David Barton Gym

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.
Read the reviews below, they are consistent with my experience. Bottom line, this place is not worth it. They make it nearly impossible to end your contract (even when it’s expiring). The gym itself is awkward and missing some key equipment and the locker room does in fact smell. For what you pay to be a member, you do not get much value.

This is a great gym !
The staff is very professional. Trainers are great and the instructors are amazing.
The classes are so great, Dawn Marie Slocum and Kristina Erikson are wonderful spin instructors.
If your serious about your work outs this is a nice, relaxed place to do your thing.
I am really glad that I found this gym. Easy to spend time here and stay in shape.

I AM A GYM FANATIC. SO I AM NOT WRITING THIS REVIEW AS A NOVICE. DBG is just for show. If you just want to workout in a place for the name, then GREAT, this gym/​location is for you. I chosed DBG simply because it is around the corner from my house… BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER! 1. it is small… doesnt have all the new updated machine you would find at a any gym in this nation thats charging you 100 + a month (not even a StairMaster SMH… my fav) the layout is sort of weird too. 2. Cardio area is small… weights are a descent size, but again, for the price… its inadequate. 3. Leg area is SMALL, almost non exisistent… and the layout is weird. This gym is overpriced, and good luck with canceling out of your contract. It took me four moths to cancel out of mines and I was on MILITARY orders, getting ready to ship out and they still gave me a hard-​time, oh, I should mention, I paid a year in advance and I am still waiting for my refund its been a month and half. SO those who do take the plunge and join anyway, stay with paying monthly or away from contracts, as this corporate establishment doesnt care once they’ve received their money.
Here are SOME things that are ok about DBG. Its close to my house, for those who live in this area… but then again you have, TWO not ONE, but TWO NEW YORK SPORTS CLUB (NYSC) for 19.95 a month, far way better facilities and the people their treats you better, not GREAT, but better.
DBG also supplies you with towels, well for 100+ a fking month, you should throw in a free bottle of water… and they have a SUANA… these are the WHACK accommodations DBG provides you, to set in an illusion that they are worth every penny… FALSENESS!!!
This is my first time, ever, writing such a lengthy review, as I never seem to have the time, but I had to share this with others, whom are thinking about spending their hard earned money investing in this gym, that is not worth it… NYSC is a better option, (besides working out at home) for this area. They have better prices, MUCH BETTER MACHINES, and their location on 7^th ave is big, very spacious (three floors) the location on Varick is small, but a better set up, still than DBG.
well thats my say.
Good luck in your search as NEW YORK has slim options for affordable gyms with everything your looking for.
for my GYM RATS, DBG is a NO… no exceptions

This place ripped me off badly. I had to visit the location 4 times to successfully cancel my membership. There was one great guy on staff (who will remain nameless) who told me there is a culture of making it difficult to cancel — an unwritten corporate policy if you will.
It’s a disgusting practice.
What’s almost as bad is that it’s no better than crunch (actually much worse vibe), and about twice the price.
Boo David Barton!

This might be the worst gym in nyc. This gym was a crunch gym and is why I’m am stuck here. This gym uses harsh harsh chemicals that burn your eyes while you working out on cardio machines. When I asked them to stop the girl just looked at me an continued to keep cleaning. The same cleaning crew has started using a power drill over the shower drain right before I was about to take a shower. When I asked her to stop she tried to explain to me that it was not a safety hazard. On top of that on of the male members of the cleaning crew as said inappropriate comments to me everytime I see him.
I have called the corporate offices to complain along with talking to the manger. Nothing has changed. The gym only has one clock, this is New York! The locker room doesn’t have a clock or the room for group classes. I pay $ 100 a month for the worst gym in New York and I’m stuck in a «month to month» contract that I have to stay into until October unless I want yo paid $ 300 to get out.
I literally almost just cried in the gym. I can’t believe in the best city in the world this lack of customer service is beyond belief.

Love working out here. Free weights. Free showers. Freedom.

Love this gym! Classes are amazing especially with trainer Tanya. If you’re looking for a judgement free zone and to feel at ease, I highly recommend david Barton

The gym is not that bad itself, but it’s very hard to terminate the contract even if you have medical reasons.
And even though my contract got eventually cancelled, they charged me again this month. Sounds like they get attached to your credit card so much, they just can’t let it go.

BEWARE!
I’ve never written a review on Unilocal before, but I feel strongly enough to do so now. I canceled my membership back in November, and not only did the gym lose all my paperwork the first time, they continue to charge me every month in full! I keep calling, speaking to what I think to be competent people, only to end up back at square one. I was told back in January that it would take 60 days to refund me for the mistake THEY made. I complained that was too long and was assured they would expedite the process. Well, February rolls around and I haven’t been paid yet for January and now I’m changed AGAIN for February. Now I’m supposed to wait another 60 days for reimbursement. This is crazy!

