Founders Hall
Residence Hall/Dormitory in New York City, NY · 120 East 12 Street · 10003
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 79 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 51.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 104.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 857 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,603,960 kWh |
| Natural gas | 42,703 therms |
| Water use | 5,519 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 189,845 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2706312:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 79 | -1 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 857 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | ±0 | 50.0 kBtu/ft² | 793 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 737 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
- 120 East 12 Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10003
- Coordinates
- 40.73242, -73.98926
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Founders Hall's energy grade?
Founders Hall scores 79 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 Founders Hall use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 51.3 kBtu/ft² (104.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 189,845 sq ft, including 1,603,960 kWh of electricity and 42,703 therms of natural gas.
What are Founders Hall's carbon emissions?
Founders Hall reported 857 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.5 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:2706312:2024.