Blink Fitness (PureGym)

Gym · Midtown West

Blink Fitness (PureGym)

Gym · Midtown West

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5 Bryant Pk, New York, NY 10018

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Affordable gym with cardio machines and weights, near Bryant Park  

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Harvey Messing

Google
I am very happy with this gym, they seem to have the same workout equipment as Crunch and are much cheaper. I have been told that United Health Care will cover its member's gym membership cost at all of the Blink locations provided that you have a qualifying health plan with them. The Blink location is listed as 5 Bryant Park, but it is physically located on West 40th Street, just off the corner of 6th Avenue. The gym's small painted location sign on the building wall is not easy to spot because it is higher than you would expect such a sign to be at. Easier to spot than Blink's building sign is the one pictured below belonging to the Little Beet restaurant, which is very near Blink.

Iman A

Google
Outstanding management with very professional trainers and the best affordable prices. Cho, Yeunjae gave me a-30 minutes free session and was amazing, very smart and knowledgeable. A lot of cardio machines and space for workout. All staff are helpful and friendly. You have to bring a lock if you will use the locker. I highly recommend them.

travis hash

Google
HOT & MUGGY!!! Management at this branch has cosistantly avoided upgrading or fixing the cooling system other than putting up 4 commercial pedestal fans on workout floor and respond to posts that it will be addressed..Not looking forward to another brutal summer at this branch with AC ducts leaking down into buckets and no Grand Central or prior to that closing Penn Station options. Beware to those looking for a new gym it gets Very crowded (due to recent bankruptcy/new ownership, and consolidation of other local branches).And remains hot,leaky and muggy at this location! Still not a deal breaker for the budget price and location but definitely not pleasant May through late september.

Justin Brill

Google
Pretty dirty, dead cockroaches on lockerroom floors, The leg area has been closed for almost 6 months or something. They put in a bunch of new treadmills with TVs, but the TVs don't work, so you just stare at your reflection because you can't really see the old TVs now. No incline bench, not enough flat benches or weight lifting equipment in general, but there's tons of cardio equipment that not a lot of people use in the morning, at least. Just kind of a basic, dirty gym with a mostly indifferent staff, but at least it's cheap.

Sledge Williams

Google
Fairly sized for a basement location. This review would be my 2nd visit to this location. I first came here 3 months earlier in the Winter so other than how easily crowded it gets. I didn't think much of it. Now with it being mid spring and warmer than a usual April day, the lack of air conditioning in this place can really make you sweat so I advise bringing a good thirst quencher with you. The staff here is cool and all of the machines are in working order though that didn't prevent me from waiting on some people to be done with their supersets. The Summer is coming, don't come here without hydration!

Melissa

Google
Always hot! Agree with the comments, muggy and smells. Women’s bathroom stalls always filthy. The gym is so crowded I’m assuming because of the area, but it’s too small to be able to accommodate everyone. Constantly waiting for a machine, never get to use the equipment I’d like because there’s one or 2 of each. If you’re a woman good luck using the weights. Men take over that section everywhere. Everyone is spread out next to machines because there just isn’t enough room. Definitely weigh your options before signing up. This unfortunately was the only one that worked for me.

Grant “Guv” Smith

Google
Went to redeem a free trail as I wanted to see if the reviews were as bad as they suggested before moving further. My voucher was valid until 9/1. (US dates) 8/25 I get told sorry we don’t do that anymore. And that regardless of my voucher exp date I cannot redeem it. “So I’ve basically wasted my time coming here and you won’t allow me access?” “ Yes”…. Zero help zero customer service Zero care. Blink you have lost a potential customer… and if I am one of many, management better take note and improve the training of your staff

John Cena

Google
Feels like this brand is going under. They closed the Grand Central and Penn Station locations, which has caused this location to be absolutely mobbed. You would think they would relocate the equipment from the other locations here to accommodate triple the traffic, but no attempts to address the overcrowding have been made. In the contrary, they have had no working AC for >6 months and just use oscillating fans, resulting in the gym being a sauna in both temperature and humidity.

Steven M.

