PureGym - Formerly Blink Fitness — Attraction in New York

I'm a middle aged person who is still very active. I have been to many gyms over the past decades. Gyms have really evolved! Blink has a great concept with the low monthly dues, a lot of equipment, helpful employees, and this gym has an open concept layout. I usually go mid to late afternoon and so far it has been pretty crowded, but not so much that I am waiting very long for a machine. The machines are adequate and I have seen them being fixed when they go On the Blink. I enjoy the usual array of machines and free weights and also the unique ones, such as the inclined rower! The employees keep the place as clean as they can, seeing how many people go through there. The water fountain, I see is a work in constant progress! It is getting better, now that the bottle filler's stream is much better (the filter BTW needs to be changed- the red light has been on for weeks), and now, the short fountain's water doesn't hit my nose on first drink. The women's bathroom is always clean- the nice woman who cleans it always is very diligent about getting the lockers cleaned inside and out.. the showers smell nice and are squeaky clean, and the sink and toilets are as clean as they will be with so many women using them. Parking so far has not been an issue, but I also don't go at the super 5-8pm rush time. They made the lot much nicer with fresh top and parking lines, new foliage, and I even saw the sides of the gym area getting a really good sprucing up, and they moved the dumpster back- making it all a nicer experience. Mood Lifters and seeing patrons work out with the trainers keeps me motivated! Keep up the good job with this place, because I want to keep coming here!

Update: Its been 7 months since this Blink opened for business. I can say for sure that the place is improving as time goes by. I have been coming here almost daily. I do come before the busiest times, so the place is comfortably crowded. Waiting for the cable machines is a bit of an issue on some days, but I usually find something else to do and come back or maybe someone let's me rotate in. I ALWAYS see maintenance clean and tidy the weights etc. Official Blink workers come by regularly to fix the machines and recently the TV's were worked on. Ive never seen a machine out on the Blink for very long. I enjoy seeing the same staff greet me and tell me to have a good day when I leave. When staff stay, it means they are happy in their work environment. The water fountain had little issues at first, but now I think it's as good as it will get. There are 3 fountains and only one can really be used at a time because of the pressure issue. They've made the bottle-filling fountain fill super FAST! The stretch area has been pretty clean for the amount of people who go through there. Sometimes customers will walk on the foam mat with their shoes on, but most know to take off their shoes before entering. The one biggest improvement is the nice HOT water in the showers!!! It used to be just ok, but now I have to turn it down just a little to get my perfect temperature. It's such a treat to have a hot shower after a great workout! Blink- you're doing great... please keep up the...

UPDATED 6/24/2024 Everything is remain the same. No fixing. You have no shame and quality control

UPDATED -6/3/2024 Nothing changed, Stages cycle still not fixed after 4 months SHAME ON YOU, SUCH A CHEAP THIRD CLASS COMPANY

UPDATED... Third time my locker was broken. This is going every day to other members I know. What your manager action on this for minimize. I know you are not responsible but you have to action on this one. Staff saying sorry is not enough. No other gym had a frequent issue like this one.

Updated. My review has been changed. there is some flow. Staff is excellent but fixing machinery will takes forever. This gym is Great for cardio, enough machinery but no spare machinery if you build your body. Due to crowd in Q /less space and machinery. overall its clean gym with great staff. 5 star for them.

------- Updated 11/16-2023----- such a worst place for work out. Are you focus to hire peoples not for the maintenance. Both stages cycle need to fix or replace, one has no display,removed long time. paddle not easy for one. Not properly balance and good shape. The other cycle display battery need to replace since for month. What guys you doing, disgusting place to go, things not fixing on time. Dummy on display did not work at all. One cardio machine is break down more then two months. This is most revenue gym for my experience but the cheapest gym I ever seen. If you guys have no parking, I never come to the place. Shame on you for such poor service / quality and being so cheap. Stop apologies, Do action.

2/28-2024

The only advantage of this location is "Parking". The rest of the gym equipment has been out of order for months. This is an example of a stages cycle. No one bothers to change the batteries, and other cycles are not maintained. Once they are removed, they are not fixed. Hiring people is not the solution; services matter!!!

I know I am wasting my time, but let other people know who are interested in coming to this overcrowded gym with outdated equipment. See the pictures, the pedal was fixed but broken down next day. Why are you using cheap labor and parts? Only one cycle is available, which has a loose seat handle with no odometer. How long are you going to properly fix or replace the cycle for the sake of your patrons? The handle and seats are in bad condition. They need replacement.

Other Blink locations are even less crowded, but they are doing a better job of maintenance. Do not be so cheap; this is a high-revenue gym in the area. I am losing patience.

3/19 cycle still not fix, The other stage cycle seems expires soon.

Shameeeeeeeeeeeeeeee on you for third...

This gym was good at first, not anymore, too many negative people, and energy in this place. I had 2 incidents in here, and the last was the straw that broke the camels back. When I go to the gym, I go to decompress, not have issues. One incident, a guy had an issue with me wearing a mask, and tried to fight me, I raised my voice at him, and he backed down, the gym manager never took a report... when I told the manager, he simply said, "If I defend myself, both of us will be kicked out!! The guy was literally walking up to me, to hit me for a covid 19 mask!!. When i raised my voice, he backed down!!! Incident 2, I'm working out, minding my own business, and a guy asked to use the machine, I told him I'm using it, and I never saw him in the gym before, especially with covid 19 I wanna finish my workout without sharing with people I do not know!!! He then started telling me stuff to make me intimidated, which i never entertained. It got me upset because he dont earn my pay cheque to dictate what or how I do my workout!! I had an injury with my shoulder and was not supposed to aggravate it, so I worked out easy... but this guy just came to the gym for trouble, and we exchanged words. The guy pushed me, which eventually led to a scuffle. After the scuffle, the gym called the cops and I made a report. This guy had a criminal record already. He was known for causing trouble, which is why he came to a new gym!!! I know everyone's face in there. The gym manager never took a report, never answered my call, and the workers told me that the CRIMINAL was still at large and entering the premises!!! This means the manager never kicked him out or taken a report!! I know what i am capable of if i retaliate against this criminal, so i decided to stop going to the gym. Now I work out at home. I have been in fights before, so it's nothing new, so I just made a report, and I figured Karma would deal with him!! The gym rep at the front came eventually and stopped the schuffle, but workers were supposed to be at different areas to stop the BS.... there is another guy in that gym who just watches me hard. He looks very confrontational, so I figured it's a sign to just stop going to the gym, especially when I do not back down no matter what......its will always...