New York City building energy benchmarking
Every building disclosed under Local Law 84 (LL84) (Energy and Water Data Disclosure), graded and cross-linked. Under Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 sq ft face carbon caps with fines of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit, phasing in from 2024.
At a glance
New York City publishes energy benchmarking results for 48,310 buildings under Local Law 84 (LL84) (New York City's Energy and Water Data Disclosure program). 30,430 of them report an ENERGY STAR score, averaging 63 (median 69), and the average site energy-use intensity is 77.0 kBtu/ft². That is the largest disclosure of the 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers, with report years 2022–2024 on file.
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The map
New York City, colored by grade
Zoom in to reveal smaller buildings; markers color by ENERGY STAR grade (A green → D signal orange).
The report card
Grade distribution
ENERGY STAR scores banded A (85–100) / B (70–84) / C (55–69) / D (1–54); buildings without a score excluded.
Large buildings (≥ 50,000 sq ft)
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkchester South - 2039437501 | A100 | 18.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,227,853 sq ft |
| Queens Fresh Meadows (Parent) | A100 | 0.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,183,550 sq ft |
| Lindsay Park | A100 | 17.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,136,278 sq ft |
| BOULEVARD/LINDEN CAMPUS | A100 | 9.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,117,306 sq ft |
| Alvic Property Management:1701 ALBEMARLE ROAD | A100 | 2.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,117,085 sq ft |
| 1159 River | A100 | 3.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,130,521 sq ft |
| EDENWALD | A100 | 23.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,003,603 sq ft |
| 2885 West 12th Street - 35032 | A100 | 12.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,910,370 sq ft |
| Z_Parker Towers - 10460 QUEENS BLVD - For National Grid Purpose | A100 | 16.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,741,458 sq ft |
| Z_Parker Towers - 10440 QUEENS BLVD - For National Grid Purpose | A100 | 15.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,741,458 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-2040 East Tremont Avenue - Parent Property | D1 | 355.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,820,651 sq ft |
| 2020 East Tremont Avenue | D1 | 371.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,409,161 sq ft |
| Franklin Plaza 1656 | D1 | 726.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,838,700 sq ft |
| THROGGS NECK/THROGGS NECK ADDITION CAMPUS | D1 | 166.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,682,250 sq ft |
| PINK | D1 | 190.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,527,025 sq ft |
| DEP > BWT_9611_Newtown Creek WPCP Campus | D1 | 376.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,306,271 sq ft |
| JOHNSON | D1 | 374.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,261,187 sq ft |
| QFR (BBL - 4071170003) | D1 | 214.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,228,778 sq ft |
| MONROE | D1 | 185.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,170,600 sq ft |
| 773-779 Concourse Village | D1 | 249.0 kBtu/ft² | 876,498 sq ft |
Taxonomy
Property-type mix
| Property type | Buildings | Avg score | Avg site EUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Housing | 33,022 | C63 | 74.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Office | 3,384 | B72 | 64.5 kBtu/ft² |
| K-12 School | 2,301 | C64 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Hotel | 970 | D50 | 94.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Non-Refrigerated Warehouse | 639 | C57 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Manufacturing/Industrial Plant | 592 | A88 | 102.7 kBtu/ft² |
| College/University | 553 | –— | 94.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Retail Store | 525 | C62 | 75.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Self-Storage Facility | 481 | B75 | 21.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Mixed Use Property | 395 | D53 | 92.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Worship Facility | 370 | D43 | 62.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Residence Hall/Dormitory | 343 | C69 | 79.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Parking | 301 | B82 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Senior Living Community | 296 | C57 | 112.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Other - Recreation | 264 | D51 | 166.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Distribution Center | 234 | D52 | 45.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Hospital (General Medical & Surgical) | 226 | C61 | 248.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Strip Mall | 215 | –— | 111.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Medical Office | 188 | C65 | 97.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Other - Lodging/Residential | 185 | –— | 93.9 kBtu/ft² |
Linked types have dedicated pages (25+ buildings). Also: Pre-school/Daycare · Supermarket/Grocery Store · Vehicle Repair Services · Residential Care Facility · Zoo · Fitness Center/Health Club/Gym · Other · Other - Public Services · Library · Performing Arts · Other - Entertainment/Public Assembly · Police Station · Laboratory · Community Center and Social Meeting Hall · Museum · Data Center · Refrigerated Warehouse · Urgent Care/Clinic/Other Outpatient · Fire Station · Prison/Incarceration · Enclosed Mall · Financial Office · Other - Education · Movie Theater · Vehicle Dealership · Restaurant · Food Service · Wholesale Club/Supercenter · Courthouse · Outpatient Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy · Other - Specialty Hospital
The disclosure record
Reporting trend
| Year | Buildings reporting | Avg score | Avg site EUI | Total emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30,332 | 62 | 82.1 kBtu/ft² | 21,503,451 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 33,062 | 63 | 76.6 kBtu/ft² | 23,353,555 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 39,090 | 63 | 77.7 kBtu/ft² | 23,798,781 tCO₂e |
Honest data
Source caveats
- The source lists the borough, not the city, in its own city field — BuildingCensus normalizes every record to New York City.
