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Exterior of One World Trade Center (May 2023)
One World Trade Center in New York City is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

The world's first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885. Since then, the United States has been home to some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. New York City, and especially the borough of Manhattan, has the tallest skyline in the country. Eleven American buildings have held the title of tallest building in the world. New York City and Chicago have been the centers of American skyscraper building. The 10-story Home Insurance Building, built in Chicago in 1885, is regarded as the world's first skyscraper; the building was constructed using a novel steel-loadbearing frame which became a standard of the industry worldwide.

Since its topping out in 2013, One World Trade Center in New York City has been the tallest skyscraper in the United States. Its spire brings the structure to a symbolic architectural height of 1,776 feet (541 m), connoting the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, though the absolute tip (or pinnacle) of the structure is measured at 1,792 ft (546 m). However, the observation deck elevation and the height to the highest occupied floor of One World Trade Center are surpassed by Central Park Tower, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th Street, and Chicago's Willis Tower, which was formerly and is still commonly known as Sears Tower. Tribune East Tower in Chicago will also have a higher occupied floor and roof upon its completion.

Prior to the September 11 attacks in New York City, the twin towers of the first World Trade Center occupied the second and third positions on the list below. The North Tower (1 WTC) stood at 1,368 feet (417 m), while the South Tower (2 WTC) was 1,362 feet (415 m) tall, then surpassed only by the Willis Tower at 1,450 feet (442 m). If they were still standing today, they would occupy the seventh and eighth positions on the list below, with their replacement—the new One World Trade Center—being excluded.

There are numerous skyscrapers and supertall buildings both proposed and under construction throughout the country, concentrated in Chicago and New York City. 270 Park Avenue, in New York City, is currently under construction. In Chicago, work for Tribune East Tower has not begun but tentatively planned to start in February 2024. Other tall buildings that are proposed include the 1,907-foot-tall (581 m) Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, the 1,010-foot-tall (310 m) One Bayfront Plaza, and the 1,049-foot-tall (320 m) One Brickell Centre in Miami.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks completed and topped-out buildings in the United States that stand at least 800 feet (244 m) tall, based on standard height measurement which includes spires and architectural details, but excludes antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was or will be completed.

