I came in for a custom walk-in and was immediately helped by Cici at the front desk, who was incredibly informative and welcoming. Highly recommend Joey--great experience all around! I'll definitely be back. read more

Love my tattoo! Right from where I walked in, I was greeted by the receptionist. It's such a beautiful huge space tucked in between various businesses. It's very clean, organized and well thought of. I got a recent tattoo from a guest artist who visited NYC this past week. There is a back space once you walk in for permanent residence and for guest artists, you will be led up a flight upstairs to the 2nd floor. I was amazed by everything and am so in love with my tattoo! read more

I am beyond thrilled with getting my first tattoo here at Blindreason. I've been researching for months to find the balance of the right place and vibe to get this done and was unbelievably satisfied with the shop and my artist. Ghinko is an incredible artist and I'm so honored to have her bring my idea to life. She was attentive and patient, listening to what I wanted and incorporating all the small details I needed. She also was so understand with getting the design just right. If you look at her IG, it's no secret that she's one of the most talented artists out there - and likely going to be a big name soon. There isn't anyone else that I would have wanted to make my olive branch real. The tattoo looks like it's always been a part of my body. It genuinely feels like she uncovered the ink that was always under my skin. I get nonstop compliments on it from every single type of person. (And that says a lot for someone who works in a corporate environment in NYC.) The studio itself is beautiful and clean. The minimalist, industrial look is completely on brand with who I am, and I'm sure many others. Blindreason has incredible staff and a reasonable minimum (especially for New York and when you account for the quality of tattoo provided). AND they play hip hop... I don't know what else you need in your tattoo experience. I highly encourage everyone to check out Blindreason for your tattoo needs. If you're looking for a great studio, awesome staff, and an overall wonderful experience... just book your appointment here. Specifically for Ghinko. I'll be recommending this spot to everyone I know, and for everyone reading this review. read more

Blindreason Tattoo - Olive branch - all healed - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

As a native New Yorker who will be moving next year I wanted my first tattoo to be minimalist, unique, and represent the resilience of NYC. I found the work of artist Wei on Instagram and reached out. He gave my a unique skyline design which I absolutely loved. I highly recommend Blindreason Tattoo. Always pay up for quality! read more

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Incredible experience! Alex did an amazing job! It was almost painless and came out better then I ever expected! Highly recommend! read more

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Great first tattoo experience! I got a tattoo from Jason (@jjjaylud) in late October. I initially wanted to do a walk in, but when I messaged him on instagram, he said he was full for that particular day. I opted to make an appointment through their website instead, and got a response very quickly. The tattoo parlor is very pretty, with a lot of black and white accents throughout. After I made the appointment, I put down a deposit through Paypal. They do have a credit card fee, so bring cash on the actual day if you want to save a bit of money for tax. Jason was extremely kind, listening to my idea and my concerns. My tattoo actually ended up being cheaper than the quoted amount, which was great. I paid $150 + tip for a small fineline tattoo on my wrist. They do have a sister tattoo shop, Mischief Tattoo near the West 4 Subway station. I believe some of the artists work at both. read more

