"Big" Steve Pedone Claire Vuillemot Mina Aoki Benjamin Haft John Raftery
Reviews
Julia R.
1 Jul 2019
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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 wo... Read More
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 Less
Faith L.
6 Jun 2019
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I got my first tattoo here and it was a very enjoyable and smooth experience! Ryan was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. He explained everything and gave me clear aftercare instructions. ... Read More
I got my first tattoo here and it was a very enjoyable and smooth experience! Ryan was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. He explained everything and gave me clear aftercare instructions. Everyone there was super friendly. The shop was clean and I felt comfortable there. Would highly recommend! Read Less
Zach R.
21 Apr 2019
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Great shop; been tattooed here three times now over the past 5 years or so, and I've been impressed with their hospitality and talent each time. Most recently I was tattooed by Preston. Very professio... Read More
Great shop; been tattooed here three times now over the past 5 years or so, and I've been impressed with their hospitality and talent each time. Most recently I was tattooed by Preston. Very professional and really seemed to care about my experience getting tattooed, as well as the final product. Read Less
Maxwell M.
23 Mar 2019
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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 goi... Read More
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 Less
Natalia P.
10 Jan 2019
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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.... 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 Less
Ila R.
10 Nov 2018
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Absolutely wonderful! Walked in, gave them my reference idea/pictures, and got tattooed! Preston was great! Very personable.
Taylor F.
22 Jul 2018
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Preston was AMAZING! Did beautiful work for my walk in appointment, was incredibly accommodating and made the whole experience super rad. 10/10 would come hang again!
Kiki V K.
22 Jul 2018
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I have been to several tattoo shops throughout the city, and this one is by far, the best tattoo shop in the city! Got tattooed by Shiro...super professional...exceeded my expectations! Thank you! Wil... Read More
I have been to several tattoo shops throughout the city, and this one is by far, the best tattoo shop in the city! Got tattooed by Shiro...super professional...exceeded my expectations! Thank you! Will certainly be back for other pieces! Read Less
Frances Hughes
16 Jul 2018
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Fun place to get tattooed! Lots of highly talented artists. I got to David Robinson and he is great. Cash only. Contact a few months in advance.
Bryan Powers
13 Jul 2018
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Ask for Preston — talented and a really nice guy.
Ryan C.
9 Jul 2018
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Dope artists, great environment, best tattoo place in the city. Got my first ever tattoo here and i felt comfortable the entire time and I plan on getting all my tattoos with Simone. Literally no comp... Read More
Dope artists, great environment, best tattoo place in the city. Got my first ever tattoo here and i felt comfortable the entire time and I plan on getting all my tattoos with Simone. Literally no complaints. Read Less
Jorge rodriguez
5 May 2018
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Best tattoo shop in town!!! Great artists and great people!!! I have been a customer for over 14 years, and no complain at all!!
Emma Templeton
29 Mar 2018
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Got a tattoo from Ryan on my last day in New York - amazing tattoo place, really friendly and quality tattoo work - THANK YOU #starwars #xwing
Audrey T.
28 Mar 2018
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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!
Jason I.
22 Mar 2018
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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 brot... 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 YOUThe original art is SH*Tcompared 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 yourMASTERPIECE 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 RBest 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 Less
Johnathan Ray Norris
6 Mar 2018
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I visited NYC with my two best friends and we each wanted a tattoo. We did a walk-in here and they were able to take us on the spot. This was my first tattoo and Ryan (the artist) was a great person t... Read More
I visited NYC with my two best friends and we each wanted a tattoo. We did a walk-in here and they were able to take us on the spot. This was my first tattoo and Ryan (the artist) was a great person to work with! Read Less
Theresa D.
5 Mar 2018
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Great vibes! Everybody is super friendly and professional. Ryan did an amazing job! THANKS!
Chris Hartigan
24 Feb 2018
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Really cool place. Amazing artist's.
