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1879 Dorchester Ave

Multifamily Housing in Boston, MA · 2124.

ENERGY STAR score
69
band C · 2024
Site EUI
54.5
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
306
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
103,200
sq ft
Year built
—
vintage

BERDO 2.0 · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score69 (band C)
Site EUI54.5 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI—
GHG emissions306 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity540,817 kWh
Natural gas37,829 therms
Gross floor area103,200 sq ft
Source recordboston:100974:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest69-154.5 kBtu/ft²306 tCO₂e
20237053.6 kBtu/ft²306 tCO₂e
2022———

Compliance context

BERDO 2.0

BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings of 20,000+ sq ft or 15+ units, starting in 2025 or 2030 depending on building size, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit.

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Ownership

BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

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Location

Address
1879 Dorchester Ave
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
2124.

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1879 Dorchester Ave's energy grade?

1879 Dorchester Ave scores 69 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Boston disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does 1879 Dorchester Ave use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 54.5 kBtu/ft² across 103,200 sq ft, including 540,817 kWh of electricity and 37,829 therms of natural gas.

What are 1879 Dorchester Ave's carbon emissions?

1879 Dorchester Ave reported 306 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings of 20,000+ sq ft or 15+ units, starting in 2025 or 2030 depending on building size, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit.

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Dataset updated . Source: Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance disclosure, record boston:100974:2024.