This is my YMCA of choice simply because of my proximity to it, living less than 2 miles away.
I am not sure it it is a converted church, school, or office, but the facilities are nice and they have all the standard equipment every gym should have.
Parking can sometimes be an issue here as peeps going out in NODA often use the parking as well. Their fitness areas are a bit dis-jointed as well. If you've ever been here, you know what I mean - some of the cardio machines are upstairs, some are downstairs. Some fitness machines are upstairs, some are downstairs. Some offices are upstairs, some are downstairs.
My only other issue with the Johnston Branch YMCA is that they play the music too loud in the fitness areas, causing patrons to have to blast their own music to cancel out the Y's.
Otherwise, this is a great YMCA and a great place to workout. All of the employees are friendly and are more than willing to offer a hand in any way needed. Great Job Guys!