Detroit is the largest city in the U.S state of Michigan, with a metropolitan area population of 4.4 million. As of 2026, Detroit is home to 39 buildings taller than 300 feet (91 m), nine of which are skyscrapers with a height of 492 ft (150 m) or more. Detroit has one of the largest skylines in the Midwestern United States, with the third most skyscrapers above 492 ft (150 m) in the region, after Chicago and Minneapolis. The tallest skyscraper in Detroit is the 70-story Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, which rises 727 ft (221.5 m) along the Detroit International Riverfront in the city's downtown. The skyscraper is one of seven towers in the Renaissance Center complex, which served as the headquarters of General Motors from 1996 to 2026, reflecting the city's role in the automotive industry. The Detroit Marriott is the tallest building in Michigan and was the tallest hotel building in the world upon completion in 1977; it is currently the second tallest in all of North America.

Detroit's history of skyscrapers began in 1889, with completion of the historic 10-story Hammond Building—considered the city's first steel-framed skyscraper. Detroit grew to become the fourth-largest city in the United States by the 1920s, and witnessed a massive building boom during the Roaring Twenties. Many ornate skyscrapers were built during this period, including the Penobscot, Guardian, Fisher, Buhl, and David Stott buildings., Emporis Standards, Retrieved January 27, 2011. This resulted in Detroit having one of the world's largest skylines at the time outside of New York City and Chicago. By 1930, the city had thirteen 300-foot buildings. The Great Depression brought an end to the boom.

Deindustrialization and suburbanization affected Detroit in the second half of the 20th century, as the city's population peaked in the 1950 census and subsequently declined. Despite this, a further 21 buildings taller than 300 ft (91 m) were completed from 1960 to 1991. This included the postmodern Ally Detroit Center, Detroit's third-tallest building, and the Renaissance Center (RenCen), which was developed as an urban renewal project aimed to address the city's decline. Downtown Detroit has been undergoing revitalization in the 21st century, bringing with it several significant restoration projects of old high-rises and several new ones. Hudson's Detroit, which includes the city's second tallest building at 680 feet (207 m), was completed in 2025. General Motors moved its headquarters from the RenCen to Hudson's Detroit in 2026.

Most of Detroit's tall buildings are located in the city's downtown, immediately north of the Detroit River, which separates Detroit from the downtown of the city of Windsor, Canada. The Detroit–Windsor transborder agglomeration is one of few locations where high-rises in two countries are visible together. Going northwards from downtown along Woodward Avenue, shorter high-rises are scattered in the neighborhoods of Midtown, Medical Center, and New Center. The Fisher Building in New Center is Detroit's 12th tallest building. Residential towers are also sparsely found near the riverfront, east of downtown. In Metro Detroit, the city of Southfield contains a small high-rise cluster in Southfield Town Center, with a small number of towers in Pontiac and Troy. Ford and Chrysler, the rest of the Big Three automobile manufacturers, are headquartered in high-rises in the cities of Dearborn and Auburn Hills, respectively.

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History Detroit's history of skyscrapers began in 1889, with completion of the historic 10-story Hammond Building—considered the city's first steel-framed skyscraper. It was followed by the Savings Bank Building in 1895, the Majestic Building in 1896, and the Union Trust Building in 1896.

Deindustrialization and suburbanization affected the growth of Detroit's skyline in the second half of the 20th century, as the city's population peaked in the 1950 census and subsequently declined. Despite this, a further 21 buildings taller than 300 ft (91 m) were completed from 1960 to 1991. This included the postmodern Ally Detroit Center, Detroit's third-tallest building, and the Renaissance Center (RenCen), which was developed as an urban renewal project aimed to address the city's decline. The five original towers, completed in 1977, make up five of the nine skyscrapers taller than 492 ft (150 m) in Detroit. Two shorter towers were added in 1981.

Downtown Detroit has been undergoing revitalization in the 21st century, bringing with it many significant restoration projects, such as that of the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. New high-rises include Hollywood Casino at Greektown, a casino hotel, in 2009, and eXchange, the first high-rise in the U.S to be constructed using a "top-down" method, in 2023. Hudson's Detroit, the city's second tallest building, was completed in 2025. General Motors moved headquarters from the RenCen to Hudson's Detroit in 2026, leaving two of the skyscrapers at RenCen at risk of demolition.

Cityscape

Map of tallest buildings Buildings taller than 300 feet (91 m) are concentrated in Downtown Detroit with only two that are found outside this area: The Fisher Building, and Jeffersonian Apartments.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks completed buildings in Detroit that stand at least 300 ft (91 m) tall as of 2026, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The “Year” column indicates the year of completion. Buildings tied in height are sorted by year of completion with earlier buildings ranked first, and then alphabetically.

