Tattoo Shops near Long Island City

“Visiting from Canada and my cousin and I got matching tats. Best experience EVER. Light handed. Nicest guys ever. Very professional. 100% recommend!!!!“

“took the family for an non-traditional sunday of fresh ink and can’t say enough good things about the team, the level of professionalism, and flawless art. thank you so much! we look forward to visiting again soon.“

“Ivy was a dream! From the second I stepped into the studio her energy was on and she was super tentative and receptive to my thoughts and ideas. Her work is immaculate and I couldn’t be happier!! Will for sure be back for another“

“Ed and Martha are Absolutely top class experience every time I visit this establishment amazing quality work that last for years highly recommended“

“I got my septum done around a month ago by Zare and she was very sweet and easy to talk to! I love my piercing so much and ill definitely be coming back soon!“

“B took a design concept for a vine + Sanskrit addition to my owl tattoo and ran with it. Tons of attention to detail (even in making sure my body was comfortably positioned while setting up), friendly & professional, kindly tolerated every “can we move this up slightly, no wait it looked better where it was before…” bit of my obnoxious until the design was exactly what I wanted. And the price was super reasonable - surprisingly so for NYC. Will definitely be back!“

“Carlos is the man best tattoo artist I’ve been too hands down super friendly super respectful and charismatic. I will definitely be coming back!“

“I just got tattoo done by Jackie, and I honestly couldn't be happier! His attention to detail and talent are incredible. He takes his time, listens to exactly what you want, and makes sure every little detail is perfect. The shop is clean, the atmosphere is comfortable, and you can tell he truly cares about his clients and his work. I absolutely love how my tattoo came out and will definitely be coming back for more. If you're looking for an amazing tattoo artist, I highly recommend Jackie!“

“Patient staff, clean comfortable studio and rad artwork everywhere. I'm not quite sure what else you could want in a tattoo studio.

Update -
Got. Second tattoo from Jess that I absolutely love. Color is packed so well and she brought my slice idea to life.

10/10 experiences both times“

“Got my first thermage with Alice and love the results! Clean place and nice professional service“

“To my good friend Chaiko

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible artistry and professionalism you put into my tattoo. From the first consultation to the final session, you made the experience feel not only comfortable but deeply meaningful.

What impressed me most was your ability to listen and translate my vision into something far greater than I had imagined. The level of detail, precision, and flow in the design speaks volumes about your dedication to the craft. It’s clear that every line, shade, and contour was done with both technical mastery and creative intention.

Beyond the art itself, I truly appreciated the atmosphere you created—calm, welcoming, and respectful. You walked me through each step, ensuring I felt confident and cared for throughout the process. That balance of skill and empathy is rare, and it’s what sets your work apart.

This tattoo is more than body art to me—it’s a lasting piece of personal expression that I’ll carry proudly for the rest of my life. I’m grateful not just for the outcome, but for the journey you guided me through.

To anyone considering a tattoo, I wholeheartedly recommend you to visitthis magical yet beautiful place. Chaiko, your work is living proof that tattoos are not only about ink on skin, but about storytelling, craftsmanship, and trust in the artist.

Thank you for giving me a piece of art that feels both timeless and personal.

With appreciation,
A.B“

“Great service, friendly staff, excellent artists couldn’t recommend a more qualified facility. Thank you Darren for the awesome work.“

“Had the pleasure of working with Petr on a beautiful tattoo that I conceived and he designed. I am over the moon with the way it turned out and would highly recommend him and the shop to anyone interested in procuring some body art.

I have worked with a few different artists over the years in the Los Angeles area, where I live; I didn’t go to NYC specifically for this tattoo, but I am so glad I chose Petr in spite of the geographic distance.“

“love this place , Peter was really nice and showed me every single detail I needed to know as this to be my first tattoo a really great experience“

“This place is all about community and support. I absolutely love their events and vendor markets.
And of course you can get some 🔥tattoos.“

“I had an amazing experience with Baily today and I Love my new tattoo. Great conversations, made me feel really comfortable. Would highly recommend! And the shop is great, I absolutely love the decor“

“I got 14g double nostril piercings done by Joan and it was the BEST piercing experience ever!! I had so much fun!! the staff is so warm and friendly, makes the atmosphere very comfortable and welcoming! everyone is extremely educated as well and has honest answers to every question! absolutely coming back for my next piercings and projects!“

“Wonderful ! Luis was great talking me through and working with me and stopping when I needed a break. Love my tattoo ! Will come back for more!“

“I went to HoG to get a tattoo from Will Hunter, so I can only speak to that experience. Will is amazing, both as an artist and as a kind and knowledgeable guide. Other than that, I can say the front desk staff was friendly and helpful, made the whole experience as easy as possible.“

“i was able to get my very first tattoo at uplift and it was an amazing experience. i was incredibly nervous to get a tattoo alongside the fact that it is very meaningful to me, but Junh was incredibly gentle, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

the studio was very clean and welcoming, and everyone was professional. i was surprised that even after my appointment, Uplift Tattoo made sure i had the opportunity to ask any questions i had about aftercare, which i really appreciated.

im so happy with how everything turned out and will always remember my first tattoo experience here. highly recommend!“

“Love the piercer here! Been coming for years now and always does a great job. 10/10 recommend.“

“Loved my experience with Moko!!! I got my tattoo a few weeks ago over multiple sessions and it’s been healing great. Her art is amazing and perfectly captures the style I wanted (I showed her a poem).

Would highly recommend!! I could see myself going again once I get the itch to get another!“

“KC was an absolute gem, she educated me and was very kind and gentle the entire time. She took the time to ensure I understood how to care for my piercings, even the ones that were not done by her. She is amazing!!!“

“Victor was my best bet for doing my tattoo! My husband showed me this studio - as recommendation and I went through all of the people. By Victor’s portfolio and my ideas I chose him as the only person who could put on my body whatever is in my head as one piece and that was the right decision! Amazing humble person and artist. Some things are worth the cost and time! Choose wisely!!“

“I had my helix pierced by Zoey he was very respectful, and nice. I first came to his shop for an industrial but when he saw my ears he made sure to mention that my ears weren’t shaped for an industrial and gave me other piercing options. That’s very good to know when getting anything pierced, The place is very nice to look at there’s a lot of cool drawings inside the place and there was music playing I really like the vibe. The pain was not bad at all. The price was not bad it was 70$ to get a helix on both ears. The price he was going to charge me when I asked for industrial on my right was 50$ which was pretty cheap in my opinion. I’m thankful I came here I left happy and pierced!“

“My daughter and I both got belly piercings with Lauren, and she was amazing. She was especially patient with my daughter, as it was her first time, while this was my second experience. Lauren was very gentle throughout the process and took the time to answer all of my daughter’s questions about proper aftercare and healing.
Thank you so much for such a great experience, we truly appreciate it!“

“My experience with Gift was truly a gift (pun intended)! Got new brows and my confidence is back after having a baby which was so needed. She’s truly exceptional at her craft and is such a sweet person. I will definitely be a customer for life and refer her to all my friends! Thank you, Gift! ❤️❤️❤️“