Livvy Dunne Denied $1.6M Purchase Babe Ruth NYC Co-op

Social media star and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was denied by a New York City co-op board after attempting to purchase Babe Ruth's historic Upper West Side apartment for nearly $1.6 million in cash. Despite having secured the funds and even hiring an interior designer, Dunne was told the building's residents voted against her, with no financial reasons cited. Reports suggest the rejection was due to Dunne's high social media visibility, as she shared details about the potential purchase with her millions of followers, which upset the co-op board and neighbors. Some residents reportedly found her presence surprising due to her youthful appearance and public profile. Dunne speculated humorously about possible personal biases, including allegiance to rival college sports teams or discomfort with having a public figure as a neighbor. The refusal highlights the opaque and sometimes subjective nature of co-op board decisions in New York City real estate.