The Eighteenth Avenue Armory is a monumental National Guard Armory building. Also famously referred as the 14th Regiment Armory and the Park Slope Armory, it is precisely located in the South Slope vicinity of Brooklyn. Designed and structured in 1893, it is a brick and stone castle-like structure. The design speaks for the reminiscent of medieval military structures of Europe. It comprises of a two story, flat roofed administration building coupled with a one and a half story, barrel vaulted drill shed, encompassing 70,000 square foot (6500 square meters). It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This gym/community center is located in quiet, residential Turtle Bay - a few steps away from the United Nations. Thus, a very international clientele patronizes the basic but functional fitness facilities, which include cardio equipment and free weights, basketball and volleyball studios, a swimming pool and a plethora of classes.
Our facility is a 40,000 square feet air conditioned state of the art facility. We have over 100 group exercise classes conducted 7 days per week, which are included in your membership. We also have an indoor pool, cardio area and strength training area. Our male and female lockers rooms each have a sauna and steam room, and we also have a family locker room and changing area. The YMCA is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth. The YMCA emphasizes Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty as its core values.
This YMCA branch has been serving the Harlem Community for decades. In addition to the excellent fitness facilities, this gym offers a number of youth and community programs. The fitness facility includes a swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, weight training and cardiovascular fitness rooms, handball courts and a number of dance and activity studios. There are also boxing, aerobics, yoga, martial arts and swimming classes offered at Harlem YMCA.
