List of tallest buildings in the United States
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.[1] 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.[2]
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).[3] 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.[4]
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.
* Indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out.
Tallest buildings by pinnacle height
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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.
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[update].
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 |
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New York City | 17 | 11 | 17 | 38 | 69 | 150 | 302 | [195] |
Chicago | 6 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 71 | 128 | [196] |
Miami | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 40 | 64 | [197] |
Houston | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 40 | [198] |
Los Angeles | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 35 | [199] |
Boston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 25 | [200] |
San Francisco | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 24 | [201] |
Seattle | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21 | [202] |
Dallas | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | [203] |
Jersey City | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 18 | [204] |
Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | [205] |
Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 17 | [206] |
Philadelphia | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | [207] |
Sunny Isles Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 14 | [208] |
Austin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | [209] |
Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | [210] |
Minneapolis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | [211] |
Charlotte | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | [212] |
Denver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | [213] |
Detroit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | [214] |
Columbus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | [215] |
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 |
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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.[216][217][218][219] 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.[220][221] 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.[222] Demolition work was completed on the site as of August 2021.[223] Construction reportedly began in 2023.[224] | |
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.[225] Demolition of existing structures was completed in 2023.[226] Construction reportedly began in 2023.[227] | |
740 Eighth Avenue | New York City | 1,067 ft (325 m) | 52 | 2027 | Approved by the city in December 2021.[228] Excavation underway as of October 2022.[229] Plans call for a hotel, with a "vertical-drop" ride and observation tower.[230][231] | |
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.[232][233][needs update] | |
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.[234] 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.[235] | |
3 Hudson Boulevard | New York City | 987 ft (301 m) | 56 | On hold | Formerly known as GiraSole.[236] 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.[237] 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.[238][239][240][241] 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.[242][243] 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.[244] 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.[245] | |
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.[246] | |
80 Flatbush | New York City | 840 ft (256 m) | 74 | 2027 | Approved by the New York City Council in September 2018.[247][248] The development will have two buildings; excavation on the site of the shorter building began in late 2021.[249] 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.[250][251] |
* 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 |
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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.[252][253] 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.[254][255] As of November 2023, the project is still on hold.[256] 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.[257][258] 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.[259] 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.[260][261][262][263] 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[264] 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.[265] As of 2024, there have not been any new developments in years.[266] 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.[267][268] 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.[269] 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.[270][271] 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[272] 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.[273] 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".[274] |
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.[275] 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[276][277] 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.[278][279] 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.[280][281] 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.[282] In 2023, the city approved the development.[283] 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.[284] 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[285] 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[285] 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 | [286][287] 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[288] 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.[289][290][291] 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.[292] Developer granted 5 year extension in 2022.[293] 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.
Name | Image | City | Height ft (m) | Floors | Year completed | Year demolished | Notes |
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1 World Trade Center † | ![]() | 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.[294][295] |
2 World Trade Center | ![]() | New York City | 1,362 (415) | 110 | 1973 | 2001 | Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.[296][297] |
270 Park Avenue | 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. [298] | |
Singer Building † | ![]() | 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.[299][300] |
7 World Trade Center | ![]() | New York City | 570 (174) | 47 | 1987 | 2001 | Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.[301][302] |
Morrison Hotel | ![]() | Chicago | 526 (160) | 45 | 1926 | 1965 | Demolished to make room for the Chase Tower.[303][304] |
Deutsche Bank Building | ![]() | New York City | 517 (158) | 39 | 1974 | 2011 | Dismantled because of damage from the September 11, 2001 attacks.[305] |
One Meridian Plaza | Philadelphia | 492 (150) | 38 | 1972 | 1999 | Dismantled because of damage from a 1991 fire.[306][307] | |
City Investing Building | ![]() | New York City | 487 (148) | 33 | 1908 | 1968 | Demolished with the Singer Building to make room for One Liberty Plaza.[308][309] |
J.L. Hudson Company Department Store | ![]() | Detroit | 410 (125) | 29 | 1911 | 1998 | Tallest building ever imploded; tallest department store in the world at the time of its completion.[310][311] |
First National Bank Building | ![]() | Pittsburgh | 387 (118) | 26 | 1912 | 1970 | Demolished to make room for One PNC Plaza.[312] |
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.
See also
- Lists of buildings and structures
- List of cities with the most skyscrapers
- List of tallest buildings
- List of tallest buildings by U.S. state and territory
- List of tallest buildings in Atlanta
- List of tallest buildings in Austin
- List of tallest buildings in California
- List of tallest buildings in Charlotte
- List of tallest buildings in Chicago
- List of tallest buildings in Dallas
- List of tallest buildings in Florida
- List of tallest buildings in Houston
- List of tallest buildings in Jersey City
- List of tallest buildings in Los Angeles
- List of tallest buildings in Miami
- List of tallest buildings in New York City
- List of tallest buildings in North America
- List of tallest buildings in Philadelphia
- List of tallest buildings in San Francisco
- List of tallest buildings in Seattle
- List of tallest buildings in Texas
- List of tallest structures in the United States
References
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