You Won in Court. Now Let’s Actually Collect.
A judgment without enforcement is just paper. If a debtor’s business inventory is sitting on a shelf in Brooklyn or stacked in a Queens warehouse, we can move on it — legally, quickly, and across all five boroughs. That’s what we do.
What Makes This Office Different
Mayor-Appointed, Badge Number 14
Edward F. Guida Jr. holds an official mayoral appointment — one of no more than 83 NYC Marshals authorized to enforce civil judgments citywide.
Serving NYC Since 1988
This office has operated continuously since 1988, carrying forward a family legacy built on integrity, accuracy, and real results for judgment creditors across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
All Five Boroughs, One Office
From the Bronx to Staten Island, we enforce judgments wherever the debtor’s inventory is located — no handoffs, no gaps in coverage, no excuses.
Technology-Forward Enforcement
We use up-to-date technology and procedures across every execution, giving creditors clean documentation and faster turnaround from writ to recovery.
Marshal Property Execution New York
This Is Not a Voluntary Liquidation Sale
When most people hear “business inventory liquidation,” they picture a store hanging a going-out-of-business banner and selling everything at a discount. What we do is different — and more powerful.
A property execution by a NYC Marshal is a court-authorized seizure of a debtor’s physical assets, including merchandise, stock, and business goods, to satisfy a money judgment you’ve already won. Once you have a judgment and a Writ of Execution from the court, we are authorized to levy the debtor’s inventory — physically taking possession of it and applying the proceeds toward what you’re owed. This is the legal mechanism that turns a paper judgment into actual money.
It applies whether your judgment came from NYC Civil Court, Small Claims Court, or the New York State Supreme Court.
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What a Property Execution Actually Gets You
Winning the case was step one. A marshal-executed property levy is how that judgment becomes real money in your hands.
- You get a legally authorized officer physically acting on your judgment — not a letter, not a phone call, not a threat.
- Inventory sitting in a Bronx storefront or a Queens distribution center can be seized before it’s moved, sold off, or quietly transferred.
- We cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island — so the debtor can’t simply relocate assets to another borough to stay ahead of enforcement.
- Every execution is handled in a neutral, professional manner, protecting your legal position and reducing the risk of counter-claims.
- You receive proper documentation throughout the process — important for your attorney, your accountant, and your own records.
- If inventory alone doesn’t cover the full judgment, we can pursue additional enforcement tools, including income execution and bank levies.
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The Clock Starts Moving the Moment You Call
Business inventory is the most mobile asset a debtor has. Unlike real estate — where a judgment lien can last ten years — inventory can be sold off, shipped out of state, or moved to a different location within days of a debtor learning that enforcement is coming.
In New York City’s commercial corridors, that window closes fast. Fordham Road in the Bronx moves merchandise at a relentless pace. Wholesale businesses along Queens Boulevard and in the Flushing and Jamaica Avenue corridors can turn over significant inventory in a matter of days. Manhattan’s Garment District and SoHo are full of businesses that know exactly how to make assets hard to find. Brooklyn’s waterfront and industrial zones operate on tight supply chains where inventory moves constantly.
The longer enforcement waits, the less there is to collect. When you contact our office, we move with the urgency this kind of enforcement requires. We use current technology and efficient internal procedures to get your execution processed and acted upon — not queued behind a backlog of unrelated matters.
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What You Need to Bring — and What We Handle
One thing creditors often don’t realize: a marshal is not a private investigator. We are not responsible for locating the debtor’s assets — that’s your job before you contact us. You’ll need to identify where the inventory is physically located, whether that’s a retail storefront in Brooklyn, a warehouse off the BQE, a showroom in Manhattan, or a distribution operation in Queens.
What you bring us: the judgment, the Writ of Execution, and the location of the assets. What we handle from there: the levy, the seizure, the documentation, and the enforcement process from start to finish.
This division of responsibility is important because it shapes how quickly things move. Creditors who come to us prepared — with a clear picture of where the debtor’s inventory is and what it consists of — see faster results. If you’re working with an attorney, they can help you gather this information before we begin. If you’re not, we can walk you through what you’ll need when you call.
