I found tattooist Yeonnie through a friend who came here to get a tattoo of her cats. I really…read moreliked her art and when my friend showed me her versions of windchimes and norigae style tattoo, i was sold. After my first, I've been perusing what would be the best style for my second (I really wanted to get a tattoo dedicated to my cat, Matcha). I instantly fell in love and as fate has it, there was an inspo photo of an omamori with jiji (from kiki's) and cherry blossoms that hit my instagram. Instantly, I knew that this is the style I would like so I messaged Yeonnie and she responded quick. She will do the sketch a day before your appointment (you'll get a cute sketch by midday) and you can request any changes. I absolutely adored the edition of my cartooni-fied cat. Now that I have it on my upper left arm, I am so happy to have a few of the things I personally love forever on my body. Thank you :) I definitely would recommend her. She's quick so the painful moments does not last as long. highly recommend!!

What's goodie Society, TheMadScientist on the CHECK IN wit a journey I took on 09/27/25 for a…read moreTATTOO PIECE I've been itch'n to get since 2022. And WHO BETTER to do it than "THE IDEA GENIE" Chris J. THE BLACK FISH TATTOO shop is Humble UpScale Tattoo place with very down to earth staff; they are very open and warm to new client yet the inside is a KICK of NOSTALGIA at ever turn. NOW, back to Chris, it has not been a miss when it comes to give'n her my tattoo idea with a few references pictures. Then BAM from my mind onto my body with a few WAVE of her MIGHT TATTOO WAND; I have a new piece of art I will CHERISH FOREVER and GET MORE COMPLIMENTS than ZOE KRAVITZ in New York. If you're LOOK'N for the TOP TIER of ART on your BODY. Book with CHRIS J or anyone at BLACK FISH TATTOO you won't REGRET IT. You know the SCIENCE Stay LYT Society Bah BAH BIG L.Y.T

the entire staff was so nice and welcoming!! myself and two friends came in for spontaneous…read morepiercings while on vacation and the process was super speedy. all of the staff were also extremely helpful, patient, and thoughtful while helping us choose our piercings. My rook piercing and my friends' conch piercings all turned out beautiful!! genuinely the best piercing experience I've had thus far. Major thanks to Logan and Joan for our piercings!! If I'm ever back in New York I'm def coming back!!!

TLDR: Got a navel done here - pricy but 100% worth it to be done by a very skilled and experienced…read morepiercer. It's a permanent thing on your body so I would pay more ensure that it's done correctly anyway! The service here was amazing and everyone is incredibly knowledgeable and excited to work with you! I made an appointment here to get my navel re-pierced and chose this place due to their high ratings and reviews on Google. I can say with confidence that the accolades are well deserved! I had the pleasure of working with George to do my piercing. Upon walking into my appointment I was greeted by another employee who checked my ID and walked me through the process while George was getting ready for me. He was so friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and welcoming! He warned ahead of time that navel is an anatomy- based piercing so there's a chance I won't be able to get it done after my consultation, in addition to aftercare and resources so that I'm well-armed with everything I need to know to take care of my new piercing. In the last I've had my navel done unprofessionally, and then again professionally about a few years ago so I was hesitant about the scarring. George did my consult and assured me that it was safe for me to get it done again. He walked me through the process and talked through exactly what he was doing for prepping and piercing so I didn't get anxiety in anticipation. My navel looks beautiful and it's healing so nicely!! I felt safe, assured that I was getting it done so professionally, and I love how all the info is displayed on the website. All piercers have IGs if you have follow up questions and they respond so fast! Highly recommend!!

Young Bae did an amazing job with my tattoos! She worked with my budget and gave me some of the…read morebest tattoo work I've ever gotten. She was fun, quick, and incredibly worth every dollar. The healing process has also been incredibly swift, easy, and without any incidents. I couldn't recommend her work more!!

I have a few tattoos and this experience was BY FAR the best! Young was so fast and nearly…read morepainless. She did an amazing job on my tattoo, I am so happy with it and plan to travel back to New York (from Alaska) just for another tattoo by her. She made me feel very comfortable and confident in her work. I would absolutely recommend her!

I called and they were able to accommodate us straightaway. Very clean, very nice. Great start to a…read morefun weekend in NYC

Love love love this shop!!! I was a walk-in and was still helped quickly and effectively! Nathalia…read morewas my artist and she was absolutely amazing! She has a soft touch and is so caring for her clients, I could not recommend her more! Not to mention my tattoo looks amazingggggg, even after healing too!!!

Got a tattoo souvenir! The ladies were so nice and we were in and out in about 30 mins, as a walk…read morein, on a Sunday! Highly recommend!

