Buena Vista
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1631 BOYLSTON AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 39.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 60.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 35 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 70,888 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,663 therms |
| Gross floor area | 22,800 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26252:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 97 | +1 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 96 | ±0 | 42.3 kBtu/ft² | 40 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 96 | -4 | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 100 | 14.0 kBtu/ft² | 1 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 87 | -2 | 53.4 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | -2 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 91 | +3 | 50.4 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | -5 | 57.4 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 93 | -1 | 49.6 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1631 BOYLSTON AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61618, -122.32376
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buena Vista's energy grade?
Buena Vista scores 97 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Buena Vista use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 39.8 kBtu/ft² (60.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 22,800 sq ft, including 70,888 kWh of electricity and 6,663 therms of natural gas.
What are Buena Vista's carbon emissions?
Buena Vista reported 35 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.6 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:26252:2025.