Experience Matters
Buffalo NY leads the nation in Historic Housing stock - Maintaining and renovating the iconic homes that make our area unique requires a specialized knowledge of historic building systems, traditional construction methods, and materials.
Medusa Development has nearly 20 years' of experience in the Buffalo housing market - where extreme weather events, high snow and rainfall totals, and one of the largest street tree canopies in the North-East can make home maintenance especially challenging.
We pride ourselves in staying on top of preventative maintenance, in staying up to date on the latest in tenant-rights legislation, and in ensuring that all our units are safe and comfortable for the people that call our properties home.
We plan for the worst, in order to make our properties the best!
Historic District Compliant
We understand preservation! Doing a repair properly doesn't have to cost more - In Fact, if you plan it correctly - it can MAKE you money.
Capitalize on the Grants, rebates and tax credits available to properties located within a Historic District.
Happier Tenants, Higher Resale Value, Better Neighborhoods.
Renting With Dignity
Understanding tenants rights, and wanting good things for the people you provide housing & services for is KEY to having happy (paying) long -term tenants.
No one wants to withhold rent, but often, repairs or building emergencies can cause tenants to get less than they bargained for.
We respond fast, and plan repairs to last!
Making your building better one repair at a time.
Mixed-Use Storefront Restorations or Conversions
Take advantage of the Tax-Credits available for the Restoration of your storefront.
Even if your Ground floor has been boarded or used as residential for decades - now is the time to turn back the clock and cash in on all the rebates, credits, and grants.
Is your property in a Historic District?
We gladly represent and renovate historic properties all over the City of Buffalo, but if you own a property located inside a Historic District, you may qualify for numerous grants & tax credits based on investments made to your building.
This includes both interior and exterior repairs & maintenance, energy efficiency upgrades, solar panels, boiler replacements, and many other things that protect your long term investment and make owning the property more sustainable.
Our team of experts can help you navigate building ownership, and the many options available to you.
We can help prevent the leading causes of apartment turn-over
Turning over an apartment costs money. It increases wear and tear on the unit itself, Often includes months of lost rent. It can even mean litigation for security deposits, damaged property, or withheld rent payments.
It can also be a stressful time for everyone involved.
Fortunately, many the leading causes of apartment vacancy are preventable if you choose the right property manager.
Noisy Neighbors - When we plan repairs, Maintenance and upgrades, we always plan for sound reduction. Whether it's a drywall patch, new flooring, a dishwasher replacement, or a Door repair - We are choosing materials that enhance sound separation and reduce the ambient noise level within a building.
High Utility Bills - Medusa Development has been ahead of the curve in building energy efficient fossil fuel free buildings in Buffalo NY since 2022. When repairs are needed, we know how to balance cost now AND plan for the future. Back-up systems, generators, smart flow faucets, diversified heating sources, even planning a solar array - we know what's practical and going to give you (and your tenants) the biggest bang for your buck.
Maintenance Delays - We respond fast, and plan repairs to last!
Disaster Response - Buffalo has some of the most exciting weather in the country. As lifelong Buffalonians, being prepared, and being aware is one of our strong suits. Whether its a freeze event, wind damage, heating emergency, fire damage, or a blizzard - we know who to call to keep your tenants safe, warm, and housed.
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