Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Buildings and improvements, accumulated depreciation
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation
Intangible lease assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Tenant receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Deferred financing costs, accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs
Deferred lease costs, accumulated amortization
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Accumulated Amortization
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Unsecured debt- discount on debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Secured debt- premium on debt
Estimated Fair Value Adjustment On Assumed Debt
Estimated fair value adjustment on debt recorded at assumption of such debt instrument
Intangible lease liabilities, accumulated amortization
Intangible Lease Liabilities Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Lease Liabilities Accumulated Amortization
Stockholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Shares-in-trust, shares authorized
Shares In Trust Authorized
Shares In Trust Authorized
Shares-in-trust, shares outstanding
Shares In Trust, Outstanding
Shares In Trust, Outstanding
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
$300 Million 2011 Unsecured Term Loan Maturing 2016 [Member]
$300 Million 2011 Unsecured Term Loan Maturing 2016 [Member]
$300 Million 2011 Unsecured Term Loan Maturing 2016 [Member]
Unsecured 300 million 2013 Term Loan Maturing 2019 [Member]
Unsecured 300 million 2013 Term Loan Maturing 2019 [Member]
Unsecured 300 million 2013 Term Loan Maturing 2019 [Member]
2014 Senior Notes [Member]
Senior 2014 Notes [Member]
Senior 2014 Notes [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 3 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 3 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 3 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of forward starting swaps
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Total notional value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Face amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Number of swaps settled
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Settled During the Period
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Settled During the Period
Settlement of forward starting interest rate swaps
Deferred Gain/(Loss) on Settlement of Interest Rate Derivative
Gain/(Loss) on settlement of interest rate derivative which is recorded as component of accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized as offset/increase to interest expense over the life of the respective underlying debt facility.
Term of notes
Debt Instrument, Term of Debt Agreement
Debt Instrument, Term of Debt Agreement
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Gross derivative assets
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Gross derivative liabilities
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Net derivative asset/(liability)
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI on derivative
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amount of previously recorded loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into interest expense
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Loss to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense over next twelve months
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Assets needed for immediate settlement, aggregate fair value
Assets Needed for Immediate Settlement, Aggregate Fair Value
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Awards [Member]
Stock Awards [Member]
Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value of Shares Granted During the Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total Grant Date Fair Value of Shares Vested During the Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Liability Awards Paid During the Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid During Period
The liabilities paid during the accounting period for equity-based compensation.
Period of predetermined peer group's total stockholder return
Stock Awards, Performance Period Used In Calculation
Stock Awards, Performance Period Used In Calculation
Compensation expense related to stock awards
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Amortization of unvested shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Amortization Of Nonvested Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Amortization Of Nonvested Shares
Total shares issued to employees, directors, and officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested, weighted-average vesting period (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Assets:
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $1,030,098 and $979,934 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Investment Building and Building Improvements, Net
Investment Building and Building Improvements, Net
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $74,132 and $71,820 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total real estate assets
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Investments in and amounts due from unconsolidated joint ventures
Unconsolidated Equity Method Investments and Due from Joint Ventures
Unconsolidated Equity Method Investments and Due from Joint Ventures
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $285 and $346 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net
Straight-line rent receivables
Deferred Rent Receivables, Net
Restricted cash and escrows
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Interest rate swaps
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $5,056 and $13,041 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $132,777 and $126,465 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net
Total assets
Assets
Unsecured debt, net of discount of $4,592 and $1,320 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Unsecured Debt
Secured debt, inclusive of premium of $3,499 and $0 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Secured Debt
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred income
Deferred Revenue
Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $40,054 and $44,256 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Off-market Lease, Unfavorable
Interest rate swaps
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shares-in-trust, 150,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013
Common Stock Held in Trust
Preferred stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized; 154,324,076 and 157,460,903 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings
Accumulated Distributions in Excess of Net Income
Other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Piedmont stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
The 5 Wall Street Building [Member]
The 5 Wall Street Building [Member]
The 5 Wall Street Building [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Mortgage Loan Maturing September 1, 2021 [Member]
Mortgage Loan Maturing September 1, 2021 [Member]
Mortgage Loan Maturing September 1, 2021 [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stories of building acquired
Number of Stories in Real Estate Property
Number of Stories in Real Estate Property
Square footage of real estate property
Area of Real Estate Property
Contractual purchase price of property acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Mortgage loan assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Rental income
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Tenant reimbursements
Tenant Reimbursements
Property management fee revenue
Management Fees Revenue
Total revenues
Revenues
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Property operating costs
Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment
Depreciation
Depreciation, Continuing Operations
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives, from continuing operations.
