Best location for a Anytime Fitness in New York

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for gym/fitness center sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Gym/Fitness Center in New York — key figures

    Average investment
    €250,000 - €650,000
    Commercial rent
    $35-250/sqm
    Local competition index
    58/100
    Break-even
    28-48 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Anytime Fitness in New York

    1. 1

      Harlem

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: $35-55

      84
    2. 2

      Lower East Side

      High footfall, rising area

      Rent: $55-85

      76
    3. 3

      Queens Astoria

      Low competition

      Rent: $4,000-9,000

      70
    4. 4

      Brooklyn Williamsburg

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: $8,000-18,000

      58
    5. 5

      Manhattan Midtown

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: $15,000-35,000

      58
    6. 6

      SoHo

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: $120-250

      58

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Anytime Fitness; the figures above are category estimates for New York, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Anytime Fitness in New York: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Anytime Fitness in New York?

    Harlem scores 84/100 for gym/fitness center locations in New York, ahead of Lower East Side (76/100) and Queens Astoria (70/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of New York rank highest for a fitness?

    Harlem (84/100), Lower East Side (76/100), Queens Astoria (70/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a fitness in New York?

    Total investment for a gym/fitness center runs €250,000 - €650,000, with commercial rent around $35-250/sqm. Anytime Fitness franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a fitness in New York take to break even?

    Typically 28-48 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 22-45%.

    How competitive is New York for this category?

    The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of New York should a Anytime Fitness franchisee avoid?

    SoHo scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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