Tattoo shop NYC
NYC Tattoo Shop
Brooklyn & Manhattan
Walk-in tattoos, custom work and body piercing at two New York shops:
141 Canal St in Manhattan and 164 N 6th St in Brooklyn. Walk in for flash or a small piece, or book the artist you want.
Pick your shop
Two Tattoo Shops in New York City
Same prices at both. Walk in, or book ahead online.
Manhattan
NYC Tattoo Shop
141 Canal St, New York 10002
- Walk-ins welcome until 11:30 PM
- Open 7 days from 10 AM
- Call or text 212-404-8287
- Tattoos and body piercing
Brooklyn
NYC Tattoo Parlor
164 N 6th St, Brooklyn 11211
- Walk-ins welcome until 11:30 PM
- Open 7 days from 12 PM
- Call or text 718-500-3096
- Tattoos and body piercing
No appointment needed
Walk-In Tattoos,
Every Day
Come by any day and we'll set you up with an available artist. Flash and small tattoos start at the $50 shop minimum.
- Walk-ins welcome until 11:30 PM at 141 Canal St
- Flash, small pieces, lettering and fine line
- 18+ with a valid photo ID
- Student and military discounts with a valid ID
The crew
NYC Tattoo Artists
Find your style
Tattoo Styles We Do
From bold traditional American to delicate fine line. Explore a style, then find the artist who does it best.
Custom tattoos
Your Idea, Drawn for You
Have something specific in mind? Send us the details and we'll send back a price estimate. Larger custom work is $200 per hour.
Share your idea
Describe your tattoo, its size in inches and placement, and add reference photos.
Get a quote
We review your idea and send you a price estimate.
Get tattooed
Book your session in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Manhattan & Brooklyn
Body Piercing in NYC
Piercing at both shops, 141 Canal St and 164 N 6th St. Ear, nose, lip, navel and more, with single-use, laser-cut needles and jewelry sterilized right before your appointment. Choose surgical steel, titanium and other hypoallergenic metals.
Reviews
Rated by New Yorkers
Past traditions & a future focus
New York, Birthplace of Modern Tattooing
In 1891, Samuel O’Reilly, a New York tattooer working at Chatham Square, patented a tattoo machine adapted from Thomas Edison’s electric pen. Read about Charlie Wagner, Maud Wagner, Millie Hull and the other artists who shaped American tattooing.
Read NYC Tattoo HistoryGood to know
Tattoo Shop FAQs
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome every day until 11:30 PM at 141 Canal St in Manhattan, and at our Brooklyn shop at 164 N 6th St.
How much does a tattoo cost?
Smaller tattoos start at a $50 shop minimum. Larger or more detailed custom pieces are $200 per hour, at both shops. See tattoo prices.
What are your hours?
Manhattan (141 Canal St) is open 7 days a week from 10 AM, with walk-ins welcome until 11:30 PM. Brooklyn (164 N 6th St) is open 12 PM – 12 AM.
How old do I need to be?
Tattoos are 18+ with a valid government-issued photo ID. For piercing, clients who are 16 or 17 need parental consent and a valid ID for both the minor and the parent or guardian.
Do both shops do piercing?
Yes. Body piercing is available in Manhattan at 141 Canal St and in Brooklyn at 164 N 6th St. See the piercing menu.
Can I book a specific artist?
Yes. Browse our artists and book from their profile, or send a custom request and we'll get back to you with an estimate.
Do you offer discounts?
Student and military discounts are available with a valid ID. Ask for the current discount when you visit or book.
Are your tattoos vegan?
Yes. We offer a 100% vegan tattoo experience, down to stencil creams, soaps and aftercare. See our vegan tattoo page.