Got this tattoo done by Ryan E on a whim ! Ryan did an amazing job. He was fast and personable. I will 100 percent be at this shop getting tattoo'd by Ryan again when I'm back in New York. Thanks, Ryan ! read more

Fun City Tattoo - Tattoo from Fun City - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Fun signage outside. I had a really great experience for my first tattoo. Not only was I getting something pretty small (and quick) but everyone made us feel super comfortable. The place was clean and well lit. They cleaned and sanitized and used gloves when necessary. They had a $150 minimum. I Had never heard of that, but apparently it's common. I showed what I wanted. They designed it. Asked about placement, size, colors, etc. Diego was pleasant and professional, kinda funny too. My sister had Ryan who she thought was lovely too, he even chatted with us for a while after. My sisters and I got matching circles on our ankles and it came out cute. Since I was there I also got a small heart on my wrist. If you're in the east village, check them out. read more

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Amazing service and quality of work!!! Great communication and super supportive. Have multiple pieces by them and would recommend anybody to come here. Jp and Ryan are always my go to people here!!! read more

Best tattoo and customer service experience ever!! This shop is so cute, clean and comfortable! The guys working on Wednesday when my friends and I went it were very attentive, accommodating and kind!! Wish this was my neighborhood tattoo shop s/o Joel thanks again read more

Fun City Tattoo - Matching tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Just got a calf tattoo done by Tessa of the Virgin Mary on my calf, she is the sweetest and her work is AMAZING, 100% recommend, I definitely plan on returning in the future :) read more

Fun City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Highly recommended for getting a tattoo in a legendary spot on St Mark's Place in the East Village. Albertino did a custom tattoo for me and hit it out of the park. Can't thank him enough. The shop itself was welcoming and a great experience.I will be back when in NYC. Many thanks; you have my loyalty for life. read more

This place is awesome. Ryan did my dad's first tattoo and he was so kind and patient the entire time. He explained every step and why he would do something a particular way. Very inviting space and people. His tattoo turned out great and Ryan made sure to get it just right exactly the way my dad wanted it. He made many changes to it but he was happy to do it. A wonderful experience. read more

My daughter and I wanted to get a tattoo before we left New York and we saw this place so we decided to stop by with no appointment. Everyone was super nice and welcoming! Emilio is probably one of the most talented guys out there. He made our vision come to life and we couldn't be happier. I definitely recommend this place honestly 10 out off 10! read more

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The staff is so friendly, it's a clean and safe environment, and has such a fun atmosphere. I've never had a better experience with a tattoo shop. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Fun City Tattoo - my tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I hate to give Fun City this review but.. TESSA for whatever reason DID NOT do me a good service. She didn't take her time planning a cover up and instead wanted to smoke cigs and then lazily drew something that didn't cover the area properly and did a bat over some stars that has very poor flow. The lines inside the wings don't even meet up. The 2nd tattoo was a rune she did on my wrist and the ink isn't even evenly distributed. Not sure what happened but I'm doing laser removal on these stars bc she didn't meet the task:(( read more

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Joel Baca is an artist! I am so pleased with the result and can hardly stop looking at it even though it's on my back. Very gentle touch as well, and thoroughly professional. I cannot give a high enough rating! read more

Fun City Tattoo - Look at the detail and the subtle coloring! This was right after and my skin tends to red, but there was no stinging even then. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Ok. I literally MADE a Yelp account just to write this review of Fun City Tattoo. I am constantly admiring tattoo artwork on social media and it led me to an instagram account: @ukiyo__nyc . & that is how I was introduced to Preston's work. After some time, my fiancee and I reached out to Preston and planned to get work done in January. The experience at Fun City was so incredible. Our very first visit felt like our 100th, in the best way possible. Starting with Genna. Genna was so polite and accommodating even while the shop was packed with walk-ins. She recommended places to eat while we waited our turn and even some spots after we were done. Preston was super welcoming and guided us on polishing the final touches of our tattoo ideas. Once we got started, the other artists seamlessly became our friends. Those guys were Ryan and Joel. It was a laughing-fest with everyone there. We were the last customers of the day and it felt like a chill session with a bunch of buddies. Our tattoos felt like a breeze because the conversation was so FUN. It had that barbershop type of vibe. The experience was so great and the tattoos were so PERFECT that we went back a month later with more ideas for Preston. Once again, our experience was great. Preston even gave us one of the shirts he's made as a gift. Our friends Genna and Ryan were working that night as well. So, of course, it was an absolute GREAT time at the shop again. Full of laughs and trading songs while the shop was empty. My fiancee and I LOVE Fun City and she even plans on getting work done with Joel in the future. A clear 5/5 star shop. Win! Win Win Win Win! F**k everything else!! read more

