URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue
Office in New York City, NY · 579 Fifth Avenue · 10017
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 45.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 120.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 655 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,572,525 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 2,621 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 130,715 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:2475329:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | -4 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 655 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | +4 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 575 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 85 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 565 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
- 579 Fifth Avenue
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10017
- Coordinates
- 40.75657, -73.97810
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue's energy grade?
URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue scores 85 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 URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 45.3 kBtu/ft² (120.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 130,715 sq ft, including 1,572,525 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue's carbon emissions?
URA Group - 579 Fifth Avenue reported 655 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.0 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:2475329:2024.