The Basement Index
Check the footsteps overhead before you sign the lease.
Honest, tenant-written reviews of basements, ADUs, and rooms rented from independent homeowners. Rate soundproofing, climate, privacy, and utility fairness before you sign.
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What renters actually rate
Four things you can’t tell from a listing photo — scored 1 (Terrible) to 5 (Perfect).
Soundproofing
You hear every footstep → Total silence overhead.
Climate Control
Freezing / sweltering → Perfectly comfortable.
Privacy
Constantly intruded on → Fully independent.
Utility Fairness
Opaque, unfair billing → Transparent & fair.
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