Pre-school/Daycare buildings in New York City
185 pre-school/daycare buildings benchmarked under Local Law 84 (LL84), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
185 pre-school/daycare 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 21st-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 74 (median 74) and a site EUI of 54.3 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is YESHIVA YALDEI YISROEL, at 74.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA YALDEI YISROEL | B74 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 39,310 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA YALDEI YISROEL | B74 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 39,310 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Bay: 3495 Nostrand Ave. | –— | 90.4 kBtu/ft² | 81,320 sq ft |
| CRE: 185 Marcy Ave | –— | 52.9 kBtu/ft² | 61,445 sq ft |
| East Side 180 LLC | –— | 21.7 kBtu/ft² | 56,500 sq ft |
| 100-02 ROCKAWAY BLVD 26 LLC | –— | 94.0 kBtu/ft² | 54,150 sq ft |
| 156-45 84th Street | –— | 73.2 kBtu/ft² | 52,885 sq ft |
| 423 East 138 Street | –— | 158.9 kBtu/ft² | 51,614 sq ft |
| ADAPT - 281 Port Richmond Ave | –— | 70.2 kBtu/ft² | 49,737 sq ft |
| J-CAP | –— | 90.6 kBtu/ft² | 49,668 sq ft |
| ACS_41_Lutheran Social Services of NY | –— | 6.4 kBtu/ft² | 47,840 sq ft |
| ACS_151_Lutheran Social Services of NY | –— | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 47,804 sq ft |
How do New York City's pre-school/daycare buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 74 is about 18% above the citywide average of 63. Average site EUI is 54.3 kBtu/ft², about 29% below the city's 77.0 kBtu/ft² across all property types. Emissions intensity averages 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft², about 16% below the citywide 5.7. 0% of the scored pre-school/daycare buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 24,181 tCO₂e in their latest years, 0% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do New York City's pre-school/daycare buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 229 pre-school/daycare buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 74 and a site EUI of 55.4 kBtu/ft².
How big and how old are New York City's pre-school/daycare buildings?
The average pre-school/daycare building here has 27,378 sq ft of floor area, about 75% below the citywide average of 111,236 sq ft. Together they cover 5.1 million square feet. The average year built is 1966, against 1953 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is Kings Bay: 3495 Nostrand Ave., at 81,320 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are New York City's pre-school/daycare buildings?
The 185 benchmarked pre-school/daycare buildings in New York City average an ENERGY STAR score of 74 and a site energy-use intensity of 54.3 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under Local Law 84 (LL84).
Which pre-school/daycare building in New York City has the best energy grade?
YESHIVA YALDEI YISROEL leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 74 across 39,310 sq ft.
How many pre-school/daycare buildings in New York City could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
0% of the 1 scored pre-school/daycare buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest pre-school/daycare building in New York City?
Kings Bay: 3495 Nostrand Ave., with 81,320 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, “Pre-school/Daycare buildings in New York City”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/new-york-city/type/pre-school-daycare (data as of October 2, 2026).