256 FRONT ST
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 94111
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 27.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 58.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 156 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 490,614 kWh |
| Natural gas | 11,424 therms |
| Gross floor area | 109,617 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:0236/018:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 97 | +3 | 27.8 kBtu/ft² | 156 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 94 | +15 | 34.6 kBtu/ft² | 216 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 79 | +3 | 51.0 kBtu/ft² | 319 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | -1 | 46.0 kBtu/ft² | 284 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 77 | 44.9 kBtu/ft² | 251 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 49.1 kBtu/ft² | 297 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 60 | +49 | 57.7 kBtu/ft² | 347 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 11 | +3 | 60.9 kBtu/ft² | 371 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 8 | -1 | 120.6 kBtu/ft² | 544 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 9 | +2 | 111.9 kBtu/ft² | 581 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 7 | -5 | 119.0 kBtu/ft² | 581 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 12 | ±0 | 107.7 kBtu/ft² | 521 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 12 | +1 | 113.7 kBtu/ft² | 579 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 11 | 116.3 kBtu/ft² | 555 tCO₂e | |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Compliance context
SF Environment Code Chapter 20
San Francisco's ordinance requires annual benchmarking for commercial buildings over 10,000 sq ft, with administrative penalties for buildings that fail to report.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 256 FRONT ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94111
- Coordinates
- 37.79414, -122.39858
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 256 FRONT ST's energy grade?
256 FRONT ST scores 97 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 San Francisco disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 256 FRONT ST use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 27.8 kBtu/ft² (58.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 109,617 sq ft, including 490,614 kWh of electricity and 11,424 therms of natural gas.
What are 256 FRONT ST's carbon emissions?
256 FRONT ST reported 156 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.5 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. San Francisco's ordinance requires annual benchmarking for commercial buildings over 10,000 sq ft, with administrative penalties for buildings that fail to report.
Dataset updated . Source: Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance disclosure, record sf:0236/018:2025.