Cosby, 89, originally listed the property for sale in January—two months before he lost a $60 million civil sexual assault suit.
Beleaguered actor Bill Cosby has once again removed his longtime New York City townhouse from the market—weeks after canceling a scheduled two-day deposition in an ongoing $60 million rape case because of his ill health.
"The Cosby Show" star initially put his Upper East Side property on the market for $6.75 million in January, before lowering his ask to $5.99 million in late April. Now, records show that the listing has been removed altogether as of July 29.
It marks the second time the townhouse has been whipped off the market—having been listed previously by the on-screen star back in April 2025, shortly after it was revealed that he was facing foreclosure on the dwelling, as well as another, much more expensive New York City townhome.
After he managed to sell the pricier of his two properties for $28 million, the actor was able to save the smaller of the two homes from foreclosure, and it was temporarily delisted while he made some updates to it. It then returned to the market at the start of 2026.
However, two months later, Cosby, who turned 89 on July 12, suffered another significant financial blow when he a civil jury ordered him to pay nearly $60 million in damages to Donna Motsinger, a woman who accused the actor of drugging and raping her in 1972.
Beleaguered actor Bill Cosby has once again removed his longtime New York City townhouse from the market—weeks after canceling a scheduled two-day deposition in an ongoing $60 million rape case because of his ill health. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images) Motsinger filed a civil suit against Cosby in September 2023, claiming that he had abused her while she was working as a waitress at a restaurant in the Bay Area. She said that she sustained "mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress" in the wake of the assault.
The jury in the case initially awarded Motsinger $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages, before later adding another $40 million in punitive damages during the second phase of the two-week trial, which came to an end on March 24.
Cosby has vehemently denied the allegations made against him by Motsinger.
A motion filed by Cosby's legal team requesting a new trial—while slamming the amount awarded to Motsinger as over "excessive"—was rejected by Los Angeles judge Bradley S. Phillips on May 29, and the actor was ordered to appear for an in-person deposition in the case on June 23 and June 24.
However, that deposition was canceled after Cosby's lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, insisted that her client was unable to appear in court because of his declining health.
In legal documents obtained by TMZ, Bonjean said that the actor is "legally blind and suffers from a variety of health issues, including significant mobility limitations," noting that he cannot travel away from his home without the help of a dedicated support person—who was not available on the dates of the deposition.
"My client could not proceed with his deposition due to his disabilities, age-related health issues, and related logistical challenges that could not be avoided," Bonjean wrote.
"He is legally blind and suffers from a variety of health issues, including significant mobility limitations, and must be accompanied by a male assistant at all times to ensure his safety and to help with basic needs like using the restroom."
It is unclear when, or if, the deposition will be rescheduled.
Cosby's lawyers had previously criticized the amount awarded to Motsinger, alleging that the $40 million sum alone was a third of their client's net worth, which is estimated at around $128 million, according to the New York Post.
Included in that fortune are multiple properties: the remaining New York City townhouse, an estate outside of Philadelphia, a sprawling compound in Massachusetts, and a home in Pacific Palisades, CA.
"The Cosby Show" star initially put his Upper East Side property on the market for $6.75 million in January, before lowering his ask to $5.99 million in late April. Now, records show that the listing has been removed altogether as of July 29. (Google Maps) 
Cosby sold another New York City townhome for the sky-high price of $28 million in November 2025. (Google Maps) It's understood that Cosby and his wife, Camille, spend a majority of their time at their enormous Shelburne Falls, MA, estate, which is made up of multiple properties that encompass more than 600 acres. While it's unclear exactly how much the estate is now worth, the New York Post reports that Cosby was offered $30 million for the spread back in 2016.
As for their Pennsylvania property, the couple snapped that up for just $225,000 in 1983, shortly before "The Cosby Show" began airing. Set on a sprawling 3-acre lot, the dwelling boasts seven bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.
Google Maps imagery shows the property's driveway barricaded with gates and traffic cones, with a large sign reading: "Private property. No trespassing."
Their California property—a four-bedroom, four-bathroom mock Tudor abode in Pacific Palisades—was purchased by the duo for $2.55 million in 1990.
It's unclear whether Cosby will wait until his latest legal woes have come to an end before relisting his New York home, which was previously listed with Adam Schneider, of Corcoran Westside Columbus.
In its most recent listing, the property was described as boasting a "reimagined" interior, which is reflected in a new set of photos.
"Welcome to this distinguished 19th-century townhouse, a true architectural gem located in the heart of Lenox Hill's iconic Treadwell Farm Historic District," the description stated.
Cosby purchased the smaller of his two townhouses for $1.2 million in 1980. Though smaller in size (and luxury) than the more expensive of the two properties, it offers plenty of traditional New York elegance.
"Offering a generous 20-foot-wide footprint and spanning 5,000 square feet, this six-bedroom, six-bath residence defines timeless urban sophistication," the listing crowed.
Unlike condos and co-ops, the townhouse offers "privacy, scale, and authentic architectural grace" that is rare in homes located in multiunit buildings, it continued.
"Unlike apartment life, townhouses offer the freedom of full independence: no shared walls, no coop boards or common lobbies, no neighbors above or below," it read. "Just your own private home, enhanced by exclusive outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding."
In addition to that privacy, the home features many very high-end amenities, including an in-house elevator that was, according to the listing, only the 10th residential elevator to be installed in New York City.
The actor currently owns a very impressive array of properties, including a mock Tudor dwelling in Pacific Palisades, which he bought in 1990. (Getty Images) 
He and his wife, Camille, spend most of their time at their retreats in Pennsylvania (pictured) and Massachusetts, however. (Google Maps) 
The couple own around 650 acres of land in Shelburne Falls, MA. (Google Maps) And while many of the home's historical design touches have been carefully maintained—including the crown molding, fireplaces, exposed red-brick walls, and oak floors—several modern conveniences were added, including stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen and an outdoor entertaining area.
The basement "includes laundry facilities" and ample storage space. The private backyard offers a seating area, fire pit, and barbecue.
The primary bedroom features a Juliet terrace and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows that allow "sunlight to pour into the space."
The property was thrust into the center of a foreclosure scandal at the end of 2024, when Citi Mortgage claimed in legal documents that Cosby had defaulted on a $4.2 million loan tied to the dwelling, alleging that the actor and his wife owed $3.7 million in principal on the loan, as well as interest and fees.
Previous reports indicated that the property had primarily been used by Cosby's son, Ennis, who was murdered in Los Angeles in 1997. It is not clear whether the actor continued to use it regularly.
Meanwhile, the couple were also accused of defaulting on $17.5 million in loans that were secured by the more expensive of their two homes, according to legal documents filed with the Manhattan Supreme Court on Dec. 31 by the actor's lender, First Foundation Bank.
In the filing, First Foundation sought to force the sale of the lavish abode to recoup some of the money that its lawyers say the actor has failed to repay.
According to the lender, Cosby defaulted on two loans secured by the property: a $12.25 million loan in 2010 and a $5.25 million loan in 2014.
First Foundation alleged that the Cosbys stopped repayment on their loan on June 1, 2024, and that the couple were served with a default notice on Nov. 18, 2024. That notice stated that they had "failed" to keep up with the monthly repayments on the loan, while also failing to pay property taxes. First Foundation said that more than $300,000 in property taxes were owed on the dwelling.
Cosby and his wife—who were represented by an LLC—were given until Dec. 12, 2024, to repay the money owed. However, First Foundation claims that no payment was made.
It's understood that the couple managed to pay off the money owed after selling their larger townhouse for $28 million.