Livvy Dunne's NYC Apartment Bid Rejected!
<img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/07/10/multimedia/10re-dunne-coop-02-phqt/10re-dunne-coop-02-phqt-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale" alt="Olivia Dunne on a sidewalk at night." >Social media influencer and former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne (Livvy) was recently denied her bid to purchase Babe Ruth's former apartment on NYC's Upper West Side. Despite offering an all-cash offer, the co-op board rejected her application, adding her to a list of high-profile rejections that includes Madonna and Calvin Klein.
The Strict World of NYC Co-ops
NYC co-op boards are known for their strict approval processes. They have the right to reject applicants for reasons beyond finances, though discrimination is prohibited. The process often involves extensive financial documentation, interviews, and even letters of recommendation. The boards' power extends beyond financial vetting; sometimes, fame itself becomes a deterrent.
Dunne's Rejected Bid
Dunne's all-cash offer was rejected despite her substantial income from endorsements. The co-op board's decision is believed to be influenced by her high social media profile. The apartment, a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit, remains on the market for $1,595,000.
<img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/07/10/multimedia/10re-dunne-coop-01-phqt/10re-dunne-coop-01-phqt-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale" alt="In a black-and-white photo, Babe Ruth holds a bat while standing in a room that has several pictures of himself framed on the wall behind him." >The Aftermath
Dunne's public announcement of the rejection via TikTok garnered immense attention. The incident highlights the often-unpredictable nature of NYC co-op applications, even for financially well-off individuals. This rejection could impact the future sale of the apartment and potentially the building's reputation.
<img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/07/10/multimedia/10re-dunne-coop-vwmp/10re-dunne-coop-vwmp-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale" alt="A brick apartment building with balconies out some of the windows." >
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