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Cleveland, the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio, has 142 completed high-rises, 36 of which stand taller than 250 feet (76 m). The tallest building in Cleveland is the 57-story Key Tower, which rises 947 feet (289 m) on Public Square. The tower has been the tallest building in Ohio since its completion, in 1991; it also was the tallest building in the United States between Chicago and New York City before the completion, in 2007, of the Comcast Center in Philadelphia. The Terminal Tower, 771 feet (235 m), is the second tallest building in Cleveland and Ohio; at the time of its completion, in 1927, the building was the tallest in the world outside New York City.

The history of skyscrapers in Cleveland began in 1889, with the construction of the Society for Savings Building, often called the first skyscraper in the city. Cleveland went through an early building boom in the late 1920s and the early 1930s, during which several high-rise buildings, including the Terminal Tower, were constructed. The city experienced a second, much larger building boom from the early 1970s to the early 1990s, during which it saw the construction of over 15 skyscrapers, including the Key Tower and 200 Public Square. Overall, the city is the site of three of the four Ohio skyscrapers that rise at least 656 feet (200 m) in height; Cincinnati has the other. In 2020, the skyline of Cleveland was 27th in the United States and 96th in the world, ranked by buildings at least 330 feet (100 m) tall, with 18.

Unlike many other big American cities, Cleveland had few skyscraper construction projects in the 2000s. Such projects increased in the 2010s. Skyscrapers completed during this time [which time?] include the Ernst & Young Tower (2013), which is 330 feet (100 m) tall, and the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel, which opened in 2016 and is 374 feet (114 m) tall. The newest additions to the Cleveland skyline include the 29-story, 350-foot-tall (110 m) Beacon apartment building, on Euclid Avenue; the 34-story, 396-foot-tall (121 m) Lumen Tower, at Playhouse Square; and the 24-story, 267-foot-tall (81 m) Artisan apartment building, in the University Circle district. Notable buildings under construction are the 39-story, 616-foot-tall (188 m) Sherwin-Williams global headquarters, and the 23-floor, 250-foot-tall (76 m) City Club Apartments downtown.

Skyline of Cleveland from Lake Erie at night, with Key Tower, 200 Public Square, and the Terminal Tower at the center

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Cleveland skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

     Tallest building in Cleveland upon completion

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Address Notes
1 Key Tower Key Tower 2022.png 947 (289) 57 1991 127 Public Square

The 165th-tallest building in the world, 40th-tallest building in the United States and the tallest building between Philadelphia and Chicago. It is the tallest building in Ohio since 1991 and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1990s. Originally built as the Society Center, the building is the headquarters of KeyCorp.

2 Terminal Tower Terminal Tower from Cuyahoga River Cropped.jpg 708 (216) 52 1927 50 Public Square

The 102nd-tallest building in the United States, the 2nd-tallest building in Ohio, and the tallest building completed in the city in the 1920s. Terminal Tower was the 4th-tallest building in the world when it was completed in August 1927 and stood as the tallest building in North America outside New York City until the completion of Boston's Prudential Tower in 1964. It is the tallest residential-access building in the city and state, partially redeveloped from offices into apartments in 2018.

3 200 Public Square 200 Public Square.jpg 658 (201) 45 1985 200 Public Square

The 4th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1980s. Built as the Sohio Building and also known as the BP Building (HQ of BP America from 1985 until 1998 when BP moved to Chicago), the building is the regional headquarters of Huntington National Bank. The public atrium features a series of water fountains that end at the Euclid Avenue wall with a falling water curtain that one can walk all the way around. The floor in the atrium is solid marble and the skylight allows one to see the stepped "crown" 658 feet straight up the facade from the tower floor.

4 Tower at Erieview Erieview Tower 2023.jpg 529 (161) 40 1964 100 Erieview Plaza

The 9th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1960s. The building houses the Richard E. Jacobs' Galleria mall which was connected on its building grid in the 1980s and the Parker Hannifin downtown YMCA.

5 One Cleveland Center One Cleveland Center, 2023.jpg 450 (137) 31 1983 1375 East 9th Street

The 17th-tallest building in Ohio. Built by the same firm that constructed the Citigroup Center in New York City, the building comes to a prism point at its apex and resembles an electric razor.

6 Fifth Third Center FifthThird.jpg 446 (136) 27 1992 600 Superior Avenue

The 18th-tallest building in Ohio. Built as the Bank One Center, the building sits directly across the street from Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

7 Carl B. Stokes Federal Court House Building Carl B. Stokes Federal Court House Building (2018).jpg 430 (131) 23 2002 801 West Superior Avenue

The 20th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2000s. The building is the tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio. It is the tallest courthouse in Cleveland and the 2nd-tallest courthouse in Ohio, behind the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. Named after Carl B. Stokes, the first black mayor of Cleveland.

8 Justice Center Complex Justice Center complex, Cleveland.jpg 420 (128) 26 1977 1200 Ontario Street

The 22nd-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1970s. The building is part of the expansion of Group Plan and attaches to Cuyahoga County Jail Complex.

