List of tallest buildings in Arlington County, Virginia
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This is a list of the tallest buildings in Arlington County, Virginia, ranked by height.{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/statistics/tallest-buildings-arlington-va-usa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711041144/http://www.emporis.com/statistics/tallest-buildings-arlington-va-usa|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 11, 2012|title=Arlington - Statistics - EMPORIS|access-date=14 April 2017}} Due to the height restrictions imposed in Washington D.C., many of the tallest buildings in the D.C metropolitan area are constructed in Arlington, right across the Potomac River from Washington.{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/30/AR2006063001316.html|title=D.C.'s Fear of Heights|first=Michael|last=Grunwald|date=2 July 2006|access-date=14 April 2017|via=washingtonpost.com}}
Under Virginia law, towns may be incorporated within counties; however, the state does not permit the creation of any new incorporated towns within a county that has a population density greater than 1,000 persons per square mile. As such, Arlington has no incorporated towns within its borders, but a number of neighborhoods within Arlington are commonly referred to by name as if they were distinct towns.{{cite web |title=Neighborhoods |url=https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Neighborhoods |website=arlingtonva.us}} The largest and most prominent of these neighborhoods are Rosslyn, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Courthouse, and Ballston. Each are located along the Blue, Orange, Silver and/or Yellow lines of the Washington Metro rail system and contain Arlington's tallest buildings.
Tallest buildings
List of completed buildings in Arlington that stand at least {{convert|200|ft}} tall based on standard height measurement.
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!Name !class="unsortable"|Picture !scope="col" style="width: 47px;"|Height !Floors !Year !Area !Primary Use !class="unsortable"|Notes |
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| 100px | {{convert|391|ft|m|0}} | 32 | 2017 | Rosslyn | Office | Tallest buildings in Arlington since 2017. The View of DC provides access to the top two floors, with a publicly accessible vantage point that opened June 21, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.rosslynva.org/go/the-view-of-dc.html|title=The View of D.C|access-date=3 April 2024|via=rosslynva.org}} |
2
| 100px | {{convert|390|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 35 | 2013 | Rosslyn | Office | Was the tallest building in the Washington metropolitan area at the time of completion, overtaking the Rosslyn Twin Towers. Was surpassed by the Capital One Tower in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://commercialobserver.com/2019/08/nestle-expands-rosslyn-headquarters-to-300k-sf/|title=Nestlé Expands Rosslyn Headquarters to 300K SF|date=8 August 2019|last=Loria|first=Keith|website=Commercial Observer|accessdate=5 April 2024}} |
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| File:The Pentagon (side).jpg | {{convert|381|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 31 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office | {{cite web|url=https://www.mondayre.com/portfolio/the-towers.html|title=1000 Wilson Boulevard|access-date=10 April 2024|via=mondayre.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/rosslyn-twin-tower-one/10150.html|title=Rosslyn Twin Tower One|access-date=9 April 2024|via=skyscrapercenter.com}} |
Rosslyn Twin Tower Two
| File:The Pentagon (side).jpg | {{convert|381|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 31 | 1982 | Rosslyn | Office | {{cite web|url=https://www.mondayre.com/portfolio/the-towers-2.html|title=1100 Wilson Boulevard|access-date=10 April 2024|via=mondayre.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/rosslyn-twin-tower-two/10151.html|title=Rosslyn Twin Tower Two|access-date=9 April 2024|via=skyscrapercenter.com}} |
5
| Central Place Residential Tower | 100px | {{convert|355|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 31 | 2016 | Rosslyn | Residential | Tallest residential building in Arlington. {{cite web|url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/central-place-residential-tower/16320.html|title=Central Place Residential Tower|access-date=10 April 2024|via=skyscrapercenter.com}} |
6
| 1801 North Lynn Street | 100px | {{convert|344|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 24 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office |
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| Metropolitan Park 6 | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|327|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon's HQ2{{cite web|url=https://www.metpark678.com.html|title=Metropolitan Park, Phases 6/7/8|access-date=3 April 2024|via=metpark678.com}} |
Metropolitan Park 7/8
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|327|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 2023 | Pentagon City | Office | Part of Amazon's HQ2{{cite web|url=https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Locate-in-Arlington/Commercial-Development/Development-Summary-Listing-Directory-Folder/1400-S.-Eads-St.-Metropolitan-Park-Amazon-HQ2-Phase-I.html|title=Metropolitan Park - Amazon HQ2 Phase I|access-date=3 April 2024|via=arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Project-Types/Site-Plan/Met-Park-Phases-6-8.html|title=Metropolitan Park Phases 6 &7/8|access-date=3 April 2024|via=arlingtonva.us}} |
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| Turnberry Tower | 100px | {{convert|313|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 26 | 2009 | Rosslyn | Residential | Condo tower with 248 units{{cite web|url=https://www.condo.com/building/Turnberry-Tower-Arlington-VA-22209-3851.html|title=Turnberry Tower|access-date=6 April 2024|via=condo.com}} |
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| One Waterview Place | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|300|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 24 | 2008 | Rosslyn | Office |
Two Waterview Place
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|300|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 30 | 2007 | Rosslyn | Residential/Hotel |
The Reva
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|300|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 27 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | 471 units and 16,800 SF of retail{{cite web|url=https://www.clarkconstruction.com/our-work/projects/grace-and-reva.html|title=The Grace and Reva|access-date=6 April 2024|via=clarkconstruction.com}} |
The Grace
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|300|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 26 | 2024 | Crystal City | Residential | 337 units and 21,800 SF of retail{{cite web|url=https://www.clarkconstruction.com/our-work/projects/grace-and-reva.html|title=Residents could start moving into two nearly complete apartment towers in Crystal City next month|first=Jo|last=DeVoe|access-date=6 April 2024|via=clarkconstruction.com}} |
