Distribution Center buildings in New York City
234 distribution center buildings benchmarked under Local Law 84 (LL84), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
234 distribution center buildings in New York City disclose their energy use under Local Law 84 (LL84), 0% of the city's 48,310 benchmarked buildings and its 16th-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 52 (median 55) and a site EUI of 45.1 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is MBD 999 East 149th Street 104, at 100.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBD 999 East 149th Street 104 | A100 | 0.6 kBtu/ft² | 140,608 sq ft |
| 530 Cozine Avenue - data | A100 | 1.6 kBtu/ft² | 130,000 sq ft |
| Howard Warehouse | A100 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 108,214 sq ft |
| Main Building - 4437277 | A100 | 2.0 kBtu/ft² | 71,843 sq ft |
| PCQ72002 (145-99 226th St) | A100 | 0.8 kBtu/ft² | 54,000 sq ft |
| AVERY GROUP LLC | A100 | 4.2 kBtu/ft² | 51,194 sq ft |
| 16 Rewe Street LLC | A100 | 0.1 kBtu/ft² | 46,500 sq ft |
| Steel Equities - 395 Johnson Avenue | A100 | 1.6 kBtu/ft² | 44,660 sq ft |
| 16 Rewe Street LLC | A100 | 1.7 kBtu/ft² | 43,875 sq ft |
| Kale Associates - 5665 Rust Street | A100 | 0.8 kBtu/ft² | 34,085 sq ft |
| 4322 36th Street | A100 | 0.0 kBtu/ft² | 31,500 sq ft |
| 80 Richards Street | A99 | 1.8 kBtu/ft² | 172,670 sq ft |
| KND: 52-01 Flushing Ave | A99 | 4.0 kBtu/ft² | 157,000 sq ft |
| 2415 E Tremont Avenue | A99 | 4.5 kBtu/ft² | 26,430 sq ft |
| 57-65 48 STREET | A98 | 8.3 kBtu/ft² | 114,500 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS INC (NY) : 325 WEST HOUSTON STREET | D1 | 141.5 kBtu/ft² | 256,764 sq ft |
| UPS INC (NY) : 136-40 Springfield Boulevard | D1 | 125.1 kBtu/ft² | 78,944 sq ft |
| 535 Zerega Avenue | D1 | 178.6 kBtu/ft² | 69,486 sq ft |
| NYC00705 - Queens Logistics Ctr 3 (48-00 Grand Avenue) | D1 | 165.7 kBtu/ft² | 60,407 sq ft |
| 4800 Grand Ave, Flushing, NY 11378 | D1 | 184.7 kBtu/ft² | 56,725 sq ft |
| 33-50 12th Street (Old) | D1 | 146.8 kBtu/ft² | 29,650 sq ft |
| NYC00708 - Brooklyn Logistics Center 5 | D1 | 142.4 kBtu/ft² | 25,315 sq ft |
| 56-17 56th Drive - 24577 | D2 | 60.8 kBtu/ft² | 64,900 sq ft |
| Fed Ex - 24-25 Brooklyn Queens Expy | D2 | 88.1 kBtu/ft² | 54,634 sq ft |
| LONGLAF REALTY LLC | D2 | 43.5 kBtu/ft² | 25,200 sq ft |
| 1157 E. 156 STREET LLC | D2 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 25,000 sq ft |
| UPS North Atlantic District: 545 Brush Avenue | D3 | 95.5 kBtu/ft² | 83,032 sq ft |
| 333 North Henry Street | D3 | 73.2 kBtu/ft² | 64,808 sq ft |
| Brick Property Management : 2-15 26 AVENUE | D3 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 57,566 sq ft |
| 33-50 12th Street AKA 33-55 11th Street | D3 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 29,650 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Lot 3 | D48 | 50.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,321,376 sq ft |
| Staten Island Lot 4 | B71 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² | 975,000 sq ft |
| Staten Island - 052 | B82 | 21.8 kBtu/ft² | 970,000 sq ft |
| ConEd Astoria Complex Service Center | D41 | 90.6 kBtu/ft² | 497,653 sq ft |
| 2505 Bruckner Blvd | D13 | 50.1 kBtu/ft² | 488,416 sq ft |
| 640 Columbia | D48 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 478,268 sq ft |
| UPS INC (NY) : 50-02 55 AVENUE | D12 | 66.7 kBtu/ft² | 457,750 sq ft |
| Staten Island Lot 2 | C61 | 46.5 kBtu/ft² | 450,000 sq ft |
| 46-06 57th Ave | D34 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 362,474 sq ft |
| Coca Cola Queens Distribution Facility | A97 | 9.3 kBtu/ft² | 320,828 sq ft |
How do New York City's distribution center buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 52 is about 17% below the citywide average of 63. Average site EUI is 45.1 kBtu/ft², about 41% below the city's 77.0 kBtu/ft² across all property types. Emissions intensity averages 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft², about 39% below the citywide 5.7. 29% of the scored distribution center buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 83,007 tCO₂e in their latest years, 0% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do New York City's distribution center buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 4,082 distribution center buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 65 and a site EUI of 24.2 kBtu/ft². New York City has the 2nd-most distribution center buildings of the 11 jurisdictions with at least 25. By average ENERGY STAR score it ranks 8th of 9; California leads at 67.
How big and how old are New York City's distribution center buildings?
The average distribution center building here has 105,336 sq ft of floor area, roughly in line with the citywide average of 111,236 sq ft. Together they cover 24.6 million square feet. The average year built is 1963, against 1953 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is Staten Island Lot 3, at 2,321,376 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are New York City's distribution center buildings?
The 234 benchmarked distribution center buildings in New York City average an ENERGY STAR score of 52 and a site energy-use intensity of 45.1 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under Local Law 84 (LL84).
Which distribution center building in New York City has the best energy grade?
MBD 999 East 149th Street 104 leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100 across 140,608 sq ft.
How many distribution center buildings in New York City could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
29% of the 201 scored distribution center buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest distribution center building in New York City?
Staten Island Lot 3, with 2,321,376 sq ft of gross floor area in its latest disclosure.
About this data
Source: Energy and Water Data Disclosure (Local Law 84 (LL84)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Distribution Center buildings in New York City”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/new-york-city/type/distribution-center (data as of October 2, 2026).