NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET)
Office in New York City, NY · 231 WEST 40 STREET · 10018
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 56 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 102.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 188.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 12,399 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 18,746,450 kWh |
| Natural gas | 420,764 therms |
| Water use | 22,524 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,453,912 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2684811:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 56 | +1 | 102.0 kBtu/ft² | 12,399 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 55 | +3 | 103.2 kBtu/ft² | 12,062 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 52 | 101.9 kBtu/ft² | 10,486 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
- 231 WEST 40 STREET
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10018
- Coordinates
- 40.75519, -73.98892
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET)'s energy grade?
NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET) scores 56 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 NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 102.0 kBtu/ft² (188.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,453,912 sq ft, including 18,746,450 kWh of electricity and 420,764 therms of natural gas.
What are NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET)'s carbon emissions?
NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING (231 WEST 40 STREET) reported 12,399 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.5 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:2684811:2024.