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name Image Location Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Notes
One World Trade Center
New York City
40°42′46.45″N 74°0′47.53″W / 40.7129028°N 74.0132028°W / 40.7129028; -74.0132028
1,776 ft (541 m) 104 2014
On November 3, 2014, One World Trade Center became the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. It is the 7th-tallest building in the world. Tallest building constructed in the United States in the 2010s.
Central Park Tower Central Park Tower April 2021.jpg New York City
40°45′59″N 73°58′52″W / 40.7663°N 73.9810°W / 40.7663; -73.9810
1,550 ft (472 m) 98 2020
Also known as the Nordstrom Tower. At 1,550 feet, the tower is the tallest residential building in the world both by roof height and architectural height. Topped out in September 2019. It is the tallest building outside Asia by roof height. Tallest building constructed in the United States in the 2020s.
Willis Tower
Chicago
41°52′43.82″N 87°38′9.73″W / 41.8788389°N 87.6360361°W / 41.8788389; -87.6360361
1,450 ft (442 m) 108 1974 Formerly known, and still commonly referred to, as the Sears Tower. It was the tallest building in the world from 1974 until 1998. Tallest building constructed in the world in the 1970s.
111 West 57th Street 111 West 57th Street.png New York City
40°45′52″N 73°58′40″W / 40.76455°N 73.97765°W / 40.76455; -73.97765
1,428 ft (435 m) 84 2021 Also known as Steinway Tower. Is the world's most slender skyscraper. Topped out in September 2019.
One Vanderbilt One Vanderbilt April 2021.jpg New York City
40°45′11″N 73°58′43″W / 40.7530°N 73.9785°W / 40.7530; -73.9785
1,401 ft (427 m) 93 2020 Topped out in September 2019.
432 Park Avenue 432 Park Avenue, NY (cropped).jpg New York City
40°45′40.32″N 73°58′17.4″W / 40.7612000°N 73.971500°W / 40.7612000; -73.971500
1,396 ft (426 m) 85 2015 Topped out in October 2014. 432 Park Avenue is the 31st-tallest building in the world.
Trump International Hotel and Tower 20090518 Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago 2.jpg Chicago
41°53′19.84″N 87°37′35.18″W / 41.8888444°N 87.6264389°W / 41.8888444; -87.6264389
1,388 ft (423 m) 98 2009 33rd-tallest building in the world. Tallest building constructed in the United States in the 2000s.
270 Park Avenue* 270 Park Avenue 11-2023.jpg New York City
40°45′21″N 73°58′31″W / 40.7558°N 73.9754°W / 40.7558; -73.9754 (270 Park Avenue)
1,388 ft (423 m) 60 2025 JPMorgan Chase is replacing its headquarters; the new tower was approved by the New York City Council in May 2019. Topped out in November 2023.
30 Hudson Yards Hudson Yards from Hudson Commons (95131p) (30 Hudson Yards).jpg New York City
40°45′14.3″N 74°00′2.7″W / 40.753972°N 74.000750°W / 40.753972; -74.000750
1,270 ft (387 m) 103 2019 47th-tallest building in the world
Empire State Building Empire State Building cropped.jpg New York City
40°44′54.47″N 73°59′8.5″W / 40.7484639°N 73.985694°W / 40.7484639; -73.985694
1,250 ft (381 m) 102 1931 Tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1972; tallest man-made structure in the world 1931–1967; first building in the world to contain over 100 floors. Tallest building constructed in the world in the 1930s.
Bank of America Tower BoA Tower.jpg New York City
40°45′19.36″N 73°59′3.92″W / 40.7553778°N 73.9844222°W / 40.7553778; -73.9844222
1,200 ft (366 m) 55 2009 8th-tallest building in New York City.
St. Regis Chicago St Regis Chicago.jpg Chicago
41°53′14″N 87°37′02″W / 41.88722°N 87.61722°W / 41.88722; -87.61722
1,198 ft (365 m) 101 2020 Topped off April 26, 2019. Third-tallest building in Chicago and the tallest building in the world designed by a woman.
Aon Center 2006-06-07 840x1500 chicago aon building.jpg Chicago
41°53′6.79″N 87°37′17.41″W / 41.8852194°N 87.6215028°W / 41.8852194; -87.6215028
1,136 ft (346 m) 83 1973 Formerly known as the Standard Oil Building.
875 North Michigan Avenue Chicago (22332583569).jpg Chicago
41°53′55.61″N 87°37′22.93″W / 41.8987806°N 87.6230361°W / 41.8987806; -87.6230361
1,128 ft (344 m) 100 1969 Formerly known as the John Hancock Center: it is the first trussed-tube building in the world Contains some of the highest residential units in the world. Tallest building constructed in the world in the 1960s, and the highest pinnacle height in the world at the time.
Comcast Technology Center View of Center City (Comcast Technology Center).jpg Philadelphia
39°57′18″N 75°10′13″W / 39.9549°N 75.1704°W / 39.9549; -75.1704
1,121 ft (342 m) 60 2018 Tallest building in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Tallest building outside New York City and Chicago. Topped out on November 27, 2017.
Wilshire Grand Center Wilshire Grand.jpg Los Angeles
34°3′0″N 118°15′33.48″W / 34.05000°N 118.2593000°W / 34.05000; -118.2593000
1,100 ft (335 m) 73 2017 Tallest building in Los Angeles and California and tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Topped out on September 3, 2016.
3 World Trade Center World Trade Center January 2019 (edited).jpg New York City
40°42′39.32″N 74°0′41.79″W / 40.7109222°N 74.0116083°W / 40.7109222; -74.0116083
1,079 ft (329 m) 69 2018 Topped out on June 23, 2016.
Salesforce Tower Salesforce Tower SF 2017.jpg San Francisco
37°47′23.8″N 122°23′48.9″W / 37.789944°N 122.396917°W / 37.789944; -122.396917
1,070 ft (326 m) 61 2018 Topped out on April 6, 2017. Tallest building in San Francisco and fourth-tallest building in rooftop height west of Chicago. Second-tallest building west of the Mississippi.
The Brooklyn Tower The Brooklyn Tower 010.jpg New York City 1,066 ft (325 m) 74 2022 Topped out in October 2021 to become the tallest building in Brooklyn, the tallest building in the Outer Boroughs, tallest building on Long Island, and the first supertall skyscraper in the state of New York outside Manhattan.
53W53 New York City
40°45′42″N 73°58′42″W / 40.76160°N 73.97840°W / 40.76160; -73.97840
1,050 ft (320 m) 77 2019 Construction began in 2014.
Chrysler Building Chrysler Building by David Shankbone Retouched.jpg New York City
40°45′5.44″N 73°58′31.84″W / 40.7515111°N 73.9755111°W / 40.7515111; -73.9755111
1,046 ft (319 m) 77 1930 Tied for 20th-tallest in the United States. Tallest man-made structure in the world from 1930 until 1931; First building to be more than 1,000 feet tall; tallest brick building in the world.
The New York Times Building New york times building.jpg New York City
40°45′21.77″N 73°59′24.21″W / 40.7560472°N 73.9900583°W / 40.7560472; -73.9900583
1,046 ft (319 m) 52 2007 Tied for 20th-tallest in the United States. Also known as the Times Tower. The first high-rise building in the United States to have a ceramic sunscreen curtain wall.
The Spiral New York City
40°45′17″N 73°59′59″W / 40.754801°N 73.999835°W / 40.754801; -73.999835
1,031 ft (314 m) 66 2022 34th Street and 10th Avenue, at the north end of the High Line. Almost every floor will have its own outdoor terrace.
Bank of America Plaza Bankofamerica-atlanta.jpg Atlanta
33°46′14.9″N 84°23′10.75″W / 33.770806°N 84.3863194°W / 33.770806; -84.3863194
1,023 ft (312 m) 55 1992 Tallest building in Atlanta and the Southern United States; tallest building located in a state capital. Tallest building constructed in the United States in the 1990s.
U.S. Bank Tower Los Angeles Library Tower (small) crop.jpg Los Angeles
