LEED Certified hotels in New York City earning the base-level tier (50 to 59 points) from the U.S. Green Building Council appear on this page. All five properties below hold verified base-level LEED Certified status, confirmed against the USGBC project directory. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 stars, and guest ratings reach as high as 9.5.
What base-level LEED certification means
The U.S. Green Building Council awards LEED Certified status to buildings that score between 50 and 59 points across categories including energy efficiency, water use, indoor air quality, and sustainable materials. Base-level LEED Certified is the entry tier of the four-tier LEED system. Hotels at this tier have met a verified threshold of green building performance, but they score below the 60-point minimum required for LEED Silver. If you want hotels holding LEED Silver, Gold, or Platinum, we have separate pages for each of those tiers.
How we verified LEED Certified status for each hotel
Each hotel on this page was cross-referenced against the USGBC public project directory at usgbc.org/projects to confirm the exact certification level. Properties holding Silver, Gold, or Platinum were excluded from this list. Guest ratings come from verified post-stay reviews. Hotel operating status was checked against current brand and ownership records to confirm each property still operates under the listed name.
LEED Certified hotels in New York City compared
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Rating | Neighborhood | LEED Level | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Hotel New York | 4 | 9.4 | Midtown, near Bryant Park | LEED Certified | 2014 |
| 1 Hotel Central Park | 5 | 9.4 | Midtown, Central Park South corridor | LEED Certified | 2015 |
| Crosby Street Hotel | 5 | 9.5 | SoHo, Crosby Street | LEED Certified | 2010 |
| Conrad New York Downtown | 5 | 9.2 | Battery Park City, North End Ave | LEED Certified | 2012 |
| InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG | 4 | 8.4 | Midtown West, Times Square | LEED Certified | 2010 |
Tips for booking a LEED Certified hotel in New York City
- Ask the hotel directly for their LEED certificate number so you can look it up on usgbc.org/projects and confirm the exact tier.
- Base-level LEED Certified covers the 50 to 59 point range. If a higher green standard matters to you, check our LEED Silver and LEED Gold pages for New York City.
- Conrad New York Downtown sits in Battery Park City near the Hudson River waterfront, which puts it farther from Midtown than the other four properties. Factor in subway time if your meetings are above 34th Street.
- Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo holds the highest guest rating on this list at 9.5, making it a strong pick if both certification and guest experience matter to you.
What LEED certification means for your stay
A base-level LEED rating means the building was independently audited against the U.S. Green Building Council's energy, water, materials, and air-quality standards — a verified floor, not a marketing line. It speaks to construction more than daily operations, so it pairs well with asking about a hotel's linen, recycling, and EV-charging practices. To compare by other verified standards, see our Green Key certified hotels and eco-friendly boutique hotels.
The hotels
Archer Hotel New York
45 West 38th Street, New York
9.41,750 reviews
Archer Hotel New York holds base-level LEED Certified status from the USGBC, reflecting verified performance in energy, water, and materials across its 45 West 38th Street building.2 min walk to Bryant Park (B/D/F/M)
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1 Hotel Central Park
1414 Avenue of the Americas, New York
9.4699 reviews
1 Hotel Central Park holds base-level LEED Certified status and operates under the 1 Hotels brand, which publishes sustainability commitments covering reclaimed materials, plant-based amenities, and energy reduction targets across its portfolio.3 min walk to 57th Street (F)
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Crosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby Street, New York
9.5150 reviews
Crosby Street Hotel holds base-level LEED Certified status awarded by the USGBC, covering the building's performance in energy use, water efficiency, and material selection at its 79 Crosby Street location.4 min walk to Spring Street (6)
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Conrad New York Downtown
102 North End Avenue, New York
9.21,052 reviews
Conrad New York Downtown holds base-level LEED Certified status from the USGBC, with the building at 102 North End Avenue designed to meet verified thresholds in energy performance and water efficiency.10 min walk to Fulton Street (A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5)
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InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG
300 West 44th Street, New York
8.42,526 reviews
InterContinental New York Times Square holds base-level LEED Certified status from the USGBC, with the 300 West 44th Street building meeting verified standards in energy and water performance.4 min walk to 42nd Street Port Authority (A/C/E)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between LEED Certified and LEED Silver?＋
LEED Certified covers buildings that score between 50 and 59 points in the USGBC rating system. LEED Silver requires 60 to 79 points. Both tiers use the same scoring categories, including energy, water, materials, and indoor environment, but Silver properties have met a higher performance threshold. We have a separate page for LEED Silver hotels in New York City.
How do I confirm a hotel's LEED certification level before booking?＋
Go to usgbc.org/projects and search by the hotel's name or address. The project listing shows the exact certification level, the point score, and the year the certificate was awarded. If a hotel claims LEED status but does not appear in the directory, the certification cannot be verified.
Does LEED Certified mean the hotel is fully sustainable?＋
LEED Certified means the building met a verified minimum threshold of green building performance at the time of certification. It covers construction and systems performance, not ongoing operations. Some hotels pair LEED certification with operational programs like IHG Green Engage or brand-level sustainability commitments, but those are separate from the USGBC certification itself.
Are all five hotels on this page still operating under the same name?＋
All five properties were verified as operating under the listed names. Conrad New York Downtown operates under the Conrad Hotels and Resorts brand within the Hilton portfolio. InterContinental New York Times Square operates under the IHG brand. No closures or rebrands were identified for any of the five properties.
Which of these hotels is closest to Midtown business districts?＋
Archer Hotel New York at 45 West 38th Street sits two blocks from Bryant Park and the Sixth Avenue corridor, putting it within a 5-minute walk of most Midtown office buildings between 34th and 42nd Streets. InterContinental New York Times Square at 300 West 44th Street covers the northern edge of Midtown near the theater district. Conrad New York Downtown in Battery Park City is the farthest from Midtown, roughly 30 minutes by subway to Grand Central.
Do any of these hotels have pools?＋
1 Hotel Central Park at 1414 Avenue of the Americas includes a pool among its amenities. The other four properties on this list do not list a pool as a verified amenity.
