Mercedes Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 617 3RD AVE W · 98119
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 51.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 75.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 81 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 141,103 kWh |
| Natural gas | 15,472 therms |
| Gross floor area | 39,520 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23213:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 86 | +6 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 80 | +8 | 55.3 kBtu/ft² | 92 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | -27 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 63 | -2 | 64.4 kBtu/ft² | 112 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 65 | -3 | 65.3 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 68 | -2 | 62.6 kBtu/ft² | 109 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 70 | +2 | 66.7 kBtu/ft² | 117 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | -13 | 62.4 kBtu/ft² | 109 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 55.1 kBtu/ft² | 95 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
- 617 3RD AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.62540, -122.36112
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercedes Apts's energy grade?
Mercedes Apts scores 86 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 Mercedes Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 51.3 kBtu/ft² (75.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 39,520 sq ft, including 141,103 kWh of electricity and 15,472 therms of natural gas.
What are Mercedes Apts's carbon emissions?
Mercedes Apts reported 81 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.0 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:23213:2025.