LV13 Spa

I went in for a 1 hour swedish massage and was really disappointed. The guy really didn’t know what he was doing– definitely not a licensed therapist. And he was kinda inappropriate with the draping. I found my self covering parts of my body because there were definitely moments that it felt inappropriate and sleazy. I would never go there again and I am warning women to be careful. This was a youngish, tall asian guy.

Like all of these reviews, I agree that this place is pretty barebones and nothing fancy (I passed it a million times but dismissed it because of the vaguely shady basement outside.) But I went there looking for a massage to help get rid of knots and muscle tension, and they are 100% successful at that. I saw Richard for a deep tissue massage, and while somewhat painful (which happens when its working) it was very thorough. I feel like he really knew what he was doing. The place is clean and the staff is nice. Also I think it would be pretty easy to make a last minute reservation. I think they might add tax if you pay with card (I was told $ 60 for one hour deep tissue on the phone but paid around $ 65). But still cheaper than most other places in the neighborhood. I would’t recommend giving this as a gift, or going if you want a relaxing, fancy spa experience (you can hear some occasional noise etc.) But if you just care about getting a good massage, it’s 100% a good place to go!

Today I had a 1 hour deep tissue massage here with Richard, and I feel like a new person! He worked out some crazy shiz that was going on in my shoulder from a years old injury. It was amazing and $ 60 well spent — pretty decent pricing for this area. It is definitely no frills type of place — «garden level» where you go down the stairs and it’s kind of a basement — but a totally relaxing interior, and the people seem to know what they are doing. Will definitely recommend and come back!

I had an amazing deep tissue massage today. Richard was totally professional and knew what he was doing. It was 100% worth every penny. Best $ 60 spent! Will recommend this place to a friend.

Absolutely amazing massage, addressing deeper muscle problems as opposed to superficial relief. This is a no frills, basement massage parlor, but your eyes will closed so who cares.
I suggest Kim for your deep tissue needs.

Pretty bad massage. It was as though the guy knew a little about how to give a massage, but only a little — pretty much skipped over obvious knots, pushed a bunch in seemingly random places that didn’t help, etc. Also was pretty dismissive /​didn’t seem to care. For the price (indeed, even for less), you can do a lot better in various places in Manhattan.

This was up there in the worst massage ever category. The place itself is dingy, there are no doors, only curtains-​and if you’re lucky enough to be put in the front «room» your head will be right next to the water cooler on the other side of the curtain. My massage therapist left 3 times, once to answer the phone and 2 other times to greet new customers. I didn’t get a full 60 minute massage, nor was it deep tissue-​both of which I paid for. The whole experience left me more tense than when I went in. Definitely wont be back!

I stumbled upon this spot searching for a massage parlor near home. Its literally a hole in the wall but once your inside the setting is very peaceful and calm. I got a deep pressure massage for 60 bucks. It lasted an hour and this is an incredible price for this area. The lady who massaged me really knew what she was doing. She massaged all the knots I had in my back from working out and I came out feeling like a new person. I felt like my posture changed for the better. Would definitely go back

I think this place is great. A good strong massage and for such a reasonable price. $ 25 for 30mins, $ 50 for 60mins. You really can’t get a better massage for that price and they have a customer loyalty card, too. It’s in a basement, so it looks a little skeptical as you walk down the stairs but everything is very clean and peaceful and private once you’re in there.

One star because when he was giving a massage he was on point. Missing four because neither the guy i saw nor the guy my boyfriend saw were actually licensed massage therapists. Too much grazing the goods and too little draping for my taste. In fact, at times, no coverage at all. Let me say it again: NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF NY.

Just got a WONDERFUL hour long massage. So wonderful that I extended it for another 10 minutes. Not much else to say besides that!

I found this place on Unilocal and decided to try it a few days ago when I was out in Wburg. My neck was killing me and I am so happy to say that my experience here helped. fixed me. Daniel gave me a great healing massage. I would definitely return here. It’s a small space downstairs — probably for 2 people at once. it’s clean and warm, and generally tranquil.

The massage is probably the best massage that I received in such a long time. Tony gave me a deep tissue massage (acupressure) and he was very attentive and thorough. During the massage, he used his own Chinese medicine to lessen the pain for me (he asked for permission first) and also took time to explain different trouble spots to me. Also I went pretty late like 8:30pm and he stayed until 10:30pm just for me! No attitude, just GREAT service and care!
For $ 60/​hour, I will definitely go back. So glad to find this place near where I live so I can go and then walk home afterward!

