UNICEF HOUSE
Office in New York City, NY · 3 UN Plaza · 10017
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 70.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 175.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,553 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,450,592 kWh |
| Water use | 6,154 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 208,203 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2054784:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 88 | +87 | 70.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,553 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 1 | -85 | 13065.3 kBtu/ft² | 181,055 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | 84.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,356 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
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 3 UN Plaza
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10017
- Coordinates
- 40.75062, -73.97012
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is UNICEF HOUSE's energy grade?
UNICEF HOUSE scores 88 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 UNICEF HOUSE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 70.9 kBtu/ft² (175.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 208,203 sq ft, including 3,450,592 kWh of electricity.
What are UNICEF HOUSE's carbon emissions?
UNICEF HOUSE reported 1,553 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.5 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:2054784:2024.