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Council Member Brewer questions affordability in HDFC program

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Council Member Gale A. Brewer raises concerns about the affordability of HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) units, particularly regarding mortgages and maintenance costs. Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. defends the program's structure, stating it's designed to maintain affordability for original shareholders.

  • Brewer expresses skepticism about the long-term affordability of the program
  • Carrión acknowledges challenges but asserts that HPD is addressing core issues
  • Carrión accuses some groups of spreading misinformation about the program