Equinox East 85th Street

Spacious gym with typical Equinox aesthetic, an Earthbar, 3 squat racks, and 5 benches occupying the top three floors of the building

The staff at this gym are genuinely friendly and welcoming, which I appreciate. The equipment is decent and generally gets the job done. However, the facility management leaves much to be desired. The TVs frequently don’t work, which is a minor inconvenience. More concerning are the ongoing leaks in the bathroom sinks that have gone unrepaired for an extended period. Beyond the inconvenience, it’s frustrating to see water being wasted when it’s such a precious resource. For a gym charging several hundred dollars per month, the lack of attention to basic maintenance is disappointing. It feels like they’re coasting on being “nice enough” without actually prioritizing the member experience or taking pride in keeping the facility in good condition. There’s a sense that management isn’t particularly concerned about whether members feel they’re getting value for what they’re paying. The bones are there for a good gym, but without better operational standards, it’s hard to recommend at this price point.

This gym isn’t so bad but..$282 a month and no sauna or jacuzzi, just a steam room. My main gripe is the trainers are very annoying. Like they block off multiple areas to do their routine with a trainee. Oftentimes I can’t even get to the pull bar because of this. Last of all, you can’t run on the second floor it’s too hot, the third is bearable. Well, one more thing, why are the Kleenex boxes not next to trash cans? On the third floor and one in the men’s locker room. Makes no sense. On a positive note, it is very clean and clientele is pretty high class and respectful.

Elevator is often out of service and believe it or not some people who go to the gym have injuries and rely on the elevator! And there is at least one person who uses this location for power lifting which means he repeatedly drops really heavy weights on the ground which is disruptive especially if you’re taking a yoga or meditation class during the day. Otherwise the gym is pretty clean and I usually don’t have to wait for any machines. I wish more people would wipe down equipment after use but I’m sure that’s the case at every gym.

BEWARE OF THIEVES IN THE LOCKER ROOM. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SHOES OR SOCKS ON THE LOCKER FLOOR. YES I HAVE LOST THEM. Equinox E85 has been a fantastic gym experience for me. The variety of classes, especially under the stunning glass ceiling, is amazing. The cycling and yoga studios are decent, though the noise from weights being dropped upstairs during yoga can be a bit distracting. So I would prefer other quiter yoga studios. It would also be great if JuicePress made fresh smoothies on site. Despite these minor issues, I genuinely love working out here and appreciate the excellent facilities and classes offered. Equinox has truly enhanced my fitness.

The thing I like best about this gym is the yoga studio and how clean it is. The yoga studio feels private and very large. Some members get upset abt the weights dropping on the floor above us but it doesn’t bother me so much. There are a lot of stairs in this gym and the layout can be confusing but they have tons of cardio machines, weights and equipment and spacious mat area for stretching. I do get confused and get lost but it’s a beautiful space to be lost in.

The earthbar staff have to be the most unfriendly at any equinox location. They also close earlier than any other earthbar in the city. They officially close at 6:30 - but every time I make it before 6:30, they notify me they have “closed early for the day”. What is the point of having an earthbar when most people can’t even make it to the gym until after work anyway, and then they close early? Either extend the hours or close the bar and make room for more seating.

One of the older Equinox locations but had all the equipment you would need for a good workout. Plenty of cardio machines, weights, etc. Gym is spread on two floors. Entrance is on second floor which has a small retail location, a snack bar, and the locker rooms. Has two fitness studios and a spinning studio as well

Absolutely relaxing Sunday! I took two stretching classes today and I am feeling so zen. Best Stretch Ever with Monique was awesome. This was the second time I took it and it is so worth the time. You use a stretch mobility stick for some of the exercises and it really helps you hit the muscles. Monique has such a calming voice! Then, I took a yoga class with Lauren and the stretches were so deep with none of the annoying moves of yoga. I hate the flow of regular yoga. Lauren was absolutely amazing. Love the classes!

