List of tallest buildings in the United States

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View over New York City (Midtown Manhattan)
View of the Chicago skyline
Los Angeles skyline
Graphical comparison of the tallest buildings (according to absolute height, including antennas)

The list of tallest buildings in the United States includes lists of the United States' skyscrapers compiled from different angles:

  • A ranking of the tallest buildings in general,
  • additional lists according to different measurement categories (e.g. height including antennas etc.),
  • in terms of time,
  • according to function and the degree of their implementation (e.g. under construction or in planning and the like).
  • At the end there is a list of the buildings that no longer exist, but were once among the tallest.

introduction

Since its topping-out ceremony in May 2013, the tallest building in the United States has been the 541 m high One World Trade Center in New York , which also opened in November 2014. It replaced the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower ) in Chicago, completed in 1974, after 39 years as the tallest building in the country. The 442 m high Willis Tower was known as the tallest building on earth until 1998. This title was controversial after 1998, however, as the Willis Tower was the tallest completed building in total height (with masts) in the world until the Burj Khalifa opened in 2010 . The top of the antenna rises 527 m into the sky, making it the second highest non-guyed structure in the country. With 432 Park Avenue , a skyscraper was completed in 2015, which at 426 m is the third tallest building in the USA. In addition, the tower is currently the tallest residential building in the world . Fourth on the list of tallest buildings in the United States is the Trump International Hotel & Tower with a height of 423 m (357 m to the roof, mast counts to the height, unlike the Willis Tower and the Empire State Building, because this mast Part of the building architecture). It was opened in 2009 and is located in Chicago. The fifth tallest building in the USA is the Empire State Building in New York (381 m, 443 m with antenna, 102 floors). From September 11, 2001 until the One World Trade Center was built, it was again the tallest building in New York City . In sixth place is the Bank of America Tower , which was completed in 2009 and measures 366 m. It is the fourth tallest structure in New York City.

The tallest building outside of New York City and Chicago is the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia with a height of 342 m. The Wilshire Grand Tower in Los Angeles , the tallest skyscraper on the west coast of the United States, is just seven meters smaller . However, the tower is only ranked tenth on the list of tallest buildings in the United States.

In 2007, construction began on the Chicago Spire , which was to become the tallest skyscraper in the United States at 6,000 feet. In autumn 2008, however, the construction work was stopped indefinitely as a result of the financial crisis of 2007 , the property has been offered for sale since 2011, which suggests that the project has been completely abandoned. Some other construction projects were also interrupted due to the crisis.

Currently (as of 2019) other high-rise buildings are under construction, most of them in New York. One World Trade, completed in 2014, is part of the new World Trade Center complex, where more high-rise buildings are to be built. However, the 2 World Trade Center planned with a height of 411 m has been on a construction freeze since 2010. In addition, some new super high skyscrapers with luxury apartments are being built or are in the planning stage. Among these is the Central Park Tower , the completion of which is planned for 2019, and with a height of 472 m would make the tallest residential building in the world. The Hudson Yards Project has been under construction in New York City since 2012 , a new building complex consisting of around 15 skyscrapers, some of which reach 300 m.

Highest building

According to the official height

This list shows the tallest buildings in the United States . Completed buildings are listed, those under construction only when they have already reached their final height (these are provided with footnotes). The official height with the height of the building structure including spiers, but without antennas and other technical structures, applies to the ranking list. The Use column indicates the functions of the building: A single function is given if 85 percent or more of the building's usable area is used for a purpose. Mixed use is when each individual function takes up at least 15 percent of the usable area. All buildings with a height of at least 250 m are listed.

