Women-only PGs and coliving: a safety checklist

For many women moving to a new city, safety is the first filter. Here's what to check — beyond what the brochure says.

At the property

• Access control: biometric or app-based entry, logged visitor entry.
• CCTV covering entrances and common areas (never inside rooms).
• 24×7 security staff and a female warden or resident manager.
• Locks on room doors and personal lockers.
• Fire safety equipment and clear exits.

Around the property

• Visit once after dark: is the street well lit? How far is the walk from the metro or bus stop?
• Are there pharmacies, groceries and cafés open late nearby?

Policies to confirm

• Gate timings and what happens if you're late from work.
• Visitor and overnight-guest rules.
• How complaints are handled and how fast.

On CoShelters, use the Women only filter, look for the Verified badge and read reviews that rate Safety. If something feels wrong, report the listing or raise a Safety ticket — those are prioritised by our team.