absolutely incredible experience here with my artist juan! was a little anxious about getting tattooed in a completely different city across the country from where i live (the bay), but this apprehensiveness swiftly dissipated as i noticed how attentive, prompt, and communicative their shop is. although the rates were pretty different from the pieces i get back home, they're well worth it. the craftsmanship of these artists is unbeatable. was working out of NYC for a couple weeks and wanted to get a tattoo as a memento of my experience here, especially knowing the artists in this city are TOP-NOTCH at what they do. after scanning yelp profiles i was convinced that blindreason had a variety of artists that would suit my vision. all their recent work is published on their shop instagram, and they showcase all their artists very well in their story highlights. after scanning through portfolios, i was super drawn to juan! there is a small gripe here, but they actually do not allow walk-ins (i remember reading somewhere they they were offering, but after talking on the phone with the receptionist i learned that they don't. so call ahead! they're also very heavily drawn to cash payments only, so beware...although they do take venmo. one thing that i particularly enjoyed was that if you are visiting from out of town, you can specifically mention that and they'll go out of their way to fit you in so you can get a piece before you leave! i thought this was so helpful, and awesome, as i was pressed on time and was working as well, and needed to plan in advance when i'd take the day off. i communicated my vision to juan, who learned about what i was looking for through the receptionist. after putting down an idea and a deposit, i came in for my appointment! i thought his bedside manner as a tattooer was wonderful. i've had multiple bad experiences with male tattoo artists and have been made to feel uncomfortable around them, but juan was sooo chill, understanding, tender, and warm. i was able to have real conversations with him about serious stuff, and also joke around about goofy shit too. realest experience with an artist i've had. this made the experience super memorable and this kind of energy will keep me as a loyal client coming back again and again whenever i'm back in the city. although i requested a piece that's not generally his style, element, or specialty--juan absolutely KILLED my piece. i requested a cat with a hanya mask in japanese influenced style, and have very rarely ever trusted artists to just draw my ideas and go with what they come up with, but when i saw his design i was overjoyed and super stoked. i'm glad i trusted him after finding his portfolio. everyone who walked past his tattoo session with me remarked how cute and well executed it was. i'm overjoyed whenever i look at it. excitedly so, after having such a spectacular first experience, i wanted to get another piece in the same session. juan was super down to do it or let me leave for the day (i was yawning and nodding off during the first piece), and i'm glad i took up the idea and got a crane from his flash tattooed also. juan was an absolute pleasure to get tattooed by. i complimented him many times on his ability to be so diverse in skill, to the point where we agreed the next time i come to town, he'll tattoo swallows on my chest in realism and touch up my pieces if necessary. i already know i'll be getting a bunch of other pieces from him as the years go by. i've found an artist that i trust that i can see regularly now. albeit, he's across the country--but nothing some cc points can't solve! seamless experience at a great studio, with the most amicable and highly skilled artist, the bay would be lucky if an artist like juan were to move or guest tattoo there. read more

My friends and I impulsively decided to get tattoos. We were nervous to find a place that would take us as walk-ins that wouldn't leave us with tattoos we didn't love. I stumbled upon this shop here on Yelp and noticed it had great ratings, but not very many. By looking at the pictures and checking out their Instagram, my friends and I agreed that all of the artists were talented and we would be satisfied with whoever was able to take us. The three of us got there around 7:30/8pm and we were all seen by Ariel. The shop was incredibly clean and professional. The receptionist Kendra was also awesome and we LOVED hanging with her while we waited to be seen by Ariel. Our tattoos were quick, painless, and the line work was truly divine. I paid $200 + tip for the tattoo, which I felt was a fair price. My tattoo came out extremely delicate and feminine, and was incredibly well placed by Ariel. All-in-all, I'd highly recommend this place. We were lucky to find Blindreason (it's still very new and that's why they were able to accommodate walk-ins). Once word gets out I'm sure getting into this place will become way more difficult. read more

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I had an awesome experience here! Hit all the sweet spots for a tattoo parlor. - extremely clean - professional - designs are classy and artistic. - non intimidating!! -very private Definitely will be my new go-to. Juan did my tattoo. He was really sweet. Checking in every few minutes to make sure I was ok and even offered to take pictures for me. read more

I am so happy I chose to visit Blind Reason while I was in NY. I was traveling from California to see my friend who had recently moved to Brooklyn. We talked about getting tattoos while I was visiting, but I wasn't able to get an appointment at the shop she had suggested. I found Juan through Instagram and loved his fine line work. I especially appreciated my communication with the shop when I was trying to set up my appointment. The shop was extremely responsive to emails. I felt like they were super friendly and helpful. The tattoo shop was beautiful!! I got to talking with Juan and apparently it's a brand new shop.. only a couple months old. They had an older, well-established tattoo shop but had just opened Blind Reason recently. They had a very industrial, clean aesthetics vibe. I loved it! The doors to the front of the shop were kept propped open by chairs. There were two areas. The first room was really open and there was a back room for more private tattoos (my best friend also got a tattoo on her ribs, they seated us back there). The back room also was a showroom for all these gorgeous leather jackets. They were hung up really high, along the ceiling and made the room smell so amazing! Juan was super sweet and professional. He showed me the design he drew from the ideas I gave previously over email. After we talked about it a bit, he brought me back a few different sizing choices. The tattoo took about an hour. It turned out great! I am so in love with it! This has been my best tattoo experience so far. Afterwards, Juan even gave me and my friend a few suggestions for things to do and places to eat around NY! read more

Blindreason Tattoo - By Juan Ortega - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

