Empire state building- 1,225 feet if I recall correctly.
1,225 feet- not that tall in modern times.
Also, I enjoyed the stark, staring beauty of the old World Trade Center towers. Someone once said that they were great buildings, but not great architecture. I disagree- I feel like there was a simple elegance in their being the tallest building in the world but little more than gray boxes. I am truly disappointed I was never able to see them.