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I set up an appointment with Preston, who was very accommodating when I ended up having to push back my appointment. When I got there, everyone was extremely welcoming and made me feel comfortable. Preston talked with me as if we were friends for a long time, and made me feel calm compared to how I felt going into the tattoo. He took some awesome pictures, and I can confidently say I want to go back to Fun City for my next tattoo! read more

Fun City Tattoo - Luffy by Preston - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Straight up best shop in the city ! Steve has given me Tattoos I didnt even know were possible. Everyone working there is extremely friendly, professional, and most importantly talented I've been going here for over a decade and I cannot recommend it enough read more

Fun City Tattoo - Everything pictured came from Fun City .... nuff said - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Fun City? Not so fun for me. I'm sure they're good with designs but do NOT have this place try to camouflage a scar. Their pigment, which was meant to be brown (to match my skin), turned pink/red and now it looks like a have a giant rash. I tried tanning and laser removal but neither worked. Lots of time and money and aggravation. Now I have to get a large tattoo to cover Fun City's camo attempt and I am not happy about it. read more

Dear Big Steve, Manhattan's greatest LIVING artist & my dear friend... Every new tattoo you have blessed me with; is the BEST tattoo of my life!!! You 100% blow my mind over & over & over again, BUT my brother, you outdid yourself this time!!! "Snoopy God's Trumpet" you put on my abs yesterday is so beautiful, so perfect... I want to scream from the mountaintops of Manhattan "I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!" I LOVE YOU The original art is SH*T compared to your interpretation. AND you did this in under 1.5 hours; including my 2 cigarette breaks. (I'm 51, not as tuff as I used to be; it hurt! Ha!) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Perchance you are reading this review and somehow do not know BIG STEVE, or his WORLDWIDE Rock-Star reputation... A word of advice: IF you are ever in Manhattan & go anywhere else for your MASTERPIECE you are truly insane in the membrane; Insane in the brain. I swear to God, You Sir are T H E S I N G U L A R Best tattoo artist on the planet - bar none. Bless you & your entire beautiful family. ps. 1100 likes & 69 OMG / "Best tattoo in recorded history!" type comments on Instagram in less than 2 hours. Holy Toledo!! Included a pic of the Mickey Mouse you did a few months ago on my elbow... read more

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Over charged me for sloppy work that took less than 20 minutes..first he quoted me $200.00 and then after it was done he charged me $210.00 and then got an attitude because I didn't want to leave a big tip!!! These people are thieves man!!! read more

Fun City Tattoo - $210 for THIS!!! I got robbed with no gun... - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Came all the way from texas to get this piece done by Preston . He's a really talented artist and huge fan of the series as well. I love the way it came out and how he was able to capture kentaro miura's art from the manga and tattoo it. Nothing but respect for Preston great guy, very talented , and extremely friendly. read more

