Distribution Center buildings in Los Angeles
172 distribution center buildings benchmarked under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
172 distribution center buildings in Los Angeles disclose their energy use under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), 1% of the city's 11,498 benchmarked buildings and its 5th-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 65 (median 72) and a site EUI of 21.5 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is 2501 S ALAMEDA ST, at 100.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2501 S ALAMEDA ST | A100 | 0.1 kBtu/ft² | 750,800 sq ft |
| 1955 E WASHINGTON BLVD | A100 | 1.4 kBtu/ft² | 360,500 sq ft |
| 9545 SAN FERNANDO RD | A100 | 1.8 kBtu/ft² | 168,000 sq ft |
| 4335 VALLEY BLVD | A100 | 0.6 kBtu/ft² | 110,000 sq ft |
| 5540 W CENTURY BLVD | A100 | 3.5 kBtu/ft² | 75,000 sq ft |
| 5700 S SAN PEDRO ST | A100 | 0.3 kBtu/ft² | 61,445 sq ft |
| 1234 PALMETTO ST | A100 | 0.4 kBtu/ft² | 58,550 sq ft |
| 15392 COBALT ST | A100 | 3.9 kBtu/ft² | 46,500 sq ft |
| 10100 AVIATION BLVD | A100 | 2.1 kBtu/ft² | 35,150 sq ft |
| 7707 KESTER AVE | A100 | 2.0 kBtu/ft² | 27,524 sq ft |
| 506 W 132ND ST | A100 | 1.3 kBtu/ft² | 23,263 sq ft |
| 8801 BELLANCA AVE | A100 | 0.0 kBtu/ft² | 22,000 sq ft |
| 9760 OWENSMOUTH AVE | A100 | 1.5 kBtu/ft² | 20,902 sq ft |
| 600 W 135TH ST | A99 | 4.5 kBtu/ft² | 247,975 sq ft |
| 1580 FRANCISCO ST | A99 | 1.8 kBtu/ft² | 199,927 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 N MAIN ST | D1 | 165.3 kBtu/ft² | 378,000 sq ft |
| 12745 ARROYO ST | D1 | 232.5 kBtu/ft² | 239,576 sq ft |
| 15903 STRATHERN ST | D1 | 109.8 kBtu/ft² | 116,695 sq ft |
| 1560 E 20TH ST | D1 | 74.8 kBtu/ft² | 83,609 sq ft |
| 19601 HAMILTON AVE | D1 | 333.4 kBtu/ft² | 72,808 sq ft |
| 9025 SUNLAND BLVD | D1 | 96.9 kBtu/ft² | 30,000 sq ft |
| 3334 N SAN FERNANDO RD | D2 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | 58,860 sq ft |
| 3050 E 11TH ST | D2 | 127.9 kBtu/ft² | 42,400 sq ft |
| 7005 TUJUNGA AVE | D2 | 45.4 kBtu/ft² | 38,250 sq ft |
| 15385 OXNARD ST | D3 | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 66,800 sq ft |
| 7431 WORLD WAY WEST | D3 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 22,920 sq ft |
| 7417 WORLD WAY WEST | D3 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 12,697 sq ft |
| 19701 HAMILTON AVE | D6 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 122,277 sq ft |
| 5330 W 102ND ST | D6 | 47.0 kBtu/ft² | 73,085 sq ft |
| 21411 PRAIRIE ST | D7 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 93,120 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 WESTMONT DR | A92 | 3.1 kBtu/ft² | 760,086 sq ft |
| 2501 S ALAMEDA ST | A100 | 0.1 kBtu/ft² | 750,800 sq ft |
| 400 WESTMONT DR | B83 | 4.3 kBtu/ft² | 513,108 sq ft |
| 1461 FRANCISCO ST | –— | 11.5 kBtu/ft² | 500,000 sq ft |
| 1800 N MAIN ST | D1 | 165.3 kBtu/ft² | 378,000 sq ft |
| 1955 E WASHINGTON BLVD | A100 | 1.4 kBtu/ft² | 360,500 sq ft |
| 401 WESTMONT DR | C64 | 15.0 kBtu/ft² | 340,567 sq ft |
| 1201 W OLYMPIC BLVD | D26 | 24.0 kBtu/ft² | 337,244 sq ft |
| 9120 MASON AVE | B75 | 5.1 kBtu/ft² | 319,348 sq ft |
| 600 W 135TH ST | A99 | 4.5 kBtu/ft² | 247,975 sq ft |
How do Los Angeles's distribution center buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 65 is about 15% below the citywide average of 76. Average site EUI is 21.5 kBtu/ft², about half of the city's 45.6 kBtu/ft² across all property types. 49% of the scored distribution center buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 19,908 tCO₂e in their latest years, 1% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do Los Angeles's distribution center buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 4,082 distribution center buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 65 and a site EUI of 24.2 kBtu/ft². Los Angeles has the 4th-most distribution center buildings of the 11 jurisdictions with at least 25. By average ENERGY STAR score it ranks 2nd of 9; California leads at 67.
How big and how old are Los Angeles's distribution center buildings?
The average distribution center building here has 86,482 sq ft of floor area, roughly in line with the citywide average of 79,889 sq ft. Together they cover 14.9 million square feet. The average year built is 1977, against 1975 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is 300 WESTMONT DR, at 760,086 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Los Angeles's distribution center buildings?
The 172 benchmarked distribution center buildings in Los Angeles average an ENERGY STAR score of 65 and a site energy-use intensity of 21.5 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE).
Which distribution center building in Los Angeles has the best energy grade?
2501 S ALAMEDA ST leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100 across 750,800 sq ft.
How many distribution center buildings in Los Angeles could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
49% of the 149 scored distribution center buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest distribution center building in Los Angeles?
300 WESTMONT DR, with 760,086 sq ft of gross floor area in its latest disclosure.
About this data
Source: Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) (LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Distribution Center buildings in Los Angeles”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles/type/distribution-center (data as of October 2, 2026).