My goal is to visit as many Blink gyms in NYC…read more Location: Upstairs. There are 2 entrances from outside (1 for stairs, 1 for elevator) Elevator: yes (separate entrance) Convenience: can walk from 7 train (82nd st station) Gym Size: Average. One floor. "Box" shape. Shares upper floor with other businesses. Locker Room Size (Men's): average to a bit large for the size of gym. Equipment (outside of the basics mentioned below): battle ropes, plyo boxes (saw only 2 of them), No kettlebells above 50 lbs, no TRX Crowdedness: Busy despite going on a weekday early afternoon. Target audience seems to be local residents and working crowd. Cleanliness: Below average vs other Blinks. Also free weights everywhere (an accident waiting to happen). Messy but I think the audience is to blame. Staff Friendliness: Friendly enough. Hours: 7 days/wk. On par with other NYC Blinks. Overall: This is the worst Blink I've been to. Confusing entrances (2 of them). Once I walked in, I got a whiff of sweat and unwashed gym clothes (ventilation is poor). Equipment is ok and on par with other gyms (bare bones) especially the number of cardio machines which is high. Most people do not wipe off machines after use at this gym. Also this gym is messy, there are dumbells, free weights, KBs, plates everywhere (especially right next to weight machines). No one reracks. If this is your local gym and the price is right, you can live with this Blink. However, if you have access to other Blinks, you will soon find out this one is on the bottom rung. *Unless noted, assume all Blink gyms have locker rooms, water fountain, stretch area, dumbbells, kettlebells (up to 50lbs), smith machines, weight machines, cardio equipment (Rower, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stairclimber), showers, wipes, Towel machine (pay separate charge). Assume you can scan in via App or Apple Wallet/Watch **Note: I am a Blink user with entry possibility of all their NYC area gyms via an Add-on to my Classpass membership. (I did not want to deal with Blink corporate in case I needed to cancel and wanted to avoid a startup fee or annual charge). I do not take showers at the gym and tend to go off-peak hours.

THIS GYM IS DISGUSTING. If there is no one cleaning it becomes a disgusting mess. Bathrooms and…read moregarbage overflowing, antibacterial wipes all over the gym floor. It's a real shame.

Just began my new journey to another gym after canceling from Puregym, since the gym culture isn't…read morethe same it used to be back when it was Blink Fitness but that's a story for another time. It just feels good to see staff at the front greeting me in and showing me the ropes of the place. I have seen this location many times passing by but admittedly foregone it in favor of Blink Fitness years ago because that was close to my location. Wanting to switch to another gym brought the opportunity to come here and it is slightly friendlier compared to Puregym, at least not as cold or sterile. It is Spring Break now so of course the gym was pretty packed but for what it's worth I was fortunate not to come across people doing super sets on various machines or spending several minutes on one machine I wanted to try out. Even had short conversations with 2 gym goers. In this day and age, social connection is very valuable so it felt almost as good as getting a solid workout in. Granted the Red and Yellow theme seems a bit garish, almost as if this place was created and run by Hulk Hogan but it's a nice change of pace from the dull and monotonous theme of the previous gym I was in. The one perk the gym has that separates it from others is that Retro Fitness has it's own Smoothie bar and a varied selection of them. I chose the Mocha Mania to be my first one and it sure does fill you up. It makes for a fine replacement as opposed to going to a fast food joint after a workout. Retro Fitness is my new home and with the highest tier I signed up for, I'm ready to explore more.

It's very stylish and modern. The club really has its own character! I always enjoy coming herread more

They used to have great group classes but cancelled them to make another barbell room so there are…read moremore places for the 10 men to sit on their phones. I have been to the gym during many different days and hours and the equipment is pretty much empty, but group classes are full. The class room is also used during the day for personal training and those who create their own routine- clearly, this decision was made by someone who has never actually been to this gym. The classes were literally the only thing they had going for it.

How can I give zero stars? This place is disgusting. So dirty and they never clean the equipment…read more They recently changed out the equipment and actually made the gym worse! Did not replace some machines. When I have asked them when the machines arriving, they continually say next week. Three months later, still no machines! They even had the audacity to increase the monthly membership. Do yourselves a favor and join a different gym in the area. Many more affordable and professional gyms in the area like Planet Fitness etc.

This is such a fun place! Feel like you're playing on the beach while being indoors. I highly…read morerecommend it. If you don't know how to play, the instructors here are friendly, fantastic and make it fun to learn. Ask about joining a league (or make one and play here). I came with a very large group with Yelp, and ISSA and RAKIM (or Rahim? I'm so sorry I should've written your name down) were so helpful, attentive, and great with us. There's also a bar and a fridge with non-alcoholic drinks.

