Bronx County , New York City Civil Court cases in Bronx County, Bronx, NY
The New York City Civil Court, Small Claims Part (Bronx), is a city-level trial court of limited jurisdiction within the New York State Unified Court System. It provides a simplified forum for money-only civil disputes up to $10,000, typically involving breach of contract, property damage, consumer transactions, or services rendered; it also includes a Commercial Small Claims Part for business-versus-individual claims. Cases are brought in the Bronx Small Claims Part when the defendant resides, works, or has a place of business in Bronx County. The Small Claims Part does not grant equitable relief and does not handle criminal, family, or traffic matters; such cases are heard in other courts or parts (e.g., Criminal Court, Family Court, or the Housing Part of Civil Court for landlord-tenant issues).
Bronx County , New York City Civil Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Civil Court |
| County: | Bronx |
| Street Address: | 851 Grand Concourse |
| City: | Bronx |
| Zip Code: | 10451 |
| Phone: | 718-618-2500 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courts.state.ny.us/COURTS/nyc/civil/directionsBxCivil.shtml |
| Parking: | Street parking on blocks surrounding courthouse. Take Major Deegan Expressway, Exit 5, 161 St. to Grand Concourse |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bronx County , New York City Civil Court
New York City Civil Court's Small Claims Part resolves private money disputes up to $10,000. It accepts filings by individuals or businesses for money damages only, including breach of contract, consumer transactions, property damage, personal injury, and unreturned security deposits. Services include: claim and counterclaim filing (in person or online intake), court mailing of notices and scheduling, settlement conferences and mediation, informal hearings before a judge or arbitrator, jury trial upon timely demand with required fees (case may be transferred), default judgments, entry and satisfaction of judgments, and post‑judgment enforcement (information subpoenas, income executions, and bank levies via marshal/sheriff). The Part provides interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and fee‑waiver applications. It does not issue protective orders or handle criminal, family, or landlord‑tenant cases; orders of protection are obtained in Family or Criminal Court.