Tallest Residential Buildings in the World

This list ranks the world’s tallest residential buildings, defined as structures where at least 85% of the floor area is dedicated to residential use. The heights include spires and architectural details but exclude antenna masts. All buildings listed here are at least 300 meters (980 feet) tall.

History of Tallest Residential Buildings

The first tall residential buildings were The Belcher’s Tower 1 and The Belcher’s Tower 2 in Hong Kong, standing at 221 meters and completed in 2000. Since then, the title for the tallest residential building has shifted through multiple cities, from Trump World Tower in New York City to 21st Century Tower in Dubai, and Q1 on the Gold Coast, Australia. In 2012, Princess Tower in Dubai took the title, which was later surpassed by 432 Park Avenue in New York City in 2014, followed by Central Park Tower in 2020.

As of 2024, New York City is home to the top three tallest residential buildings, while Dubai claims five of the top ten tallest.

Ranking Criteria

According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), buildings must be:

Structurally topped out
Fully clad
Open for business, or at least partially open

Only buildings meeting these criteria are added to the official tallest residential building list.

Top 37 Tallest Residential Buildings

1. Central Park Tower

Height: 472.4 meters (1,550 ft)
Floors: 98
Year Completed: 2020
City: New York City, United States
Description: Currently the tallest residential building in the world and located on “Billionaires’ Row” in Manhattan. It’s the tallest pencil tower globally.

2. 111 West 57th Street

Height: 435.3 meters (1,428 ft)
Floors: 84
Year Completed: 2021
City: New York City, United States
Description: The slenderest skyscraper globally, offering luxury residences with views of Central Park.

3. 432 Park Avenue

Height: 425.7 meters (1,397 ft)
Floors: 85
Year Completed: 2015
City: New York City, United States
Description: Held the title of the tallest residential building in the world from 2015 to 2020, offering high-end residential spaces.

4. Marina 101

Height: 425 meters (1,394 ft)
Floors: 101
Year Completed: 2017
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A mix of hotel and residential units, located in the Dubai Marina district.

5. Princess Tower

Height: 413 meters (1,355 ft)
Floors: 101
Year Completed: 2012
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Once the tallest residential building globally, Princess Tower is a notable feature of Dubai Marina.

6. Ningbo Central Plaza Tower 1

Height: 409 meters (1,342 ft)
Floors: 80
Year Completion Expected: 2024
City: Ningbo, China
Description: Expected to be one of the tallest residential buildings in China upon completion.

7. 23 Marina

Height: 392 meters (1,286 ft)
Floors: 89
Year Completed: 2012
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A luxury residential skyscraper offering panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline.

8. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid

Height: 381 meters (1,250 ft)
Floors: 88
Year Completed: 2014
City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Description: The tallest building in Abu Dhabi, with luxury apartments and office spaces.

9. Elite Residence

Height: 381 meters (1,250 ft)
Floors: 87
Year Completed: 2012
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Another prominent residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, offering luxury units with sea views.

10. Il Primo Tower

Height: 356 meters (1,168 ft)
Floors: 79
Year Completed: 2022
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A luxury residential tower located near the Burj Khalifa, offering large apartments with premium amenities.

11. Marina Torch

Height: 352 meters (1,155 ft)
Floors: 86
Year Completed: 2011
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Once the tallest residential building in the world, located in the heart of Dubai Marina.

12. Neva Towers 2

Height: 345 meters (1,132 ft)
Floors: 79
Year Completed: 2020
City: Moscow, Russia
Description: Luxury residential and office space in the Moscow International Business Center.

13. Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A

Height: 339.1 meters (1,113 ft)
Floors: 85
Year Completed: 2019
City: Busan, South Korea
Description: A residential and commercial skyscraper, part of the Haeundae LCT complex in Busan.

14. DAMAC Residenze

Height: 335 meters (1,099 ft)
Floors: 88
Year Completed: 2018
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A luxury residential tower located in Dubai Marina, featuring premium apartments with sea views.

15. Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B

Height: 333.1 meters (1,093 ft)
Floors: 85
Year Completed: 2019
City: Busan, South Korea
Description: Another residential tower in the Haeundae LCT complex, providing luxury apartments with stunning views.

16. AMA Tower

Height: 333 meters (1,093 ft)
Floors: 65
Year Completed: 2021
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A luxury residential building offering premium living spaces and amenities in Dubai.

17. The Brooklyn Tower

Height: 325 meters (1,066 ft)
Floors: 74
Year Completed: 2023
City: New York City, United States
Description: The tallest building in Brooklyn, offering luxury residential units with panoramic views of New York City.

