Your Trusted NYC Appraiser

Property Evaluations With A New York Heritage.

About Block Appraisals

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.

With experience appraising properties of every type and size—from studio apartments to luxury penthouses, single-family homes to multi-unit buildings, retail storefronts to industrial buildings—we bring comprehensive expertise to every assignment. Whether your property is at the lower or higher end of the market, and whether you need an appraisal for a mortgage, divorce, estate, litigation, pre-listing, or any other need, we deliver the same rigorous analysis and professional service.

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.

Discover The Block Appraisals Difference

Scott S. Block is a certified New York State real estate appraiser who obtained his license in 2007 and has built more than 20 years of comprehensive valuation experience across NYC’s diverse real estate landscape.

His practice encompasses the full spectrum of residential and commercial appraisal assignments—from modest co-ops to high-end condos, from small retail spaces to significant commercial properties, from vacant land to complex mixed-use buildings. He has provided valuations across every price range and for virtually every purpose, including mortgage financing, refinancing, estate settlements, divorce proceedings, litigation support, pre-listing analysis, tax appeals, partnership buyouts, and asset management.

Over the course of his career, Scott has developed extensive expertise analyzing properties of all types throughout the five boroughs, allowing him to navigate complex assignments with confidence.

Scott maintains strong professional relationships with industry colleagues, including fellow appraisers, real estate brokers, attorneys, accountants, architects, and other related professionals, which supports the depth and reliability of his market research and valuation work. He is a Practicing Affiliate of the Appraisal Institute—demonstrating his commitment to professional education and standards—and an active member of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Our Comprehensive Experience

All Property Types: Co-ops, condos, Cond-ops, Condo-tels, single-family homes, multi-family buildings, townhouses, commercial properties, mixed-use buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, vacant land, air rights, and specialty properties across all five boroughs.

Every Price Range: From modest starter homes to ultra-luxury properties, we bring the same rigorous methodology and professional standards to properties across the entire value spectrum.

Diverse Purposes: Mortgage lending, refinancing, estate settlements, divorce proceedings, litigation support, pre-listing analysis, tax appeals, partnership disputes, financial reporting, and many other applications.

Simple to Complex: Whether your need is straightforward or involves unusual circumstances, complex ownership structures, historical effective dates, or unprecedented situations, we deliver credible valuations.

Professional Credentials

Practicing Affiliate, Appraisal Institute: Demonstrating commitment to professional development and adherence to rigorous educational and ethical standards beyond basic state licensing requirements.

Member, Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers: Active involvement in NYC’s premier appraisal professional organization, providing access to local market expertise and professional networking.

USPAP Compliance: Strict adherence to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in all appraisal assignments, ensuring ethical conduct and professional methodology.

Continuing Education: Regular participation in professional education programs ensuring current knowledge of appraisal methodology, market trends, and best practices.