This list of tallest buildings in Rochester ranks

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Tallest buildings

This lists ranks Rochester skyscrapers that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height.

Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

This lists buildings that are under construction, approved for construction or proposed for construction in Rochester and are planned to rise at least , but are not yet completed structures. Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are also included. The demolition of Midtown Plaza was completed in 2011. Paetec was bought by Windstream and they housed their regional offices in a renovated 3 story portion of the former Seneca Building, rather than build a new tower.

Timeline of tallest buildings

Notes

:A. New York has 206 existing and under construction buildings over , Chicago has 107, Miami has 37, Houston has 30, Los Angeles has 22, Dallas has 19, Atlanta has 19, San Francisco has 18, Las Vegas has 17, Boston has 16, Seattle has 14, Philadelphia has 10, Pittsburgh has 10, Jersey City has 9, Minneapolis has 9, Denver has 8, Detroit has 7, Charlotte has 6 and Columbus has 5. Cleveland, New Orleans, Tulsa and Tampa are tied, with 4 each. Source of Skyline ranking information: SkyscraperPage.com
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References

Emporis.com - Rochester

External links

Diagram of Rochester skyscrapers
on SkyscraperPage {{City of Rochester, NY *