Yelp
I love Blink for these reasons, and will also comment on one FLAW! * The gym is big, with much space for everyone; * Exercise equipment is first-rate, and very well maintained; * The gym and locker rooms are CLEAN! * The staff is friendly and helpful; Here is the FLAW! * It is not unusual to enter Blink & see 20 people sitting on exercise machines while texting! * Blink posts clear signage stating: "reps not texts...please don't text between reps" * People IGNORE this rule and text relentlessly, while others are waiting to use the machine; * Blink staff does NOTHING to help this situation, because they are too busy texting at the front desk! * I asked one guy with tattoos and big muscles why he was texting, and he replied in a macho tone, "My mom wants me to text her between each rep!" Blink is close to being the best gym in the city, but PLEASE enforce the rule about texting!
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M R.

Yelp
Updating My Review - Serious Security Concerns !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm revising my previous review of this gym to address a critical issue - abysmal security. While I initially had a semi-positive experience, two locker break-ins within ten visits have completely shattered my sense of safety. This is not a minor inconvenience. It's a blatant disregard for my well-being and the security of my belongings. Furthermore, the complete lack of action from staff is deafening. I haven't witnessed any effort to monitor entry or implement measures to safeguard our property. This utter negligence is incredibly disappointing, especially considering the owner's focus on thanking positive reviews while seemingly ignoring frustrated customers whose belongings have been stolen. Replacing stolen items isn't your responsibility, but at the very least, offering to replace the compromised padlocks would be a gesture of good faith. Due to these repeated security breaches and the lack of response, I strongly urge anyone who prioritizes safety and security to look elsewhere.
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Jayden D.

Yelp
Fairly sized for a basement location. This review would be my 2nd visit to this location. I first came here 3 months earlier in the Winter so other than how easily crowded it gets. I didn't think much of it. Now with it being mid spring and warmer than a usual April day, the lack of air conditioning in this place can really make you sweat so I advise bringing a good thirst quencher with you. The staff here is cool and all of the machines are in working order though that didn't prevent me from waiting on some people to be done with their supersets. The Summer is coming, don't come here without hydration!
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Robert A.

Yelp
As a wheelchair user, I want to say that I appreciate that the table near front desk was pushed back to allow me easier access to the front desk. Thanks again.
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Michelle C.

Yelp
I was in the city so I decided to try a free trial day since I have never been to any Blink before. The gym itself seems to be underground since you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to the actual gym. The free trial sign up was a bit frustrating since the kiosks were not working properly. The locker rooms were a bit dirty along with the bathrooms. The gym itself could have better cleanliness. There are a good variety of machines but it was disappointing to find out they didn't have a hack squat machine. Will not be returning.
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Andrew C.

Yelp
My goal is to visit as many Blink gyms in NYC. Location: downstairs Elevator: yes Convenience: a block away from Bryant Park. close to virtually every train at Times Sq and Bryant Park. 42nd st Gym Size: medium size vs other Blinks. downstairs (like a basement gym). Square shaped layout. 1 level. Locker Room Size (Men's): on the larger side Equipment (outside of the basics mentioned below): battle ropes, plyo boxes. Doesn't have a lot of specialized equipment like other Blinks (heavy kettlebells, sandbags, TRX) Crowdedness: On the busier side given its location I was told by staff its busiest time is lunch time between 12-2pm and then picks up again after work. Saturdays are manageable. Cleanliness: average Staff Friendliness: Good. Smiling. Hours: 6 days/wk. Closed on Sundays. Closed early on Sat 5pm Overall: one of the busier Blinks I have been to given its location. Also the Blink close to Penn Station is no longer open. Note there is a Blink near Grand Central which could alleviate the crowd. Basement gym with no windows. Large stretch area. Crowd seems to be office workers and blue collar workers. Also see food delivery people taking a shower and bathroom break. An average sized gym which benefits most from its location but very crowded on weekdays and lack of specialized equipment. *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.
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Benson Y.

