VITAL Climbing Gym – Upper East

VITAL Climbing Gym - Upper East is a rock climbing gym in New York, NY. The Upper East location operates out of 1506 Lexington Ave alongside the West Harlem gym at 3225 Broadway, and together they serve members across Manhattan. There are no contracts, initiation fees, or cancellation fees, and all single visits and memberships are subject to a 4.5% NYC sales tax. The business holds a rating of 4.60 across 268 reviews. VITAL was started in 2010 by Dave and Nam, who learned to climb together as college roommates in San Luis Obispo, California, and opened their first gym after graduating. They designed their early space with an honor-system approach - 24/7 member access to unstaffed gyms, self-serve shoe rentals and guest passes - and VITAL still operates on that model today. Dave and Nam remain co-owners and remain hands-on, personally welding furniture, building out new spaces, and overseeing the design and construction of each location. The company is primarily financed by an investor team of over one hundred members, friends, former members, and staff who have invested personal savings, which has allowed VITAL to expand without outside compromise. The staff includes long-tenured team members alongside a Director of Operations, Luis Falero, and a Director of Development, Jacob Cytrynbaum. Every climber and fitness participant must complete a participant agreement, follow posted risk mitigation protocols, and acknowledge the inherent risks of the activities before entering the facility. The Upper East gym sits on Lexington Avenue between East 96th Street, with the 96th Street station about a tenth of a mile away, and stands across the street from Cathedral High School.

Services:

• Day Passes
• Membership Plans
• Private Training
• Rental Services
• Rentals
• Youth Programs