Crystal Ann
23 Jan 2018
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We traveled to NYC from San Antonio, TX. I am heavily tattooed and I always do my research on tattoo artists. I look on google, Instagram, facebook- EVERYWHERE! I found FUN CITY on google, looked at r... Read More
We traveled to NYC from San Antonio, TX. I am heavily tattooed and I always do my research on tattoo artists. I look on google, Instagram, facebook- EVERYWHERE! I found FUN CITY on google, looked at reviews, Found them on Instagram, looked at the different artists profiles...and I found Preston! We emailed back and forth for about 3 weeks! I told him what I wanted, he drew it up. We went to the shop on our vacation to NYC and the tattoo was PERFECT! The whole tattoo experience was EXCELLENT! Preston is a super respectful tattoo artist, super nice guy! My husband loved the vibe of the shop. All the guys were just very down to earth and awesome! I highly recommend visiting this shop if you are in NYC and feel like getting a good quality art work on your body! SUPER CLEAN SHOP AS WELL! Read Less
Billy Gruar
16 Jan 2018
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All the way from Scotland. I was looking for a lasting gift from the Big apple so glad I went fun city tattoo. Brian was the tattooist and couldn’t be a cooler guy. Amazing artist
Bernard J Fortin
9 Jan 2018
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Simply, one of the best tattoo shops in New York City. When you’re after quality, this is the place you come to. Real artist doing real work. Whether it’s an average person or a celebrity, everybody c... Read More
Simply, one of the best tattoo shops in New York City. When you’re after quality, this is the place you come to. Real artist doing real work. Whether it’s an average person or a celebrity, everybody comes here for real art. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for... Read Less
Ashley Fitz
6 Dec 2017
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Because of the reviews I read online, I decided to get a tattoo here while I was visiting the city. I would highly recommend going here for a tattoo. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming and mad... Read More
Because of the reviews I read online, I decided to get a tattoo here while I was visiting the city. I would highly recommend going here for a tattoo. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming and made the experience enjoyable. Ryan did an awesome job on my tattoo and it is exactly what I wanted. Genna was great at getting back to me with info on appointments & walk ins as well! Not sure I'll be getting another one anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be making another trip back into the city! Read Less
Great Tattoo place, great location and cool crew! Ryan was a cool guy and did a great job!
Bruce W. Brackett
12 Nov 2017
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My friend came in from Montana for a few days and was really wanting to get something special. Simone was the sweetest guy and gave my friend exactly what she wanted. It was even better! Two beautif... Read More
My friend came in from Montana for a few days and was really wanting to get something special. Simone was the sweetest guy and gave my friend exactly what she wanted. It was even better! Two beautiful eyes on each wrist! Thank you for all the great work! Read Less
Rivera Luz
29 Oct 2017
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Great service , awesome artists! Love from Colombia
Dan G.
24 Sep 2017
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Came in for an overhaul on a finger tattoo and had a great experience my first time in the shop. Lorenzo made what was originally a spur of the moment whim into something big and cool and totally wort... Read More
Came in for an overhaul on a finger tattoo and had a great experience my first time in the shop. Lorenzo made what was originally a spur of the moment whim into something big and cool and totally worthwhile. I can't stop looking at it! I'm definitely coming back soon. Read Less
Kennedy Slavicek
7 Sep 2017
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I took a trip to NYC and wanted to get a tattoo while I was there. This place looked cool and had good reviews so I went. They were super nice and took my walk in right when I came in. Love my tattoo ... Read More
I took a trip to NYC and wanted to get a tattoo while I was there. This place looked cool and had good reviews so I went. They were super nice and took my walk in right when I came in. Love my tattoo :) I will be coming back! Read Less
Nadia A.
29 Jul 2017
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I got a tattoo done today by Jordan and I'm so in love with it. He took the time to sketch it out for me and listened to all my ideas and made something original and the tat came out amazing. Definite... Read More
I got a tattoo done today by Jordan and I'm so in love with it. He took the time to sketch it out for me and listened to all my ideas and made something original and the tat came out amazing. Definitely recommend this place! Read Less
Laurel Delany
19 Jul 2017
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Wonderful artists, clean, friendly, professional environment. Beautiful flash on the walls.