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Didn't even get a piece done here at it's a one star. Called with friends about a walk in and they were so friendly over the phone. Told us to come on down, and we did. I explained to the gentleman working the counter that me and my partner wanted the ace of spades tattooed on our forearm. Nothing crazy, no wild patterns, just the rectangle, the letter a and the spade. The man told me he needed a photo of the card so he'd know what I was talking about (really... you can't just look up ace of spades... ok I guess strike one) Here's the kicker. I'm sitting there (in a tube top and pants so you can see that I'm covered in tattoos) and he comes back over after 10 mins of helping other customers. Looks at the picture and tells me that because of the cards straight lines and "intricate design" we would be looking at spending $300 to $350. Seriously? Where does this place get off literally STEALING from people who don't know any better. Thankfully I knew to say no thanks and walk away. Walked one block and got an impeccable tattoo done, exactly what I wanted with sharp straight lines for $100. BE WARE this OVERPRICED place. They will try to feed off of your lack of knowledge of tattoos. Despicable. read more

On my last day in NYC, I wanted to get a tattoo that symbolize my love for the city. I came to Fun City a sunday at 12 AM and told Mina about my idea. I shown her a picture of a traditional style Empire State Building tattoo, saying I wanted the Chrysler Building instead. Mina gave me an appointment at 3PM the same day. Mina did an AMAZING work, and everyone is very friendly in the shop. The shop is also super clean. Paid $150 for my tattoo. They accept cash only but there's many ATM in the street as well as a Chase bank on 2nd Avenue. read more

Fun City Tattoo - Chrysler Building tattoo, done by Mina Aoki. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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I thought Fun City Tattoo was awesome. Great atmosphere, really chill but not overwhelming like some tattoo shops I've been at. I was a walk-in, but I did call ahead to make sure there were openings. I brought in reference material for what I wanted and Mina redrew it, and I love my new tattoo. She was really focused on the tattoo but was also efficient, and my tattoo didn't take much time at all. I would highly recommend this place and I would come back. $100 shop minimum, they do accept credit cards. read more

I had such a fantastic experience getting tattooed here on 10/9/2018 and I have been recommending this shop to my friends. Anthony took the design I wanted and turned it into beautiful art on my skin. Very clean, very professional, great environment. It is cash only so come prepared but there are ATMs nearby. read more

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I got my first tattoo done here by Ryan... I got a very fine line floral tattoo with Arabic calligraphy embedded from the leaf. I cannot explain how beautiful it turned out, exceeded all my expectations especially that it was in my native language (and a foreign language for Ryan). He was extremely helpful and patient in making sure it turned out exactly how I wanted on the side of my rib. I'm very happy with my tattoo and cannot wait for it to fully heal. I could not have picked out any other better artist. Genna on the front desk was also extremely helpful with clarifying the follow up instructions for me to make sure it heals properly! Fun City will definitely be my go to place for my second tattoo! read more

Fun City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Got a tattoo tonight and Preston was amazing and great at what he did, would go to him privately as he was super professional and talented. However, the lady at the front desk way overcharged us and literally came up w a random number without seeing the final product. Definitely took advantage. Got tiny little angel wings and she charged $210. Wouldn't go there at all unless you get a real estimate from the actual tattoo artist. Not the receptionist. read more

Came here on a limb, always excited to seek out new amazing artists as I continue my journey for great body art. Met up with Simone Sorbi. Told him what I wanted, said it was doable, & set up an appointment for the next day. SO glad I went through with it because this has become a favorite piece of mine. The meaning I have behind it was everything to me, so to see it translate to life so well, words can't describe the feeling. Will be back for more work in the future. Also, everyone at the shop was nice. They admired some of my work I already had & the whole place made me incredibly comfortable. read more

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Steve is the man. He is an amazing artist and loves what he does for a living. I flew here from Alaska to get inked by him. I would recommend Steve to anyone looking for a very high end tattoo artist. Fucking love this place! read more

