Your Judgment Has More Leverage Than You Think
If a debtor is still running their business while ignoring your judgment, their office — computers, servers, furniture, and all — may be exactly what you need to finally collect. We’ve seized equipment across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island for nearly four decades. Those assets are still there. We know how to get them.
Why Creditors Across NYC Trust Us
Mayor-Appointed Marshal, Badge #14
Edward F. Guida Jr. holds a formal government appointment — not a business license — giving him legal authority to physically seize assets no collection agency can touch.
Serving NYC Since 1988
Our office has enforced NYC civil court orders across two generations, giving us institutional knowledge that newer enforcement offices simply haven’t had time to build.
All Five Boroughs Covered
From a Midtown Manhattan office tower to a South Bronx warehouse, we execute property seizures across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island under one engagement.
Staff Trained Under Two Generations
Our office manager and team worked under Edward F. Guida Sr. for years — when you call, you speak with enforcement professionals who have seen virtually every scenario NYC courts produce.
NYC Property Execution Explained
The Debtor’s Office Equipment Is Not Off-Limits
A lot of judgment creditors assume that if the bank levy came up empty, there’s nothing left to collect. That assumption costs them real money.
Under New York law, a Property Execution authorizes a NYC Marshal to physically levy upon and remove a debtor’s business property — computers, servers, monitors, networking equipment, office furniture, and more — to satisfy a judgment. These assets are not exempt. If the debtor is still operating from a functioning office anywhere in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island, those assets are seizable right now.
The process is grounded in CPLR Article 52. Once you have a money judgment entered by NYC Civil Court or the Supreme Court, we can move on a Property Execution that puts us at the debtor’s door with the legal authority to take what’s owed. This isn’t a demand letter. It’s enforcement.
Seize Business Assets, Recover Your Judgment
What a Property Execution Actually Gets You
Office equipment can’t be drained overnight like a bank account — and that makes it one of the most reliable enforcement targets available to NYC judgment creditors.
- You gain access to a recovery path that works even when bank levies have already come up empty.
- Business computers, servers, and office furniture are not exempt under New York law — the debtor cannot legally shield them from a properly issued execution.
- You get a court-backed enforcement officer, not a collection agency, physically executing the seizure with legal authority behind every step.
- Physical assets like workstations and server racks are significantly harder for a debtor to conceal or move quickly compared to cash or bank balances.
- Seized assets go to public auction, with proceeds applied directly toward satisfying your judgment after statutory fees are deducted.
- Your judgment stays enforceable for up to 20 years under New York law — so even if timing wasn’t right before, it may be right now.
Marshal vs. Collection Agency NYC
Only a Marshal Can Walk Through That Door
There’s a meaningful difference between what a collection agency can do and what we can do. A collection agency sends letters and makes calls. That’s the full extent of their legal authority.
As a Mayor-appointed NYC Marshal, Edward F. Guida Jr. operates under a court-issued execution — which means we have the legal power to physically enter a debtor’s business premises, identify seizable assets, and remove them. No attorney, no collection agency, and no process server holds that authority. Only a marshal or sheriff can execute a physical property levy in New York.
In practice, marshal offices move faster than the sheriff because our financial incentive — a statutory 5% poundage on what we collect — is directly tied to your recovery. When you collect, we collect. That alignment matters.
Office Equipment Levy New York City
What We Can Actually Seize From a Business
Creditors are often surprised by how much is on the table. A debtor’s office may contain desktop computers, laptops, monitors, servers, networking and telecommunications equipment, conference room furniture, filing systems, reception area furnishings, and more.
In Manhattan’s Midtown office buildings, Brooklyn’s DUMBO loft spaces, or Queens commercial corridors, that equipment can represent tens of thousands of dollars in recoverable value. We approach every Property Execution the same way: professionally, neutrally, and with full documentation.
We act on your behalf as the judgment creditor, but we operate in an unbiased manner — meaning the seizure is conducted lawfully and in a way that holds up if challenged. The goal is maximum recovery, done right the first time.
