Best Tattoo Shops In New York

“very friendly and comforting setting with the artist .. we sat together to make sure we were on the same briefly and everything came out exactly how i thought of it“

“Alfred is amazing! Second time with him and I get so many compliments on my first tattoo!“

“I had an appointment with Zee for an inner biceps tattoo. I brought him 2 images showing the general idea and he created the perfect tattoo for me. Zee is incredibly talented and very sweet and respectful. Overall a wonderful experience well worth the trip.“

“I cannot recommend Studio 28 enough. I had done multiple ear piercings while abroad and had been delaying getting them downsized/replaced for a couple of months (holidays, work, end of year, you name it). I had been looking at studios here in America. I asked coworkers about Studio 28 (easily accessible via public transportation for me) and they all had glowing recommendations. Life kept going on until mid January 2026 when I could no longer ignore an irritation flare up. Full of guilt for not coming in sooner and letting the irritation go on for so long, I was petrified but went to Studio 28 as a walk in.

Thankfully they were able to see me and listened to my story. Emily helped me pick out new piercings based on my style preferences. I appreciated they had a great selection based on budget. She was honest and assessed my ear and let me know if my choices made sense. Thank you, Emily, I get compliments for how beautiful my ears look. I never heard of Modern Mood and now the biggest fan.

I don't have enough words to say about George. He listened, sympathized, conferred with Emily and giving her a high five over the earrings selected. Not once did they chastise me or admonish me, but embraced me and disarmed my guilt. He took the time to remove and replace each of my piercings, changing the gauge and choosing the right post sizes. He explained everything he was doing and answered all my questions. I had no idea what to expect when I was walking in, but apparently with my luck, simply the best.

He gave me after instructions for after piercing care. His compassion and infectious smile had me leaving the studio with confidence that I did not ruin my piercing journey. I returned in March 2026 to get the still healing piercings downsized. He remembered all my piercing stories and the symbolism behind them. It made me feel valued and seen.

Thank you, Emily and George and Studio 28 for all your patience when I was a walk-in wreck. Healing takes time, and now I am scheduling a new piercing.

Not only does this Studio have an amazing selection, clean facilities, excellent piercing practices, but the piercers are top notch human beings.“

“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!“

“Ivi pierced my conch, flat, and stacked lobes (a lot for one day but it was great!) It was a really comfortable experience with her as she took her time and explained everything she was doing. This was a total different experience from other piercers I’ve met before. She assured me to take my time and ask any questions along the way. She was so kind and welcoming and made me feel at ease. We talked about my piercing history and what kinda vibe I was going for and she was super helpful and had great input. 10/10 would recommend for piercings!“

“Had a wonderful experience with Ivy. I did a walk-in for my birthday and luckily she had time. She was super kind and communicated everything clearly. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole process and was confident in her skills!!“

“Having never had a brow treatment I was nervous to get anything done. Claire was incredible! With a simple brow flip and a few strokes of an eyebrow pen, I have the eyebrows I’ve only dreamed of. And they look absolutely natural!! I’m thrilled with the results. Highly recommend.“

“Had an awesome experience here! The tattoo turned out incredible, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Highly recommend if you're looking for great work in NYC!“

“Couldn’t be happier with my experience with Morg. This was a full leg tattoo, and she absolutely killed it. I came in with ideas and inspiration, but she really brought her own vision and artistry into it too, which made the whole piece feel unique and personal.

The process felt super collaborative from start to finish. She listened, guided me when needed, and elevated the design in the best way possible. Beyond being insanely talented, she also made the entire experience comfortable and easy. Really grateful I trusted her with something this big.“

“We got at NO IDOLS for an appointment session with Gabe (Ig:@gabetattoos) and ended up spending the whole day there getting two tattoos. The vibe was super chill and welcoming, full of great talking and jokes.

The next day, Ermis (Ig: @ermisart) helped us with changing the second skins - really appreciated that.