If you want a great tattoo with wonderful service, you need to come here! I just walked in and was welcomed by such a sweet receptionist who helped me pick a font for my tattoo. My artist (I didn't catch his name) was so professional and made sure my tattoo was straight and to my liking. It turned out just like I wanted and am already planning to go back for my next one. As for price, it was super reasonable compared to other shops around the area. I paid $180 plus tip. read more

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Super warm and welcoming environment! I got my tattoo done by j.hyeon! Definitely worth every penny- the space is beautiful and I really felt like I got individualized attention! I was offered warm water before and after the appointment :-) also there were lots of covid measures in place so I felt safe. 10/10 would recommend! This was my third tattoo and best experience read more

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I came to Blindreason on a whim while visiting from out of town and was lucky enough to get squeezed in for an appointment. One of the first things I noticed was how clean the shop is, I also appreciated the fact that they were taking covid measures seriously. Ashley and Diego were beyond friendly and helpful while helping me choose the final design for my tattoo. I'd highly recommend Diego because he has a high level of perfectionism and is very focused on fine details. He made sure the placement of my tattoo was perfect and that it was done with a fine needle to avoid tattoo blowout (which happened on one of my first tattoos 10 yrs ago). Overall very friendly and professional- they know what they're doing and will deliver quality work from start to finish. read more

Blindreason Tattoo - I know it's simple- but Diego went above and beyond my expectations for how it would turn out - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I am obsessed with this tattoo shop and can not wait to to go back. All the artists do amazing work. Fine lines, amazing detail, oh my! My tattoo was done by Hyeon. read more

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I've gotten six other tattoos at Mischief Tattoo, the sister shop to Blindreason and my third artist within the Mischief/Blindreason family. I came in with a completely different idea and placement, than what I left with and I couldn't be happier. Juan, a true artist, took his time creating my idea, listened to my concerns, and the result speaks for itself. He made the whole experience so pleasant, I made an appointment immediately for my next tattoo and it's a month from today. read more

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I'm a previous customer, reaching out after hearing of a recent experience my boyfriend had at your shop. As his tattoo began to heal, it was just slightly off from what he expected. So, he called and asked for a touch-up, where you said it would be $50, since he had waited longer than 3 months to reach out. Being someone who has many tattoos and piercings, I had never heard of a policy like this, since everyone's body heals at a different rate, but every shop is entitled to their own policies, if they're clearly and explicitly stated to their customers. Then, around 5pm on Saturday (5/22), Blindreason cancelled his touch-up appointment 2 hours before his slot, because another tattoo was running long. I'm confused as to why his appointment was so abruptly canceled, considering Blindreason boasts a 48-hour cancellation/rescheduling policy for their clients, with a significant non-refundable deposit. Why was my partner made to pay for a touch-up (a policy that is not mentioned anywhere on Blindreason's website, FAQ, or Aftercare pages, as of the time of this email), and then having his appointment canceled barely 2 hours in advance? Why was he also asked, in front of other clients, to pay before receiving his service? Not only is this degrading, but what if the touch-up hadn't gone to plan? If he had cancelled that soon before his initial appointment, wouldn't you have required monetary compensation, as stated in your FAQ? It was unnecessary and unprofessional to indicate to your client that your artist was coming in on their day off to do a touch-up (a choice made entirely on their own, that had no reason to be disclosed to my partner), and to demand payment (before even providing the service) from your client after contradicting your own shop rules. He, too, is a working professional that came in on his day off to get the tattoo touched up. I'm unsure as to why you believe his time is less valuable than that of your shop. I look forward to your response and clarification, as well as specific outlines in your shop policies that indicate this was handled appropriately, dated prior to my partner's initial visit. As someone who has a deep appreciation for the art of tattooing, I find it particularly upsetting to see shops have so little respect for their clients' time, and want to be sure to warn everyone in my circle (and anyone online) so they'll know about my boyfriend's experience before connecting with your shop. read more

Can't say enough about the class + grace of Blindreason. Super responsive to e-mails, and after a minor scheduling miscomm (I was only in town for 2 days) they were able to accommodate regardless and their artist Hyeon even came in on his day off to help me get my 2 projects done before I left home for LA. Pricing was certainly fair for the excellent work, and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment when I'm back in town. Cheers to the entire team ! read more

