I took the Saturday noon circuit session with Tania. It was my first time and she came over at…read moreevery exercise and reminded me what it was and helped me make sure I was doing it correctly. The circuit class had six stations so after every change, I forgot what the exercise was but she was there to quickly run through it with me. She was also very encouraging. At the end of the class she mentioned of a competition day that was open to everyone. The space has nothing but a water fountain, lockers, bathroom, sanitizer and cleaning wipes for the machine, no towels, shower or amenities. I enjoy Metcon (5min exercise - 1min rest) and the variety of it all. The class went quickly and id definitely do the class again. It was my first time working out in a while and i could keep up. Would give it 5 stars but lack of amenities is a big bummer.

I love the classes at Session, which are challenging and engaging, and more than that I love the…read morecommunity. The feeling of belonging, especially in NYC, when you see the same people in class, and the front desk staff and instructors know you by name, is invaluable. I've gotten stronger thanks to Session, and found a great community. I couldn't recommend it enough!

I went to this gym for about 3 years, mostly using the cardio equipment. Liked: mellow vibe, not…read morecrowded 10-11am, very decent locker room, and loved the 3rd floor yoga studio with view of park for stretching after work out. Disliked: terrible ventilation/climate control (asked if they could install fan, but they said nah), music too loud (had to wear earplugs), and the final straw: they rented out the yoga studio, so there is no quiet, out of the way place to stretch. Ended my membership and joined Grindhouse, which is cheaper, has good AC and high ceilings, plenty of machines, music not too loud, and has an OK place to stretch-- alas with no views.

I need to come back for class. I came just to get a workout in but did not take my night too…read moreseriously. I did 30 min on the stationary bike and 30 on the treadmill . I was ecstatic to see a stairclimber aka stair master machine but it was occupied. The locker room is narrrow and awkwardly built but you won't spend much time in there. There are 3 floors including an infinity pool The front desk staff was very nice and everyone seemed serious about working out. I must return for a group fitness class. I was impressed by the circuit taking place as I got ready to exit . A-ok

I was here for the summer for an internship and looking for a gym. Amazing atmosphere. Never busy…read more Also, the trainers are so kind. I came over this summer and was immediately welcomed, which was very differnt from any private gym that I had been to previously. I saw previous reviews that people would leave stuff on the benches, etc. But honestly did not find that to be true and found the people to be very courteous. Would love to come again and highly recommend.

I like this gym but one thing I don't like is the weekend hours as they close pretty early. Also…read morethe lockers in the women's room are being taken over with people bringing their own locks and leaving it on the lockers so no one else can use it for multiple days. They need to cut them off

I've been to other branches of YMCA and so far every branch has a different swimming pool. All the…read morepools are different in deepness and sizes. The swimming pool in Greenpoint has some strict staff that opens their doors at the time of the class otherwise the door is locked to the pool. The pool is very clean but very small. I did not expect the pool to be really deep when I got in. It seemed like it was 5 feet deep when the sign on the wall said 4 feet. Lockers are very clean. The only con I have is the entrance to this branch is it is not stroller and wheelchair accessible. Wish there was a ramp going up and down.

I'm working on my review about this place, still. Check out my pictures in meantime. They're 100%…read moreLEGIT!!!! I saw/killed TWO ROACHES IN THE ROOM within first HOUR OF MY ARRIVAL!!!! (The roach in the door frame, I managed to photograph, I saw, LITERALLY, upon entering my room, initially.) This sort of thing has NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE - and I'm in my late fifties!!!! Due to above & the dirty bathroom, I definitely don't recommend this joint. Find something better!

A spacious studio in Williamsburg Brooklyn on Grand street. Really great coaches. Very engaging…read moreworkouts. Love working out there when I'm in Brooklyn!

Avoid F45 Williamsburg at all costs…read more This was supposed to be my wife's first F45 class in New York. She was on the ClassPass waitlist, got the notification 20 minutes before class that a spot opened, signed up immediately, and drove over. She arrived two minutes before the class started, and was locked out of the gym. Once someone finally realized, it was 3 minutes later, and she was rudely denied entry by the staff member at the front desk (10:15am, Sept 27, 2025). She not only lost $20 in ClassPass credit, but was embarrassed and disrespected by the unreasonable woman working there. Denying a new member who clearly made the effort to get there, especially on their very first visit, is not just bad customer service - it's predatory and unethical. This is a business that seems more interested in scamming people out of credits than actually building a community. Brooklyn has countless gyms and studios that treat people with respect. Don't waste your time or money here. F45 Williamsburg has proven they will gladly take your money while turning you away at the door. Until they make this right, this location deserves to be avoided and held accountable.

This is the best OTF studio!! I love all the coaches and the staff. My fitness routine has…read morecompletely changed because of them. They have such a great sense of community and are so welcoming!

I was devastated to have hated this studio :( I love OTF and was excited to try this studio since…read moreit's close by. Pros: staff is friendly and knowledgeable, facilities are clean Cons: Terrible studio set up !!! It's NYC and they can't control this, but i can't pay $30 / class to feel like im in danger. The rowers are literally directly behind the treadmill. They have you do some floor work in front of the rowers too, so while somebody is going "all out" and sprinting on the treds, your face is like 6" from their ass. If somebody trips (you OR them) somebody is going to be seriously injured. Another con is the music. Usually studios have a good cohesive playlist going, but this studio was terrible. They started with latin music, then switched to blink182? Then gaga and megan the stallion? then suddenly cut the music and switched to hardcore rap, then back to latin music. It sounded like they hit a random music generator button. it would be better if they just picked a general lane and stuck to that. Truly never knew what was gonna come next lol (in the worst way) If music and feeling safe isn't important to you, this studio is fine.

