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Downtown Phoenix Skyline Lights
Downtown Phoenix skyline in 2012 at night
Downtown Phoenix Aerial Looking Northeast
Skyline view of Downtown Phoenix in 2009 — looking northeast from helicopter above the 4th Avenue Jail.

Phoenix, the capital of the U.S. state of Arizona, has 23 buildings standing at least 295 feet (90 m). The tallest building in Phoenix is the 40-story Chase Tower, completed in 1972 with 38 habitable floors rising to 483 feet (147 m). It is also the tallest building in Arizona. The second-tallest building in the city and the state is the U.S. Bank Center, which rises 407 feet (124 m). Of the 25 tallest buildings in Arizona, 22 are located in Phoenix. However, none of them are among the tallest in the United States.

The history of tall buildings in Phoenix began with the completion in 1924 of the Luhrs Building; the structure rose 138 feet (42 m) and ten floors. The Westward Ho was completed in 1927. This 16-floor, 208-foot (63 m) structure stood as the tallest in Phoenix until 1960. Midtown Phoenix went through a building boom in the early 1960s, resulting in the completion of six high-rises, including the Phoenix Corporate Center and 4000 North Central Avenue. The 1970s brought development back to Downtown Phoenix and saw the completion of five major high-rises, including the two tallest buildings in the city: Chase Tower and the U.S. Bank Center. The next major period of development occurred in both districts and lasted from 1980 to the early 1990s. In this time period, 9 of the city's current 25 tallest buildings were constructed, including Century Link Tower, BMO Tower and Renaissance Square.

While high-rise construction didn’t entirely stop, development slowed considerably until 2007 when Downtown gained five more high-rises within three years, including the 1,000-room Sheraton Grand Phoenix and the 34-story 44 Monroe apartment tower.

Currently, the Downtown Phoenix skyline is growing at a rapid pace with dozens of high-rises under construction, approved or proposed. The most recently completed high-rise is Derby, a residential-use tower that rises 21 stories and 240 feet (73 m).

Phoenix skyline viewed from South Mountain Park
Phoenix skyline from South Mountain Park including downtown and midtown

Tallest buildings

Number of completed buildings in the specified height range.

500 ft
(152 m) to 599 ft
(183 m)
400 ft
(122 m) to 499 ft
(152 m)
300 ft
(91 m) to 399 ft
(122 m)
200 ft
(61 m) to 299 ft
(91 m)
Total
0 2 19 33 54

As of 2022, Phoenix has 54 completed buildings that rise above 200 feet (61 m), and of those only 2 are taller than 400 feet (120 m). No completed buildings are taller than 500 feet (150 m), although 1 rising 535 feet (163 m) has been approved for construction. This lists ranks Phoenix buildings that exceed a height of 61 m (200 ft) including spires and architectural details, but not antenna masts.

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Use Year District Notes
1 Chase Tower Chase Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 01.0483 (147) 40 Office 1972 Downtown Has been the tallest building in Phoenix and Arizona since 1972. Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 1970s. Tallest building between San Diego, California, and San Antonio, Texas.
2 U.S. Bank Center U.S. Bank Center in Phoenix, Arizona 02.0 407 (124) 31 Office 1976 Downtown Second-tallest building in Phoenix and Arizona.
3 Century Link Tower Century Link Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 03.0 397 (121) 25 Office 1989 Midtown Tallest building in the city and the state outside of Downtown Phoenix. Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 1980s.
4 CityScape Office Tower Alliance Bank Tower/Cityscape Tower 1 in Phoenix, Arizona 04.0 385 (117) 27 Office 2010 Downtown Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 2010s.
5 44 Monroe 44 Monroe in Phoenix, Arizona 06.0 380 (116) 34 Residential 2008 Downtown Tallest residential building in Arizona. Tallest building in Phoenix constructed in the 2000s.
6 BMO Tower Viad Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 07.0 374 (114) 24 Office 1991 Midtown Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 1990s.
7 Two Renaissance Square Renaissance Square in Phoenix, Arizona 09.0 372 (113) 28 Office 1990 Downtown Taller building of a two-building plaza; connected by skybridge to One Renaissance Square.
8 Phoenix City Hall Phoenix City Hall in Phoenix, Arizona 10.0 368 (112) 20 Government 1994 Downtown
9 (tie) Bank of America Tower Bank of America Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 11.0 360 (110) 23 Office 2000 Downtown Tallest office building constructed in Phoenix in the 2000s.
9 (tie) Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Sheraton Grand Phoenix, formerly known as Sheraton Phoenix Downtown 12.0 360 (110) 31 Hotel 2008 Downtown Tallest hotel in Arizona.
11 (tie) 100 West Washington Wells Fargo Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona 356