34°3′3.85″N 118°15′16.03″W / 34.0510694°N 118.2544528°W / 34.0510694; -118.2544528
1,018 ft (310 m) 73 1989 Second-tallest building in Los Angeles as well as third-tallest building in California. Tallest building west of the Mississippi River from 1989 to 2017. Tallest building constructed in the world in the 1980s. It was previously the tallest building in the world with a helipad on the roof. It is now third on that list behind China World Trade Center Tower III, and Guangzhou International Finance Center.
Franklin Center 2010-07-12 1240x1860 chicago at&t corporate center.jpg Chicago
41°52′49.19″N 87°38′5.23″W / 41.8803306°N 87.6347861°W / 41.8803306; -87.6347861
1,007 ft (307 m) 62 1989 Originally known as the AT&T Corporate Center at its inauguration in 1989, the name was changed after Tishman Speyer acquired the building and the adjacent USG complex in 2004.
One57 One57 from Columbus Circle, May 2014.png New York City
40°45′54.73″N 73°58′45″W / 40.7652028°N 73.97917°W / 40.7652028; -73.97917
1,004 ft (306 m) 90 2014 Tallest mixed-use (residential and hotel) skyscraper in New York City
JPMorgan Chase Tower JP Morgan Chase Tower in Houston - Dec 2013.JPG Houston
29°45′34.50″N 95°21′48.44″W / 29.7595833°N 95.3634556°W / 29.7595833; -95.3634556
1,002 ft (305 m) 79 1982 Tallest building in Houston and Texas; Second-tallest by rooftop height in the U.S. west of Chicago. Tallest 5-sided building in the world. Tallest building west of the Mississippi River until 1989.
35 Hudson Yards Hudson Yards facing east (cropped, 35).jpg New York City
40°45′16″N 74°00′09″W / 40.75455°N 74.00240°W / 40.75455; -74.00240
1,000 ft (305 m) 72 2019
Two Prudential Plaza Two Prudential Plaza Chicago in May 2016.jpg Chicago
41°53′7.43″N 87°37′21.77″W / 41.8853972°N 87.6227139°W / 41.8853972; -87.6227139
994 ft (303 m) 69 1990
1 Manhattan West One Manhattan West Completed.jpg New York City
40°45′07″N 73°59′52″W / 40.7519°N 73.9979°W / 40.7519; -73.9979
996 ft (304 m) 69 2022
Wells Fargo Plaza Wells Fargo Plaza, Houston.jpg Houston
29°45′30.17″N 95°22′5.81″W / 29.7583806°N 95.3682806°W / 29.7583806; -95.3682806
991 ft (302 m) 75 1983 Third-tallest in rooftop height in the U.S. west of Chicago.
50 Hudson Yards 50 Hudson Yards April 2021.jpg New York City
40°45′16″N 74°00′00″W / 40.754578°N 74.000119°W / 40.754578; -74.000119
981 ft (299 m) 58 2022
4 World Trade Center Looking up at 3 and 4 World Trade Center (straightened, cropped, 4).jpg New York City
40°42′37.36″N 74°0′42.88″W / 40.7103778°N 74.0119111°W / 40.7103778; -74.0119111
978 ft (298 m) 78 2013 Also known as 150 Greenwich Street
One Chicago East Tower One Chicago September 2021.jpg Chicago
41°53′46.2″N 87°37′43.6″W / 41.896167°N 87.628778°W / 41.896167; -87.628778
974 ft (297 m) 78 2022 Topped out in July 2021.
Comcast Center Comcast Philly.JPG Philadelphia
39°57′17.21″N 75°10′6.73″W / 39.9547806°N 75.1685361°W / 39.9547806; -75.1685361
971 ft (296 m) 60 2008 Second-tallest building in Philadelphia; second-tallest building in Pennsylvania
311 South Wacker Drive 311 South Wacker Drive.jpg Chicago
41°52′38.78″N 87°38′8.08″W / 41.8774389°N 87.6355778°W / 41.8774389; -87.6355778
961 ft (293 m) 67 1990 Tallest reinforced concrete building in the United States.
220 Central Park South 220 CPS fr 9th Av jeh.jpg New York City
40°46′02″N 73°58′49″W / 40.7671°N 73.9802°W / 40.7671; -73.9802
952 ft (290 m) 67 2020
70 Pine Street AIB-NYC-gp.jpg New York City
40°42′22.9″N 74°0′26.67″W / 40.706361°N 74.0074083°W / 40.706361; -74.0074083
952 ft (290 m) 70 1932 Currently being converted into a residential skyscraper with 644 rental residences and 132 hotel rooms
Key Tower Key Tower 2022.png Cleveland
41°30′3.21″N 81°41′37.14″W / 41.5008917°N 81.6936500°W / 41.5008917; -81.6936500
948 ft (289 m) 57 1991 Tallest building in Cleveland and Ohio; tallest building in the Midwestern United States outside of Chicago; tallest building in the United States between New York City and Chicago until the 2007 completion of Comcast Center
One Liberty Place Liberty Place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LCCN2011630493.tif Philadelphia
39°57′19.13″N 75°10′8.61″W / 39.9553139°N 75.1690583°W / 39.9553139; -75.1690583
945 ft (288 m) 61 1987 First building in Philadelphia constructed taller than Philadelphia City Hall, completed 86 years earlier.
2 Manhattan West Manhattan West April 2016 3.JPG New York City
40°45′08″N 73°59′53″W / 40.75222°N 73.99806°W / 40.75222; -73.99806
935 ft (285 m) 58 2022 Construction began after law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore signed a lease for 13 floors in October 2019. Topped out in November 2021.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown 30 Park Place (cropped).jpg New York City
40°42′47.40″N 74°00′33.52″W / 40.7131667°N 74.0093111°W / 40.7131667; -74.0093111
935 ft (285 m) 67 2016 Topped out on March 31, 2015.
Columbia Center Columbia center from smith tower.jpg Seattle
47°36′16.93″N 122°19′50.21″W / 47.6047028°N 122.3306139°W / 47.6047028; -122.3306139
932 ft (284 m) 83 1985 Tallest building in Seattle and Washington; fourth-tallest building on the West Coast. Tallest observation deck on the West Coast and west of the Mississippi.
40 Wall Street 40 Wall Street.jpg New York City
40°42′25.05″N 74°0′34.73″W / 40.7069583°N 74.0096472°W / 40.7069583; -74.0096472
928 ft (283 m) 70 1930 Also known as the Trump Building, it was the tallest building in the world for two months in 1930 until the completion of the Chrysler Building.
Bank of America Plaza Dallas Bank of America Plaza 2.jpg Dallas
32°46′48″N 96°48′14.47″W / 32.78000°N 96.8040194°W / 32.78000; -96.8040194
922 ft (281 m) 72 1985 Tallest building in Dallas
601 Lexington Avenue Citigroup Center, Manhattan, Nueva York, EEUU.jpg New York City
40°45′29.98″N 73°58′11.99″W / 40.7583278°N 73.9699972°W / 40.7583278; -73.9699972
915 ft (279 m) 59 1977
15 Hudson Yards Hudson Yards facing east (cropped, 15).jpg New York City
40°45′17″N 74°00′11″W / 40.7546°N 74.003°W / 40.7546; -74.003
912 ft (278 m) 70 2019 Topped out in February 2018.
125 Greenwich Street* 125 Greenwich St from Liberty Park 2020 jeh.jpg New York City
40°42′33″N 74°00′46″W / 40.709167°N 74.012778°W / 40.709167; -74.012778
912 ft (278 m) 72 2022 Revised down from earlier projected height. Topped out in March 2019.
Williams Tower Williamstower.jpg Houston
29°44′13.69″N 95°27′40.6″W / 29.7371361°N 95.461278°W / 29.7371361; -95.461278
901 ft (275 m) 66 1983 Known as the Transco Tower from 1983 to 1999. Tallest skyscraper in the United States outside of a city's central business district.
99 Hudson Street Jersey City
40°42′55″N 74°02′06″W / 40.71528°N 74.03500°W / 40.71528; -74.03500
900 ft (274 m) 79 2019 Tallest building in New Jersey since 2019.
425 Park Avenue New York City
40°45′38″N 73°58′16″W / 40.760542°N 73.971157°W / 40.760542; -73.971157
897 ft (273 m) 47 2022 Topped out in December 2018.
NEMA Chicago NEMAChicago.jpg Chicago
896 ft (273 m) 76 2019
Renaissance Tower Dallas Renaissance Tower 1.jpg Dallas
32°46′52.12″N 96°48′6.68″W / 32.7811444°N 96.8018556°W / 32.7811444; -96.8018556
886 ft (270 m) 58 1974 Originally constructed at a height of 710 feet (216 m); rooftop spires were added in 1987, increasing the building's structural height to 886 feet (270 m).
