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Newark, the largest city in New Jersey and second largest in New York metropolitan area, is one of the United States' major air, shipping, and rail hubs. Its central business district has long been a commercial, retail, and entertainment center with a distinctive skyline. Since the mid-2000s numerous buildings have been re-lit and made more prominent.[1] Newark was founded in 1666, and its downtown grew around the site of the early settlement at Four Corners. Early highrises were developed there and at Military Park during the economic boom of the Roaring Twenties. In the New Newark era[2] (1960s-1970s) modernist buildings went up, particularly around Washington Park. In the post-industrial-high tech era, development was concentrated in the Gateway District near Penn Station, with many buildings clad in reflective glass.[3] Clusters of residential highrises are found throughout the city, particularly near Weequahic Park and Branch Brook Park. Since the 2010s several commercial buildings have been converted to apartments and residential high rises have been built. Three ZPMC Super-Post-Panamax container cranes each measuring 561feet at Port Newark are the tallest structures in the city.[4] [5] Since the 2020s numerous high-rise projects which will greatly change the city's skyline have been proposed.[6]
This list ranks Newark buildings that stand at least 210 feet (64 m) 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 | Height ft / m | Floors | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Newark Building † | 466feet | 35 | 1931 | John H. & Wilson C. Ely, architects. Tallest building in Newark since its completion in 1931. Tallest building constructed in New Jersey in the 1930s; remained tallest building in the state for 58 years, until 1989.[7] [8] [9] | ||
| 2 | Halo Tower 1 | 4540NaN0 - | 42 | 2024 | INOA Architecture.Topped out 2024; Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 2020s. Tallest residential building in Newark.[10] [11] Building remains incomplete due to work stoppage amidst financial issues[12] | ||
| 3 | Eleven 80 † | 448feet | 36 | 1930 | Grad Associates, architects. Originally known as the Lefcourt Building. Tallest building in New Jersey from 1930 to 1931. Second tallest in Newark from 1931 to 2024. After conversion to apartments was until 2024 the tallest residential building in the city.[13] [14] | ||
| 4 | Prudential Plaza | 374feet | 24 | 1960 | Voorhees, Walker, Smith, Smith and Haines, architects. Headquarters of Prudential Financial. Tallest building constructed in New Jersey in the 1960s.[15] [16] [17] | ||
| 5 | Iconiq 777 | 369feet(unverified) | 33 | 2022 | Beyer Blinder Belle, architects. Residential building also known as 777 McCarter Highway. Developed by Boraie in partnership with Shaquille O'Neal[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] | ||
| 6 | 80 Park Plaza | 360feet | 26 | 1980 | Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1980s. PSEG Headquarters.[25] [26] | ||
| 7 | Gateway Center I | 359feet | 30 | 1971 | Victor Gruen, architect. Tallest building constructed in New Jersey in the 1970s.[27] [28] | ||
| 8 | Zion Towers | 351feet | 28 | 1969 | Residential; renovated 2019-20[29] [30] [31] [32] | ||
| 9 | Newark Legal Center | 329feet | 20 | 2000 | Grad Associates, architects. Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 2000s.[33] [34] [35] | ||
| 10= | One Newark Center | 326feet | 22 | 1992 | Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1990s. Home of Seton Hall University School of Law.[36] [37] [38] | ||
| 10= | American Insurance Company Building(Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall) | 326feet | 16 | 1930 | John H. & Wilson C. Ely, architects. Converted to residences by Rutgers University–Newark; renamed in 2023 to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg[39] [40] [41] | ||
| 11 | Airport Traffic Control Tower at Newark Liberty International Airport | 325feet | n/a | 2002 | [42] | ||
