List of tallest residential buildings

The Dubai Marina in Dubai, also known as the "tallest block in the world", is home to five of the ten tallest residential buildings in the world.
Tallest residential buildings in the world in 2015

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) defines a residential building as one where 85 percent or more of its total floor area is dedicated to residential usage.[1]

Currently, the tallest residential building in the world is Central Park Tower in a part of Midtown Manhattan, New York City, colloquially referred to as "Billionaires' Row".[2] It was topped out at a height of 472.4 metres (1,550 ft) in 2019.

As of 2024, New York City is also home to all top three tallest residential buildings in the world, while Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has five of the ten tallest.[3][4]

History and ranking criteria

Since 2000, when CTBUH started maintaining a list of tallest residential buildings, The Belcher's Tower 1 and The Belcher's Tower 2 located in Hong Kong were the first tallest residential buildings whose heights equal 221 metres (725 ft) and were completed in 2000.[5][6]

In 2001, Trump World Tower in New York City became the tallest residential building in the world, until it was surpassed in 2003 by the 21st Century Tower followed by the Q1 on the Gold Coast in 2005. In 2012, Princess Tower in Dubai became the tallest residential building in the world,[7] before being surpassed by 432 Park Avenue in New York City in 2014. The current tallest residential building, Central Park Tower, was topped out during September 2019 and completed in 2020.

The percentage of residential buildings whose height exceeds 200 metres increased from 34 percent in 2009 to 45 percent in 2010,[8] making Burj Khalifa the world's first megatall[broken anchor] building to include residential space.[9]

The CTBUH insist that a building should only be added to the official tallest list when it is (i) topped out structurally and architecturally, (ii) fully clad, and (iii) open for business, or at least partially open. This became the CTBUH official definition of a building's "completion".[10]

Tallest residential buildings

This lists ranks residential buildings that stand at least 300 metres (980 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image City Country Height
metres / feet 		Floors Year Notes
1 Central Park Tower
New York City  United States 472.4 metres (1,550 ft) 98 2020 Has been the tallest residential building in the world since 2020.
Tallest pencil tower in the world.
2 111 West 57th Street
New York City  United States 435.3 metres (1,428 ft) 84 2021 Topped out in April 2019.
3 432 Park Avenue
New York City  United States 425.7 metres (1,397 ft) 85 2015 Was the tallest residential building in the world from 2015 to 2020.
4 Marina 101
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 425 metres (1,394 ft) 101 2017 [11]
5 Princess Tower
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 413 metres (1,355 ft) 101 2012 [12]
6 Ningbo Central Plaza Tower 1
Ningbo  China 409 metres (1,342 ft) 80 2024 [13]
7 23 Marina
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 392 metres (1,286 ft) 89 2012 [14][15]
8 Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid
Abu Dhabi  United Arab Emirates 381 metres (1,250 ft) 88 2014 [16][17]
9 Elite Residence Dubai  United Arab Emirates 381 metres (1,250 ft) 87 2012 [18][19]
10 Il Primo Tower
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 356 metres (1,168 ft) 79 2023 [20]
11 Marina Torch
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 352 metres (1,155 ft) 86 2011 [21][22]
12 Neva Towers 2
Moscow  Russia 345 metres (1,132 ft) 79 2020
13 Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A
Busan  South Korea 339.1 metres (1,113 ft) 85 2019 [23]
14 DAMAC Residenze Dubai  United Arab Emirates 335 metres (1,099 ft) 88 2018 [citation needed]
15 Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B
Busan  South Korea 333.1 metres (1,093 ft) 85 2019 [23]
16 AMA Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 333 metres (1,093 ft) 65 2021
17 The Brooklyn Tower
New York City  United States 325 metres (1,066 ft) 74 2023
18 Q1
Q1, in Gold Coast, Australia
 Gold Coast  Australia 322.5 metres (1,058 ft) 80 2005 Was the tallest residential building in the world from 2005 to 2012[24][25]
19 = 53W53
New York City  United States 320 metres (1,050 ft) 77 2019
19 = Palais Royale
Mumbai  India 320 metres (1,050 ft) 88 2018 [26][27]
21 HHHR Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 317 metres (1,040 ft) 72 2009 [28][29]
22 Australia 108
Melbourne  Australia 316 metres (1,037 ft) 100 2020
23 Magnolias Waterfront Residences
Bangkok  Thailand 315 metres (1,033 ft) 70 2018 [30]
24 Abu Dhabi Plaza
Astana  Kazakhstan 310.7 metres (1,019 ft) 75 2022
25 Ocean Heights
Dubai  United Arab Emirates 310 metres (1,020 ft) 84 2010 [31][32]
26 35 Hudson Yards
New York City  United States 308.8 metres (1,013 ft) 72 2019
27 Burj Rafal
Riyadh  Saudi Arabia 307.9 metres (1,010 ft) 68 2014
28 = Amna Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 307 metres (1,007 ft) 75 2020
28 = Noora Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 307 metres (1,007 ft) 75 2019
30 Cayan Tower
One57 in New York City, United States.
One57 in New York City, United States.
 Dubai  United Arab Emirates 306.4 metres (1,005 ft) 76 2013 [33][34]
31 = East Pacific Center Tower A
East Pacific Center Tower A in Shenzhen, China
East Pacific Center Tower A in Shenzhen, China
 Shenzhen  China 306 metres (1,004 ft) 85 2013 [35][36]
31 = One57
One57 in New York City, United States.
One57 in New York City, United States.
 New York City  United States 306 metres (1,004 ft) 75 2014 [37][38]
33 Etihad Tower 2
Abu Dhabi  United Arab Emirates 305.3 metres (1,002 ft) 80 2011 [39][40]
34 Neva Towers 1
Moscow  Russia 302 metres (991 ft) 65 2020
35 Capital City Moscow Tower
Moscow  Russia 301.8 metres (990 ft) 76 2010 [41][42]
36 Lokhandwala Minerva
Mumbai  India 300.6 metres (986 ft) 78 2023 [43]
37 We've the Zenith Tower A
Busan  South Korea 300 metres (980 ft) 80 2011 [44][45]


