Get accurate insight into your home’s past or present property value with the help of a certified property appraisal expert, born and raised in the heart of NYC.

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Proudly Serving All Five Boroughs

The New York real estate market is in a league of its own. At Block Appraisals, our certified NYC property appraisers have spent close to two decades evaluating properties across New York City. With our extensive experience we can provide the expert insight you need to make informed decisions about your property.
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Our Appraisals Act As A Roadmap For

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New Chapters

Thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, or unlocking the potential of a property? Our property appraisals give you the power to start your next chapter the informed way. With our help, you can lower your property taxes, lock in a better mortgage rate, or get the best offer possible for your property.

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Life Changes

Whether you’re leaving a relationship or contemplating a divorce, our qualified property appraisers are here to help. We give you unbiased insight into the market value of your most crucial assets, allowing you and your attorney to choose the best course of action with confidence.

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Future Plans

If you’ve recently inherited an NYC estate but aren’t sure how to handle your new property, an accurate appraisal can help. Our elite estate appraisal services take the stress out of evaluating a lost loved one’s assets, making it easy to plan for your family’s future.

What Our Clients Say About Us

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Based on 140 reviews
Scott's the best appraiser I've worked with. He's incredibly knowledgeable, super thorough and really responsive. I've used him multiple times now on important projects and he's been a dream partner. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Scotts’ experience and professional demeanor was evident through the entire appraisal process. His responsiveness and attention to detail made me realize that choosing Block Appraisals was the right decision. I highly recommend them.
We had an excellent experience with our appraisal completed by Scott. The report was extremely thorough, detailed, and clearly well-researched. Every aspect of our unit was carefully evaluated and accurately documented. Communication throughout the process was professional, timely, and transparent. We truly appreciated Scott’s attention to detail and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and accurate appraisal.
After working with multiple appraisers, I can confidently say this experience truly stood out. Scott was extremely professional and meticulous, taking the necessary time to thoroughly research the market and select accurate, truly comparable properties. The final report was detailed, well-supported, and clearly reflected real effort and expertise. It was refreshing to work with someone who approached the appraisal with such care and attention to detail. I highly recommend Scott’s services.
I had a great experience working with Scott for my property appraisal. He was professional, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local Staten Island market. He took the time to explain his process, answer my questions, and provide clear reasoning behind the valuation. The report was detailed, well-supported, and delivered quickly.

It’s clear he takes pride in his work and cares about accuracy and transparency. I’d definitely recommend Scott and Block Appraisals to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and straightforward appraiser.

Highly recommended.
I had a fantastic experience with Fred during the appraisal of my home.they were incredibly professional punctual and communicated the entire process
I highly recommend working with Block Appraisals. My husband and I worked directly with Scott and his associate to get a residential building appraised. He is super detail oriented, great with communication and was very patient with all our questions.
The appraisers evaluated our two-bedroom in Astoria efficiently and professionally. They understood the local market dynamics and recent development in the area. Got the report back in five business days which met our timeline perfectly.
Needed an estate appraisal for tax purposes after my father passed. Scott was professional during a difficult time and provided documentation that satisfied the IRS requirements. Their expertise with estate valuations made the process much smoother.
Reliable service from experienced appraisers . Would recommend Block Appraisals
I contacted scott to get my parents house appraised to sell the property.He advised me to get a date of death appraisal as my parents has passed away.He completed the appraisal on time and kept in touch with me through the process.I would recommend him to anyone who needs his services.
Scott was very responsive and professional. I like his competence and attitude. I will work with him again and introduced him to my client.
Scott helped us get two appraisals done with attention to detail and patience as we are new to this experience. Thank you! We highly recommend Scott and his team!
My mortgage broker recommended Block Appraisals for a private appraisal for a date of death, and they did a solid job. Scheduled quickly, showed up on time, and sent the report back in a timely manner. Would use again.
Had to get an estate appraisal done for my aunt's property in Queens. Scott completed everything within the timeline our lawyer needed, and the valuation was well-documented. Helped us settle things without any complications.
Overall great experience with professionals. Solid appraisers and fair pricing.
It was easier to understand and was able to finish my task in a timely fashion
Solid appraisers, fair pricing
Hired them to appraise my small commercial space in Brooklyn. Professional service from start to finish. The appraisers were familiar with the area and the valuation made sense.
I needed an appraisal for refinancing my co-op in Queens. Scott came out the same week I called and had the report back to my bank in a few days. Everything was thorough and my lender accepted it without any issues.
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About Us

Founded by Scott S. Block in 2007, Block Appraisals is a leading property appraisal company with a distinctly New York heritage, providing full-service evaluations across all five boroughs.

Through our in-depth property analysis and transparent evaluation results, we give property owners the insight, clarity, and peace of mind they need to navigate many of life’s most valued milestones.

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Your Questions, Answered

A real estate appraiser is an individual who develops a professional, independent, and unbiased opinion of the market value of real estate, as of a specified date. 

Our team, along with our elite commercial real estate partners, are equipped to evaluate properties of every size and scale, including homes, industrial properties, and more.

Our goal is to give you the most accurate insight possible into your property, regardless of the borough in which you reside. We use a multi-faceted approach to property appraisal that includes in-depth market research specific to your area, on-site property walk-throughs, and any additional evaluation tools necessary to get the job done with precision.

If there’s one thing that New Yorkers know for certain, it’s that no two boroughs are exactly alike. That’s why we focus on tailoring our property appraisals with each of our five coverage areas in mind, collecting real-time market data to give you the most accurate evaluation possible for your residential or commercial property.