Hillcrest Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1616 E HOWELL ST · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 34.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 14 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 74,218 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,348 therms |
| Gross floor area | 27,504 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24743:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 100 | 17.7 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e | |
| 2024 | — | — | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | |
| 2022 | — | — | 2 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | 78 | -1 | 49.2 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | +4 | 45.6 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | +27 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 48 | -37 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 85 | -4 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | -8 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 97 | 41.8 kBtu/ft² | 52 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
- 1616 E HOWELL ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61782, -122.31052
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcrest Apts's energy grade?
Hillcrest Apts scores 100 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 Hillcrest Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 17.7 kBtu/ft² (34.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 27,504 sq ft, including 74,218 kWh of electricity and 2,348 therms of natural gas.
What are Hillcrest Apts's carbon emissions?
Hillcrest Apts reported 14 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:24743:2025.