| 12= | 440 Elizabeth Avenue | 313feet | 25 | 1970 | Formerly known as Carmel Towers; residential building vacant since 2011 and planned for redevelopment[43] [44] [45] | ||
| 12= | Prudential Tower | 313feet | 20 | 2015 | Kohn Pedersen Fox, architects. Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 2010s.[46] [47] [48] | ||
| 13 | Prudential Building | 300feet | 21 | 1942 | Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1940s.[49] [50] | ||
| 14 | 50 Rector Park | 296feet | 24 | 2018 | Costas Kondylis, architect. Residential building developed in partnership with Shaquille O'Neal.[51] [52] [53] [54] [55] | ||
| 15 | Gateway III | 296feet | 18 | 1985 | Grad Associates, architects.[56] [57] | ||
| 16 | 3 Penn Plaza East | 292feet (estimated) | 21 | 1993 | Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey[58] [59] [60] [61] | ||
| 17 | One Theater Square | 283feet | 23 | 2018 | BLT Architects, architects. Residential building developed as public-private partnership of New Jersey Performing Arts Centerand Dranoff Properties[62] | ||
| 18 | Gateway II | 272feet | 18 | 1972 | Victor Gruen, architect.[63] [64] | ||
| 19 | Heritage Estates | 269feet (est) | 24 | 1965 | Residential[65] | ||
| 20 | Military Park Building † | 265feet | 21 | 1926 | Tallest building in New Jersey upon its completion from 1926 to 1930. Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1920s.[66] [67] | ||
| 21= | New Jersey Bell Headquarters Building (Walker House) | 260feet | 20 | 1929 | Ralph Thomas Walker, architect. Converted to residential building, renamed the Walker House in 2017[68] [69] [70] | ||
| 21= | 24 Commerce Street | 260feet | 19 | 1926 | [71] [72] [73] | ||
| 22 | Dr. Stanley S. Bergen Building at New Jersey Medical School | 255feet | 16 | 1954 | Named for Stanley S. Bergen Jr.. Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1950s.[74] [75] [76] | ||
| 23 | 33 Washington Street | 251feet | 20 | 1971 | Welton Becket, architect.[77] | ||
| 24= | Mutual Benefit Life Building | 246feet | 20 | 1957 | IDT Corporation[78] [79] | ||
| 24= | 1 Washington Park Rutgers Business School | 246feet | 18 | 1983 | [80] [81] [82] [83] | ||
| 24= | Elizabeth Towers | 246feet (est) | 22 | 1961 | Residential[84] | ||
| 24= | Hallmark House | 246feet (est) | 22 | 1965 | Residential[85] | ||
| 25= | 550 Broad Street | 243feet | 19 | 1966 | [86] [87] [88] | ||
| 25= | 1-2 Penn Plaza East | 243feet (estimated) | 17 | 1993 | Two building complex on shared four-story base NJ Transit[89] | ||
| 26 | Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart | 232feet (towers) | n/a | 1954 | [90] | ||
| 27 | 165 Halsey Street † | 226feet (roof) | 14 | 1923 | Tallest building in both New Jersey and Newark between 1923 and 1926. Originally Bamberger's, converted to carrier hotel[91] [92] | ||
| 28= | Peter W. Rodino Federal Building | 220feet | 16 | 1967 | [93] [94] [95] | ||
| 28= | Gibraltar Building | 220feet | 14 | 1927 | Cass Gilbert, architect. Home to Wilentz Justice Complex since 1997.[96] [97] [98] [99] | ||
| 28= | Firemen's Insurance Building † | 220feet | 19 | 1910 | Marvin, Davis & Turton, architects. Tallest building in New Jersey upon its completion in 1910 until 1923. Tallest building constructed in Newark in the 1910s.[100] [101] [102] | ||
| 29= | Griffith Building | 210feet | 15 | 1927 | George Elwood Jones, architect.[103] Vacant | ||
| 29= | Newark Urby | 210feet | 18 | 1930 | Originally built as a parking deck, converted to residences in 2021.[104] [105] [106] [107] [108] [109] |
Grant USA Tower was a proposed building which would have been one of world's tallest. Buildings of at least 210 feet (64 m) tall that are under construction, approved, or proposed:
| Name | Height | Floors | Year(est.) | Notes | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Tower | 3080NaN0 - | 22 | 2026 (projected) | Demolition of old Metropolitan Building on Washington Street, facade of which was originally planned to be incorporated into new tower.[110] | ||
| 930 McCarter Highway | 2890NaN0 | 25 | 2026 | McCarter Highway across from NJPAC/Center Street station at planned Newark Riverfront Park[111] [112] [113] [114] [115] | ||
