Gawker Founder Nick Denton Pressured to Sell His SoHo Condo

SOHO, NY — Gawker founder Nick Denton again felt the leg drop of Hulk Hogan on Wednesday as a Manhattan judge refused to allow Denton to rent his condo — as opposed to selling it to pay off his $10 million lawsuit loss to the ex-wrestler.

The Daily News reports Denton was looking to rent out his $4.2 million SoHo condo in order to pay off his monthly mortgage and condo fees. But a judge nixed that on Wednesday as Hogan's lawyer pushed for Denton to sell the asset.

Denton declared bankruptcy on Aug. 1 after being ordered to personally pay $10 million to the wrestler in addition to a $140 million judgment against Gawker Media. A Florida jury awarded Hogan the victory earlier this year after Gawker was sued for publishing a sex tape with the wrestler and his friend's wife.

Denton's 50th birthday was on Wednesday.

The condo at 76 Crosby St. is 2,556 square feet, 12-foot ceilings and a Japanese soaking tub, according to the Real Deal.

Univision purchased Gawker Media, and shut down the site, last week.

Photo Credit: 76 Crosby St., Google Maps Street View circa September 2014