E. = floors, BJ = year of construction (year of completion)
image No. Surname height Usage (from bottom to top) E. BJ city Remarks
Freedom Tower Russell cropped.jpg 1 One World Trade Center 541 m office 104 2014 new York The successor to the destroyed World Trade Center reached its final height in May 2013. Since the topping out ceremony , it has been the tallest building in New York, the United States and the western hemisphere. In addition, it is the fourth tallest building in the world and the world's tallest office building. The building was opened in November 2014. Viewing floors and a restaurant from floor 100 were opened at the end of May 2015.
CentralParkTowerSep20.jpg 2 Central Park Tower A1 472 m Retail / apartments 108 2020 new York Also known as the Nordstrom Tower . Tallest building in the USA by roof height.
WillisTower11.jpg 3 Willis Tower 442 m office 108 1974 Chicago The building, called Sears Tower until July 2009, was the tallest in the United States from its completion in 1974 until the One World Trade Center was built. Since then, he has held the rank of tallest building in Chicago . From 1974 to 1998 it was officially the tallest skyscraper on earth, until 2009 it was the tallest building in the world according to total height (with antennas 527 m). There is a viewing deck on the 103rd floor at a height of 412 m. It remains the tallest in the United States.
SteinwayTower6th.jpg 4th 111 West 57th Street A1 435 m Apartments 091 2019 new York Final height reached. Will be available from 2019. Is the second tallest building in New York.
432 Park Avenue, March 2015.jpg 5 432 Park Avenue 426 m Apartments 088 2015 new York When completed, it will be the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere.
20090518 Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago.jpg 6th Trump International Hotel & Tower 423 m Hotel / apartments 098 2009 Chicago Currently the second tallest building in Chicago. Only 357 m to the roof, the top counts towards the height. Tallest structure owned by Donald Trump . Tallest concrete structure in North America. Tallest building erected in the US in the 2000s.
Hudson Yards Apr 2018 04.jpg 7th 30 Hudson Yards 395 m office 090 2019 new York The tallest building on the Hudson Yards project. There is a viewing platform at 336 meters
Empire State Building Apr 2009.jpg 8th Empire State Building 381 m office 102 1931 new York Fourth tallest building in the United States by structural height, second tallest building in New York City . First building in the world with more than 100 floors, was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1972. Has viewing platforms on floors 86 and 102 (at 320 m and 373 m). With antenna 443.2 m high.
BOA Tower Feb 2010.jpg 9 Bank of America Tower 366 m office 055 2009 new York Third tallest building in New York City. Up to the roof 288 m high, mast is included in the height. The tower belongs to the Bank of America and is their tallest building.
Aon Center2.jpg 10 Aon Center 346 m office 083 1973 Chicago Third tallest building in Chicago .
Hancock tower 2006.jpg 11 John Hancock Center 344 m Office / apartments 100 1969 Chicago When completed, it was the second tallest building in the world, the tallest skyscraper in the world, built in the 1960s. With antennas 457 m high, antennas do not count towards the building height. On the 94th floor there is a viewing platform and next to it the highest ice rink in the world. The highest swimming pool in North America is located on the 44th floor.
