 300,634us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
307,546us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
297,737us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Management fees                 38,392us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
35,831us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
34,659us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Operating                 1,801us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
1,343us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
1,190us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Renting                 6,563us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
10,986us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
4,053us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 294,811us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
295,144us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
273,652us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 158,858us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
146,870us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
161,137us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 819,112us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
814,012us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
807,027us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 124,413us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
97,833us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
79,095us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (263,656)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(267,228)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(271,283)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (263,656)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(267,228)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(271,283)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (139,243)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(169,395)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(192,188)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                           50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
     
Hamilton Bay Apartments | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (69,622)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(84,697)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
(96,094)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
           
Hamilton Bay Apartments | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonBayApartmentsLLCMember
               
Hamilton Minuteman                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 919,874us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
858,492us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
809,707us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 1,731us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
675us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
2,435us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Total Revenues                 921,605us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
859,167us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
812,142us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 8,823us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
6,206us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
7,825us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 322,642us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
318,095us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
317,231us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Management fees                 37,869us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
34,129us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
32,615us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Operating                 81,659us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
83,143us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
73,092us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Renting                 8,475us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
6,350us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
3,538us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 79,215us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
69,057us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
57,448us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 119,406us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
121,442us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
102,505us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 658,089us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
638,423us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
594,254us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 263,516us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
220,744us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
217,888us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (308,646)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(312,507)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(317,448)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
               
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (308,646)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(312,507)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(317,448)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (45,130)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(91,763)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(99,560)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                             50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
   
Hamilton Minuteman | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (22,565)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(45,882)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
(49,780)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
           
Hamilton Minuteman | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonMinutemanLLCMember
               
Hamilton on Main Apts                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 2,931,793us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,753,120us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,623,994us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 38,668us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
37,192us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
20,952us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Total Revenues                 2,970,461us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,790,312us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,644,946us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 54,694us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
38,144us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
46,400us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 958,081us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
948,478us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
957,452us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Management fees                 116,157us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
112,749us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
104,807us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Operating                 399,600us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
347,382us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
341,054us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Renting                 23,311us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
6,273us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
10,974us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 395,608us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
389,671us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
380,605us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 367,278us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
342,995us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
337,256us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 2,314,729us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,185,692us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
2,178,549us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 655,732us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
604,620us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
466,397us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (800,881)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(822,109)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(840,874)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
               
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (800,881)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(822,109)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(840,874)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (145,149)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(217,489)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(374,477)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                               50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
 
Hamilton on Main Apts | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (72,575)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(108,744)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
(187,239)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
      50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
           
Hamilton on Main Apts | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonOnMainLLCMember
               
Dexter Park                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 13,658,064us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
12,851,259us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
12,202,615us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 100,935us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
94,715us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
98,042us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Total Revenues                 13,758,999us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
12,945,974us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
12,300,657us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 226,551us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
245,444us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
219,218us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 5,406,157us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
5,778,427us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
5,733,920us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Management fees                 289,170us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
271,505us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
261,355us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Operating                 1,233,796us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
1,056,919us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
1,006,570us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Renting                 177,251us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
105,593us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
74,705us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 1,181,497us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
1,051,832us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
880,103us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 1,462,398us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
1,529,605us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
1,485,297us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Total Expenses                 9,976,820us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
10,039,324us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
9,661,169us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 3,782,179us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
2,906,650us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
2,639,488us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (4,952,328)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(5,016,659)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(5,092,838)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Interest Income                 0us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
57us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
             
Interest Income from Note                 0us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
               
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 0us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
               
Total Other Income (loss)                 (4,952,328)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(5,016,602)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(5,092,838)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (1,170,149)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(2,109,952)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(2,453,350)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
               
Percentage of ownership interest                                 40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
Dexter Park | NERA 50%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 0nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership50PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
               
Dexter Park | NERA 40%                                  
Other Income (loss)                                  
Proportionate share of net income (loss)                 (468,061)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(843,981)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
(981,340)nen_NetIncomeLossProportionateShare
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Percentage of ownership interest 40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
      40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
      40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
40.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
/ nen_PartnershipOwnershipAxis
= nen_NewEnglandRealtyAssociatesLimitedPartnership40PercentOwnershipMember
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= nen_HamiltonParkTowersLLCMember
           
Total                                  
Revenues                                  
Rental income                 22,622,412us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
21,440,655us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
20,355,887us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Laundry and sundry income                 160,515us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
152,814us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
137,999us-gaap_OtherRealEstateRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Total Revenues                 22,782,927us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
21,593,469us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
20,493,885us-gaap_Revenues
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Expenses                                  
Administrative                 396,789us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
369,284us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
365,666us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Depreciation and amortization                 8,112,439us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
8,540,316us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
8,508,153us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Management fees                 651,872us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
619,833us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
593,253us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Operating                 1,900,986us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
1,675,312us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
1,598,421us-gaap_OtherCostOfOperatingRevenue
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Renting                 252,309us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
150,898us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
125,655us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Repairs and maintenance                 2,589,052us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
2,436,188us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
2,189,930us-gaap_CostOfPropertyRepairsAndMaintenance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Taxes and insurance                 2,702,908us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
2,716,069us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
2,631,555us-gaap_RealEstateTaxesAndInsurance
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Total Expenses                 16,606,355us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
16,507,900us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
16,012,632us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Income Before Other Income                 6,176,572us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
5,085,569us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
4,481,253us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Other Income (loss)                                  
Interest expense                 (7,537,017)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
(7,776,238)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
(7,953,407)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Interest Income                 21us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
250us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
337us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Interest Income from Note                 468us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
3,258us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
6,180us-gaap_InterestIncomeOther
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                 475,335us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
               
Other Income (Expenses)                   (68,588)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
             
Total Other Income (loss)                 (7,061,193)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
(7,841,318)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
(7,946,890)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
           
Net Income (Loss)                 (884,621)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember
(2,755,749)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
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