James Pier
24 Jun 2017
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I have been getting Tattooed at Fun City since 2006. Big Steve is hands down the slickest, most notably talented artist in NYC. Versatile in his artistry, from grey wash, to portrait, cover ups, full ... Read More
I have been getting Tattooed at Fun City since 2006. Big Steve is hands down the slickest, most notably talented artist in NYC. Versatile in his artistry, from grey wash, to portrait, cover ups, full color, traditional and flawess scripting, you will never be disappointed with a tattoo from Steve. Read Less
Laurence Guenoun
20 Jun 2017
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Big Steve is an incredible artist.
Lily Laughs
7 Jun 2017
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Awesome service from beginning to end! When making my appointment they answered all my questions and concerns, putting me at ease. Environment was friendly and clean the staff wonder ful. Got an octop... Read More
Awesome service from beginning to end! When making my appointment they answered all my questions and concerns, putting me at ease. Environment was friendly and clean the staff wonder ful. Got an octopus done for my birthday and it's even better than I envisioned!!! Thank you!! Definitely worth my money. Read Less
Frank W.
24 May 2017
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I had a tattoo today and could not be happier. I went in and spoke with Gena and Perry about a design idea and they thought that Will would be the best person to assign to me. Will is an outstandi... Read More
I had a tattoo today and could not be happier. I went in and spoke with Gena and Perry about a design idea and they thought that Will would be the best person to assign to me. Will is an outstanding artist with great patience and fantastic talent. He will discuss an idea with you and develop it into something you'll truly enjoy.In all, everyone at the store is helpful, full of ideas, willing to help and most reassuring. I am really, really happy with the service I got. I would have no hesitation in recommending Fun City to anyone I know. My tattoo looks great!!!Thank you team - you are #1 !!! Read Less
Jonathan Witelson
18 Apr 2017
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Too pricy and bad service. A tattoo is something that is long term... So it is important to feel like you made the right choice. For these guys..they made me feel like it's the same as giving me a ba... Read More
Too pricy and bad service. A tattoo is something that is long term... So it is important to feel like you made the right choice. For these guys..they made me feel like it's the same as giving me a bad haircut. Also very expensive and only cash...so you have to go to nearby ATM. Why not tell that befor you start?? Just another example of bad service. I will correct my tattoo somewhere else. Read Less
Kelsey O.
10 Mar 2017
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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 thi... 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 Less
Sylvia Jones-Bklyn
16 Feb 2017
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Got my last tattoo here..the peps here are awesome
Elizabeth Hale
13 Feb 2017
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Simone made this experience quick, (almost) painless and does beautiful & clean work. So happy. Thanks fellas!
Coffy Black
8 Feb 2017
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I lost my little brother last week. Me and my 2 siblings came to Fun City to get something special representing our union as a family. Simone Sorbi created and gave us all a unique design. He is a cle... Read More
I lost my little brother last week. Me and my 2 siblings came to Fun City to get something special representing our union as a family. Simone Sorbi created and gave us all a unique design. He is a clean, professional, fast and skilled artist. I will be coming back to NY for more work. We all love our tatts. The shop is great! Read Less
John Quick
31 Oct 2016
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Really great tattoo shop. The owner is the man as well. Very personable and knows his stuff.
Zach Hardy
24 Oct 2016
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This was my 2nd tattoo; the first I received in Mexico City and while it isn't bad I did lose some ink and determined I'd do a better job seeking out a good studio. I was visiting in NYC and determine... Read More
This was my 2nd tattoo; the first I received in Mexico City and while it isn't bad I did lose some ink and determined I'd do a better job seeking out a good studio. I was visiting in NYC and determined with my friend that we wanted to spontaneously go get inked. We were in the Village and saw they had high reviews, called to make an appointment, and was told that it was a slow day and to just come in. Indeed they started working with us immediately and our artist Simone promptly got to making our stencils. My friend went first and then I followed a few minutes later. All in all we were in and out the door in about 1.5 hrs. I can tell this new tattoo will have a richer deeper black and am impressed of the detail he captured (I got a tree with branches and leaves about the size of a drink coaster) for a small sized piece. I would definitely go back!! 140 plus tip seemed reasonable.
