The Flamingo
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 5500 S. Shore Drive · 60637
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 59 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 83.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 113.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 945 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 729,117 kWh |
| Natural gas | 112,376 therms |
| Gross floor area | 165,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:173915:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 59 | 83.2 kBtu/ft² | 945 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 80 | +4 | 74.6 kBtu/ft² | 851 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 76 | -3 | 78.0 kBtu/ft² | 913 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 79 | +7 | 85.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 72 | -10 | 93.5 kBtu/ft² | 999 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | +6 | 79.9 kBtu/ft² | 918 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 76 | 86.4 kBtu/ft² | 998 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
- 5500 S. Shore Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60637
- Coordinates
- 41.85102, -87.62390
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Flamingo's energy grade?
The Flamingo scores 59 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 The Flamingo use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 83.2 kBtu/ft² (113.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 165,000 sq ft, including 729,117 kWh of electricity and 112,376 therms of natural gas.
What are The Flamingo's carbon emissions?
The Flamingo reported 945 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.7 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:173915:2023.