Qualman Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1421 15TH AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 55 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 70.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 87.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 81 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 58,237 kWh |
| Natural gas | 15,841 therms |
| Gross floor area | 25,248 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20710:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 55 | +2 | 70.6 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 53 | +10 | 71.4 kBtu/ft² | 86 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 43 | +13 | 76.7 kBtu/ft² | 93 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 30 | -14 | 89.8 kBtu/ft² | 111 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 44 | -7 | 78.0 kBtu/ft² | 95 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 51 | +2 | 70.3 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 49 | -37 | 73.1 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 86 | +45 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 41 | -1 | 82.4 kBtu/ft² | 99 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 42 | -5 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 47 | 71.7 kBtu/ft² | 86 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
- 1421 15TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61359, -122.31337
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Qualman Apts's energy grade?
Qualman Apts scores 55 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 Qualman Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 70.6 kBtu/ft² (87.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 25,248 sq ft, including 58,237 kWh of electricity and 15,841 therms of natural gas.
What are Qualman Apts's carbon emissions?
Qualman Apts reported 81 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.2 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:20710:2025.