Amortization
Adjustment for Amortization, Continuing Operations
The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives, from continuing operations.
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
Real estate operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income/(expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net recoveries from casualty events and litigation settlements
Net Loss (Gain) from Casualty Event and Litigation Settlement Expense
The net charge/(recovery) against earnings in the period related to a fire, explosion, or natural disaster (hurricane, earthquake) and amount of litigation expense, including but not limited to legal, forensic, accounting, and investigative fees
Equity in income/(loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Discontinued operations:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Impairment loss
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Loss on Write Down
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Loss on Write Down
Gain on sale of real estate assets, net
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Gain on sale of real estate assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties, Net of Applicable Income Taxes
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Piedmont
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Per share information – basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations and gain on sale of real estate assets (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Net income available to common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Issuer [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Guarantor [Member]
Guarantor [Member]
The registrant that guarantees the debt issued by another entity it controls, either directly or indirectly. The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree.
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Investment in real estate assets and real estate related intangibles, net of accruals
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Intercompany note receivable
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Notes Receivable, Investing Activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Notes Receivable, Investing Activities
Net sales proceeds from wholly-owned properties
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Net sales proceeds received from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Deferred lease costs paid
Increase (Decrease) in Lease Acquisition Costs
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs paid
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Notes Payable
Intercompany note payable
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Notes Payable
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Notes Payable
Net costs of issuance of common stock
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Repurchases of common stock as part of announced plan
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
(Distributions to)/repayments from affiliates
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Distributions
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Distributions
Dividends paid and discount on dividend reinvestments
Payments of Dividends Common Stock, Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest and Discount on Dividend Reinvestment
Sum of a) The cash outflow from the distribution of an entity's earnings in the form of dividends to common stockholders, and b) Distributions to noncontrolling interest, and c)Discount on dividend reinvestments.
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Tenant receivables, net
Receivables, Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted cash and escrows
Restricted Cash and Escrows, Fair Value Disclosure
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents the amount of restricted cash and escrows existing as of the balance sheet date.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest rate swap liability
Debt
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Mortgage Note $200 Million [Member]
Aon Center Chicago 4.87 Mortgage Note [Member]
Aon Center Chicago 4.87 Mortgage Note [Member]
Mortgage Note $25 Million [Member]
Aon Center Chicago 5.70 Mortgage Note [Member]
Aon Center Chicago 5.70 Mortgage Note [Member]
Secured Pooled Facility [Member]
Secured Pooled Facility [Member]
Fixed-Rate $105 Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 105Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 105Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate $125 Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 125Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 125Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate $42.5 Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 42.5Million Loan [Member]
Fixed-Rate 42.5Million Loan [Member]
WDC Mortgage Notes $140 Million[Member]
WDC Mortgage Notes [Member]
WDC Mortgage Notes [Member]
$500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit [Member]
Unsecured 500 Million Line of Credit [Member]
Unsecured 500 Million Line of Credit [Member]
$350 Million Senior Notes [Member]
Senior 350 Million Notes [Member]
Senior 350 Million Notes [Member]
Interest Rate by Type [Axis]
Interest Rate by Type [Axis]
Interest Rate by Type [Axis]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Weighted Average Rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Line of credit, effective interest rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Amount Outstanding
Notes and Loans Payable
Number of properties in collateralized pool
Number Of Properties In Collateralized Pool
Number Of Properties In Collateralized Pool
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
LIBOR rate in effect
LIBOR Interest Rate In Effect
LIBOR Interest Rate In Effect
Maximum extension period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Maturity Extension Period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Maturity Extension Period
Number of extension periods
Line Of Credit Facility, Number of Maturity Extension Periods
Line Of Credit Facility, Number of Maturity Extension Periods
Extension period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maturity Extension Period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maturity Extension Period
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Including Swap Settlement
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering original issue of discount or premium as well as the impact of settled interest rate swaps