(109)

27 Government 1971 Downtown
11 (tie) 3300 North Central Avenue 3300 North Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona 13.0 356 (109) 27 Office 1980 Midtown
13 Altura PHX the Link Residential Tower, Phoenix, Arizona 15.0 350 (107) 30 Residential 2019 Downtown Formerly known as Link PHX.
14 One Renaissance Square One Renaissance Square in Phoenix, Arizona 14.0 347 (106) 26 Office 1986 Downtown Shorter building of a two-building plaza; connected by skybridge to Two Renaissance Square.
15 (tie) Freeport-McMoRan Center Freeport-McMoRan Center in Phoenix, Arizona 05.0 341 (104) 26 Office/Hotel 2009 Downtown
15 (tie) Phoenix Corporate Center Phoenix Corporate Center in Phoenix, Arizona 15.0 341 (104) 26 Office 1965 Midtown Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 1960s.
17 (tie) Phoenix Plaza I Phoenix Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona 16.0 331 (101) 20 Office 1988 Midtown
17 (tie) Phoenix Plaza II Phoenix Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona 17.0 331 (101) 20 Office 1990 Midtown
19 Great American Tower Great American Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 18.0 320 (98) 24 Office 1985 Midtown
20 Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona 19.0 317 (97) 20 Hotel 1976 Downtown
21 700 N 4th Street 700 N 4th St in Phoenix, Arizona 19.0 304 (93) 27 Residential 2022 Downtown Tallest building constructed in Phoenix in the 2020s.
22 Hotel Palomar & Cityscape Residences Hotel Palomar/Cityscape Residences in Phoenix, Arizona 20.0 297 (91) 24 Residential/Hotel 2014 Downtown Tallest hotel constructed in Phoenix in the 2010s.
23 4041 North Central Avenue 4041 North Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona 21.0 295 (90) 22 Office 1980 Midtown
24 Adeline The Adeline in Phoenix, Arizona 21.0 291 (89) 25 Residential 2021 Downtown
25 Banner University Medical Center Tower Banner University Medical Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 21.0 290 (89) 16 Medical 2017 Coronado Tallest hospital tower in Arizona.
26 (tie) 2600 Tower 2600 Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 22.0 289 (88) 21 Office 1982 Midtown
26 (tie) One North Central Phelps Dodge Centre in Phoenix, Arizona 23.0 289 (88) 20 Office 2001 Downtown
28 Maricopa County Superior Court South Tower Maricopa County Superior Court South Court Tower October 6 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816.JPG 24.0 284 (86) 16 Government 2012 Downtown
29 4000 North Central Avenue 4000 North Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona 24.0 280 (85) 23 Office 1965 Midtown
30 X Phoenix Phase 1 X Phoenix Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona 25.0 266 (82) 20 Residential 2022 Downtown
31 Two Arizona Center Two Arizona Center in Phoenix, Arizona 25.0 260 (79) 20 Office 1990 Downtown
32 2800 Tower 2800 Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 26.0 258 (78) 20 Office 1988 Midtown
33 Executive Towers Condominiums Executive Towers Condominiums in Phoenix, Arizona 27.0 255 (78) 22 Residential 1964 Midtown
34 The Summit at Copper Square The Summit at Copper Square in Phoenix, Arizona 29.0254 (77) 23 Residential 2007 Downtown
35 Meridian Bank Tower Meridian Bank Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 28.0252 (77) 20 Office 1960 Midtown
36 Moontower PHX 29.0250 (76) 24 Residential 2023 Downtown
37 (tie) Kenect Phoenix Kenect Phoenix.jpg 29.0249 (75) 23 Residential 2021 Downtown
