Benchmarking Group - 161
K-12 School in New York City, NY · 68-17 Austin St · 11375
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 32.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 56.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 421 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 580,763 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,001 therms |
| Water use | 2,375 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 148,139 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:21353942:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 93 | +5 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 421 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +2 | 41.5 kBtu/ft² | 511 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 570 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
- 68-17 Austin St
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 11375
- Coordinates
- 40.72271, -73.85170
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benchmarking Group - 161's energy grade?
Benchmarking Group - 161 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 Benchmarking Group - 161 use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 32.1 kBtu/ft² (56.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 148,139 sq ft, including 580,763 kWh of electricity and 6,001 therms of natural gas.
What are Benchmarking Group - 161's carbon emissions?
Benchmarking Group - 161 reported 421 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.8 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:21353942:2024.