Always consult local building codes. Living in basement conditions requires vapor barriers to prevent moisture from spreading beyond the concrete walls, so consider that as you ponder basement ...

Other contractors might support the house with underpinning while digging out ... if you want extra storage or living space without the hassle of building a basement, the obvious alternative ...

Now, the Allingtown department is cracking down on illegal apartments in the city, which are often hidden in a building’s attic or basement ... Terenzio said. While those signs may be visible ...

adding that while some basement apartments are legal, cellar apartments aren't. Park Slope city councilman Brad Lander told Chen there's probably more than 300,000 residents in illegal basement ...