Yelp
Preface: I am not a Blink Fitness member. Rather, I am a Gympass member. The way this program works, there are gyms affiliated with my specific plan, and when I am nearby I check into those gyms via an app. Gympass has different tiers. I am on what I would consider a "mid" tier (read: it does not include pricier gyms like Equinox). In the halcyon days of NYSC's massive growth in the mid-2000's til right about 2018-ish, I would often categorize locations by categories which ranged from "Avoid unless absolutely necessary." to "Excellent, would recommend". Certain locations such as the one near Port Authority Bus Terminal (now long gone) were in the "mid" category. It wasn't terrible, but the layout was weird and conditions were kind of cramped. Because of its location, it had a ton of people going at any given time, so you'd often be waiting for machines and weights or just being careful to squeeze past people as you worked out. This is the category I would place this Blink location. Despite being near Bryant Park, don't expect anything fancy. This gym is in the basement of a building and has a kind of grungy feel to it. It is fairly cramped and there are a LOT of people working out there whether it is the morning or afternoon. There is plenty of equipment from cable machines to cardio equipment to Bosu balls. However, the volume of people using it means you may be waiting for a bit for machines, so be flexible with your workouts. The locker room is kept very neat. During both of my recent visits I saw the maintenance person giving it a thorough cleaning so I was appreciative of that. The staff is very courteous and efficient. My biggest reservation however is that according to Blink policy, you have to pay extra per month to use towels. I'm guessing this has become the norm with some gyms, but when I use Gympass at NYSC, they do give me towels to use. I wound up just bringing my own towel the last time I visited. If you are in the area and you have no other options then sure, this gym will do in a pinch, but it is not the nicest one I've been to.
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Olaedo E.

Yelp
I stopped by here after work to get a quick workout in. The gym is located in the basement and is just 1 floor. Surprisingly it is still big. The staff was friendly upon entry, as they are in most Blink locations. I expected it to be way more packed then it was after reading the reviews, and going at peak hour, but I was still able to get to the machines I wanted. They have so many cardio machines and lots of machines that aren't in the Flatbush Junction location which was cool. This location definitely serves it's purpose and you can most definitely get a decent workout in.
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Teddy M.

Yelp
Never leave any money in the locker. They clipped my lock and stole cash from my wallet. I felt so violated! I am never coming back here again!
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Hande A.

Yelp
I have blue membership and I just walked in here. They told me that ''I'm gonna change your membership to green, so you can go in''. Well, have you asked me before you go ahead? No.. so how can u be like I WILL CHANGE. Blink is just horrible. I did not walk in. Thank you
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Nelson L.

Yelp
Overall: 1/5 Limited equipment. Bad staff. Equipment: 2/5 2 squat racks. Changing rooms were on the dirtier side. Staff: 1/5 Yikes at the bad staff. One of the staff asked an Asian guy beside me "you sure you have enough weights there? Don't need to add any more?" I mean, really?
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George K.

Yelp
They make it impossible to cancel. If you move they ask you to send in proof that you moved before they will process your cancellation. Don't sign up

Douglas C.

Yelp
Cool Staff, but maybe so cool that they aren't cleaning properly. This cockroach has been following me for the last two machines I used. Until he came close and now I actually stepped on him... Ok blink is covid safe but not roach safe. I think I'll stick to 125th st location.

Jonathan R.

Yelp
Terrible experience with management, friendly staff, I came to inquire about a membership and let me tell you, Louisa was not pleasant at all. Nasty attitude, didn't offer a tour, seemed to have just finish a workout as she appeared sweaty and identified herself as the manager. A staff member had to apologize and explained "she's just having a bad day". Awful
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Luis B.

Yelp
Gym is one floor and tends to be between 25-50% to capacity. Free weights area tends to be the most crowded area during peak times. Towel service is $10/mo. Place is clean and staff is nice.
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Gabriel R.

Yelp
I like the gym, but a few days ago when I went to the locker room after working out I found my lock twisted, scratched and opened. The lock was no longer useful. This happened around 3pm on Friday (April 30, 2021) And while I was working out I saw an employee coming out of a room going to the locker room with a tool. So I assume that guy broke my lock. But the worst part was leaving my lock open with my belongings in there unattended. I was given a replacement for my lock. The gym must upgrade the locker room with combination locks installed so when someone have a problem with their locks an employee can open it with a key (and to not break it and leave your things open and unattended).
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Cynthia Z.

Yelp
Owned by Equinox Fitness, Blink Fitness is a weight and equipment only gym, great for your basic workout needs. This place is modern, mostly clean and decently sized. No classes here but it's a great place to be if you want to lift weights and avoid long waits on the machines. The staff always welcome you when you enter the gym, and wish you a good day when you leave. I forgot to bring my sneakers once and had to wear my heels in the gym while lifting weights and no one said anything. The locker room, showers, and changing room are clean too. They do not have built-in locks, so you have to bring your own. However they have a machine with clean towels but there's a $10 monthly fee for unlimited towel access. The membership cost are $26 for access to 70+ locations with unlimited guest pass and $25 for Byrant Park location only. Overall, it's a decent and yet affordable gym that meets your basic workout needs. It's mostly clean but it would be great to have the cleanup people clean up consistently because I noticed almost all the benches have sweat on the head side, which is unsanitary. This location is close on Sunday.

