Most localities don't use addresses to identify properties. For instance, New York uses Section-Block-Lot (SBL) numbers: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/proper

Most localities don't use addresses to identify properties. For instance, New York uses Section-Block-Lot (SBL) numbers: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/valuation/sbl.htm https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/valuation/sbl.htm Lots will only be given addresses upon request, usually when someone wants mail delivery or if the locality requires you obtain an address for emergency services to obtain a building permit.