THE MODERN
Mixed Use Property in Seattle, WA · 2031 3RD AVE · 98121
At a glance
THE MODERN is a 554,685-square-foot mixed use property building at 2031 3RD AVE in Seattle, Washington, built in 2018. In its 2024 Seattle benchmarking disclosure it reported a site energy-use intensity of 29.0 kBtu/ft² and 256 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 29.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 68.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 256 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,183,163 kWh |
| Natural gas | 36,420 therms |
| Gross floor area | 554,685 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50643:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | — | 29.0 kBtu/ft² | 256 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 308 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 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
- 2031 3RD AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61282, -122.34223
Within ~1 km
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How does THE MODERN compare with other mixed use property buildings in Seattle?
The latest disclosures cover 157 mixed use property buildings in Seattle, out of 3,871 buildings citywide. Its site EUI of 29.0 kBtu/ft² is about 58% below the average of 68.7 kBtu/ft² — it uses less energy per square foot than the typical building in that group. Its emissions intensity of 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² is about 64% below the group average of 1.4 kgCO₂e/ft².
At 554,685 sq ft, it is about 235% above the average floor area of 165,352 sq ft for those buildings. It was built in 2018, 50 years later than the group's average year built (1968). Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers, the 1,212 mixed use property buildings average an ENERGY STAR score of 69 and a site EUI of 79.8 kBtu/ft².
How has THE MODERN's energy performance changed over time?
BuildingCensus holds 3 Seattle disclosures for THE MODERN, covering report years 2022–2024. Site EUI moved from 30.9 kBtu/ft² (2023) to 29.0 kBtu/ft² (2024), a 6% decrease. Reported emissions went from 38 tCO₂e to 256 tCO₂e over the same span (up 577%).
What does a site EUI of 29.0 kBtu/ft² mean?
Site energy-use intensity (EUI) is the energy a building uses on site in a year divided by its floor area, in thousand Btu per square foot — lower is more efficient. THE MODERN's 29.0 kBtu/ft² across 554,685 sq ft works out to about 16.1 billion Btu (4,714 MWh-equivalent) in 2024. Its source EUI of 68.4 kBtu/ft² also counts the energy lost generating and delivering that power, which is why it is higher. The disclosure also reports 3,183,163 kWh of electricity and 36,420 therms of natural gas for the year.
Which law requires THE MODERN to report its energy use?
THE MODERN reports under the Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920), the legal basis of Seattle's Building Energy Benchmarking program, which publishes each covered building's annual benchmarking results. The record shown here is the report-year 2024 disclosure (source record seattle:50643:2024). 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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Frequently asked questions
What is THE MODERN's energy grade?
THE MODERN did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2024 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 29.0 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does THE MODERN use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 29.0 kBtu/ft² (68.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 554,685 sq ft, including 3,183,163 kWh of electricity and 36,420 therms of natural gas.
What are THE MODERN's carbon emissions?
THE MODERN reported 256 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024.
Where is THE MODERN?
THE MODERN is at 2031 3RD AVE, in Seattle, Washington 98121. Its coordinates are 47.61282, -122.34223 (latitude, longitude), as published in the Building Energy Benchmarking file.
How big is THE MODERN and when was it built?
THE MODERN has 554,685 sq ft of gross floor area, as reported in its 2024 disclosure. The disclosure lists 2018 as its year built. It is classed as mixed use property.
Is THE MODERN covered by the Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)?
Yes — it appears in the 2024 Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, which lists the buildings reporting under the Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920).
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About this data
Source: Building Energy Benchmarking (Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “THE MODERN, Seattle, Washington — 2024 benchmarking disclosure”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/seattle/the-modern-3e3d86e1 (data as of October 2, 2026).