491 Gerard Avenue
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10451
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 49.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 81.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 591 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 782,824 kWh |
| Natural gas | 53,410 therms |
| Water use | 20,694 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 161,524 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:9988637:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 91 | -2 | 49.6 kBtu/ft² | 591 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -2 | 47.0 kBtu/ft² | 539 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 95 | 49.0 kBtu/ft² | 488 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
- 491 Gerard Avenue
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10451
- Coordinates
- 40.81829, -73.92953
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 491 Gerard Avenue's energy grade?
491 Gerard Avenue scores 91 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 491 Gerard Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 49.6 kBtu/ft² (81.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 161,524 sq ft, including 782,824 kWh of electricity and 53,410 therms of natural gas.
What are 491 Gerard Avenue's carbon emissions?
491 Gerard Avenue reported 591 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.7 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:9988637:2024.