Which building was the first to exceed 1,000 feet in height?

Which building was the first to exceed 1,000 feet in height? The Chrysler Building.

New York City's Chrysler Building became the first building to rise above 1,000 feet when its concealed stainless-steel spire was installed in October 1929. The spire brought the tower's total height to 1,046 feet, allowing it to overtake 40 Wall Street and briefly claim the title of world's tallest building.

Designed by architect William Van Alen for automobile executive Walter Chrysler, the tower is a landmark of Art Deco architecture. Its crown uses radiating triangular forms and gleaming Nirosta stainless steel, while decorative details include eagle gargoyles and replicas of Chrysler radiator caps. The building opened on 27 May 1930.

The distinction lasted only 11 months. The Empire State Building opened on 1 May 1931 at a substantially greater height. A frequent confusion is to count the Eiffel Tower, which had already exceeded 1,000 feet as a structure, but the Chrysler Building was the first building or skyscraper to pass that threshold.