My only annoyance is the cash-only policy. This of course is a problem all over NYC but when your shop has a 100 minimum (pretty standard from what I understand) and one could really be paying hundreds for new ink it just seems like bad service to send customers out to the corner ATM to make 1, 2, or even 3 withdraws to pay up. Read Less
Janie-Lee Brown
11 Oct 2016
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Clean, fast, very talented, great company too. Would definitely recommend & return, I love my piece✨
Kathryn Garza
4 Aug 2016
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Lorenzo did a beautiful job on my custom design wish. But wish he had a fucking spell check in his needle. Misspelled word!! This was very important to me but he didn't take the time. After some tears... Read More
Lorenzo did a beautiful job on my custom design wish. But wish he had a fucking spell check in his needle. Misspelled word!! This was very important to me but he didn't take the time. After some tears and phone calls I have a hopeful plan. Feeling better in my own research. This was my first, and one and only. Lorenzo didn't exactly care. Now I've paid for it. Gonna make it right in Ann Arbor. Read Less
Wayne B.
4 Jun 2016
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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 appoi... 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 Less
Angela D'Agata
3 Apr 2016
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The artists there are so friendly and charismatic. They made me and my friend feel comfortable right away. They were quick and easy to work with, being sure to interpret exactly what we had in mind an... Read More
The artists there are so friendly and charismatic. They made me and my friend feel comfortable right away. They were quick and easy to work with, being sure to interpret exactly what we had in mind and listening to our every request. They did a lovely job and if I ever get another - it will be at Fun City for sure!! Read Less
Kiran Rajagopalan
7 Dec 2015
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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 olde... 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 Less
Darcy Wyness
26 Sep 2015
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Great group of guys at the shop and Steve did a awesome job with my tattoo. Would go back any day for more work if I lived in NYC. Maybe another one next year.
Ashley Marie Kent
16 Mar 2015
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Could've been a better out turn of the tattoos my mother and I got. Mine isn't bad looks nice, but my moms isn't colored in all the way and her lines aren't all that straight. Kinda disappointed our m... Read More
Could've been a better out turn of the tattoos my mother and I got. Mine isn't bad looks nice, but my moms isn't colored in all the way and her lines aren't all that straight. Kinda disappointed our matching tattoos aren't really matching at all. Read Less
Yumi Motai
20 Apr 2014
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Been going back to this place for 4 years. Everyone is cool and nice, and the artist John never disappoints me with his work. I receive many complements from friends and random strangers. Can't wai... Read More
Been going back to this place for 4 years. Everyone is cool and nice, and the artist John never disappoints me with his work. I receive many complements from friends and random strangers. Can't wait to go back there again! Read Less
"Big" Steve Pedone Claire Vuillemot Mina Aoki Benjamin Haft John Raftery
Business Hours
Monday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Reviews
Julia R.
1 Jul 2019
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☆☆☆☆☆
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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 wo... Read More
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 Less
Faith L.
6 Jun 2019
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I got my first tattoo here and it was a very enjoyable and smooth experience! Ryan was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. He explained everything and gave me clear aftercare instructions. ... Read More
I got my first tattoo here and it was a very enjoyable and smooth experience! Ryan was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions. He explained everything and gave me clear aftercare instructions. Everyone there was super friendly. The shop was clean and I felt comfortable there. Would highly recommend! Read Less
Zach R.
