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255 79th St, 11209

Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 255 79 ST · 11209

ENERGY STAR score
82
band B · 2024
Site EUI
71.0
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
266
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
4.4
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
59,868
sq ft
Year built
1928
vintage
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Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score82 (band B)
Site EUI71.0 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI93.5 kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions266 tCO₂e
GHG intensity4.4 kgCO₂e/ft²
Electricity189,483 kWh
Natural gas36,064 therms
Water use3,190 kgal
Gross floor area59,868 sq ft
Source recordnyc:4403920:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest82+171.0 kBtu/ft²266 tCO₂e
202381-170.1 kBtu/ft²260 tCO₂e
20228276.4 kBtu/ft²265 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.

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Ownership

No owner listed in the disclosure.

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Location

Address
255 79 ST
State
New York
ZIP
11209
Coordinates
40.62887, -74.03021

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 255 79th St, 11209's energy grade?

255 79th St, 11209 scores 82 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 255 79th St, 11209 use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 71.0 kBtu/ft² (93.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,868 sq ft, including 189,483 kWh of electricity and 36,064 therms of natural gas.

What are 255 79th St, 11209's carbon emissions?

255 79th St, 11209 reported 266 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.4 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:4403920:2024.