279 West 117th Street
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 2170 8Th Avenue · 10026
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 41.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 68.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 636 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 859,018 kWh |
| Natural gas | 56,178 therms |
| Water use | 6,890 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 205,934 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:4389688:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 98 | +10 | 41.5 kBtu/ft² | 636 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +1 | 49.8 kBtu/ft² | 765 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 695 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
- 2170 8Th Avenue
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10026
- Coordinates
- 40.80519, -73.95479
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 279 West 117th Street's energy grade?
279 West 117th Street scores 98 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 279 West 117th Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 41.5 kBtu/ft² (68.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 205,934 sq ft, including 859,018 kWh of electricity and 56,178 therms of natural gas.
What are 279 West 117th Street's carbon emissions?
279 West 117th Street reported 636 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.1 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:4389688:2024.