21 Apr 2019
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Great shop; been tattooed here three times now over the past 5 years or so, and I've been impressed with their hospitality and talent each time. Most recently I was tattooed by Preston. Very professio... Read More
Great shop; been tattooed here three times now over the past 5 years or so, and I've been impressed with their hospitality and talent each time. Most recently I was tattooed by Preston. Very professional and really seemed to care about my experience getting tattooed, as well as the final product. Read Less
Maxwell M.
23 Mar 2019
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☆☆☆☆☆
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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 goi... Read More
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 Less
Natalia P.
10 Jan 2019
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☆☆☆☆☆
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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.... 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 Less
Ila R.
10 Nov 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Absolutely wonderful! Walked in, gave them my reference idea/pictures, and got tattooed! Preston was great! Very personable.
Taylor F.
22 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Preston was AMAZING! Did beautiful work for my walk in appointment, was incredibly accommodating and made the whole experience super rad. 10/10 would come hang again!
Kiki V K.
22 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I have been to several tattoo shops throughout the city, and this one is by far, the best tattoo shop in the city! Got tattooed by Shiro...super professional...exceeded my expectations! Thank you! Wil... Read More
I have been to several tattoo shops throughout the city, and this one is by far, the best tattoo shop in the city! Got tattooed by Shiro...super professional...exceeded my expectations! Thank you! Will certainly be back for other pieces! Read Less
Frances Hughes
16 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Fun place to get tattooed! Lots of highly talented artists. I got to David Robinson and he is great. Cash only. Contact a few months in advance.
Bryan Powers
13 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Ask for Preston — talented and a really nice guy.
Ryan C.
9 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dope artists, great environment, best tattoo place in the city. Got my first ever tattoo here and i felt comfortable the entire time and I plan on getting all my tattoos with Simone. Literally no comp... Read More
Dope artists, great environment, best tattoo place in the city. Got my first ever tattoo here and i felt comfortable the entire time and I plan on getting all my tattoos with Simone. Literally no complaints. Read Less
Jorge rodriguez
5 May 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Best tattoo shop in town!!! Great artists and great people!!! I have been a customer for over 14 years, and no complain at all!!
Emma Templeton
29 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Got a tattoo from Ryan on my last day in New York - amazing tattoo place, really friendly and quality tattoo work - THANK YOU #starwars #xwing
Audrey T.
28 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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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!
Jason I.
22 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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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 brot... 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 YOUThe original art is SH*Tcompared 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 yourMASTERPIECE 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 RBest 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 Less
Johnathan Ray Norris
6 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I visited NYC with my two best friends and we each wanted a tattoo. We did a walk-in here and they were able to take us on the spot. This was my first tattoo and Ryan (the artist) was a great person t... Read More
I visited NYC with my two best friends and we each wanted a tattoo. We did a walk-in here and they were able to take us on the spot. This was my first tattoo and Ryan (the artist) was a great person to work with! Read Less
Theresa D.
5 Mar 2018
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Great vibes! Everybody is super friendly and professional. Ryan did an amazing job! THANKS!
Chris Hartigan
24 Feb 2018
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Really cool place. Amazing artist's.
