SW - 542 East 79th St
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 542 East 79th Street · 10021
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 83.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 196 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 488,647 kWh |
| Natural gas | 700 therms |
| Water use | 3,606 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 56,984 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2669011:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 99 | ±0 | 30.5 kBtu/ft² | 196 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 99 | +3 | 29.6 kBtu/ft² | 179 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | 36.1 kBtu/ft² | 172 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
- 542 East 79th Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10021
- Coordinates
- 40.77036, -73.94803
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
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- Weill Cornell Medical Centerscore —
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Other - Specialty Hospital · 1,208,625 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is SW - 542 East 79th St's energy grade?
SW - 542 East 79th St scores 99 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 SW - 542 East 79th St use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.5 kBtu/ft² (83.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 56,984 sq ft, including 488,647 kWh of electricity and 700 therms of natural gas.
What are SW - 542 East 79th St's carbon emissions?
SW - 542 East 79th St reported 196 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.4 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:2669011:2024.