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NYC Marshal Services in Tompkinsville, NY
Tompkinsville Landlords Win in Court — Then What?
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Eviction Marshal Serving Richmond County
Winning a judgment in court is one thing. Getting paid — or getting your property back — is something else entirely. The court doesn’t collect for you. It doesn’t remove a tenant who refuses to leave. That part falls to a licensed NYC Marshal, and that’s exactly what we do.
Tompkinsville’s rental market is one of the most active on Staten Island. More than half of residents here rent, and the neighborhood’s housing stock — much of it built decades ago, owned by individual landlords rather than large management companies — creates a steady stream of enforcement situations that don’t resolve themselves. When a tenant stops paying or ignores a court order, a small landlord on Bay Street or Van Duzer Street doesn’t have a legal department to call. They need someone who knows the process cold and can move quickly.
The same applies to small business owners along Victory Boulevard who’ve won a civil or small claims judgment and have no idea how to collect it. An income execution can reach a debtor’s wages wherever they work — even across the harbor in Manhattan. A property execution can target a bank account. We know how to navigate all of them. You just need to make the call.
NYC Marshal Services — Staten Island
Edward F. Guida Jr. (#14) was appointed NYC Marshal by the Mayor of New York City in 2016 — but our connection to this work goes back to 2007, when Edward Sr. brought him into the office. Edward Sr. served as a NYC Marshal for 25 years before passing in 2014. The office manager and staff who worked under him are still here. That’s the kind of institutional knowledge that only comes from doing this work across thousands of cases, in every borough, over decades.
We serve all five boroughs, which means Richmond County — Staten Island — is fully covered. Whether your property is in Tompkinsville, your debtor works near the St. George Ferry Terminal, or your judgment came out of the courthouse at 927 Castleton Avenue, we have the jurisdiction and the experience to follow through. Mayor-appointed. DOI-regulated. In business since 1988.
How NYC Marshal Enforcement Works
The process starts when you reach out. You’ll need to have your court paperwork in hand — the judgment, warrant of eviction, or execution order issued by the Richmond County Civil or Housing Court. We’ll walk you through what’s needed and what comes next. For landlords in Tompkinsville who’ve never done this before, that first conversation matters. The process has specific prerequisites, and skipping steps creates delays nobody wants.
For evictions, once the warrant of eviction is in hand and the legal prerequisites are met, we serve the Notice of Eviction on the tenant and schedule the physical removal. A licensed, bonded moving company is required by law for the actual move-out — we coordinate that. A written inventory of removed property is completed on-site. If a tenant has a vulnerability that triggers social services notification, that’s handled as required. Every step follows a strict legal protocol, and we follow it without cutting corners.
For income execution, the process involves serving notice on the debtor first, giving them a window to respond voluntarily, and then serving the employer directly if payment isn’t made. For property execution — bank levies and asset seizure — we move on the accounts or property you’ve identified. You’ll need to provide the relevant employer or bank information; we don’t locate assets for you, but once you have that information, we take it from there. The whole process is documented, professional, and handled in a way that keeps everyone — including you — protected.
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Income Execution and Eviction Services, Staten Island
NYC Marshal Edward Guida (#14) is authorized to handle the full range of civil enforcement services — not just evictions. For Tompkinsville landlords, that typically means enforcing a Warrant of Eviction after winning in Richmond County Housing Court, or pursuing a money judgment through property or income execution when a former tenant still owes back rent. For business owners and individual creditors, it means converting a small claims or civil court award into actual recovery through wage garnishment or a bank levy.
Income execution — wage garnishment — is one of the most reliable collection tools available. It creates a recurring deduction from the debtor’s paycheck, up to 10% of gross wages, until the judgment is fully satisfied. If the debtor commutes to Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry every day, that doesn’t matter — the execution reaches their employer wherever they work across the five boroughs. Property execution works differently: it targets bank accounts, cash, and personal property directly. Both tools are available through our office, and in many cases, using one after the other is the most effective path to full recovery.
We also handle Supreme and Civil Court judgment collection, small claims enforcement, and parking violation operations. Fees for marshal services are set by New York State statute — not arbitrary. And the 5% poundage we collect on recovered amounts is only charged on money that’s actually collected. You don’t pay for enforcement that doesn’t produce results.
How do I hire a marshal in Tompkinsville after winning in Housing Court?
Once the Richmond County Housing Court at 927 Castleton Avenue issues your Warrant of Eviction or money judgment, the court’s involvement essentially ends. From that point, it’s your responsibility to hire a NYC Marshal to enforce the order — the court does not do this for you, and you cannot remove a tenant yourself. Doing so without a marshal is illegal, regardless of what the court order says.