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I have been to Blindreason Tattoo twice. Communication with the artists and the people working there is super fast, which was surprising considering they are super popular and I originally thought there would be a huge waiting list and I wouldn't get in till two months later! My experience at the shop was so great, as it was clean and very welcoming. I got both of my tattoos with Ariel and she is just the best because she's really sweet and kind and always just about making you feel really comfortable whether it's your 1st tattoo or 50th! I don't see myself going anywhere else to get a tattoo on my body in the future. Highly recommend if you're visiting New York. read more

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The service at Blindreason is impeccable. The appointment booking process is seamless and speedy. Booking is done via email and responses come back very quickly. Deposits are easy to submit. On the day of, the receptionist is super nice and accommodating. I got my first tattoo done by Ariel, who is the best at what she does! She can do big pieces as well as little finer pieces. Can't wait to see what other magic she can create! read more

Me and my sister were looking to get a matching tattoo while we were in NY together and was recommended this place by our friend. We had such an amazing experience here! Ashley was so kind and helpful from helping us find an artist to designing our tattoo. We were in an out in less than an hour with exactly what we wanted. Hyeon was so gentle and made it as painless as possible. The place was also very aesthetically pleasing. Thanks guys! read more

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I normally don't write reviews like this, but I feel obligated to, as I literally cannot be happier with my experience at Blindreason. I requested a quote and appointment via email for my very first tattoo, and was replied to very promptly and professionally. I had my quote, appointment, and deposit down in a span of maybe an hour, if even. My artist, Envy (@envy667tattoo) was absolutely incredible. I explained that I wanted a memorial tattoo for my late father-- a quote from a card he had written to me. I explained that I want to preserve his handwriting and duplicate it as close as possible; the only change would be the alignment from a paragraph format to a single line. As for the actual tattoo, he made sure that he captured every little nuance of my dad's handwriting-- every tiny flick and ink sputter was meticulously captured. My brother's reaction: "Holy shit, that's dad's handwriting!" My mother was brought to tears. Prior to the appointment, he constantly checked that I was happy with the placement and design of the tattoo and was open to any changes and modifications I requested. He explained that certain placements might compromise the longevity of the tattoo, and suggested better options (that I totally appreciate, because I love the placement that we agreed on!) Once I was actually receiving my tattoo, he explained to me every step of what he was doing-- he opened the needle right in front of me, explained what equipment he would be using, and explained what he was doing (which is great for somebody like me, who already asks a ton of questions.) While I was actually getting the tattoo, he made sure I was comfortable and made sure I was doing alright. And, when we were done, he took some really awesome pictures of my tattoo and sent them to me on the spot, and gave me a lot of information about aftercare etc. In short-- especially as somebody receiving their first tattoo-- I can't think of a single thing I would change. Wasn't pretentious; price was super reasonable; facility was immaculate; and the staff and my artist were absolute and total ~professionals~. I cannot thank Blindreason enough, and when I'm ready for my next tattoo, I don't have any doubt in my mind who I'll be going to. read more

Blindreason Tattoo - The final piece, compared to the handwriting he was copying. Incredible! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Diego wanted $700 for an arm band tattoo. Sad but really pretentious for thinking their work is worth that much. This place is a huge joke-funniest one I heard in a while. If you don't like getting scammed save your coin and go somewhere else who can do the tattoo for the same quality but at a valid price. read more

New York has some great Tattoo artists, but also some big ego's. The best artist, best tattoo bedside manner, and best quality of work is with no doubt Juan at BlindReason. He's done three pieces for me and I can honestly say I love them all. Having recently completed a 35 hour back piece with Juan I can say it's by the the best Tattoo I've ever got. This guy can really tackle anything and I encourage you to give him the creative freedom since you will get the best work. Couldn't recommend Juan and BlindReason more. read more

This shop is really amazing. The staff is really friendly and incredibly talented. They were so accommodating of when I was available and when the artist Jason was. My tattoo took about 5.5 hours from start to finish with no cut in quality. The staff staff stayed late to make sure the tattoo came out spectacularly. Jason took the reference photo and made it come to life if not better than what I imagined. For such a small tattoo he added so much detail by doing it with dots. Thank you again for everything!!!! read more

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Beautiful work by ling! Simple and elegant. Thank you for taking 3 walkins at once! Honored to have my first tattoo by her :) read more

