Crest Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1718 MELROSE AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 83.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 299,512 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 54,224 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:25619:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 97 | +2 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | +7 | 32.0 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +1 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | ±0 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +5 | 35.7 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | -3 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 85 | ±0 | 35.7 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 85 | +4 | 35.6 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 81 | +15 | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | +6 | 38.8 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 60 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 8 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
- 1718 MELROSE AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61759, -122.32759
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Crest Apartments's energy grade?
Crest Apartments 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 Crest Apartments use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 29.9 kBtu/ft² (83.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 54,224 sq ft, including 299,512 kWh of electricity.
What are Crest Apartments's carbon emissions?
Crest Apartments reported 6 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:25619:2025.