ESRT - Empire State Building
Office in New York City, NY · 338 5 AVENUE · 10118
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 61.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 132.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 16,678 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 30,849,801 kWh |
| Natural gas | 54,699 therms |
| Water use | 39,408 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 2,852,257 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:4398177:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -1 | 61.4 kBtu/ft² | 16,678 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 79 | -1 | 59.4 kBtu/ft² | 15,470 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | 64.4 kBtu/ft² | 14,048 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
- 338 5 AVENUE
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10118
- Coordinates
- 40.74788, -73.98498
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ESRT - Empire State Building's energy grade?
ESRT - Empire State Building scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does ESRT - Empire State Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 61.4 kBtu/ft² (132.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 2,852,257 sq ft, including 30,849,801 kWh of electricity and 54,699 therms of natural gas.
What are ESRT - Empire State Building's carbon emissions?
ESRT - Empire State Building reported 16,678 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.8 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:4398177:2024.