Livvy Dunne Rejected From Buying Babe Ruth's Iconic NYC Apartment

More shocking than a strikeout in the bottom of the ninth, Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, former Louisiana State gymnast and social media star, said she recently saw her dream of owning a piece of baseball history shattered. Dunne was about to buy a $1.6 million apartment on New York City's Upper West Side, the one-time home of legendary Babe Ruth, and was denied financing at the last minute.

In a raw, heartfelt July 9 TikTok video, the 21-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model lamented, "Guys, I'm so upset." Livvy explained that she had decided two months ago to step into the major league of owning property. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom spot was the perfect fit not just in terms of its prime location, but also in terms of all the iconic sports action that came with it. "I was gonna buy," she said. "I was gonna pay with cash. I wanted this apartment bad."

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Supported by her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, a promising pro baseball hopeful, Livvy appears on the outside to have it all. They had even hired interior design help to personalize the historic space when they hit an unexpected wall. After what seemed like light years into the process and promises by the realtor, the deal fell through, and fans were left feeling gutted, with Livvy understandably heartbroken. Although she didn't cite a reason for the rejection, the action is believed to be a result of the notoriously strict co-op board, a typical obstacle in NYC real estate, particularly in historic buildings with a well-known legacy.

From Olympic-level flips to modeling on the covers of the world's most prominent magazines, Livvy has shown throughout her whole career that she can navigate ambition while staying true to herself, and this storyline is no exception. While the apartment owned by The Sultan of Swat did not materialize for her, the story supports her growing reputation in both celebrity culture and financial autonomy.

In a marketplace in which the past meets luxury, Livvy's bid for Babe Ruth's former home writes a new chapter at the intersection of sports history and modern celebrity. And if this losing offer is any sign, Livvy Dunne is only just beginning to play the game of high-stakes investments, like only the cunning would even know how to. She may be striking out this time, but she's still up at bat.