Samaki Commons
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 3908 S KENYON ST · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 36.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 76.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 34 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 238,303 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,580 therms |
| Gross floor area | 37,361 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:27033:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 93 | +5 | 36.7 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 88 | +2 | 39.1 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | +2 | 41.4 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 84 | -12 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | +14 | 27.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +20 | 42.2 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 62 | +5 | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 57 | ±0 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 57 | -4 | 42.5 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 61 | -5 | 37.9 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 66 | 37.3 kBtu/ft² | 41 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
- 3908 S KENYON ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.53223, -122.28269
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Samaki Commons's energy grade?
Samaki Commons scores 93 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 Samaki Commons use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 36.7 kBtu/ft² (76.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 37,361 sq ft, including 238,303 kWh of electricity and 5,580 therms of natural gas.
What are Samaki Commons's carbon emissions?
Samaki Commons reported 34 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:27033:2025.