Celebrity Couple's Brooklyn Townhouse Sells at Significant Loss
Lily Allen and David Harbour have reportedly finalised the sale of their Brooklyn townhouse for $7 million, according to entertainment outlet TMZ. This represents a substantial $1 million loss on the property, which was originally listed for $8 million back in October of last year.
Price Reductions and Final Sale
The former couple initially placed their New York townhouse on the market with an asking price of $8 million. After struggling to secure a buyer, they were forced to slash the price by $700,000, leaving the home listed at $7.3 million. The eventual sale at $7 million confirms the challenging market conditions they faced.
The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for both Lily Allen and David Harbour for comment regarding the transaction. The sale concludes a period of uncertainty for the property, which had reportedly remained vacant for approximately three months following the couple's separation.
A Glimpse Inside the Renovated Brownstone
In 2023, prior to their split, Allen and Harbour offered fans an intimate tour of their luxury Brooklyn home through Architectural Digest. The four-storey brownstone underwent extensive renovations with the assistance of interior designer Billy Cotton and architect Ben Bischoff.
The tour revealed several distinctive features:
- An eye-catching tiger-print media room with matching sofa, described by Allen as a 'relaxing' space for watching films.
- A sprawling kitchen that Harbour revealed was designed with inspiration from the iconic film The Godfather.
- Floral Parisian-inspired bedrooms and a stunning walk-in wardrobe filled with designer items.
- A backyard complete with a sauna and cold-plunge pool accessible from the media room.
- A distinctive black toilet, which Harbour admitted was his personal design choice.
Financial Context and Divorce Proceedings
The property sale occurs against the backdrop of the couple's divorce, finalised in 2024 after they tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2020. While Harbour's successful acting career, including his role in Stranger Things, provides substantial financial security, Allen has recently spoken openly about her own financial situation.
In interviews, the singer has clarified that contrary to popular belief, her parents have not been supporting her financially since her late teens. She stated: 'A year and a half ago, I was financially stable and I didn’t have to think about work. And now I do. And this is what I do to earn money.'
Records for Allen's UK companies appear to support these claims. Tourings Boring Ltd has accumulated losses of £11,122 according to accounts filed earlier in 2025, while another firm, Pack It Up Pack It In LLP, shows just £2,541 in its coffers as of September - a dramatic reduction from £155,920 the previous year.
Property Ownership Details
Documentation reveals interesting details about the property's ownership structure. Records indicate the Brooklyn townhouse carries a substantial $2.5 million mortgage with City National Bank, often referred to as the 'Bank to the Stars' due to its Hollywood clientele.
The transaction appears to have been arranged solely in Harbour's name through his long-term business manager, Anthony Bonsignore. A trust was established by Bonsignore to purchase the property in January 2021 for $3.35 million, with the mortgage secured thereafter.
Despite this ownership structure, as the couple were married for five years, Allen may still stake a claim to half of the sale proceeds as part of their divorce settlement. This marks the second property Allen has been compelled to sell recently, adding further context to her financial disclosures.
The sale concludes a chapter for both celebrities, with Allen having relocated to her native London while Harbour continues his acting commitments, including filming and promotion for Stranger Things. The $1 million loss on their Brooklyn townhouse underscores the financial realities even high-profile individuals face in challenging real estate markets and during personal transitions.
