1242 Lake Shore Drive
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1242 N. Lake Shore Drive · 60610
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 48 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 91.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 120.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 827 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 563,327 kWh |
| Natural gas | 105,095 therms |
| Gross floor area | 136,591 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251237:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 48 | +7 | 91.0 kBtu/ft² | 827 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 41 | -9 | 107.6 kBtu/ft² | 934 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 50 | +5 | 95.3 kBtu/ft² | 870 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 45 | +5 | 98.7 kBtu/ft² | 922 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 40 | -3 | 106.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 43 | +6 | 106.0 kBtu/ft² | 999 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 37 | +2 | 106.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,020 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 35 | 110.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,075 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1242 N. Lake Shore Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60610
- Coordinates
- 41.99448, -87.65773
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1242 Lake Shore Drive's energy grade?
1242 Lake Shore Drive scores 48 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 1242 Lake Shore Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 91.0 kBtu/ft² (120.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 136,591 sq ft, including 563,327 kWh of electricity and 105,095 therms of natural gas.
What are 1242 Lake Shore Drive's carbon emissions?
1242 Lake Shore Drive reported 827 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.1 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:251237:2023.