Davis welcomes ground floor tenant to 1975 Madison

Harlem, NY The Davis Companies (Davis), in partnership with Eloise-Capital, has signed Little Legacy Village Preschool to occupy the ground floor retail space at 1975 Madison, an eight-story luxury residential building. The lease represents the final component of the project’s completion, with the preschool slated to open later this year.

Little Legacy Village Preschool is an early childhood education center for children aged two to four. The 1975 Madison location will be its second in Harlem, complementing its existing facility at 275 W. 146^th St.

Designed by DXA Studio and constructed by Broadway Construction Group, 1975 Madison consists of 97 designed one- and two-bedroom layouts suited with amenities. Residents have access to a fitness center, meditation courtyard, bike room, pet spa, coworking space, residents’ lounge, and garage parking. The building also includes a penthouse lounge that opens to an expansive rooftop terrace with panoramic skyline views offering grilling stations, lounge seating and hammocks, and private green space. Thirty of the units are designated as affordable housing.

“1975 Madison is the result of true collaboration with our design, construction and leasing partners, culminating in the delivery of new top-quality, community-centric living options in central Harlem,” said Stephen Skolas, managing director and head of residential development at Davis and a lead for the firm’s Multifamily Vertical. “Welcoming Little Legacy Village Preschool to the ground floor is especially meaningful, as it brings a family-focused, community-serving use into the building and enhances the everyday living experience for residents and neighbors alike. This project reflects our commitment to creating vibrant, connected environments that deliver long-term value for both residents and the broader Harlem community.”

1975 Madison anchors the intersection of Madison and East 126^th St., perfectly positioned within the neighborhood to serve growing families and the community at large.

“As a Harlem native, I care deeply about Little Legacy Village’s mission to bring thoughtful, high-quality pre-K education to Harlem’s families; having established a best-in-class first school over the last 24 months, we are excited to expand our footprint and provide opportunities for 50 new students in this second facility,” said Erica Forte, founder and director of Little Legacy Village Preschools. 

Located in the dynamic and growing submarket of Central Harlem, 1975 Madison is situated near multiple subway and bus lines, the Metro North Railroad station, and ample dining and entertainment options.

“By supporting Little Legacy Village’s expansion, we are reaffirming Haussmann’s commitment to Harlem — a neighborhood where we are actively expanding access to affordable housing and quality childcare,” said Josef Goodman, founder and principal of Haussmann Development and lead sponsor of Little Legacy Village Preschools.

The development is fully electric and designed for long-term efficiency and resilience. It features a high-performance building envelope and windows, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, LED lighting throughout, and high-efficiency appliances.

The completion of 1975 is the latest milestone in Davis’ growing New York portfolio, with investments in assets such as 55 Willoughby and 540 Atlantic Ave.in downtown Brooklyn, as well as the ground-up development of a Manhattan Mini Storage Facility at 155-165 W 29^th.