It was my first visit here and let me tell you about the mini workout you get just walking in! Check in downstairs but you have to go up 2 flights of stairs to get to the actual gym! A girl was confused! Once inside the locker rooms are all the way to the opposite side and they are huge! Lots of self loving lockers. Showers, toilets, all the usual fixings. Plenty of free weights. Machines galore. Treadmills upstairs and down. Nice area to stretch and roll. Everything you could want in an equinox gym.

Pricey gym where the members have attitude and the trainers hog equipment with their clients. But hey it's super clean.

I've been a member for a while. On 7/8/24 around noon I lost my keys. Men's locker room maintenance personnel, the front desk, and multiple other team members all helped me look and took down my information immediately in case they showed up. After an hour of looking they were eventually found by a locker room maintenance man wearing a hat. Super grateful to them!!

They are desperate for money. The gym stopped notifying customers when their membership is coming off freeze. They charge you when they aren't supposed to. The 85th street general manager, Joseph Daniels, does not reply to his emails. Corporate headquarters are friendly on the phone and then ghost. They don't give refunds, and if you have a credit, they won't honor it if you leave the gym. Stay away.

It's good - not great. The Equinox on 92nd street is much newer bigger and better. I only go here because it is close.

I've enjoyed this gym since joining. They have a wide range of classes available at times I can go. This is why I made the switch. I was pleasantly surprised they had a full service spa. I had an 80 minute deep tissue massage today that was absolutely fantastic. So glad to find this option close to home in the 80s.

I was a member here for years after going to the 74th Street gym prior. It's such a poor experience to go from 74th to 85th. Most of the time, there is something broken. Steam rooms always broken, elevators broken (I have an injury), then there are no locks on the lockers, so you have to buy one and carry it with you, which is annoying. The place seems small, but it's fine. You can get on machines fairly easily and it's got some good classes, and I do like the juice bar. Staff isn't really too interested in you.

Very solid Equinox. Lots of space, clean equipment, nice people. Definitely visiting again.

I have been a member since 2016 I returned to the gym as soon it was reopened despite the Covid restrictions Sadly now the members are taken for granted, the without consideration for their members issues or requests. The younger staffers are rude and arrogant They seem to forget that the members contribute to pay their salaries As soon as I can find an alternative I will train elsewhere.

Your run of the mill Equinox. Beautiful exterior in a great location. There are about 4 floors at this location. Second floor has locker rooms, third floor has machines/cardio, didn't venture up to the 4th during my quick visit. I came at a super late hour so it was quiet and there was no wait for anything. Everything is clean, well-maintained, albeit a smaller location. The locker rooms are immaculate, but the showers are disappointingly small. Also, no locks on lockers? I've been transported back 20 years. In addition, steam rooms are listed to close 15min before close (11pm). I went in at 9:30, the steam had been shut off although it was still warm, the lights were on, and it looked like the cleaning staff was in a rush to clean the place and get everyone out. I understand maybe if it had been an hour later, but this was unacceptable. I don't pay $300 a month for this. My Apple Watch also shattered when I took it off to shower (obviously not their fault) but it definitely tainted my experience haha

