Located at 248 W 80th St, New York Sports Club offers a vast 5-floor facility with a variety of equipment and classes. The gym features a steam room and sauna, which are rare in many fitness centers. The spacious layout and natural light make it an attractive place for workouts. Several patrons have highlighted standout personal trainers like Tony Herrera and Shakim Jefferson, who enhance the training experience with their expertise and caring personalities.
However, despite its amenities, many members face challenges with customer service, equipment maintenance, and billing issues. Complaints about deceptive practices, difficulty in canceling memberships, and persistent equipment malfunctions are common. While some members appreciate the gym's atmosphere and facilities, its inconsistent management practices often detract from the overall experience.
Pros:
- 5-floor facility with a variety of equipment.
- Steam room and sauna available.
- Spacious layout with natural light.
- Exceptional personal trainers like Tony Herrera and Shakim Jefferson.
- Friendly and attentive staff.
- Convenient location near public transportation.
- Plenty of towels always available.
- Various classes offered.
- Affordable membership fee.
- Front desk staff greet frequent members by name.
Cons:
- Frequent issues with billing and canceling memberships.
- Poor maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Inconsistent customer service.
Location / Contact
- Address: 248 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Phone:+1 212-873-1500
- Website:newyorksportsclubs.com
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 3.3-star.
This business has 70 reviews.
The address is: 248 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024, United States .
The contact number is +1 212-873-1500
This service is listed under Gym .
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Eugene Mott,Jr.
6 years ago
This gym is ok. I go to this gym when I need to workout late on the weekends because the close @ 10pm & the steam room and sauna are a big plus. However the staff is rude, they never say anything to you. The gym & locker room is usually dirty.
Cristal Downing
6 years ago
This gym has a lot going for it for my husband and I - great location, friendly staff, decent machines and facilities until they decided that Tony's Uxf class was more important than anything else.. but consistently, every day, without fail since the beginning of 2017, it has been FAR TOO HOT on every floor of this gym. The second floor where the treadmills and other cardio machines are (plus the UXF, which replaced weight machines that made sense to use after cardio, which have now been moved to the fourth floor) is always far too hot - on a regular summer day around 80 degrees outside, it was close to 80 on that floor. Third floor even worse - I've been in the studio there, which they attempt to cool with a single large AC, and I swear after working out alone (ie not with other bodies heating the room) for 5 minutes I was way way too hot. Same on the fourth. What do they do for elderly patrons who come in the middle of the day? Nothing, I can tell you, as my husband was a student until recently and frequently went at noon and had the same complaint. NYSC, tell this gym that they need to invest in ACs that serve their purpose and don't put the lives of elderly, pregnant, and other users at risk!!!!
Emily Murray
6 years ago
I highly recommend the 80th street NYSC. Great equipment and classes, always clean and bright, and everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Shakim Jefferson was my personal trainer for almost a year in preparation for my wedding. …
Ryan J. Chamberlain
6 years ago
I wanted to get back to the gym, but needed some motivation. I Started attending UXF training three days a week with Tony Herrera and it's been life changing. Tony takes pride in making sure his students are enjoying class and getting a great/safe workout. It's not an easy class, but members of all fitness levels are welcomed by Tony with the same enthusiasm and professionalism.
Vocal Coach nyc
6 years ago
The A/C hasn’t worked on the 4th floor for over a month now and no one seems to care. I’ve spoken to the new manager a few times and he doesn’t seem to know when it will be fixed. You will find weights all over the floor. The crowd that goes to the 4th floor doesn’t bother to keep the weights organized. The men’s locker room is filthy. They also raised my membership by $10 dollars without any notification. I’ve been complaining about that for six months now and they didnt fix it. Going to another club!
Laura Tango
6 years ago
This is a place of love and hate. Great teachers and overall clean but gym area smells bad/sweat. Also, the sales people don't know anything so they sign you up with over charges on the credit card, or they forget to freeze it when you ask, or they say is one price but your statement shows there is an annual fee that no one told you about. Also, the front desk people could be nicer/friendlier.
Shannon Moore
7 years ago
I've been a member of this gym for 16+ years. The classes by Suzanne Dinunzio are the best, especially her Zumba/Urban Zumba. She brings an energy, joy & pizzaz to every class. The other classmates are fun, too! Suzanne is also the best cardio kickboxing teacher I've ever had. She'll whoop your booty!
Danielle Packer
7 years ago
My husband and I have been members since 2007. There is always someone to greet you with a smile at the front desk and the general manager, Joe, is great. Plenty of equipment and comfortable locker rooms. But mostly, my trainer, Shakim Kareem Jefferson, makes it worthwhile I have trained with Shakim for the last three years and intend to continue as long as he'll have me. He is a ray of sunshine in that club. Ask any member!
Ken Hom
7 years ago
Not necessarily the greatest gym I've ever been to but locations all over the city this is worth the membership.This gym is awkwardly planned due to its space occupying 2 buildings. 5 levels of gym space in its main building and 2nd floor is where it opens up into the other building.All the necessary weight equipment is here as well as the cardio machines. Lots of classes offered for the ones that need them. This gym also has men and women locker rooms equipped with showers, steam room and sauna.
Stephen Bennett
7 years ago
I've been having a very good experience and have seen good results at this gym over the past months. I joined with a goal of getting into better shape, losing a few pounds and getting stronger. I went the personal trainer route and was paired up with Shakim Jefferson. Turned out great. Shakim is a motivator and an inspiration and also has a great personality and sense of humor. That helps when your pushing yourself to get results. Bottom line is that I shed about 10 pounds, got much stronger and feel better. Keeping it going now with the classes included in the membership.