18. Q1

Height: 322.5 meters (1,058 ft)
Floors: 80
Year Completed: 2005
City: Gold Coast, Australia
Description: Once the tallest residential building in the world, Q1 is a landmark on Australia’s Gold Coast.

19. 53W53

Height: 320 meters (1,050 ft)
Floors: 77
Year Completed: 2019
City: New York City, United States
Description: A luxury residential building located next to the Museum of Modern Art, offering premium apartments and cultural amenities.

20. Palais Royale

Height: 320 meters (1,050 ft)
Floors: 88
Year Completed: 2018
City: Mumbai, India
Description: One of the tallest residential buildings in Mumbai, offering luxury apartments with views of the city and the Arabian Sea.

21. HHHR Tower

Height: 317 meters (1,040 ft)
Floors: 72
Year Completed: 2009
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A high-rise residential building in Dubai, offering premium living spaces with city views.

22. Australia 108

Height: 316 meters (1,037 ft)
Floors: 100
Year Completed: 2020
City: Melbourne, Australia
Description: The tallest building in Melbourne, featuring luxury residential units with stunning views of the city.

23. Magnolias Waterfront Residences

Height: 315 meters (1,033 ft)
Floors: 70
Year Completed: 2018
City: Bangkok, Thailand
Description: A luxury residential skyscraper located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

24. Abu Dhabi Plaza

Height: 310.7 meters (1,019 ft)
Floors: 75
Year Completed: 2022
City: Astana, Kazakhstan
Description: The tallest building in Central Asia, Abu Dhabi Plaza offers luxury apartments and commercial spaces.

25. Ocean Heights

Height: 310 meters (1,020 ft)
Floors: 84
Year Completed: 2010
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: A luxury residential skyscraper located in Dubai Marina, known for its twisting design.

26. 35 Hudson Yards

Height: 308.8 meters (1,013 ft)
Floors: 72
Year Completed: 2019
City: New York City, United States
Description: A residential tower located in the Hudson Yards development, offering luxury apartments and amenities.

27. Burj Rafal

Height: 307.9 meters (1,010 ft)
Floors: 68
Year Completed: 2014
City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Description: The tallest residential tower in Riyadh, offering luxury apartments and a hotel.

28. Amna Tower

Height: 307 meters (1,007 ft)
Floors: 75
Year Completed: 2020
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Part of the Al Habtoor City complex, Amna Tower offers luxury living spaces with views of Dubai.

29. Noora Tower

Height: 307 meters (1,007 ft)
Floors: 75
Year Completed: 2019
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Another part of the Al Habtoor City development, Noora Tower offers luxury residential units with riverfront views.

30. Cayan Tower

Height: 306.4 meters (1,005 ft)
Floors: 76
Year Completed: 2013
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Description: Known for its unique twisting design, Cayan Tower offers luxury apartments with views of the Arabian Gulf.

31. East Pacific Center Tower A

Height: 306 meters (1,004 ft)
Floors: 85
Year Completed: 2013
City: Shenzhen, China
Description: A mixed-use skyscraper in Shenzhen, offering premium residential and office spaces.

32. One57

Height: 306 meters (1,004 ft)
Floors: 75
Year Completed: 2014
City: New York City, United States
Description: One of the first supertall towers on “Billionaires’ Row,” One57 offers luxury apartments with views of Central Park.

33. Etihad Tower 2

Height: 305.3 meters (1,002 ft)
Floors: 80
Year Completed: 2011
City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Description: Part of the Etihad Towers complex, offering luxury apartments and amenities in Abu Dhabi.

34. Neva Towers 1

Height: 302 meters (991 ft)
Floors: 65
Year Completed: 2020
City: Moscow, Russia
Description: A residential and office tower in Moscow, part of the Neva Towers complex.

35. Capital City Moscow Tower

Height: 301.8 meters (990 ft)
Floors: 76
Year Completed: 2010
City: Moscow, Russia
Description: A luxury residential and office tower located in the Moscow International Business Center.

36. Lokhandwala Minerva

Height: 300.6 meters (986 ft)
Floors: 78
Year Completion Expected: 2023
City: Mumbai, India
Description: A residential skyscraper in Mumbai offering luxury apartments with views of the Arabian Sea.

37. We’ve the Zenith Tower A

Height: 300 meters (980 ft)
Floors: 80
Year Completed: 2011
City: Busan, South Korea
Description: A residential tower in the We’ve the Zenith complex, offering high-end apartments with views of the South Korean coast.

This comprehensive list showcases the tallest residential buildings in the world, each standing at over 300 meters. The dominance of cities like New York and Dubai in these rankings reflects the growth of luxury living spaces in major urban areas.