How energy-efficient are New York City's buildings compared with other cities?
New York City's average ENERGY STAR score of 63 ranks 20th of 22 covered jurisdictions with at least 25 scored buildings; the average across all 84,600 scored buildings BuildingCensus covers is 70. Its average site EUI of 77.0 kBtu/ft² is about 19% above the all-jurisdiction average of 64.9 kBtu/ft² (18th lowest of 24 jurisdictions). 43% of New York City's scored buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold, against 54% across all covered jurisdictions. By grade band: 30% A (85–100), 19% B (70–84), 15% C (55–69) and 35% D (1–54).
Which kinds of buildings report in New York City?
The disclosure spans 84 property types. The largest groups are multifamily housing (33,022, 68%), office (3,384, 7%) and K-12 school (2,301, 5%). Among types with at least 25 buildings, financial office buildings post the highest average ENERGY STAR score (72) and worship facility buildings the lowest (43). Laboratory buildings have the highest average site EUI, 409.2 kBtu/ft². The average disclosed building has 111,236 sq ft of floor area and was built around 1953.
How has New York City's benchmarking record changed over time?
BuildingCensus holds 102,484 New York City disclosure records across 3 report years (2022–2024); the number of buildings reporting went from 30,332 in 2022 to 39,090 in 2024. The average ENERGY STAR score moved from 62 (2022) to 63 (2024). Average site EUI went from 82.1 kBtu/ft² to 77.7 kBtu/ft² over the same years.
Which New York City buildings have to report their energy use?
Reporting is required by Local Law 84 (LL84) and published through New York City's Energy and Water Data Disclosure program. Under Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 sq ft face carbon caps with fines of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit, phasing in from 2024. Together the disclosed buildings cover 5.4 billion square feet and reported 28.8 million metric tons of CO₂e in their latest years.
Explore New York City's benchmarking data
- Most efficient large buildings in New York City· top 100
- Least efficient large buildings in New York City· bottom 100
- Biggest emitters in New York City· top 100
- Multifamily Housing buildings in New York City· 33,022 buildings
- Office buildings in New York City· 3,384 buildings
- K-12 School buildings in New York City· 2,301 buildings
- Hotel buildings in New York City· 970 buildings
- Non-Refrigerated Warehouse buildings in New York City· 639 buildings
- Manufacturing/Industrial Plant buildings in New York City· 592 buildings
- Every covered jurisdiction· 24 programs
Frequently asked questions
How many buildings report energy use in New York City?
48,310 New York City buildings appear in the latest disclosure published under Local Law 84 (LL84), of which 30,430 report an ENERGY STAR score (average 63).
What law requires New York City buildings to disclose energy use?
Local Law 84 (LL84) — New York City's Energy and Water Data Disclosure program. Under Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 sq ft face carbon caps with fines of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit, phasing in from 2024.
What is the average ENERGY STAR score in New York City?
63 across 30,430 scored buildings, with a median of 69. 43% score 75 or higher.
Where is the list of New York City buildings covered by Local Law 84 (LL84)?
BuildingCensus has a profile page for each of the 48,310 buildings in New York City's published benchmarking results; this page links the highest and lowest scorers, the property-type pages and the rankings. The official program page is https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/benchmarking.page. Published results can differ from a city's covered-buildings list, which also includes buildings that did not report.
Which New York City building emits the most carbon?
Pratt S.I. Campus - Total reported 141,938 tCO₂e in its latest disclosure year — the highest in New York City's data. See the full biggest-emitters ranking.
About this data
Source: Energy and Water Data Disclosure (Local Law 84 (LL84)), as published October 28, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “New York City building energy benchmarking”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/new-york-city (data as of October 28, 2026).