To get started with us, you’ll contact the office directly and bring your paperwork. We’ll review what you have, confirm the prerequisites are met, and explain the next steps. For landlords in Tompkinsville who are going through this for the first time — especially those managing older multifamily properties without a management company — that initial walkthrough is often the most valuable part of the process. You’ll know exactly what’s required, what the timeline looks like, and what to expect before anything moves forward.
What is the difference between a NYC Marshal and the Sheriff for evictions?
Both NYC Marshals and the City Sheriff’s Office are legally authorized to enforce evictions and money judgments in New York City. In practice, though, marshals handle the overwhelming majority of evictions — in 2023, marshals carried out roughly 26,000 evictions citywide compared to about 1,200 by the Sheriff’s Office. That gap exists for a reason.
NYC Marshals are independent public officers appointed by the Mayor and regulated by the Department of Investigation. Because we earn income through statutory fees and poundage rather than a government salary, we have a direct incentive to move efficiently and follow through on every case. The Sheriff’s Office is a city agency — salaried, with a broader range of responsibilities beyond civil enforcement. For landlords and creditors in Tompkinsville who need focused, professional enforcement of a specific order, a marshal is typically the faster and more practical choice. NYC Marshal Edward Guida (#14) is fully authorized to serve Richmond County and all five boroughs.
How long does the eviction process take in Staten Island after I get my warrant?
The total timeline from the initial court filing to the physical removal of a tenant in Staten Island typically runs 60 to 120 days or more, depending on how contested the case is and how backed up the court calendar is. That covers everything from filing your petition in Richmond County Housing Court through the court process itself — which in contested cases on Staten Island can take 60 to 90 days on its own.
Once you have your Warrant of Eviction and hire us, the clock doesn’t stop. The Notice of Eviction must be served on the tenant, and there are legally required waiting periods before the physical removal can be scheduled. Weather can also be a factor — NYC-wide eviction suspensions have been ordered during severe winter storms, which affects the entire timeline. We move as quickly as the law allows and schedule evictions based on the first legal date available. The best thing you can do to avoid unnecessary delays is to have your paperwork complete and your information ready when you make contact.
Can a marshal garnish wages if my debtor works in Manhattan but lives in Tompkinsville?
Yes — and this is one of the most common situations for creditors on Staten Island. Many Tompkinsville residents commute to Manhattan daily via the Staten Island Ferry. If your debtor’s employer is in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx, an income execution served through NYC Marshal Edward Guida (#14) reaches them there. We have jurisdiction across all five boroughs, so you don’t need a separate marshal for each location.
The way it works: we first serve a copy of the income execution on the debtor directly, giving them roughly 20 days to respond or make voluntary payment. If they don’t, we then serve the employer, who is legally required to begin withholding up to 10% of the debtor’s gross wages with each paycheck. Those deductions continue until the full judgment amount is satisfied. You’ll need to provide the employer’s name and address — we don’t locate that information for you — but once you have it, we take it from there and follow up with the employer to make sure the garnishment is properly processed.
What happens if my debtor has no job — can I still collect my judgment in Staten Island?
Not having a job doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Income execution relies on a debtor having an employer to garnish, but property execution is a separate enforcement tool that doesn’t. A property execution allows us to target a debtor’s bank accounts, cash on hand, and personal property — none of which require employment income to exist.
If you know where your debtor banks, or if you have reason to believe they have assets that can be seized, a property execution may be the right path. A bank levy remains effective for 90 days, during which we can move on accounts you’ve identified. If the first avenue doesn’t produce results, you can pursue another. New York judgments are also enforceable for up to 20 years from the date of entry, which means you’re not forced to act under a short deadline — but waiting does carry risk, since debtors can move, change banks, or spend down accounts over time. We can walk you through which enforcement tool makes the most sense given what you know about your debtor’s situation.
Do small claims court winners in Tompkinsville need a marshal to collect their judgment?
Yes — winning in Staten Island Small Claims Court doesn’t mean the money shows up automatically. The court issues the judgment, but collecting it is entirely your responsibility. If the other party doesn’t pay voluntarily, your options for enforcement are income execution and property execution — both of which require a NYC Marshal.
This is a situation that catches a lot of Tompkinsville small business owners off guard. A restaurant owner on Victory Boulevard who wins a $2,000 judgment against a vendor, or a contractor who wins in small claims after a client refuses to pay — they’ve done the hard work of going to court, and then they discover the court won’t collect for them. NYC Marshal Edward Guida (#14) is authorized to enforce small claims judgments across all five boroughs through both income execution and property execution. You typically pay an advance toward fees at the start — for income execution in small claims, that’s up to $50 — and the 5% poundage is charged only on the amount actually recovered. If you won your case and you’re still waiting to see that money, the next step is contacting us.