This is a great gym. The staff is wonderful. I’ve had so many other gym memberships before, but I feel at home at this gym. If you want a clean and nice environment to work out, this is the place to be

5 stars for Hiram in membership, 3.5 for the gym overall.
The pros:
— Hiram helps you achieve your goals, no question about it. He listens to what you want and tells you exactly who to work with, which classes to take, and what to do on your own to succeed. The man is seriously brilliant, and hands down the nicest person I’ve ever met. He can help you figure out weight loss, muscle building, pain or stress release, plus so much more. He makes me excited to work out and catch up, show off my progress, and hear about his newest self-​challenges. Such a motivation!
— The gym facilities are great. I love the equipment and even at «rush hour» I never have to wait to get the weights I want.
— The clientele is great! All fitness-​focused people (at least in the weight area, no idea about cardio machines) and ladies, I have never once been bothered by a guy in this gym! Unheard of!
— Alfredo is the training manager and inspirational too. I used to train with him and I loved him, but I don’t think he works with clients anymore. Boo :(
Alright, so everything does have it’s negatives. There are only a few trainers at this location and the two I loved (Alfredo and Mike) aren’t training or even here anymore. My favorite guy was let go recently and my heart broke. I’m trying to find a new person to work with — Hiram is of course helping me find the perfect fit!!- but since there are so few here, if you don’t click with someone you’re kind of SOL. If Hiram could train me, I’d give the gym 5+++ stars for sure.
I hate that there isn’t a steam room and honestly that’s the one petty thing that really bugs me. Nothing is more relaxing than a steam after a hard workout and I hate not having that little treat for the price. But don’t get me wrong, everything else is totally worth it and the cost isn’t anywhere near as bad as it could be considering how much better this gym is than any other I tried out (and I tried them all.) Clearly I decided to make that sacrifice and sign up :)
— Areas to improve: add a steam room, utilize automatic locks on lockers so you don’t have to bring your own, bring on more intense-​lifting focused trainers, and promote Hiram to run the whole darn thing!
I love DBG, but mostly because I love Hiram. Come check it out, and ask for him, so you’ll fall in love with this place too!

This gym is near my office and I received a free pass about a year ago through a co-​worker, and have been going ever since! It is the best! Clean, friendly, great equipment & classes, but the very best thing about David Barton on Christoper is my trainer, Thea Murphy! I work with Thea 2x a week and she has helped me build strength & confidence. I’m not a kid, so having a positive experience with a great trainer mattered to me. Thea is the best, and the staff treat me like family. They almost always offer free passes to experience the gym for yourself, so you should!

David Barton claims he can make you look better naked — I wouldn’t like to opine either way on my own situation, but would highly recommend getting your butt down here for a million different reasons…
HUGE range of equipment (my gym buddy has been gymming around the US for 7years and she says is best selection she’s ever seen). Gym and changing rooms lovely and clean, well designed and complete with gym floor DJ and flattering red lighting (apparently makes you look better when working out — my questionable sweaty appearance after a sesh here contends this last allegation).
Staff are super friendly, and the best part is — it is almost always TOTALLY empty. I have never had to wait for a machine, allowing you to get in and get out, stress free.
It’s about $ 120/​month which is SO reasonable for the quality and range they have here, I’ve never done the classes but apparently they’re great and included in the membership.
Can’t recommend this place highly enough — also check out 21^st and 6^th location situated in a beautiful old church — due to open in Nov ’14.

Fantastic gym; I work out here almost multiple times a week with a personal trainer.
Large space, very clean, equipment is arranged in a sensible order and fully functional.
Many people complain that this place doesn’t have the ‘David Barton feel’. Honestly, I don’t mind. If I want a DJ and flashing lights I’ll go to a nightclub.
I have never seen this place crowded or had to wait for equipment (I go at 8AM usually.) I went today at 4PM and I was one of three people on the floor.
The classes are plentiful, creative, strenuous, and generously scheduled.
I consider this DBG location one of the best kept secrets in Manhattan gyms. It’s also affordable and the staff are all friendly.
The only thing lacking for me is a sauna/​steam room which does not exist in this location.

Really nice gym. Never had a problem finding a free machine. The classes are pretty good (I recommend the yoga and pilates mat classes). The only thing I dislike about the gym is that it tends to be on the empty side, even during the evenings. While it’s great to be able to always find a free treadmill, the atmosphere feels a little deserted and quiet.
This gym is WAY better than the NY sports club in the West Village and offers better deals than Equinox!

I continue to have an awful experience with this piece of garbage gym and them messing stuff up on my account. Dealing with these dummies makes me appreciate places like Time Warner and Verizon!
I have discovered the only way to get anything done is to contact Phil Ledesma the VP of Sales at
, so if you are also having issues the GM of the Christopher St location is not able to help with anything so just contact him directly.

I never write reviews but after training with Tanya Matzah — I want to. She is kick ass. When you do personal training with her — she understands how to push you hard — but not in that annoying gym trainer way.
Her classes are insane and she has a cult following that swear by her. In three months I lost 12 months — the healthy way. Huge fan here — obvi!

Just toured this facility.
Cost is a whopping $ 125 per month.
Very darkly lit inside which is retarded.
I couldn’t see anything.
Gym feels like a NYSC which costs about half as much.
Mostly gay meat-​heads lifting weights and lots of old seniors on Treadmills.

No Thanks.

The West Village location has great energy. The gym itself is an open space, not overly crowded, and very clean. The staff is very friendly from the desk, to the coat check, the maintenance crew especially Michael, and the trainers are helpful if you ask them some advice. The equipment is brand-​new and efficiently maintained. The classes are awesome, just the right amount of people, space, never over crowded, and the trainers who teach the class are so attentive. The showers are very clean, as well as the locker room. The only downside is there is no steam room. Otherwise I enjoy working out here.

Good riddance Crunch, hello David Barton Gym! Fresh paint, new lighting and ALL brand new equipment. Crunch had such old outdated machines. Now all new cardio machines with individual TV’s that work. Nice new lobby area upstairs. The lounge downstairs is a big waste of space with a hideous piece of crap on the wall, «art»? Could use more abdominal machines in this area. New bathrooms with complimentary amenities.