Mid City Gym & Tanning

This is my favorite gym in NYC. There’s an amazing amount of equipment packed into this basement level gym. Theres a wide range of members from people just starting their fitness journeys to IFBB pro bodybuilders, and everything in between. It has a real family atmosphere. Vinny the owner knows a huge number of his members by name, and proudly hangs pictures of his members who compete on the walls. There’s also a dedicated powerlifting crowd there. No need to be intimidated by all the muscle on display as it’s one of the friendliest gyms I’ve ever been to. You can always find someone to spot you, which is a big plus if you are pushing your PR’s. Membership is very reasonable and if you hit one of the sales promotions, it’s a really good deal. The hours are good. They’re open 365 days a year, and in the January, 2026 blizzard, a local staff member opened the gym when the scheduled staff member was snowed in, in New Jersey.

Visited for 8 days from out of town. I am used to a quiet, open space gym so after buying a weekly pass I was a little intimidated. After one visit, realised that was all in my head. Great staff, very welcoming place and the level of gym etiquette is great so even when it's busy, you can move about and get stuff done easily. I grew to love the different spaces and various corners with different equipment. I'm sad to go back to my quiet gym now, I'll miss Mid City, I even got myself the hoodie! Until next time... 👍

Stumbled by this gym on my way back from work. I was new in the area and still had not found a gym home. But as I walked by it was like a sign from God. Both doors to the entrance wide open with music and a color scheme that lured me in. That’s when I met Aiden. Aiden showed me around & I told him straight up I wouldn’t be joining anytime soon. And we ended up engaging in conversation & at the end of the conversation I actually agreed to sign up for personal training… It’s now been 3 months and I have to say it’s been one of the best things I have done since moving to the city. Jovan my personal trainer was the exact person I needed to get excited about going to the gym again. I had been working out for years and never thought I’d ever do personal training. But it’s refreshing knowing every time I step in the gym I have someone pushing & making me grow physically as well as mentally. I also like the aspect of accountability it forces me to have to Jovan. Check this gym out and if you have the opportunity talk to Aiden & Javon. Keep in mind you have to be willing to grow. If you don’t want to become better than you were yesterday stay home. Also, want to shout Aiden out. He’s great at active listening and consulting in a way that makes sense verses being an overly pushy sales person. -Shoey

Love this gym. It has real New York energy, great bodybuilders, and an amazing vibe. Aiden at the front desk is the best and makes incredible shakes. Huge shoutout to my trainer Jovan one of the best personal trainers I’ve ever had. Highly recommend. 💪

We’ve been here a bit over a year now and have no complaints. Everyone working here is friendly and welcoming, the gym is always clean and machines in good working order, the bathrooms and showers are always very clean as well. I do wish their evening hours could be expanded though. They currently close 8 pm on weekends which feels very early and 10 pm on weekdays.