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The 10 Tallest Buildings in the US in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 4 min read
One World Trade Center in New York City
Direct answer

One World Trade Center in New York City is the tallest building in the US at 1,776 feet. Central Park Tower is second at 1,550 feet and Chicago's Willis Tower third at 1,450 feet. The order follows architectural height, the standard measure for skyscrapers.

At a glance

#PickHeightBest for
1One World Trade Center1,776 ft (541 m)The tallest building in the US
2Central Park Tower1,550 ft (472 m)The tallest residential building in the world
3Willis Tower1,450 ft (442 m)The tallest building outside New York
4111 West 57th Street1,428 ft (435 m)The most slender skyscraper in the world
5One Vanderbilt1,401 ft (427 m)A rooftop observation experience next to Grand Central
6432 Park Avenue1,396 ft (426 m)Clean, minimalist architecture
7Trump International Hotel and Tower1,388 ft (423 m)A riverfront hotel stay in downtown Chicago
8270 Park Avenue1,388 ft (423 m)The newest supertall on this list
930 Hudson Yards1,270 ft (387 m)The Edge outdoor sky deck
10Empire State Building1,250 ft (381 m)History and classic Art Deco design

Pick by what you want

Tallest overall
One World Trade Center
Tallest place to live
Central Park Tower
Best outside New York
Willis Tower
Newest on the list
270 Park Avenue
Most iconic
Empire State Building

The ranking

1

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center in New York City
Photo: Pedro Szekely / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Height: 1,776 ft (541 m)Floors: 104Completed: 2013City: New York City

One World Trade Center rises 1,776 feet in Lower Manhattan, a height chosen to match the year of the Declaration of Independence. It has 104 floors and was completed in 2013 on the site of the original World Trade Center. Its One World Observatory sits near the top.

Go ifThe tallest building in the US
Skip ifYou want an old-school observation deck
Why #1 over #2: One World Trade Center stands 1,776 feet against Central Park Tower's 1,550 feet.
2

Central Park Tower

Central Park Tower in New York City
Photo: Percival Kestreltail / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe tallest place to live in America.
Height: 1,550 ft (472 m)Floors: 98Completed: 2020City: New York City

Central Park Tower on Billionaires' Row reaches 1,550 feet with 98 floors and was completed in 2020. It is mostly luxury condominiums with a Nordstrom flagship store at its base, and it is the tallest residential building in the world.

Go ifThe tallest residential building in the world
Skip ifYou want a public observation deck - it is condos
Why #2 over #3: Central Park Tower stands 1,550 feet against Willis Tower's 1,450 feet.
3

Willis Tower

Willis Tower in Chicago
Photo: Chris6d / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictChicago's landmark and the US record holder for decades.
Height: 1,450 ft (442 m)Floors: 110Completed: 1974City: Chicago

Willis Tower in Chicago stands 1,450 feet with 110 floors. When it was completed in 1974 it was the tallest building in the world, and it held the US title until One World Trade Center. Its Skydeck has glass boxes that hang out over the city.

Go ifThe tallest building outside New York
Skip ifYou are afraid of heights - the Skydeck ledge is glass
Why #3 over #4: Willis Tower stands 1,450 feet against 111 West 57th Street's 1,428 feet.
4

111 West 57th Street

111 West 57th Street in New York City
Photo: Short final / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe pencil-thin tower that set a record for slenderness.
Height: 1,428 ft (435 m)Floors: 84Completed: 2021City: New York City

111 West 57th Street, also called Steinway Tower, rises 1,428 feet with 84 floors and was completed in 2021. It is known for its very thin profile and terracotta and bronze facade, and it incorporates the historic Steinway Hall at its base.

Go ifThe most slender skyscraper in the world
Skip ifYou want to visit - it is private residences
Why #4 over #5: 111 West 57th Street stands 1,428 feet against One Vanderbilt's 1,401 feet.
5

One Vanderbilt

One Vanderbilt in New York City
Photo: Percival Kestreltail / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictMidtown's newest supertall office tower.
Height: 1,401 ft (427 m)Floors: 93Completed: 2019City: New York City

One Vanderbilt stands 1,401 feet with 93 floors and was completed in 2019 right next to Grand Central Terminal. It is an office tower with the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation experience near the top.

