Livvy Dunne Shut Out of Buying Babe Ruth’s Apartment: An Insider Says Her Online Presence is to Blame
Livvy Dunne, says she was just days away from making her first major real estate purchase, but a co-op board shut it down. The LSU gymnast and content creator was ready to drop serious coin on a New York City apartment that once belonged to Babe Ruth, but other residents refused the sale. A stunned Dunne claims she doesn’t know precisely why they denied her application, as they have yet to find another buyer, but she insists it had nothing to do with her financing. A neighbor is revealing what really went down.
Livvy Dunne shares her New York City apartment disappointment
Livvy Dunne took to social media this week to vent about a major disappointment. She was rejected from the apartment she had her eye on. In a lengthy update, Dunne explained that she put in a cash offer on an Upper West Side apartment that once belonged to Babe Ruth. She said she was so sure it was a done deal that she, and her longtime love, Paul Skenes, had hired an interior decorator and were panning to pick up the keys to the unit. One phone call changed everything. Dunne explained that she learned the co-op board rejected her bid to purchase the historic unit days before she was set to take ownership. She insists she doesn’t know why the deal was killed.
Dunne was attempting to buy a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom unit on the Upper West Side. The apartment, which is listed for $1.59 million, is located on West 88th Street and was once home to Babe Ruth and his second wife. They lived in the seventh-floor unit from 1920 until 1940. The property was listed for sale in late March.
What is Livvy Dunne’s net worth?
Livvy Dunne says she doesn’t know exactly why she was denied the chance to buy Babe Ruth’s old apartment. Still, she knows it has nothing to do with her ability to pay for the property. Dunne was ready to drop a cash offer on the Upper West Side unit. Not only did she have the cash on hand, but she has a pretty impressive income stream. Dunne would have exceeded any finance requirements set by the board, considering her net worth.
Livvy Dunne became an internet sensation during the pandemic. Her TikTok account boasts millions of followers, and she generates a substantial income through partnerships. Not only did she have enough money to make a cash offer on the unit, but Sports Illustrated estimates that the former NCAA gymnast earns nearly $4 million per year. Her yearly earnings are more than enough to cover the building’s steep maintenance fees. Her net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
If money is no object, why was she denied the apartment?
Financing is crucial when it comes to New York City real estate, but other factors influence if a co-op board will approve or deny an application. A potential buyer’s ability to adhere to building culture can be a dealbreaker. That’s apparently what happened with Livvy Dunne, claims an insider familiar with her apartment hunt.
The New York Post spoke with an insider who claims the LSU gymnast was denied the unit after board members learned she had discussed the purchase online. Dunne didn’t mention where the unit was or its connection to New York baseball history until after the sale was aborted. Still her social media “brag” reportedly annoyed board members. It is possible the board worried Dunne’s fans could cause a disruption if she grew bolder about sharing details of her new home. A different resident told the outlet that it was just “co-op stuff” and isn’t uncommon. According to the New York Times, around 3% to 5% of all co-op applications are rejected in New York City. The reasons vary. Still, most rejected tenants never learn why they were denied access.The board does not legally have to provide an explanation. Attempts to change that have been thwarted.
Dunne, while disappointed, won’t be detered. She appears to be on the hunt for her next great apartment. Hopefully, she and her longtime love have an easier time with the next co-op board. Dunne is originally from Westwood, New Jersey. Her apartment hunt will likely continue in Manhattan. Paul Skenes, originally from California, plays baseball in Pittsburgh. A rumored trade, however,could bring him to New York.
