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NYC Marshal Services in Eltingville, NY
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Eviction Marshal Serving Staten Island
Most people are surprised to learn that winning a judgment in court is only half the job. The Richmond County Civil Court at 927 Castleton Avenue in West Brighton will hear your case and issue a ruling — but once that gavel comes down, the court’s role is finished. Getting the money, or getting your property back, is a separate process entirely. That’s where we come in.
For Eltingville landlords, this distinction matters more than most people realize. A significant portion of the housing stock in this neighborhood consists of two-family homes — the kind where you live on one floor and rent the other. When a tenant stops paying or refuses to leave, you’re not dealing with an abstract business problem. You’re dealing with someone who shares your driveway, your yard, possibly your entrance. The enforcement process needs to be handled with precision and professionalism, because you still have to live there after it’s done.
For creditors — small business owners, contractors, professionals owed money by a client — the issue is different but equally frustrating. You did the work, you won in court, and you still don’t have your money. Income execution and property execution exist specifically for this situation. We’re authorized to enforce civil and small claims judgments across all five boroughs, including Staten Island, through wage garnishment and bank or asset levies. The court gave you the judgment. We help you use it.
NYC Marshal Serving Richmond County
NYC Marshal Edward Guida was appointed by the Mayor of New York City in 2016, but our family’s history in this work goes back to 1988 — when Edward’s father, Edward F. Guida Sr., began what would become a 25-year career as a City Marshal. The office manager and staff who work alongside Edward today worked under his father as well. That kind of continuity isn’t something you can build overnight.
We’re based in Corona, Queens, and hold full jurisdiction across all five boroughs — including Staten Island and Richmond County. Whether your case originates from the Richmond County Housing Court in West Brighton or from a civil judgment issued elsewhere in the city, we have the authority and the experience to handle enforcement on the South Shore and throughout Eltingville.
Being a NYC Marshal is not a license anyone can buy. Marshals are appointed by the Mayor after a thorough background investigation by the NYC Department of Investigation, and we operate under strict oversight from both the DOI and the Mayor’s Committee on City Marshals. When you work with us, you’re working with a regulated public officer — not a collection agency, not a third-party firm.
How NYC Marshal Enforcement Works
The process starts when you contact us with your court documents. For landlords, that means a Warrant of Eviction issued by the Richmond County Civil Court. For creditors, it means a money judgment from civil court or small claims court. Once we receive the paperwork and confirm everything is in order, the enforcement process moves forward.
For evictions, we serve a Notice of Eviction on the tenant, which gives them a window to vacate voluntarily. If they don’t, we schedule and carry out the physical removal. A bonded moving company is required by law to be present, and we conduct a written inventory of any property removed. Every step follows strict protocols set by the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court and the DOI — there’s no room for improvisation, and we don’t need any.
For judgment collection, our approach depends on what enforcement avenue makes the most sense for your situation. Income execution — wage garnishment — works by serving both the debtor and their employer, creating a recurring deduction of up to 10% of gross wages until the judgment is satisfied. Property execution targets bank accounts, cash, or personal property directly. A bank levy remains effective for 90 days, and if funds aren’t turned over in that window, a turnover proceeding can be commenced to extend it. We walk you through which option fits your case and handle the service from start to finish.
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Income Execution and Eviction Services Eltingville
We handle the full range of civil enforcement services that Staten Island landlords and creditors actually need. For landlords in Eltingville and the surrounding South Shore communities — Great Kills, Annadale, Greenridge, and beyond — that typically means executing a Warrant of Eviction after the Richmond County Housing Court has ruled. We perform legal possession and physical eviction once the warrant is issued, managing the process professionally and in accordance with all DOI requirements.
For creditors, we handle Supreme Court and Civil Court judgment collection, property execution, and income execution across all five boroughs. Small claims enforcement is also available — a service that matters in a neighborhood like Eltingville, where a meaningful number of residents are self-employed professionals and small business owners who may have won a judgment in Richmond County Small Claims Court and aren’t sure how to actually collect it. The court doesn’t do that part for you, but we do.
Marshal fees in New York are set by state statute and regulated by the NYC Department of Investigation — they’re not arbitrary, and they’re not negotiable upward by any individual office. The poundage fee on collected judgment amounts is only charged when money is actually recovered, which means our incentive is aligned directly with yours. You’re not paying for effort. You’re paying for results.
How do I hire a NYC Marshal for an eviction in Eltingville, Staten Island?
Once the Richmond County Civil Court at 927 Castleton Avenue in West Brighton issues a Warrant of Eviction, you can bring that document to our office to begin the enforcement process. The court handles the legal determination — we handle what comes after. You don’t need to wait for anyone to contact you; once you have the warrant in hand, you can reach out to us directly.
