She certainly doesn’t have to go out of her way to impress her new neighbors.
Olivia “Livi” Dunn, a former gymnast from LSU, recently moved into a West Village apartment, known for housing various celebrities. It’s a lively spot where less famous residents mingle with the rich and even a touch infamous.
This environment is a stark contrast to the Upper West Side co-op board that famously blocked her bid on Babe Ruth’s former residence, citing concerns that influencer culture might disrupt the community with oversharing on social media.
One of her new neighbors, Tamir Shemesh, expressed that while they had no concerns about Dunn, they were glad to see celebrities in the building—as long as the peace was maintained. He added, “But most of the people were nice and wonderful.”
Dunn shelled out more than $1.95 million for her condo on West 14th Street. Shemesh noted that the building has seen the likes of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and singer Nelly Furtado as tenants.
Interestingly, Dunn isn’t the only athlete in residence; former New York Rangers winger Mats Zuccarello and ex-Ranger Karl Hagelin are also part of the community.
Adding a twist, the building was once home to Billy McFarland, known for his role in the notorious Fyre Festival debacle, which left many attendees in disarray despite high ticket prices. “He rented two apartments here,” Shemesh mentioned, detailing how McFarland moved from a lower floor to a penthouse.
Shemesh commented on McFarland’s notorious past, saying, “Whatever it is, we had Ja Rule here,” referring to the rapper who co-founded the festival.
The West Village has become a haven for influencers of all kinds, and Dunn seems to fit right in. John, a 29-year-old financial analyst living nearby, shared, “This is a popular area. She definitely fits the mold and is a little younger. So, that makes sense.” He mused about how it could have been intriguing if she’d taken on Babe Ruth’s legacy.
Craig Hayne, a local swimming instructor, commented on his experiences living near celebrities, saying, “I wasn’t a star-struck person. I grew up in Hollywood. So what is an influencer? Who are you? What are you influencing? I don’t want that. How does it affect me that they live here? Good for them as long as my rent doesn’t go up.”
Nearby resident Edwin Green, an actor, discussed the vibrancy of the area, mentioning, “I work at the Crane Club right down the street, this really upscale restaurant. So this is a great place for celebrities and high-profile people like girlfriends and Paul.”
Lastly, actor Victoria Bernasconi believed Dunn would thrive in her new neighborhood, noting, “I think this whole area, for example, on this block here, there’s a lot of young girls and models and things like that who do Pilates, so I think she’s in the right area.”
