Affinity on North Ave.
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 551 W North Ave · 60610
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 58 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 77.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 374 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 383,556 kWh |
| Natural gas | 35,892 therms |
| Water use | 3,480 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 63,139 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:140771:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 58 | -24 | 77.6 kBtu/ft² | 374 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 82 | -5 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 340 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +30 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 283 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 57 | +16 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 386 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 41 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,771 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | 1 | -99 | 231.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,063 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 100 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 204 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
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 551 W North Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60610
- Coordinates
- 41.97981, -87.76611
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
No other benchmarked buildings within ~1 km.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Affinity on North Ave.'s energy grade?
Affinity on North Ave. scores 58 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Affinity on North Ave. use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 77.6 kBtu/ft² (117.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,139 sq ft, including 383,556 kWh of electricity and 35,892 therms of natural gas.
What are Affinity on North Ave.'s carbon emissions?
Affinity on North Ave. reported 374 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.9 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:140771:2023.