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56 Joy St

Multifamily Housing in Boston, MA · 2114.

ENERGY STAR score
44
band D · 2024
Site EUI
65.5
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
69
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
19,440
sq ft
Year built
—
vintage

BERDO 2.0 · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score44 (band D)
Site EUI65.5 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI—
GHG emissions69 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity117,968 kWh
Natural gas8,710 therms
Gross floor area19,440 sq ft
Source recordboston:107169:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest4465.5 kBtu/ft²69 tCO₂e
2023———
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

FANEUIL HIV HOUSING CORP

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Location

Address
56 Joy St
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
2114.

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 56 Joy St's energy grade?

56 Joy St scores 44 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Boston disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does 56 Joy St use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 65.5 kBtu/ft² across 19,440 sq ft, including 117,968 kWh of electricity and 8,710 therms of natural gas.

What are 56 Joy St's carbon emissions?

56 Joy St reported 69 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:107169:2024.