9 Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building Downtown Cleveland - Key Tower Reflection (8686170807).jpg 419 (128) 31 1967 1240 East 9th Street

The 23rd-tallest building in Ohio. The building is the 2nd-tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio. It is named after the 49th Cleveland mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze who was also a Kennedy cabinet member and US Appeals judge. Recently completely re-paneled, the building contains Cleveland Bio-Metric Scan services for the United States passport processing and issuing offices.

10 PNC Center PNClev.jpg 410 (125) 35 1980 1900 East 9th Street

The 27th-tallest building in Ohio. Built to rival Ameritrust Tower that sits catty corner to the PNC, it is the regional headquarters of Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services which bought Cleveland-based National City Corp in 2008. Originally known as the National City Center, the building was renamed in 2009.

11 The Lumen The Lumen (cropped).jpg 396 (121) 35 2020 1600 Euclid Avenue

The 31st-tallest building in Ohio and tallest building completed in Cleveland in the 2020s so far. It is the tallest all-residential building in the city and the tallest building in Playhouse Square. The Lumen marks the largest residential construction project in city in 40 years.

12 The 9 Cleveland Trust Company Building, Euclid Avenue and East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH - 52990100619.jpg 383 (119) 28 1971 900 Euclid Avenue

The 33rd-tallest building in Ohio. Previously known as Cleveland Trust Tower, Ameritrust Tower, and 900 Euclid Tower. The building was redeveloped in 2014 as a mixed use hotel, retail, and residential building attached to the new Cuyahoga County Headquarters.

13 Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel (HCDH) Hilton Cleveland Downtown, May 2016.jpg 374 (114) 32 2016 100 Lakeside Avenue

The 34th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2010s. It is the tallest hotel in the city and the state of Ohio and also the largest hotel in Cleveland. The Hilton is attached to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and the Global Center for Health Innovation. The hotel was built as a joint agreement between the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

14 AT&T Huron Road Building AT&T Huron Rd building.jpg 365 (111) 24 1927 750 Huron Road

The 38th-tallest building in Ohio. Commonly known as Ohio Bell Building, previous names include the Ameritech Building and the SBC Center. The building is largely thought to be the inspiration for Superman's Daily Planet building as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster lived in Cleveland and this building was erected in 1926-27 ten years before the publishing of the superhero's first appearance in 1938, Action Comics #1.

15 James A. Rhodes Tower CSU Rhodes Tower.jpg 363 (111) 20 1971 2121 Euclid Avenue

The 39th-tallest building in Ohio and the 4th-tallest educational building in the United States. Originally known as the University Tower, the building was renamed in honor James A. Rhodes who was governor at the time of Cleveland State University's founding in 1964.

16 Eaton Center 1111 Superior.jpg 356 (109) 28 1983 1111 Superior Avenue

Originally built as the Superior Square Center, the building was renamed Eaton Center when Eaton became the main tenant in 1983. The building is now the headquarters of IBM in Cleveland and also the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2015.

17 The Beacon The Beacon building.jpg 355 (108) 28 2019 515 Euclid Avenue

The Beacon is the 2nd-tallest all-residential tower in the city after The Lumen and the first apartment tower constructed in the central downtown since 1974. The building was developed by Stark Enterprises and sits atop the 515 Euclid Avenue parking garage.

18 Ernst & Young Tower Ernst & Young Cleveland.jpg 330 (101) 21 2013 950 Main Street

Named after the major accounting firm of Ernst & Young, the building is part of Phase I of the Flats East Bank redevelopment project. It was the first downtown private office building constructed since 1992.

19 Marriott at Key Center MarriottCLE.jpg 320 (98) 28 1991 127 Public Square

The Marriott at Key Center is the 2nd-tallest all-hotel building in the city, connected to the north side of Key Tower. Developed by Richard Jacobs Group as part of Society Center complex.

20 AmTrust Financial Building Mcdonald.jpg 308 (94) 23 1968 800 Superior Avenue

Formerly known as Key Center, McDonald Investments Center, and Central National Bank Building.

21 55 Public Square 55 Public Square from West 3rd Street.jpg 300 (91) 22 1958 55 Public Square

Tallest building constructed in the city the 1950s. Originally known as the Illuminating Building, the building is known for its famous for its multistory red 55. Partially converted into apartments in 2023.

22 The 925 Building Union Commerce.jpg 289 (88) 21 1924 925 Euclid Avenue

Formerly known as the Huntington Building and as the Union Trust Building, it is the largest office space in Cleveland and Ohio. The building was the second largest office space in the world at the time of completion in 1924.

23 North Point Tower North Pointe Tower, 2023.jpg 285 (87) 22 1990 901-1001 Lakeside Avenue
24 1100 Superior 1100 Superior, 2023.jpg 282 (86) 23 1972 1100 Superior Avenue

Formerly Diamond Building.