37 (tie) The Monroe One11 September 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816 Northwest.JPG 29.0249 (75) 18 Office 1964 Downtown
39 Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown CourtyardDTPHX.jpg 29.0247 (75) 20 Hotel 2017 Downtown
40 3800 North Central Avenue 3800 Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 29.0245 (74) 17 Office 1962 Midtown
41 (tie) One Arizona Center OneAZCenter.jpg 29.0240 (73) 19 Office 1990 Downtown
41 (tie) 3838 North Central Avenue 3838 North Central Avenue September 29 2013 2112x2816 Southwest.JPG 29.0240 (73) 20 Office 1971 Midtown Formerly known as the Greyhound Building.
41 (tie) Derby Derby Downtown Phoenix.jpg 29.0240 (73) 21 Residential 2022 Downtown
44 Regency House Regency House October 6 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816.JPG 29.0235 (71) 21 Residential 1966 Midtown
45 Central Court Building CourtBldgPhx.jpg 29.0234 (71) 13 Government 1977 Downtown
46 Phoenix Financial Center Phoenix Financial Center September 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816 West.JPG 29.0228 (69) 18 Office 1970 Midtown Originally opened in September 1964 as a 10 story building. The architectural plans called for two 18-story buildings and two one story structures, in 1968 construction began on adding an additional 8-stories.
47 Crystal Point Chrystal Point September 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816 Closer.jpg 29.0224 (68) 20 Residential 1989 Midtown
48 The Stewart 29.0223 (68) 19 Residential 2019 Downtown
49 (tie) CBIZ Plaza National Bank of Arizona Plaza September 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2112x2816 East.JPG 29.0217 (66) 16 Office 1980 Midtown
49 (tie) Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Banner Good Samaritan Medical Ctr.jpg 29.0217 (66) 12 Medical 1982 Coronado
51 Fellowship Towers Fellowship Towers.jpg 29.0212 (64) 17 Residential 1972 Midtown
52 The Ryan TheRyanPhoenix.jpg 29.0210 (64) 17 Residential 2020 Downtown Residential portion of the Block 23 development.
53 Westward Ho Westward Ho in Phoenix, Arizona 29.0208 (63) 16 Residential 1929 Downtown Held the title of tallest building in Arizona for over 30 years until the completion of the Guaranty Bank Building in 1960. Including the antenna and spire, Westward Ho tops out at 488 ft (149 m), making it the tallest structure in Downtown Phoenix.
54 (tie) One Lexington One Lexington Sep 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 2816x2112 Closer.JPG 29.0200 (61) 15 Residential 1974 Midtown Originally an office building for the Southern Arizona Bank and Trust Company called the Southern Arizona Bank Plaza, the facade was redone and the structure was converted into condominiums early 2010.
54 (tie) Copper Point Tower Abacus Tower September 29 2013 Phoenix Arizona 1976x2712 Northwest.jpg 29.0200 (61) 14 Office 1985 Midtown

Tallest under construction, approved, and proposed

Number of under construction, approved, or proposed buildings in the specified height range.

500 ft
(152 m) to 599 ft
(183 m)
400 ft
(122 m) to 499 ft
(152 m)
300 ft
(91 m) to 399 ft
(122 m)
200 ft
(61 m) to 299 ft
(91 m)
Total
1 1 8 14 24

Tallest buildings: site prep or under construction

As of January 2023, there are 11 high-rise buildings that are under construction or are under site prep that will rise at least 200 feet (61 m). A floor count of 15 stories is used as the cutoff in place of a height of 200 feet (61 m) for buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers.

