242 West 38th Street
Office in New York City, NY · 10018
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 65.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 140 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 275,159 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,008 therms |
| Water use | 406 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 49,896 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:24222801:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | -1 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 140 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 95 | +2 | 30.3 kBtu/ft² | 121 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 93 | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 120 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
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 242 West 38th Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10018
- Coordinates
- 40.75405, -73.99007
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 242 West 38th Street's energy grade?
242 West 38th Street scores 94 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 242 West 38th Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.9 kBtu/ft² (65.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 49,896 sq ft, including 275,159 kWh of electricity and 6,008 therms of natural gas.
What are 242 West 38th Street's carbon emissions?
242 West 38th Street reported 140 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.8 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:24222801:2024.