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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
NYC Sheriff/Marshal vehicle lien auctions (towed/seized vehicles); NYC Sheriff real estate and personal property auctions are also listed on Alestra’s site (non-vehicle).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
NYC Sheriff/Marshal vehicle auctions are scheduled by NYC Department of Finance and held at tow yards across the boroughs. Example upcoming date listed for Staten Island: August 11, 2025. Specific sale dates vary by borough and are posted by NYC DOF.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No delivery/shipping service is mentioned for Sheriff/Marshal vehicle auctions.
Buyer Fee Details
No free storage; removal required by 5:00 PM on auction day or storage charges begin at $20/day.
Seller Fees
Not specified on Alestra Auctions’ site for vehicle auctions (NYC Sheriff/Marshal sales).
Storage Holding Fees
Must remove the vehicle by 5:00 PM on the day of the auction; otherwise storage is $20 per day. If not picked up within 96 hours after 5:00 PM on the auction date, it is considered abandoned and will be disposed of.
Who can Register
Auctions are public; bidders bid by lot number on-site. Cash payment in full is required immediately after winning. Sales tax is waived if a valid resale certificate is presented. No bidder deposit policy found; no online pre-registration requirement stated for Sheriff/Marshal vehicle auctions.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Cash required in full at time of sale, including 8.875% sales tax unless a resale certificate is presented. Other payment methods are not specified.
Bidding Methods
In Person. Bidding is by assigned lot number; highest bidder wins; ties/disputes trigger a re-bid. No online platform stated for Sheriff/Marshal vehicle auctions.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Alestra Auctions operates as an auctioneer for NYC Sheriff/Marshal (NYC Department of Finance) lien/towed vehicle auctions. These sales are distinct from DCAS surplus fleet auctions (which are online via IAA/GovDeals) and from salvage auctions run by private companies; therefore, there are no buyer/transporter mobile app requirements, digital gate passes, or online bidding workflows indicated for Sheriff/Marshal sales on Alestra’s site. Contact details for Alestra (office and cell numbers; 128 Port Richmond Ave) are posted on the Alestra site for general inquiries.
Pickup Rules
Tow yard release fee $98 cash; remove by 5:00 PM auction day or storage $20/day applies; vehicle considered abandoned after 96 hours from 5:00 PM auction date; keys are generally not provided—locksmiths may be on-site for a fee; vehicles are sold AS-IS; once removed, you cannot park on the street or drive without proper registration and plates; take Certificate of Sale to DMV to obtain title (only one certificate issued, no duplicates).
Policies
Vehicles sold AS-IS; no representations about functionality or safety; buyers encouraged to check NHTSA recall info using VIN; VINs are provided in Sheriff/Marshal sale notices.; Purchasers buy the right, title, and interest subject to any recorded liens; vehicles with liens remain subject to the lien after sale and may be repossessed by the lienholder.; Sales tax (8.875%) due in cash unless a resale certificate is presented (tax waived).; Only one Certificate of Sale is issued per owner; no duplicates or replacements.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter registration/app or gate pass process described).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Pay in full with cash immediately after sale; pay tow yard release fee ($98 cash); bring identification and Certificate of Sale for DMV titling; comply with removal deadline by 5:00 PM; vehicle must be towed if not legally drivable; cannot drive without registration/plates.
Self Pickup Process
After winning, settle cash payment, obtain sale documents from auction staff, pay tow yard release fee, arrange towing or locksmith services if needed, remove vehicle by 5:00 PM same day.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
About Alestra Auctions auction
Alestra Auctions conducts public vehicle sales for the New York City Sheriff and Marshal’s offices, offering seized vehicles to the highest bidder. Auctions are held in person under official city procedures, giving buyers confidence in a fair, regulated process. With every sale clearly advertised and run by experienced auctioneers, Alestra provides a transparent and efficient way to purchase government-seized vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alestra Auctions work?
Alestra Auctions works by listing seized vehicles, conducting live in‑person bidding, and requiring immediate payment from the winning bidder according to posted terms.
Alestra Auctions works by listing seized vehicles, conducting live in‑person bidding, and requiring immediate payment from the winning bidder according to posted terms.
How much do vehicles cost at Alestra Auctions?
How much do vehicles cost at Alestra Auctions?
How much vehicles cost at Alestra Auctions depends entirely on bidding and each vehicle’s condition; there are no fixed prices.
What are the benefits of Alestra Auctions?
Some of the benefits of Alestra Auctions are truly public access and transparent, government‑run rules that keep the process straightforward.
What types of vehicles are available at Alestra Auctions?
The types of vehicles available at Alestra Auctions are seized vehicles from NYC Sheriff/Marshal actions; makes and models vary by auction.
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