I absolutely LOVE this place! After attending a Yelp event here, I decided to join a recreational…read moreleague with some fellow Yelpers + run club friends and we are having so much fun!! This is an indoor BEACH volleyball facility - something I've never seen anywhere else. While playing on the sand does make it a bit more difficult, it also makes the games more fun because you can dive for the ball without fear of getting hurt like you might on a concrete court. The leagues last 7 weeks + 1 week for playoffs. We are currently finished with 3/7 weeks so far and it's been an absolute blast! The recreational league (which is what my team is doing) is 6 players against 6 players. They also have intermediate leagues that are 4 against 4 for those who are experienced in volleyball. My team, however, is mainly a bunch of amateurs (plus 1 amazing woman who played in college) and we are all just learning and trying our best! You can join a league one of two ways - either gather 6-10 people together to form a team, or you can sign up as a "free agent" and QBK will assign you to a team. The latter is easiest if you aren't able to find a bunch of people who want to commit to a league. The games will always be on the same day each week (we chose Thursdays but there was also an option for Tuesdays for the spring league) but the times will fluctuate. Game times range between 6pm to 9pm start times and last for 1 hour. When playing, you'll play 3 games total, each ending when one team hits 21 points. Even if the other team wins the first two games, you still play the 3rd one as the number of games won each week goes into a running total which helps decide who goes to playoffs. Also, they have cameras up on each court and if there was a good play or epic moment, you can have someone run to "press the button" and it will save the last 30 seconds of the recording onto a app which you can download later. My team and I are always pressing the button, making sure to save the footage of hilarious wipeouts or epic moments when we score. The staff is so friendly and helpful! It's been nothing but great since the very beginning. My team and I are already talking about doing another league when this one ends because we are having soooo much fun!

So let's be real here - this isn't the best gym in the world. However, it's a pretty great option…read moreif you're looking for an inexpensive gym that will give you the most bang for your buck. For $50 a month, you get unlimited access to almost everything this gym has to offer: free weights, treadmills galore, stair masters, elliptical machines, even ski and row machines! They also have an entire area dedicated to barbell training as well as lifting machinery downstairs. Whats more, they offer group classes that are INCLUDED in your monthly membership. We're talking yoga, cycling classes, Zumba and Pilates, just to name a few. If you want to get even more out of your training, you can pay additional fees for their specific "small group classes" (kick boxing is one of these) or go solo and get personal training sessions. They have spacious locker rooms equipped with showers. There's also a sauna in each locker room, which is an added bonus. While you might not find the luxuries dolled out like at a CrossFit or Lifetime Gym, New York Sports Club is a serious upgrade from a Planet Fitness without breaking the bank. On a personal note, my husband and I toured/tried out 4 different gyms before deciding to sign up for this one. I recommend getting an introductory pass and trying it out for yourself!

LOCKER THEFT CENTRAL. ZERO SECURITY. If you keep anything…read morevaluable here, you're basically donating it. My locker lock was broken and my Canada Goose jacket was stolen. Staff basically acted like this is normal -- like it's happened to other people too. The way it was described to me sounded coordinated (someone checking if the locker room is empty while another person targets lockers). I can't prove who did it, but the pattern is scary. And the security setup? A joke. Yes, you can't put cameras inside locker rooms -- nobody's asking for that. But there should be cameras outside the locker room exits, in the hallway, near the elevators/stairs, anywhere that tracks who walks out. From what I saw, there's basically front desk coverage only, which is useless once someone leaves the locker area. Management's response was weak. No urgency. No real investigation energy. No "we're fixing this now." It felt like they care more about collecting membership money than protecting members. Also the place is nasty: dirty, people litter, and basic gym manners don't exist. The whole vibe is chaotic and poorly managed. If you're in Astoria, pick literally another gym.

Great place to play with friends! Would not recommend on a hot/humid day because it gets super dry…read moreand hot !! The space is great, have several fields, the staff is amazing and they always have cold water for you !!

I signed my son up for Saturday soccer in December, and now I have signed him up for the summer…read morecamp they have. My son has had an amazing experience at this place. The staff is friendly and very nice with the children. This has been by far the best money I have ever spent. I recommend this place if your kids like soccer and you are looking for a place for them to play, learn and have fun.

The back-left showerhead has been broken for more than a year and barely has any water pressure…read more The solution might be as simple as installing a new showerhead, which makes the long delay especially difficult to understand. The front-right shower is unreliable--it may have normal water pressure initially and then suddenly drop to little or no pressure. Its drain also sometimes backs up and smells. Burned-out bathroom lightbulbs go unreplaced, and there are routinely one to three StairMasters out of service. I submitted a maintenance ticket through the front desk, but the staff do not know when it will be addressed. They suggested writing a review to bring these longstanding issues to management's attention. The staff at this location are wonderful and helpful, and I want to be clear that these maintenance problems are outside their control. These issues have continued for far too long and need to be properly addressed.

Review for Glendale. Broken equipment. Very nasty manager lady indicates equipment will stay…read morebroken and walks away. Odd behavior.

Easy and straight forward place to play pingpong. $15/30 minutes, the one in manhattan is $20/30…read moreminutes. Easy to reserve the table online. I had a bit confusion getting in, today was my first time. Apparently, there isn't any staff there, and the door is locked. So you unlock the door from your account on their website. The place itself is pretty clean, not fancy, but alright. Many kids on Saturday night.

I love playing ping pong but having a table at home is like having a pool table at home , it takes…read moreup too much space but with pingpod in Astoria you don't and won't have that problem. Simple set up , make a free account online , read the rules and regulations, find your local pingpod location and reserve your time and how long you want a table and that's it .When you close to your rental time , a code is sent to open the door to enter and check the mini screens for table number and get swinging them little white balls .good space between tables for elbow room , clean bathrooms and some chairs to sit and take a break .Join pingpod and have some fun .4.5 stars my yelp meter.

Pure gym - WHY are you having your cleaning guy come in so late in the morning? There were…read moreabsolutely zero paper towels available on the gym floor this morning, so no one could wipe down machines or equipment, which was disgusting. Please have your cleaner come in at 5am like Matrix used to. Thank you!

Very friendly and helpful staff, free parking, free classes…read more Clean and well equipped!