Apartment Bethenny Frankel bought after ex-husband refused to vacate home revealed

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The Skinnygirl mogul tried unsuccessfully to have her ex Jason Hoppy evicted from their marital home - a $5 million Tribeca loft - after split
She has downsized to a smaller property with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in Soho
She has called in the same contractors who renovated her dream apartment with Hoppy
She also owns a home in the Hamptons, which featured on RHOBH on Monday

Published: 17:15 EST, 22 April 2015 | Updated: 07:45 EST, 23 April 2015

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Bethenny Frankel recently broke down about her ex-husband Jason Hoppy refusing to leave their pricey Manhattan apartment, saying: 'I'm the richest homeless person in Manhattan right now.'

However, on Tuesday's episode of Real Housewives of New York the 44-year-old seemed to be rectifying that situation, as she revealed her new $4.2million Soho apartment.

She was seen doing a walk-through with her flustered contractor, as she quickly described all of the many renovations she had in mind.

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Getting down to business: Bethenny Frankel - pictured with her contractor Stephen Fanuka - brought viewers into the $4.2m Soho apartment she plans to renovate on Tuesday's episode of Real Housewives of New York

'Where the real changes happen' The 44-year-old wanted the most done in the kitchen, which she planned to make all-white

'I have a new apartment, and there are decisions to be made, there's a ton of work to do, and I need to be able to bust my contractor's nuts,' she said, of her laundry list of renovations.

The 2,392 square-foot, doorman-guarded apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a sunken living room with 14-foot ceilings, as well as a large wood-burning fireplace.

Residents also get to enjoy a landscaped rooftop deck.

The Skinnygirl founder brought along her designer, Aaron Kirsten, as she argued with the contractor over costs in addition to the myriad of changes she'd like to make.

Moving forward: On an earlier episode of her Bravo series Bethenny was seen crying over her homelessness, but she has rectified the situation with her luxurious new Soho apartment

Not messing around: The star had no time to waste on the renovations, quipping: 'I need to be able to bust my contractor's nuts'

Butting heads: The designer, Aaron Kirsten (L) defended the Skinnygirl founder for her decisiveness, but the contractor (center) seemed stressed by all of her demands

The contractor rattled off a series of issues he needed to handle, such as finishing the electric, going slab shopping, and having Bethenny choose a new tub for one of the bathrooms.

As he described the list of tasks, the camera panned to an un-paneled section of the apartment's ceiling, revealing open wiring.

'I worked with Steve Fanuka on my Tribeca apartment,' she said. 'He's totally nuts, but he executes. And I need fast and furious right now.'

Confrontation: Stephen seemed a bit put out by all of Bethenny's demands, but later joked: 'It's going to be fun. I think we'll all survive'

Much to do: The contractor had his own list of tasks that needed to be handled, such as finishing the apartment's electric

Decisive: Bethenny took her contractor and designer room by room, explaining what she wanted to be changed in each

The trio first ventured into one of the bathrooms, which Bethenny explained she'd like to be redone so that it is all white - including cabinetry - and in which she was also changing the tub, counter top, and fixtures.

She then took the guys into the kitchen, where 'the real changes happen,' and said she wanted it to be all-white, with the tile behind the sink replaced with marble.

'I want a family home, where we can create memories together, where we can play house, play doll house,' the mother-of-one shared.

Overhaul: The Bravo star wanted the bathroom all-white as well, and also wanted to replace the counter top and fixtures

Amenities: The 2,392 square-foot apartment boasts a sunken living room with 14-foot ceilings, as well as a large wood-burning fireplace

Starting over: As part of the kitchen's makeover, the published author wanted the tile behind the sink pulled out and replaced with marble

Ready to work: Bethenny wanted to get the renovations going as she was antsy to begin organizing each room, adding: ''I want a family home, where we can create memories together, where we can play house'

Earlier in the episode the published author had showed off her Hamptons house as she invited her Real Housewives co-stars over for brunch.

Guests remarked how 'pretty' the home was as they arrived, particularly sharing favor over the home's contrasting red door.

They showered Bethenny with compliments once they were welcomed inside, and viewed the perfectly coordinated furnishings of the living room, calling it 'wonderful,' 'great,' and 'cute.'

Seeing red: Earlier in the episode Bethenny invited friends - and fellow RHONY stars - to enjoy brunch at her Hamptons home

Rave reviews: Her friends gushed about the house, throwing out a bevy of compliments such as how 'wonderful' and 'cute' the place was

Detail-oriented: Bethenny was seen fluttering about the impeccably decorated house as she prepared for the brunch, which was almost entirely comprised of Skinnygirl product

In January Bethenny asked a judge to evict her estranged husband from the Manhattan home they still shared.

The 3,400 sq ft Tribeca loft was a source of consternation, with both sides refusing to give it up, but reality star formally asked for her husband to be thrown out.

Bethenny had initially allowed him to stay in the $5 million property to allow him to be close to their daughter Bryn after she filed for divorce in 2013.

On display: Bethenny showcased her Tribeca loft in Traditional Home magazine in 2013 once she had renovated it into her dream home

Her style: Each room was decorated in a cream and beige palette in the luxurious four bedroom home

In the premiere episode of Real Housewives Of New York, which aired on April 7, the businesswoman lamented 'I'm totally without a home for over two years. And he lives in the apartment that I worked my whole life to buy. It just doesn't make any sense.'

Her dream fifth-floor home boasted four bedrooms, 16 windows, a maid's room and a huge kitchen perfect for entertaining and whipping up Skinnygirl cocktails.

Not budging: Bethenny's ex Jason Hoppy (pictured in April last year) still resides at the $5 million Tribeca apartment they once shared. She formally asked a judge to evict him in January

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