Art Ink is conveniently located above a pizza parlor and a palm reader/fortune teller. My friend…read morehad stopped in for his fortune to be read and I was feeling spontaneous and went up a flight of stairs to meet Shaniya (@clowns.ink), a tattoo artist at AIT. She's a good human being who is good at what she does and coincidence didn't just bring me there, it was meant to be. The studio accommodates four artists/chairs at one time and is clean. The other staff I met there, as well as the owner (woman owned business), were equally kind. Because I walked in, spur of the moment, I chose a small, but somewhat detailed firefly to be tattooed above my ankle bone on the inside of my leg. She was quick, efficient and skilled. If I lived in NYC, I would hire her to tattoo me again.

It was such a wonderful experience getting my tatoo with Loko at HighLine Tattoo. He was very…read morepatient and made the requested changes to my design. He made sure the placement was exactly where I wanted it-- and had me check my quote multiple times to ensure it was what I wanted it to say! It did not hurt, and was a very relaxing experience. I highly recommend it!

I had been looking for a tattoo design for a detailed wave but couldn't find much I like. I sent…read moreDani what I wanted and she worked with me to make it exactly what I imagined. Her detailed work is incredible and definitely check out her instagram @danitattoonyc She is very busy so be sure to follow when she is taking inquiries. Her work is worth the wait. The actually facility is also wonderful. Very clean, spacious and welcoming. Somehow Dani's playlist had some of my favorite music on it which set the whole experience to be a great one. Would recommend both Dani and the location.

Small studio in an upper part of the building. Did a walk in and got me in and out within an hour…read more Quality was great and staff was friendly. Opted for a hand written "I love you" and a unique XOXo and it was exactly what I wanted. Definitely worth a stop

After looking at a few tattoo shops on the map, I walked into this shop around 8pm on a Sunday. The…read moreplace was empty and the artists, including who I presume to be the owner, were quick to help me out. I requested a black tattoo consisting of 3 numbers, 2" wide on my arm and was quoted $100 flat which is their minimum. The owner made a copy of my ID and the tattoo artist (sorry I forgot your name) confirmed the font and size. I waited less than 10 mins and was done within 15 mins. The lines are clean and exactly what I wanted. I also left a 20% tip. They use saniderm which I'm also a fan of. Thank you so much for my tattoo, I love it! Wish I had come across this place sooner so I could get more.

Chris did amazing work for my friend and I! She was so nice and accommodating, and we'll definitely…read morebe back again on our next visit to NYC. Our other friend got a tattoo as well with another artist that was just as amazing. Highly recommend Red Rocket Tattoo!!

This was my second time coming into the shop, (aside from vibe itself and the how the place looked)…read moreI instantly felt welcomed. I made an appointment with Matt Brodnax almost a week ago, sending him ideas of a tattoo I wanted. He responded promptly and we agreed on a date. The day of my tattoo when I arrived, he seemed very prepared and had already had my ideas printed out. He worked diligently with me on getting the proper placement for my tattoos (since they were matching). He was very professional and respectful. I tend to be quite particular when I get my tattoos done and worked very well with me, not making me feel anything less than good/confident. I will be back for more work! Thank you, Matt and that you, Red Rocket Tattoo!

I went in for my first tattoo, and the experience was so easy! I was able to book an appointment…read moreonline, and then send over the design that I wanted. Once I got there, they confirmed what I wanted, and then the whole staff was so nice when I was nervous. My tattoo was done by Jimmy, and he was very reassuring. He gave really clear instructions for aftercare. I would definitely go back! *Although you can pay with a card, tips are cash/Venmo.

The best piercing store I've been to! They use clean, single-use needles, and their prices are very…read morereasonable. The store manager, Marc, is incredibly nice and provides a thorough consultation before proceeding with the piercing. They also have a great selection of jewelry to choose from. I've gotten 95% of my piercings here, as well as my tattoos--it's truly my happy place! Appointments are easy to book, and walk-ins are welcome.

In the process of doing my full sleeve tattoo and honestly I can say they are the best place to go…read moreto if you need a professional artist!!! Tony took the time to study my arm before the process and even gave the best professional advice on how to get my dream tattoo. The process has been amazing and I can say he will be my permanent artist for every piece I get!! His wife Andressa is the best with communication too when you need to set up your scheduled appointment (:

Oh man. Oh maaaaaaannnnn. Talk about waiting forever to get my ears pierced. I walk in on a Sunday…read moreand was told that there was one person ahead of me. I thought great! Wrong, I waited an hour and hoouuurr and the person ahead of me had still not begun getting worked in. I swear and hour where the tattoo artist was doing nothing. BTW as I write this review it has now become an hour and a half. My butt hurts I've been sitting here for so long. Truly horrible customer service. Do not get pierced here.