Your Judgment Won’t Enforce Itself
You won in Housing Court. Now the real work begins. We track, file, and execute eviction warrants across all five NYC boroughs — so you stop waiting and start getting your property back.
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Edward F. Guida Jr. is an officially appointed NYC Marshal — a regulated public officer operating under DOI oversight, not a private contractor.
Serving NYC Since 1988
The Guida name has been executing warrants in NYC Housing Courts for over 35 years — institutional knowledge no newly appointed marshal can replicate.
All Five Boroughs, One Office
From the South Bronx to Staten Island, we handle warrant tracking and execution across every NYC borough without sending you to a different marshal.
Current E-Filing Capability
We file warrant requisitions through NYSCEF — NYC’s mandatory electronic filing system — keeping your case moving without paper-based delays.
NYC Eviction Warrant Status Tracking
Winning in Court Is Only Half the Battle
A judgment of possession does not put you back in your property. After the court rules in your favor, a Warrant of Eviction must be separately obtained, a marshal must be engaged, a 14-day notice must be properly served, and only then can the eviction or legal possession proceed.
Most landlords don’t realize how many steps stand between a court victory and actually regaining control of their unit. That gap — between winning your case and physically recovering your property — is exactly where things stall. Filing errors, missed deadlines, and lack of communication from an unresponsive marshal can cost you weeks or months of additional lost rent.
We handle every step of the warrant-to-execution pipeline so that gap closes as quickly as the law allows.
Marshal Warrant Tracking NYC Benefits
What You Actually Get When You Call Us
From the moment we receive your warrant, you’ll know exactly where your case stands — and what happens next.
- You stop chasing your marshal for updates — we track case status and keep you informed at every stage.
- Your warrant requisition is filed correctly the first time through NYSCEF, avoiding delays caused by procedural errors.
- Whether your property is in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, or Staten Island, one office handles the entire process.
- You get a marshal with 35+ years of borough-specific Housing Court experience behind every filing decision.
- The eviction or legal possession is carried out professionally, reducing the risk of confrontation or liability at your property.
- You work with a team that has managed NYC warrant executions through moratoriums, court backlogs, and e-filing mandates — nothing here is new to us.
Housing Court Filing NYC Boroughs
Every Borough Has Its Own Rhythm
NYC Housing Court is not one building — it’s five separate courthouses, each with its own clerk procedures, filing windows, and local nuances. The Bronx court sits at 851 Grand Concourse. Brooklyn handles cases out of 141 Livingston Street. Manhattan’s Housing Court is at 111 Centre Street. Queens is based at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica. Staten Island operates out of its own courthouse with its own filing protocols.
Each location operates within the same legal framework, but anyone who’s filed warrant requisitions across all five boroughs knows that the experience on the ground varies. We’ve been filing in these courthouses for decades. We know the documentation requirements, the timelines, and — critically — the points in the process where cases tend to get delayed if something isn’t handled exactly right.
That familiarity isn’t something you can shortcut. It comes from years of showing up, filing correctly, and following through.
Legal Possession vs Eviction NYC
Not Every Warrant Ends the Same Way
There’s an important distinction that many landlords don’t fully understand until they’re already in the process. A Legal Possession means we change the locks and the tenant’s belongings remain in the unit — the landlord regains access without a full physical removal. A full Eviction means the tenant and their belongings are physically removed from the premises, with a bonded moving company licensed by the New York State Department of Transportation handling the move-out and delivering items to a licensed warehouse.
Which outcome applies to your situation depends on the specifics of your warrant and the circumstances at the time of execution. We walk you through that distinction before we ever set foot on the property, so there are no surprises on execution day.
The right approach depends on your case — and we’ve seen enough of them across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island to know the difference matters.
Eviction Warrant Process NYC Explained
From Warrant Receipt to Possession — Here’s the Process
We Receive Your Warrant
Once you select us as your marshal, we pick up the Warrant of Eviction from the court within 3 business days and review all case documentation.
We File and Serve Notice
We file the requisition through NYSCEF and post the mandatory 14-day Notice of Eviction on the property — starting the legal clock correctly.
We Execute and Keep You Informed
On the scheduled date, we carry out the legal possession or full eviction — and communicate with you throughout so you’re never left guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
I won my case in Housing Court — why can’t I just take back my apartment?
A judgment of possession gives you the legal right to reclaim your property, but it doesn’t automatically remove the tenant. You still need to obtain a Warrant of Eviction from the court — a separate document that authorizes a marshal to physically carry out the removal. Once the warrant is issued, you select a marshal, who then files the requisition, posts the required 14-day notice, and schedules the execution. The process has multiple steps built in by law, and skipping or mishandling any of them can reset the clock entirely. That’s why having a marshal who manages the full pipeline — not just the final step — makes a real difference.
How do I track the status of my eviction warrant in New York City?
Once a warrant has been issued, you can check the status of your Housing Court case through the eCourts portal using your eviction index number. That gives you a general view of where things stand in the court system. But knowing your court case status and knowing what your marshal is actually doing with the warrant are two different things. When you work with our office, you don’t have to rely solely on a public portal — we track the warrant internally and keep you updated on where things stand, what’s been filed, and when the next step is scheduled. That kind of direct communication is something a database can’t provide.
How long does the eviction warrant process take in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, or Staten Island?
The timeline varies depending on the borough, the type of case, and whether any motions are filed by the tenant to delay the process. Generally, once the marshal receives the warrant, the 14-day notice period begins after it’s posted on the property. If no stay or order to show cause is filed during that window, the eviction can proceed on or after the 14th day. In high-volume boroughs like the Bronx — which has one of the highest rates of executed evictions in the city — court processing times and scheduling can add days. We move as efficiently as the law allows and don’t sit on warrants waiting to be pushed.
What is the difference between a legal possession and a full eviction in NYC?
A legal possession means the marshal changes the locks on the premises. The tenant’s belongings remain inside, and the landlord regains access to the unit without a full physical removal taking place. A full eviction goes further — the tenant and all their personal property are physically removed from the premises. By law, this requires a bonded moving company licensed by the New York State Department of Transportation, and the tenant’s belongings must be delivered to a warehouse licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Which outcome is appropriate depends on your specific warrant and the conditions at the property. We clarify this with you before execution day so there’s no confusion about what to expect.
Can a tenant stop the eviction after the warrant has already been issued?
Yes — and this is one of the most stressful parts of the process for landlords. Even after a Warrant of Eviction has been issued, a tenant can file an Order to Show Cause asking the court to stay the warrant. If granted, that stay temporarily halts the eviction until the court holds a hearing. Tenants may also file for bankruptcy protection, which triggers an automatic stay under federal law. These legal maneuvers are part of NYC’s tenant protection framework, and they’re more common now that virtually all tenants in NYC Housing Court have legal representation under the city’s Right-to-Counsel law. We monitor active warrants for exactly these situations and communicate with you immediately if a delay arises.
Does one marshal cover all five NYC boroughs, or do I need a different marshal for each?
You do not need a separate marshal for each borough. NYC Marshals are authorized to operate across all five boroughs — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island — and our office does exactly that. This matters especially if you own properties in multiple boroughs and want consistent handling, a single point of contact, and a team that already knows the Housing Court procedures in each county. Our office is based in Corona, Queens, and we have been executing warrants across every borough since 1988. Whether your property is in Washington Heights, Bed-Stuy, Jamaica, or the southern Bronx, you’re working with the same office, the same staff, and the same standards every time.
Call us at (718) 779-2134 or email us at gu*****@**********14.com to see how we can help you.