Eric K.

Yelp
Today 6-14-21 between 6 and 7 pm someone broke my lock on my locker and stole over 400 dollars in cash. Left me iPad and credit cards. I suggest to never leave anything of value there or better yet stay clear. I received an email stating blink would get back to me. They have not ....and asked for a rating ? I have suggestions for them, but now I believe the corporate office really doesn't care because it's not their money that was stolen. I'm sure if they were stolen from they would protect there assets and find the person who robbed them.

Jeffrey P.

Yelp
Awful gym dirty and dingy don't waste your time and money, go down the block to Planet Fitness instead
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Dara R.

Yelp
This gym is packed during peak hours and it's too small to accommodate the volume of people in the Bryant Park neighborhood. However, it's GREAT for those who work nearby and want to get a quick workout in on their lunch break. The bathrooms and shower areas are always clean and maintained by staff, as is the locker rooms and bathroom stalls. The stretch area is extremely small, considering the number of members who are working out any given day. Cardio machines are always available, but some members linger on strength training machines on their cell phones instead of using the equipment - staff should post signs to be courteous of other members to limit their time on machines and not be distracted by phones. Overall, good experience, but highly recommend going in the morning or early afternoon on your lunch break or before work if you can get in before 10 a.m.
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George N.

Yelp
I usually go to the Penn station location, but decide to switch to this location and I'm glad I did. The staff is friendlier and they are more relaxed and accommodating... I asked for them to change one of the TV's to a particular sports channel and they accommodatedy request. The gym is clean and we'll maintained and has lots of cardio equipment and a few squat racks. I hope they continue to give good customer service and accomodate their customers. A few of the trainers and front desk are consistently friendly.
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Eugene C.

Yelp
Of the multiple locations for Blink Fitness in midtown, Blink Bryant Park is in the middle of the bunch. It has more benches and barbells than Blink Penn Station but less than Grand Central. I will say that this place gets crowded for sure and becomes zoo like. I will generally go here if I happen to be in the area and looking to do a workout not involving barbells. I am not a big fan of waiting. Having to wait for equipment at the gym makes you realize why rich spend exorbitant amounts of money on a gym membership.
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M B.

Yelp
Blink Gym at Bryant Park has had an ongoing issue every summer from the day it opened - approximately 6+ years ago. There hasn't been any air conditioning in at least 5+ years and it was spotty the first year as well. Every time that you ask, there's always an excuse about how they are working on it or how it's down today. It's down everyday. Today was especially disgusting because there were only 2 fans on the entire floor and it's always packed to the brim with people. That said, today, it smelled like boiling foot fungus and it was making me sick. If there's air conditioning, people don't sweat so profusely. If there's air conditioning, there's less of a chance of someone passing out because it's too hot. Blink is running the risk of someone having an asthma attack and suing because Blink caused it or worse. I'm truly disgusted with the lack of concern for their patrons. Mind you, the staff has always been helpful and has always listened to any request or concern that I've had. This issue lies with Corporate and honestly, there is no excuse or reason for this. This must be addressed and fixed immediately. I listened to garbage of how this will be fixed - BUT it never is. Blink - fix the air conditioning immediately and bring in some fans. Your patrons and employees deserve some respect.
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Andrea G.

Yelp
I joined Blink a few months ago out of sheer convenience. This location is a few block away from my job and it makes it easy for me to leave work and go right to the gym. The gym I used to belong to was a car drive from my house so by the time I got home I was usually using an excuse not to go like being too tired. Now I have no excuses. The gym serves it's purpose. I go and do cardio, whether it's on the treadmill, elliptical or bike. I would do more weight but the weight are is usually filled with guys hogging everything. There is an open space on the floor for working out but that also gets very crowded especially during rush hour. I will continue to workout here as long as I work nearby.
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Bryan A.