Name Height
ft (m)
Floors Use Year
(est.)
Status District Ref
Central Station (East Tower) 374 (114) 32 Residential/Office 2025 Under Construction Downtown
Sol Modern 332 (101) 29 Residential 2025 Under Construction Downtown
X Phoenix (Phase 2) 320 (98) 26 Residential 2024 Under Construction (stalled) Downtown
PALMTower Residences 292 (89) 28 Residential 2024 Topped Out Downtown
Skye on 6th 285 (87) 26 Residential 2023 Topped Out Downtown
Saiya 255 (78) 23 Residential 2024 Topped Out Downtown
AVE Phoenix Sky 240 (73) 17 Residential 2023 Topped Out Downtown
X Roosevelt 234 (71) 19 Residential 2024 Under Construction Downtown
Central Station (West Tower) 230 (70) 22 Student Residential 2024 Topped Out Downtown
Valleywise Health Medical Center 200 (61) 10 Medical 2023 Topped Out Central City

Tallest buildings: approved, site plan under review or proposed

There are 14 high-rises approved or proposed for construction that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m). A floor count of 15 stories is used as the cutoff in place of a height of 200 feet (61 m) for buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers.

Name Height
ft (m)
Floors Use Year
(est.)
Status District Ref
The Astra Phoenix (North Tower) 541 (163) 44 Residential/Hotel 2027 Approved Downtown
The Astra Phoenix (South Tower) 425 (122) 36 Residential/Office 2027 Approved Downtown
1st & Pierce St 381 (123) 36 Residential 2025 Proposed Downtown
360 N 3rd Ave 365 (111) 31 Residential - Proposed Downtown
Central Ave & Thomas Rd 350 (107) 31 Residential - Proposed Midtown
Jefferson Place 350 (107) 29 Residential - Stalled Downtown
901 N Central Ave 340 (104) 30 Residential - Proposed Downtown
Vela Phoenix (701 N Central) 291 (89) 26 Residential 2025 Approved Downtown
2nd and Portland 270 (82) 26 Residential 2025 Proposed Downtown
Fairmont Phoenix (The Blue) 250 (76) 25 Residential/Hotel 2025 Approved Downtown
1500 N Central Ave 250 (76) 22 Residential - Proposed Midtown
Link PHX III 250 (76) 25 Residential - Proposed Downtown
The Edith 206 (63) 16 Hotel 2025 Approved Downtown

Timeline of tallest buildings

Nine different structures have held the title of tallest building in Phoenix, beginning with the Arizona State Capitol in 1900.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height*
ft / m
Floors Ref
Arizona State Capitol Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona 05.01700 West Washington Street 1899–1920 06.092 (28) 4
Heard Building Heard Building in Phoenix, Arizona 05.0112 North Central Avenue 1920–1924 04.0102 (31) 8
Luhrs Building Luhrs Building in Phoenix, Arizona 01.013 West Jefferson Street 1924–1929 05.0138 (42) 10
Westward Ho Westward Ho in Phoenix, Arizona 04.0618 North Central Avenue 1929–1960 04.0208 (63) 16
Meridian Bank Tower Meridian Bank Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 06.03550 North Central Avenue 1960–1964 03.0252 (76) 21
Executive Towers Condominiums Executive Towers Condominiums in Phoenix, Arizona 06.0207 West Clarendon Avenue 1964-1965 03.0255 (78) 22
Phoenix Corporate Center Phoenix Corporate Center in Phoenix, Arizona 06.03003 North Central Avenue 1965–1971 03.0341 (104) 26
Wells Fargo Plaza Wells Fargo Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona 02.0100 West Washington Street 1971–1972 02.0356 (109) 27
Chase Tower Chase Tower in Phoenix, Arizona 03.0201 North Central Avenue 1972–present 01.0483 (147) 40

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