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Gleason’s Gym one of the most famous boxing gyms in New York and arguably the most famous boxing gym in Brooklyn is located at 130 Water Street in Brooklyn, right under the Manhattan Bridge. We are close to the F train (York Street Station), and the A or C trains (High Street/Brooklyn Bridge Station) and the 2 or 3 trains (Clarke Street Station).
To walk from the F train at York Street – walk one block south toward the East river and make a left onto Front Street. Walk two blocks and turn south onto Adams Street. Go one block to Water Street. The gym is at the corner at 130 Water Street.
To walk from the A or C trains at High Street Station - walk down the hill approximately three blocks in the direction of the East river on Old Fulton Road. Walk under the Underpass (the Brooklyn Bridge will be on your right) and make you first right onto Front Street. Walk three blocks down Front Street to Adams Street. Turn south onto Adams Street. Go one block to Water Street. The gym is at the corner at 130 Water Street.
To walk from the 2 or 3 trains at Clarke Street – walk down Henry Street about 4 blocks. Make a left onto Old Fulton Road, walk under the underpass and make the first right onto Front Street. Walk three blocks down Front Street to Adams Street. Turn south onto Adams Street. Go one block to Water Street. The gym is at the corner at 130 Water Street.
To drive from Manhattan: take the Brooklyn Bridge. Take the first exit on the right – Cadman Plaza. Follow the exit down to the right. At the bottom of the exit veer to the left and head towards the river. Go under the Underpass and make your first right onto Front Street. Go three blocks to Adams Street. Turn south onto Adams Street. Go one block to Water Street. The gym is at the corner at 130 Water Street.
There is a parking garage beneath the building.
From BQE – Take Cadman Plaza exit and follow directions above.
Buses – B25 to Water Street. Walk one block East to 130 Water Street.