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Our team is equipped to handle appraisals of every scale and complexity, and we’re here to help create a custom plan for addressing your unique appraisal needs. Whether you’re dealing with unusual property types, complex valuation challenges, or situations that don’t fit standard appraisal categories, we provide the specialized expertise and flexible approach necessary to deliver the insights you need.

Not every real estate appraisal fits neatly into a standard service category. When your situation requires specialized knowledge, creative problem-solving, or a customized approach, Block Appraisals delivers bespoke solutions tailored to your specific circumstances and objectives.

When You Need a Custom Approach

Standard appraisal services work well for typical scenarios, but some situations demand customized solutions:

Unique Property Types: Air rights, development rights, properties with cell towers, or other unusual property interests requiring specialized valuation approaches.

Complex Ownership Structures: Fractional interests, life estates, partnership interests, or other partial ownership scenarios requiring detailed analysis.

Multi-Purpose Properties: Mixed-use buildings, properties with multiple income streams, portfolio valuations, or assets requiring coordination across different valuation methodologies.

Special Client Needs: Rush timelines, multiple effective dates, alternative reporting formats, or coordination with specific third-party requirements.

Unprecedented Situations: New development types, emerging property uses, or valuation scenarios without clear comparable precedent.

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Specialized Property Types We Appraise

Air Rights & Development Right

Manhattan and Brooklyn air rights transfers, transferable development rights, unused development potential, and zoning rights requiring specialized analysis of regulatory frameworks and market activity.

Leased Fee & Leasehold Interests

Properties with ground leases, sale-leaseback arrangements, long-term commercial leases, or other divided interests requiring income approach analysis.

Historic Properties

Landmark buildings, buildings in historic districts, or properties with preservation restrictions requiring understanding of applicable regulations and their market impact.

Properties in Transition

Buildings mid-renovation, properties undergoing conversion, assemblage sites, or assets between uses requiring prospective value analysis.

Complex Valuation Scenarios

Portfolio Appraisals

Multi-property portfolios requiring coordinated valuation for estate planning, corporate reporting, financing, or other purposes where multiple properties must be valued as of the same effective date.

Retrospective Appraisals

Historical valuations requiring reconstruction of market conditions and analysis as of past effective dates for estate tax, litigation, or tax appeals.

Multi-Date Assignments

Projects requiring valuations as of multiple effective dates—such as before-and-after valuations or comparative analysis across different time periods.

Prospective Valuations

Future value estimates for development projects, proposed improvements, or properties under construction requiring analysis of intended use and stabilized value.

Our Custom Solutions Approach

We begin every bespoke engagement with thorough consultation to understand your specific needs:

Initial Consultation

We discuss your situation in detail, identifying key challenges, required deliverables, timeline constraints, and special considerations.

Solution Design

We design a customized scope of work addressing your needs, including appropriate valuation approaches, research requirements, and reporting format.

Flexible Execution

Throughout the engagement, we remain adaptable to evolving requirements, new information, or changed circumstances.

Tailored Deliverables

We provide reports and analysis in the format most useful to you—narrative reports, form reports, executive summaries, presentation materials, or other customized formats.

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NYC-Specific Complex Scenarios

New York City real estate presents unique complexity requiring local expertise.

Co-op Complexities: Unusual proprietary lease terms, building-specific restrictions, income restrictions, complex flip tax structures, or unprecedented board requirements affecting marketability and value.

Development Analysis: Assemblage valuations, unused FAR analysis, zoning variance impacts, landmark designation effects, or development feasibility affecting highest and best use.

Rent Regulation Nuances: Complex rent stabilization scenarios, Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) impacts, preferential rent situations, net present value of rent controlled tenants, or regulatory changes affecting income and value.

Mixed-Use Challenges: Ground-floor retail with residential above, professional condos, live-work spaces, or other mixed-use scenarios requiring multiple valuation approaches.

Building Buyouts: Condo/co-op conversions, tenant buyouts, bulk sales, or building-wide transactions requiring specialized knowledge of conversion economics.

Specialized Services

Rush & Expedited Services

When timing is critical, we provide expedited services without compromising professional standards—accommodating emergency situations, compressed deadlines, and time-sensitive transactions.

Multi-Party Coordination

Working with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, or other professionals requiring coordinated efforts and compatible deliverables.

Custom Reporting Formats

Comprehensive narrative reports, form reports, or streamlined formats tailored to your specific audience and purpose.

Why Choose Block Appraisals

Comprehensive NYC Expertise: Deep knowledge of NYC real estate markets, regulations, property types, and transaction norms across all five boroughs.

Professional Credentials: Practicing Affiliates with the Appraisal Institute and Designated Members of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers, maintaining rigorous professional standards and continuing education.

Flexible & Responsive: Adaptable approach accommodating unique requirements, compressed timelines, and special circumstances.

Proven Problem-Solving: Track record successfully addressing unprecedented situations and challenging valuation scenarios.

Quality & Defensibility: Rigorous methodology, thorough documentation, and defensible conclusions meeting professional standards.
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What Our Clients Say About Us

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AC Mathiot
Scott was very responsive and provided an informative, professional and fair value within an efficient and convenient timeframe. Thank you !
Gabe Leibowitz
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!
Jack Mondello
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.
Jessica Christo
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.
CAVA
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.
Anthony Esposito
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.
doris gardner
I had a fantastic experience with Fred during the appraisal of my home.they were incredibly professional punctual and communicated the entire process
Daniela Sabel
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.
Jayron Nesbit
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.
Stephen Daly
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.
Nikk Simpson
Reliable service from experienced appraisers . Would recommend Block Appraisals
Neil
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.
Hungkyu Chun
Scott was very responsive and professional. I like his competence and attitude. I will work with him again and introduced him to my client.
Jenny Magbanua
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!
Samina Roy
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.
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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.
Brian Dotson
Overall great experience with professionals. Solid appraisers and fair pricing.
john waga
It was easier to understand and was able to finish my task in a timely fashion
Sophia Batson
Solid appraisers, fair pricing
Dellquan Roy
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.

Getting Started

If you have an appraisal need that doesn’t fit standard service categories, or if you’re uncertain about the best approach for your situation, contact us for a consultation.

We’ll listen carefully to understand your needs, ask clarifying questions to ensure we grasp the full context, and recommend an approach tailored to your circumstances. There’s no obligation for initial consultations—we’re happy to discuss your situation and provide preliminary guidance.

Whether your need is straightforward but urgent, complex and unprecedented, or somewhere in between, Block Appraisals brings the expertise, flexibility, and commitment to deliver the customized solution you need.

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