The Chrysler Building was surpassed in height in 2008.
Chrysler Building . At 318.9 m , the structure was the world 's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931 . Both buildings were then demoted to fourth tallest building in the city , when the under-construction One World Trade Center surpassed their height , and then to fifth position by 432 Park Avenue , which was completed in 2015 .