New York City

United States

Facts

Population

Source: Wall Street Journal

8,405,837 (2013)

Area

469 km² • 181 mi²

Density

17,922.9 people per km²

46,420.1 people per mi²

First 150m+ Building

Tallest Building

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

#
3

Tallest City in

the World

#
1

Tallest City in

North America
#
1

Tallest City in

United States

Buildings

RANK
Name
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

Height
1 One World Trade Center
541.3 m / 1,776  ft
2 Central Park Tower
472.4 m / 1,550  ft
3 111 West 57th Street
435.3 m / 1,428  ft
4 One Vanderbilt Avenue
427 m / 1,401  ft
5 432 Park Avenue
425.7 m / 1,397  ft
6 JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters
423 m / 1,388  ft
7 30 Hudson Yards
387.1 m / 1,270  ft
8 Empire State Building
381 m / 1,250  ft
9 Bank of America Tower
365.8 m / 1,200  ft
10 3 World Trade Center
328.9 m / 1,079  ft

CTBUH People & Events

Adam Paul

Co-Chair

Adam Paul

Individuals

CTBUH 2022 Global Walking Tour: New York City

14 October 2022

CTBUH NYC x CORE Studio Presents: Artificial Intelligence - The New Frontier in Structural Design

21 July 2022

Videos

27 May 2021

CTBUH Chicago + NYC FLC Presents The Jewel Changi Airport Presentation by Buro Happold

The new mixed-use complex at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore delivers an exceptional experience for the 85 million passengers that pass through it every year....

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Research

28 October 2022

Solar Glazing for Tall Mixed-Use Buildings: Prospects for Policy and Performance

Advancements in photovoltaic systems and associated market trends suggest that vertical installations integrated with building façades will be increasingly competitive for meeting energy demands, while...

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Global News

12 January 2023

Seven-Terraced Office Tower Proposed in New York City

A skyscraper that could reach 1,350 feet (411 meters) with 51 office floors and seven terraces has been proposed in New York City. The anchor...

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