Office buildings in Los Angeles
676 office buildings benchmarked under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
676 office buildings in Los Angeles disclose their energy use under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), 6% of the city's 11,498 benchmarked buildings and its 2nd-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 77 (median 84) and a site EUI of 44.3 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD, at 100.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD | A100 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,020,832 sq ft |
| 611 W 6TH ST | A100 | 7.1 kBtu/ft² | 856,039 sq ft |
| 7800 WOODLEY AVE | A100 | 10.3 kBtu/ft² | 731,808 sq ft |
| 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD | A100 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 635,063 sq ft |
| 12181 W BLUFF CREEK DR | A100 | 16.6 kBtu/ft² | 570,651 sq ft |
| 5700 WILSHIRE BLVD | A100 | 30.5 kBtu/ft² | 540,391 sq ft |
| 800 W 7TH ST | A100 | 142.7 kBtu/ft² | 380,653 sq ft |
| 19700 S VERMONT AVE | A100 | 5.8 kBtu/ft² | 287,832 sq ft |
| 1340 E 6TH ST | A100 | 6.3 kBtu/ft² | 244,860 sq ft |
| 453 S SPRING ST | A100 | 13.2 kBtu/ft² | 193,816 sq ft |
| 626 WILSHIRE BLVD | A100 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 162,837 sq ft |
| 714 S HILL ST | A100 | 5.7 kBtu/ft² | 122,361 sq ft |
| 12577 W JEFFERSON BLVD | A100 | 12.4 kBtu/ft² | 102,822 sq ft |
| 742 S HILL ST | A100 | 11.4 kBtu/ft² | 100,800 sq ft |
| 3116 W AVENUE 32 | A100 | 7.8 kBtu/ft² | 100,500 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 S ALAMEDA ST | D1 | 171.2 kBtu/ft² | 87,000 sq ft |
| 2222 E OLYMPIC BLVD | D1 | 539.2 kBtu/ft² | 47,700 sq ft |
| 1900 S SEPULVEDA BLVD | D1 | 189.5 kBtu/ft² | 41,555 sq ft |
| 9189 DE GARMO AVE | D1 | 425.9 kBtu/ft² | 41,416 sq ft |
| 6300 FOREST LAWN DR | D1 | 212.4 kBtu/ft² | 39,145 sq ft |
| 1016 N SYCAMORE AVE | D1 | 134.0 kBtu/ft² | 31,125 sq ft |
| 1050 PACIFIC COAST HWY | D1 | 378.5 kBtu/ft² | 25,232 sq ft |
| 1030 PACIFIC COAST HWY | D1 | 199.3 kBtu/ft² | 25,061 sq ft |
| 12950 CULVER BLVD | D1 | 193.3 kBtu/ft² | 22,381 sq ft |
| 130 W BRUNO ST | D1 | 200.1 kBtu/ft² | 20,817 sq ft |
| 1630 W 186TH ST | D3 | 152.2 kBtu/ft² | 71,677 sq ft |
| 10680 W PICO BLVD | D3 | 151.7 kBtu/ft² | 32,000 sq ft |
| 11022 SANTA MONICA BLVD | D3 | 194.1 kBtu/ft² | 27,203 sq ft |
| 500 E TEMPLE ST | D4 | 188.0 kBtu/ft² | 81,640 sq ft |
| 23001 W ROSCOE BLVD | D5 | 118.6 kBtu/ft² | 57,723 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 S FLOWER ST | A85 | 42.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,607,789 sq ft |
| 333 S GRAND AVE | A98 | 18.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,771,457 sq ft |
| 333 S HOPE ST | A92 | 59.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,699,782 sq ft |
| 555 W 5TH ST | A96 | 29.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,546,011 sq ft |
| 707 WILSHIRE BLVD | B70 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,327,532 sq ft |
| 350 S GRAND AVE | A96 | 29.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,194,205 sq ft |
| 601 S FIGUEROA ST | A98 | 25.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,118,941 sq ft |
| 777 S FIGUEROA ST | A96 | 21.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,109,120 sq ft |
| 444 S FLOWER ST | A87 | 28.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,081,894 sq ft |
| 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD | A100 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,020,832 sq ft |
How do Los Angeles's office buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 77 is roughly in line with the citywide average of 76. Average site EUI is 44.3 kBtu/ft², roughly in line with the city's 45.6 kBtu/ft² across all property types. 68% of the scored office buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 237,850 tCO₂e in their latest years, 17% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do Los Angeles's office buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 15,264 office buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 73 and a site EUI of 59.3 kBtu/ft². Los Angeles has the 4th-most office buildings of the 20 jurisdictions with at least 25. By average ENERGY STAR score it ranks 1st of 18.
How big and how old are Los Angeles's office buildings?
The average office building here has 147,328 sq ft of floor area, about 84% above the citywide average of 79,889 sq ft. Together they cover 99.6 million square feet. The average year built is 1975, against 1975 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is 525 S FLOWER ST, at 3,607,789 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Los Angeles's office buildings?
The 676 benchmarked office buildings in Los Angeles average an ENERGY STAR score of 77 and a site energy-use intensity of 44.3 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE).
Which office building in Los Angeles has the best energy grade?
10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100 across 1,020,832 sq ft.
How many office buildings in Los Angeles could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
68% of the 591 scored office buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest office building in Los Angeles?
525 S FLOWER ST, with 3,607,789 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, “Office buildings in Los Angeles”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles/type/office (data as of October 2, 2026).