18 FIFTEEN Apartments | Downtown Scotch Plains Housing

Downtown Scotch Plains reached another milestone on October 6 with the opening of 18 FIFTEEN, a 42-unit apartment community at 1815 Front Street. The three-story building offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, adding both market-rate and affordable housing to the township’s downtown core.

Mayor Josh Losardo, members of the Scotch Plains Council, Township Manager Margaret Heisey, and Director of Economic Development Tom Strowe joined developer Ted Schiller for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Schiller, a lifelong Scotch Plains resident and founding attorney of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin P.C., stewarded the project through its planning and development phases.

Nine of the 42 units are designated as affordable housing, fulfilling a portion of Scotch Plains’ state-mandated affordable housing obligations. The project positions residents within walking distance of downtown restaurants, shops, and services, reinforcing the township’s strategy to build mixed-use neighborhoods.

18 FIFTEEN follows Scotch Plains Crossing, a 40-unit mixed-use development that opened at 1776 East Second Street earlier this year. Together, these projects represent coordinated investment in downtown housing and the broader revitalization of Scotch Plains’ commercial district.

FAQ

1. What is 18 FIFTEEN and where is it located?
18 FIFTEEN is a new 42-unit apartment community located at 1815 Front Street in downtown Scotch Plains. The three-story building opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 6, 2026.

2. What types and sizes of apartments are available at 18 FIFTEEN?
The building offers a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units across 42 total apartments, providing housing options for various household sizes and needs.

3. Does 18 FIFTEEN include affordable housing?
Yes. Nine of the 42 units are designated as affordable housing units, helping Scotch Plains meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligations while keeping the community economically diverse.

4. Who developed 18 FIFTEEN and why?
Ted Schiller, a lifelong Scotch Plains resident and founding attorney at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin P.C., developed the project. Schiller’s firm specializes in land use, planning, zoning, and real estate, bringing local expertise to the downtown revitalization effort.

5. How does 18 FIFTEEN fit into Scotch Plains’ downtown strategy?
18 FIFTEEN is part of a coordinated downtown redevelopment effort alongside Scotch Plains Crossing, a 40-unit mixed-use development that opened earlier in 2026. Both projects add housing, shops, and services within walking distance, strengthening the downtown core.