Certified New York property appraiser, born and raised in the heart of NYC, providing accurate, defensible valuations across all five boroughs for mortgage, estate, litigation, divorce, tax, pre-listing, and investment purposes.
Licensed since 2007 • USPAP-compliant reports • 20+ years of NYC market experience
Designations and Affiliations
Block Appraisals is led by Scott S. Block, a New York State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser. With over two decades of valuation experience in New York City, each of our appraisals is developed in compliance with USPAP standards and backed by the most up-to-date market data.
We maintain active professional memberships and stay current with New York appraisal regulations, market trends, and continuing education requirements to ensure every report meets the highest level of accuracy and credibility.
We provide comprehensive real estate appraisal services across New York City for a wide range of property types and valuation needs.
Detailed rental analysis to determine market-supported income potential for investment and leasing decisions
Estimates the cost to rebuild a property with comparable materials and quality for insurance or valuation purposes
Co-ops, condos, condops, townhouses, and 1-4 family homes
Mixed-use, retail, warehouses, industrial, and income-producing properties
Valuation of development sites, lots, and land across New York City
Lender-ready reports that meet Fannie Mae guidelines
Independent, unbiased valuations for equitable distribution
Accurate retrospective valuations for probate, step-up basis, cost basis, gfit tax, and charitable donations
Defensible valuation reports and expert witness support for legal disputes and court proceedings
Independent valuation for accurate pricing before your property hits the market
There is a lot of nuance when it comes to real estate appraisals in New York City. Every property is analyzed within its specific borough, neighborhood, and building context to ensure accuracy for your real estate appraisal. We specialize in valuing:
At Block Appraisals, we use a straightforward real estate appraisal process to keep things simple for you.
Each borough in New York City has its own pricing dynamics, property types, and valuation factors. Our experience spans the full NYC market.
Co-ops, luxury condos, and lots of high-rise valuations
Brownstones, multi-family, mixed-use properties
Co-ops, single-family homes, and investment properties
Residential and income-producing properties
Single-family homes, land, and suburban-style properties
Clients rely on Block Appraisals during important life changes, especially situations involving financial and legal decisions where accuracy matters.
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.
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.
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.
Founded by Scott S. Block in 2007, Block Appraisals is a leading property appraisal company with a distinctly New York heritage, providing full-service valuations across all five boroughs.
Through our in-depth property analysis and transparent valuation results, we give property owners the insight, clarity, and peace of mind they need to navigate many of life’s most valued milestones.
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.
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.
Costs vary based on property type, size, and complexity. Co-ops, condos, and commercial properties may require different levels of analysis. Contact us for a customized quote.
Appraisal timelines vary depending on property complexity and market conditions. Contact us for an estimated turnaround time based on your property and appraisal needs.
Location, building type, condition, comparable sales, amenities, floor level, and market demand all play a role—especially in co-op and condo valuations.
Yes, we regularly appraise co-ops, condos, condops, and other NYC-specific property types.
Yes, our reports are USPAP-compliant and prepared for use in mortgage, legal, and financial contexts.
Yes, we provide appraisal services throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
No matter if you need an appraisal for a real estate transaction, legal matter, or financial planning, Block Appraisals delivers reliable, data-driven valuations tailored to New York City’s complex market. Contact us today get a professional valuation from our certified real estate appraiser in NYC.
