Business Details
40 Years
experience
NYC Real Estate Appraisal Experts
Established in 1986, Miller Samuel has built a reputation as an independently owned firm specializing in real estate appraisal and consulting services. Our team of certified professionals brings an average of 22 years of experience to every project, delivering neutral valuations and actionable market insights. We serve a diverse clientele including financial institutions, law firms, developers, and government agencies across New York City, Westchester County, Fairfield County, Long Island, and the Hamptons/North Fork region. Our expertise spans mortgage origination, collateral management, legal case valuations, and expert witness testimony.Recognized by industry publications like Reuters, Barron's, and Crain's New York Business, we maintain a commitment to transparency and data-driven analysis. Our market reports, charts, and research papers have set industry standards, with innovations widely adopted by competitors. Through Jonathan Miller's weekly Housing Notes and quarterly market reports, we provide ongoing educational resources that shape real estate decision-making. Our longevity and consistent methodology have made us a trusted benchmark for residential and commercial property valuations in complex urban markets.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Market Analysis
Expert Witness Services
Collateral Management
Legal Case Valuations
Common Area Valuations
Share Allocations
Market Reports
Housing Research
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Established in 1986 with 38 years of continuous market expertise
- Certified staff averaging 22 years of appraisal experience
- Recognized as industry benchmark by Reuters and Barron's
- Specialize in complex legal and mortgage valuation scenarios
- Produce market reports adopted as industry standards
What people say
Required reading
Go-to expert
Wikipedia of Manhattan real estate
Industry benchmark
Actionable insights
Services
Residential Appraisals
Miller Samuel provides certified residential property valuations for mortgage lending, estate planning, and legal proceedings. Our appraisers combine local market expertise with rigorous analysis to deliver accurate, defensible valuations that meet industry standards. Clients rely on our reports for critical financial decisions.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisal services cover office buildings, retail spaces, and mixed-use properties. We employ specialized methodologies to assess income potential, market trends, and asset value. Financial institutions and developers use our assessments for loan underwriting and investment analysis.
Market Analysis
We produce detailed market reports analyzing trends in housing prices, inventory levels, and transaction activity. Our proprietary data visualizations help clients understand complex market dynamics across different property types and geographic regions.
Expert Witness Services
Our certified appraisers provide expert testimony in real estate-related litigation cases. We prepare detailed reports and court presentations that explain valuation methodologies and market conditions in clear, understandable terms for legal proceedings.
Common Area Valuations
We specialize in valuing shared building areas for cooperative and condominium associations. Our precise calculations determine equitable cost allocations for building maintenance and improvements based on property-specific factors and market standards.
People
Jonathan Miller
CEO
Jonathan Miller, a nationally recognized real estate appraiser with over 35 years of experience, leads Miller Samuel's valuation and consulting services. Known as 'the Wikipedia of Manhattan real estate,' he has provided expert testimony in major legal cases and produces widely followed market reports.
Questions
What geographic markets do you cover?
We specialize in New York City, Westchester County, Fairfield County, Long Island, and the Hamptons/North Fork regions.
What types of appraisal services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial appraisals for mortgage origination, collateral management, legal cases, and expert witness testimony.
How can I access your market research?
Subscribe to Jonathan Miller's weekly Housing Notes or access our quarterly market reports and chart analyses online.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
Our 38-year track record, staff expertise, and proprietary research methodologies have established us as industry benchmarks.
Do you handle both residential and commercial properties?
Yes, we offer appraisal and consulting services for both residential and commercial properties across our service areas.