Marshal Inventory Execution Process NYC
From Judgment to Recovery — Here’s How It Works
Obtain Your Writ of Execution
After winning your judgment, get a Writ of Execution from the court — this is the document that authorizes us to act.
Contact Our Office With Asset Details
Call us with the judgment details and the location of the debtor’s inventory. The more specific you are, the faster we can move.
We Execute the Levy and Collect
We physically levy the inventory, handle the enforcement process, and apply the proceeds toward satisfying your judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a business inventory liquidation by a NYC Marshal?
It’s a court-authorized property execution — not a voluntary sale. When a business owes you money under a civil judgment, you can direct a NYC Marshal to seize the debtor’s physical inventory and apply the proceeds from its sale toward what you’re owed. This is done under New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), specifically the provisions governing property executions. It’s one of the most direct enforcement tools available to a judgment creditor, and it works on inventory, merchandise, equipment, and other tangible business assets. It is entirely separate from and much more powerful than simply asking the debtor to pay.
How is a NYC Marshal different from the City Sheriff for inventory enforcement?
Both are authorized to enforce civil judgments in New York, but they operate very differently. The City Sheriff is a city employee who receives a salary regardless of outcome. A NYC Marshal is an independent public officer — appointed by the Mayor but not employed by the city — whose income is tied directly to successful enforcement. There are no more than 83 NYC Marshals appointed at any time, making each appointment a significant credential. As a judgment creditor, you have the right to choose which enforcement officer handles your execution. Many attorneys and creditors prefer working with a specific marshal they know and trust, particularly for business inventory matters where speed and experience matter most.
Can a debtor’s business inventory be seized if the business is still operating?
Yes. A property execution can be carried out against a business that is still open and operating. The debtor does not have to be closed or insolvent for us to act. If you have a valid judgment and a Writ of Execution, we are authorized to levy the inventory regardless of whether the business is still running. This is actually one of the most important reasons to act quickly — a business that is still operating can continue selling off inventory every day, reducing the pool of assets available to satisfy your judgment. Waiting for the business to close on its own often means there’s nothing left to collect by the time enforcement begins.
Does the marshal cover all five NYC boroughs for inventory seizures?
Yes. Our office enforces judgments across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. This matters more than it might seem. In New York City’s commercial environment, a debtor might operate a retail business in one borough and store excess inventory in another. A wholesale business in Flushing might have a secondary stockroom in the Bronx. A Manhattan-based supplier might keep merchandise in a Brooklyn warehouse. A Staten Island operation might use Queens as a distribution hub. If your enforcement officer only covers one or two boroughs, a debtor with any sophistication can exploit that gap. We don’t have that limitation — wherever the inventory is in the five boroughs, we can move on it.
What information do I need to give the marshal before enforcement begins?
The most important thing to understand is that a marshal is not responsible for locating assets — that falls on you as the judgment creditor. Before you contact us, you should have your judgment documentation, a Writ of Execution issued by the court, and a clear idea of where the debtor’s inventory is physically located. That means an actual address — a storefront, a warehouse, a distribution facility. The more specific the information you provide, the faster and more effectively we can act. If you’re working with an attorney, they can help you prepare this before reaching out. If you’re handling enforcement yourself, call us and we’ll walk you through exactly what you need.
What happens if the debtor’s inventory doesn’t cover the full judgment amount?
It’s possible that a single property execution won’t fully satisfy the judgment, particularly if the inventory has limited resale value or has already been partially depleted. In that case, a business inventory seizure is often just one part of a broader enforcement strategy. We are also authorized to pursue income execution — directing an employer to withhold a portion of wages — as well as other enforcement tools available under New York law. Creditors owed money by businesses operating in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island often need more than one enforcement avenue to collect in full, and our office can help you understand what options remain after an initial execution.
Call us at (718) 779-2134 or email us at gu*****@**********14.com to see how we can help you.