The Seneca Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1214 BOYLSTON AVE · 98101
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 79 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 33.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 93.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 214,711 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 32,870 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21357:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 79 | +8 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 71 | +6 | 35.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 65 | +2 | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 63 | +2 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 61 | -27 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | +9 | 30.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 79 | +13 | 33.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 66 | -20 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 86 | +46 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 40 | -2 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 42 | 39.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1214 BOYLSTON AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61266, -122.32320
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Seneca Apartments's energy grade?
The Seneca Apartments scores 79 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 The Seneca Apartments use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 33.5 kBtu/ft² (93.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 32,870 sq ft, including 214,711 kWh of electricity.
What are The Seneca Apartments's carbon emissions?
The Seneca Apartments 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:21357:2025.