Malabar Apt
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 170 MELROSE AVE E · 98102
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 31.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 87.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 215,952 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 23,727 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22929:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 78 | ±0 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 78 | +2 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 76 | +2 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | -3 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 77 | +10 | 32.2 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 67 | -7 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | +2 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 72 | +4 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 68 | +11 | 34.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 57 | -18 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 75 | 29.7 kBtu/ft² | 4 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
- 170 MELROSE AVE E
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.62037, -122.32768
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Malabar Apt's energy grade?
Malabar Apt scores 78 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 Malabar Apt use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 31.1 kBtu/ft² (87.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 23,727 sq ft, including 215,952 kWh of electricity.
What are Malabar Apt's carbon emissions?
Malabar Apt 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:22929:2025.