Yelp
Absolutely DISGUSTED with how UNETHICAL and deceitful this gym is. I have not lived in NYC for more than 3 years, and today I found out that this gym falsely reported a $108 debt on my credit report. This is intolerable and I will be reporting Blink Fitness to the Better Business Bureau and the City of New York. This is not how you treat your customer! I canceled my membership years ago in writing and over the phone. I even called multiple times to make sure my membership was canceled because I have read about how this gym tries to scam people into paying for a membership they have already canceled. AVOID this gym. They are dishonest and will try to cheat you out of your money even after you haven't used the gym in years. Blink Fitness: If you want to make this right, my client account is 1055578517. I already mailed a letter to your corporate office. I will continue to post negative reviews until you return my money and instruct your debt collector Aldous & Associates to remove any marks from my credit report. This is unbelievable!
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Cat D.

Yelp
My friend got me an unlimited guest pass. Whenever she goes, I'd go. I didnt think it was a big place. But it's deceiving. It is actually quite roomy. We went at 2p so we wouldnt hit the lunch crowd. It was awesome because it wasn't crowded and there were so many machines open. Plus, i dont like people watching me or smelling other's body odor. Yuck. This place is uniform, friendly and clean. All the workers in the locker rooms did was clean!! That made me feel good. It didnt stink in the locker room, which i totally appreciate. Ive been to other gyms, and sometimes i wonder if Im in the men's locker room. I had a great experience at this location. Im glad my friend talked me into going with her
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Wei Teresa C.

Yelp
For $25/month (maintenance fee of around $30 charged 3rd month), I'm not asking much. I'm less than a month in, but I didn't schedule the free 30 minute session so I don't know anything about that. Pretty great gym with all the basics and free weights. Pros: -Cage (2 I think) -Bench Press (1) -Lots of cardio -Dumbbells from 2.5 onward, two sets of almost all of them -Lots of lockers Cons: -Only one bench press and people tend to take the bar to deadlift, therefore hogging it for 20+ minutes. -Very crowded from 4pm-8pm Tips: -No assisted pull up machine, but that's no big deal. I don't shower or use towel service.
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Manuel N.

Yelp
I went their to sign up with silver sneakers and the staff did not know what was it. I was not allow to sign up even that the program costumer service was speaking with them. I had never seen such a unfriendly staff at any gym in the USA .I guess their don't like gay old men with disabilities
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Rhett C.

Yelp
Good luck cancelling your membership. I processed my initial request to cancel on August 24th, 2018 and am still getting billed as of Feb 19th, 2019 (ON A MONTH TO MONTH MEMBERSHIP). I was moving from NYC to LA. They told me I had to come meet them in person or send them a letter to HQ to have my membership cancelled. I sent them a letter 4 months ago, along with an email each time I continue to get billed. No response...
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Marcia C.

Yelp
Extremely convenient gym location, spacious and clean. The variety of machines and ample space makes it a great Blink specially during hours of heavy people traffic. The staff is always friendly and available if you need help with anything (towel service, to buy something, to get a barbell pad behind the counter, new members, etc). There is usually someone walking the floor at all times organizing the weights, stretch station, & maintaining the machinery clean. The ladies locker room is pretty big and the shower/ bathroom sections are separate. There are also small lockers located on the floor by the weights and cardio section if needed.
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Simón L.

Yelp
Great in terms of number of machines & benches - however, it is in an area right on city center, therefore it is one of the most packed gyms (after 5pm) I've been to - I think I'll go back to the Blink at 54th & 2nd Ave (my usual gym). That involves few spots available if you workout in the evening and dumbbells up to 30-35 lbs all being taken. The layout is a bit confusing - not a regular gym in the sense that there are lots of columns and hallways around - in terms of that, my favorite is Chealsea's Blink location. It is worth mentioning that team is nice and they keep everything clean, which is great!

Danielle F.

Yelp
So interesting, I came to write a review of the absolute horrible customer service I received in trying to cancel my membership since March 29,2020, and have found so many below with the same issue!! The regular staff I spoke to was delightful, but the manager I spoke to was entirely incompetent, and the attitude was entirely unnecessary. These people are thieves. I left emails, calls and messages none of which have been returned in 10 months. RUN AWAY.
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Alfred N.

