Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 501 Commonwealth Ave · 10473
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 40 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 109.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 140.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 314 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 203,513 kWh |
| Natural gas | 44,070 therms |
| Water use | 4,796 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 46,680 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:22005372:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 40 | -43 | 109.3 kBtu/ft² | 314 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | -4 | 82.4 kBtu/ft² | 224 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | 83.6 kBtu/ft² | 218 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
- 501 Commonwealth Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10473
- Coordinates
- 40.81497, -73.86434
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave's energy grade?
Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave scores 40 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 Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 109.3 kBtu/ft² (140.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 46,680 sq ft, including 203,513 kWh of electricity and 44,070 therms of natural gas.
What are Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave's carbon emissions?
Academy Gardens - 501 Commonwealth Ave reported 314 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.7 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:22005372:2024.