I've been a member at this gym for four years. It's definitely not perfect, but I've had nothing but positive experiences with the staff. They were very gracious, giving me extra time to pay my membership fees after I was laid off from my job. There are one or two instructors that should have been fired ages ago for being lazy and complacent, but that's to be expected. Not everyone is going to be perfect. That said, I've found about 5-7 instructors I follow faithfully from location to location. I wish they had more cycling classes mid-morning, but I have all access so it's not that bad. Avery's cycling classes are phenomenal; Josh, Mateo & Lara's yoga classes are a perfect mix of mindfulness and a vigorous flow; Carolann's Fully Loaded class gave my arms definition after just a couple of weeks. Locker rooms are clean and fully stocked. To be perfectly honest, the worst part of this location is the clientele. The clientele is a bunch of cranky, entitled, shallow idiots who stroll into yoga classes ten minutes after they start and disrupt the room; who dump their oversized tote bags and half a dozen towels on the floor of the cycling studio so you trip over them or arrive for class a minute before it's supposed to start and needs two maintenance people to help them set up their bike, relaying the class start time; who practically sweep your leg so you won't take their spot in inane classes like Booty Blast. (And they ALL have their designated spot.) I don't experience this anywhere else or at any other location. I also feel compelled to respond to Jeffrey K's review below. As I said above, I was laid off from my job earlier this year. Alfie Delongchamp worked with me to help me pay my membership in stallments and put a note in the system so I was never stopped at checkin or denied entrance. He also got me a discount for a massage after I hurt my back. He's friendly and warm and always stops me to say hello and ask how I'm doing. Based on Jeffrey K's NUMEROUS one star reviews of pretty much every business he's ever patronized - including multiple equinox locations - and the fact that he's so petty he had to write Alfie's name over and over in his complaints so it comes up in Google Searches, I think it's safe to assume Jeffrey just might have some interpersonal issues he needs to work out. You have to be pretty miserable to try and screw with someone's job security like that.

This particular equinox is one of my favs on the ues. I love the layout and location of this one. I also like the vibe here and the people. The only complaint I have is it's often too cold in here sometimes it's uncomfortable.

Come one, come all! I invite you to witness the spectacle that is my Equinox locker room series where I review, rate, and rank every Eq shower design in NYC. East 85th St was okay because there was hardly anyone there and I had zero wait time for any of the machines or mat space. The lack of visitors was probably due to the staff that was kind of mean? Like, weird right? And the small, outdated gym situation. The showers were, like, fine for showering. But they were so small and the water kinda backed up in the drain which was a little gross. And in comparison to every other well-designed, well-staffed, well-equipped location, this one takes the bottom spot on the list. The definitive Equinox shower power ranking (so far): 1. Rockefeller Center 2. Williamsburg 3. Gramercy 4. East 92nd 5. Sports Club 6. SoHo 7. Wall St 8. Tribeca 9. Park Ave 10. Flatiron 11. East 54th 12. West 92nd 13. Greenwich Ave 14. East 85th

I still can't believe I have to bring my own lock to this gym. The classes I've attended are fine but I rarely go to this one even though it's fairly close. If I wanted to bring my own lock I'd go back to my old nysc. How is this not uniform across all the E's? I never remember because whenever I go anywhere else you don't have to.

I was so excited to join just moving a couple blocks away. I went to 85th and the guy at the desk said there wasn't anyone to show me around... it was 2pm on a Saturday. He said they all went home and to go to 92nd street. So I walked up there even though it's farther away to my apt, the membership girl gave me a pretty lame walk through... not sure if she is the one that was supposed to show me around. Personality of an eggplant. Not friendly with a flat affect. After reading these reviews, I'm really considering not signing up. $250 a month is no problem for me but I want top notch service. I was a member of Lifetime Fitness in Florida for over 20 years. I'm used to top notch service! I'm afraid to sign up to Equinox...

Horrible, trashy disguised as classy. The marketing woman is such a phony. I feel like she was a bully. I was nice and friendly so she totally took advantage of my time. She was like "come to my office I want to show you a picture of a girl who looks like you and goes to our gym." I dont know why I was nice to this woman. She would say stupid stuff to me then try to sell me stuff. The one trainer I met who no longer works there was a married man who used to hit on me. The artsy fartsy clientele arent too fun to be around either. Just save your money.

Super cute and low key Equinox. Bathroom and saunas are immaculate and all the equipment is new new new! I'm only giving 4 stars because there was one staff member that was very smelly, and not just a little. Please have a shower. Great gym!

