Abyssinian Towers
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 50 West 131st Street · 10037
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 36 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 90.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 134.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 475 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 504,298 kWh |
| Natural gas | 52,162 therms |
| Gross floor area | 76,680 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:3129691:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 36 | -5 | 90.5 kBtu/ft² | 475 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 41 | +2 | 83.5 kBtu/ft² | 439 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 39 | 91.9 kBtu/ft² | 431 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
- 50 West 131st Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10037
- Coordinates
- 40.81086, -73.94107
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abyssinian Towers's energy grade?
Abyssinian Towers scores 36 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 Abyssinian Towers use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 90.5 kBtu/ft² (134.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 76,680 sq ft, including 504,298 kWh of electricity and 52,162 therms of natural gas.
What are Abyssinian Towers's carbon emissions?
Abyssinian Towers reported 475 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.2 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:3129691:2024.