10 Hudson Yards 10 Hudson Yards 2018-07 jeh.jpg New York City
40°45′9″N 74°0′3.78″W / 40.75250°N 74.0010500°W / 40.75250; -74.0010500
878 ft (268 m) 52 2016 Topped out in October 2015.
Sixth X Guadalupe Sixth and Gudalupe from the Southwest.png Austin
30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278
875 ft (267 m) 66 2023 Topped out in November 2022.
Truist Plaza Suntrust-plaza-atlanta.jpg Atlanta
33°45′45.53″N 84°23′11.48″W / 33.7626472°N 84.3865222°W / 33.7626472; -84.3865222
871 ft (265 m) 60 1992
Bank of America Corporate Center Bank of America Corporate Center (cropped).jpg Charlotte
35°13′37.89″N 80°50′32.24″W / 35.2271917°N 80.8422889°W / 35.2271917; -80.8422889
871 ft (265 m) 62 1992 Tallest building in Charlotte and the Carolinas; Tallest building in the Southern United States outside of Atlanta or Texas.
8 Spruce Street The Beekman tower 2 (6214380109).jpg New York City
40°42′39″N 74°00′20″W / 40.71083°N 74.00556°W / 40.71083; -74.00556
870 ft (265 m) 76 2011 Also known as Beekman Tower and New York by Gehry.
900 North Michigan 900 North Michigan top from John Hancock 2004-11 img 2627.jpg Chicago
41°53′58.65″N 87°37′29.46″W / 41.8996250°N 87.6248500°W / 41.8996250; -87.6248500
869 ft (265 m) 66 1989
Panorama Tower Panorama Tower Miami April 2018.jpg Miami
25°45′48″N 80°11′29″W / 25.76335°N 80.19134°W / 25.76335; -80.19134
868 ft (265 m) 85 2017 Tallest building in Miami and the state of Florida.
Trump World Tower Trump World Tower and East River in Manhattan, New York City (cropped).jpg New York City
40°45′8.98″N 73°58′4.48″W / 40.7524944°N 73.9679111°W / 40.7524944; -73.9679111
861 ft (262 m) 74 2001 Tallest all residential building in the world from 2001 until 2003
262 Fifth Avenue New York City 860 ft (262 m) 56 2025 Topped out in April 2024. Upon opening, the building will yield 26 condominium units.
Water Tower Place Water Tower Place 060527.jpg Chicago
41°53′52.62″N 87°37′22.86″W / 41.8979500°N 87.6230167°W / 41.8979500; -87.6230167
859 ft (262 m) 74 1976
Aqua Aqua (Building) cropped.jpg Chicago
41°53′11.01″N 87°37′12.12″W / 41.8863917°N 87.6200333°W / 41.8863917; -87.6200333
859 ft (262 m) 87 2010 Formerly tallest building in the world designed by a woman.
Aon Center Downtown Los Angeles - Aon Center.jpg Los Angeles
34°2′57.22″N 118°15′25.07″W / 34.0492278°N 118.2569639°W / 34.0492278; -118.2569639
858 ft (262 m) 62 1973 Tallest building in the United States west of the Mississippi River from 1973 until 1982. Tallest in Los Angeles from 1973 until 1989.
Transamerica Pyramid SF Transamerica full CA.jpg San Francisco
37°47′42.4″N 122°24′10.01″W / 37.795111°N 122.4027806°W / 37.795111; -122.4027806
853 ft (260 m) 48 1972 2nd-tallest building in San Francisco. Tallest in San Francisco from 1972 until 2017; tallest building in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River from 1972 until 1974
30 Rockefeller Plaza GE Building by David Shankbone.JPG New York City
40°45′32.11″N 73°58′45.65″W / 40.7589194°N 73.9793472°W / 40.7589194; -73.9793472
850 ft (259 m) 70 1933
Chase Tower Chase Tower, Looking Northeast from Willis Tower Skydeck, Chicago, Illinois (9179387641) (cropped).jpg Chicago
41°52′53.59″N 87°37′48.58″W / 41.8815528°N 87.6301611°W / 41.8815528; -87.6301611
850 ft (259 m) 61 1969
Two Liberty Place Two liberty place.JPG Philadelphia
39°57′6.07″N 75°10′2.76″W / 39.9516861°N 75.1674333°W / 39.9516861; -75.1674333
848 ft (258 m) 58 1990
One Manhattan Square* 2020 One Manhattan Square from Brooklyn Bridge.jpg New York City
40°42′37″N 73°59′29″W / 40.710394°N 73.991388°W / 40.710394; -73.991388
847 ft (258 m) 73 2019
Rainier Square Tower Rainier Square Tower, May 2020 from 4th Avenue and Union Street.jpg Seattle 847 ft (258 m) 64 2020 Proposed by Urban Visions and designed by NBBJ. Approved in 2015.
Sutton 58 Sutton 58 Aug 2021.jpg New York City 847 ft (258 m) 67 2022 Residential tower rising in Sutton Place, also known as 3 Sutton Place.
Park Tower Park Tower 060527.jpg Chicago
41°53′49.19″N 87°37′30.56″W / 41.8969972°N 87.6251556°W / 41.8969972; -87.6251556
844 ft (257 m) 70 2000
Devon Energy Center Devon energy center.JPG Oklahoma City
35°28′0.02″N 97°31′3.47″W / 35.4666722°N 97.5176306°W / 35.4666722; -97.5176306
844 ft (257 m) 52 2012 Tallest building in Oklahoma City; tallest building in Oklahoma; tallest building in the "Plains States"
One Bennett Park One bennett park for cropping.jpg Chicago
41°53′49.19″N 87°37′30.56″W / 41.8969972°N 87.6251556°W / 41.8969972; -87.6251556
844 ft (257 m) 67 2019
U.S. Steel Tower U. S. Steel Tower, 2015-06-20. 01.jpg Pittsburgh
40°26′28.6″N 79°59′40.79″W / 40.441278°N 79.9946639°W / 40.441278; -79.9946639
841 ft (256 m) 67 1970 Tallest building in Pittsburgh; largest roof in the world at its height or taller
Salesforce Tower Chicago Chicago
41°53′15.4″N 87°38′15.7″W / 41.887611°N 87.637694°W / 41.887611; -87.637694
835 ft (255 m) 60 2023 Formerly known as Wolf Point South Tower.
56 Leonard Street 56 Leonard Street (cropped).jpg New York City
40°43′4.09″N 74°0′23.82″W / 40.7178028°N 74.0066167°W / 40.7178028; -74.0066167
821 ft (250 m) 60 2016 Topped out in July 2015.
One Atlantic Center 4 One Atlantic Center (cropped).jpg Atlanta
33°47′13.13″N 84°23′14.63″W / 33.7869806°N 84.3873972°W / 33.7869806; -84.3873972
820 ft (250 m) 50 1987 Also known as the IBM Tower. Tallest in Atlanta from 1987 until 1992.
The Legacy at Millennium Park Chicago (22505956672).jpg Chicago
41°52′52.9″N 87°37′32.51″W / 41.881361°N 87.6256972°W / 41.881361; -87.6256972
818 ft (249 m) 72 2009
110 North Wacker
110 N Wacker.jpg
Chicago
41°53′01.4″N 87°38′14.7″W / 41.883722°N 87.637417°W / 41.883722; -87.637417
817 ft (249 m) 58 2020
Aston Martin Residences Aston Martin Residences Construction, Miami FL 2022.jpg Miami
25°46′15″N 80°11′16″W / 25.77077°N 80.18785°W / 25.77077; -80.18785
817 ft (249 m) 66 2022 Residential building in Miami under the Aston Martin brand name.
CitySpire Center Cityspire Metro Carnegie tower 55 jeh ShiftNcut.jpg New York City
40°45′50.97″N 73°58′47.11″W / 40.7641583°N 73.9797528°W / 40.7641583; -73.9797528
814 ft (248 m) 77 1987
28 Liberty Street One Chase Manhattan Plaza 1.jpg New York City
40°42′28.36″N 74°0′31.81″W / 40.7078778°N 74.0088361°W / 40.7078778; -74.0088361
813 ft (248 m) 65 1961 Known until sale in 2015 as One Chase Manhattan Plaza
4 Times Square 4timessquare 23may2005.JPG New York City
40°45′21.37″N 73°59′8.9″W / 40.7559361°N 73.985806°W / 40.7559361; -73.985806
809 ft (247 m) 50 1999 Formerly known as the Condé Nast Building
MetLife Building MetLife Building by David Shankbone.jpg New York City
40°45′12.45″N 73°58′35.49″W / 40.7534583°N 73.9765250°W / 40.7534583; -73.9765250
808 ft (246 m) 60 1963 Formerly known as the Pan Am Building
731 Lexington Avenue Bloomberg tower.jpg New York City
40°45′42.06″N 73°58′5.1″W / 40.7616833°N 73.968083°W / 40.7616833; -73.968083
806 ft (246 m) 57 2005 Also known as Bloomberg Tower.
1000M 20230606 1000M.jpg Chicago
41°52′10.56″N 87°37′27.8″W / 41.8696000°N 87.624389°W / 41.8696000; -87.624389
805 ft (245 m) 73 2023 Approved April 21, 2016. Topped out in July 2023.
181 Fremont 181 Fremont 2.jpg San Francisco
37°47′22.92″N 122°23′43.26″W / 37.7897000°N 122.3953500°W / 37.7897000; -122.3953500
802 ft (244 m) 66 2018 2nd-tallest mixed-use residential building west of the Mississippi River.

* Indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out.

Tallest buildings by pinnacle height

Tallest buildings in the USA by pinnacle height, 2020
Tallest buildings in the United States by pinnacle height, including all antennas, poles, whether architectural or not as of 2020

This lists ranks completed and topped out buildings in the United States that stand at least 800 feet (244 m) tall based on pinnacle height measurement, which includes antenna masts. Standard architectural height measurement, which excludes antennas in building height, is included for comparative purposes.


Name City Pinnacle height
ft (m)
Architectural height
ft (m)
Reference
One World Trade Center New York City 1,792 ft (546 m) 1,776 ft (541 m)
Willis Tower Chicago 1,729 ft (527 m) 1,451 ft (442 m)
Central Park Tower New York City 1,550 ft (472 m) 1,550 ft (472 m)
John Hancock Center Chicago 1,500 ft (457 m) 1,127 ft (344 m)
Empire State Building New York City 1,454 ft (443 m) 1,250 ft (381 m)
111 West 57th Street New York City 1,428 ft (435 m) 1,428 ft (435 m)
One Vanderbilt New York City 1,401 ft (427 m) 1,401 ft (427 m)
432 Park Avenue New York City 1,396 ft (426 m) 1,396 ft (426 m)
Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago 1,388 ft (423 m) 1,388 ft (423 m)
270 Park Avenue New York City 1,388 ft (423 m) 1,388 ft (423 m)
30 Hudson Yards New York City 1,268 ft (386 m) 1,268 ft (386 m)
Bank of America Tower New York City 1,200 ft (366 m) 1,200 ft (366 m)
St. Regis Chicago Chicago 1,191 ft (363 m) 1,191 ft (363 m)
Aon Center Chicago 1,136 ft (346 m) 1,136 ft (346 m)
Comcast Technology Center Philadelphia 1,121 ft (342 m) 1,121 ft (342 m)
Condé Nast Building New York City 1,118 ft (341 m) 809 ft (247 m)
Wilshire Grand Center Los Angeles 1,100 ft (335 m) 928 ft (283 m)
3 World Trade Center New York City 1,079 ft (329 m) 1,079 ft (329 m)
Salesforce Tower San Francisco 1,070 ft (326 m) 1,070 ft (326 m)
9 DeKalb Avenue New York City 1,066 ft (325 m) 1,066 ft (325 m)
Chrysler Building New York City 1,046 ft (319 m) 1,046 ft (319 m)
The New York Times Building New York City 1,046 ft (319 m) 1,046 ft (319 m)
Bank of America Plaza Atlanta 1,023 ft (312 m) 1,023 ft (312 m)
U.S. Bank Tower Los Angeles 1,018 ft (310 m) 1,018 ft (310 m)
Franklin Center Chicago 1,007 ft (307 m) 886 ft (270 m)
One57 New York City 1,005 ft (306 m) 1,005 ft (306 m)
JPMorgan Chase Tower Houston 1,002 ft (305 m) 1,002 ft (305 m)
One Shell Plaza Houston 1,000 ft (305 m) 714 ft (218 m)
Two Prudential Plaza Chicago 995 ft (303 m) 995 ft (303 m)
Wells Fargo Bank Plaza Houston 992 ft (302 m) 992 ft (302 m)
Four World Trade Center New York City 977 ft (298 m) 977 ft (298 m)
Comcast Center Philadelphia 975 ft (297 m) 975 ft (297 m)
One Chicago East Tower Chicago 971 ft (296 m) 971 ft (296 m)
Columbia Center Seattle 967 ft (295 m) 967 ft (295 m)
311 South Wacker Drive Chicago 961 ft (293 m) 961 ft (293 m)
70 Pine Street New York City 952 ft (290 m) 952 ft (290 m)
Key Tower Cleveland 947 ft (289 m) 947 ft (289 m)
One Liberty Place Philadelphia 945 ft (288 m) 945 ft (288 m)
Bloomberg Tower New York City 941 ft (287 m) 806 ft (246 m)
The Trump Building New York City 927 ft (283 m) 927 ft (283 m)
Bank of America Plaza Dallas 921 ft (281 m) 921 ft (281 m)
Citigroup Center New York City 915 ft (279 m) 915 ft (279 m)
One Prudential Plaza Chicago 912 ft (278 m) 601 ft (183 m)
IDS Center Minneapolis 910 ft (277 m) 792 ft (241 m)
Prudential Tower Boston 907 ft (276 m) 749 ft (228 m)
SunTrust Plaza Atlanta 902 ft (275 m) 871 ft (265 m)
Williams Tower Houston 901 ft (275 m) 901 ft (275 m)
Renaissance Tower Dallas 886 ft (270 m) 886 ft (270 m)
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta 883 ft (269 m) 723 ft (220 m)
900 North Michigan Chicago 871 ft (265 m) 871 ft (265 m)
Bank of America Corporate Center Charlotte 871 ft (265 m) 871 ft (265 m)
8 Spruce Street New York City 870 ft (265 m) 870 ft (265 m)
Panorama Tower Miami 868 ft (265 m) 868 ft (265 m)
Trump World Tower New York City 860 ft (262 m) 860 ft (262 m)
262 Fifth Avenue New York City 860 ft (262 m) 860 ft (262 m)
Water Tower Place Chicago 859 ft (262 m) 859 ft (262 m)
Aqua Chicago 859 ft (262 m) 859 ft (262 m)
Aon Center Los Angeles 858 ft (262 m) 858 ft (262 m)
Transamerica Pyramid San Francisco 853 ft (260 m) 853 ft (260 m)
Comcast Building New York City 850 ft (259 m) 850 ft (259 m)
Chase Tower Chicago 850 ft (259 m) 850 ft (259 m)
Two Liberty Place Philadelphia 848 ft (258 m) 848 ft (258 m)
Park Tower Chicago 844 ft (257 m) 844 ft (257 m)
U.S. Steel Tower Pittsburgh 841 ft (256 m) 841 ft (256 m)
Salesforce Tower Chicago Chicago 835 ft (255 m) 835 ft (255 m)
One Atlantic Center Atlanta 820 ft (250 m) 820 ft (250 m)
The Legacy at Millennium Park Chicago 819 ft (250 m) 819 ft (250 m)
110 North Wacker Chicago 817 ft (249 m) 817 ft (249 m)
Aston Martin Residences Miami 817 ft (249 m) 817 ft (249 m)
CitySpire Center New York City 814 ft (248 m) 814 ft (248 m)
One Chase Manhattan Plaza New York City 813 ft (248 m) 813 ft (248 m)
Salesforce Tower Indianapolis 811 ft (247 m) 700 ft (213 m)
MetLife Building New York City 808 ft (246 m) 808 ft (246 m)

Indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out.

