Problems with delivery and mail: what it's like to live at a 'half' address, and what can be done about it

So, imagine that you moved to the USA, settled down well. Everything would be fine, only your address is “half-hearted”, for example 16 ½. It would seem that nothing: since there is such an address, it means that everyone knows about it, but no, it’s even impossible to order food if you live in the “half”. Our readers in the group Seeking advice shared a few life hacks on how they dealt with such a problem.

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When it comes to ordering food and mail, everything is much simpler here. Since these are not official documents, it is much easier to explain to the delivery person what you mean. In such cases, our readers advise not to bother too much and just use 16 and a half Street, 16,5 or 16 1/2. The same works with "quarter addresses".

Some people advise trying the underscore 16 1_2 or simply with a space instead of a fraction - 16 and 1 2.

But in the visa application and other official documents, such a trick "does not work."

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In this case, readers are advised to try entering the symbol ½ (keyboard shortcut Alt-0189) or adding A/B, like Sherlock Holmes' address - 221B.

If all else fails, you will have to go a long way. It will be necessary to apply to the city administration with a request to rename the entire street. This process will take about six months and will require applications from other residents.

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For those who don’t want to bother so much, there is another tip - open a PO Box and indicate it in the address line, for example POB 373. But keep in mind: a PO Box can be used as a mailing address, but not a physical address .

Which of these is right for you, you can find out only by trial and error. If you have any other life hacks and tips, be sure to write to us.

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