HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP HOUSING COALITION (HTHC) . . .

APPLAUDS OPENING OF MATINECOCK COURT, 146-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN EAST NORTHPORT

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HUNTINGTON, NY – JULY 14, 2025  –  The Huntington Township Housing Coalition (HTHC), a nonprofit advocacy organization that encourages development of affordable housing in the Town of Huntington, has applauded the opening of Matinecock Court,  a 146-unit, limited-equity cooperative housing development in East Northport.

Under development for more than 45 years, the property is located at the northwest corner of Elwood Road and Pulaski Road.

The developers are Housing Help Inc. in Greenlawn and D&F Development Group in Levittown.

“We commend Housing Help and D&F Development for their perseverance in bringing Matinecock Court to the finish line,” said Roger Weaving, president of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition. “This attractive development stands as an excellent illustration of contemporary affordable housing.”

The property is comprised of 17 two-story buildings consisting of 18 one-bedroom units, 89 two-bedroom units and 38 three-bedroom units. A two-bedroom unit is set aside for the superintendent, and six are reserved for residents with developmental disabilities.

Under the limited-equity arrangement, residents are not buying the homes, but are able to build equity without taking on closing costs or down payments. Monthly maintenance fees range from $1,300 to $1,900, depending on unit size.

Residents, selected through a June 24 lottery, must meet income requirements that restrict ownership in the gated community to households earning between $47,000 and $95,000 a year.

The absence of affordable housing has helped trigger a net exodus of more than 100,000 residents from Long Island between 2017 and 2022, according to a 2024 report in Newsday. Individuals leaving Long Island are an average age of 29.

“The few units of housing being created on Long Island today are overwhelmingly single-family homes, but this doesn’t meet the needs of smaller households,” said Mr. Weaving. “When people can’t afford housing, they leave town and look for opportunities elsewhere.”

To help stem population loss in the town of Huntington, the coalition has been actively promoting the planned Melville Town Center, which will create an overlay zone that will ultimately allow up to 1,500 apartments to be built above stores, with 300 of these units designated as affordable.

About the Huntington Township Housing Coalition

The Huntington Township Housing Coalition is a nonprofit, advocacy organization that encourages the development of affordable new and rehabilitated homes, both rental and ownership, for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the Town of Huntington. The coalition assesses and documents the degree of need; educates the public; identifies, monitors, and promotes affordable housing opportunities; and collaborates with a range of public and private organizations.

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Steve Vitoff
516-652-0785
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