Comcast Technology Center.jpg 12 Comcast Technology Center 341.7 m office 59 2018 Philadelphia Is the tallest building in the United States outside of New York and Chicago. Not to be confused with the Comcast Center, also located in Philadelphia .
Wilshire Grand.jpg 13 Wilshire Grand Tower 335 m Office / hotel 73 2017 los Angeles Construction began in November 2013. The final height was reached in 2016 and the skyscraper was opened on March 8, 2017. It is the tallest building on the US west coast.
3WTC Nov28 16.jpg 14th Three World Trade Center 329 m office 80 2018 new York Part of the World Trade Center rebuilding. Also known as 175 Greenwich Street .
Salesforce Tower SF 2017.jpg 15th Salesforce Tower 326 m office 61 2018 San Francisco Tallest building in San Francisco and second tallest on the American west coast.
53w53Mar23.jpg 16 53W53 320 m Apartments 082 2018 new York
Chrysler Building 2005 3.jpg 17th Chrysler Building 319 m office 077 1930 new York From 1930 to 1931 the tallest building in the world, the first high-rise to be taller than the Eiffel Tower .
Ny-times-tower.jpg 17th New York Times Tower 319 m office 052 2007 new York New York Times headquarters .
Bankofamerica-atlanta-feb09.jpg 19th Bank of America Plaza 317 m office 055 1993 Atlanta Tallest building in Atlanta, 284 m to the roof, top counts as height. Its spire is made of gold leaf , among other things .
Los Angeles Library Tower (small) .jpg 20th US Bank Tower 310 m office 073 1989 los Angeles Tallest building on the American west coast by 2017.
35 Hudson Yards June 2018.jpg 21st 35 Hudson Yards 308 m office 071 2019 new York The second tallest building in the Hudson Yards project.
2010-07-12 1240x1860 chicago at & t corporate center.jpg 22nd AT&T Corporate Center 307 m office 060 1989 Chicago
One57 from Columbus Circle, May 2014.png 23 One57 306 m Hotel / apartments 079 2014 new York The building contains one of the highest residential apartments in the country and the tallest in the city of New York.
JP Morgan Chase Tower.jpg 24 JP Morgan Chase Tower 305 m office 075 1982 Houston Tallest skyscraper in Houston.
1 Manhattan West February 2019.jpg 25th One Manhattan West 303 m office 067 2019 new York
Two Prudential Plaza March 2015.JPG 26th Two Prudential Plaza 303 m office 064 1990 Chicago
WellsFargo.jpg 27 Wells Fargo Plaza 302 m office 071 1983 Houston Second tallest building in Houston.
New York 2014-02.JPG 28 Four World Trade Center 298 m office 072 2013 new York Part of the World Trade Center rebuilding. Also known by the name of his address at 150 Greenwich Street . The final height was reached in June 2012.
Comcastcenter vertical.jpg 29 Comcast Center 297 m office 057 2007 Philadelphia
311 South Wacker Drive 060528.jpg 30th 311 South Wacker Drive 293 m office 065 1990 Chicago
220CPS 6Jan 17.jpg 31 220 Central Park South A1 290 m Apartments 066 2018 new York Is supposed to house one of the most expensive apartments in New York.
American International Building3.JPG 32 70 Pine Street 290 m office 067 1932 new York Formerly known as the American International Building .
Key Tower monochrome.jpg 33 Key Tower 289 m office 057 1991 Cleveland Tallest building in Cleveland.
One Liberty Philadelphia.jpg 34 One Liberty Place 288 m office 061 1987 Philadelphia Was Philadelphia's tallest building from 1987 to 2007.
30 Park Place.jpg 35 30 Park Place 286 m Hotel / apartments 067 2016 new York Tallest residential building in Lower Manhattan .
Seattle palace2.jpg 36 Columbia Center 285 m office 076 1985 Seattle Tallest building in Seattle. Was the tallest skyscraper on the Pacific coast in the USA until 1989.
40 Wall Street New York City at Sunset C R.jpg 37 40 Wall Street 283 m office 071 1930 new York Was briefly the tallest building in the world from April to May 1930. Also known as the Trump Building .
