Her primary residence was in the Hamptons, but she owns homes in Miami and Manhattan
Bethenny Frankel at the “Elf” Broadway opening night in New York City Nov. 17, 2024.
“The Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel has announced she is leaving the Big Apple behind and moving to the Sunshine State for her “personal and professional” growth.
The 54-year-old TV personality, who hails from New York City and was born in Queens, confessed that she was trading skyscrapers for palm trees in a video shared on TikTok.
Frankel, who starred in eight seasons of the Bravo show, announced that she decided to ditch the East for the South in large part because of her teenage daughter, Bryn Hoppy, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Jason Hoppy.
“Something has arisen that made this the best and healthiest decision for myself and my daughter,” she said.
Frankel assured fans that she wouldn’t be bidding adieu to the Big Apple forever, as she would be holding on to her New York City properties.
“We will maintain residences in the Hamptons and New York City because we love New York, but this will be our primary and permanent residence,” she explained.
At the end of the video, Frankel—who was sitting on her balcony—flipped the camera to show off the sweeping ocean views behind her.
According to Us Weekly, her daughter’s “academic and athletic goals” were the main reason behind her move, which was “all about” supporting the teen.
The reality TV star seemed to confirm this when she liked a comment from a fan on her TikTok, who claimed that Hoppy wanted to “start college in Florida later.”
Although Frankel didn’t mention where in Florida she would be living, it is believed to be in the $1.7 million Miami beach house she purchased last year. It also appears to be the same place she shot the video informing her followers of her relocation.
Frankel—whose primary residence was previously in the Hamptons—ramped up her real estate holdings in 2024 by adding two more properties to her portfolio, one in Manhattan and another in Miami.
As with all of her homes, Frankel carried out several updates to the property before moving in, revealing in a December 2024 tour of the condo that she had redone the flooring, installed artwork, and overhauled the bathroom.
“This was a wretched bathroom that I had to repaint,” she tells her followers while walking through the space. “Same with the bathtub. It was like an old bathtub that I had to repaint and do some trickery [on].”
The sink area “was also completely rebuilt, the whole bathroom area was completely redone,” she went on. She still wants to rip out the bidet to make room for a built-in closet.
Because the apartment is much smaller than her Hamptons mansion, Frankel noted that she needed to make full use of every inch of the home, which boasts two bedrooms—one for her and one for her teen.
To that end, the former Bravo star has filled the 1,280-square-foot abode with different storage units, while also adding shelves and hanging rails inside the existing closets.
In the kitchen, Frankel replaced the hardware on the cabinets and installed a new
Speaking about her decision to head to her Miami apartment, Frankel explained that she decided to “peace out” after her teenage daughter asked for some space so she could have time to study.
While Frankel’s apartment in the Sunshine State is certainly smaller than her Hamptons abode, the building in which it is located offers a wealth of amenities, not least its proximity to the beach, as well as access to private cabanas and a swimming pool
Each apartment in the 20-story building has private elevator access, enabling residents to enjoy maximum privacy. The property is located in the heart of the Faena District, which is filled with restaurants and bars.
According to records, Frankel bought her apartment via a trust in June 2024, paying just a hair under $1.68 million—having secured a small discount on the original $1.7 million asking price.
It was a big year for the former TV star, who bought her new Miami home just a few months after investing in a pied-à-terre on New York City’s Upper West Side, paying around $2 million.
Frankel’s beloved Hampton’s home, which she purchased in 2023 for $5.45 million and sprawls across 3,500 square feet, was her primary residence until she decided to make the move to Florida.
