1261 Merriam Avenue
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10452
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 42.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 128 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 288,780 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,816 therms |
| Gross floor area | 72,727 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:33561620:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 100 | ±0 | 17.4 kBtu/ft² | 128 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 100 | 17.7 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Local Law 84 (LL84)
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.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1261 Merriam Avenue
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10452
- Coordinates
- 40.83958, -73.92634
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1261 Merriam Avenue's energy grade?
1261 Merriam Avenue scores 100 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 1261 Merriam Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 17.4 kBtu/ft² (42.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 72,727 sq ft, including 288,780 kWh of electricity and 2,816 therms of natural gas.
What are 1261 Merriam Avenue's carbon emissions?
1261 Merriam Avenue reported 128 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.8 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Energy and Water Data Disclosure disclosure, record nyc:33561620:2024.