| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001474464 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 4, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NEW YORK REIT LIQUIDATING LLC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36416 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-2426528 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2 Liberty Square |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02109 |
| City Area Code | (617) |
| Local Phone Number | 570-4750 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
