Gymcasting

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New York Sports Club is taking its sweet time on Avenue A—we doubt they'll make that "fall opening" projected on their website, since fall ends in nine days—but there are signs of progress. Construction nets just came down from the five-story building, revealing a red-and-white makeover that bears no resemblance to its former self. Click through for the crazy before and after photos. [EV Grieve, Previously]