Cities with the most skyscrapers

American cities with at least 5 completed skyscrapers over 500 feet (152 meters) high as of April 2024.


City ≥1,000 ft
(305 m)
≥900 ft
(274 m)
≥800 ft
(244 m)
≥700 ft
(213 m)
≥600 ft
(183 m)
≥500 ft
(152 m)
Total Ref
New York City 17 11 17 38 69 150 302
Chicago 6 3 11 9 28 71 128
Miami 0 0 2 6 16 40 64
Houston 1 2 0 9 8 19 39
Los Angeles 2 0 1 6 12 14 35
Boston 0 0 0 3 6 13 25
San Francisco 1 0 2 2 6 13 24
Seattle 0 1 1 3 3 13 21
Dallas 0 1 1 3 6 9 20
Jersey City 0 1 0 3 2 12 18
Atlanta 1 0 2 2 6 6 17
Las Vegas 0 0 0 1 9 7 17
Philadelphia 1 2 1 3 3 6 16
Sunny Isles Beach 0 0 0 0 9 5 14
Austin 0 0 1 0 2 7 10
Pittsburgh 0 0 1 1 3 5 10
Minneapolis 0 0 0 3 1 6 10
Charlotte 0 0 1 1 3 3 8
Denver 0 0 0 2 3 3 8
Detroit 0 0 0 1 2 5 8
Columbus 0 0 0 0 1 4 5

Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in the United States and are planned to rise at least 800 feet (244 m). Buildings that have already been topped out are excluded.


Name Image Location Height
ft (m)
Floors Year*
(est.)
Notes
2 World Trade Center New York City 1,350 ft (411 m) 82 On hold Would become the second-tallest building in the new World Trade Center complex upon completion. As of June 2020, construction is on hold after the completion of foundation work due to a lack of tenants. Both Bjarke Ingels and Norman Foster have proposed designs for the building, the final design will depend upon a prospective tenant's needs. When completed, it will be tied for 39th tallest in the world with Haeundae LCT The Sharp, as well as 8th in the United States.
45 Broad Street New York City 1,127 ft (344 m) 68 On hold Set to become the tallest residential building in Downtown Manhattan. When completed, it will be tied for 90th tallest in the world with 875 Michigan Avenue, as well as tied for 13th in the United States.
41-47 West 57th Street New York City 1,100 ft (335 m) 63 2026 Proposed by developer Sedesco with a design by OMA. Demolition work was completed on the site as of August 2021. Construction reportedly began in 2023.
570 Fifth Avenue New York City 1,100 ft (335 m) 78 2028 Extell filed permits with several different potential plans for a supertall building on the site in late 2021. Demolition of existing structures was completed in 2023. Construction reportedly began in 2023.
740 Eighth Avenue New York City 1,067 ft (325 m) 52 2027 Approved by the city in December 2021. Excavation underway as of October 2022. Plans call for a hotel, with a "vertical-drop" ride and observation tower.
Waldorf Astoria Miami Miami 1,050 ft (320 m) 100 2026 Announced in 2015. When completed, it would be the tallest in Miami, the state of Florida, and the Southern United States, as well as tied for 19th in the United States with 53W53. Construction had commenced after the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2022.
One Brickell City Centre Miami 1,040 ft (317 m) 59 2028 Originally proposed in November 2013, demolition works on the existing structure are underway as of January 2024. If built, it would become the 23nd tallest in the United States, as well as tallest in Miami. One Brickell City Centre is planned as a 59-story, 1,040-foot office tower as part of phase 2 of the Brickell City Centre redevelopment in Brickell.
Waterline Austin 1,022 ft (312 m) 73 2026 Proposed in 2020 by Lincoln Property Company and Karoi Residential. Contains residential, office, and hotel levels. When completed, it will be the tallest in Texas, as well as the 24th tallest in the United States. Site prep work began in fall 2021. [needs citation]
520 Fifth Avenue New York City 1,001 ft (305 m) 76 2026 When completed, it will become the 28th tallest in the United States.
3 Hudson Boulevard New York City 987 ft (301 m) 56 On hold Formerly known as GiraSole. When completed, it will be the 32nd tallest in the United States.
Cirpiani Residences Miami 940 ft (287 m) 80 2028 Construction had started after the site’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 6, 2024.
Okan Tower Miami 926 ft (282 m) 70 2026 Will contain 149 condominiums and be one of Miami's tallest buildings when completed. Construction plans have resumed after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When completed, it will be the 45th tallest in the United States, as well as the tallest in Miami if completed before the Waldorf Astoria.
Oceanwide Center, Tower 1 San Francisco 905 ft (276 m) 75 On hold Will be the second-tallest building in San Francisco once completed, only behind the Salesforce Tower. Construction started December 2016. When completed, it will be the 49th tallest in the United States.
400 Lake Shore Drive Chicago 877 ft (267 m) 72 2027 Part of a two tower project, built on the site of the proposed Chicago Spire. When completed, it will be the 56th tallest in the United States.
1428 Brickell Miami 861 ft (262 m) 71 2027 189-unit luxury building will also be the world’s the first residential high-rise in the world partially powered by the sun, the developer says, with 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows.
Baccarat Residences Miami 848 ft (258 m) 75 2028 Archaeologists discovered human remains and artifacts at the site in 2021. Construction on the site has been paused so archaeologists can conduct a dig. Construction had commenced on October 30, 2023 after a groundbreaking ceremony took place on the site.
343 Madison Avenue New York City 844 ft (257 m) 49 2026 Under-construction office tower developed by Boston Properties to replace the former Metropolitan Transportation Authority headquarters across from Grand Central Terminal.
80 Flatbush New York City 840 ft (256 m) 74 2027 Approved by the New York City Council in September 2018. The development will have two buildings; excavation on the site of the shorter building began in late 2021. When completed, it will become the 76th tallest in the United States.
The Orchard New York City 811 ft (247 m) 69 2026 Foundation work underway in October 2022. Will be the tallest building in Queens upon completion.

* Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

Approved and proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in the United States and are planned to rise at least 800 feet (244 m). A floor count of 50 stories is used as the cutoff for buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers.


