HistoryFounded by the Nanula family and headquartered in Clarence, NY, Essex Homes of WNY has spent over 25 years building a reputation for excellence, while earning the respect of customers and peers alike as a premier home builder in upstate New York. Ranked among the top five home builders in Western New York (WNY) by Buffalo Business First, the firm has been honored with multiple industry awards and honors on the local, state and national levels, including recognition by Builder Magazine.SpecialtiesEssex Homes of WNY was established with the intent of redefining customer service, quality and value within the home building industry. Utilizing 125+ years of combined experience offered by its team of professionals, we have built more than 1,500 homes and developed countless communities across the Erie and Niagara regions of Western New York. Our firm offers upscale and reasonably priced single-family homes, patio homes and one and two-story villas, ranging from 1,800 to over 5,000 square feet.