JCC Manhattan Reviews

I've gone to the JCC for a couple events. It's a pretty nice venue for special occasions but I feel their yearly membership is very expensive.

Love this JCC! Their gym was my sanctuary for years.

Lobby open to the public 7 days a week. There's free meditation open to the public and free fitness programs on Saturday evenings for Everybody. Many options, I like this place.

A hub for just about everything on the Upper West Side. From physical activities (swimming, aerobics and basketball etc) to entertainment (shows, movies, speakers etc) The JCC in Manhattan has something for everyone. It is impeccably clean and the staff is great; if you live on the Upper West Side the JCC is definitely worth checking out.

Not a review more like a question. You guys got cardio machines and other equipment?

Great facility for social networking and psychical activities, it's open to everyone. People are very nice and welcoming, l have been coming here for a year time to time now, their cafe has really good coffee and food, they have some private events that you can join. It depends on what you are looking for membership might be a good option.

I did a play there and the people who work there are nice and helpful

JCC is my go to work out spot for when I want to really work out. This is not a "scene" you won't find oiled up bodies in the latest gym clothes with the intention of working it rather than working out.

The equipment is well kept, the staff is friendly, there is a pool, basketball court and even a steam room to relax after a good sweat fest.

The JCC offers the popular freewheel spin class and my personal favorite- fluidity which is based off of the core barre method.

Not into working on your fitness? Have no fear, the JCC has many options. Drop in for a cooking, handbag/shoe making class or any number of speakers sessions, movies, or shows.

They offer special rates for families, summer membership, and young adults- under 26.

This place is good for Jewish people, that just found out that there are Jews.
They have basic programs and nice rabbis with them you can talk about your individual situation. I was really happy to got there good advice. Thank you.

I've been going to the JCC for a while now. It's a pretty nice venue for special occasions but I feel their yearly membership is very expensive. But overall recommended.

My favorite work out spot! I wish there were more study spaces that couldn't be reserved by programming. A Community Center needs to fit multiple needs- mind AND body.

A great location. Offers tons of amenities including pool, gym, basketball courts, classrooms, theaters, yoga, and much more. Membership is expensive, can vary from $70-110 a month. You d be paying in between YMCA and Equinox prices. I was a member for a couple years before COVID-19 outbreak, and it served me very well.

I m a member simply for the gym, but I appreciate the many programs offered. I m not Jewish, but I always feel right at home here. They are welcoming to everyone. The gym is extremely well maintained and staffed with very friendly employees. I love that the gym isn t trying to be trendy like some of these other bougie places, ahem *Equinox.. they have everything you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle without all the BS. JCC rocks!

I went there for the Reiki community. I got really disappointed and upset by Pamela Miles . She is supposed to be a healer but she spreads hate. She was not able to answer my questions about Reiki, she freaked out and radiated negative energy. Sadly she is a crafty businessperson not a spiritual healer.

I've been going to this place for 5 years now. The cafe in the lobby is great. The gym has everything imaginable and the basketball court is baller (no pun inteded). And the people there make you feel at home with their niceness and personality.

basketball gym on weekdays only open for an hour each day complete waste of money. Don't get a membership here it is terrible!

So great to work
Swim

Too expensive and can't cancel your membership without a huge fee.

I've been going to this place for 5 years now with my kids. Great place for me and my kids. The cafe in the lobby is great. The gym has everything imaginable. People there make you feel at home with their niceness and personality.

it is a good place for the swing party on saturdays, with plenty space, good dancing floor and sound system

I signed up for a basketball membership and cancelled within a month.

As a resident of the Upper West Side for many years with
many friends in the Jewish Community, I wanted to share my awful experience at this institution. I recently signed up for the basketball membership after being told that the facility promotes an inclusive, welcoming, participatory environment for all ages and levels.
After a month of membership, not only has that not been the case, rather I have been humiliated/ridiculed more than at any other sporting facility.
I waited an hour yesterday to play on a pick up team, only to have the other members intentionally refuse to let me touch the ball the whole game. There are cliques of players who intentionally exclude others.
This was after a similar incident a couple of weeks previously.
Todd Elkins, the director of athletics, stated that he would talk to the players involved to make sure the environment was more inclusive.
I was extremely upset about the situation and yet the staff ignored any of my concerns and told me to leave (with security escorting me out). One girl just kept on telling me I don't belong there and wouldn't disclose her name upon request. I asked her how do I not belong if I'm a member? Another member (who may or may not be wrong) told me most of the people playing don't even have a membership at all but "somehow" get into the building ( I actually don't care about this factor but just mentioning it)
It's a shame because I was planning on registering friends as well.
If you are not part of a clique or predetermined group, you"ll be treated like you don't exist. Not one staff member was willing to listen to me or address my concerns.
Again, no apology or attempt to address my concerns were made by the staff at any point.

I am also exploring other avenues and causes of action at the moment.

I advise everyone to look for an alternative if you want an inclusive, friendly environment.

Huge community space with all sorts of facilities. They host shows you can't find anywhere else for a reasonable price.

I go here for Connections. It's a wonderful group and since I've been there I've been to several museums, the Disney on Ice show and the Green Market. It's a wonderful program and a beautiful and clean facility.

Wonderful for the community. The gym is petty great and there s a decent pool upstairs too!

Great place. They are kind to people of all race and religion.

After umpty years I am finally learning to swim -- nice pool, clean locker room, wonderful and patient swim coach! I also work out in the well-equipped gym, which accommodates people of all ages and degrees of fitness. Dozens of fitness classes, some free and some fee-based, are available. Plus a huge variety of social programs, musical and theatrical events, discussion groups, craft classes, family activities, personal growth programs and more. There's an extremely popular pre-school program that packs the large lobby space with strollers during certain hours and causes occasional traffic jams of toddlers and parents/nannies, but it's hardly a problem. The membership is pricey, but worth it IF you take advantage of what this great community resource offers. If you're not sure whether JCC is for you, I'd suggest walking in and picking up a free catalog in the lobby.

I've been going to the JCC for a couple events. It's a pretty nice venue for special occasions but I feel their yearly membership is very expensive.

Back in 2007-2008, Preschool was the BEST at the JCC for me. I miss those good days. Welcome to the future.

What a fabulous place with a plethora of classes from young to old!! My grandson is in love with Little Maestros. I feel like I am at a Broadway show every class we go to!!

There are a lot of events in JCC for the whole family.

Former Jewish community. It is a community space with a deep nostalgia that accepts people regardless of race or religion. My child was taken care of in this swimming class. When I was 6 months old, I kept crying and gave up on the way. When I tried again at the age of three, I was able to swim happily with a big smile.
Thanks to the coaches who gave us fun and warm lessons every time.