How many tattoo shops are in New York?

Local Tattoo Shops lists 137 open tattoo studios in New York, NY. 118 list a phone number and 97 list a website.

What tattoo styles do New York studios list?

The most listed styles in New York are fine line (76), cover-up (59), lettering (56) and blackwork (55), counted from each studio's public listing.

Which New York tattoo studios have the highest Google ratings?

Among New York studios with at least 20 Google reviews, CJ Tattoo (5.0 from 753 Google reviews), IGLA Tattoo Studio NYC (5.0 from 686 Google reviews) and Manhattan Tattoos NYC (5.0 from 509 Google reviews) rate highest. Ratings and review counts come from each shop's public listing.

Which tattoo studios in New York mention walk-ins?

ART INK TATTOO, BANG BANG, BANG BANG TATTOO, Black Fish Tattoo and Blue Art Tattoo and 27 more mention walk-ins in their own listing description. Call ahead to confirm the day's availability.

Tattoo directory

Tattoo Shops in New York

New York has 137 open tattoo studios in the directory. The most-reviewed on Google is Redink Tattoo Studio, 4.7 from 2,160 Google reviews.

Fine Line is the style named most often on New York listings (76 studios). 118 of the studios list a phone number and 97 link to a website.

Studios: 137
Detailed: 137
Styles: 10

From the listings

What New York studios say about themselves

Going by their own listings, New York tattoo studios emphasize custom designs, walk-in availability, and experienced artists. Times Square Tattoo and Liberty Center highlight walk-in service for tourists seeking souvenirs, while Rising Dragon Tattoos operates as a private studio. Many describe specializing in fine-line work, realism, and black and grey styles, with several mentioning cover-ups or large pieces like sleeves. Studios such as L.O.V.E.machine and Noble Art offer piercing services alongside tattoos. Cleanliness and professional practices appear frequently, with shops stressing safe, sterile environments. Some studios mention laser tattoo removal options as well.

Summarized from the studios' own listing descriptions and checked against them. Each linked studio's page shows its full description.

137 studios

New York Tattoo Studios

Explore by style

Tattoo Styles in New York

10 of the 10 styles we track appear on New York listings. Fine Line is named most often, by 76 studios.

By Google reviews

Most-reviewed tattoo studios in New York

Ranked by the number of Google reviews on each listing. Redink Tattoo Studio leads with 2,160 , ahead of Times Square Tattoo with 1,016.

Redink Tattoo Studio: 4.7 from 2,160 Google reviews, Manhattan
Times Square Tattoo: 4.9 from 1,016 Google reviews, Manhattan
Live By The Sword Tattoo - Union Square: 4.8 from 929 Google reviews, Manhattan
NOBLE ART | Tattoo, Piercing, Academy New York: 4.9 from 760 Google reviews, Manhattan
CJ Tattoo: 5.0 from 753 Google reviews, Manhattan
BANG BANG TATTOO: 4.9 from 698 Google reviews, Manhattan
IGLA Tattoo Studio NYC: 5.0 from 686 Google reviews, Manhattan
L.O.V.E.machine Tattoo & Piercing: 4.9 from 686 Google reviews, Manhattan

Other Tattoo Cities in New York

Keep browsing New York. These nearby cities also have studios listed, ranked by how many we have on file.

Common questions

New York Tattoo FAQ

How many tattoo shops are in New York?: Local Tattoo Shops lists 137 open tattoo studios in New York, NY. 118 list a phone number and 97 list a website.
What tattoo styles do New York studios list?: The most listed styles in New York are fine line (76), cover-up (59), lettering (56) and blackwork (55), counted from each studio's public listing.
Which New York tattoo studios have the highest Google ratings?: Among New York studios with at least 20 Google reviews, CJ Tattoo (5.0 from 753 Google reviews), IGLA Tattoo Studio NYC (5.0 from 686 Google reviews) and Manhattan Tattoos NYC (5.0 from 509 Google reviews) rate highest. Ratings and review counts come from each shop's public listing.
Which tattoo studios in New York mention walk-ins?: ART INK TATTOO, BANG BANG, BANG BANG TATTOO, Black Fish Tattoo and Blue Art Tattoo and 27 more mention walk-ins in their own listing description. Call ahead to confirm the day's availability.

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