The Observatory Place
Multifamily Housing in New York City, NY · 2019 1 Avenue · 10029
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 39 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 74.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 119.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 241 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 306,223 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,657 therms |
| Water use | 1,705 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 44,276 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:10070311:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 39 | +27 | 74.8 kBtu/ft² | 241 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 12 | -1 | 97.9 kBtu/ft² | 256 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 13 | 100.3 kBtu/ft² | 234 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
- 2019 1 Avenue
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10029
- Coordinates
- 40.78842, -73.94096
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Observatory Place's energy grade?
The Observatory Place scores 39 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — 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 Observatory Place use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 74.8 kBtu/ft² (119.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 44,276 sq ft, including 306,223 kWh of electricity and 22,657 therms of natural gas.
What are The Observatory Place's carbon emissions?
The Observatory Place reported 241 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.4 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:10070311:2024.