New York is known for its beautiful skyline, which is dominated by iconic buildings. Over the years, many buildings have been built in this city, each of them contributing to the beauty and grandeur of New York. Here are the tallest buildings in New York City, listed in chronological order of their completion:
Singer Building (1908-1968)
Located at the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, the Singer Building was the city’s tallest building from 1908 until its demolition in 1968. This Beaux-Arts style building stood 187 meters high and had 47 floors.
Metropolitan Life Tower (1909- )
This iconic tower is located in Madison Square Park on 5th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets. The Metropolitan Life Tower was New York’s tallest building from 1909 to 1913. It stands 213 meters tall, has 50 stories, and is famous for its unique pyramidal silhouette.
Woolworth Building (1913-1930)
Located on Broadway between Park Place and Barclay streets in Manhattan’s Financial District, the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1913. This neo-Gothic building stood 241 meters tall and had 57 floors.
Bank of Manhattan Trust Building (Trump Building) (1930- )
Located on Wall Street, the Bank of Manhattan Trust Building, now known as the Trump Building, was completed in 1930. With a height of 283 meters and 70 stories, it was the tallest building in the city until the construction of the Empire State Building a year later.
Empire State Building (1931- )
Located on 5th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th streets, the Empire State Building is arguably New York’s most iconic building. It was completed in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1971. With a height of 443 meters and 102 floors, it is a symbol of New York City.
World Trade Center Twin Towers (1973-2001)
Located in Lower Manhattan, on the site of the World Trade Center, the Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in New York when they were completed in 1973. The towers stood 417 meters tall and each had 110 stories. They were destroyed during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
One World Trade Center (2014- )
Located on the site of the World Trade Center, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in New York since its completion in 2014. With a height of 541 meters and 104 floors.
Central Park Tower (2014-)
Residential building located next to Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan. The tower was designed by architectural firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill and developed by Extell Development Company.
It is 472 meters tall and has 131 floors, making it the tallest residential building in the world. It houses 179 luxury apartments, as well as a fitness area, a swimming pool and a cinema.
