Helen V
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1321 E UNION ST · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 56 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 48.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 107.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 25 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 230,384 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,989 therms |
| Gross floor area | 24,316 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22066:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 56 | +16 | 48.7 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 40 | +11 | 54.5 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 29 | -1 | 59.2 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 30 | +4 | 61.0 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 26 | -4 | 62.7 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 30 | -14 | 62.0 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 44 | -1 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 45 | -4 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 49 | +4 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 45 | -9 | 61.1 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 54 | 56.5 kBtu/ft² | 29 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
- 1321 E UNION ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61239, -122.31447
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Helen V's energy grade?
Helen V scores 56 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Helen V use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 48.7 kBtu/ft² (107.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 24,316 sq ft, including 230,384 kWh of electricity and 3,989 therms of natural gas.
What are Helen V's carbon emissions?
Helen V reported 25 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.2 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:22066:2025.