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends to common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Operating distributions received from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Settlement of forward starting interest rate swaps
Other amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Impairment loss on real estate assets
Stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Equity in loss/(income) of unconsolidated joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Actual Cash Impact
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Actual Cash Impact
Gain on sale of real estate assets, net
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Non Cash Impact
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Non Cash Impact
Retirement of shares returned from escrow
Retirement of Shares Returned from Escrow, Operating Activity
Retirement of Shares Returned from Escrow, Operating Activity
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Increase in tenant and straight-line rent receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase in restricted cash and escrows
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Decrease in deferred income
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Net cash provided by operating activities
Acquisition of real estate assets and related intangibles
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate
Capitalized expenditures, net of accruals
Payments For Tenant Improvements and Capital Improvements
The cash outflow used to prepare the leased premises for tenant's occupancy and other capital improvements to properties held for use.
Supplemental Disclosures of Significant Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Change in accrued share repurchases as part of an announced plan
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Stock Repurchases
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Stock Repurchases
Accrued capital expenditures and deferred lease costs
Increase Decrease In Accrued Capital Expenditures And Deferred Lease Costs
Net change in the balance of accrued lease acquisition costs and accrued capital expenditures during the period. These accrued costs consist of items such as leasing commissions, lease incentives, procurement fees, tenant improvements, and/or general building improvements.
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Table]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Table]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Line Items]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Line Items]
Income Tax For Real Estate Investment Trusts [Line Items]
Real estate investment trust status required taxable income distribution rate
Real Estate Investment Trust Status Required Taxable Income Distribution Rate
Real Estate Investment Trust Status Required Taxable Income Distribution Rate
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Secured Pooled Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Premium from estimated fair market value adjustment of mortgage loan assumed
Net borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net
Repayments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Interest payments on debt facilities
Interest Paid
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Piedmont
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Effective portion of gain/(loss) on derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (See Note 5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Plus: Reclassification of previously recorded loss included in net income (See Note 5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to Piedmont
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Capital Expenditures by Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditures By Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditures By Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditures by Type [Domain]
Capital Expenditures By Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Capital Expenditures By Type [Axis]
Non-Incremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
NonIncremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
NonIncremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
Incremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
Incremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
Incremental Capital Expenditures [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Tenant Audits and Disputes [Member]
Tenant Audits and Disputes [Member]
Tenant Audits and Disputes [Member]
Letter of Credit Agreements by Expiration Date [Axis]
Letter of Credit Agreements by Expiration Date [Axis]
Letter of Credit Agreements by Expiration Date [Domain]
Letter of Credit Agreements by Expiration Date [Domain]
Letter of Credit, July 2014 [Member]
Letter of Credit Three, July 2014 [Member]
Letter of Credit Three, July 2014 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential obligations for tenant improvements
Commitment to Provide Funding to Tenants for Capital Improvements
Commitment to Provide Funding to Tenants for Capital Improvements
Tenant audit dispute expense
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letter of credit, renewal period
Letter of Credit Renewal Period
Letter of Credit Renewal Period
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for a variable interest entity (VIE), including but not limited to, judgments and assumptions in determining whether to consolidate and in identifying the primary beneficiary, gain (loss) recognized on the initial consolidation of the VIE, terms of arrangements, amounts and classification of the VIE's assets and liabilities, and the entity's maximum exposure to loss.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Office properties [Member]
Office properties [Member]
Unconsolidated Joint Venture [Member]
Unconsolidated Joint Venture [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of wholly-owned subsidiaries
Number Of Wholly Owned Management Subsidiaries
Number Of Wholly Owned Management Subsidiaries
Percentage ownership by sole general partner
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Percentage ownership by sole limited partner
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Number of real estate properties
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of redevelopment assets
Number of Real Estate Properties To Be Redeveloped
The number of real estate properties owned as of the balance sheet date which are not in service because they are subject to redevelopment.
