UNIVERSITY HOUSE
Multifamily HR (10+) in Seattle, WA · 4700 12TH AVE NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 47.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 47 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 793,624 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,822 therms |
| Gross floor area | 72,831 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:27416:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 53 | +6 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 47 | +3 | 49.4 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 44 | -20 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 64 | -10 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | +13 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 61 | ±0 | 38.9 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 61 | -2 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 63 | -9 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | +50 | 34.0 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 22 | 34.8 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 4700 12TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.66341, -122.31490
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is UNIVERSITY HOUSE's energy grade?
UNIVERSITY HOUSE scores 53 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does UNIVERSITY HOUSE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 47.1 kBtu/ft² (117.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 72,831 sq ft, including 793,624 kWh of electricity and 5,822 therms of natural gas.
What are UNIVERSITY HOUSE's carbon emissions?
UNIVERSITY HOUSE reported 47 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.6 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:27416:2024.