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NYC Marshal Services in Mott Haven
Bronx Housing Court Gave You the Warrant. Now What?
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Eviction Marshal Serving the Bronx
Mott Haven landlords already know the hard part. You filed in Bronx Housing Court, you waited through the backlog, you paid the attorney fees — and now you’re holding a warrant while the tenant is still in the unit. That warrant has power, but only if someone with legal authority acts on it. That’s where we come in.
The Bronx has historically recorded nearly twice the evictions per household of any other NYC borough. Small walk-up buildings on Willis Avenue or Brook Avenue don’t have the cash reserves of large property management companies. Every additional week costs money you’re not getting back. Fast, professional execution of the warrant is the only move that actually stops the bleeding.
Beyond evictions, if you’re holding a money judgment — from Bronx Housing Court, NYC Civil Court, or Small Claims Court — we use income execution to legally require a debtor’s employer to withhold up to 10% of their gross wages every paycheck until your judgment is paid. No cooperation needed from the debtor. That’s not a collection agency calling and hoping someone picks up. That’s a court-authorized enforcement action with real teeth.
NYC Marshal Serving Mott Haven, NY
We are a mayor-appointed public officer — not a private collection agency, not a law firm, not a third-party service with no accountability. Our office is regulated by the NYC Department of Investigation, carries a $100,000 public official’s bond, and operates under oversight from the Appellate Division. That’s a different level of accountability than anything else in this space.
Our family has been doing this work since 1988. Edward Guida Sr. was so respected for his dedication to New York City that the corner of 104th Street and 48th Avenue in Corona, Queens was officially renamed “Edward Guida Way” in his honor. That’s not a tagline. That’s a street sign. Edward Guida Jr. carries that legacy forward, serving all five boroughs — including Mott Haven and the surrounding Bronx neighborhoods — from the same office his father built.
For Mott Haven landlords navigating Bronx Housing Court, and for creditors and small business owners along the East 149th Street corridor who’ve won in court but haven’t seen a dollar, we have the legal authority and the 35-plus years of experience to move things forward.
Income Execution Process Bronx, NY
The process starts when you contact us with your case documents. For evictions, that means your Warrant of Eviction issued by Bronx Housing Court at 851 Grand Concourse. For judgment collection, that means your civil court judgment — whether it came from NYC Civil Court, Small Claims Court, or the Supreme Court. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you call. We’ll walk you through what’s needed.
Once we accept your case, we docket it and begin the enforcement process. For income execution, we serve the debtor with notice first — the debtor has a window to respond voluntarily — and then serve the employer directly if no payment is made. The employer is legally required to withhold up to 10% of gross wages per paycheck from that point forward. For evictions, we coordinate scheduling and execute the warrant professionally and in accordance with all applicable notice requirements, including the 2024 state law requiring online posting of eviction notices within 24 hours of paper service.
NYC marshal fees are set by New York State statute. Every marshal charges the same statutory rates — there’s no premium for a more experienced office and no discount for a less experienced one. What differs is execution speed, professionalism, and five-borough reach. For Mott Haven cases where a debtor or tenant may have relocated across borough lines — down the Bruckner Expressway into Queens, or across the Major Deegan into Manhattan — our full-city coverage means you don’t have to start over with a different marshal.
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NYC Marshal Services Mott Haven, Bronx
We handle judgment collection, property execution, income execution, landlord and tenant evictions, small claims enforcement, and parking violation operations — all across all five boroughs from a single office.
For Mott Haven specifically, income execution is often the most practical path. With a median household income of $27,360 in the neighborhood and most residents employed as wage earners rather than business owners, there’s frequently a paycheck to attach to. We serve the income execution, the employer withholds, and the money comes to you over time without requiring any further action on your part. For debtors without traditional employment, property execution allows us to seize cash, inventory, equipment, or other personal property to satisfy the judgment — so a missing W-2 doesn’t mean a dead end.
For landlords, the eviction process under the Good Cause Eviction Law signed in April 2024 has added procedural layers that make professional execution more important than ever. A warrant executed incorrectly — or by someone unfamiliar with current compliance requirements — can expose a landlord to legal blowback. We use current technology to manage documentation and notice requirements, and conduct every eviction in a manner that protects the landlord, respects the process, and doesn’t hand the tenant a counter-claim on a silver platter. If you won in Small Claims Court at The Hub and never collected, that judgment is still valid — New York court judgments remain enforceable for 20 years.
How do I hire a city marshal for an eviction in Mott Haven?
Once Bronx Housing Court issues a Warrant of Eviction, you can bring that warrant to our office to begin the execution process. We don’t get involved before the warrant is issued — the court process has to run its course first. Once you have the warrant in hand, contact us, provide your case documents, and we schedule the enforcement action from there.
