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Chelsea Piers Fitness has signed a long-term lease with TF Cornerstone to establish a new fitness club at 135 East 57th Street in Midtown East, New York City. This new location, covering 47,000 square feet, is part of a larger strategy to expand the brand’s footprint across the region. The deal, announced on November 17, 2025, highlights Chelsea Piers Fitness’ commitment to creating community-focused wellness spaces in high-demand areas.
The club will occupy the ground and lower floors of a newly converted 32-story building. TF Cornerstone is transforming this property from office space to residential units, thereby enhancing the vibrancy of one of Manhattan’s busiest commercial areas. The new location will be situated at the intersection of East 57th Street and Lexington Avenue, just two blocks from the busy subway hub at 59th and Lexington, ensuring easy access for both residents and professionals in the vicinity.
As part of the ongoing collaboration between Chelsea Piers Fitness and TF Cornerstone, this marks the third partnership between the two organizations. Their alignment in values emphasizes community connection and innovative design. “At Chelsea Piers Fitness, our growth starts with quality — the right neighborhood, the right space, and the right partners,” said Sam Bernstein, Chief Operating Officer of Chelsea Piers Fitness. He added that the new club will be a continuation of their history of creating spaces that evolve with their communities.
Following recent openings at TF Cornerstone properties in Downtown Brooklyn, including locations at 33 Bond Street and 595 Dean Street, Chelsea Piers Fitness recently launched a 60,000-square-foot club at One Madison Avenue in collaboration with SL Green. Each new facility reflects the brand’s evolution over the past three decades, designed to resonate with the character of the neighborhoods they serve.
Chelsea Piers Fitness has established itself as a trusted name in New York City’s fitness landscape, known for creating environments that function as “third places” where individuals can engage, recharge, and connect. “Our continued partnership with Chelsea Piers Fitness reflects our commitment to fostering long-term relationships with best-in-class operators who enhance the quality and vitality of our properties,” stated Steve Gonzalez, Vice President of Retail Leasing at TF Cornerstone. He emphasized that the new club will contribute positively to the energy of the area.
Construction at 135 East 57th Street is set to begin early in 2026, with plans to create more than 350 market-rate and affordable apartments. The new retail lease is among several developments for Chelsea Piers Fitness as it embarks on a new phase of growth. Further details regarding design, amenities, and visual renderings will be released as the project progresses.
Chelsea Piers Fitness, founded as part of the iconic Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex in 1995, has expanded from its flagship location into a network of clubs spanning New York and Connecticut. The brand prides itself on a member-centric philosophy, offering state-of-the-art equipment and expansive training areas designed to break down barriers to fitness.
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