I have the all access membership and frequent multiple equinox locations. I am able to compare each location to determine what needs improvement and what is great about the club. E 85th St VENUE: Very low key location, nicely placed in UES. I like this venue alot. There are a few set of stairs you have to go through/or the elevator before you get to the actual lobby of the club. EQUIPMENT: Clean, pretty well equipped. Have machines for almost all of your muscles, a decent amount of benches. Squat racks on each floor. Good amount of cardio machines, pretty well spread out, alot of room to do your activities, including the busier hours. MEN'S LOCKER ROOM: Steam room is nice, gets pretty hot not unbearable. The sinks and the toilets are nice too. Very well maintained. Towels are nice and don't seem worn down either. IMPROVEMENTS: You have to bring your own lock LEFT OUT OF THE REVIEW: I don't do classes, I don't order from the juice bar, I don't shop at the clothing store, I don't do personal training.

Wasn't sure if these guys warranted a review but ever since they re-opened they've been terrific. The place is constantly being cleaned, including every barbel and bench, even if a member just wiped it down. I go right as it opens in the morning and they start cleaning right away, even though its very clear they clean when they close every night. Trainers there will walk around and help you if you need it. This was one of the reasons why I switched from my old gym (NYSC on 76th) so Im pretty happy so far.

Spa tried to tell me equinox implemented automatic tip in massages since 2019 as if I'm an idiot and didn't remember how my past convos went down at check out. Not a fan of the lying and tactics.

I went to meet with Jania and she told me if I didn't sign up for equinox it meant that I didn't want to live a healthy lifestyle. She then told me Crunch gives pizza out to their members and that I shouldn't go to their gym... Weirdest experience and pretty offensive too. WILL NOT BE SIGNING UP

Haven't been since Covid since it's closed so this review is pre Covid The locker room is clean every time I've been there. There are classes at varying times so it always works with my schedule. The gym itself is pretty large and I never have trouble getting equipment. The only issue is a relatively small stretching section.

This is a great gym. It may not be the newest but it's always clean and in great condition. I don't know how good the classes are because I usually just use the weights area. It's spacious and the amenities are great. They did some cosmetic reno recently and it looks great Also the staff is always friendly and kind.

I've been an equinox member for the past two years or so and I love this gym for being consistently clean and full of attentive trainers that are willing to correct your form gratis. People who don't want to pay their membership don't need to go here. I like that I get a good value for my dollar because it's always consistently clean. I still have memberships at LA fitness and bikram yoga studios but don't use them as much because I like the variety of classes that EQ has to offer in addition to the new equipment. I have been traveling a lot and am a gym junkie. So I've been to their locations in most of so cal, in addition to the one here in NYC and another in SF. So far the only one I didn't like so much was SF, but I'm not reviewing that one. ;) This place is a gym rat's paradise. If you don't go to the gym often then I would suggest a different place because it wouldn't be worth it. I go about 4-6 times a week, love running, and just being healthy. Anyway! Hope this was helpful guys! Now go get your sweat on! Oh I also like the emails equinox sends with new workouts for their members to try out. :)!

After seeing other local gyms in the area, I had to upgrade. The previous review still stands, for a 'nox, it's a notch down from some other locations, but, overall, it's the best gym in the area... by a long shot. Sure, it's 3x the price, but if you workout 3x more or longer bc of what they offer, then it's worth it. Bonus: the cycle room was updated and the classes are way more diverse than ever. Got some $ to burn? Do it.

Stages cycles! We were told when we joined that ever location was getting them, which apparently isn't the case, but this location is worth the visit for W's spin classes and the stages cycles which feel more like a road bike than your standard spin cycle. Plus he is a great trainer that makes you feel better about the cost of entry. As for the rest of the location, it is really nice, really clean, and really quiet.

Club is Immaculate and the staff are always pleasant and helpful. It's a comfortable environment and they have everything you could ever want for your workout. Definitely recommend.

