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NYC Marshal Services in Tottenville, NY
Tottenville Landlords: Winning in Court Was Step One
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Eviction Marshal Serving Staten Island
Most people who come to our office already won. They went to court, made their case, and got the judgment or the warrant. What they didn’t get was anyone to explain what happens next — because the court doesn’t do that part. That’s the gap we fill.
For Tottenville homeowners renting out a two-family colonial or a basement unit, the stakes are personal. This isn’t a large property management company with a legal team on retainer. It’s your home, your investment, and your income. When a tenant stops paying and the court sides with you, you need someone who can actually move the process forward — not another form to fill out on your own.
The same goes for small business owners along Amboy Road who’ve won a civil judgment against a non-paying customer or contractor. A judgment sitting on paper collects nothing. Income execution — wage garnishment — can pull up to 10% of a debtor’s gross wages each pay period until the balance is satisfied. A property execution can reach bank accounts and personal assets. These are legal tools with real teeth, and we’re authorized to use them across all five boroughs, including every corner of Staten Island.
NYC Marshal Serving Richmond County
We’ve been part of New York City’s civil enforcement system since 1988 — first through Edward F. Guida Sr., who served as an NYC Marshal for 25 years, and now through Edward F. Guida Jr., who was formally appointed by the Mayor of New York City in 2016. The office manager and staff who worked under the father are still here. That’s not a talking point — it’s the kind of institutional knowledge you can’t hire your way into.
NYC Marshals are appointed by the Mayor after a thorough background investigation by the NYC Department of Investigation. Fewer than 30 are active across the entire city. We’re one of them, with jurisdiction across all five boroughs — including Richmond County and the Staten Island Housing Court that handles cases originating in Tottenville, Pleasant Plains, and the broader South Shore.
When you call our office, you’re not talking to a new hire reading from a script. You’re talking to people who have worked these cases, know these courts, and can tell you exactly what you need to bring and what to expect.
How NYC Marshal Enforcement Works
The process starts when you contact our office. You’ll need to bring your court documents — the Warrant of Eviction issued by the Staten Island Housing Court, or the civil judgment from the Richmond County Civil Court at 927 Castleton Avenue. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s required based on your specific situation, whether that’s a residential eviction, an income execution, or a property execution against a bank account or personal assets.
For evictions, we serve the Notice of Eviction on the tenant and schedule the physical removal once the legal date arrives. For judgment collection, we docket the income execution and serve it on the debtor’s employer, who is then legally required to withhold wages each pay period. If income execution isn’t viable — maybe the debtor isn’t employed — property execution is another avenue, allowing us to levy bank accounts or seize assets to satisfy the debt.
One thing worth knowing if you’re in Tottenville: we operate Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and you can handle the entire intake process by phone or email. You don’t need to travel to Corona, Queens to get started. The legal work happens where the debtor is — not where you are. And if severe winter weather causes a DOI-ordered suspension of evictions, which does happen, we’ll keep you informed on timing and rescheduling.
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Income Execution and Eviction Services Staten Island
We handle the full range of civil enforcement authorized under New York law. For landlords, that means performing legal possession or eviction once the Warrant of Eviction has been issued by the court — carried out professionally and in strict accordance with DOI requirements, including a bonded moving company and a written inventory of removed property. For creditors, that means income execution (wage garnishment), property execution against bank accounts and personal assets, and enforcement of judgments from both the NYC Civil Court and the NY State Supreme Court.
Small claims enforcement is available too. If you won in Staten Island Small Claims Court and the other party still hasn’t paid, that judgment is enforceable — and we can execute on it through income or property execution across all five boroughs. A lot of Tottenville residents don’t realize that winning in small claims court is only half the process. The court doesn’t collect for you. We do.
Parking violation operations — vehicle booting and towing — round out our service list. Every service is performed in a neutral, unbiased, and professional manner. In a neighborhood like Tottenville, where a landlord-tenant dispute might involve people who live within a few blocks of each other, that approach isn’t just policy — it’s how disputes get resolved without making things worse.
How do I hire an NYC Marshal to enforce a judgment in Tottenville?
