Bethenny Frankel Moves to Florida Permanently, Reveals What Prompted the Change

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Bethenny Frankel is swapping city lights for coastal vibes. The reality star and entrepreneur, best known for her long-running role on The Real Housewives of New York City, recently announced that she’s relocating from the Empire State to Florida. The reason? A combination of personal growth, professional change, and a desire to support her teenage daughter’s future.

In a candid TikTok video, Bethenny Frankel revealed her decision to make the Sunshine State her new home base. “Something has arisen that made this the best and healthiest decision for myself and my daughter,” she shared, referring to 14-year-old Bryn Hoppy, whom she co-parents with ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

While she’s ready to plant roots down south, Bethenny Frankel made it clear she’s not saying goodbye to New York for good. “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.

The video, which Frankel filmed from the balcony of her new Florida home, ended with a view of sweeping ocean vistas—an upgrade that blends lifestyle and luxury. Though she didn’t name the exact location, it’s believed she has settled into the $1.68 million Miami beach condo she purchased last year.

Bethenny Frankel’s move isn’t just about scenery—it’s about supporting her daughter’s ambitions. According to Us Weekly, Bryn’s “academic and athletic goals” were a major driver of the relocation. The star seemed to confirm this by liking a fan comment speculating that her daughter might “start college in Florida later.”

Her new 1,280-square-foot apartment in Miami’s Faena District—a neighborhood known for its dining and nightlife—features two bedrooms, one for herself and one for Bryn. Although it’s significantly smaller than her 3,500-square-foot Hamptons mansion, Frankel has taken care to make it work. “This was a wretched bathroom that I had to repaint,” she said during a tour of the condo in December 2024. “Same with the bathtub. It was like an old bathtub that I had to repaint and do some trickery [on].”

She didn’t stop there. “The sink area was also completely rebuilt, the whole bathroom area was completely redone,” she added. Frankel also has plans to “rip out the bidet” to create space for a built-in closet.

Throughout the space, she’s maximized every inch: adding shelves, closet rails, and storage units wherever possible. In the kitchen, she made functional upgrades, too. “The existing appliance was too old and ratty,” she said of the old stovetop, which she replaced.

Frankel’s decision to move south also came after a request from Bryn herself. “I decided to ‘peace out’ after my teenage daughter asked for some space so she could have time to study,” she shared.

While her new Florida home may be cozier, it boasts some enviable perks: beachfront proximity, private cabanas, a swimming pool, and exclusive elevator access in a 20-story luxury building. It’s a far cry from the hustle of NYC, but for Frankel, the shift seems to represent a new chapter—one rooted in family and forward-thinking.

And in classic Bethenny Frankel fashion, the move also comes on the heels of some savvy real estate moves. In 2024, she added both a Manhattan pied-à-terre and the Miami condo to her growing portfolio. Her Hamptons mansion, purchased in 2023 for $5.45 million, remains part of her residential footprint as well.

With one foot still in New York and another in Florida’s sandy shores, Frankel is proving once again that reinvention isn’t just for television—it’s a way of life.