261 Buffalo Ave
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 11213
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 38 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 71.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 103.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 240 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 236,801 kWh |
| Natural gas | 27,690 therms |
| Water use | 8,088 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 50,200 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:13557381:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 38 | +9 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 240 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 29 | -1 | 80.1 kBtu/ft² | 252 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 30 | 86.1 kBtu/ft² | 253 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
- 261 Buffalo Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 11213
- Coordinates
- 40.66999, -73.92543
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 261 Buffalo Ave's energy grade?
261 Buffalo Ave scores 38 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 261 Buffalo Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 71.3 kBtu/ft² (103.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 50,200 sq ft, including 236,801 kWh of electricity and 27,690 therms of natural gas.
What are 261 Buffalo Ave's carbon emissions?
261 Buffalo Ave reported 240 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.8 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:13557381:2024.