Stuart Brodsky News Today

Hudson Yards promised to be one of the most efficient sustainable neighborhoods in the U.S. But public energy consumption data tracked by the city shows many green-certified properties in the neighborhood are failing to outperform similar buildings nationwide.

Local Law 97 promises to reduce carbon emissions and create a more energy efficient city. But environmentalists warn that the current rules create a loophole for landlords, especially those that own office properties, to simply buy their way out of complying.

At the center of the debate is One Bryant Park.