List of Tallest Buildings in New York City - Tallest Destroyed

Tallest Destroyed

This table lists buildings in New York City that were destroyed or demolished and at one time stood at least 500 feet (152 m) in height.

Name Image Height
Floors Com-
pleted
in
Des-
troyed
in
Notes
One World Trade Center (original) 995 !1,368 (417) 110 1972 2001 Destroyed in the September 11, 2001, attacks; stood as the tallest building in the world from 1972 until 1974
Two World Trade Center (original) 990 !1,362 (415) 110 1973 2001 Destroyed in the September 11 attacks
Singer Building 612 (187) 47 1908 1968 Demolished to make room for One Liberty Plaza; stood as tallest building in the world from 1908 until 1909
7 World Trade Center (original) 624 (190) 47 1987 2001 Destroyed in the September 11 attacks
Deutsche Bank Building 565 (172) 40 1974 2011 Deconstructed due to damage sustained in the September 11 attacks

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