New York Sports Club,

2311 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, United States

"I love the location and the friendly vibes from members and staff. But it’s disappointing how they do not upkeep with maintenance. The sauna which I enjoy pretty much disgusts me as I go day after day and it’s dirty. The elevator when it’s working it’s very slow and every so often does not work so you have to go around the block to go up the stairs where it smells to get to the gym. I’m here because of the classes and the sauna and it’s convenient but otherwise machine wise and cleanliness go to blink if you don’t care about classes and sauna. I truly wish it get better ever since I joined back they keep saying they are fixing the problem but it never does. If a new gym comes around with amenities I would leave in a heartbeat."

"The gym overall is good. Many of the machines are needing some attention. For example the padding is cracked or nonexistent on some, some others are missing one or more of the rubber handles, making it uncomfortable or awkward to use the machine. The rope attachments for all the cable machines have seen better days, it would cost $12 each to replace them, so not sure what the issue is there (image attached). I had to tell them they had extension cords out that could be a possible death trap if a dumbbell landed on them (that was fixed). As with all gyms, there are issues that need to be addressed, but NYSC, as I have come to learn, are not the best at this."

"This gym is well equipped with machines. Unlike 145th st which was stripped of most of its machines to the extent that you now have to wait in line for a machine during peak hours. I guess people complained so much about 2/3rds of the machines being removed from the 145th St location that they decided not to do the same "upgrade" at the 125tn St location. Instead they decided to let the equipment deteriorate. Cons Many machines have ripped cushioning, There are about 4 olympic bar clips in the entire gym, The yoga mats are all torn (if you can find one). There are only four 20lb dumbbells in the entire gym. Only one elevator which is extremely slow. Pros The gym is kept fairly clean. Good selection of equipment. They finally start providing soap in the showers again. They fixed the on/off switch for the sauna. Great location. Friendly clientele."

"Updated 8/19/22: Just wanted to give an update to the "changes” I was told last year would happen. I dare say things have gotten worse. More equipment is broken, rust on equipment and in the showers, still no towels or paper towels now. None of the standard supplies like body wash or hair dryers are provided like at other locations. Still no variety of class offerings at this location. The 125th gym is officially the ugly stepchild of the company. Looking forward to more competition in the area so I can leave. Original: Just rejoined because I missed going to the gym and was hoping they fixed a lot of the past issues.....but everything is the same with the exception that they no longer offer towel service. Broken machines, and lack of variety of classes just to name a few.... One positive is the cleaning is a touch better than before. I'm trying to figure out why I came back to this gym...instead of one of the others? The main difference between this one and the others on 125th is the classes offered. If they don't really offer very many class options, why pay the extra money?? So disappointed"

"I like this over Planet Fitness. My Personal Trainer Tice gave me a fitness tryout before using my days with him. Im not gonna lie I did good up until they real weight lifting. Could you believe this looks easy watching Micheal B Jordan and athletes do it lol. I almost threw up. But he said most people do. We sat down went over my fitness plan and I left. I've been going strong for a week now making sure to take rest days as well. He gave me a set day I should see maximum results. Wish me well in 3months"