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<DefinitionAndReference> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ReversalOfHStreetDeferredTaxLiability"> |
| | <definition> The component of income tax expense for the period representing the change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to H Street. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNoteTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfProperty"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Land"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_IncomeLossApplicableToAlexanders"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee, Alexander's, (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_FeeAndOtherIncome"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of revenue, comprised of base and incentive revenue derived from the management of joint ventures, managing third-party properties, or another entity's operations, and other real estate revenue not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_RedemptionOfRedeemableNoncontrollingInterests"> |
| | <definition> The cash outflow to return capital to noncontrolled interest, which generally occurs when noncontrolling shareholders reduce their ownership stake (in a subsidiary of the entity). This element does not include dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_PurchaseOfMarketableSecuritiesInConnectionWithLegalDefeasanceOfMortgageNotesPayable"> |
| | <definition> Trading, available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities transferred in connection with legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromCollectionOfNotesReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossUnrealizedLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_IncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes"> |
| | <definition> Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ExchangeableSeniorDebentures"> |
| | <definition> Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying amount of debt identified as being exchangeable into another form of financial instrument (typically the entity's common stock) as of the balance-sheet date, which originally required full repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the company. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRentReceivables"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncash"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Deferred tax liabilities resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredUnitsOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_AllocationOfCashPaidToEquityComponentUponRepurchaseOfConvertibleSeniorDebentures"> |
| | <definition> Allocation of cash paid to the equity component upon repurchase of convertible senior debentures </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_LeasesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Description and amounts of an entity's (as a lessor) leasing arrangements for operating, capital and leveraged leases and disclosure of entity's leasing arrangements (as a lessee) including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing. This element can be used to disclose the entity's entire lease disclosure as a single block of text. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSegmentReportingInformationBySegmentTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RealEstateRevenueNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_RepaymentOfOfficersLoans"> |
| | <definition> The cash inflow from a loan granted to related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, and so forth. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_DeferredLeasingAndFinancingCostsNetOfAccumulatedAmortization"> |
| | <definition> This element represents costs incurred by the lessor that are (a) costs to originate a lease incurred in transactions with independent third parties that (i) result directly from and are essential to acquire that lease and (ii) would not have been incurred had that leasing transaction not occurred and (b) certain costs directly related to specified activities performed by the lessor for that lease. Those activities are: evaluating the prospective lessee's financial condition; evaluating and recording guarantees, collateral, and other security arrangements; negotiating lease terms; preparing and processing lease documents; and closing the transaction. This element is net of accumulated amortization, combined with, for an unclassified balance sheet, the carrying amount (net of accumulated amortization) as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentForSaleOfSecuritiesIncludedInNetIncomeNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_OtherLiabilitiesNoncash"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Other liabilities resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ImpairmentLossesRelatedToRealEstatePartnerships"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_OurShareOfPartiallyOwnedEntitiesOciAdjustments"> |
| | <definition> This element represents an adjustment to other comprehensive income for the equity method share. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_InvestmentsInPartiallyOwnedEntitiesAlexanders"> |
| | <definition> Total investments in Alexander's: (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable form a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_RealEstateNet"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Real estate, net resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ConversionOfSeriesPreferredSharesToCommonShares"> |
| | <definition> Conversion of preferred shares </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies2009"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertibleDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRentReceivablesNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingExpenses"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueDividendReinvestmentPlan"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_AccountsPayableAndAccruedExpenses"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Accounts payable and accrued expenses resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromDerivatives"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DividendsCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardForfeitures"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_FeesAndOtherIncome"> |
| | <definition> Revenue, comprised of base and incentive revenue derived from the management of joint ventures, managing third-party properties, or another entity's operations, and other real estate revenue not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_InvestmentInToysRUs"> |
| | <definition> Total investments in Toys "R" Us: (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable form a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_NetIncomeLossEquity"> |
| | <definition> The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAccumulatedDepreciation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RealEstateInvestmentPropertyAtCost"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_DistributionsOfCapitalFromPartiallyOwnedEntities"> |
| | <definition> This item represents disclosure of the amount of capital distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LimitedPartnersCapitalAccount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalConvertibleDebtWithConversionFeature"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueConversionOfUnits"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RecognitionOfDeferredRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ReceivablesArisingFromStraightLiningOfRentsAllowance"> |
