I recently moved to the area and was eager to find a new climbing gym. I figured I'd lay out all…read morethe pros and cons, since I've been a member of many types of gyms in the past. Pros: 1) It's one of the few gyms in the area, and it offers a few ropes routes which is nice. 2) This location is chill and not crowded after work, which is a plus if you work 9-6. You never have to fight over a route even though the gym isn't huge. 3) The employees are super friendly and wonderful. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. 4) Despite not being new, it seems clean and well maintained. 5) This may be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it, but the grades are slightly soft. I'll frame this as a pro because it makes it a more approachable gym for people who are new to climbing. 6) The climbers I spoke to were all super nice. I've noticed all gyms seem to have their own "culture." This one is welcoming and approachable. 7) There seems to be a good range of setting styles. Cons: 1) While it is nice that there is a rope/sport climbing section, it is pretty teeny, the routes are short, and the grades are pretty much limited to soft 5.11+ and below. That being said, space is a hot commodity in Manhattan so I'm appreciative of any ropes gym. 2) It would be nice if they sold snacks/refreshments. Most gyms offer this and it's a nice way to get more out of your session if you forget to bring your own. 3) With approachability comes climbers who are still learning gym courtesy. Things like starting a route that overlaps with someone else's or not untying one's figure eight knot were things that I noticed. This isn't so much a reflection of the gym, but more of the gym goers which I'm sure they'll learn with time. That being said, I've really enjoyed climbing here! I love the staff and the setting is interesting. I will definitely be coming back here in the future!

Like many others have mentioned, my friend invited me to go climbing over the break, so here we…read moreare! The check-in process was super easy and quick. I scanned the QR codes and filled out the forms at my own pace before heading downstairs to check-in. The facility has drinks and snacks available at the front for sale. It was a bit busy in the evening when we went, but not so crowded that it disrupted our climbing. They also have Wi-Fi, lockers, and chalk available for free. Gym is also impeccably clean. As a new climber, I had a great time and even managed to finish a few climbs. Overall, it was an awesome experience (so much that I even considered getting my own membership!)

Just recently started climbing and found this place less beginner friendly than other climbing gyms…read morein the city. There were only a few v0s and v1s. The space itself is also pretty small, though it has a really cozy vibe.

Usually never on this side of town and wasn't aware that there was a rock climbing gym in Hell's…read moreKitchen. All the staff that I encountered were super friendly and helpful. Not to mention that my fellow climbers where very welcoming and shared the wall. Will definitely be returning to do some climbing at this MPHC Climbing Gym. Good Vibes!

Solid Vital location, and glad they have more of these around the city!…read more This facility is definitely much smaller than their Williamsburg one, but also a bit cheaper to use. There isn't that much additional equipment or workout options besides the rock wall at this spot. It is much quieter though and still plenty of ways to entertain yourself on the various courses. Staff was friendly and instructional as it had been my first time climbing.

This was my first time going to a rock climbing gym and I had a great time good vibes good and they…read moreeven had bored games would recommend

This is my happy place, a sanctuary of health and wellness, an adult playground I just love this…read moreplace. I joined this gym in January and its the best investment I've made this year, im a shitty day trader so thats not saying much. The Yoga studios are so peaceful and the instructors are all masters. Notably Jason Morris hot yoga classes are energizing and therapeutic, he is such a Guru Ive learned so much about anatomy and making a mind body connection that it spills over into weight training. Luliias voice is so soothing and her classes are so fun, the Friday class specially feels like everyone is connected Gigis class is super cool on Sundays it should be renamed Juicy Yoga with Gigi lol, shes so funny and connects with everyone, the class feels like cuddles after sex. Spin with Juggy and Melora is elite. Ive gotten so much faster in my road bike after just a few classes. Functional training with Nyerre Mays is un-unreal. He is such a cool dude and such a Pro. The pool is epic, the Jacuzzi forget about it. The entire staff is super friendly and makes everyone feel super welcomed. I truly feel at home whenever I make it to the gym. The MVPs of the gym are the cleaning staff though, everything is so spotless all the time. In a city so chaotic is nice to have this peaceful oasis.

Had two negative interactions with a staff member today, my second time here. I did not appreciate…read moreit. Took two stars away for both interactions, and a third for how unnecessary it was. I thought I was going to have a better experience here over other places. Today made me think otherwise. Thank you.

