Height
When comparing building height, only the structural height is used according to rules and regulations of the World Council on Tall Buildings. Currently, the New York Times Building and the Chrysler Building are tied for the position of the third tallest buildings in New York City. With the architectural spire included, the structural height of the Bank of America Tower is 1,200 ft (370 m), making it the second tallest building in New York City (after the Empire State Building).
| Building Name |
Architectural Height |
Roof Height |
|---|---|---|
| One World Trade Center | 1,776 ft (541 m) | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Empire State Building | 1,472 ft (449 m) | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Bank of America Tower | 1,200 ft (370 m) | 953.5 ft (290.6 m) |
| Chrysler Building | 1,046 ft (319 m) | 925 ft (282 m) |
| New York Times Building | 1,046 ft (319 m) | 748 ft (228 m) |
A formal ruling by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has been released, confirming this.
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Height comparison of the Empire State Building (right), Bank of America Tower (center), and the Chrysler Building (left).
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Height comparison to Bank of America Tower (center).
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