Yelp
This is not my primary Blink and also not on the top of my list of Blinks to go to. This location is closed on Sundays and shuts the door at 5 PM on Saturdays. It's a little inconvenient for me in terms of hours of operation but the equipment are new and the facilities are clean so kudos to them for that. I think this location can get crowded after 5 PM Mon - Fri but I am still able to get in my workout. To sum it up, Blink is Blink...a franchise and brand which means they are held to a certain type of standards just like how Mc'd's nugget is suppose to taste the same in New York as it is in Houston, Texas...because they hold each store to a corporate standard.

Timothy C.

Yelp
SCAM DO NOT JOIN BLINK FITNESS!!! Biggest scam ever! They will not let you cancel your membership without jumping through so many hoops and will attack your credit score. So not worth it! Skip the headache and join a different gym!!!
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Michael L.

Yelp
A lot of negative reviews here. I have to say I'm super pleased overall. Given that it's $26/month it's perfect to make sure I get some cardio in after work before the commute home. Not as horribly packed as some of these reviews make you believe. I've never even had to be on a treadmill juxtaposed directly next to another person. Clean as a gym should be clean. Not a lot of weightlifting equipment maybe, but that really isn't my jam.
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Courtney A.

Yelp
Good workout. They open at 5:30a. Thanks! Lots of equipment. Friendly staff. Glad I found them.

Yacob G.

Yelp
This company is really a piece of sh*t. I tried to cancel my membership at the start of the COVID pandemic, now almost 1 year ago. There was no way to do it online. No phone number to call. All gyms were closed. There was only one way: to send a letter. I sent a letter. No response. Months later I realized that they are still charging me every month. Gyms are open and I go personally to try to cancel on January 2021, almost one year later in a different location. They tell me they would charge me for the "maintenance fee of the whole 2021" and therefore the total for the cancellation is about $80. WHAT???? With the best of my mind control, I explain the situation. They ask me for proof that I sent the letter, at the beginning of 2020. I say: listen, I don't know if I kept proof of that, but despite of that it is not fair to charge me the maintenance fee of the gym for whole 2021 when I am cancelling on January 2021. Besides, you already have charged me for almost the entire 2020, because you didn't cancel the membership when I sent the letter. They say there is nothing they can do. I want to talk with the manager. The manager is busy. I insist. I will wait for the manager to come. The manager comes and tell me a very long story. He says he can only "escalate" my complain, but he has done that already 200-300 times, and they always reply "no" to the complain. F*ck*ng great I say. I tell him: Look, I work for a very big company and I know this is choice the company makes, to try hard to make the client happy or not to try. Looks like you are trying hard to make the client unhappy. And when the client is unhappy, he won't come back and he will tell everybody that he is unhappy. He says: yeah, they always threaten me with that. I am soooo happy now. Be aware of this company. If you look for a cheap gym, THEY WILL MAKE YOU PAY MUCH MORE THAN YOU EXPECT.

John-David N.

Yelp
You know if the pandemic didn't hit I would have probably given them 5 stars....but seeing all the hurdles you have to jump through to cancel during a pandemic really put a strain on me. Horrible customer service. Never ever go here. Do NY Sports Club or the YMCA (apparently they froze their gym memberships indefinitely until the individual wants to come back...cant say the same for Blink). Do not sign up with this organization just go to the Better Business Bureau online and look at the reviews (the real reviews) for Blink Fitness.
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Rita D.

Yelp
There are companies who create brand loyalty by being attentive to their customers. In case you change your mind, they want to stay w/u on good terms. There are other companies that are so cheap in their service that they only think about getting their money now. Signed up with them 6 weeks decided to cancel after 6 weeks due to them not having a working air conditioner in the gym for the entire month of august. They wouldn't allow me until I paid $52 for an annual membership, which is exactly as per their contract for maintenance! considering I was leaving the gym because of intolerable conditions. All august I complained and complained and nobody seemed to care. Never sign up with them. Don't waste ur time. Absolutely horrible customer service.
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El P.

Yelp
You know what you're getting with Blink. Well maintained facilities, with zero extras (e.g., towels, classes). For a guy like me, this gym more than covers it for around $280 for the whole damn year. It's a bargain and the staff here is nice, too. Just avoid the rush hours or you'll be in a line waiting for the next shower stall. BUT - this specific location has the unpleasant habit of hot water not running. This freezing winter, I'd had to take ice cold water showers three times already. Sure, a bunch of dudes shouting expletives in the locker room is more than funny, but what the hell, this is not a first world problem. I'm okay with no frills approach, but definitely not fine with the North Korean labor camp amenities. No hot water?!? Seriously? Going to other Blink location. Avoid this one as the hot water thing is apparently systemic problem and not just one time malfunction.

