251 West 81st Street
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10024
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 83 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 60.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 92.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 252 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 283,568 kWh |
| Natural gas | 26,493 therms |
| Water use | 2,226 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 59,354 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2609754:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 83 | -6 | 60.9 kBtu/ft² | 252 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | +11 | 55.8 kBtu/ft² | 224 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 78 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 243 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
- 251 West 81st Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10024
- Coordinates
- 40.78535, -73.97944
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 251 West 81st Street's energy grade?
251 West 81st Street scores 83 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 251 West 81st Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 60.9 kBtu/ft² (92.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,354 sq ft, including 283,568 kWh of electricity and 26,493 therms of natural gas.
What are 251 West 81st Street's carbon emissions?
251 West 81st Street reported 252 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 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:2609754:2024.