If you’ve ever tried to recover a vehicle from the New York City Parking Violations Bureau (PVB, operated by Daisy Alverio), you know how frustrating it can be. The process often feels inconsistent, slow, and confusing — and for years, lienholders have had to deal with a system that doesn’t always take their needs into account.
That is about to change.
Thanks to a federal lawsuit filed by attorneys Rudy Meola and Nick Duston, a federal court has now ordered the NYC PVB to start listening to lienholders. The court’s decision means the PVB must take a serious look at how it handles lienholder claims and vehicle recoveries — and make real changes to fix the problems.
This is a major win for lienholders. For the first time, there’s an opportunity to help shape policies that could make recovering vehicles faster, smoother, and more predictable. Think of it as a reset — a chance to clear away the red tape and build a better process for everyone involved.
Rudy and Nick want to make sure lienholders’ voices are front and center in this effort. They’re collecting ideas and feedback on what the new process should look like. If you have suggestions or specific fixes you’d like to see, now’s the time to speak up.
You can share your input directly by emailing attorney Rudy Meola at Rudy@Meolalaw.com.
The next step will be a Microsoft Teams meeting, where all lienholder ideas and proposals will be discussed. This will be a collaborative session — a chance for lienholders to compare notes, identify priorities, and help shape the reforms that are coming.
If you would like an invite to the TEAMS meeting please email Rudy.
For once, the PVB has been told it must listen. Let’s make sure it hears what lienholders have to say.