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 a Manhattan property owner passes away, a date-of-death appraisal establishes fair market value for probate, estate tax, and stepped-up basis. Co-ops and condos require building-level analysis that generic estimates miss.
Dave Lister, SRA (NY license 45000049662), provides attorney- and executor-direct estate appraisals as a New York Court-Approved Certified Residential Appraiser. Work is private-party focused — not AMC mortgage factory assignments — with USPAP-compliant, audit-ready documentation.
Surrogate's Court / probate: Inventory and accounting of co-ops, condos, and townhouses.
Estate tax: Fair market value support for Form 706 and state filings where required.
Stepped-up basis: Documented value as of date of death for heirs and tax advisors.
Distribution among beneficiaries: An independent opinion reduces disputes over buyouts or sales.
We appraise Manhattan co-ops, condominiums, and townhouses for estate matters borough-wide. For co-op-specific estate work, see our dedicated Manhattan Co-op Estate Appraisal page.
Related: Estate Appraisal · Date of Death · Probate · Manhattan Appraiser.
Manhattan Divorce Appraisal · Manhattan Co-op Estate · Estate / Date of Death · Date of Death · Probate · For Attorneys
Yes. Probate, Surrogate's Court inventory, IRS Form 706, and stepped-up cost basis typically require a certified retrospective appraisal as of the date of death (or alternate valuation date when applicable).
Yes. We regularly value Manhattan co-ops and condos for estate administration, including proprietary lease and building-financial analysis for co-ops.
We routinely complete retrospective appraisals going back several years using historical MLS and public-record data available as of the effective date.
Heirs generally receive a cost basis equal to fair market value at the date of death. An accurate appraisal documents that basis and can materially affect capital gains if the property is later sold.
Most estate assignments are completed within 5–10 business days. We prioritize probate and tax filing deadlines.
Yes. We are on the Court Approved Appraiser List in New York and also accept privately retained engagements from estate counsel and executors.
Yes. Our USPAP reports are structured for estate attorneys and CPAs handling Form 706 and related estate-tax reporting.
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!"
Contact us for a free quote. We work with estate attorneys, CPAs, executors, and families.