685 First Ave
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 10016
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 48.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 85.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,089 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 4,644,656 kWh |
| Natural gas | 238,272 therms |
| Gross floor area | 814,037 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:33964687:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -18 | 48.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,089 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 96 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,217 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 685 First Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10016
- Coordinates
- 40.74702, -73.97117
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 685 First Ave's energy grade?
685 First Ave scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 685 First Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 48.7 kBtu/ft² (85.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 814,037 sq ft, including 4,644,656 kWh of electricity and 238,272 therms of natural gas.
What are 685 First Ave's carbon emissions?
685 First Ave reported 3,089 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Energy and Water Data Disclosure disclosure, record nyc:33964687:2024.