University West Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 4544 7TH AVE NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 46 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 47.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 122.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 41 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 960,127 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,457 therms |
| Gross floor area | 78,600 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26390:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 46 | +3 | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 43 | -5 | 48.6 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 48 | +7 | 47.8 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 41 | +3 | 51.1 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 38 | -6 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 44 | -8 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 52 | +8 | 46.7 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 44 | -2 | 49.1 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 46 | +5 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 41 | +27 | 46.3 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 14 | 44.9 kBtu/ft² | 49 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
- 4544 7TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.66240, -122.32038
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is University West Apts's energy grade?
University West Apts scores 46 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does University West Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 47.3 kBtu/ft² (122.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 78,600 sq ft, including 960,127 kWh of electricity and 4,457 therms of natural gas.
What are University West Apts's carbon emissions?
University West Apts reported 41 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:26390:2025.