| ArtSide | 25 | 2027 | Extended campus of New Jersey Performing Arts Center west of McCarter Highway at NJPAC/Center Street station[116] [117] [118] [119] The first phase of the project, the renovation of Chambers Plaza, the outdoor space of the campus, began in 2024.[120] [121] |
| Name | Height | Floors | Year(projected) | Notes | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Tower 2 | 6190NaN0 | 53 | 2027/2028 | Between Teachers Village and the Essex County Government Complex, part of the 3-tower complex on a 6-story base, it would be the tallest building if completed.[122] | ||
| Halo Tower 3 | 5870NaN0 | 52 | 2027/2028 | Part of the 3 tower complex on 6 story base, it would be the second tallest building if 2nd tower is completed. | ||
| Arc Tower | 5200NaN0 | 45 | 2026 | 571 Broad Street between Military Park and Harriet Tubman Square[123] [124] [125] [126] | ||
| Newark Summit | 4820NaN0 | 41 | Within the Four Corners Historic District between the Newark Paramount Theatre and Prudential Center. Originally planned at 46 stories,(5080NaN0 tall.[127]) reduced to 41, with an elevation of 514.650NaN0, to comply with the city’s Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, which decided the building should not rise higher than the highest building in the historic district — the National Newark Building with an elevation of 5150NaN0.[128] [129] [130] [131] [132] [133] | |||
| 20 Atlantic Street | 4310NaN0 | 40 | Four 40-story towers along McCarter Highway clustered around Atlantic Street station east of former IDT Corporation headquarters, which would also be converted to residences and retail space.[134] [135] | |||
| Paramount Tower | 3100NaN0 | 28 | Residential buildings within Four Corners Historic District at site of the disused Newark Paramount Theatre, incorporating its facade.[136] [137] | |||
| 22 Fulton Street | 2910NaN0 | 22 | 2027 | Residential building nearby McCarter Highway on Fulton Street is planned to have over 300 units; received tax credits from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in 2024.[138] [139] | ||
| CitiSquare (Phase One) | 2440NaN0 | 18 | At 10.5acres site of demolished Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium and Club Zanzibar: seven 18 story buildings, three 37 story buildings, and one 19 story building.[140] [141] [142] [143] | |||
| 101 Market Street | 2340NaN0 | 22 | Within Four Corners Historic District on the corner of Market and Washington Street. Part of RHB Millennium Project, originally proposed as 13 or 14 stories, later increased.[144] [145] [146] |
| Name | Height m/ft | Floors | Notes | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Pointe | 5860NaN0 | 51 | Opposite Government Center at 315 Mulberry Street, two residential towers with over 1,008 rental units.[147] [148] [149] [150] [151] [152] [153] | ||
| Nova Towers | 4880NaN0 | 42 | Twin towers in the Teachers Village neighborhood at Halsey and William streets. Both towers are set to have 712 units.[154] [155] [156] [157] | ||
| 96 Clay Street | 40 | In the Lower Broadway neighborhood, just outside the central business district.[158] [159] | |||
| Iberia | 26, 30 | East of Newark Penn Station at 80-84 Ferry Street in the Ironbound; complex with two 26 and two 30 story towers with "town square" pedestrian plaza.[160] [161] [162] | |||
| 56 Park Place | 2850NaN0 | 27 | Across from Military Park, a 235 unit residential high rise tower. [163] [164] |
This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Newark.
| Name | Street address | Year built | Height ft / m | Floors | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Reformed Church | 510 Broad Street | 1868 | 185 / 50 | [165] | ||
| Prudential Main Building | Broad Street | 1901 | 150 / 46 | 12 | demolished in 1956[166] [167] | |
| Firemen's Insurance Building | 280 Broad Street | 1910 | 220 / 67 | 19 | [168] [169] | |
| 165 Halsey Street | 165 Halsey Street | 1923 | 226/69 | 14 | ||
| 60 Park Place | 1926 | 265 / 81 | 21 | |||
| 1930 | 448 / 137 | 35 | ||||
| 744 Broad Street | 1931 | 465 / 142 | 34 |
