Antenna structures in Rensselaer County, New York
At a glance
Rensselaer County, New York has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 45th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 0.80% of the state's 3,754. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1004249 near Brunswick at 225 m (738 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rensselaer County compare with the rest of New York?
With 30 registrations, Rensselaer County ranks 45th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 71 m, about 15% above the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 225 m, is about 3.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rensselaer County?
The most common filed structure type in Rensselaer County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (6). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 terminated, 1 canceled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Rensselaer County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Rensselaer County, with 4 of the 30. The next largest are Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety (3), Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2) and Better TV, Inc. of Bennington, Debtor-in-Possession (1). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rensselaer County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rensselaer County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Stephentown (4), Brunswick (3), Nassau (3), North Greenbush (2) and Rensselaer (2).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Rensselaer County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick · 1004249 | 225 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | North Greenbush · 1055698 | 193 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Stephentown · 1010181 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Hoosick · 1009722 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Speigletown · 1226399 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Berlin · 1226415 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Rensselaer · 1006365 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Rensselaer · 1027446 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Raymerton · 1003987 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Petersburg · 1212335 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Postenkill · 1043173 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Wynantskill · 1005028 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Nassau · 1258421 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Stephentown · 1248775 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Stephentown · 1260744 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Stephentown · 1261594 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Poestenkill · 1300569 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Nassau · 1236322 | 59 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 19 | Troy · 1012643 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Grafton · 1002845 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Schodack · 1302157 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Hoosick Falls · 1003988 | 52 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Grafton · 1065498 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | North Greenbush · 1053730 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Schodack Landing · 1246880 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Schodack · 1259205 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Brunswick · 1327654 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Brunswick · 1278155 | 24 m | Building | Constructed |
| 29 | Nassau · 1293161 | 23 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 30 | Hoosick Falls · 1041569 | 12 m | Pole | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rensselaer County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Rensselaer County, New York, 25 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Rensselaer County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rensselaer County is registration 1004249, a guyed tower near Brunswick at 225 m (738 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rensselaer County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Rensselaer County (4), followed by Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety (3).
What kind of towers are in Rensselaer County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 30 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Rensselaer County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/rensselaer-county (data as of October 13, 2026).