Jay B.

Yelp
The regular staff here are all chill but the managers & any of those higher up in management are absolutely RUDE! They are rude & gross in how they treat people. You manage a gym bro, relax yourself & turn your extra attitude voice down.
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Ryan W.

Yelp
My experience is limited to the treadmills and elliptical machines, because it is so overwhelming packed after work it's not worth trying to hit free weights or lifting racks. I genuinely wonder if they are breaking fire code at peak hours. The frustration of competitively waiting for a machine is endless. Note that canceling your membership will require more money. I otherwise found the facilities to be well maintained and staff to be friendly, but would never recommend Blink or consider returning if working out during typical hours. My experience at the Grand Central location was consistent.
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Xu C.

Yelp
I wish I could put negative stars. This gym really tries to hustle you out of every cent. When I cancelled my membership i was told by the representative that my final payment was final. Not only did they charge me more on my credit card than was printed on my invoice, I was charged again the following month. When I called to clarify they not only asked me whether I had in writing that I wouldn't be charged again from the representative, which I did not, they also told me that they would provide in writing that I would not again be charged again. They did verbally guarantee that my account was closed, but obviously their word means nothing. Not I have to eye on my credit card statement and see whether they will try to get away this this again. p.s. The gym is completely overcrowded and you have very limited options to train what you need to train unless you're willing to wait for people to clear out. which is why I cancelled in the first place.
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Elena R.

Yelp
Kind of ridiculous that a midtown gym in NYC is only open till 5 on Saturday and then completely closed on Sundays
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Andy O.

Yelp
Moved from the area and needed to cancel my membership. I called the location I signed up at, and they told me I'd have to send a certified letter to cancel my membership. Just another example on why gyms memberships are a scam. No one should have to send anything certified ever unless for legal reasons. A membership is not a legal reason to send anything certified. Beware deciding to join this gym if you don't think it'll be a long term thing. They make it sound easy when you sign up, but like the sassy manager who picked up the phone at this location told me, you'll be sent to collections. Another shady gym scam!
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Bonny M.

Yelp
Blink is a gym for your basic workout needs. Its usually relatively clean but this location seems to have deteriorated lately. The affordable membership means a crowded gym but also means it attracts other people who aren't necessarily here to work out. Lately the women's locker rooms at the Bryant Park location seems to be evolving into a homeless shelter. Yes, they may have enough money for the affordable membership at Blink...which technically does make them paying customers...but the gym should actually be for working out and not a makeshift home.

Sherryl B.

Yelp
They are thieves. They don't answer calls to cancel memberships. I went to the facility to personally cancel my membership since they dont ever answer their phone. I took care of all fees including my cancellation fees and they went into my account a month and a half later without authorization and took a maintenance fee, I had to go back 60 miles to that facility and they claimed that they did not see any charges on my account and when I submitted a screenshot of the debit from my account they claimed that they did make a billing error and that the bill is valid, which is a lie. It's not my fault that they're losing money because of this pandemic, and they're resorting to theft now. They are thieves and I will be suing them. That's fraud and theft and I want everyone to know of their unethical practices. The BBB will also get my formal written complaint.

Just N.

Yelp
Buyer Beware!!! DO NOT JOIN THIS GYM! I canceled my membership and they started my membership again without my authorization. FRAUD!!!! The manager Akeem has an attitude and is completely useless. He never returns your phone calls and is completely unprofessional. The assistant manager is another rude a$$-hole that talks over you and down to you. Member service keeps harassing me regarding a membership that I never authorized - I've called them over 6 times in the last two weeks. Reported to the better business bureau a couple of times already.
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Jonathan B.

Yelp
Nice gym... great location... very crowded in the evening, however I can get a workout in with all the equipment

K J.

Yelp
This gym is super clean. During COVID they check your temperature ask some health questions. You just reserve the time you want to work out as it is not to full capacity yet. The workers at the feint are super nice and welcoming. I haven't had any issues at this location.