I am very, very irked by Brooklyn Banya. We traveled approximately two hours to get to BK Banya…read morebecause it's one of the few places that allow those under 18 into the baths. We called ahead and spoke with a gentleman who assured us (1) they were open on Yom Kippur; and (2) they were happy to accommodate my children and friends of mixed genders. When we arrived, the extremely unpleasant older woman at the front desk told us that Thursdays were for men only and turned us away very, very rudely -- despite the fact that the website says that men's only hours begin at 6 p.m.!! We were there around noon.) From the website (https://www.brooklynbanya.com/m): Men only hours: Tuesday 11am-11pm $60pp Thursday 6pm- 1am $60pp From what we could see and smell from the lobby, the place was dark, threadbare, and dingy, with a funky odor of mold mixed with perspiration and other unpleasant, unidentifiable things on top. So perhaps it was a cloud with a silver lining to be turned away. TLDR: - Awful communication. Info posted online is not honored or accurate. Info given verbally is not honored or accurate. - The space -- what we saw of it -- seemed dingy and dirty. - Staff are uninformed and extremely rude.

Authentic Brooklyn hidden gem! Brooklyn Banya is a real…read moretraditional bathhouse experience -- hot saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi, and a refreshing cold plunge all under one roof. Clean, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. Perfect place to recharge, detox, and meet great people. Highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic wellness and sauna culture! Great for wellness days, VIP gatherings, or private events with friends. Every visit leaves you refreshed, energized, and inspired.

Experience was 10/10 because of the rooftop pool and it being a nice day. We spent 70% of our time…read moreup there. The spa is nice too but the rooftop is what makes this place, not sure I would come on a bad weather day. The staff were very friendly and helpful. And it was nice that there were plenty of free towels, slippers and lotions/face wash to use.

I honestly love Brooklyn Bathhouse, and it is with love that I say there's room for improvement…read morelol. On my first few visits, they provided 2 towels and a robe; then they switched to no robe but 3 towels; and then only 2 towels and no robe! I've seen people rally and ask for a robe and/or more towels, but imo people shouldn't have to ask: a robe and at least 2 towels should be the default. There's also a cafe upstairs, but it is often closed without notice. When it is open, the service is usually very slow, and sometimes they get the order wrong. They also sometimes invent new ways to be a cafe (there was a short-lived experiment where they had people place orders downstairs, and then wander upstairs whenever they suspected their order may be ready), but it doesn't need to be complicated--just have a person at the cafe to take orders and then fulfill those orders. With that said, the amenities (saunas, pools, etc.) are great and incredibly restorative, as are the services (scrubs, massages, etc.), and employees and customers alike have always been nice. I'm very glad Brooklyn Bathhouse is in the neighborhood; my only other recommendation would be getting rid of the two hour notice requirement to book a day pass, because then I would pop by even more!

Ana is still working and doing a very good job Ana helped me a lot I spoke with Ana recently and…read moreconfirmed she is still open and accepting clients I highly recommend Ana she is excellent

It was enlightening and I felt much better after I done with the session . I liked her personality…read moreand her caring manner

What an absolute treat. I just left here an hour ago. Black…read moreowned, check. Clean facility, check. Great customer service,check. Today is my birthday and I was intentional about finding a black owned spa. I booked online through the website. It was a seamless process, I must say. I experienced the body scrub, a nice hot shower and than an hour Swedish massage. At one point it felt like she had four hands lol. My time with Elizabeth was well spent. She is kind hearted . So sweet. She made my experience special and offered me a glass of champagne at the end of my service. The receptionist is such a sweet guy. Great vibes in this facility all around

Just got back from another magical massage from Liz. She is extraordinary. When I fly in from CA,…read morethat is my very first booking.

Excellent service, great pricing, and a unique sense of empowerment from a friend in knead. I'm…read morerecommending this service to everyone who knead to relax. It's also, great for bridal showers, birthdays, girls day out or just want to get together. A Friend In Knead A+++++

Tucked into a cozy and serene studio right across the street from Prospect Park is this treasure of…read morea massage studio that I am so happy to have discovered. Jodi is skilled and intuitive, always asks about any particular needs for a given visit, and is incredibly good at what she does. I always find myself floating home after a session. What a gem we have right here in the neighborhood!

I've been going here for about 2 or 3 years now. Asian girl named "SELENA" used to do my nails…read moreconsistently. I took a break from getting my nails done. I went back a few weeks ago, I was the only person in the salon and she refused to do my nails. DONT EVER GO TO THIS PLACE. THEY ARE RACISTS. FUCK YOU ALL.

Honestly you can get a good set here but they over charge for simple designs .If it's urgent I say…read morego here but don't be surprised to be taxed !

Went here for a 60 minute Tui Na massage, and walked away feeling refreshed, relaxed and at ease…read more Bob was extremely professional, kind and knowledgeable in his work. He took the time to really understand what had brought me there and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. The space was clean, and welcoming as well.

Came upon this lovely studio while googling yoga places within walking distance…read more I purchased their new student special which is unlimited yoga for a week and is $30. A good deal to try out their classes and teachers. I've taken classes with a majority of the teachers, including the owner Bob, and have really enjoyed every class. The teachers are friendly, knowledgeable and give nice adjustments. I also appreciate that they ask about your practice and if you have any injuries. The classes are steeped within the vinyasa/ashtanga tradition, which I really enjoy. Will definitely be back. **Note: if you are not familiar with the neighborhood the studio might be a little hard to find as it is tucked on the side of the block. This was my first time in the area and it took me about 5 minutes to find the place.