Blindreason Tattoo - Lotus by Ling ( original art) - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Just got a tattoo done by Envy and he literally knocked it out of the park! His attention to detail is impeccable. He's a master with fine lines but as you can see on his Instagram (@envy667tattoo), he can tackle bigger pieces with no problem. I was super impressed with the way my tattoo turned out, especially since it was my first one. Also, he is just such a kind person, you can tell that he really cares about the work that he's doing. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Blindreason Tattoo - Tattoo done by Envy 08/20/2018 (@theKarenSep) - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I had been searching for an artist to bring my idea to life for about 3-4 months. After not much luck and some bad experiences at other shops, I came across Blindreason. I saw Juan's work and was immediately intrigued. He made himself available quickly for a consultation and was very nice and easy to talk to. He was also very patient and flexible with my hectic schedule. When I showed up for my appt, Juan was ready to go with a sketch of my idea ready to go. I only had very minor changes. He basically read my mind based off of a few photo examples I gave him. The tattoo took about 4 hours and he made the experience very relaxing and enjoyable. I am beyond happy with the end result! Would highly recommend! read more

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Had a beautiful experience here with Yui and the whole staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful. Coming back and recommending this place to everyone. Thank you yui! read more

Blindreason Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Go somewhere else where you get what you ask for, for half of the time & way less money for the same quality, probably even better. They don't act as they care for their clients. I regret getting a meaningful tattoo that turned into something negative. I also don't feel like this place is clean as they have all their belongings with their tattoo station. Go somewhere else where the people care more for their clients & don't see you as just a paycheck. read more

Traveled here all the way from Charlotte, NC to come see Ariel! I've had some pretty shitty careless tattoos in my life and this was my first "investment" "thought out" piece. It was of a drawing my uncle did when I was a baby Ariel KILLED IT. She captured every aspect of him even a spot on signature. Highly recommend read more

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Came here for my first tattoo and it was such a lovely experience! Everyone was extremely courteous and Jason, the tattoo artist, was very friendly and did an amazing job. Would definitely come here again! read more

Blindreason Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I highly recommend this place if you are thinking about getting a tattoo. The place is super clean and very professional. Throughout my entire experience I felt comfortable and relaxed. On top of that Yui (my tattoo artist) did an amazing job, the line work was impeccable and very clean, no bleeding! Could not have asked for a better experience! Thank you! read more

Had a really lovely experience here! Ariel W. did my tattoo (simple, thin line work) and worked with me on the design so we were both on the same page, she is so sweet and friendly. The shop is super clean and staff is great! Ashley helped me with booking and it was a smooth process. Would return/recommend booking with Ariel if you're looking for really fine line work! read more

Just had a great tattoo experience with Wei at Blindreason! My second tattoo by him. He is patient, precise and very skilled. The shop had great communication with me, and when i arrived I found it to be very clean and well organized. Everyone there is friendly and welcoming! read more

I was initially intimidated to come here, as it was my first tattoo and I'd faced a little bit of judgement from other places that viewed me as just another basic girl inspired by Instagram. Luckily, my fears were totally unfounded - everyone at Blindreason was super cool, friendly, helpful, and immediately put me at ease. The space is so inviting and I could hang out there all day. My artist Ariel was AMAZING, professional, speedy, and only laughed a little bit when I didn't want to look at the needle. (FYI, it didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would.) If you're going to have something on your body forever, you only want a positive experience getting it, and the vibes here are excellent. GO FOR IT! read more

Booked for a consultation, was called twice the day before to be reminded about it. Turned up, was made to wait 45 minutes until the receptionist eventually told me that the tattoo artist just didn't turn up? She asked if I wanted to reschedule.. real waste of my time. read more

Hyeon gave me my first tattoo yesterday and I am beyond thrilled. I went in to NYC from Long Island took the train and Uber's to get there and the commute was well worth it. Since it was my first he made me at ease. He also took his time paying attention to every small detail. read more

Definitely don't try to do a walk in because they will tell you everything is online (even a quick price estimate that I travelled there to get due to misleading website info and reviews). read more

My friend and I came in around 8:30 on a Monday night with no appointment and were immediately greeted and taken as a walk in! All of the staff there were so knowledgeable and nice, and the actual space itself is so sleek and clean. My friend's tattoo was done by Ariel and it turned out absolutely amazing, she really made sure to cover every aspect of the design so that my friend was completely satisfied with her work. Definitely recommend this shop! read more

they took me for a walk-in, moni tattooed me and she was super sweet. beautiful work, i loved my experience read more

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