Zaepfel Development

About Zaepfel Development

Zaepfel Development is a real estate operator headquartered in Buffalo, NY. Zaepfel Development operates in Buffalo, New York. Its investment focus is on Industrial, Logistics and Medical Office & Healthcare.

​Zaepfel Development is a family-owned real estate development, design-build, and property management firm founded in 1975 and based in Western New York. As of now, the company owns and manages 50+ properties, has developed or is managing over 2.5 million square feet of real estate, and maintains a development pipeline in excess of US$150 million. Zaepfel Development is a family-owned real estate development and property management company based in Williamsville, New York. Founded in 1975, the company has operated for approximately 50 years and has developed, owned, and managed more than 50 properties across Western New York. Its portfolio exceeds 2.5 million square feet and includes office, industrial, medical office, mixed-use, residential, and commercial properties. The company also provides in-house design-build, construction oversight, leasing, renovation, and property management services. Zaepfel Development is led by President Gregory Zaepfel and CEO James Austin Zaepfel, representing the second and third generations of family leadership. The firm employs approximately 11–50 people and maintains a development pipeline valued at more than $150 million. In addition to ground-up development, the company focuses on asset repositioning, redevelopment, and long-term property ownership. Current growth plans include portfolio expansion and entry into new markets beyond Western New York while maintaining a strong presence in the Buffalo region.

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