500 West 159th Street
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10032
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 31 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 108.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 154.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 247 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 199,873 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,651 therms |
| Gross floor area | 27,607 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:6382692:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 31 | +10 | 108.7 kBtu/ft² | 247 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 21 | -69 | 125.3 kBtu/ft² | 275 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | 57.4 kBtu/ft² | 118 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
- 500 West 159th Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10032
- Coordinates
- 40.83423, -73.94142
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 500 West 159th Street's energy grade?
500 West 159th Street scores 31 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 500 West 159th Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 108.7 kBtu/ft² (154.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 27,607 sq ft, including 199,873 kWh of electricity and 1,651 therms of natural gas.
What are 500 West 159th Street's carbon emissions?
500 West 159th Street reported 247 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.9 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:6382692:2024.