RankName ImageLocationHeightft (m)FloorsYearPurpose Notes 01.01 Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center 70 1976Hotel Tallest building in the city and the state since 1976, 161st-tallest building in the United States. Tallest hotel in the world upon completion; now stands as the second tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere. Major renovation completed in 2004. The entire complex is owned by General Motors.2Hudson’s Tower492025Mixed-useTallest building completed in Detroit in the 2020s. Mixed-use residential and hotel building. Designed by SHoP Architects. 3 Ally Detroit Center 43 1991 Office Formerly known as One Detroit Center. Tallest building completed in Detroit in the 1990s. Former headquarters of Comerica Bank, current headquarters of Ally Financial. Designed by American architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee. 4 Penobscot Building 47 1927 Office When completed in 1927, the Penobscot was the world's eighth tallest building. It was the city's tallest from 1927 to 1976. The Penobscot stands at the center of the Detroit Financial District. Designed by local American architect Wirt C. Rowland.5 Renaissance Center Tower 100 39 1976 Office Part of the Renaissance Center. One of four identically tall buildings surrounding Detroit Marriot at the Renaissance Center.6 Renaissance Center Tower 200 39 1976 OfficePart of the Renaissance Center. One of four identically tall buildings surrounding Detroit Marriot at the Renaissance Center.7 Renaissance Center Tower 300 39 1976 OfficePart of the Renaissance Center. One of four identically tall buildings surrounding Detroit Marriot at the Renaissance Center.8 Renaissance Center Tower 400 39 1976 OfficePart of the Renaissance Center. One of four identically tall buildings surrounding Detroit Marriot at the Renaissance Center. 9 Guardian Building 40 1929 Office 10 Book Tower 38 1926 Mixed-use Originally an office building. The Book Tower and the adjoining 13-story Book Building underwent a nearly $400 million renovation, re-opening in 2023 as a mixed residential and retail/office space. 11 150 West Jefferson 26 1988 Office Tallest building completed in Detroit in the 1980s. Previously known as the Madden Building. Designed by Heller Manus Architects. 11.012 Fisher Building 30 1928 Office Designed by Albert Kahn Associates. 12.013 Cadillac Tower 40 1927 Office 13.014 David Stott Building 38 1929 MIxed-use Designed by John M. Donaldson. Converted to a mixed-use office and residential building from 2015 to 2018. 14.015 One Woodward Avenue 28 1962Office Tallest building completed in the city in the 1960s. 15.016 Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building 27 1976 Government Designed by architects Smith, Hinchman & Grylls. Tallest government building in Detroit. 16.017 DTE Energy Headquarters 25 1971 Office Designed by Hungarian-American architect Emery Roth. 17.018 David Broderick Tower 35 1928 Residential Fully renovated in 2012 as a mixed-use, primarily residential building. The project created residential units on floors 5-34, with the lower 4 floors dedicated to retail, entertainment, and office space. Originally known as the Eaton Tower. 18.019 211 West Fort Street 27 1963 Office Designed by Harley, Ellington, Cowin & Stirton. 20 Buhl Building 29 1925 Office Designed by local American architect Wirt C. Rowland. 20.021 Westin Book Cadillac Hotel 31 1924 Mixed-use Originally known as the Book-Cadillac Hotel, it was the tallest hotel in the world upon completion in 1924. Closed in 1984 due to financial issues. The hotel was restored and reopened in 2008, with some space being converted to residential use. 21.022 Hollywood Casino at Greektown 30 2009 Hotel Tallest building completed in Detroit in the 2000s. Designed by Paul Curtis Steelman and GINO Rossetti. 22.023 First National Building 26 1929 Office Tallest building completed in Detroit in the 1930s. Designed by Albert Khan.24AT&T Building201927Office25 Renaissance Center Tower 500 21 1981 Office 26 Renaissance Center Tower 600 21 1981 Office 27 1001 Woodward 23 1965 Office 28 Renaissance City Apartments 33 1985 Residential 29 AT&T Building Addition 17 1972Office 30 Chrysler House 23 1912Office 31 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 19 1955 Office Tallest building completed in the city in the 1950s.32Huntington Bank Tower202021Office 33 Penobscot Building Annex 23 1916 Office 341300 Lafayette East Cooperative301964Residential35Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Building221971Office36Jeffersonian Apartments301965Residential37 Riverfront Tower 200 291983 Residential 38Riverfront Tower 300291982Residential 39 The Residences Water Square 25 2024 Residential

Tallest buildings in Metro Detroit

There are six buildings in Detroit's suburban municipalities that stand at least 300 feet (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement: five in Southfield, and one in Troy. Rank Name Image City Height Floors Year Purpose Notes13000 Town CenterSouthfield321975OfficeTallest building in Southfield. 15th tallest building in Metro Detroit.21000 Town CenterSouthfield281989Office32000 Town CenterSouthfield281986Office4PNC CenterTroy251975OfficeTallest building in Troy.5American CenterSouthfield251975Office65000 Town CenterSouthfield331983Residential

Tallest under construction There are two buildings under construction in Detroit that are planned to be at least 300 ft (91 m) tall as of 2026, based on standard height measurement.

NameHeightft (m)FloorsYear NotesHenry Ford Hospital Tower212029Height according to the FAA obstruction evaluation reportJW Marriott Detroit252027

Tallest demolished The tallest building ever demolished in Detroit was the J. L. Hudson Department Store and Addition. Name ImageHeightft (m)FloorsYear completedYear demolishedNotesJ. L. Hudson Department Store and Addition2919461998Opening in 1911, the building was constructed in phases between 1911 and 1946. It was demolished in 1998, and is now the site of Hudson's Detroit.

Timeline of tallest buildings