Sad times... After having been a solid paying member of Equinox since 2001(let's just say i bought someone a car with the money i spent) i had to quit a few months ago...it hurt me more than them because i really loved their gyms. The sad part is how completely TERRIBLY they have treated me since. I quit over the phone (something i am now told is impossible) canceled the card they had on file and stopped going. Three months later i get a call saying i owe them 2 months dues ($330) despite their not having a card and my not have been to the club in OVER 3 months. I told the guy who called that i had canceled - he said "oh who did you call" i gave the number and he said "ok" and hung up... Then i get collections notices form some RUDE a55 company in Texas - harassing me over and over to pay the "fraudulent" amount.... I call Equinox customer service to tell them that there is a problem and they say that it is impossible fro me to have quit over the phone and despite what i was told, i needed to either send certified mail saying i quit, or go to the gym and fill out a form. So regardless of what i believe, i owed them and they would not withdraw it from collections at which point i asked to speak to a manager and was HUNG UP ON!!!! I called back and (now having learned my lesson) am writing down EVERYONE's name as i speak to them...i find the woman who hung up on me (a manager) and she says that it was me who hung up and the only way to resolve this (maybe) is to go and talk to a general manager in person.... NASTY NASTY bad customer service.... "if you're paying us, we care, if not, get bent!"

The people who work at this gym are THE WORST. I cancelled my membership 60 days before I moved. Still charged me for a month I was no longer an NYC resident. Emails to me: your payment of $175 is late. Emails from me: I cancelled. I don't live in NYC anymore. Cards expired. No longer a member. Emails from them: no response. (Next month..) Emails to me: your payment of $350 is late. We will turn this over to collections of my paid. Emails from me: I emailed repeatedly about this. My membership is cancelled. I haven't lived in the city for months. Calls to Equinox: I cancelled my membership. Them: OK. Don't worry about it. (Sigh of relief) Emails from them: your debt of $350 is past due. Me: !!!!!!!!!!! (Throws phone out window). No, I'm not going to give you an updated credit card so you can charge me $350 for a gym membership I cancelled and did not use, especially if I wouldn't have been allowed in the club for those 2 months with an expired card.

Disgusting and foul. Don't sign up. Horrid staff. Never do anything to take care of complaints. When you try to talk to someone they are "all in a meeting ". REALLY ?????? When I tried to quit my membership it was impossible. Kept having my credit card billed.

The staff goofs off a lot. Was just walking through the lobby and was KICKED by a trainer telling an elaborate anecdote to the counter staffer and another trainer. Nevermind being completely ignored as I walk by - just please don't injure me! Trainer apologized - but you could tell he didn't care. My knuckle and phone will survive (it was down by my side - was not walking and looking at my phone) - but still a completely annoying way to start a luxury work out experience (eye roll).

I've been a member of this gym for almost 5 years. The quality of service has gone down year over year, every year, for the last 5 years. First, the cost of membership goes up every year, which in and of itself is not worthy of complaint. But they have also continually cut costs, which included chopping a number of classes. For instance, spinning used to have 2 classes each week night, but this was cut to 1. So I'd gladly be willing to shoulder the 10% a year rate hikes if they weren't cutting classes by 50%. I'm sure having fewer classes will make the New Year's rush more fun than usual! Second, I've gained weight. I'll check in like everyone else. But to have the person at the front stop me because I don't look like the photo on file from 4 years ago is beyond insulting and hurtful. It's a gym. People come here when they need to lose weight. Meditate on it. Third, they always act like they're doing you a favor by not making you pay the $200 a month for an "all access" membership which lets you use every Equinox.. like they've somehow gone above and beyond and are transcending the godly plane by allowing you to keep having a membership to ONLY ONE gym. Fourth, they always shut off the elevator to save on utility costs. No elevator requires 5 days of service a month every month unless it is considered a hazard by the DOB. And even when it is operating, priority access is given to the staff and members can rarely take it to the 3rd or 4th floor. Why wouldn't they let members who have already checked in take the elevator to the 3rd or 4th floor? Besides calling me fat, the staff are always exceptionally nice and the place is definitely cleaner than any other options.

