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NYC Marshal Services in Pelham Bay
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Eviction Marshal Services, Bronx NY
Most people who reach out to our office have already been through the hard part. They went to Bronx Housing Court at 1118 Grand Concourse, waited months for a court date, and walked out with a judgment or a Warrant of Eviction in hand. Then they found out the court doesn’t do anything else. That piece of paper is yours to enforce — and that’s exactly where we come in.
For Pelham Bay landlords especially, this matters in a specific way. A lot of the rental stock here is older — mid-century two-family homes and small walk-ups where the landlord lives on the same block, sometimes in the same building. You’re not a faceless property management company. You have a real stake in how this gets handled, and you need it done professionally. Wage garnishment, property seizure, and eviction execution are all tools that carry legal weight — and when they’re used correctly, they move cases forward in ways that letters and phone calls never could.
The outcome you’re looking for isn’t complicated. You want the judgment enforced, the tenant out, or the money collected. We’ve been doing exactly that across all five boroughs, including the Bronx, since 1988.
NYC Marshal, Bronx — Edward Guida #14
NYC Marshal Edward Guida #14 is a second-generation marshal office that has been operating since 1988. Edward F. Guida Jr. carries on the work started by his father, Edward F. Guida Sr. — whose dedication to New York City was recognized when the corner of 104th Street and 48th Avenue in Corona, Queens was officially renamed “Edward Guida Way” in his honor. That’s not a marketing claim. It’s a permanent street sign.
We are appointed by the Mayor of New York City, regulated by the NYC Department of Investigation, and carry a $100,000 public official’s bond. That’s the accountability structure behind every case we handle — whether it’s a Pelham Bay landlord enforcing a warrant, a small business owner on Westchester Avenue chasing an unpaid judgment, or a small claims court winner who had no idea enforcement was even possible.
The Bronx is fully within our jurisdiction. Every case, every borough.
Income Execution Process, Bronx NY
The process starts with what you already have — a judgment from civil court, Bronx Housing Court, or small claims court, or a Warrant of Eviction that’s been issued and is ready to execute. You contact our office, provide your documentation, and the case gets docketed. From there, the approach depends on what you’re trying to accomplish.
If you’re a landlord with a warrant, we schedule and execute the eviction. Every step is handled in a professional, legally compliant manner — which matters in a neighborhood like Pelham Bay, where many landlords know their tenants personally and the last thing anyone needs is a confrontational or poorly managed process. We’re equipped with modern documentation systems to keep everything clean and on record.
If you’re a creditor trying to collect on a judgment, income execution is typically the most direct route. Under New York law, up to 10% of the debtor’s gross wages per paycheck can be withheld by their employer until the judgment is satisfied. That employer can be anywhere in the five boroughs — whether they work in Midtown, along the 6 train corridor through the Bronx, or anywhere else in the city. Property execution is also available when the debtor isn’t traditionally employed — cash, inventory, and other personal property can be seized to satisfy the judgment.
One thing worth knowing if you’re planning around winter: the NYC Department of Investigation does issue weather-related suspension orders that can pause eviction scheduling during major storms. Pelham Bay’s position at the northeastern tip of the Bronx, right along the Long Island Sound coastline, makes it one of the areas that can feel the impact of nor’easters and coastal storms more directly than interior neighborhoods. It’s worth factoring that into your timeline if you’re moving toward execution in December through February.
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Judgment Collection Services, Pelham Bay Bronx
We handle the full range of civil enforcement actions available under New York law. That includes income execution (wage garnishment), property execution (seizure of cash or personal property), landlord and tenant evictions once a Warrant of Eviction has been issued, small claims judgment enforcement, and parking violation operations.
For Pelham Bay residents and business owners, the small claims angle is worth understanding. If you won in NYC Small Claims Court — which handles disputes up to $10,000 — and the other party still hasn’t paid, you have the same enforcement rights as any civil court judgment creditor. Most people don’t know that. They assume small claims is where the process ends. It’s not. We can pursue income execution or property execution on a small claims judgment the same way we would for a Supreme Court judgment.
The commercial corridors along Westchester Avenue, Crosby Avenue, and Bruckner Boulevard are home to a lot of small, independently owned businesses — contractors, tradespeople, service providers — who end up in exactly this situation. They did the work, they went to court, they won, and then nothing happened. That’s what enforcement is for. Fees are set by New York State statute, so there’s no premium for a more experienced office — and the cost of enforcement is typically recoverable from the debtor as part of the judgment itself.
How do I hire a NYC marshal to enforce a Bronx Housing Court eviction warrant?