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| Rosslyn Metro Center II | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|298|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 27 | 2002 | Rosslyn | Office |
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| Evo at The Highlands | 100px | {{convert|293|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 27 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Residential | Also known by its working name "Cortland Rosslyn East".{{cite web|url=http://arlington.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=3314&meta_id=157770|title=County Board Agenda Item Meeting of February 25, 2017|date=22 February 2017|website=Arlington County, Virginia|accessdate=23 September 2020}} |
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| 4040 Wilson Boulevard | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|278|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 31 | 2016 | Ballston | Residential | Was the tallest residential building outside of Rosslyn before 2024. |
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| The Whitmer | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|270|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 25 | 2019 | Pentagon City | Residential |
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| 4000 North Fairfax | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|267|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 2020 | Ballston | Residential |
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| Aubrey at The Highlands | 100px | {{convert|263|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 23 | 2021 | Rosslyn | Apartments | Also known by its working name "Cortland Rosslyn West".{{cite web|url=https://studios.com/aubrey-at-the-highlands.html.html|title=Aubrey at The Highlands|access-date=10 April 2024|via=j-solapartments.com}} |
20
| The Bartlett at Metropolitan Park | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|261|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 2016 | Pentagon City | Residential | |
21
| Arlington Tower | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|250|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 19 | 1980 | Rosslyn | Office |access-date=6 April 2024|via=cmarketplace.vts.com}} |
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| Hilton Arlington & Towers | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|246|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 26 | 1980 | Ballston | Hotel | Contains a Hilton Hotel with the Alta Vista (condos) on the top floors.{{cite web|url=https://www.highrises.com/buildings/arlington_va/the-alta-vista_900-n-stafford-st_6119.html|title=The Alta Vista of Arlington|access-date=10 April 2024|via=highrises.com}}{{cite web|url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=17623.html|title=Arlington Hilton & Towers|access-date=10 April 2024|via=skyscraperpage.com}} |
23
| Ballston Place | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|244|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 24 | 2001 | Ballston | Residential |
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| 1101 Wilson Boulevard | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|230|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 24 | 1989 | Rosslyn | Office |
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| Bella Vista | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|223|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 21 | 1988 | Crystal City | Residential | {{cite web|url=https://arlingtoncondo.com/condo/bella-vista/.html|title=Bella Vista|access-date=3 April 2024|via=arlingtoncondo.com}}{{cite web|url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=17296.html|title=Bella Vista|access-date=3 April 2024|via=skyscraperpage.com}} |
26
| The Commodore | 100px | {{convert|220|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 20 | 2023 | Courthouse | Residential | Tallest building in Courthouse{{cite web|url=https://www.coopercarry.com/projects/courthouse-residential.html|title=The Commodore at Courthouse|access-date=3 April 2024|via=coopercarry.com}} |
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| Residences at Liberty Center | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|219|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 21 | 2008 | Ballston | Residential |
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| Crystal Plaza II | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|218|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 20 | 2009 | Crystal City | Residential |
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| AVA Ballston Square I | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|217|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | Formerly Lincoln Towers at Ballston I, has since been renovated and renamed.{{cite web|url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=17337.html|title=Lincoln Towers at Ballston I|access-date=10 April 2024|via=skyscraperpage.com}} |
AVA Ballston Square II
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|217|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 22 | 1992 | Ballston | Residential | Formerly Lincoln Towers at Ballston II, has since been renovated and renamed.{{cite web|url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=17795.html|title=Lincoln Towers at Ballston II|access-date=10 April 2024|via=skyscraperpage.com}} |
Meridian at Ballston Commons
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|217|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 21 | 1997 | Ballston | Residential |
The Continental at Ballston
| {{Upload image}} | {{convert|217|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 21 | 2003 | Ballston | Residential |
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| Quincy Plaza | {{Upload image}} | {{convert|215|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 21 | 2006 | Ballston | Residential |
Tallest buildings: Site Prep or Under Construction
List of buildings that are currently under construction in Arlington and are expected to rise to a height of at least {{cvt|200|ft}}.
Tallest buildings: Approved or Proposed
Timeline of tallest buildings
List of buildings that were once the tallest in Arlington.
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Tower Villas
| | 1972–1980 | {{convert|194|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 18 |
Rosslyn Twin Tower One
| File:The Pentagon (side).jpg | 1980–2013 | {{convert|381|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 27 |
1812 North Moore Street
| 100px | 2013–2017 | {{convert|390|ft|m|0|abbr=values}} | 35 |
Central Place Tower
| 100px | 2017–Present | {{convert|391|ft|m|0}} | 32 |
See also
References
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{{US tallest buildings lists}}
Category:Buildings and structures in Arlington County, Virginia