Zaepfel Development Co.

About Us

Zaepfel Development Co. is one of Western New York’s leading real estate development and property management firms. Founded in 1975 and family-owned for nearly 50 years, Zaepfel has developed, owned, and managed over 2 million square feet of commercial, industrial, residential, medical, office, and mixed-use real estate. We offer in-house design-build capabilities, leasing, construction oversight, and full property management services. Our team handles projects from ground-up development to renovations and repositioning of existing assets. With over 195 tenants and a growing portfolio of more than 50 properties, we’re committed to long-term tenant relationships and impactful community development. Now led by James Austin Zaepfel, the third generation of ownership, Zaepfel Development is expanding into new markets while staying true to its Buffalo roots.