We cover all five boroughs, including Mott Haven and the surrounding Bronx, from our office in Corona, Queens — accessible via the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) and the Bruckner Expressway (I-278) that bound Mott Haven to the west and east. You don’t need to find a marshal physically located in the Bronx. What matters is that the marshal is authorized to operate there, and we are. Call (718) 779-2134 or reach out during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, to get started.
What is income execution and how does it work in the Bronx?
Income execution is a legal enforcement tool that allows us to require a debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of the debtor’s wages and send that money to you. Under CPLR §5231, the withholding amount is capped at 10% of the debtor’s gross wages per paycheck. The debtor’s cooperation is not required — once we serve the employer, they are legally obligated to comply.
The process has two stages. First, we serve the debtor directly, giving them a short window to begin voluntary payment. If they don’t respond or pay, we then serve the employer. From that point, the garnishment continues each pay period until the judgment is fully satisfied. For Mott Haven creditors dealing with debtors who are employed — even in informal or hourly positions — this is often the most reliable path to actual recovery. It doesn’t require locating assets or filing additional court motions. It runs on its own once it’s in motion.
Can a city marshal help me collect a Small Claims Court judgment in Mott Haven?
Yes. A Small Claims Court judgment carries the same enforcement rights as any other civil court judgment in New York. Winning in Small Claims Court is just the first step — the court doesn’t collect for you, and the judgment doesn’t automatically turn into money. That’s where we come in.
We are specifically authorized to enforce small claims judgments through income execution or property execution across all five boroughs, including Mott Haven. If you won a judgment against someone in Mott Haven or anywhere else in the city, and that person is employed or has assets, there is a legal mechanism to collect. Many small business owners along the East 149th Street corridor — The Hub — win small claims cases and then assume the judgment is uncollectable because the debtor has limited income. That’s not always true. Even modest wages can be garnished over time. The judgment is valid for 20 years in New York, so it’s worth a conversation before you write it off.
What is the difference between a city marshal and a sheriff in New York City?
Both city marshals and the NYC Sheriff’s Office can enforce civil judgments, but in practice they operate very differently. City marshals handle the overwhelming majority of civil enforcement in New York City — in 2023, marshals executed approximately 26,000 evictions compared to roughly 1,200 by the Sheriff. Marshals are generally faster to act on civil judgments and are more specifically focused on the NYC civil court system.
The bigger distinction is structure. NYC Marshals are independent public officers appointed by the Mayor to five-year terms. We fund our own operations through statutory fees and are regulated by the NYC Department of Investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is a city agency with a broader mandate that includes criminal enforcement, court security, and civil process. For a Mott Haven landlord with a Warrant of Eviction from Bronx Housing Court, or a creditor with a money judgment they need collected, a city marshal is typically the more direct and efficient route. Marshal fees are set by state statute — the same rates apply regardless of which marshal you use, so the choice comes down to experience, speed, and coverage.
How long does it take to execute an eviction warrant in the Bronx?
Timing depends on a few things: when the Warrant of Eviction was issued, how quickly you engage us, and whether there are any legal holds or weather-related suspensions in effect. The NYC Department of Investigation can suspend evictions during hazardous weather events — something that affects Bronx scheduling during winter months. Outside of those suspensions, we work to schedule evictions as promptly as the case allows.
What slows things down most is the court side, not the marshal side. Bronx Housing Court has been working through a significant post-pandemic backlog since 2022. By the time many Mott Haven landlords have a warrant in hand, they’ve already waited months. Once the warrant is with us, the execution process moves on our schedule — not the court’s. We use current technology to manage documentation and scheduling efficiently, which reduces delays on the enforcement end. If you’re sitting on a warrant right now, the best move is to engage us immediately rather than waiting to see if the tenant leaves voluntarily. They usually don’t.
Does the Good Cause Eviction Law affect how evictions work in Mott Haven?
Yes, and it’s worth understanding what it actually changes. The Good Cause Eviction Law, signed in April 2024, applies across all of New York City including the Bronx. For landlords with unregulated units, it now requires demonstrating a legitimate reason — “good cause” — to evict a tenant, and it caps how much rent can be increased before a tenant has grounds to contest an eviction. This adds procedural steps to the court process before a Warrant of Eviction is issued.
What the law does not change is what happens after the warrant is issued. Once Bronx Housing Court grants the warrant, a city marshal is still the officer who executes it — and the execution process still needs to be handled correctly. The 2024 state law also now requires marshals to post eviction notices online within 24 hours of paper service, adding a compliance layer that wasn’t there before. For Mott Haven landlords operating in a neighborhood where tenant advocacy is active and organized, working with an experienced marshal who follows proper procedure isn’t optional — it’s how you protect yourself from a counter-claim that could set the whole process back further. We handle every eviction with full documentation and strict adherence to current notice requirements.