Go ifA rooftop observation experience next to Grand Central
Skip ifYou want the very tallest view in New York
Why #5 over #6: One Vanderbilt stands 1,401 feet against 432 Park Avenue's 1,396 feet.
6

432 Park Avenue

432 Park Avenue in New York City
Photo: Epistola8 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe tower that kicked off the supertall condo boom.
Height: 1,396 ft (426 m)Floors: 85Completed: 2014City: New York City

432 Park Avenue is 1,396 feet tall with 85 floors and was completed in 2014. Its simple grid of square windows made it one of the most recognizable residential towers on Billionaires' Row.

Go ifClean, minimalist architecture
Skip ifYou want visitor access - it is private
Why #6 over #7: 432 Park Avenue stands 1,396 feet against Trump International Hotel and Tower's 1,388 feet.
7

Trump International Hotel and Tower

Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago
Photo: Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe second-tallest building in Chicago.
Height: 1,388 ft (423 m)Floors: 98Completed: 2008City: Chicago

Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago reaches 1,388 feet with 98 floors and was completed in 2008. It sits on the Chicago River and mixes a hotel with condominiums.

Go ifA riverfront hotel stay in downtown Chicago
Skip ifYou want an observation deck
Why #7 over #8: Trump International Hotel and Tower stands 1,388 feet against 270 Park Avenue's 1,388 feet.
8

270 Park Avenue

270 Park Avenue in New York City
Photo: Jfendi / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictJPMorgan Chase's new global headquarters.
Height: 1,388 ft (423 m)Floors: 60Completed: 2025City: New York City

270 Park Avenue is JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, 1,388 feet tall with 60 floors, completed in 2025. It ties Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago for height on this list.

Go ifThe newest supertall on this list
Skip ifYou want public access - it is a corporate headquarters
Why #8 over #9: 270 Park Avenue stands 1,388 feet against 30 Hudson Yards's 1,270 feet.
9

30 Hudson Yards

30 Hudson Yards in New York City
Photo: Rhododendrites / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe anchor tower of Hudson Yards.
Height: 1,270 ft (387 m)Floors: 103Completed: 2019City: New York City

30 Hudson Yards rises 1,270 feet with 103 floors and was completed in 2019 on Manhattan's West Side. Its Edge sky deck juts out from the building high above the street.

Go ifThe Edge outdoor sky deck
Skip ifYou want a classic-style skyline view
Why #9 over #10: 30 Hudson Yards stands 1,270 feet against Empire State Building's 1,250 feet.
10

Empire State Building

Empire State Building in New York City
Photo: Jiuguang Wang / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictStill the icon of the New York skyline.
Height: 1,250 ft (381 m)Floors: 102Completed: 1930City: New York City

The Empire State Building stands 1,250 feet with 102 floors and was completed in 1930. It was the tallest building in the world for decades, and its observation decks remain among the most visited in the country.

Go ifHistory and classic Art Deco design
Skip ifYou want the very tallest building

How we ranked these

The order is each building's architectural height: the height to the top of the building including spires, but not antennas or flagpoles. Only completed buildings in the United States are included. Heights, floor counts and completion years follow the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat figures as listed in the sources; check each building's official site for visitor information.

Questions people ask

What is the tallest building in the US?

One World Trade Center in New York City, at 1,776 feet with 104 floors. It was completed in 2013.

What is the tallest building in Chicago?

Willis Tower, at 1,450 feet with 110 floors. It was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1974.

What is the tallest residential building in the US?

Central Park Tower in New York City, at 1,550 feet with 98 floors. It is also the tallest residential building in the world.

Which city has the most of the tallest US buildings?

New York City. Eight of the ten buildings on this list are in New York and two are in Chicago.

How is building height measured?

This list uses architectural height, which includes spires and other built features but leaves out antennas and flagpoles. That is the standard used by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Height (feet) at a glance

Empire State Building1,250 ft
30 Hudson Yards1,270 ft
Trump International Hotel and Tower1,388 ft
270 Park Avenue1,388 ft
432 Park Avenue1,396 ft
One Vanderbilt1,401 ft
111 West 57th Street1,428 ft
Willis Tower1,450 ft
Central Park Tower1,550 ft
One World Trade Center1,776 ft
Architectural height in feet, completed buildings in the United States.

Official sites

Sources

Photos: commons.wikimedia.org (credits under each photo).

Taller towers under construction are not counted until they are completed.

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