Bank of America Plaza 01.jpg 38 Bank of America Plaza (Dallas) 281 m office 072 1985 Dallas Tallest building in Dallas.
Citicorp.JPG 39 Citigroup Center 279 m office 059 1977 new York
15 Hudson Yards June 2018.jpg 40 15 Hudson Yards A1 279 m Apartments 072 2019 New York City
Church Trinity Liberty Sts td (2018-12-13) 03- 125 Greenwich Street.jpg 41 125 Greenwich Street A1 278 m Apartments 072 2019 New York City
WiliamsTowerFromStreet.jpg 42 Williams Tower 275 m office 064 1983 Houston
10hudsonyardsjune14 16.jpeg 43 10 Hudson Yards 273 m office 052 2016 new York
425ParkNYC.jpg 43 425 Park Avenue A1 273 m office 047 2019 New York City
NEMAChicago.jpg 45 One Grant Park A1 272 m Apartments 076 2019 Chicago This building is the tallest in Chicago outside the Loop and the tallest residential building in the city.
Renaissance Tower.jpg 46 Renaissance tower 270 m office 056 1974 Dallas Second tallest building in Dallas.
Beekman Tower for BB jeh.jpg 47 8 Spruce Street 267 m Apartments 076 2011 new York Tallest residential building in lower Manhattan. Also known as the Beekman Tower .
900 North Michigan top from John Hancock 2004-11 img 2627.jpg 48 900 North Michigan Building 265 m Hotel / apartments / office 066 1989 Chicago
Bank of America Corporate Center Charlotte.JPG 48 Bank of America Corporate Center 265 m office 060 1992 Charlotte Bank of America headquarters .
SunTrust Plaza 1.jpg 48 SunTrust Plaza 265 m office 060 1992 Atlanta Second tallest structure in Atlanta.
Panorama Tower top out banners.jpg 48 Panorama Tower 265 m Apartments, hotel 081 2018 Miami Tallest building in Miami.
Trump World Tower.jpg 52 Trump World Tower 262 m Apartments 072 2001 new York Was the tallest residential skyscraper in the United States from 2001 to 2011. The structure is owned by Donald Trump .
Aqua-chicago.jpeg 52 Aqua 262 m Hotel / apartments 086 2009 Chicago
Water Tower Place 060527.jpg 54 Water Tower Place 262 m Hotel / apartments 074 1976 Chicago
Downtown Los Angeles - Aon Center.jpg 54 Aon Center (Los Angeles) 262 m office 062 1974 los Angeles Third tallest building in Los Angeles. Was the tallest building on the US West Coast from 1974 to 1985.
Transamerica Pyramid July 2007.jpg 56 Transamerica pyramid 260 m office 048 1972 San Francisco Second tallest building in San Francisco. From 1972 to 1974 tallest skyscraper on the US west coast.
GE Building1.JPG 57 Comcast Building 259 m office 070 1933 new York Known as the GE Building until July 2015 . Part of the Rockefeller Center and its tallest building. Has a viewing terrace on the roof.
Devon energy center.JPG 57 Devon Energy Tower 259 m office 050 2012 Oklahoma City Tallest building in the state of Oklahoma .
Chase Tower in Chicago.jpg 57 Chase Tower 259 m office 060 1969 Chicago
One Manhattan Square July 2018.jpg 60 One Manhattan Square 258 m Apartments 080 2018 new York This building is in close proximity to the Manhattan Bridge .
Two liberty place.JPG 60 Two Liberty Place 258 m Office / apartments 058 1990 Philadelphia
Park Tower 060527.jpg 61 Park Tower 257 m Office / apartments 067 2000 Chicago
One Bennett Park 2018.jpg 61 One Bennett Park 257 m Apartments 067 2018 Chicago
Pittsburgh-pennsylvania-usx-tower.jpg 63 US Steel Tower 256 m office 064 1970 Pittsburgh Tallest building in Pittsburgh.
56 Leonard Street New York NY 2015 06 10 04.jpg 64 56 Leonard Street 250 m office 057 2016 new York
4 One Atlantic Center.jpg 64 One Atlantic Center 250 m office 050 1987 Atlanta
20090814 Legacy Tower.JPG 64 Legacy Tower 250 m Apartments 071 2010 Chicago

