Manhattan Tattoos NYC

Manhattan Tattoos NYC is a private studio that husband and wife Nick and Shakira opened in 2019 in Chelsea. Both are versatile artists, and the work ranges from photorealistic portraits in color or black and grey to fine line single needle minimalist pieces. The studio takes appointments primarily and accepts walk-ins when there is availability. It is licensed by the NYC Department of Health and uses single-use needles and medical waste pickup. Since opening, the couple has made room for other independent artists, and the hand painted space has a racing simulator. A remodel is under way. Booking is an inquiry rather than an instant reservation, and the shop says its prices drop the more bookings it gets. The 1 train to 18th Street and the A, C and E to 14th Street are the closest. Rated 5 from 515 Google reviews, every one of them five stars.