Academy Gardens - 521 Commonwealth Ave
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 521 Commonwealth Ave · 10473
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 35 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 112.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 144.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 322 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 207,568 kWh |
| Natural gas | 45,311 therms |
| Water use | 4,728 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 46,680 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:22005490:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 35 | -33 | 112.2 kBtu/ft² | 322 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 68 | -9 | 92.1 kBtu/ft² | 253 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | 90.0 kBtu/ft² | 237 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
- 521 Commonwealth Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10473
- Coordinates
- 40.81527, -73.86441
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Academy Gardens - 521 Commonwealth Ave's energy grade?
Academy Gardens - 521 Commonwealth Ave scores 35 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 - 521 Commonwealth Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 112.2 kBtu/ft² (144.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 46,680 sq ft, including 207,568 kWh of electricity and 45,311 therms of natural gas.
What are Academy Gardens - 521 Commonwealth Ave's carbon emissions?
Academy Gardens - 521 Commonwealth Ave reported 322 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.9 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:22005490:2024.