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.
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". It was topped out at a height of 472.4 metres (1,550 ft) in 2019.
As of 2025, 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.
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.
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, 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, making Burj Khalifa the world's first megatall building to include residential space.
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".
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 | ||
| 5 | Princess Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 413 metres (1,355 ft) | 101 | 2012 | ||
| 6 | 23 Marina | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 392 metres (1,286 ft) | 89 | 2012 | ||
| 7 | Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 381 metres (1,250 ft) | 88 | 2014 | ||
| 8 | Elite Residence | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 381 metres (1,250 ft) | 87 | 2012 | ||
| 9 | Il Primo Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 356 metres (1,168 ft) | 79 | 2023 | ||
| 10 | Marina Torch | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 352 metres (1,155 ft) | 86 | 2011 | ||
| 11 | Neva Towers 2 | Moscow | Russia | 345 metres (1,132 ft) | 79 | 2020 | ||
| 12 | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A | Busan | South Korea | 339.1 metres (1,113 ft) | 85 | 2019 | ||
| 13 | DAMAC Residenze | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 335 metres (1,099 ft) | 88 | 2018 | [citation needed] | |
| 14 | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B | Busan | South Korea | 333.1 metres (1,093 ft) | 85 | 2019 | ||
| 15 | AMA Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 333 metres (1,093 ft) | 65 | 2021 | ||
| 16 | Regalia | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 331 metres (1,086 ft) | 70 | 2025 | ||
| 17 | The Brooklyn Tower | New York City | United States | 325 metres (1,066 ft) | 74 | 2023 | ||
| 18 | Q1 | Gold Coast | Australia | 322.5 metres (1,058 ft) | 80 | 2005 | Was the tallest residential building in the world from 2005 to 2012 | |
| 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 | ||
| 21 | HHHR Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 317 metres (1,040 ft) | 72 | 2009 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 306.4 metres (1,005 ft) | 76 | 2013 | ||
| 31 = | East Pacific Center Tower A | Shenzhen | China | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 85 | 2013 | ||
| 31 = | One57 | New York City | United States | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 75 | 2014 | ||
| 33 | Etihad Tower 2 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 305.3 metres (1,002 ft) | 80 | 2011 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 36 | Lokhandwala Minerva | Mumbai | India | 300.6 metres (986 ft) | 78 | 2023 | ||
| 37 | We've the Zenith Tower A | Busan | South Korea | 300 metres (980 ft) | 80 | 2011 |
Under construction and on hold
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 | Jeddah Tower | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,008 metres (3,307 ft) | 167 | 2013 / 2028 | |
| 2 | Burj Azizi | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 725 metres (2,379 ft) | 133 | 2025 / 2028 | |
| 3 | Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 557 metres (1,827 ft) | 105 | 2023 / 2026 | |
| 4 | Senna Tower | Balneário Camboriú | Brazil | 544 metres (1,785 ft) | 154 | 2025 / 2030 | |
| 5 | Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 517 metres (1,696 ft) | 122 | 2008 / 2028 | |
| 6 | Suzhou CSC Fortune Center | Suzhou | China | 460 metres (1,510 ft) | 100 | 2022 / 2028 | |
| 7 | Aeternitas Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 450 metres (1,480 ft) | 106 | 2009 / 2027 | |
| 8 | Burj Almasa | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 432 metres (1,417 ft) | 93 | 2011 / 2028 | |
| 9 | Haikou Tower 1 | Haikou | China | 428 metres (1,404 ft) | 94 | 2015 / 2027 | |
| 10 | Lucheng Square | Wenzhou | China | 369 metres (1,211 ft) | 75 | 2021 / 2026 | |
| 11 | SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge | Toronto | Canada | 352 metres (1,155 ft) | 107 | 2018 / 2027 | |
| 12 | Habtoor Tower | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 350 metres (1,150 ft) | 81 | 2023 / 2026 | |
| 13 | Waldorf Astoria Miami | Miami | United States | 320 metres (1,050 ft) | 100 | 2022 / 2027 | |
| 14 | Waterline | Austin | United States | 311.2 metres (1,021 ft) | 74 | 2022 / 2026 | |
| 15 | One Bloor West | Toronto | Canada | 308.6 metres (1,012 ft) | 85 | 2017 / 2028 | |
| 16 | Concord Sky | Toronto | Canada | 301 metres (988 ft) | 86 | 2018 / 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 | |
| One Tower | Moscow | Russia | 445 metres (1,460 ft) | 109 | 2019 | |
| Nanjing Olympic Suning Tower | Nanjing | China | 419.8 metres (1,377 ft) | 99 | 2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SUNAC A-ONE Tower 4 | Chongqing | China | 349 metres (1,145 ft) | 89 | 2020 | |
| IBN Bukit Bintang | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 330 metres (1,080 ft) | 68 | 2019 | |
| The Stratford Residences | Makati | Philippines | 312 metres (1,024 ft) | 74 | 2011 | |
| Dubai Pearl | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 300 metres (980 ft) | 73 | 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building | Moscow | Russia | 176 metres (577 ft) | 32 | 1952–1960 | |
| 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 | 1991–2000 | |
| The Belcher's 1 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 221 metres (725 ft) | 63 | 2000–2000 | |
| The Belcher's 2 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 221 metres (725 ft) | 63 | 2000–2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Elite Residence | Dubai | UAE | 381 metres (1,250 ft) | 91 | 2012–2012 | |
| 23 Marina | Dubai | UAE | 392 metres (1,286 ft) | 90 | 2012–2012 | |
| Princess Tower | Dubai | UAE | 414 metres (1,358 ft) | 101 | 2012–2015 | |
| 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) | 98 | 2020–present |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the world
- List of tallest hotels in the world
- List of cities with the most skyscrapers
- List of buildings with 100 floors or more
- List of tallest buildings in Asia
- List of tallest residential buildings in Dubai
- List of tallest buildings in North America
- List of visionary tall buildings and structures
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