540 W 26th St
K-12 School in New York City, NY · 10001
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 64.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 163.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,128 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,633,596 kWh |
| Natural gas | 17,732 therms |
| Water use | 2,310 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 165,821 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:10836309:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 93 | -1 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,128 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 94 | ±0 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 998 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 881 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
- 540 W 26th St
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10001
- Coordinates
- 40.75020, -74.00425
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 540 W 26th St's energy grade?
540 W 26th St scores 93 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 540 W 26th St use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 64.9 kBtu/ft² (163.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 165,821 sq ft, including 2,633,596 kWh of electricity and 17,732 therms of natural gas.
What are 540 W 26th St's carbon emissions?
540 W 26th St reported 1,128 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.8 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:10836309:2024.