The name change to spada relax center. $ 38 for an hour Chinese style back rub or foot massage, even cheaper than chinatown but with much better environment (compared to c-​town standard). What else do you want? :)

They changed their name, but I can’t remember what it is called. It was $ 45 for a 60 minute massage. And Tom was awesome. It isn’t a fancy place, and you could hear the phone ringing etc, but the massage was great. I think they charge $ 38 for a foot and back massage for 60 minutes. I will definitely go back and try that.

I went here today with my boyfriend as they have been advertising all over the bedford area.
I got the full body massage for 55 $ which comes with a free mani or pedi.
There were 2 ladies working; the older lady worked on me. It was difficult to communicate as there was a language barrier. I asked for her to concentrate more on my neck and back, because that’s where I have a lot of pain. Unfortunately, the entire hour was a ‘rub.’ I don’t think the lady really know what she’s doing, as she was very non-​methodical and really just randomly rubbed/‘hit’ a lot. It was the same for my arms/​legs/​and then a few seconds for my face and head; the last part was a bit stressful actually. It was clear that my bf had been finished and she rushed to be done as well.
His experience with the deep tissue hr 65 $ was better. The rooms are partitioned by sheets. So when the phone rang approx. 6 times and his girl answered and spoke, I could hear everything as his massage was clearly interrupted. Another customer also came in during our session, so she had to attend to that as well.
Also, the phone number is now 718−599−0983 if you choose to go.

This was a good massage for a great value. My father is a masseuse and so Ive had a chance to compare his work to the work of other therapists who’ve helped me with my tight back problem.
The place is a little humble but pleasing and soothing. The masseuse had a good awareness for finding the knots that were bothering me and worked them out fairly well with a good amount of strength. The linens/​towels are a bit coarse, you have to keep your underwear on, and the room has a curtain instead of a door. But for $ 44/​hr, I will keep coming here because it will save me from those really bad weeks where I really need some help in loosening up.
Overall, this is a good place for those who could really use the therapeutic effects of a massage without having to shell out $ 100 or more a week.

I just got home from the LONGEST HALF HOUR OF MY LIFE.
woke up with a weird kink in my neck this morning and decided to pop in for a quick rub to loosen it up.
it was amazing, cheap, and yeah, that half hour felt 3 hours of bliss.
I’m totally going back.

$ 40 for an hour full body massage! I love massages, but I am usually very ticklish and too hesistant to spend money to pamper myself. Then I saw an ad in the paper for a $ 40 full hour massage, so I went to check it out.
My masseuse was Nestor, and he was awesome! He worked out ALL of the knots and tightness in my shoulders. And like I mentioned, I’m very ticklish, but I didn’t squirm once. I’ve had a couple massages before where I’ve had to ask the person to ignore my entire lower back just because I couldn’t take it. Nestor has some serious skills. After the massage, I was so relaxed and I slept like a baby that night.
The spa isn’t fancy, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s an independent establishment — clean, affordable, and very friendly. I went to LV13 just for a massage, but they also do manicures and pedicures.
Great people and great service, I will definitely be back!

A great deal for $ 40 for a one-​hour full body massage! Their hours say they close at 9pm. My friend and I scheduled our appt for 8pm and came a little late. Even then, they still gave us the full hour massage… I think probably even longer, well past their closing hour! The masseuses are really nice.
Some things I didn’t like was that the massage beds are lined with disposable paper towels, rather than the typical linens. I didn’t like how the paper towels were sticking to me. Also, the hole for my face in the massage bed felt kind of suffocating, as I felt like i was just breathing recycled hot air for about 20 minutes until I turned over.
Also, before a massage, I’m pretty used to getting undressed and then hiding under some towels before the masseuse walks in. However, here you undress except for your undies and they ask you to lie on the bed stomach down. So your undies will be exposed as they walk in and cover you with a towel, in case if you might feel embarrassed about that.
But even after all the cons, it’s still a great deal for $ 40 for an hour. The massage itself was pretty good… sometimes felt like a general rub-​down, but pretty good in places where it needed to be firm.