Standard Building Standard Building.jpg 282 (86) 21 1925 1370 Ontario Street
26 East Ohio Building East Ohio Building.jpg 275 (84) 21 1959 1717 East 9th Street
27 Keith Building KeithBuild.jpg 272 (83) 21 1922 1621 Euclid Avenue

The building is connected to the Playhouse Square Center (PSC) and houses the offices of the Playhouse Square Foundation which runs PSC. The Connor Palace Theatre is located in the bottom floors of the building. The Keith Building is the 2nd-tallest building in Playhouse Square after The Lumen.

28 Artisan Artisan Cleveland, 2023 updated.jpg 267 (81) 24 2023 10600 Chester Avenue

Artisan is the tallest building in University Circle and Phase I of the Circle Square development project. The building is the 3rd-tallest all-residential building in the city after The Lumen and The Beacon.

29 Reserve Square - East Tower Reserve Square complex 2023.jpg 266 (81) 25 1973 1700 East 13th Street

The 4th-tallest all-residential building in the city, also known as the Reserve Square Apartments. The complex was originally called Park Centre when it opened in 1973.

Reserve Square - West Tower 266 (81) 26 1973

Formerly included the Embassy Suites at Reserve Square.

31 Superior Building Superior Bldg.jpg 265 (81) 22 1922 815 Superior Avenue
Fenn Tower FennTCSU.jpg 265 (81) 21 1930 1983 East 24th Street
33 Landmark Office Towers Complex LandmarksOff.jpg 260 (79) 22 1930 101 Prospect Avenue
34 AECOM Building AECOM Cleveland.jpg 253 (77) 21 1972 1300 East 9th Street
Ohio Savings Plaza OSPCLE.jpg 253 (77) 17 1969 1801 East 9th Street
Ameritech Center Ameritech Center, Cleveland.jpg 253 (77) 16 1983 45 Erieview Plaza

Ongoing conversion into "The Bell Apartments" in 2024.

37 One University Circle One University Circle, University Circle, Cleveland, OH (27675714237).jpg 235 (71) 20 2018 10730 Euclid Avenue

The 2nd-tallest building in University Circle after Artisan.

38 Westin Hotel Cleveland Westin Cleveland, 2023.jpg 222 (68) 22 1975 777 East St. Clair Avenue
39 Guardian Bank Building Guardian Building.jpg 221 (67) 15 1896 617-637 Euclid Avenue

Formerly the New England Building and later known as the National City Bank Building.

40 Parkview Apartments Cleveland Parkview.jpg 213 (65) 18 1926 1802 East 13th Street
41 Rockefeller Building Rockefeller Cleveland, 2023.jpg 212 (65) 17 1905 614 West Superior Avenue
42 US Bank Centre Cleveland US Bank Centre (8331592370).jpg 210 (64) 16 1991 1350 Euclid Avenue
Willson Tower 210 (64) 22 1971 1919 East 55th Street
44 W. O. Walker Center 208 (63) 16 1989 10524 Euclid Avenue
Lakeview Terrace Apartments LakeviewT.jpg 208 (63) 19 1973 2700 Washington Avenue
46 Frank J. Lausche State Office Building LauscheSOB.jpg 204 (62) 15 1979 615 West Superior Avenue
Bohn Towers BohnTowers.jpg 204 (62) 22 1972 1300 Superior Avenue
48 Federal Reserve Bank Building

Federal Reserve Bank — Cleveland, Ohio.jpg

203 (62) 13 1923 1455 East 6th Street
49 Chesterfield Building ChesterfieldCLE.jpg 200 (61) 20 1967 1801 East 12th Street

Tallest under construction

As of September 2023, there are 3 buildings under construction in Cleveland that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year
(est.)
Status Notes
Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters Sherwin-Williams HQ Construction.jpg 616 (188) 39 2024 Topped out

Will become the 4th-tallest building in the city upon completion.

City Club Apartments City Club 2023.jpg 250 (76) 23 2024 Topped out

Original completion planned for 2022-2023.

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute Building 243 (74) 14 2026 Under Construction

Tallest approved or proposed

These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

Name Height
ft (m)
Floors Year
(est.)
Status Notes
The Viaduct 300+ (72) 27 2020-2021 Proposed
E. 9th-Bolivar Condo Tower Unknown 20+ 2021-2022 Proposed
Dream Hotel 200+ (61+) 19 2022 Proposed
Market Square (Phase 2) 235 (72) 16 2023 Proposed
Market Square (Phase 3) 264 (80) 18 2025 Proposed
Bedrock Tower City (multiple towers) 200+ 20+ 2023 Proposed

Timeline of tallest buildings

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The Terminal Tower stood as the tallest building in Cleveland for 61 years, from 1930 until 1991.

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Cleveland.

Name Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)
Floors Reference
Society for Savings Building 127 Public Square 1889–1896 152 (46) 10
Guardian Bank Building 623-629 Euclid Avenue 1896–1900 221 (67) 15
Keith Building 1621 Euclid Avenue 1922–1924 272 (83) 22
Union Trust Building 925 Euclid Avenue 1924–1927 289 (88) 22
Ohio Bell Building 750 Huron Road 1927–1930 364 (111) 24
Terminal Tower 50 Public Square 1930–1991 771 (235) 52
Key Tower 127 Public Square 1991–present 947 (289) 57

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