Tina Larsson
Tina Larsson is the co-founder of The Folson Group, New York City's leading co-op and condo consultancy. A prominent speaker on proactive co-op/condo leadership and ESG matters, Tina is the author of Living the High Life: How Smart Co-op and Condo Owners Protect Themselves and Their Investment. In addition to two decades experience as a business analyst and investment advisor, Tina holds a BS and MBA from Pace University and a LEED Green Associate designation. Her mission is to make NYC safer, more sustainable, and more affordable.
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A property management firm is a third-party vendor hired by your board, or by the sponsor or developer for new construction or conversions. Property management firms assign one property manager (frequently abbreviated PM and sometimes called the managing agent) and often a team to support each client’s building.
If possible and there are enough board seats open, run as part of a group. This maximizes the chance of having a majority of board votes once you’re elected and being able to get things done.
Speak with neighbors and find those who have the same wishes for the building’s future. If your building needs a new elevator, for example, reach out to neighbors on the top floors who likely feel the same way. See if any would be willing to run for the board so that the elevator can finally be replaced.
The signs that it’s time to run for your board can be many and completely different from building to building and from owner to owner. Keep in mind that it can be easy as an outsider to judge the people in charge, who might be doing their best to run the building. Boards are volunteers that have jobs, careers, families, and hobbies that they care more about, and the time that they have to spend on their board duties is limited.