Percentage Leased as of Acquisition
Percentage of Leased Real Estate Properties
Percentage of Leased Real Estate Properties
Percentage of annualized lease revenue
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Percentage of Annualized Lease Revenue
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Percentage of Annualized Lease Revenue
Number of key markets
Number of Concentration Markets
Number of Markets in which majority of annualized lease revenue is generated
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested Deferred Stock Awards, Beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Deferred Stock Awards Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants of Performance Share Awards (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants In Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants In Period
Deferred Stock Awards Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Deferred Stock Awards Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Unvested Deferred Stock Awards, End of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Unvested Deferred Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Deferred Stock Awards Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants of Performance Share Awards (Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Deferred Stock Awards Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Deferred Stock Awards Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Deferred Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, End of period (in dollars per share)
Other income/(expense)
Impairment loss
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
2020 W. 89th Street Building [Member]
Building 2020 [Member]
Building 2020 [Member]
Two Park Center [Member]
TWO PARK CENTER [Member]
TWO PARK CENTER [Member]
1111 Durham Avenue [Member]
Durham Avenue 1111 [Member]
Durham Avenue 1111 [Member]
1200 Enclave Parkway [Member]
ENCLAVE PARKWAY 1200 [Member]
ENCLAVE PARKWAY 1200 [Member]
350 Spectrum Loop building [Member]
SPECTRUM LOOP 350 [Member]
SPECTRUM LOOP 350 [Member]
8700 South Price Road [Member]
SOUTH PRICE ROAD 8700 [Member]
SOUTH PRICE ROAD 8700 [Member]
11107 and 11109 Sunset Hills Road [Member]
Sunset Hills Road, 11107 and 11109 [Member]
Sunset Hills Road, 11107 and 11109 [Member]
1441 West Long Lake Road [Member]
West Long Lake Road 1441 [Member]
West Long Lake Road 1441 [Member]
4685 Investment Drive [Member]
INVESTMENT DRIVE 4685 [Member]
INVESTMENT DRIVE 4685 [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales price of building
Contract Price For Sale of Property or Portfolio of Properties
Contract Price For Sale of Property or Portfolio of Properties
Gain/(Loss) on Sale
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investment Real Estate
Net Sales Proceeds
Ownership interest (percentage)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Sales price for equity method investment
Contract Price For Sale Of Equity Method Investments
Contract Price For Sale Of Equity Method Investments
Loss on sale of equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Rental income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Rental Income
Tenant reimbursements
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Tenant Reimbursement
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Tenant Reimbursement
Property management fee revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property Management Fee Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property Management Fee Revenue
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Expenses:
Expenses [Abstract]
Expenses [Abstract]
Property operating costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property Operating Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property Operating Costs
Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation
Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Amortization
General and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Other income/(expense)
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other income/(expense)
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest And Other Income Expense
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest And Other Income Expense
Net recoveries from casualty events and litigation settlements
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Net Loss Gain From Casualty Event
The net charge/recovery against earnings in the period related to a fire, explosion, or natural disaster (hurricane, earthquake) for disposal group, including discontinued operation.
