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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Nov. 15, 2022
Entity File Number 001-31568
Entity Registrant Name NEW ENGLAND REALTY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Entity Central Index Key 0000746514
Entity Tax Identification Number 04-2619298
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MA
Entity Address, Address Line One 39 Brighton Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Allston
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02134
City Area Code 617
Local Phone Number 783-0039
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security CLASS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNITS
Trading Symbol NEN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false