You’ll need to provide the warrant along with any other required documentation, and we’ll walk you through what’s needed if you’re not sure. Many Eltingville landlords — especially those managing a two-family home without an attorney — go through this process for the first time without much guidance. We’ve handled these cases for decades and can explain each step clearly so you’re not left guessing. We serve the Notice of Eviction on the tenant, schedule the removal if they don’t vacate voluntarily, and carry out the physical eviction in accordance with all DOI protocols.
What is the difference between a NYC Marshal and the Sheriff for evictions?
Both NYC Marshals and the City Sheriff have the authority to enforce evictions and civil judgments in New York City, but we operate very differently. The Sheriff is a salaried government employee working within a city agency. We’re independent public officers — appointed by the Mayor and regulated by the Department of Investigation, but not city employees. We earn income through statutory fees and poundage on collected amounts, which means our incentive is directly tied to actually completing the work.
In practice, NYC Marshals handle the overwhelming majority of evictions in the city. In 2023, marshals completed approximately 26,000 evictions citywide compared to roughly 1,200 handled by the Sheriff’s Office. That volume reflects the fact that marshals are typically more accessible, more responsive, and more focused on civil enforcement as their primary function. For Staten Island landlords and creditors, working with a marshal rather than routing through the Sheriff’s Office is the standard approach — and the one most attorneys and housing court staff will point you toward.
What is income execution, and how does wage garnishment work in New York?
Income execution — commonly called wage garnishment — is a legal process that allows a judgment creditor to collect money directly from a debtor’s paycheck. Once we receive the execution from the court, we serve it on the debtor first, giving them approximately 20 days to begin voluntary payment. If they don’t, we serve the execution on the debtor’s employer, who is then legally required to deduct a portion of wages and remit it toward the judgment.
In New York, the garnishment amount is capped at 10% of the debtor’s gross wages per pay period under state law. That cap is more protective of the debtor than federal law, but it still creates a steady, reliable recovery stream for the creditor — particularly useful when you’re dealing with someone who has a job but simply isn’t paying what they owe. For Eltingville professionals and small business owners who have won a civil or small claims judgment, income execution is often the most straightforward path to recovery when you know where the debtor works.
Can a marshal collect a judgment if the debtor doesn't have a job in Eltingville?
Yes — income execution isn’t the only option. If the debtor doesn’t have verifiable employment, property execution gives you a separate enforcement avenue. Property execution allows us to levy against bank accounts, cash, or personal property to satisfy the judgment. A bank levy is effective for 90 days from the date of the execution, during which the bank is required to turn over funds up to the judgment amount. If the funds aren’t released within that window, a turnover proceeding can be commenced to extend the process.
It’s worth noting that you need to provide us with the information needed to execute — the debtor’s bank, employer, or asset details. We don’t conduct asset searches; that’s your responsibility to gather. If you’re unsure where to start, we can help clarify what information you’ll need and which enforcement avenue makes the most sense given what you know about the debtor’s financial situation. A judgment in New York is enforceable for up to 20 years, so even if one avenue doesn’t work immediately, that doesn’t mean collection is off the table.
How long does the eviction process take after winning in Richmond County Housing Court?
Once the Richmond County Housing Court issues a Warrant of Eviction, the timeline from that point to physical removal typically runs several weeks at minimum, depending on how quickly we can be engaged, how the tenant responds to the Notice of Eviction, and whether any legal challenges are filed after the fact. Tenants have the right to file an Order to Show Cause, which can pause the process temporarily while the court reviews their application. These delays are part of the legal framework and can’t be bypassed — but working with an experienced marshal’s office means the steps that are within your control move as efficiently as possible.
The full eviction timeline in New York City — from initial filing through physical removal — can range from 60 to 120 days or more when you account for court scheduling, mandatory notice periods, and potential tenant responses. For Eltingville landlords dealing with a non-paying tenant in a two-family home, that timeline is real money: with average rental prices in the neighborhood running around $3,499 per month, every additional month of delay has a direct financial cost. Getting the warrant executed promptly and working with us means you minimize that exposure.
Do I need an attorney to work with a NYC Marshal for a small claims judgment in Staten Island?
No — you don’t need an attorney to hire us. Many people who win in Richmond County Small Claims Court are self-represented, and we regularly work with creditors who are navigating the enforcement process on their own for the first time. What you do need is the judgment paperwork from the court and, for income or property execution, information about where the debtor works or banks. We handle the service and enforcement mechanics; you provide the documentation and the debtor information.
That said, the process does have specific steps and prerequisites that aren’t always obvious if you’ve never done it before. We’ve been handling these cases since 1988 — first under Edward F. Guida Sr. and now under Edward Jr. — and our staff can explain what’s needed in plain language without requiring you to hire outside counsel just to get started. For Eltingville residents who run small businesses, work as contractors, or simply lent money to someone who didn’t pay it back, small claims enforcement is a real and accessible option. Winning the case was the hard part. Collecting doesn’t have to be.