This document presents a comparative study of the seismic analysis of a 4-story building with and without a floating column using ETABS software. 4 models are analyzed: Model 1 without a floating column, Models 2-3 with a floating column in the 1st and 2nd floors respectively, and Model 4 with a floating column in the 3rd floor. The results show that storey displacement, drift and shear generally increase with the addition of a floating column compared to the building without. Specifically, storey displacement increases 5-10% and storey drift increases 5-10% for models with a floating column. While floating columns provide architectural benefits, the study finds they decrease structural performance in seismic zones and existing structures with them should be