New York Health & Racquet Club

39 Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004, USA

Address:	39 Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004, USA
Phone:	+1 212-269-9800
Site:	nyhrc.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 9AM–6PM 8AM–6PM

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Chrissey Bee

I really dont understand the bad reviews for this place here and at other sites. This is my first week there and I have nothing but good things to say (except for the trainers, of course but they are just trying to earn a living. I understand). Per my contract with my company, I get a free one on one session with a trainer when I sign up. They assigned me my trainer but he cancelled on me last minute "because a guy purchased a package and my time was the only time that worked for him." It really was the trainers loss because I am going on vacation and wanted to see if he was good so I can book him for three times a week for the next two months. Oh, well. In other news, I have not tried the pool but I will tomorrow. If you do sign up, take one of the Sculpt classes with Celine. She will call you out in class and if you are doing something wrong she will come around and correct you just dont you dare put your hands on your thighs when doing the squads, uuuuuuhhh she does NOT like that. No muscle left untouched. The Zumba lady that teaches the class has some very confusing steps. Everyone in the class was lost and I am a pretty good dancer and have been taking Zumba classes for the last year. I went to her class twice, the first time I was up front and was completely lost and the second I went all the way to the back so no one can see through the glass and I realized I wasnt the only one lost with her moves. The hospitality peeps are great! As soon as I walk in the locker I am handed a towel, I dont have to bother with it. On my first day, I was lost and one of them saw that I was struggling and asked if I needed any help.

Anonymous User

I have visited a number of New York Health and Raquets Facilities, and without doubt the Whitehall St. location is the worst. From what Ive learnt, each location is run as a separate business, so there isnt much overlap. The interior is dated and uncleaned and different rules and enforced depending on the day of the week. From speaking with general managers at other facilities, they agree that Debbie Newell-Antler, the current GM, is a real piece of work. I only visited this location due to its proximity to my work, but now I would rather go anywhere else in the city. The changing rooms, squash/racketball courts, and inside are pretty unsavory. Avoid at all costs!

Sammy Maher

Ive been living in FiDi for 5 years. Ive been a GYM rat my entire life and I know an overall great GYM when I see one. NYRC Whitehall is def one of them. Very clean, very well organised, the weight floor is very well spread out and put together well. Every single machine you can possibly think, most are Elite Fitness. The kind of people are more upscale but not snooty, healthy fitness types, not ones that "dress up " to go to the GYM. They have a pool, that, according to them, will be up and running again no later than mid Jan, sauna, steam room, hot tub. Highly recommend it, especially to those who are sick and tired of New York Sports club.

David Zeisel

Since I moved to this neighborhood late 2013, I started coming to this location. This is by far my favorite NYHRC (23rd is my #2 choice, now) cleanest, best- equipped, and the friendliest staff. **I never saw this gym prior to the post-Sandy renovation. I wonder what the guests who wrote negative reviews would say about it now, because as far as I can tell, its perfect..

Chad K Smith

This is definitely one of the nicer gyms Ive belonged to. From the locker rooms to the clean and modern equipment, this place is well maintained and has quite a bit of amenities, including a pool. The biggest downside is that it is 4 floors and a bit of a maze inside, but once you get used to it, its a nice place to workout in the FiDi

Tim Peterson

I only use the pool, but the post-storm renovations were spectacular. The salt water pool is clean and rarely crowded on weekends. With new locker rooms and showers, they did a great job renovating the place. It took a while to reopen from the hurricane, but they got it right.

Anonymous User

I tried this gym out since it was close to my hotel and regretted it. My pet peeve is poorly maintained and dirty gyms and this place is guilty on both counts. The manager was more interested in sales than in making sure the equipment was cleaned.

Felix Chang

Clean, nice and Staff friendly gym. I have used this gym early mornings, lunch time and after work. Its very clean compared to other gyms and the price is not too expensive.

Anonymous User

This Google maps location is inaccurate - the address is actually in Manhattan. I guess its a glitch in the system - I wish there were some way to report it to Google.

Alice Byrne

A great gym ,always very clean and never too many people there at once ! The staff at the the front desk are very welcoming and helpful

Anonymous User

Ive have been to many clubs and many NYHRC and this one is definitely my favorite one. The staff is great and the instructors amazing.

John Dobis

gets crowded the moment the doors open and seems to always have a crowd. good equipment. great racquetball courts. hard to come by.

Chris Saddock

Dirty, outdated, very inconvenient hours. They are losing members so they are not making repairs but keep raising prices

Bryan Beirola

Great gym, very friendly and encouraging staff. Equipment is always working. Rarely is it too busy to get on a machine.

Fadi John Mickael

My favourite location! The staff is extra friendly and nice and the variety of the equipment is what everyone need!