EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cosby Relists ‘Reimagined’ New York Townhouse for $6.8 Million—After Saving the Property From Foreclosure

Troubled actor Bill Cosby has put his New York City townhouse back on the market for $6.75 million—months after he managed to save the property from foreclosure by selling another, much more opulent Manhattan dwelling for $28 million.

Cosby, 88, initially put both of his New York townhomes on the market in 2025, months after it was revealed that he and his wife, Camille, had been accused of defaulting on loans secured by the two properties.

The cheaper of the two dwellings was first listed for $6.99 million in April, then reduced in price to $6.75 million in July.

The property was taken off the market in December. Listing agent Adam Schneider, of Corcoran Westside Columbus, told Realtor.com® that Cosby decided to delist the home to perform updates, having successfully resolved his issues with the lender.

"All issues with the lender have been resolved," Schneider said in a December email. "The property is now being renovated and we plan to list in the New Year."

Although the listing agent did not elaborate on the specifics of the deal Cosby worked out with his lender, the delisting of his six-bedroom, multistory property on East 61st Street came just a few weeks after the actor offloaded his other Manhattan dwelling for $28 million in a deal that closed on Nov. 14.

Now, Cosby's cheaper six-bedroom dwelling has made its reappearance on the market, complete with a "reimagined" interior and a new set of listing photos, which capture the elegant updates.

"Brighter and reimagined for the New Year!" the description states. "Welcome to this distinguished 19th-century townhouse, a true architectural gem located in the heart of Lenox Hill's iconic Treadwell Farm Historic District."

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 states.

Unlike condos and co-ops, the townhouse offers "privacy, scale, and authentic architectural grace" that is rare in homes located in multiunit buildings, it continues.

"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 reads. "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.

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.

However, it is thought that by selling the property for just $1 million under his $29 million asking price, Cosby may have saved himself from going through the humiliation of losing his home to foreclosure.

The foreclosure cases marked the latest in a long line of legal woes for Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment by more than 60 women in recent years.

In 2018, he was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault and sentenced to three to 10 years in prison. He served three years before his conviction was sensationally overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2021.

It's understood that Cosby and his wife—who remained by his side throughout his sexual assault scandal—have been living primarily at their home in a suburb of Philadelphia.

The couple purchased that property 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."