First and foremost, let's talk about the work they do here. Five stars isn't enough because all 5 tattoos I got here came out better than I could have expected. Everyone who works here is friendly and professional but above all they are all masters at what they do. The reason for the review really has to do with their compassion and understanding during difficult times. I had a non-refundable prepaid appointment scheduled but due to Covid-19, the likelihood of my appointment going on as planned was looking less likely. I assumed since my payment was clearly written as "non-refundable" the deposit would be lost if I didn't plan on rescheduling for a new date when they reopened for business. Since me like many others are not only dealing with a health crisis, I too worry about the safety of my job during this incredibly terrifying time. I was going to lose my deposit because rescheduling and paying for the full service during this time wouldn't be possible. I was surprised when i received a message from FunCity letting their customers know refunds are an absolute option at this time. For an individual owned business to look out for their customers during this time when they too must be taking a hard hit just really shows where their values are and what the community means to them. Once we get beyond this terrible time and things stabilize, I will be rebooking my appointment here along with any other future tattoos. read more

My roommate heard about this place, and we decided rather spontaneously to check this tattoo shop out a few days ago. A cursory google search revealed that Fun City Tattoo is not only one of the oldest standing tattoo shops in the city, but it is also very highly rated among reviewers and tattoo publications. I walked in on a Thursday afternoon without an appointment, and the shop was spotless yet casual. The receptionist was extremely friendly and helpful in pairing me up with the most appropriate tattoo artist for the design I had in mind - Lorenzo. Within a few minutes, I was seated in a chair and getting prepped for my first tattoo! I found Lorenzo to be very calm, confident, and friendly. More importantly, I noticed that Lorenzo and the other artists at Fun City were extremely diligent about cleanliness and safety. Everything was sterilized before use, and all artists are expected to wear gloves throughout the entire process (see picture). Lorenzo, as an artist, is extremely talented especially with symmetric designs involving sharp lines & geometric shapes. He also has a gentler, but still extremely precise touch with the needle. I am extremely satisfied with how the tattoo has turned out, and the quality of work is definitely worth the higher price. I plan on coming back here again for another tattoo soon! DISCLAIMER: As in most tattoo shops, Fun City Tattoo only accepts cash, and they do not accept credit or debit cards. read more

Fun City Tattoo - Top Left: Initial sketch/stencil on my left wrist Bottom Left: Lorenzo doing his magic Right: Final tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

amazing tattoo, super nice staff. very understanding about any delays or requests haha would recommend to anyone looking for a great tat and cool people read more

If you like cappuccinos and tattoos, you will LOVE Fun City. ...or, that's what their awning seems to imply, for whatever reason. But regardless, Fun City is a pretty great tattoo shop. I went to Fun City for the first of my three tattoos. Walking into a tattoo place can be intimidating when you don't have any ink, but the folks at Fun City were all super cool. It's a small shop with just a few chairs and a very oldschool feel. There's lots of cool flash on the walls and you can check out portfolios of the artists' work for inspiration and/or reassurance. Steve Von Riepen gave me my first tattoo. I brought in the design, which was a thick outlined version of the Don't Tread on Me snake (the version on the cover of the Black Album by Metallica) and Steve drew it up quickly for me. I was lucky enough to have one of those older tattoo-place-hang-arounds hanging around while I got mine done. He totally added to the experience. When I told Steve I wanted my tattoo on my side, over my ribs, Hangaround said, "ah, man, you're getting your first one there? If you can make it all the way through without shedding a tear, first beer's on me." Amazingly enough, it wasn't that bad -- a testament to Steve's excellent work -- but Hangaround welshed on the beer. In the end, I loved and continue to love the tattoo. There is a $100 minimum at Fun City, but minimums are common at NYC tattoo parlors and $100 is really nothing for a reputable place with highly-regarded artists like Fun City has. Their sister shop, Daredevil, is also excellent for all the same reasons, and either is a good choice if you're looking for ink in Manhattan. read more

Really cool shop! I've been here twice as a walk- in, it's very clean and everyone is nice. Ryan was my artist both times and I would definitely recommend him if you come here. He was cool with taking the time to help me figure out the design I imagined, which I appreciated because I wasn't rushing to pick something I'd regret. Like most shops in nyc now the prices are high so prepare for that, but you're paying for quality work/ years of experience. This time some bro-y guy was making fun of me for getting a small design like sir don't be jealous you can get cute things too lol read more

Great place to get tattooed, every one is friendly for the most part, makes you feel comfortable and most importantly quality work read more

Fun City Tattoo - NYC skyline - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely wonderful! Walked in, gave them my reference idea/pictures, and got tattooed! Preston was great! Very personable.

