List of tallest buildings in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, the second largest city in North Carolina, is home to 57 completed high-rise buildings, 14 of which stand taller than at least 250 feet (76 m) and 22 which stand taller than at least 200 ft.[1] The tallest building in Raleigh is the 32-story PNC Plaza, which rises 538 feet (164 m) tall and was completed in 2008.[2] It also stands as the tallest building in the state of North Carolina outside Charlotte. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city is Two Hannover Square, which rises 431 feet (131 m) and was completed in 1991.[3] The Wells Fargo Capitol Center, completed in 1990, is Raleigh's third tallest building, rising at 400 feet (122 m).[4] Overall, of the 20 tallest buildings in North Carolina, three are located in Raleigh.[5] The history of skyscrapers in Raleigh began with the completion of the North Carolina State Capital in 1840.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Raleigh skyscrapers, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image Height
ft / m		 Floors Year Coordinates Primary Purpose Notes
1 PNC Plaza 538 / 164 32 2008 35°46′37.0″N 78°38′19.4″W Office/Residential [2][6] Previously known as RBC Plaza; was the U.S. headquarters of RBC Bank. Tallest building in North Carolina outside of Charlotte. Tallest building built in Raleigh in the 2000s.
2 Two Hannover Square 431 / 131 29 1991 35°46′28.4″N 78°38′24.5″W Office [3] Commonly referred to as the "BB&T Tower". Tallest building in Raleigh from 1991 to 2008.
3 Wells Fargo Capitol Center 400 / 122 30 1990 35°46′27.6″N 78°38′24.6″W Office [4] Formerly known as First Union Capitol Center and Wachovia Capitol Center. Tallest building in Raleigh from 1990 to 1991.
4 FNB Tower (Charter Square North) 287 / 88 22 2019 35°46′25.9″N 78°38′21.3″W Office/Residential [7][8] Regional headquarters of First National Bank. Includes 239 apartments. Formerly known as Charter Square North.
5 One Progress Plaza 277 / 84 21 1977 35°46′37.5″N 78°38′20.2″W Office [9] Tallest building in Raleigh from 1977 to 1990.
6 Skyhouse Raleigh 264 / 81 23 2014 35°46′36.9″N 78°38′13.4″W Residential [10] Tallest apartment building in Raleigh.
7 Raleigh Crossing 263 / 80 19 2022 35°46′48.6″N 78°38′38.2″W Office [11] Phase 1 of the Raleigh Crossing development. Headquarters of Pendo.
8= Captrust Tower (NH Tower 1) 260 / 79 17 2009 35°50′13.6″N 78°38′23.5″W Office [12] Tallest building in North Hills, tallest building not in Downtown until Walter Tower is completed.
8= Bank of America Tower (NH Tower 2) 260 / 79 18 2016 35°50′17.7″N 78°38′26.0″W Office [13] Equal to the Captrust Tower, tallest building in North Hills until Walter Tower is completed.
10 Wake County Justice Center 258 / 79 11 2013 35°46′37.0″N 78°38′25.8″W Office
11 Advance Auto Parts Tower 257 / 78 20 2020 35°50′10.4″N 78°38′23.8″W Office [14] Headquarters for Advance Auto Parts.
12 Red Hat Tower 251 / 77 19 2004 35°46′29.3″N 78°38′16.4″W Office [15] Previously the headquarters of Progress Energy; is now the headquarters of Red Hat;
13 The Dillon 250 / 76 17 2018 35°46′42.4″N 78°38′43.3″W Office/Residential [16] Tallest building in the Warehouse District.
14 Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown 239 / 73 20 1969 35°46′51.7″N 78°38′38.2″W Hospitality [17] Tallest Hotel in Raleigh. Tallest building in Raleigh from 1969 to 1977.
15= Charter Square South 215 / 66 11 2015 35°46′24.5″N 78°38′20.0″W Office [18] Platinum LEED certified.
15= Wake County Public Safety Center 215 / 66 17 1991 35°46′34.3″N 78°38′26.1″W Office [19]
15= One Hannover Square 215 / 66 17 1985 35°46′28.5″N 78°38′19.7″W Office [20] Also known as One Bank of America Square and One Bank of America Plaza
15= Sheraton Capital Center 215 / 66 17 1982 35°46′30.6″N 78°38′23.9″W Hospitality [21]
19 Marriott City Center 203 / 62 17 2008 35°46′26.8″N 78°38′22.7″W Hospitality [22]
20 Quorum Center 200 / 61 15 2007 35°46′57.9″N 78°38′41.0″W Residential [23] Building received damage from the Metropolitan apartment complex fire on March 16, 2017.[24]

Tallest Under Construction

Buildings approved that are currently under construction, in site prep, or demolition phase. Buildings listed are planned to rise above 200 feet (60 m) and include:

Name Image Height
(ft.)		Height
(m.)		 Floors Year Status Primary Purpose Notes
The Eastern 365 111 36 2022 Under Construction Residential Located in the North Hills area, this tower will feature 376 residential units and 6,500 SF of retail. Named for Sir Walter Raleigh.[25]
The Tower at Cardinal North Hills 241 73 18 Spring 2023 Under Construction Residential Located in the North Hills area, this high rise development will feature 192 residential units.[26]
400H 256.80 72.273 20 Fall 2023 Under Construction Office/Residential 144,000 SF office space, 16,000 SF retail, and 242 apartments[27][28]