After attending yoga, barre burn, and cycling classes at this location for over a year, I can now easily deem this Equinox location as "the one for old people." The classes are NOT exciting as other Equinox locations (Bryant park location is BEST in my opinion) except for Warren Perry's cycling classes on Tuesdays. I clear out my schedule to attend his class. Thank God for him, or else I would've cancelled my membership a long time ago. Don't get me wrong, I'm 32 years old. Definitely the average age -range for people living in the vicinity, but seriously, there is always at least one person in class who is pregnant, and all the weekend classes look as though half the students either have grown children at home or have grandchildren at home. This equinox is geared toward married, older (mid thirties-forties), pregnant (or are planning to get pregnant), stay-at-home or part-time working mommies (or grand-mommies). Probably has the highest number of elderly people attending Equinox than any other location in the city.

Severe problem with room temperature in this location. I have had to leave the gym due to how uncomfortable it gets to work out here during summer days. Spoke to the managers who said they are aware of the problem but can't solve it. ? After begging they added some portable fans that kept disappearing from the floor every other day or so. They also miss important weight machines and little stretching space - Steam room/shower area is small. Another annoying fact is the high volume of the music playing on floor 2; you can't use your own earphones due to competing streams of music. Most importantly: no locker room safety, unlike most other Equinox facilities. This is a true downer: I recently experienced a theft in this location's locker rooms. Manager investigated it promptly and may have caught the perpetrator, but the problem of poor safety remains. Overall, pricey yet leaves a lot to be desired. I do not recommend.

This is quite a nice Equinox location in the Upper East Side. Compared with all the other gyms in the vicinity, Equinox is by far the best. The particular location is located right on 85th Street and 3rd Ave. Hidden within the residential area, you're pretty much going to the gym if you live in the area. Nonetheless, it is new, and is a top notch facility. If you want to compare apples to apples, and Equinox to Equinox, this UES club is better than half the ones in Midtown. First of all, it is spacious. Stretched out over 4 floors, there is plenty of room for you to work out. The 1st Floor isn't really much. There is a couch there, and it's sole purpose is to check you into the gym. Once you walk up to the 2nd floor, you'll find the Shop, juice bar, another check-in area, membership services, and of course the locker rooms and spa. As far as the locker rooms are concerned, they're pretty big. There are 9 shower stalls, a steam room, and more lockers that I can even count. Like all Equinox locations, Kiehl's products are there for you to use. For working out, you'll be spending your time on the 3rd and 4th floors. The 3rd floor is where the yoga and spinning studios are. There's also a nice little TRX section next to the stretching area, which is always a big plus. For both floors, you'll find that the cardio machines are in the middle of the floor, while the weights and machines are kind of scattered around the cardio machines. Although there isn't a plethora of machines, there are enough to go around to the point where you never really have to wait to use something. Lastly, you'll find the dance/cardio room on the 4th floor. This Equinox location is incredible. It's clean, not too crowded, and beats out all the other gyms in the area. Sure it might be a little more expensive than David Barton and all the other spots, but you get what you pay for.

Very unassuming location. And that basically sets the tone for this equinox. Tucked on a quiet side street. I scanned my own card at the front desk which I had never done before. Climbed a few flights of stairs. Entered what I would call a paired down equinox. Like Equinox's baby sister. Had a mini shop, a juice bar diagonal to that.. Disappointed in the women's locker room. Outdated and you have to bring your own lock. I didn't get a chance to use the steam room or showers. Upstairs seems to be where the machines and classes are held. Everything was clean, but slightly outdated, from the water fountain to the speakers (and the lockers downstairs). I wasn't in love. Minus one star. The machines seemed placed kind of tightly together but for a weekend afternoon, when I went, it wasn't crowded at all. This equinox location is probably more of a three star location, it's just lacking in the equinox vibe that would make me want to workout here...however! Four stars because I love their class selection. And I had an amazing yoga class with this awesome instructor, Rika Henry. I will frequent this location just to take more of her classes!

