From landlords on the Grand Concourse to contractors and small businesses across the borough, Bronx creditors face the same frustration: a win on paper that hasn't turned into a dime. New York's collection toolkit is how you change that — and it works the same whether your debtor is in Riverdale, Mott Haven, or Pelham Bay.
Smaller money claims are handled by the Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, at 851 Grand Concourse (including its Small Claims Part for claims up to $10,000). Larger matters go to the Supreme Court, Bronx County. Once you have a judgment, you can docket a transcript of judgment with the Bronx County Clerk to lien real property the debtor owns in the Bronx.
1. Find the money. An information subpoena (CPLR 5224) forces the debtor, their bank, or their employer to reveal accounts, wages, and assets under oath.
2. Freeze it. A restraining notice (CPLR 5222) locks down a Bronx bank account or other property so it can't be moved while you collect.
3. Take it. A NYC Marshal or the City Sheriff can levy a bank account (CPLR 5232) or serve an income execution (CPLR 5231) that captures up to 10% of gross wages. Liens reach real estate.
No. A New York judgment is enforceable statewide. If the debtor lives, banks, or works in Bronx County, you target those assets and can docket the judgment with the Bronx County Clerk to reach Bronx real property.
Up to 10% of gross wages via an income execution (CPLR 5231), within statutory limits.
Not required, but enforcement is procedural and easy to botch. New York collection matters can go on contingency here — you don't pay unless you collect.