Gym · Midtown right next to DUANE READE One of 50 gyms in New York 1 of 50 in New York
Bally Total Fitness, NYC, 55th St.
10commentsThere are 2 LIGHTS in the Steam Sauna. The rear light is out 1/2 the time. When it is OFF the party is ON. Facilities: There is NO huge Bally sign so you gotta look for #45 next to Duane Reade or you'll walk right past it and not even know it. It happened to me the 1st time.
- Best time
- M-F till 10 p.m.
- Crowd
- Abercrombie looking White Boys, Str8 but Curious Boys who like to watch but…
- Watch out
- Guys What I really want to say I can say it cause some might called it races or…
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2009
45 East 55th Street, New York (212) 688-6630 Wheelchair: No / N/A
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Where exactly
West Side Hwy to 56th Left to Madison and then Right to 55th. FDR to 53 to Madison Ave then Right to 55th. FREE PARKING ANYWHERE ON MADISON AVE AFTER 7 P.M. Cross street: Off Madison Avenue
Cruisiest spot: Steamroom, Dry Sauna & Showers. There is also a bathroom DOWNSTAIRS to the back that is out of sight to most everyone.
When to go
M-F till 10 p.m. Sat till 6 p.m. Sun till 5 p.m. Best times: Lunchtime 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. After work 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. Weekday Evenings 9 p.m. till Close
Etiquette
You'll know who is cruisng you'll see it off the bat...Again there are Str8 but Curious guys there...DON'T RUSH THEM it only pisses them off. After some time TRUST me becauseI have seen it happen...THEY WILL JOIN IN.
Safety
Guys What I really want to say I can say it cause some might called it races or hate but check it out...IF SOMEONE ISNT INTO YOU (and u know who u r) PLEASE DONT STALK THEM FOR AN HOUR. As with any place just be careful. This is truly the ONLY Bally I have ever been to that does not have a schedule to check the Steamrooms or Showers. You can for hours and NOT get busted.
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Visitor ·
uuuuum--u might try askin the management--just a crazy thought
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When I went last Tuesday the steamroom was closed again, does anyone know if it's permanent or just that day it was closed?
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Going here Friday night, anyone on
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Visitor ·
Yup...it's open. Was just there yesterday and the action was on!
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anyone know if they have reopened the steam room?
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The sting operation that I have read about at other Bally locations is extremely obvious here as well. Using a Guest Pass recently I witnessed the same BS that existed 6 years ago. A staff member frequents the Steam or Sauna wearing Boxer shorts especially since many others are not wearing anything except a towel. This staff member frequently walks in and out of either of these rooms spending only a minute in either and looks suspiciously at everyone that is in there and if there is any action going on, a staff member would come in minutes later telling anyone that is participating that they are to get dressed and come to the Manager's office. This happened 6 years ago and amazingly 2 weeks ago the same thing occurred. I thought that it was also a coincidence that the membership rep that had approved my 1 week pass was within the Sauna room with a towel covering his shorts during one of the days that I was using the gym investigating everyone's activity. I left after he came into the room and dressed and never returned during the time that my Guest Pass was valid. Very sneaky guys but not sneaky enough to catch me!
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this place is always filled with the same fat, old, hairy back, diseased lookin dudes, who don't take hints and follow you everywhere. very rarely does a hot dude show up. but if that's what your into this gym is perfect for you.
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Thx!
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Yes it is still happening...I was there this afternoon and there were plenty of guys stroking.
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Will be visiting next week, is this still a good place to go?
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