| | <definition> The valuation allowance as of the balance sheet date to reduce the gross amount of straight-line rent receivables receivables to estimated net realizable value, which would be presented in parentheses on the face of the balance sheet </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProfitLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_PurchasesOfShortTermInvestments"> |
| | <definition> The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired with excess cash, having ready marketability, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity based on management's intention and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestAndDebtExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_LossGainOnEarlyExtinguishmentOfDebtAndWriteOffOfUnamortizedFinancingCosts"> |
| | <definition> Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt and write-off of unamortized financing costs </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DividendsPreferredStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_OrganizationAndBusiness"> |
| | <definition> Description containing the consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements and description of all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueAndCredits"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_OtherAssetsNonCash"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Other assets resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashPaidForCapitalizedInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_DeferredCredit"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Deferred credit resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityEquityInterestsIssuedAndIssuable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationLiabilityCurrentAndNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividends"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfCapitalUnitsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_RestrictedCash"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Restricted cash resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestPaid"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_RepurchaseOfSharesRelatedToStockCompensationArrangementsAndRelatedTaxWithholdings"> |
| | <definition> Increase (decrease) in retained earnings associated with the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation arrangements and associated employee tax withholdings. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_NotesAndMortgagesPayable"> |
| | <definition> Increase in Notes and mortgages payable resulting from the consolidation of investment previously accounted for on the equity method </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_EquityInIncomeOfPartiallyOwnedEntitiesIncludingAlexandersAndToys"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied, including Alexander's and Toys "R" Us. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LoansAssumed"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_MezzanineLoansReceivable"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of amounts representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among myriad other features and characteristics. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MarketableSecuritiesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfRealEstateHeldforinvestment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentType"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnsecuredDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_UnitDistributionsPaidInRedeemableClassOperatingPartnershipUnits"> |
| | <definition> Unit distributions paid in redeemable Class A Operating Partnership units </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ConversionOfSeriesF1PreferredUnits"> |
| | <definition> Conversion of Series F-1 Preferred Units to common shares </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_LiabilitiesRelatedToDiscontinuedOperations"> |
| | <definition> Liabilities related to discontinued operations </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromAcquisitionOfJointVenture"> |
| | <definition> Increase in noncontrolling interest balance from acquisition of a joint venture </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DevelopmentInProcess"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_MezzanineLoansLossAccrual"> |
| | <definition> The valuation allowance to reduce the amount of Mezzanine Loans receivables to estimated net realizable value. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ImpairmentAndOtherLosses"> |
| | <definition> The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value and other non-operating losses. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_MortgageNotesPayableLegallyDefeased"> |
| | <definition> The amount of mortgage notes payable legally defeased </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_MezzanineLoansReceivableAllowanceIn2009"> |
| | <definition> The valuation allowance as of the balance sheet date to reduce the amount of Mezzanine Loans receivables to estimated net realizable value, which would be presented in parentheses on the face of the balance sheet. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfProperties"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherShortTermInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_TenantReimbursements"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockDividend"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FixturesAndEquipmentGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireNotesReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_BasisOfPresentationAndSignificantAccountingPolicies"> |
| | <definition> Description containing the consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForConstructionInProcess"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_QuarterlyFinancialInformationTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_ProceedsFromMaturingShortTermInvestments"> |
| | <definition> The cash inflow from securities or other assets sold, having ready marketability and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_AcquisitionAndRetirementOfConvertibleSeniorDebenturesAndSeniorUnsecuredNotes"> |
| | <definition> The cash outflow from the repayment of debt instrument which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder and the cash outflow from the repayment of senior unsecured notes. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MinorityInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForCapitalImprovements"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireRealEstate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_DeferredLeasingAndFinancingCostsAmortization"> |
| | <definition> For an unclassified balance sheet, the accumulated amortization, as of the reporting date, which represents the periodic charge to earnings of initial direct costs which have been deferred and are being allocated over the lease term in proportion to the recognition of rental income, combined with, for an unclassified balance sheet, the accumulated amortization, as of the reporting date, representing the periodic charge to earnings of deferred costs which are associated with debt obligations existing as of the end of the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_NetGainOnSaleOfAmericoldRealtyTrust"> |
| | <definition> The net realized gain or loss on sale of Americold, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NotesReceivableNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="vno_IncomeLossApplicableToToysRUs"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee, Toys "R" Us, (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| </DefinitionAndReference> |