Manhattan Tattoos LLC

From Custom Tattoos to Photo Realism..
Fine line, Black & Grey and Color..
Coverups, Traditional, Water Color and Abstract...
The list goes on and on and on; our versatile artists do it all.

We welcome and thank you for being here.
You came here for a tattoo, we hope you leave with an experience.
We're honored to earn your trust.

The same tattoo can be done a thousand different ways. How do you want to express yourself?

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Emphasizing the Human Connection Within Tattooing

"Since the beginning, my sole intention opening Manhattan Tattoos in August of 2019 was to create an environment that would nurture my creativity and inspire my best work for those who trust me to tattoo them. An environment that would renew the love I have for this artistic and spiritual medium of art every time I come in to work. It has since evolved into an environment that is shared among many artists, that nurtures the creative energies within us and allows artists and clients alike to freely express themselves. Free of judgements, stigmas and expectations; each person is unique and tattoos are simply put, a language of emotion. I'm deeply grateful to help people express themselves through this language and thankful for what this environment has become. Professionally and emotionally."
- Nicholas Jones
TATTOO ARTIST AND FOUNDER

Our clients have a lot to say!
(Read the reviews directly on google.)

I always wanted and loved the idea of tattoos. After many years of waiting for the right pieces to come along, I finally decided to book an appointment while I was visiting families in NY for the holidays. Since it’s my first time and I have no point of reference, I went to google for references. Manhattan Tattoos LLC caught my attention with their flawless ratings. I noticed that lots of people mentioned Shakira being very gentle and light handed, also kind and patient in their reviews. So I went on her Instagram and saw that she’s also a very talented artists/tattooist. I decided to book my first appointment with her.
A few days before my appointment I found out a family member we saw briefly over the holidays tested positive for COVID-19. So I emailed and called right away to postpone my appointment just to be cautious. Once I got my negative test result back, she was accommodating and nice enough to fit me back into her schedule before I had to leave NY to go back home. To that I was very thankful.
When I got there for my appointment, she was right on time and ready to go. She showed me the design she came up with, although they’re nice and fit the overall ideas I was going for, but not exactly the style I had in mind. And that’s completely personal preferences and no fault of her own. Also, I’m the kind of person who is very particular/specific with what I want, at the same time I have a hard time visualizing the final look, but I’ll know once I see it. Note to myself and others who is the same way, communicate as much as possible and send as many reference photos as you can prior to the appointment. This way, it’ll be smoother and saves the artist and you lots of time on the day of. She wouldn’t possibly know the exact style I was going with any other way. After all, it’s all subjective. Nonetheless, she was so patient, kind and accommodating through the whole redesigning process. Even I, was frustrated with how specific I was trying to find the perfect design, for me. But she put up with me, refuse to give up. And we finally came up with the perfect designs for my first two tattoos. I was over the moon and so grateful!
For the actual tattooing part, I was excited but nervous since I had no idea what to expect. Shakira was so caring and took her time, made sure I was ok every step of the way. I knew I was in good hands. The pain level was not as bad than I expected. She was very gentle and light handed like others mentioned. She took her time and didn’t make me feel rushed at all. Overall, I couldn’t asked for a better experience for my first tattoos. I’m so glad I found her. Will definitely be back for more!
Just like what their website mentioned, “bring human connection back to tattooing”. And that’s exactly what I experienced: a kind and caring human connection in their business model instead of just a business transaction. We truly need more businesses or just people like them who cares and have compassion in what they do. Especially in a not so heart warming time like now. As a frame in their shop said: “tat•too is the visible mark of life’s journey.” And I am so happy to start my journey with Manhattan Tattoos LLC. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a great tattoo artist who is talented, caring and passionate about what they do.
- Sonia Su

My boyfriend and I just got tattoos done by Emily and we are so happy with them! She’s crazy talented and so comfortable to be around!!
Also loved the studio and the fact that we managed to get an appointment on quite a short notice - couldn’t recommend it more!
- Lavinia Sophie

I met Nick almost three years ago, I got tattooed by him back then, during a holiday in NYC. The impression he left was so positive that upon coming back now I went back to him without a single doubt, and I brought my fiancée along to get tattooed by him as well. He is very conscientious, very precise, very creative, and incredibly friendly and positive. He always listens patiently to a client's ideas and gives good advice both about the artistic and technical side of a tattoo. The studio itself is state of the art, spotless, and very well organised. A wonderful experience, with a wonderful artist and human being!
- Margherita Donati

Nick did a tattoo coverup for my brother. We knew we were in good hands once we read his initial reply to our inquiry form. His response was very personalized, thoughtful, and you could tell he was very passionate about what he does. My brother’s tattoo was fairly large and looked like it would be very hard to cover up. Nick brainstormed ideas with us and was able to create something better than we could ever imagine. In just one session, he was able to successfully cover up the last tattoo and create something so unique and beautiful. A bad tattoo will have you feeling self conscious and embarrassed all the time. With Nick’s help, my brother is finally able to be more confident around others. Not only is Nick the best at what he does, he is also very kind and respectful. He is very laid back and the atmosphere in the establishment is amazing. Everything is sanitized and super clean. Overall, this was a great experience and my brother is very excited for his next session. I am glad we found Nick and the rest of the team at Manhattan Tattoos, we are looking forward to working with them again and referring all our friends and family. Will post pictures of the before and after soon! The transformation is AMAZING.
- D. S.

MANHATTAN TATTOOS
1-833-NYC-TAT2
(1-833-692-8282)
(Text or call)

235 West 18th Street Lower Level
New York, New York 10011

Less than a minute walk from the 18th street One Train subway station, our studio is conveniently located in the heart of Chelsea. Within walking distance of the Rubin Museum Of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, many more art galleries, The High Line, Little Island and numerous restaurants, cafe's and bakeries; we are proud to be a part of what makes New York City the diverse and amazing place it is.