Basement apartments provide affordable housing options in crowded urban hubs like New York City, where the average rent for a Manhattan apartment is $4,140, according to RENTCafé data. But far ...

If you’ve been toying with the idea of upgrading your finished basement but don’t have a large budget, you can still enhance your home’s lower level. Here, experts reveal ways to upgrade a ...

A finished basement will add value to your home and offer other perks, such as an opportunity to add addition living space to your home, and the chance to discover and repair an unstable foundation.

Yes, a beautiful basement is actually possible. Laurey W. Glenn; Stylist: Matthew Gleason Whether for storage, hosting guests, or entertaining, a finished basement can be a game-changer for your ...

Home sellers are legally required to disclose defects, but some folks try to hide them instead—especially in damp basements. Here’s how to spot the signs of a water damage cover-up.

At the basement apartment where Mr. Bravo, 66, lived near Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, his brother, who owned the building, cleared out the debris on Thursday brought in by the floodwaters.