My husband made reservations for us--which he thought was a couples massage (1 prenatal and 1…read morewellness massage) via the website. They call the day before to confirm your appts which I thought was very nice. When we first got there for our original appt it seemed as though it was separate rooms at different time slots. There was def miscommunication between the bookings, confirming appts, and the website. Basically if you're booking a couples massage don't use the site. It's more for single bookings in my opinion. However Bianca, was so nice--she was able to accommodate us for another date (which we were fine with) at no charge. She calmed me down a lot being that I'm 9 months pregnant. Super sweet and just went beyond. So upon arriving for our actual appts--Bianca greeted us right away. Took our coats and we were led upstairs within 5 mins. They offered tea or water. They provided us robes/slippers and our own little cubby with a lock and key. We waited maybe 5 more mins after we got dressed --then we got taken upstairs. Very calming inside for sure. Andrew was superb! The best. Abs book with him. He was great. For a prenatal massage I felt amazing afterwards. He informed me that there will be times he's going to ask about guidance specifically the hips since that's where I'm bothered the most being that pregnant people can really only sleep on their sides. Just an amazing massage! Get the lavender scent--it's soooo good. My husband had Holly and she was super nice. He said he loved his first massage ever. She was great. She asked him any pain/problem areas. Glad to say my husband is into spas now lol. The massages and staff definitely made up for the miscommunication that happened in the beginning and happy that we didn't end up cancelling it. Def worth it. Price was under $300. Plus Bianca gifted me a complimentary body scrub which was so nice of her. She's really great. Holly, Andrew and Bianca were amazing! One star off for the website (maybe it needs to be more specific about certain services-- at least for users who's never been to a spa). Def worth a visit. I'll be coming back post natal for another massage.

An Unforgettable, Heart-Lifting Experience at The Green Spa…read more Today's visit to The Green Spa was exactly what my heart and spirit needed. From the moment I stepped inside, Bianca at the front desk embraced me with such kindness and genuine warmth that I instantly felt safe, welcomed, and cared for. She went above and beyond in a way that truly touched me -- she is a rare gem in customer care, someone who makes you feel seen and valued the second you walk in. My facial with Lydia was nothing short of magical. Her touch was calming, her presence comforting, and the entire experience felt like an exhale I didn't realize I was holding in. I left not only with glowing skin, but with a sense of peace and renewal I haven't felt in a long time. Thank you, Bianca and Lydia, for your compassion, your talent, and your beautiful energy. This visit meant more to me than just a treatment -- it was healing. I am so grateful and can't wait to return. Dorinda

The Magic Post Op staff is one of a kind…read more They really took the time to learn the exact type of after care that was needed for my procedure & i'm so grateful they were recommended to me by my surgeon Doctor Gordon Anden

THEY DESERVE 5 STARS AND MORE! I was so swollen, in pain, and vulnerable after my surgery when I…read morecam here looking for post-op lymphatic massages, but I was welcomed with open arms. This is a place for healing, where they take time to learn your body. You're never pushed into painful unnecessary massage techniques too early. Every massage was so thoughtfully done and catered to my current state, I can recommend their massage specialists enough! When looking for post-op after care you want it to feel like home, and this is exactly what Magic Post op was for me! Did I also mention their healing herbal tea is amazing? The recommendations for the supplies I would need such as rajas, foams and boards were spot on. The ones I originally got were not the best but based of their recommendations I as able to get the exact level of compression I needed. They also referred me to alteration specialists to adjust my faja as my size changed during the recovery. The attention to detail, the quality of the oils and just the overall atmosphere was such a healing experience. I think this might be the best post-op care in NYC and I'm grateful for everybody on their expert wellness team who worked with me.

I've been going to Flatbush Nail Bar for months now and decided to try Element since it was a close…read morewalk for me, 10 minutes as opposed to my usual 20-30. I also figured since they're owned by the same people it would be a similar experience. I could not have been more wrong. I should've gone with my first mind and gone to my usual spot. I came in @ 4:45pm for a soak off & Gel-X full set with regular gel polish and a chrome overlay, no fancy designs !!! at most i should've finished at 6:30... I didn't leave until 7:40. I kid you not I spent my entire evening in the damn nail salon. I've been getting Gel-X sets for years it has NEVER taken 3 HOURS!!!!! I was clearly stuck with the new girl or just the girl who doesn't know what she's doing because it legit took her 50 minutes just to adhere the gel press ons to my nails!! and she had to start over on 3 of them because they looked so crazy. And to make matters worse - she took her sweet time and my nails still look insane!! They charged me $130 for shitty nails and even worse service. Did I mention there were bugs and ants crawling around everywhere too? If you're in the area and thinking of try Element - save yourself the time and the money and DONT!

first time going: $164 dollars for a gel x fill in, gel pedicure, and I got was pink. no design…read more she took over an hour on my hands and all I got was pink nails. didn't even get a full set, just a fill in. never in all my days. I called back 3 weeks later like hey this would be my 2nd time coming here how much for a fill in and pedicure. she said $150-something. she said a FILL IN IS $90. AND THE SHAPE ISNT EVEN PERFECT. they will never see me again. too focused on aesthetics of the salon and not enough on the actual work. - a fill in plus gel pedi should be $90 tops especially for mediocre work. girl bye.