The Army-Navy YMCA is closing after being opened in 1924. Currently the 6-story building is used as a hotel with the basement being used for YMCA members. The building opened back in 1924 for Army, Navy & Marine men and women to come and socialize and have recreational activities. Apparently at its peak, there were around 8 million people going in and out of the building annually.
The property was sold in 1999 to become a low-end hotel while still using the basement for the YMCW civilians. There is a swimming pool and a basketball court down below for members to use and enjoy. The new owner remodeled the lobby and other areas of the property before the property went into bankruptcy. The historic property was just purchased for $14 million in April of this year. Plans have not yet been announced what will happen with the property but the YMCA is going to be shutting down next month. We’ll wait to see what this downtown San Diego real estate building will turn into.
YMCA representative says they are currently looking for a new downtown location they could own or even have a long lease contract. I’ve never been the YMCA building downtown but I’ve joined their other programs they run such as soccer.