Start by gathering your court documents. If you’re enforcing an eviction, you’ll need the Warrant of Eviction issued by the Staten Island Housing Court. If you’re collecting on a money judgment — from the Richmond County Civil Court or a small claims case — you’ll need a certified copy of that judgment. Once you have your paperwork, contact our office directly by phone or email. We’ll tell you exactly what’s required for your specific type of enforcement action and walk you through the next steps.
You don’t need an attorney to hire a marshal. Many Tottenville landlords and creditors come to our office without legal representation, and we’re experienced at explaining the process clearly to first-time clients. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and you can handle intake entirely by phone — no trip to Queens required.
What's the difference between a marshal and a sheriff for NYC evictions?
Both NYC Marshals and the NYC Sheriff’s Office are authorized to enforce civil court orders, including evictions. The practical difference is significant. NYC Marshals are independent public officers — appointed by the Mayor, regulated by the NYC Department of Investigation, and compensated through statutory fees rather than a government salary. That structure creates a direct incentive to move cases efficiently. The Sheriff’s Office is a government agency with salaried employees and a different operational model.
In practice, marshals handle the overwhelming majority of evictions in New York City — roughly 26,000 in 2023 compared to about 1,200 handled by the Sheriff’s Office. If you’re a Tottenville landlord trying to regain possession of your property, working with a marshal is the more common and typically faster route. Both are legitimate options, but the numbers reflect where most landlords and creditors end up.
How does income execution work, and how much can actually be garnished?
Income execution is the legal mechanism for garnishing a debtor’s wages. Once you have a civil court judgment, we docket the income execution and serve notice on the debtor, giving them roughly 20 days to make voluntary payment. If they don’t, the employer is served next and is legally required to withhold a portion of the debtor’s wages each pay period until the judgment is fully paid.
Under New York law, the garnishment is capped at 10% of the debtor’s gross wages. For a working professional — and Tottenville has a high concentration of executive and management-level workers — that 10% can translate into meaningful, consistent recovery over time. The key is that you need to know where the debtor works. We serve the employer; we don’t locate the employer for you. If you have that information, income execution is one of the most reliable collection tools available.
What happens if the tenant refuses to leave after the eviction warrant is issued?
Once the Staten Island Housing Court issues a Warrant of Eviction, the tenant no longer has a legal right to remain on the property — but they cannot be physically removed without a marshal. That’s not optional. In New York City, only a Marshal, Sheriff, or Constable is legally authorized to carry out a physical eviction. A landlord who attempts to remove a tenant without going through this process — changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities — is committing an illegal lockout, regardless of what the court said.
After we serve the Notice of Eviction, there’s a mandatory waiting period before the physical removal can be scheduled. The tenant has the opportunity to vacate voluntarily during that window. If they don’t, we return with a bonded moving company, remove the occupants and their belongings, and transfer legal possession back to you. The entire process is documented, and we maintain a written inventory of any property removed from the premises.
Can a marshal enforce a small claims court judgment in Staten Island?
Yes. A judgment from the Staten Island Small Claims Court is a legally enforceable civil judgment, and we’re authorized to execute on it through income execution or property execution across all five boroughs. Small claims in New York covers disputes up to $10,000 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses — amounts that are absolutely worth collecting, especially given the income levels and property values in the Tottenville area.
The process works the same way as any other judgment enforcement. You bring your certified judgment documents to our office, and we determine whether income execution, property execution, or both are the right approach based on what you know about the debtor’s employment and assets. A lot of people win in small claims court and then assume the other party will just pay. When they don’t, this is the next step — and it’s more straightforward than most people expect.
How long does the eviction process typically take for a Tottenville landlord?
The full eviction timeline in New York City — from initial court filing through physical removal — typically runs somewhere between 60 and 120 days, sometimes longer depending on court scheduling, whether the tenant contests the case, and whether any Orders to Show Cause are filed to delay proceedings. Our portion of that timeline begins after the court issues the Warrant of Eviction, and from that point, we work to serve notice and schedule the physical removal as efficiently as the legal process allows.
One factor specific to the South Shore worth knowing: Tottenville’s coastal location means it can be more exposed to severe winter weather than interior parts of Staten Island. The NYC Department of Investigation has the authority to suspend all evictions citywide during extreme weather events — this has happened in recent winters — which can affect scheduling if your eviction date falls near a storm. We stay on top of those notifications and will communicate any timing changes directly with you. The goal is always to get you to the finish line as quickly as the process permits.