Bill Cosby Pulls $6 Million NYC Townhouse Off Market Amidst Health Concerns and Legal Battles

Actor Bill Cosby has once again withdrawn his New York City townhouse, located on the prestigious Upper East Side, from the real estate market as of July 29. This decision comes weeks after the "Cosby Show" star canceled a scheduled two-day deposition in an ongoing $60 million civil rape case, citing "health issues." The property was initially listed for $6.75 million in January of the current year, with its asking price subsequently reduced to $5.99 million by late April. This marks the second time the townhouse has been removed from public listing by Cosby.

Previously, the property was put on the market in April 2025. At that time, reports indicated that Cosby was facing foreclosure on both this Upper East Side dwelling and a more expensive New York City townhome. He managed to avert foreclosure on the smaller townhouse by selling the pricier of the two properties for $28 million. Following the sale, the smaller home was temporarily delisted to allow for updates and renovations before being relisted at the beginning of 2026. However, just two months later, in early 2026, Cosby, who celebrated his 89th birthday on July 12, faced a significant financial blow. A civil jury ordered him to pay nearly $60 million in damages to Donna Motsinger.

Motsinger filed her civil suit against Cosby in September 2023, alleging that he had drugged and raped her in 1972 while she was working as a waitress at a restaurant in the Bay Area. She detailed experiencing "mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress" as a consequence of the alleged assault. The jury initially awarded Motsinger $17.5 million in past damages and an additional $1.75 million for future damages. The total award was later consolidated and increased by the jury's final decision to approximately $60 million.

The cancellation of Cosby's deposition in this high-profile civil case, which was slated to span two days, was officially attributed to his reported ill health. This latest move to remove the townhouse from the market underscores the ongoing legal and financial complexities that the once-beloved entertainer continues to navigate, drawing considerable public attention to his personal affairs and real estate holdings.