Once Bronx Housing Court issues a Warrant of Eviction, the court’s role in the process is essentially done. The warrant gives you the legal right to remove the tenant, but it doesn’t execute itself — you need to engage a city marshal to carry it out. The process starts by contacting our office directly with your warrant and any supporting documentation from your case.
From there, we schedule the eviction and handle the execution. In Pelham Bay, where many landlords own small buildings and live close to or alongside their tenants, the professionalism of that execution matters. A properly handled eviction is documented, legally compliant, and conducted respectfully for all parties — which protects you from any legal exposure that could come from a poorly managed process. If you’re not sure what documents you need to bring, a call to our office is the fastest way to get that answered.
What is income execution and how does wage garnishment actually work in New York?
Income execution is the legal mechanism that allows a judgment creditor to collect directly from a debtor’s paycheck. Under New York law, up to 10% of the debtor’s gross wages per paycheck can be withheld by their employer and directed toward satisfying the judgment. We serve the income execution on the debtor first, giving them 20 days to voluntarily begin payment. If they don’t, the employer is then served and legally required to begin withholding.
The employer’s location doesn’t limit your options. If the debtor works anywhere in the five boroughs — including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, or anywhere in the Bronx — the income execution can be served there. For Pelham Bay creditors whose debtors commute into the city via the 6 train or work along the Westchester Avenue corridor, this is often the most direct and effective enforcement route available. The garnishment continues paycheck by paycheck until the full judgment amount is collected.
Can a NYC marshal help me collect a small claims court judgment in Pelham Bay?
Yes — and this is one of the most commonly misunderstood parts of the process. When you win in NYC Small Claims Court, the court issues a judgment in your favor, but it doesn’t collect the money for you. Many people assume the process ends there and walk away from money they’re legally owed. It doesn’t have to end there.
We are authorized to enforce small claims court judgments through income execution or property execution, the same way any civil court judgment would be enforced. If the person who owes you money has a job, wages can be garnished. If they don’t, personal property or cash can be seized to satisfy the judgment. Small claims court in New York handles disputes up to $10,000 — for a Pelham Bay small business owner or contractor who’s owed a few thousand dollars and already went through the trouble of winning in court, that’s real money worth collecting.
What is the difference between a NYC marshal and the Sheriff for evictions and debt collection?
Both city marshals and the NYC Sheriff’s Office have the authority to enforce civil judgments and execute eviction warrants, but in practice, marshals handle the overwhelming majority of civil enforcement in New York City. In 2023, NYC marshals executed approximately 26,000 evictions compared to roughly 1,200 by the Sheriff — that gap exists for a reason. Marshals are specialized, independent public officers whose entire focus is civil enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office handles a much broader range of responsibilities.
For a Bronx landlord or creditor, the practical difference usually comes down to speed and specialization. Marshal offices are set up specifically for this type of work — income executions, property seizures, warrant execution — and operate with that focus exclusively. Fees are set by New York State statute for both, so the cost isn’t the deciding factor. The deciding factor is who’s going to move your case forward efficiently and professionally.
What happens if the person who owes me money doesn't have a job — can I still collect?
A debtor without traditional employment doesn’t mean the judgment is uncollectable. Income execution targets wages, but property execution is a separate enforcement tool that targets assets directly — cash on hand, inventory, equipment, and other personal property can all be seized to satisfy a judgment. For creditors in Pelham Bay dealing with self-employed individuals, small business owners, or people who work off the books, property execution is often the right approach.
The key is understanding what assets the debtor actually has. An experienced marshal’s office can advise on what enforcement approach makes sense given the specifics of your case before you commit resources to a particular route. A judgment in New York remains valid and enforceable for 20 years — so even if timing or circumstances aren’t ideal right now, the legal mechanism doesn’t disappear. That said, enforcement generally gets more productive the sooner it’s initiated, while assets are still identifiable and accessible.
Is a NYC marshal actually regulated — who's watching over how they handle cases in Pelham Bay?
NYC marshals are among the more tightly regulated enforcement officers in the city. We’re appointed directly by the Mayor of New York City to five-year terms, must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the NYC Department of Investigation, complete a mandatory training program before taking office, and carry a $100,000 public official’s bond. Ongoing oversight comes from both the DOI and the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second Judicial Departments, which have the authority to suspend or remove a marshal for misconduct.
This matters in a neighborhood like Pelham Bay, where small-scale landlords and individual creditors are often engaging a marshal for the first time and reasonably want to know who’s accountable if something goes wrong. The answer is: multiple layers of government. A marshal isn’t a private collection agency operating under a business license — we’re a public officer whose conduct is monitored, whose bond is on the line, and who can be removed from office for violations. That’s a meaningful distinction, and it’s one of the reasons marshals carry legal authority that no collection agency or attorney letter can replicate.