Genesee Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 4431 M L KING JR WAY S · 98108
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 34.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 72.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 43 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 303,579 kWh |
| Natural gas | 7,117 therms |
| Gross floor area | 51,405 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22150:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 76 | +2 | 34.5 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 74 | -3 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 77 | -1 | 34.5 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 78 | -9 | 34.7 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +6 | 28.9 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | -3 | 28.2 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 84 | ±0 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 26 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 84 | +25 | 26.9 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 59 | +4 | 44.3 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 55 | -10 | 39.4 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 65 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 49 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
- 4431 M L KING JR WAY S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98108
- Coordinates
- 47.56294, -122.29524
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Genesee Apartments's energy grade?
Genesee Apartments scores 76 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 Genesee Apartments use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 34.5 kBtu/ft² (72.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 51,405 sq ft, including 303,579 kWh of electricity and 7,117 therms of natural gas.
What are Genesee Apartments's carbon emissions?
Genesee Apartments reported 43 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:22150:2025.