Property Execution Process NYC Marshal
From Judgment to Seizure — Here’s the Process
Provide Your Judgment Details
Contact our office with your court-entered judgment and any known information about the debtor’s business location and assets.
We Docket and Execute
We prepare and docket the Property Execution, then move to levy upon the identified assets at the debtor’s business premises.
Assets Seized and Sold
Seized equipment goes to public auction; proceeds are applied to your judgment after deducting statutory marshal fees and expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a NYC Marshal actually seize computers and office furniture from a business?
Yes — and this is one of the most common misconceptions we encounter. Many creditors assume physical seizure is limited to vehicles or cash. Under New York law, a Property Execution authorizes a NYC Marshal to levy upon and remove a debtor’s personal property, which includes business computers, servers, monitors, networking equipment, office furniture, and other non-exempt business assets. Business equipment used in a commercial operation is generally not exempt from execution in New York. If the debtor is operating from a functioning office in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island, those assets are fair game under a properly issued execution.
What’s the difference between a NYC Marshal and a collection agency for seizing equipment?
The difference is legal authority. A collection agency can send letters, make calls, and report to credit bureaus — that’s the ceiling of what they’re permitted to do. A NYC Marshal is a court-appointed public officer with the legal power to physically execute a property levy. That means we can show up at a debtor’s place of business, identify seizable assets, and remove them under the authority of a court-issued execution. No collection agency, no attorney, and no private investigator holds that power. If you want the debtor’s office equipment actually taken, a marshal is the only enforcement path that gets you there.
What if the debtor moves or hides their equipment before the marshal arrives?
It’s a legitimate concern, and one reason why working with an experienced, responsive marshal matters. Physical assets like servers, workstations, and office furniture are significantly harder to conceal or relocate quickly compared to cash in a bank account — but it does happen. The best protection is moving promptly once you have your execution. Our office has been navigating these situations across all five NYC boroughs since 1988, and our staff knows how to handle complications that arise during the enforcement process. If you have reason to believe assets may be moved, share that information with us when you reach out so we can factor it into timing.
How do I know if the debtor’s office equipment is worth seizing?
The honest answer is that it depends on what the debtor’s business looks like. A tech company in Long Island City, Queens or a professional services firm in Midtown Manhattan might have servers, developer workstations, networking equipment, and premium office furniture that collectively represent significant recoverable value. A sole proprietor working from a home office is a different picture. What we’d encourage you to do is think about what you know about the debtor’s operation — where they work, what kind of business they run, how many employees they have. That context helps us assess whether a Property Execution on office equipment is a strong recovery path for your specific judgment.
Do I need a lawyer to hire a NYC Marshal for an equipment seizure?
No. Any judgment creditor can contact our office directly with their court-entered judgment and the information they have about the debtor’s assets. You don’t need an attorney to initiate a Property Execution, though many creditors do come to us through referrals from their commercial litigation or debt collection attorneys. If you already have legal counsel, they can work with us directly. If you don’t, you’re welcome to reach out on your own. What you will need is a judgment that has already been entered by NYC Civil Court or the Supreme Court — we enforce existing judgments, we don’t obtain them. Once you have that document, we can walk you through the next steps.
How long does the office equipment seizure process take from start to finish?
The timeline has a few moving parts. Once you provide us with your execution document and asset information, we work to docket and move on the levy as promptly as the process allows. After assets are physically seized, they go to public auction — and the gap between seizure and auction proceeds reaching your judgment can vary based on scheduling and the nature of the assets involved. We use up-to-date technology across our office to keep the process moving accurately and efficiently. What we can tell you is that we don’t sit on cases — our statutory poundage fee means we only get paid when you collect, so moving your case forward is always in our interest as much as it is in yours.
Call us at (718) 779-2134 or email us at guidajr@nycmarshal14.com to see how we can help you.