Name City Height
ft (m)
Floors Year
(est.)
Notes
Legends Tower Oklahoma City 1,907 ft (581 m) 134 Designed by AO for developer Scot Matteson, it is part of the Boardwalk at Bricktown complex, which is planned to have 1,528 apartments, 85 condominiums, a 480-room Dream Hotel, restaurants, and shops. If built, it would become the tallest in the United States and Western Hemisphere, as well as the 6th tallest in the world.
Affirmation Tower New York 1,664 ft (507 m) 95 The proposed building is designed by David Adjaye for developer Don Peebles. As of November 2023, the project is still on hold. If built, it would become the 12th tallest building in the world, 2nd tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
350 Park Avenue New York 1,600 ft (488 m) 62 2032 350 Park Avenue is designed by Foster and Partners and is to be developed by Vornado Realty Trust and Rudin Management. The original proposal reached 1,500 feet and had a slanted look, but the overall design was significantly altered in 2023. The lot is currently occupied by a 30 story mid-century office tower. In December 2023, the developers bought the air rights from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. If built, it would become tied for 13th tallest in the world, as well as 2nd tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
175 Park Avenue New York 1,575 ft (480 m) 86 2030 An Environmental Assessment Statement for 109 East 42nd Street in Midtown East reveals details for a proposed development called Project Commodore, a 1,575-foot-tall skyscraper on the site currently occupied by Grand Hyatt New York. It will be designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. If built, it would become the 14th tallest building in the world, as well as 2nd tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Tower Fifth New York 1,556 ft (474 m) 96 2025 Tower Fifth is a slender office tower proposed by 432 Park Avenue developer Harry B. Macklowe of Macklowe Properties. If built, it would become the 15th tallest in the world, as well as 2nd tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
Tribune East Tower Chicago 1,442 ft (440 m) 118 2027 Would become the second-tallest building in Chicago upon completion. Construction is supposed to start in February 2024. If built, it would become the 28th tallest building in the world, as well as 4th tallest in the United States, and 2nd tallest in Chicago.
80 South Street New York 1,438 ft (438 m) 113 As of June 2019, the site is for sale after Chinese developer Oceanwide Holdings ran into financial difficulties If built, it would become the 29th tallest in the world, as well as 4th tallest in the United States.
Hudson Yards Phase II – Tower B New York 1,366 ft (416 m) 74 2030
265 West 45th Street New York 1,312 ft (400 m) 96 Redevelopment of a Midtown address for a possible supertall office building. As of 2024, there have not been any new developments in years. If built, it would become the 42nd tallest in the world, as well as 8th tallest in the United States.
15 Penn Plaza New York 1,270 ft (387 m) 56 Designed by Foster and Partners and developed by Vornado Realty Trust, the design of the building has changed several times over the years. Built on the site of the former Hotel Pennsylvania, which was demolished in July of 2023. If built, it would become tied for 47th tallest in the world with 30 Hudson Yards, as well as tied for 8th tallest in the United States.
2901 Arch Street - Transit Terminal Tower Philadelphia 1,200 ft (366 m) 85 Proposed office and retail as part of the 30th Street Station District redevelopment centered around 30th Street Station. If built, it would become tied for 65th tallest in the world with Bank of America Tower, as well as tied for 10th in the United States, and tallest in Philadelphia.
Wynn New York City New York 1,189 ft (362 m) 80 2030
Hudson Yards Phase II New York City 1,172 ft (357 m) 80 2030
LA Grand Hotel Los Angeles 1,108 ft (338 m) 77 Proposed hotel by Shenzhen New World Group. If built, it would become the 15th tallest building in the United States, as well as the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
3101 Market Street Philadelphia 1,095 ft (334 m) 70 2025 Proposed residential, office, education, and retail space, part of Schuylkill Yards If built, it would become the 16th tallest in the United States, as well as 2nd tallest in Philadelphia.
609 Brickell Miami 1,049 ft (320 m) 80 2025 Developing next to the site of a historic church, as of March 2023 the existing church agreed to have the development. If built, it would become the 20th tallest in the United States, as well as tallest in Miami.
888 Brickell Miami 1,049 ft (320 m) 82 Developed by JDS Development Group. Originally referred to as "Major".
One Bayfront Plaza Miami 1,049 ft (320 m) 93 2026 Announced in 2010. One Bayfront Plaza would be the tallest office tower in Miami and Florida
The Towers by Foster + Partners/Citadel HQ Miami 1,044 ft (318 m) 81 & 79 Project revived in the mid 2010s. Multiple sites later purchased by Citadel Group for construction of a new headquarters.
4/C Seattle 1,020 ft (311 m) 90 Proposed in September 2015 by Crescent Heights, and designed by LMN Architects In 2023, the height of the tower was cut by 164 feet, and the architect was replaced with Skidmore, Owings & Merill. If built, it would become the 24th tallest in the United States, as well as tallest in Seattle.
247 Cherry New York 1,013 ft (309 m) 79 SHoP Architects building being developed by JDS Development Group. Initial plans revealed in April 2016 and approved by the City Planning Commission in December 2018. If built, it would become the 25th tallest in the United States.
Figueroa Centre Los Angeles 975 ft (297 m) 66 Proposed residential, hotel, and office Tower designed by CallisonRTKL. If built, it would become the 34th tallest in The United States. as well as becoming 4th tallest in California, and 3th in Los Angeles.
Lakeshore East Building I Chicago 950 ft (290 m) 85 2026 Part of the Lakeshore East development. If built, it would become the 39th tallest in the United States, as well as 10th in Chicago.
Angels Landing Tower 1 Los Angeles 854 ft (260 m) 64 2028 Proposed Residential and office Tower designed by Peebles, MacFarlane, and Claridge Properties. In 2023, the city approved the development. If built, it would become the 65th tallest in the United States, as well as 5th tallest in California, and 4th in Los Angeles.
Olympia Tower 1 Los Angeles 853 ft (260 m) 65 Part of a proposed 3 tower complex. As of 2023, the developer is fighting over taxes. If built, it would become tied for 65th tallest building in the United States with Transamerica Pyramid, as well as tied for 5th in California, and 4th tallest in Los Angeles.
Supertower A Miami 848 ft (258 m) 83 Approved in 2022 If built, it would become tied for 68th tallest with Two Liberty Place, as well as becoming 6th tallest in California, and 4th in Los Angeles.
Supertower B Miami 848 ft (258 m) 83 Approved in 2022 If built, it would become tied for 68th tallest with Two Liberty Place, as well as becoming 6th tallest in California, and 4th in Los Angeles.
4th & Brazos Austin 823 ft (251 m) 65 2025 If built, it would become the 77th tallest in the United States, as well as 7th tallest in Texas, and 2nd in Austin.
1045 S. Olive Street Los Angeles 810 ft (247 m) 70 Approved in 2021 If built, it would become the 84th tallest in the United States, as well as 6th tallest in California, and 4th in Los Angeles.
Transbay Parcel F San Francisco 806 ft (246 m) 64 In 2023, the site was put up for sale by the developer. If built, it would become tied for 85th tallest in the United States with 731 Lexington Avenue, as well as 6th tallest in California, and 3rd tallest in San Francisco.
30 Journal Square Jersey City 800 ft (244 m) 72 Approved in August 2016. Developer granted 5 year extension in 2022. If built, it would become the 89th tallest building in the United States, as well as 2nd tallest in both New Jersey and Jersey City.

* Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Tallest destroyed

This table lists the 10 tallest buildings in the United States that have been demolished, destroyed, or are undergoing demolition.