Nonoperating income (expense)
Discontinued Operation, Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Discontinued Operation, Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Operating income, excluding gain/(loss) on sale
Weighted-average common shares – basic
Deferred stock awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Stock Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock Awards 1, Granted April 4, 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards 1, Granted April 4 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards 1, Granted April 4 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 4, 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 4 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 4 2012 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted April 2, 2013 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted January 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted January 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted January 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted May 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted May 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards, Granted May 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted May 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted May 2014 [Member]
Stock Awards 2, Granted May 2014
Net Shares Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Net Shares Granted
The number of share grants, net of shares surrended for taxes, made on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Grant Date Fair Value
Of the shares granted, % vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested Percent At Reported Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Vested Percent At Reported Date
Of the shares granted, % expected to vest in one year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest Within One Year, Percent
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest Within One Year, Percent
Of the shares granted, % expected to vest in two years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Two Years, Percent
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Two Years, Percent
Of the shares granted, % expected to vest in three years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Three Years, Percent
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Three Years, Percent
Of the shares granted, % expected to vest in four years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Four Years, Percent
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Expected to Vest In Four Years, Percent
Unvested Shares
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Outstanding Employee Deferred Stock Awards
Schedule of Outstanding Employee Deferred Stock Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Outstanding Employee Deferred Stock Awards [Table Text Block]
Property Dispositions and Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Results Of Operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Results Of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Results Of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities by Classification of Entity [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Eye Street 1201 NW Associates LLC [Member]
Eye Street 1201 NW Associates LLC [Member]
Eye Street 1225 NW Associates LLC [Member]
Eye Street 1225 NW Associates LLC [Member]
Piedmont 500 W. Monroe Fee LLC [Member]
Piedmont 500 W. Monroe Fee LLC [Member]
Suwanee Gateway One LLC [Member]
Suwanee Gateway One LLC [Member]
Medici Atlanta LLC [Member]
Medici Atlanta LLC [Member]
TownPark 400, LLC [Member]
TownPark 400, LLC [Member]
TownPark 400, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Piedmont’s % Ownership of Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Net Carrying Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net
Variable interest entity, cash flow percent entitled to entity
Variable Interest Entity Cash Flow Percent Entitled To Entity
Variable Interest Entity Cash Flow Percent Entitled To Entity
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization
Tenant and straight-line rent receivables, net
Tenant Receivables Including Straight Line Rental Revenue Receivables
Tenant Receivables Including Straight Line Rental Revenue Receivables
Advances to affiliates
Due from Affiliates
Investment in subsidiary
Investment In Subsidiary
Amount of Investment in an affiliate by means of direct or indirect ownership
Notes receivable
Notes Receivable, Intercompany Transactions
Notes Receivable, Intercompany Transactions
Prepaid expenses, restricted cash, escrows, and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Assets
Prepaid Expense and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Assets
Deferred financing costs, net
Deferred lease costs, net
Debt
Long-term Debt
Advances from affiliates
Due to Affiliate
Intangible lease liabilities, net
Stockholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cumulative Distributions in Excess of Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Share repurchases as part of an announced plan
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Share repurchases as part of an announced plan, shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Retirement of shares returned from escrow
Retirement of Shares Returned from Escrow
Retirement of Shares Returned from Escrow
Retirement of shares returned from escrow, shares
Retirement of Shares Returned From Escrow, Shares
Retirement of Shares Returned From Escrow, Shares
Offering costs associated with the issuance of common stock
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.80 (YTD 2013) and $0.40 (YTD 2014) per share), distributions to noncontrolling interest, and dividends reinvested
Dividends, Minority Interest (Decrease) From Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders and Stock Issued During Period Value Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Sum of a) Equity impact of aggregate cash, stock, and paid-in-kind dividends declared for all securities (common shares, preferred shares, etc.) during the period, b) Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders, and c) Value of stock issued during the period from a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP). A dividend reinvestment plan allows the holder of the stock to reinvest dividends paid to them by the entity on new issues of stock or stock purchased and reissued by the entity.
Shares issued and amortized under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, net of tax
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Shares issued and amortized under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, net of tax (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]