By the looks of the "bathrooms" board on my Pinterest and my "beautiful bathrooms" list here on Yelp, one could tell I'm a fan of nice bathrooms. Following suit in this trend, I've been a member of this club since moving to the neighborhood; the locker room with its luxe Italian marble counters and Ann Saks tiled floors, being a huge draw. It is so luxurious and clean that it inspires me to work out early in the am before work, partly just to get ready here. The creamy Kiehls products in the shower certainly don't hurt either. My gym philosophy is also, hey, whatever it takes! The work out space leaves for some to be desired. I am not motivated to lift weights on my own and given finding a bench/space to do some squat jumps, let alone tricep dips, is tricky, I stick to the treadmill and classes. Also, it seems everyone has his/her own trainer, so although this provides some gratis inspiration and guidance for me to watch and learn from, it also hogs up more space on the minimal sq footage floor than necessary. Although it's never very crowded, it has more then its fair share of entitled old lady mean girls, who boss the staff around and elbow you out of their way as they set out for their "dance the decades" class. Amazingly, the staff are super nice all the time despite that they have to endure this workplace abuse. As for classes, I quite enjoy spinning, barre burn and yoga. However, the pounding "unce, unce, unce" from the spin class next door cancels out many of the benefits to dedicating an hour or so to the "mind/body" practice of yoga. Maybe when I get good enough to attempt a head stand or crow pose, I will grow out of yoga at Equinox and join a real yoga studio. For now, I will have to tolerate the "unce, unce, unce". Given the club also seems to cater to the "ladies who lunch" set, there are only one or two class offerings before 8 am on weekday mornings, and a plethora of classes offered at all hours of the morning, which is no use to us working girls. Lastly, I have a beef with the marketing/business philosophy of Equinox. If the members actually looked like the models who only eat lettuce featured on their ads that plaster the walls of this gym, I would for sure be sitting home depressed while eating Ben and Jerry's, instead of working out here. And, during the aftermath of hurricane Sandy, while other big name gyms were embracing the spirit of humanity during this tragedy for our beloved city and region by graciously opening their large locker rooms to people who badly needed showers, I got an email from Equinox stating that "during this time, we will not be able to honor member guest passes... sorry". Seriously, lame. All in all, I'm sure this Equinox pales in comparison to other club locations in the city, but the neighborhood location, location, location and of course, the locker room, will keep me checking in here for a good work out and clean shower.

Pros: Close to 4,5,6 & Q Subway. Great Staff (Kevin Robinson is THE BEST personal trainer and you absolutely MUST take one of Michael Keeney's classes!) Lots of Sunlight! Cons: Poor setup compared to other locations - Smaller, vertical and more crowded (also a bit more expensive which doesn't make a lot of sense.) There also seems to be a problem with the HVAC system, sometimes it's freezing and other days it's hot and humid. Not enough seating/benches in locker room, and you have to bring your own lock. They are doing a lot of renovations so hopefully it improves things like the setup/temperature of the club.

Terrible costumer service from the sales people And manager. I have several conversations about my account and they haven't been able to correct their mistakes in almost 8months. If you are going to sign up I recommend you you go to a different location even if you chose 85th as your main gym or only gym, believe me.

I would say this an acceptable gym from Equinox. It is very clean inside, good towel service, nice selection of equipment and great yoga classes. The reasons I would not give this place more than three stars are as follows: 1. Rude juice bar man, he needs to be replaced altogether 2. Hours - it would be nice if the place was opened an extra hour esp. on fridays and weekends. 3. Shower heads in the locker rooms. They often times never shoot straight and they don't stay in the position that you place it at. 4. Treadmills. These machines look brand new but they are not responsive enough. When i touch the buttons i want the machine to respond. There enough of my rant.