According to absolute height

Houston skyline
Atlanta skyline at night

This list shows the height to the highest point of the building, usually the top of the antenna. This is one way of measuring buildings; As a rule, however, the height of the building structure and not the top of the antenna applies. This structural height is declared in the table with the official height. All buildings of at least 300 meters are listed.

E. = floors, BJ = year of construction (year of completion)
No. Surname Absolute height Official height E. BJ city
01 One World Trade Center 541 m 541 m 104 2014 new York
02 Willis Tower 527 m 442 m 108 1974 Chicago
03 Central Park Tower 472 m 472 m 108 2020 new York
04th John Hancock Center 457 m 344 m 100 1969 Chicago
05 Empire State Building 443 m 381 m 102 1931 new York
06th 111 West 57th Street 435 m 435 m 091 2019 new York
07th 432 Park Avenue 426 m 426 m 088 2015 new York
08th Trump International Hotel & Tower 423 m 423 m 098 2009 Chicago
09 30 Hudson Yards 395 m 395 m 090 2019 new York
10 Bank of America Tower 366 m 366 m 055 2009 new York
11 Aon Center 346 m 346 m 083 1973 Chicago
12 Comcast Technology Center 342 m 342 m 059 2018 Philadelphia
13 Four Times Square 341 m 247 m 048 2000 new York
14th Wilshire Grand Tower 335 m 335 m 073 2017 los Angeles
15th Three World Trade Center 329 m 329 m 080 2018 new York
16 Salesforce Tower 326 m 326 m 061 2018 San Francisco
17th 53W53 320 m 320 m 082 2018 new York
18th Chrysler Building 319 m 319 m 077 1930 new York
18th New York Times Tower 319 m 319 m 052 2007 new York
20th Bank of America Plaza 317 m 317 m 055 1993 Atlanta
21st US Bank Tower 310 m 310 m 073 1989 los Angeles
23 35 Hudson Yards 308 m 308 m 071 2019 new York
23 AT&T Corporate Center 307 m 307 m 060 1989 Chicago
24 One57 306 m 306 m 079 2014 new York
25th JPMorgan Chase Tower 305 m 305 m 075 1982 Houston
26th One Manhattan West 303 m 303 m 067 2019 new York
27 Two Prudential Plaza 303 m 303 m 064 1990 Chicago
28 Wells Fargo Plaza 302 m 302 m 071 1983 Houston
28 One Shell Plaza 302 m 218 m 050 1971 Houston

Tallest buildings of their time

Listed here are all the buildings that ever held the record for tallest building in the United States. Up to and including the Sears Tower (1974), these buildings were also the tallest skyscraper on earth at the time of their completion.

time building image height E. city Remarks
1894-1899 Manhattan Life Building Manhattan Life Insurance Company Building New York City.jpg 106 m new York first high-rise over 100 m, demolished in 1964.
1899-1908 Park Row Building Park Row Building 1912 New York City.jpg 119 m 030th new York The building is the oldest surviving record holder of all buildings.
1908-1909 Singer Building Singer Building New York City 1908.jpg 187 m 047 new York Was demolished in 1968.
1909-1913 Metropolitan Life Tower Metropolitan-Life-Insurance.jpg 213 m 050 new York
1913-1930 Woolworth Building Woolworth bldg nov2005d.jpg 241 m 057 new York
1930 40 Wall Street 40 Wall Street Manhattan New York City.jpg 283 m 071 new York For a short time, between April and May 1930, the tallest building. Also called The Trump Building , it started out as the Bank of Manhattan Building .
1930-1931 Chrysler Building 0358New York City Chrysler Building.JPG 319 m 077 new York Was the first skyscraper to surpass the Eiffel Tower and become the tallest structure in the world (until 1931).
1931-1972 Empire State Building ESB Oct 2007.jpg 381 m 102 new York First building in the world with over 100 floors, 443 m high with antenna since 1950.
1972-1974 World Trade Center north tower World Trade Center, New York City - aerial view (March 2001) .jpg 417 m 110 new York Was destroyed by a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 . Was 527 m high with antenna.
The south tower was two meters lower at 415 m.
1974-2013 Willis Tower Sears Tower and 311 South Wacker.jpg 442 m 108 Chicago Has been the tallest building in the country since 1974, 527 m high with antenna. Name until July 2009 Sears Tower .
since 2013 One World Trade Center One WTC 7.5.13.JPG 541 m 104 new York Successor to the World Trade Center; the highest building in the country since the topping-out ceremony in May 2013 and the first to be over 500 m high. The opening was in November 2014.

