“Others might still think otherwise, but at the end of the day, it’s what’s best for me and my animals,” Emily Giangreco tells PEOPLE
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- After moving to New York City in May 2026, Emily Giangreco realized the apartment she leased sight unseen was smaller than she had imagined
- As a result, the 33-year-old decided to turn her lofted space, meant to be her bedroom, into a closet, sparking strong reactions online
- Still, despite criticism, Giangreco tells PEOPLE she still believes the move was worth it
Moving to New York City had been Emily Giangreco’s “dream” for years. After moving around the country for work — with stints in Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania — she finally got the opportunity to make the move a reality in May 2026.
“I knew I would live here one day; it was just a matter of how am I going to get here,” the 33-year-old tells PEOPLE exclusively.
However, after signing a lease for an apartment sight unseen, Giangreco quickly found herself “overwhelmed” after realizing her belongings could barely fit into the 425-square-foot studio-loft despite already downsizing…