Cardio, cardio, cardio. Cardio machines, cardio classes, spin classes. Look for yoga or pilates classes in the EARLY MORNING....there are no pilates classes at either 74th Street or 85th Streets, and there are only two early morning yoga classes at 74th Street: one at 7 am on Monday, the other at 7:15 on Tuesday, and there are no early morning yoga classes at 85th Street. (I'm an all access member, but those are the two clubs I use). And I don't consider 7:30 an early morning yoga class (there is one at 74th Street on Friday) when there are plenty of strength, cardio and spin classes that start at 6:30 and earlier! This is from one of their class descriptions: "Find your zen when you make Yoga classes a regular part of your schedule, reaping the long-term benefits on your body and resulting in a more tranquil, energized mind." You see, you need to "make Yoga classes a regular part of your schedule." Can't do that here. Their membership fee keeps going up without improvements in this area.

I have been a member of Equinox for years and I have very few complaints. I use this location the most but do frequent the 44th and Lex location as well. The gym is clean and there is always a treadmill open and the lifting area usually isn't too crowded. Those are two of the most important things for me. All of their equipment is top notch. My biggest complaint though are the hours. I just do not understand why they cannot open up at 6am or 7am on weekends. I get so irritated with the 8am opening. It is just too late especially in the summers when I would like to hit the gym to lift before heading out of town. This could easily be done if they were open at a decent hour. NYSC opens up at 7am. I have heard this complaint from many members but for some reason Equinox does not seem to want to budge on this which I find strange considering the 92nd and Broadway location is open at 7am. Why have one location in the city open at 7am but there rest open up at 8am? Also this location seems to have a hard time regulating the temperature especially on the 3rd floor where all the treadmills are located. It can get hot when you are running. But even with those two complaints Equinox is still the best gym that is easily accessible to me.

I have a confession. I love this location. And it's not my home base. What I like about it is just the overall aesthetics. The way it's split amongst the several levels makes it *feel* good. The store is really a nice size and I've gotta be superficial for just a moment and say the people here weren't too harsh on the eyes either. Love the class I've been going to here. It's the only Equinox I see me cheating on my home locale for in the near future.

I love Equinox. I love every club i've been at. I have been a member at pretty much every gym in the city. This is the best. I will come back and add another star when they get the men's steam room finished....equinox yorkville....your move. EDIT: Steam Room Fixed.

When in doubt about a customer's complaints and concerns, apologize profusely. This Equinox location has gotten that right! I arrived midday on a Saturday and wasn't pleased. I'll just complain about the stuff that management can fix in ten minutes. More towels in the men's locker room. Thou shall not run out of cleanser in the shower stalls. Your water pressure sucks! And for the grand finale... You need a wall mounted deodorant dispenser. P.S. A plus here is that the staff is super friendly!!!

No towels available in the men locker room ! Where is the staff ? Talking, hanging out ! Some staff members are maybe older than other but it would never happen with them.

I am so furious at this location. The younger trainers leave their iPads and stuff around on the benches and ppl walk around confused, looking for a spot. They also have this terrible habit of getting in your range of motion with their clients, to the point that I almost hurt myself today trying to ovoid hitting one of the younger trainers, while I was in the middle of a set. Just rude. My husband has seem them with their foot on the racks in the way. Avoid this location at all times, at the beginning it will not bother you, but eventually it gets really annoying. As per the older trainers, they act completely different, and I have no complaints there. I really hope this changes or I will start taking pictures of the behavior and send them to corporate

Of all the equinox gyms that I have been to, this one is just ok! Why? 1) the people are annoying and talk to one another loudly in the locker room and on the machines. 2) the set-up makes it so everyone watches one another work out Yes, it does smell nice and the locker room is pretty clean.