Tallest buildings by function

This list gives the tallest buildings by function. A single function is given when 85 percent or more of the building's usable area is used for a purpose. Mixed use is when each individual function takes up at least 15 percent of the usable area.

use building city height Floors Construction year
offices One World Trade Center new York 541 m 104 2014
Mixed use Central Park Tower new York 472 m 108 2020
Apartments 432 Park Avenue new York 426 m 088 2015
hotel 1717 Broadway new York 230 m 068 2013

Tallest buildings under construction and in planning

Under construction

All buildings in the USA that are under construction and are expected to be over 250 meters high are listed here (active construction work, as of 2018). The year of completion is based on the current official information. It is possible that this information can change.

building image height Usage (from bottom to top) E. year city Remarks
217 West 57th Street Central Park Tower.jpg 472 m Retail / apartments 99 2019 new York Also known as the Nordstrom Tower or Central Park Tower and is only supposed to be around 30 cm lower than the One World Trade Center. Foundation work will start in mid-November 2013. When completed in 2019, it is expected to be the tallest residential tower in the world.
111 West 57th Street SteinwayConstruct.jpg 436 m Apartments 82 2019 new York Also known as the Steinway Tower . With an area-to-height ratio of 1:24, this skyscraper will be the slimmest of its kind.
One Vanderbilt 427 m office 58 2021 new York Roof height 397 m
30 Hudson Yards 30 Hudson Yards March 2017.jpg 395 m office 73 2019 new York Also known as the North Tower . Outdoor viewing platform at a height of over 300 m. Should become the new headquarters of Time Warner .
Vista Tower 365 m Mixed use 95 2020 Chicago Will be the third tallest building in Chicago and the tallest since the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
9 Decal 324.9 m Apartments 73 2020 new York Future tallest building in Brooklyn.
53W53 320 m Apartments 77 2018 new York Formerly known as Tower Verre .
3 Hudson Boulevard 3 Hudson Blvd June 27 16.jpg 320 m office 66 2019 new York Also known under the name The GiraSole .
35 Hudson Yards 35HudsonYards 11Jan 17.jpg 316.7 m Mixed use 72 2019 new York Also known as the E Tower and Equinox Tower .
One Manhattan West 1ManhattanWest 11Jan 17.jpg 303.2 m office 71 2019 new York
15 Hudson Yards 278 m Apartments 72 2018 new York Also known as the D Tower and Culture Tower .
425 Park Avenue 425PA 6Jan 17.jpg 272.2 m office 47 2019 new York Designed by Norman Foster.
One Grant Park 272 m Apartments 76 2019 Chicago When completed, it will be Chicago's tallest residential building.

In construction freeze

The following list shows skyscrapers whose construction has already started but has since been discontinued or interrupted. The year figures are therefore only guidelines.

building image height Usage (from bottom to top) E. Year of construction
(planned so far)
city Remarks
Two World Trade Center 2WTC Jan2013.jpg 405 m office 88 2020 new York Part of the World Trade Center rebuilding. The structure has so far only been erected up to street level. Its completion is not yet known exactly. Also known as 200 Greenwich Street .

In planning

This is a list of all buildings in the USA whose construction has not yet started but has already been planned. The indication of the year (if given) is only a guideline and can therefore still change. No distinction is made between approved and unapproved projects (however, this is noted in the comment line).