Decent climbing gym…read more I've climbed here for a few months while also going to another climbing gym. And the difference is clearly palpable since I'm able to compare them back to back. I'm not the biggest fan of this gym because for the monthly price of $120, you could go to a gym with better equipment, more space, and cleaner holds. There just isn't much to CRG (maybe just the location?) compared to others. It's also underground, so there isn't any natural sunlight and it feels quite stuffy especially with the chalk. Staff 5/5 Facilities 2/5 - Not a fan of their bathrooms (the door slams hard and the locks are different...) or their changing rooms. No showers. No natural lighting. Also, there's crack on the wall with water leakage. Equipment 3/5 - The routes don't get reset often enough (a con for me cause it can feel stale over time). Some of the holds have accumulated so much dirt and chalk that it feels slippery to hold. I don't see much cleaning. Amenities 4/5 - Your typical climbing gym extras, like bandaids, hair ties. Nothing special. No extras like feminine hygiene products, dry shampoo, deodorant that some other gyms have.

Friendly staff, clean and professional. Giving this just 3 stars because it's pretty tiny…read more There's only a few boulders of each grade, so you'll probably "finish" the gym in 3 sessions or less.

This review is only for their summer camp program. It should be noted that they change their name…read moreto the movement gym LIC. My kid is on the older side and doesn't know how to climb so I decided to sign her up for a one week class just for her to get a feel of things. The other climbing gym in the neighborhood didn't teach anything at all and just told her to have at it. This place though takes the time to really show technique and what the kids should be doing to make sure that they are safe and how to have fun. I am hoping she likes it enough to be able to join their afterschool program. So far the staff have been very friendly and professional when I've dealt with them via email or in person. I think this is a good place for a beginner just to try to see what things are-

been here a couple of times. Very clean and professional. spend about two hours here. Eventually…read morewant to bring my kids here to learn when they are of age. Been rock climbing since 2010 and is very familiar with bouldering and this place has lots of routes of just one level. You probably need like a couple of days just to go thru all the routes before they change the walls. Overall I would say this is one of the top places to rock climb in the area. Easy to get to and is a great date activity

I saw the actual BADASS sign they had outside and went in just to check it out, Chris gave me a…read morephenomenal tour and even allow me to try climbing !!! Had so much fun and the place itself is ENORMOUS! Would definitely recommend Brooklyn Boulders in Queensbridge!

This place was actually a really great experience! When we walked in we got a good welcome from the…read morefront desk staff, checked in easily and received a tour of the facility. The space itself was way bigger than we expected and had both bouldering and rock climbing. This was my first time boulder and that was pretty fun. Turns out I'm actually pretty decent at it but that can credited to climbing trees in Barbados. The rock climbing I'm used to but was probably the funnest part for me! Facility is really clean and pretty straightforward. Would def recommend trying this out

Used to be a member here but eventually switched out. For some reason I could never get over the…read moremultiple floors of bouldering, which makes it difficult to meander around and try different problems. Also not the best assortment of grades, once you start moving up even past V5, the pickings are slim. At times can be dominated by kids teams making it difficult to find space.

Deceptive billing practices and the worst customer service experience of my life. Unfortunately…read moreinfused with the mindset of a private equity owned operation that treats the consumer like dirt. Be very careful with this company.

Came here after getting free birthday pass, and that one session made me drop my previous gym and…read moreswitch to Vital. Come here primarily for the rooftop climbing or weightlifting. Good gym space with the addition of the Annex.

Incredible climbing gym! I've been to their upper east side location before, and it cannot compare…read moreto this one. It's a massive facility with so many courses you can complete and serves a great range of abilities. You can climb for free on your birthday, and the staff at this location were so friendly and helpful in getting me set up. There's a great gym portion and even an Annex facility with more machines, but the staff is certainly the climbing. It gets busy on a Saturday, but there's a lot of great energy and it can be fun to watch others climb (especially as it's a super exhausting activity and good to rest often). I spent a couple hours here and had a blast. The facility also has lots of natural light! My one small note is that there a very few showers and bathrooms, so would recommend changing in advance of going if you can. Otherwise there can be quite a wait.

The staff was friendly, and the instructor was fantastic! I didn't give it a five because it…read moresmelled funky!

My experience was like being shamed for not having a "perfect pose."…read moreThis is the exact antithesis of what yoga is which is communion. Looking for a connection: this was like a military drill. Not cool. Didn't like it and never went back. They give True Yoga a bad name. Your call.