REAL ESTATE - Schedule of Revenue and Expenses of Real Estate Held-for-Sale (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposition Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - 201 Spear Street $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Revenues:
Rental income	$ 197
Other operating income	9
Total revenues	206
Expenses
Operating, maintenance, and management	52
Real estate taxes and insurance	69
Asset management fees to affiliate	26
General and administrative expenses	22
Interest expense	419
Total expenses	$ 588

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