The General Society Building
Office in New York City, NY · 20 West 44th Street · 10036
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 43.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 66.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 211 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 157,709 kWh |
| Water use | 160 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 63,361 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2815138:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 87 | -3 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 211 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | 40.5 kBtu/ft² | 203 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
- 20 West 44th Street
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10036
- Coordinates
- 40.75516, -73.98085
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The General Society Building's energy grade?
The General Society Building scores 87 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 The General Society Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 43.8 kBtu/ft² (66.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,361 sq ft, including 157,709 kWh of electricity.
What are The General Society Building's carbon emissions?
The General Society Building reported 211 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.3 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:2815138:2024.