building height Usage (from bottom to top) E. year city Remarks
Midtown West (development plan) 700 m 150 2025 new York Includes four plans to redesign Madison Square Gardens and Penn Station .
Old Post Office Redevelopment Tower 610 m Office / hotel / apartments Chicago Development plan presented in 2011
125 Greenwich Street 413 m Apartments 077 2017 new York Project was sold to developer Michael Shvo in early June 2014.
Shvo Central Park Tower 400 m Multiple use 100 new York
NAR Tower 400 m Apartments 093 Chicago
Edgar Towers Skyvoid 396 m Multiple use 070 new York
15 Penn Plaza 371 m office 067 2014 new York Construction approved. Also known as the Vornado Tower . Construction postponed indefinitely.
1 Park Lane 369 m Apartments 080 2020 new York Developed by Witkoff Group and Macklowe Properties
520 West 41st Street 335 m Apartments 106 new York
1800 Arch Street 342 m office 059 2017 Philadelphia Designed by Norman Foster . Also known as the Comcast Innovation & Technology Center.
One Brickel CityCentre 336 m office 080 2018 Miami Construction approved. Would be the tallest building in Miami .
50 Hudson Yards 326 m office 062 2019 new York
3 Hudson Boulevard 320 m Office / apartments 066 2018 new York Also known under the name The GiraSole . Construction has been approved and should start in 2014.
Signature tower 314 m office 070 Nashville Would become the tallest building in Nashville. No project news since 2009.
80 South Street 310 m Apartments 074 2016 new York Revitalized project with new design and height.
One Bayfront Plaza 308 m office 080 2018 Miami Construction was approved.
35 Hudson Yards 305 m Office / apartments 079 2017 new York Also known as the E Tower and Equinox Tower .
Sherwood Tower 305 m office 065 2016 new York Located on the site of the previously planned World Product Center .
Skyrise Miami 302 m Observation deck 2020 Miami
Conservatory Tower 290 m Hotel / apartments 070 Chicago
SNCI NYC Tower 290 m Apartments 057 new York
One Madison Avenue 285 m Apartments 074 new York No project news since 2008.
375 East Wacker Drive 280 m hotel 071 Chicago No project news since 2008.
50 First Street 278 m office 064 San Francisco
Brickell Financial Center Phase Two 275 m Apartments / hotel / office 068 2013 Miami
Westport Redevelopment Tower 270 m Apartments 065 Baltimore No project news since 2009.
Hudson Yards North Tower 267 m office 052 2016 new York
20 Times Square 260 m office 045 new York
Intercontinental Chicago 259 m Hotel / office / apartments 071 Chicago
Atlantic Beach Resort & Casino 253 m hotel 0? Atlantic City
Met 3 252 m Apartments 075 Miami

Tallest no longer existing building

This list shows the tallest buildings that previously existed but no longer exist. They were demolished or destroyed.

E. = floors, BJ = year of construction (year of completion)
building city height E. BJ End of inventory Remarks
One World Trade Center (original) (north tower) new York 417 m 110 1972 2001 Was destroyed by a terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001 . The building was the tallest skyscraper in New York City during its entire existence and tallest building in the world when it was completed. Tallest destroyed building in the world. With mast 527 m.
Two World Trade Center (original) (south tower) new York 415 m 110 1973 2001 Was destroyed by a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. During its entire existence it was the second tallest building in New York City.
Singer Building new York 187 m 047 1908 1968 Was canceled in 1968 to make way for One Liberty Plaza . It is the tallest building ever to be demolished and was the tallest building in the world from 1908 to 1909.
World Trade Center 7 new York 174 m 047 1987 2001 Was so badly damaged by rubble from the north tower in the attacks on September 11, 2001 that a fire broke out and the building collapsed in flames after eight hours.
Deutsche Bank Building new York 172 m 040 1974 2011 Tore off. Should make room for Tower 5 of the new World Trade Center .
Morrison Hotel Chicago 160 m 045 1926 1965 Was demolished to make way for the Chase Tower.
One Merdian Plaza Philadelphia 150 m 038 1972 1999 Was badly damaged by fire in 1991, so it was finally demolished in 1999.
City Investing Building new York 148 m 033 1908 1968 This building was demolished in 1968 together with the Singer Building.
JL Hudson Company Department Store Detroit 125 m 029 1911 1998 Tallest imploded building in the world.

See also

Tallest building by city
High-rise buildings by state

Footnotes

A1 Building has reached its final height, but is still under construction.

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Commons : Skyscrapers in the United States  - Collection of pictures, videos, and audio files

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