Benchmarking Group - 70
K-12 School in New York City, NY · 279 West 70th St · 10023
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 297 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 386,260 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,105 therms |
| Gross floor area | 106,141 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:21354950:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 95 | +2 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 297 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | +2 | 35.4 kBtu/ft² | 304 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 91 | 42.1 kBtu/ft² | 319 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
- 279 West 70th St
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10023
- Coordinates
- 40.77820, -73.98476
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benchmarking Group - 70's energy grade?
Benchmarking Group - 70 scores 95 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 - 70 use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.4 kBtu/ft² (59.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 106,141 sq ft, including 386,260 kWh of electricity and 2,105 therms of natural gas.
What are Benchmarking Group - 70's carbon emissions?
Benchmarking Group - 70 reported 297 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:21354950:2024.