I have to update my initial review just to reiterate that Mina Aoki is amazing. Her talent absolutely blows me away. And on top of that she's very nice. I always loved tattoos and wanted more but I figured they weren't "professional" and I was worried what my family would say etc. etc. but (warning: this is going to sound really trite but it's true) after a really terrible year, I learned the hard way that you have to take control of your own life because if you don't, you will look back and regret it. So since my last review I have been back to Mina a few times and plan to continue to do so- every time I go I leave more than happy with her work. So if you are even considering a tattoo at all PLEASE do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with Mina! You will be so happy you did! read more

Got my third tattoo here and it was a great experience. I called a half hour before to see what the walk-in wait time was and when I arrived I was taken immediately. The artist gave me advice on ligature and he was funny and nice during the whole process. Afterwards I didnt have enough cash for a tip so I ran out and ran back to give it to him and he was so thankful and surprised I even came back! Its a small shop and very intimate which I loved. Definitely going back again! read more

This place fell into my lap about a year and a half ago after a good friend chose to get some of her most recent tattoos there. I loved the vibe as soon as I stepped in. I now have three tats from this place and couldn't be more satisfied. It's incredibly clean with a nostalgic aesthetic. Fun staff and intermediately priced. In my personal opinion you pay $$$$ for quality when it comes to tattoos. They take appointments as well as walk-ins and are always featuring new guest artists! read more

Fun City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I got my first tattoo today and they made this experience an awesome one! Joel did a really awesome job of executing what I wanted and made it better than I pictured it. He was very kind. He kept checking in with me to make sure I was okay and telling me I was doing great! The people there are really kind and create an enjoyable environment. Mike reminded me to breathe in the beginning lol. I'm really happy about my tattoo! The people there are really kind and I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Everyone is always so skeptical about getting tattoos on St Marks Place, but seriously don't let this place pass you by. I got my first tattoo here and couldn't be happier. I chose Big Steve as my artist after reading other reviews saying that he was good with creating custom text, and I can totally vouch for that. I described what I was looking for and showed him a few pictures for him to get a general idea, and he was super awesome and accommodating about doing it over a few times until it was perfect! I got the script on my left ribcage, which everyone tells me is a wicked sensitive area, but Steve has a super gentle hand so it actually wasn't that bad. The linework came out beautifully, really sharp and vivid. Even though it's a simple script tattoo, you can tell it's still quality work. Really pleasant and accommodating staff. Some places don't let you bring people in with you to watch, but they were super chill about having my friends right there with me. I also went pretty late in the day, so I appreciate them staying open for me. $100 minimum, and bring cash! Some people are saying they take cards, but they were only accepting cash when I went. Overall, I totally recommend this place. read more

The tattoo artist, Simone Sorbi, was patient with me as I tweaked the design and then tried to figure out my exact location. It came out great! read more

I brought in a plain little photo of what I wanted and Joel put a magnum opus on my arm. That sounds like an exaggeration, but my previous tattoo experience at a different shop was a nightmare so I was wary going into this appointment. The dala horse was simply meant to cover up what I got before, but I ended up leaving with this gorgeous, intricate little symbol that I'm genuinely excited to live in forever. I didn't know you could feel that way about a tattoo. I would have wanted this exact horse in the same spot, even if there was nothing to cover up. I mean, the minutiae of detail is seriously something to behold--you can see the luster of the paint on the wood in the design. And the staff all seemed very kind and humble and normal. I felt bad because I had many questions and definitely talk a lot when I'm anxious, but I was never met with anything other than respect and professionalism. Also it's cash only! Don't be stupid like me!!!! Anyway, I love my tattoo, it's barely been twenty-four hours and I already can't imagine my arm without it, and I was planning out my next one on the subway ride home. read more

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