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name Image City Height
ft (m)
Floors Year
completed
Year
demolished
Notes
1 World Trade Center Aerial view of two 110-story twin towers; the building have gray, steel exteriors, and the structure on the left is topped by a large antenna. Several skyscrapers are visible surrounding the two towers. New York City 1,368 (417) 110 1972 2001 Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks; tallest building in the world from 1971 until 1973.
2 World Trade Center Aerial view of two 110-story twin towers; the building have gray, steel exteriors, and the structure on the left is topped by a large antenna. Several skyscrapers are visible surrounding the two towers. New York City 1,362 (415) 110 1973 2001 Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
270 Park Avenue 270 Park Avenue.JPG New York City 707 (216) 52 1960 2021 Demolished to make room for much taller replacement listed above. Built for Union Carbide. The second tallest voluntarily demolished building in history and tallest voluntarily demolished building

from 2021 to 2023.

Singer Building Drawing of a 50-story building with a square-cross section; a large tower projects from one corner of the building, and the tower has a rounded roofline with a tapering spire. New York City 612 (187) 47 1908 1968 Demolished to make room for One Liberty Plaza; tallest building ever to be peacefully demolished until 270 Park Avenue in 2021; tallest building in the world from 1908 until 1909.
7 World Trade Center Aerial view of a skyscraper with a trapezoidal cross section and a brown glass exterior New York City 570 (174) 47 1987 2001 Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Morrison Hotel Morrison Hotel Postcard.jpg Chicago 526 (160) 45 1926 1965 Demolished to make room for the Chase Tower.
Deutsche Bank Building Ground-level view of a 40-story building; the highest 20 floors have a black tarp-like covering. The exterior facade has been removed from the lower 20 floors, leaving exposed steel columns visible. New York City 517 (158) 39 1974 2011 Dismantled because of damage from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
One Meridian Plaza Philadelphia 492 (150) 38 1972 1999 Dismantled because of damage from a 1991 fire.
City Investing Building Singer, City Investing & Hudson Terminal Buildings, New York City (1909). New York City 487 (148) 33 1908 1968 Demolished with the Singer Building to make room for One Liberty Plaza.
J.L. Hudson Company Department Store JLHudsonsPostcard.jpg Detroit 410 (125) 29 1911 1998 Tallest building ever imploded; tallest department store in the world at the time of its completion.
First National Bank Building First National Bank Building (Pittsburgh).jpg Pittsburgh 387 (118) 26 1912 1970 Demolished to make room for One PNC Plaza.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a list of the history of the tallest buildings in the United States by architectural height.

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

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name Image Location Years as tallest Height
ft (m)
Floors Reference
Christ Church, Philadelphia Christ Church, Philadelphia 12.2021 (edited, cropped).jpg Philadelphia
39°57′2.60″N 75°8′37.90″W / 39.9507222°N 75.1438611°W / 39.9507222; -75.1438611
1754–1810 197 ft (60 m) 1
Park Street Church Ground-level view of a brick church with a large, white, tapering spire; a brown skyscraper is visible in the distance, with several shorter high-rises located closer to the church. Boston
42°21′24.42″N 71°3′43.18″W / 42.3567833°N 71.0619944°W / 42.3567833; -71.0619944
1810–1845 217 ft (66 m) 1
St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Paul's Church with spire, c. 1900.jpg Richmond, Virginia
37°32′23.7″N 77°26′06.1″W / 37.539917°N 77.435028°W / 37.539917; -77.435028
1845–1846 225 ft (69 m) 2
Trinity Church Ground-level view of a large, brown church with Gothic architecture and a tall, tapering spire that is only partially visible in the image New York City
40°42′28.58″N 74°0′43.88″W / 40.7079389°N 74.0121889°W / 40.7079389; -74.0121889
1846–1869 279 ft (85 m) 1
Saint Michael's Church Ground-level view of a large, brick church with several stained glass windows, architectural niches, and a tall, tapering spire Chicago
41°54′44.79″N 87°38′26.7″W / 41.9124417°N 87.640750°W / 41.9124417; -87.640750
1869–1885 290 ft (88 m) 1
Chicago Board of Trade Building Chicago Board of Trade 1885.jpg Chicago
(demolished 1929)
1885–1890 322 ft (98 m) 10
New York World Building Drawing of 20-story building with a tan exterior; the roof is topped with a large, gold dome and a flagpole. New York City
(demolished 1955)
1890–1894 348 ft (106 m) 20
Philadelphia City Hall Bird's eye view of a large building with a white exterior and a tall spire; the spire has a rounded roof and is topped with a black statue. Philadelphia
39°57′8.85″N 75°9′48.83″W / 39.9524583°N 75.1635639°W / 39.9524583; -75.1635639
1894–1908 548 ft (167 m) 7
Singer Building Drawing of a 50-story building with a square-cross section; a large tower projects from one corner of the building, and the tower has a rounded roofline with a tapering spire. New York City
(demolished 1968)
1908–1909 612 ft (187 m) 47
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower Aerial view of a thin, 50-story building with a light exterior; the building has a pyramidal roof with a large spire, and a clock is visible below the roofline. New York City
40°44′28.54″N 73°59′15.03″W / 40.7412611°N 73.9875083°W / 40.7412611; -73.9875083
1909–1913 700 ft (213 m) 50
Woolworth Building Distant ground-level view of a 60-story building; the building has setbacks on several levels and a pyramidal copper roof with several large spires. New York City
40°42′44.29″N 74°0′28.96″W / 40.7123028°N 74.0080444°W / 40.7123028; -74.0080444
1913–1930 792 ft (241 m) 57
Bank of Manhattan Trust Building Distant aerial view of a 70-story building with several setbacks and a pyramidal roof; a flagpole sits stop the roof. New York City
40°42′25.05″N 74°0′34.73″W / 40.7069583°N 74.0096472°W / 40.7069583; -74.0096472
1930 927 ft (283 m) 70
Chrysler Building Ground-level view of an 80-story building; the structure has a stone, whitish exterior with several setbacks. Statues project from the building near the 60th floor, and the building tapers into a thin spire containing angled triangular windows. New York City
40°45′5.44″N 73°58′31.84″W / 40.7515111°N 73.9755111°W / 40.7515111; -73.9755111
1930–1931 1,046 ft (319 m) 77
Empire State Building Aerial view of a 100-story building with several setbacks; the building tapers into a large circular spire near its 90th floor and is topped by a large antenna. New York City
40°44′54.36″N 73°59′8.36″W / 40.7484333°N 73.9856556°W / 40.7484333; -73.9856556
1931–1971 1,250 ft (381 m) 102
World Trade Center Aerial view of two 110-story twin towers; the building have gray, steel exteriors, and the structure on the left is topped by a large antenna. Several skyscrapers are visible surrounding the two towers. New York City
(destroyed 2001)
1971–1973 1,368 ft (417 m) 110
Willis Tower
(formerly Sears Tower)
Distant ground-level view of a 108-story building with a black steel exterior and dark windows; the building has setbacks at several levels, and two large antennas rise above its roof.
Chicago
41°52′43.82″N 87°38′9.73″W / 41.8788389°N 87.6360361°W / 41.8788389; -87.6360361
1973–2013 1,451 ft (442 m) 108
One World Trade Center View of the 104 story One World Trade Centre with glass exteriors and a fantastic spire to match. New York City
2013–present 1,776 ft (541 m) 104

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