Multifamily Housing buildings in Los Angeles
3,538 multifamily housing buildings benchmarked under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
3,538 multifamily housing buildings in Los Angeles disclose their energy use under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), 31% of the city's 11,498 benchmarked buildings and its largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 78 (median 84) and a site EUI of 37.2 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is 22122 VICTORY BLVD, at 100.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22122 VICTORY BLVD | A100 | 6.3 kBtu/ft² | 723,335 sq ft |
| 5399 PLAYA VISTA DR | A100 | 17.5 kBtu/ft² | 711,639 sq ft |
| 12760 W MILLENIUM BLVD | A100 | 12.9 kBtu/ft² | 472,560 sq ft |
| 14500 W SHERMAN CIR | A100 | 22.3 kBtu/ft² | 437,208 sq ft |
| 8811 N SEPULVEDA BLVD | A100 | 7.5 kBtu/ft² | 408,735 sq ft |
| 444 S OCCIDENTAL BLVD | A100 | 1.1 kBtu/ft² | 404,448 sq ft |
| 1060 S GLENDON AVE | A100 | 12.1 kBtu/ft² | 363,052 sq ft |
| 5900 CENTER DR | A100 | 28.2 kBtu/ft² | 354,142 sq ft |
| 5031 FAIR AVE | A100 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 351,882 sq ft |
| 639 N BROADWAY | A100 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 329,063 sq ft |
| 6000 DE SOTO AVE | A100 | 8.5 kBtu/ft² | 309,600 sq ft |
| 9901 LURLINE AVE | A100 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² | 298,782 sq ft |
| 4928 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD | A100 | 3.8 kBtu/ft² | 297,870 sq ft |
| 7270 W MANCHESTER AVE | A100 | 26.4 kBtu/ft² | 296,337 sq ft |
| 3025 ROYAL ST | A100 | 20.1 kBtu/ft² | 285,135 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 BARHAM BLVD | D1 | 117.6 kBtu/ft² | 957,421 sq ft |
| 3150 W WILSHIRE BLVD | D1 | 69.9 kBtu/ft² | 391,358 sq ft |
| 222 S FIGUEROA ST | D1 | 90.8 kBtu/ft² | 347,402 sq ft |
| 801 S GRAND AVE | D1 | 114.3 kBtu/ft² | 135,000 sq ft |
| 1480 VINE ST | D1 | 47.8 kBtu/ft² | 130,783 sq ft |
| 6220 W 3RD ST | D1 | 77.7 kBtu/ft² | 110,745 sq ft |
| 265 S LAKE ST | D1 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 92,804 sq ft |
| 801 N FAIRFAX AVE | D1 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 92,012 sq ft |
| 1545 N HOBART BLVD | D1 | 131.1 kBtu/ft² | 88,862 sq ft |
| 9830 RESEDA BLVD | D1 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 66,070 sq ft |
| 9850 RESEDA BLVD | D1 | 71.9 kBtu/ft² | 60,246 sq ft |
| 2121 E 7TH PL | D1 | 88.8 kBtu/ft² | 55,842 sq ft |
| 10925 W BLUFFSIDE DR | D1 | 111.1 kBtu/ft² | 48,902 sq ft |
| 10925 W BLUFFSIDE DR | D1 | 111.2 kBtu/ft² | 48,902 sq ft |
| 10979 BLUFFSIDE DR | D1 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 48,902 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 W ADAMS BLVD | A98 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,216,045 sq ft |
| 3600 BARHAM BLVD | D1 | 117.6 kBtu/ft² | 957,421 sq ft |
| 12411 W FIELDING CIR | A99 | 33.1 kBtu/ft² | 885,021 sq ft |
| 20544 VENTURA BLVD | A95 | 20.7 kBtu/ft² | 742,995 sq ft |
| 11728 WILSHIRE BLVD | A93 | 48.7 kBtu/ft² | 726,084 sq ft |
| 22122 VICTORY BLVD | A100 | 6.3 kBtu/ft² | 723,335 sq ft |
| 5399 PLAYA VISTA DR | A100 | 17.5 kBtu/ft² | 711,639 sq ft |
| 255 S GRAND AVE | B80 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 680,716 sq ft |
| 12665 W VILLAGE LANE | A93 | 34.5 kBtu/ft² | 678,147 sq ft |
| 770 S GRAND AVE | D20 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 634,863 sq ft |
How do Los Angeles's multifamily housing buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 78 is roughly in line with the citywide average of 76. Average site EUI is 37.2 kBtu/ft², about 18% below the city's 45.6 kBtu/ft² across all property types. 66% of the scored multifamily housing buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 429,419 tCO₂e in their latest years, 30% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do Los Angeles's multifamily housing buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 59,945 multifamily housing buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 70 and a site EUI of 59.0 kBtu/ft². Los Angeles has the 3rd-most multifamily housing buildings of the 21 jurisdictions with at least 25. By average ENERGY STAR score it ranks 9th of 20; Honolulu leads at 92.
How big and how old are Los Angeles's multifamily housing buildings?
The average multifamily housing building here has 60,540 sq ft of floor area, about 24% below the citywide average of 79,889 sq ft. Together they cover 214.2 million square feet. The average year built is 1975, against 1975 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is 325 W ADAMS BLVD, at 1,216,045 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Los Angeles's multifamily housing buildings?
The 3,538 benchmarked multifamily housing buildings in Los Angeles average an ENERGY STAR score of 78 and a site energy-use intensity of 37.2 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE).
Which multifamily housing building in Los Angeles has the best energy grade?
22122 VICTORY BLVD leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100 across 723,335 sq ft.
How many multifamily housing buildings in Los Angeles could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
66% of the 3,344 scored multifamily housing buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest multifamily housing building in Los Angeles?
325 W ADAMS BLVD, with 1,216,045 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, “Multifamily Housing buildings in Los Angeles”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles/type/multifamily-housing (data as of October 2, 2026).