List of tallest buildings in New York City

[12][13] The new One World Trade Center began construction in 2006; in April 2012 it surpassed the Empire State Building to become the city's tallest.

Upon its topping out in May 2013, the 1,776-foot (541 m) One World Trade Center surpassed the Willis Tower to become the tallest building in the United States and the Western Hemisphere.

As of March 2024[update], there were 317 completed skyscrapers that rose at least 492 feet (150 m) in height, more than any other city in the Western Hemisphere, and third most in the world exceeded only by Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

[20][E] The history of skyscrapers in New York City began with the construction of the Equitable Life, Western Union, and Tribune buildings in the early 1870s.

[23]: 62  Modern skyscraper construction began with the completion of the World Building in 1890; the structure rose to a pinnacle of 349 feet (106 m).

[32] This list ranks completed and topped out New York City skyscrapers that stand at least 650 feet (198 m) tall based on standard height measurements.

This list ranks buildings in New York City based on pinnacle height measurement, which includes antenna masts.

This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in New York City and are expected to rise at least 650 feet (198 m) in height.

This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in New York City and are expected to rise at least 650 feet (198 m) in height.

This table lists buildings in New York City that were destroyed or demolished and at one time stood at least 500 feet (152 m) in height.

Both Trinity Church and the Empire State Building have held the title twice, the latter following the destruction of the World Trade Center in the September 11 attacks.