Under construction

These buildings are under construction and are planned to rise at least 300 metres (980 ft).

Rank Name City Country Height
metres / feet 		Floors Year
started / ends (est.) 		Notes
1 Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences Dubai  United Arab Emirates 557 metres (1,827 ft) 105 2023 / 2026 [46]
2 Tiger Sky Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 532 metres (1,745 ft) 116 2023 / 2028
3 Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina Dubai  United Arab Emirates 517 metres (1,696 ft) 122 2008 / 2028 [47][48][49][50]
4 SRG Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 473 metres (1,552 ft) 111 2023 / 2027
5 Aeternitas Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 450 metres (1,480 ft) 106 2009 / 2027
5 Bayz 101 Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 445 metres (1,460 ft) 108 2024 / 2028
7 Burj Almasa Jeddah  Saudi Arabia 432 metres (1,417 ft) 93 2011 / 2027
8 Haikou Tower 1 Haikou  China 428 metres (1,404 ft) 94 2015 / 2027 [51]
9 Nanjing Olympic Suning Tower Nanjing  China 419.8 metres (1,377 ft) 99 2011 / 2025
10 Lucheng Square Wenzhou  China 369 metres (1,211 ft) 75 2021 / 2026 [52]
11 One by Binghatti Dubai  United Arab Emirates 375 metres (1,230 ft) 68 2024 / 2028
12 City Tower 1 Dubai  United Arab Emirates 363 metres (1,191 ft) 96 2022 / 2026
13 Habtoor Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 350 metres (1,150 ft) 81 2023 / 2026 [53]
14 SUNAC A-ONE Tower 4 Chongqing  China 349 metres (1,145 ft) 89 2020 / 2026 [54]
15 Sky Tower Toronto  Canada 347 metres (1,138 ft) 105 2020 / 2026
16 = Safa Two de Grisogono Dubai  United Arab Emirates 345 metres (1,132 ft) 85 2023 / 2027
16 = Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai  United Arab Emirates 345 metres (1,132 ft) 87 2024 / 2028
18 Mercedes Benz Places Binghatti Dubai  United Arab Emirates 341 metres (1,119 ft) 71 2024 / 2027
19 Dom House Moscow  Russia 340 metres (1,120 ft) 87 2024 / 2028
20 Regalia Dubai  United Arab Emirates 331 metres (1,086 ft) 70 2021 / 2025 [55]
21 = The One Toronto  Canada 328 metres (1,076 ft) 91 2018 / 2026
21 = St. Regis The Residences Dubai  United Arab Emirates 328 metres (1,076 ft) 68 2019 / 2026
23 25h Heimat Dubai  United Arab Emirates 326 metres (1,070 ft) 74 2024 / 2028
24 Aire Dubai Dubai  United Arab Emirates 323 metres (1,060 ft) 72 2022 / 2026
25 Waldorf Astoria Miami Miami  United States 320 metres (1,050 ft) 100 2022 / 2026
26 Aaradhya Avaan Tower 1 Mumbai  India 307 metres (1,007 ft) 80 2023 / 2028
27 520 Fifth Avenue New York City  United States 305 metres (1,001 ft) 76 2022 / 2025
28 Concord Sky Toronto  Canada 301 metres (988 ft) 86 2021 / 2027
29 Cavalli Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 300 metres (980 ft) 71 2022 / 2026


