Union Row
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 560-648 W 16th Street · 60616
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 52.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 89.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 319 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 415,187 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,797 therms |
| Gross floor area | 71,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:256676:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 94 | -2 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 319 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | +1 | 53.4 kBtu/ft² | 320 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 95 | -1 | 54.3 kBtu/ft² | 337 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 96 | 51.5 kBtu/ft² | 344 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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
- 560-648 W 16th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60616
- Coordinates
- 41.97035, -87.65014
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Union Row's energy grade?
Union Row scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Union Row use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 52.1 kBtu/ft² (89.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 71,000 sq ft, including 415,187 kWh of electricity and 22,797 therms of natural gas.
What are Union Row's carbon emissions?
Union Row reported 319 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.5 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:256676:2023.