Council Member Cabán questions the effectiveness of the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) in addressing housing needs for the city's lowest-income families. Chair Garodnick responds, explaining the potential impact of UAP and acknowledging the need for additional measures.

• Cabán asks about the likelihood of UAP significantly impacting housing access for the lowest-income families
• Garodnick explains that UAP allows for income averaging, potentially benefiting lower-income households
• The discussion highlights the need for a multi-faceted approach, including subsidy programs, to address the deepest affordability levels