Forest City - 281 Union Ave
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 281 Union Ave · 11211
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 57 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 41.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 116.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 148 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 376,941 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 30,893 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:6770887:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 57 | -15 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 148 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | -3 | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² | 100 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
- 281 Union Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 11211
- Coordinates
- 40.70871, -73.95076
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forest City - 281 Union Ave's energy grade?
Forest City - 281 Union Ave scores 57 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Forest City - 281 Union Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 41.6 kBtu/ft² (116.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 30,893 sq ft, including 376,941 kWh of electricity.
What are Forest City - 281 Union Ave's carbon emissions?
Forest City - 281 Union Ave reported 148 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.8 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:6770887:2024.