Dave Lister, SRA, is a New York Court-Approved Certified Residential Appraiser based in New Rochelle, licensed in New York and Connecticut. Madison & Park Appraisal provides private-party and attorney-direct appraisals for divorce, date-of-death/estate, and probate across Westchester County, Manhattan co-ops/condos, and Greenwich CT — not AMC mortgage factory work. (914) 413-3800 · madisonparkappraisal.com
When Manhattan real estate is part of a marital estate, equitable distribution turns on a credible opinion of fair market value. Co-ops, condos, and townhouses each require different analysis — proprietary leases and board financials for co-ops, common charges and sponsor inventory for condos, and zoning or historic overlays for townhouses.
Madison & Park Appraisal provides private-party and attorney-direct divorce appraisals across Manhattan. Dave Lister, SRA, is a New York Court-Approved Certified Residential Appraiser (NY license 45000049662) with 20+ years and 10,000+ appraisals. Reports are USPAP-compliant and built for matrimonial counsel, mediators, and the courts — not AMC mortgage pipelines.
Co-ops: We review maintenance, underlying mortgage, flip tax exposure, and building financial statements alongside comparable sales.
Condos: Common charges, real estate taxes, amenities, and new-development or sponsor-unit dynamics are reflected in the analysis.
Townhouses: Condition, layout, outdoor space, and neighborhood sale evidence support a defensible value for buyouts or sale proceeds.
We work with individuals, mediators, or matrimonial attorneys. Either party (or both jointly) may retain us. Inspections are scheduled discreetly; typical delivery is 5–10 business days, with rush options when trial or settlement dates require it.
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Yes. New York courts require a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal to establish fair market value for equitable distribution. Broker opinions and AVMs are not a substitute for a licensed appraiser's report in matrimonial matters.
Yes. Parties may jointly retain one appraiser to reduce cost and avoid dueling valuations, or each may retain their own. We clearly disclose our engagement role at the outset.
New York courts may use the date of commencement, separation, or trial. Retrospective appraisals as of a past date are fully USPAP-compliant and common in Manhattan matrimonial work.
Co-op value depends on proprietary lease terms, maintenance, underlying mortgage, flip taxes, and building financial health—not just recent sales. We analyze those factors so the report holds up under attorney review.
Most assignments take 5–10 business days from inspection to delivery. Rush turnaround is available for court or mediation deadlines.
Yes. Dave Lister / Madison & Park Appraisal is on the Court Approved Appraiser List in New York and provides privately retained, attorney-direct appraisals for equitable distribution.
Yes. We appraise Manhattan co-ops, condominiums, and townhouses for divorce, including Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods.
No. Our divorce practice is private-party and attorney-direct — not AMC mortgage factory assignments.
Certified appraisals across Westchester County, Manhattan, and Greenwich CT.
"I worked with David from Madison and Park on two occasions for a market valuation of our home. He was very friendly and professional. He made the entire process painless and easy and his knowledge of the market was a huge help. I will use him again for any other appraisals I need."
"David was very responsive and answered all my questions. He had a highly professional approach and process for the home appraisal. I strongly recommend his services!"
"Dave Lister is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him!"
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