Forde Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 4231 12TH AVE NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 71 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 29.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 82.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 182,222 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 24,492 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20251:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 71 | +10 | 29.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 61 | -9 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 70 | -21 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 91 | -8 | 24.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 99 | +17 | 18.9 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | -1 | 26.1 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 83 | +13 | 26.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 70 | -11 | 29.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 81 | +14 | 27.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 67 | -2 | 27.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 69 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 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
- 4231 12TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.65915, -122.31579
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forde Apartments's energy grade?
Forde Apartments scores 71 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Forde Apartments use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 29.4 kBtu/ft² (82.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 24,492 sq ft, including 182,222 kWh of electricity.
What are Forde Apartments's carbon emissions?
Forde Apartments reported 4 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:20251:2025.