Rumble Boxing’s Upper East Side studio at 1495 Third Avenue between East 84th and 85th Streets in Yorkville will close September 21st after the landlord invoked a lease clause to reclaim the property, according to a video featuring co-creator Andy Stern posted to the brand’s Instagram account.
Why It Matters: The closure ends more than eight years of operation for what Stern called one of the brand’s best studios globally, leaving Upper East Side residents without a local Rumble location.
Driving the News: Stern emphasized that the shutdown was not related to business performance. “It is on the Mount Rushmore of the Rumble universe,” he said of the Upper East Side studio, noting that both the location and the overall brand remain healthy.
What They’re Saying: “This is the landlord invoking a clause that was in the original lease to essentially take back the property,” Stern explained.
What’s Next: Rumble is actively searching for a new Upper East Side location, though Stern acknowledged the process will take time. The company will communicate with affected members about their memberships and packages, he noted.
The Big Picture: While the Upper East Side closure represents a setback, Rumble’s Chelsea and Noho locations remain open.
