basement apartments
Below-grade living spaces
Basement apartments are residential units located below ground level, typically in the lowest floor of a house or building.
They're often cheaper than above-ground units but may have limited natural light, low ceilings, and moisture issues.
In some cities, basement apartment implies an illegal or semi-legal conversion: The landlord rented out the basement apartment without a certificate of occupancy.
- cellarUnderground storage room
- flatLacking vertical variation
- moldForm-giving container
- dampSlightly wet
- fire escapesBuilding emergency exit routes
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