Episode 6: Tina Larsson - How New York Co-Ops and Condos Actually Waste Money (and How to Stop It)

New York buildings don’t fail because of bad intentions.
They fail because of invisible waste, outdated systems, and volunteer boards forced to make complex decisions with limited time and information.

In this episode of Get Real. Get Wiser., we sit down with Tina Larson, co-founder of The Folson Group, to unpack what actually happens behind the scenes of New York co-ops and condos.

Tina shares how a financial analyst’s eye uncovered millions in cumulative savings, where buildings quietly bleed money, and how laws like Local Law 97 are reshaping operating decisions across the city.

We cover:
• Where co-ops and condos most commonly overspend
• Why boards struggle to control costs even with good property managers
• What Local Law 97 really requires and where compliance goes wrong
• Practical, non-disruptive upgrades that deliver real ROI
• The difference between theoretical efficiency and real-world building operations

This is not a policy debate.
It’s a ground-level look at how buildings actually function, and what smart operators do differently.