Lion Building
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 2525 16TH ST · 94110
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 27.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 77.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 262 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,343,675 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Gross floor area | 165,000 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:3966/001:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 87 | -6 | 27.8 kBtu/ft² | 262 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 93 | +2 | 24.9 kBtu/ft² | 272 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | 26.4 kBtu/ft² | 309 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | — | 18.4 kBtu/ft² | 191 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 27.3 kBtu/ft² | 307 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 21.7 kBtu/ft² | 244 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | — | 23.0 kBtu/ft² | 262 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | 18.3 kBtu/ft² | 198 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | 14.1 kBtu/ft² | 152 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
- 2525 16TH ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94110
- Coordinates
- 37.76512, -122.41190
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lion Building's energy grade?
Lion Building scores 87 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 Lion Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 27.8 kBtu/ft² (77.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 165,000 sq ft, including 1,343,675 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Lion Building's carbon emissions?
Lion Building reported 262 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.6 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance disclosure, record sf:3966/001:2025.