138 East 38th Street
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10016
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 81.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 127.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 286 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 341,760 kWh |
| Natural gas | 28,515 therms |
| Water use | 5,153 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 49,198 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:19508866:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | -8 | 81.7 kBtu/ft² | 286 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -1 | 79.1 kBtu/ft² | 252 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 247 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
- 138 East 38th Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10016
- Coordinates
- 40.74885, -73.97773
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 138 East 38th Street's energy grade?
138 East 38th Street scores 85 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 138 East 38th Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 81.7 kBtu/ft² (127.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 49,198 sq ft, including 341,760 kWh of electricity and 28,515 therms of natural gas.
What are 138 East 38th Street's carbon emissions?
138 East 38th Street reported 286 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.8 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:19508866:2024.