The Marlyn
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 3901 Cathedral Ave NW · 20016
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 55 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 74.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 126.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 410 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 679,496 kWh |
| Natural gas | 38,943 therms |
| Water use | 3,848 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 83,582 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM14845482:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 55 | -1 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 410 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 56 | -6 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 397 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 62 | +6 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 403 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 56 | -31 | 73.8 kBtu/ft² | 413 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 87 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 341 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
THE MARLYN CONDOMINIUM
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Location
- Address
- 3901 Cathedral Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20016
- Coordinates
- 38.92940, -77.07747
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Marlyn's energy grade?
The Marlyn scores 55 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Marlyn use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 74.3 kBtu/ft² (126.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 83,582 sq ft, including 679,496 kWh of electricity and 38,943 therms of natural gas.
What are The Marlyn's carbon emissions?
The Marlyn reported 410 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.9 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record dc:PM14845482:2024.