v3.19.3
Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Oct. 21, 2019
Cover [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 Sep. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   86,948,888
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity File Number 1-12002  
Entity Tax Identification Number 23-2715194  
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  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Title of 12(b) Security Common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 per share  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD