v3.19.2
Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jul. 22, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ACADIA REALTY TRUST  
Entity Central Index Key 0000899629  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Trading Symbol AKR  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   84,452,945
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity File Number 1-12002  
Entity Tax Identification Number 232715194  
Entity Address, Address Line One 411 THEODORE FREMD AVENUE  
Entity Address, Address Line Two SUITE 300  
Entity Address, City or Town RYE  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10580  
City Area Code 914  
Local Phone Number 288-8100