What type of building is it?

Matinecock Court will have 17 two-story buildings housing 146 residential units of which 18 are one-bedroom, 89 are two-bedroom, 38 are three-bedroom and two-bedroom unit for the superintendent. Eight units are slated for residents with developmental disabilities, and four are reserved for U.S. Veterans.

What type of development is it?

Matinecock Court is a limited equity co-op. Residents will be shareholders in the cooperative corporation. As shareholders, they pay a monthly maintenance fee.

How will the application process work?

Applications will go through a random selection process and will be based on income requirements.

What are the prices?

Maintenance amounts have not been determined yet. The final numbers will be confirmed with the lottery announcement.

Do I have to be a Huntington resident to apply?

No. There is no locational preferences.

Will all units be open for everyone?

The eight (8) special needs (I/DD) units will come from a separate list that will be maintained separately by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities of New York State. The four (4) U.S. Veteran units in addition to the 15 units for those households with a mobility impairment and six (6) units for those households with a hearing/visual impairment, will come off of the general list of applicants but will have a priority for occupancy for those units. The unit for the Superintendent will be occupied by that position.

Are Pets allowed?

No Pets allowed.

Are Service Animals allowed?

Yes. A service animal is a working animal, not a pet. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. New York's service animal law applies only to dogs, not other animals.  

What features will the units have?

Energy star appliances including microwave, dishwasher, in-unit washer and dryer, broadband internet access and bulk storage.

Will the community have play area/sports courts?

Yes, the community will have a sports court, which won’t be designated for a particular sport. The project will also have numerous play areas.

Will the community have green spaces?

The community will have lawn areas throughout the entire property.

Will the community have a pool?

No.

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