Adam has worked exclusively in commercial real estate appraisal and consulting services and has amassed nearly 17 years' experience in real estate valuation and consulting. Property types appraised include multi-family, retail, industrial, manufacturing, office, institutional with a focus on development land, development rights and ground-leased assets. Appraisal assignments include multi-tenant, single tenant, owner-occupied properties, leased fee and leasehold assignments. Appraisals have been prepared for an assortment of uses including estate and gift tax, tax certiorari, purchase and sale negotiations, litigation and condemnation.

Professional Experience:

• 2021 - Present: Executive Vice President – Appraisers and Planners, Inc.
• 2015 - 2021: Vice President – Appraisers and Planners, Inc.
• 2014 - 2015: Senior Staff Appraiser – Appraisers and Planners, Inc.
• 2012 - 2013: Associate Staff Appraiser – Appraisers and Planners, Inc.
• 2005 - 2012: Staff Appraiser - Sterling Appraisals, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Brandeis University

• Major in Economics
• Minor in International Business

New York University School of Continuing Professional Studies:
Completed AQB education for New York State General Certification. Courses included Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal; Valuation Principles and Procedures; Introduction to Income Property Valuation; Principles of Income Property Appraising; Applied Income Property Valuation; Fair Housing, Fair Lending and Environmental Issues; and 15-Hour USPAP – Nation Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Appraisal Institute – Designation Education:
Business Practices and Ethics; Advanced Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use; Advanced Income Capitalization; Quantitative Analysis; General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies; and Advanced Concepts and Case Studies

Professional Affiliations

Designated Member, Appraisal Institute

Current License

State of New York Certified General Appraiser #46000050707

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certified General Appraiser #1000258

Community Activities

Metropolitan New York Chapter of the Appraisal Institute

• Board of Directors (2018-2021 Term) – Chair, Education Committee
• Executive Board Member (2023-2027 Term)

Current and Four-Term Member of the Manhattan Community Board 8 (2017-2025)

• Zoning and Development Committee Member
• Residential Rezoning Task Force Co-chair