Tallest Proposed
Name Height
(ft.)		Height
(m.)		 Floors Year Status Primary Purpose Notes
Nexus Phase 1 248 76 15 2022 Proposed Office/Residential [29]
506 Capital Blvd 40 Approved Office/Residential [30]
Raleigh Civic Campus Phase 1 300 91 20 Proposed Government Phase 1 of 3. Referred to as "New City Hall, East Building" in City of Raleigh materials.[31][32][33]
Raleigh Civic Campus Phase 2 20 Proposed Government Phase 2 of 3. Referred to as "New City Hall, West Building" in CIty of Raleigh materials. Master plan refers to this building as a "twin" to phase 1.[32]
Raleigh Civic Campus Phase 3 20 Proposed Mixed-Use Phase 3 of 3. Third-party development of up to 20 stories with parking deck.[32]
Edge 23 Proposed Office [34]
Smoky Hollow Phase III 500 150 40 Approved Office/Residential [35]
Salisbury Square Residential Building 239 73 20 2020 Proposed Residential [36]
Salisbury Square Mixed Use Building 278 85 20 2020 Proposed Office/Residential [36]
301 Hillsborough Phase 2 19 Proposed Hotel/Residential Phase 2 of the Raleigh Crossing development. Mixed-use tower with 135 residential units, 165 room hotel, and 8,000 SF of retail.[37]
Crabtree Valley Mall Tower 30 Proposed Hotel/Office Part of a larger redevelopment plan for Crabtree Valley Mall[38]
The Nash (Tower 1) 40 Approved Mixed-Use First of two planned towers located next to Nash Square in Downtown Raleigh. Would be Tallest Building in Raleigh if constructed.[39]
The Nash (Tower 2) 40 Approved Mixed-Use Second of two planned towers located next to Nash Square in Downtown Raleigh. Would be Tallest Building in Raleigh if constructed.[39]
320 South St. 20 Proposed Residential Approximately 300 apartments planned to be included in project if constructed.[40]
RUSBUS (Tower 1) 435 132 30 2025 Approved Mixed-Use 1 of 2 towers planned for GoTriangle's Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility Project.[41]
RUSBUS (Tower 2) 183 56 10 2025 Approved Hospitality To have 260 hotel rooms.[42]
Raleigh Convention Hotel and Downtown Development Project (Tower 1) ~550 ~168 40 2028 Delayed Hospitality Planned to be constructed near Raleigh's convention center and performing arts center. Expected to have at least 500 rooms. Project delayed by the City of Raleigh indefinitely. [43]
Raleigh Convention Hotel and Downtown Development Project (Tower 2) ~800 ~244 40 2028 Delayed Office/Mixed-Use Planned to be constructed near Raleigh's convention center and performing arts center.[43] Would be tallest building in North Carolina outside of Charlotte. Project delayed by the City of Raleigh indefinitely.
Downtown South (Tower 1) 40 Approved Office Part of Kane Realty's Downtown South Soccer Stadium project.[44]
Downtown South (Tower 2) 40 Approved Hospitality Part of Kane Realty's Downtown South Soccer Stadium project.[44]
110 South McDowell Street 20 2025 Approved Mixed-Use To begin construction in 2023.[45]
North Hills Redevelopment (Tower 1) 12 Proposed One of multiple towers planned for North Hills.[46]
North Hills Redevelopment (Tower 2) 30 Proposed One of multiple towers planned for North Hills.[46]
North Hills Redevelopment (Tower 3) 40 Proposed One of multiple towers planned for North Hills.[46]
North Hills Redevelopment (Tower 4) 40 Proposed One of multiple towers planned for North Hills.[46]
227 W. Davie St. 40 Proposed Mixed-Use To be developed by NCR Hospitality Corporation.[47]
700 South Salisbury Street (Phase 1) 20 2024 Proposed Residential To begin construction in May 2022.[48]
700 South Salisbury Street (Phase 2) 20 2024 Proposed Residential To begin construction in May 2022.[48]

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Raleigh.

Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Years tallest
North Carolina State Capitol 97 / 30 3 1840-1859
First Baptist Church 98 / 30 1 1859-1874
Briggs Hardware Building 100 / 31 4 1874-1923
Odd Fellows Building 131 / 40 10 1923-1924
Sir Walter Hotel 141 / 43 12 1924-1929
Raleigh Banking and Trust Company Building 141 / 43 12 1929-1930
Capital Club Building 143 / 44 12 1930-1942
Wake County Office Building 190 / 58 16 1942-1964
Capital Bank Plaza 190 / 58 15 1964-1969
Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown 239 / 73 20 1969-1977
One Progress Plaza 277 / 84 21 1977-1990
Wells Fargo Capitol Center 400 / 122 30 1990-1991
Two Hannover Square 431 / 131 29 1991-2008
PNC Plaza 538 / 164 32 2008–Present

See also

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