Josephinum
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1902 2ND AVE · 98101
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 69 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 67.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 113.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 580 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 882,564 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,153 therms |
| Gross floor area | 148,219 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21096:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 69 | -26 | 67.9 kBtu/ft² | 580 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | +2 | 42.4 kBtu/ft² | 288 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | 47.0 kBtu/ft² | 329 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | 290 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | 93 | ±0 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 325 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 333 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | 306 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | 72 | +4 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 317 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 68 | +1 | 59.7 kBtu/ft² | 334 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 67 | -1 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 317 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 68 | 58.0 kBtu/ft² | 331 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
- 1902 2ND AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61117, -122.34044
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Josephinum's energy grade?
Josephinum scores 69 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 Josephinum use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 67.9 kBtu/ft² (113.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 148,219 sq ft, including 882,564 kWh of electricity and 3,153 therms of natural gas.
What are Josephinum's carbon emissions?
Josephinum reported 580 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.9 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:21096:2025.