The spot is on the best street in New York - Orchard ❤️ Thanks a lot, we’ll definitely be back!“

“Jinna is a magician when it comes to tattoos. This was my second and third tattoo done by her and they came out flawless. She is super gentle and fantastic with color work! I can’t recommend her enough“

“Super thankful for Rodrigo doing my constellation tattoos for me. They came out great“

“;; soooo I thought my life was over and they were gonna amputate my ear(joke) but this place saved the day and my piercing!! The bar was too short and the back too small and it went completely through my hole(HAH). I’m glad they didn’t need to re-pierce or nothing, I was waiting for the “we have to pull it out the front and let it heal” but this lovely gentleman saved the day. Super friendly, gentle and patient. Since I’m adulting now I’ll be getting my piercings done by these lovely professionals. Totally going to be my go to spot. Lovely assortment of jewelry. Got my self a little snake. Totally coming back here. I would give ten stars for sure!!
EDIT: so I came back. Mainly because I left my AirPod and then I decided to get a tattoo. I got a tattoo from Joe and it’s amazing. He was very kind has a gentle hand, and his thin lines are beautiful. I’ll be back soon dw guys(:“

“Best first experience for a piercing, Cami pierced my eyebrow and was very patient with me the whole way through. When I contacted Cami through instragram she responded promptly to get me in her schedule to get the piercing taken care of when i got it infected. She kept checking in with me through the past 2 months, helping me get it all sorted and healed to get the piercing put back in. i will definitely be coming back to this location and to Cami for my next piercings in the future. Wonderful service, and the vibes overall in the place were great. and most importantly everything was done cleanly, everything was sanitary.“

“Summer was so incredibly kind and considerate. I can confidently say I have a new favorite tattoo, and I am so grateful to have such a thoughtful artist's work on my skin. Definitely will be coming back next time I'm in NYC. ❤“

“Olga and Chris were the best!!! They were so informative and accommodating to all my questions including reducing my anxiety to having my nose pierced for the very first time. They were so detailed from start to finish and made sure I understood the whole process. I dont regret getting my first piercing from them!! I was totally comfortable and I felt safe. Totally recommend:)) I now feel badass. Also shoutout to Chris for holding my hand before we started. bonus: I got chocolate in my aftercare bag! Lol tysm guys love u see u again soon <33“

“I had an amazing experience here with Saejin! This was my first tattoo, and he was great walking me through everything and was very kind :) I've wanted this tattoo for two years, and I can say very confidently that this was a great experience, and that I'm glad that I came here specifically to have it done. 10/10!“

“I had a wonderful experience at this shop with Tommy. It was my first time and he made sure i was comfortable and did it very quick and nearly painless, and I got my tattoo on my rib which says a lot. I will definitely be coming back for another tattoo someday!“

“Had a great experience today! Everything was done with attention to detail and care for what I asked for. Paila was amazing and worked well with us.“

“I had an incredible experience here! The shop is spotlessly clean and extremely professional. The artists made the whole vibe really fun and relaxed. The process itself was quick, easy, and practically painless. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!“

“I was a walk-in. The vibe inside was calm, orderly, welcoming, and clean (very important!) Steven was warm, patient, gentle, and professional in every respect. It was like spending an hour with a friend while getting some ink done. He does amazing work and I will definitely return for more work down the road.“

“Came into this tattoo shop as a walk-in a few minutes after opening and was attended to right away. The shop itself was super clean and welcoming which immediately made me feel comfortable. I worked with Pablo and honestly could not be happier with the experience. I showed him my reference ideas and he somehow made the design even better than the original photo. I basically told him to do whatever he thought would look best because he’s the artist and I’m so glad I trusted him! The tattoo came out amazing, healing perfectly with no issues and I felt comfortable during the entire session. Pablo was professional, talented and really paid attention to detail. Definitely coming back for more tattoos in the future. Highly recommend!“

“I had an awesome experience with my guy Ryan!! This was my 2nd time getting tattooed by him and 3rd time get tattooed at Fun City and each time has been amazing! Ryan and everyone who works there is so nice and supportive, and super professional. They answer all your questions and make sure you’re well prepared for aftercare. My tattoo came out amazing, shout out to Ryan for being amazing at what he does! If you want an awesome tattoo, come to Fun City!“

“Hans was amazing. Very professional and kind. He did a great tattoo and gave me recommendations to make it look even better while still respecting what I wanted.“