When I'm on vacation, it's important to be able to find great studios to take class from so that I…read moredon't have to break my routine. Form50 Fitness in Williamsburg is a fun, high energy studio. The machines are laid out in a single row and they recommend the center spots for first timers. The instructors did a great job previewing the class structure ahead of time. However, if you're used to lagree, you'll find it pretty standard. The music was good and it was overall a well structured class!

This class kicked my ass. I've never done Pilates and i survived it but the next day my legs were…read moreextremely sore and thought they were going to cramp. Luckily they didn't cramp but were extremely tight the next morning. Found out afterwards the machine is lagree not reformer so that made me feel better. The teacher was great and gave me alot of attention since he knew it was my first time. I would recommend it if you like Pilates. Note, there aren't any amenities, besides water refill, tissues and lockers. The front door is locked during class. And i was 2min late and luckily still let me in and didn't start yet. The only negative is lack of amenities. Would be nice to have a refresh station.

I had a great time at Vital! It became a highlight of my trip. Routesetting was super unique and…read morefun. Sabin was particularly helpful; she provided a great experience.

I canceled my membership after visiting Vital's Brooklyn Location …read more This gym is the TikTok and Amazon of climbing . I was excited to take their aerial classes and use their slack line - but there is a strange energy in the gym . the lack of community and the rude staff were enough to make me leave . This is upsetting , especially because Vital's UES and Harlem locations are pretty sweet !

I've been a member of Crunch Greenpoint for years, and I never thought I'd have to write a review…read morelike this. The recent "renovation" is not an upgrade, it's a complete downgrade that destroyed what made this gym unique and functional. The biggest issue is the turf. Moving the entire turf downstairs into a hot, poorly ventilated, dark basement makes absolutely no sense. There is no space to move at all. You can barely put a mat down without stepping onto someone else. The turf area is now a 3rd of its original size and the room feels cramped and borderline unusable. It's impossible to do HIIT, sled work, mobility, or any meaningful functional training. This decision alone has eliminated the soul of the gym. Upstairs is now crammed with machines, far too many for the amount of space. Instead of creating a better flow, the floor is overcrowded and chaotic; it feels like every inch was filled just for the sake of adding more equipment, not improving the member experience. What used to be a small but energetic and community-oriented gym now feels suffocating and disorganized. What's frustrating is that Crunch Greenpoint did need an upgrade, but this wasn't it. A real upgrade would have been removing some of the unnecessary machines and bringing in better functional training equipment, not burying the turf in a dungeon with no room to move. Crunch Greenpoint used to have character. It had a great vibe. It wasn't huge but it worked because the layout made sense. Now it feels like the gym identity was erased overnight. I genuinely don't understand the reasoning behind these changes, especially the decision to move the turf downstairs. It's a waste of space and a complete step backward. I do hope that these changes are reconsidered. The renovation did not modernize the gym, it dismantled what made this place great and worth coming to.

This is probably one of b my favorite crunch gyms to go to. The hiit area is perfect the only…read morethings I'm not a fan of is when theirs a class and it's only 3 people taking it and they take up the whole floor maybe use half if the class is small. Besides that a little more variety with machines and I'll give it 5 stars.

For the facilities themselves, Equinox Williamsburg is a decent gym but commands a premium price…read morecompared to many other gyms in NYC. That said, what ultimately made us walk away wasn't the facility--it was the people. At this price point, hospitality should be part of the experience. Unfortunately, nearly every interaction we had with the front desk felt cold and transactional. The staff often seemed more engaged in conversations with one another than acknowledging members or prospective members. Instead of feeling welcomed, we frequently felt as though we were inconveniencing them by asking basic questions or checking in. For a luxury fitness brand, that's am extremely disappointing first impression. After touring multiple gyms, we ultimately chose to stay loyal to Orangetheory Williamsburg instead. While it's a completely different style of workout, the difference in customer experience was impossible to ignore. From our very first visit, the staff greeted us warmly, remembered our names, and made us feel like part of a community rather than just another membership. That sense of hospitality made the decision surprisingly easy. One additional point of feedback is the sales experience. I work in enterprise sales myself, so I understand the importance of following up with prospective customers. However, there's a fine line between persistence and becoming overwhelming. Orangetheory occasionally sends a promotional text or email, which feels respectful. Equinox, on the other hand, repeatedly called, texted, and emailed after our visit to the point that it became excessive and I felt harassed. Rather than reinforcing the value of the brand, it had the opposite effect and made the experience feel more aggressive than premium. For a luxury gym with a luxury price tag, I expected a customer experience that matched the brand. The facilities are impressive, but management should seriously consider investing more attention into the hospitality culture at the front desk and the overall sales approach. Those interactions ultimately influenced our decision far more than the equipment ever did.

You go up a flight of stairs to go back downstairs to the lockers…read more The space and layout is different from other Equinox which. Not all Equinox will be alike as far as space and layout. Members should know this by now given all the complaints about this location. The gym is a mid sized gym. Not small like most comments on here. Not sure based on these comments made from people calling out it is small. The layout is a bit different. Yes. The Main Studio feels like a glass while everyone looks at you work out. You see, most Equinox locations I have visited either the main studio is tucked away partially from the gym's floor visibility or has a wall to make it a bit more private. I felt like the main studio at the Williamsburg location everyone from all angles can see you workout. The yoga studio is downstairs. Right across from the women's locker. Would have been nice if the main studio was situated the same as well. My guess is depending what time you visit will depend how less crowded or crowded it is. Personally, I have zero complaints about this location. My only complaint is I dislike those numerical combination lockers.