On hold

This list contains residential buildings that are at least 300 metres (980 ft) in height and their construction is currently on hold.

Name City Country Height
metres / feet 		Floors Construction
originally started 		Notes
Bengaluru Turf Tower Bengaluru  India 660 metres (2,170 ft) 156 2016
Lanco Hills Signature Tower Hyderabad  India 604 metres (1,982 ft) 112 2015
Entisar Tower Dubai  United Arab Emirates 570 metres (1,870 ft) 121 2016
Senna Tower Balneário Camboriú  Brazil 544 metres (1,785 ft) 154 2024
Lodha Project Wadala Mumbai  India 530 metres (1,740 ft) 101 2014
Joyus Housing Mumbai  India 486 metres (1,594 ft) 125 2015
One Tower Moscow  Russia 445 metres (1,460 ft)[56] 109 2019
La Maison by HDS Dubai  United Arab Emirates 386.5 metres (1,268 ft) 105 2016
Fairmont Kuala Lumpur Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur  Malaysia 370 metres (1,210 ft) 78 2014
Ocean One Tower Pattaya  Thailand 367 metres (1,204 ft) 91 2006
45 Broad Street New York City  United States 366 metres (1,201 ft) 68 2018 [57]
IBN Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur  Malaysia 330 metres (1,080 ft) 68 2019 [58]
The Stratford Residences Makati  Philippines 312 metres (1,024 ft) 74 2011 [59][60]
Dubai Pearl Dubai  United Arab Emirates 300 metres (980 ft) 73 2009 [61][62]

Timeline of tallest residential buildings

This is a list of buildings that in the past held the title of tallest residential buildings in the world.

Name City Country Height
metres / feet 		Floors Years as tallest Notes
Marina City I Chicago  United States 179 metres (587 ft) 65 1960–1964
Marina City II Chicago  United States 179 metres (587 ft) 65 1960–1964
Lake Point Tower Chicago  United States 197 metres (646 ft) 69 1968–1991
Tregunter Tower 3 Hong Kong  Hong Kong 220 metres (720 ft) 66 1991–1993
The Belcher's 1 Hong Kong  Hong Kong 221 metres (725 ft) 63 2000–2000 [5]
The Belcher's 2 Hong Kong  Hong Kong 221 metres (725 ft) 63 2000–2000 [6]
Trump World Tower New York City  United States 262 metres (860 ft) 72 2001–2003
21st Century Tower Dubai  UAE 269 metres (883 ft) 55 2003–2005 [63]
Q1 Gold Coast  Australia 322 metres (1,056 ft) 80 2005–2011
The Marina Torch Dubai  UAE 352 metres (1,155 ft) 80 2011–2012 [64]
Elite Residence Dubai  UAE 381 metres (1,250 ft) 91 2012–2012 [18]
23 Marina Dubai  UAE 392 metres (1,286 ft) 90 2012–2012 [14]
Princess Tower Dubai  UAE 414 metres (1,358 ft) 101 2012–2015 [65]
432 Park Avenue New York City  United States 425.5 metres (1,396 ft) 96 2015–2020
Central Park Tower New York City  United States 472 metres (1,549 ft) 131 2020–present

See also

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