Crystal Ann
23 Jan 2018
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We traveled to NYC from San Antonio, TX. I am heavily tattooed and I always do my research on tattoo artists. I look on google, Instagram, facebook- EVERYWHERE! I found FUN CITY on google, looked at r... Read More
We traveled to NYC from San Antonio, TX. I am heavily tattooed and I always do my research on tattoo artists. I look on google, Instagram, facebook- EVERYWHERE! I found FUN CITY on google, looked at reviews, Found them on Instagram, looked at the different artists profiles...and I found Preston! We emailed back and forth for about 3 weeks! I told him what I wanted, he drew it up. We went to the shop on our vacation to NYC and the tattoo was PERFECT! The whole tattoo experience was EXCELLENT! Preston is a super respectful tattoo artist, super nice guy! My husband loved the vibe of the shop. All the guys were just very down to earth and awesome! I highly recommend visiting this shop if you are in NYC and feel like getting a good quality art work on your body! SUPER CLEAN SHOP AS WELL! Read Less
Billy Gruar
16 Jan 2018
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All the way from Scotland. I was looking for a lasting gift from the Big apple so glad I went fun city tattoo. Brian was the tattooist and couldn’t be a cooler guy. Amazing artist
Bernard J Fortin
9 Jan 2018
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Simply, one of the best tattoo shops in New York City. When you’re after quality, this is the place you come to. Real artist doing real work. Whether it’s an average person or a celebrity, everybody c... Read More
Simply, one of the best tattoo shops in New York City. When you’re after quality, this is the place you come to. Real artist doing real work. Whether it’s an average person or a celebrity, everybody comes here for real art. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for... Read Less
Ashley Fitz
6 Dec 2017
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Because of the reviews I read online, I decided to get a tattoo here while I was visiting the city. I would highly recommend going here for a tattoo. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming and mad... Read More
Because of the reviews I read online, I decided to get a tattoo here while I was visiting the city. I would highly recommend going here for a tattoo. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming and made the experience enjoyable. Ryan did an awesome job on my tattoo and it is exactly what I wanted. Genna was great at getting back to me with info on appointments & walk ins as well! Not sure I'll be getting another one anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be making another trip back into the city! Read Less
Great Tattoo place, great location and cool crew! Ryan was a cool guy and did a great job!
Bruce W. Brackett
12 Nov 2017
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My friend came in from Montana for a few days and was really wanting to get something special. Simone was the sweetest guy and gave my friend exactly what she wanted. It was even better! Two beautif... Read More
My friend came in from Montana for a few days and was really wanting to get something special. Simone was the sweetest guy and gave my friend exactly what she wanted. It was even better! Two beautiful eyes on each wrist! Thank you for all the great work! Read Less
Rivera Luz
29 Oct 2017
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Great service , awesome artists! Love from Colombia
Dan G.
24 Sep 2017
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Came in for an overhaul on a finger tattoo and had a great experience my first time in the shop. Lorenzo made what was originally a spur of the moment whim into something big and cool and totally wort... Read More
Came in for an overhaul on a finger tattoo and had a great experience my first time in the shop. Lorenzo made what was originally a spur of the moment whim into something big and cool and totally worthwhile. I can't stop looking at it! I'm definitely coming back soon. Read Less
Kennedy Slavicek
7 Sep 2017
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I took a trip to NYC and wanted to get a tattoo while I was there. This place looked cool and had good reviews so I went. They were super nice and took my walk in right when I came in. Love my tattoo ... Read More
I took a trip to NYC and wanted to get a tattoo while I was there. This place looked cool and had good reviews so I went. They were super nice and took my walk in right when I came in. Love my tattoo :) I will be coming back! Read Less
Nadia A.
29 Jul 2017
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I got a tattoo done today by Jordan and I'm so in love with it. He took the time to sketch it out for me and listened to all my ideas and made something original and the tat came out amazing. Definite... Read More
I got a tattoo done today by Jordan and I'm so in love with it. He took the time to sketch it out for me and listened to all my ideas and made something original and the tat came out amazing. Definitely recommend this place! Read Less
Laurel Delany
19 Jul 2017
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Wonderful artists, clean, friendly, professional environment. Beautiful flash on the walls.
James Pier
24 Jun 2017
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I have been getting Tattooed at Fun City since 2006. Big Steve is hands down the slickest, most notably talented artist in NYC. Versatile in his artistry, from grey wash, to portrait, cover ups, full ... Read More
I have been getting Tattooed at Fun City since 2006. Big Steve is hands down the slickest, most notably talented artist in NYC. Versatile in his artistry, from grey wash, to portrait, cover ups, full color, traditional and flawess scripting, you will never be disappointed with a tattoo from Steve. Read Less
Laurence Guenoun
20 Jun 2017
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Big Steve is an incredible artist.
Lily Laughs
7 Jun 2017
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Awesome service from beginning to end! When making my appointment they answered all my questions and concerns, putting me at ease. Environment was friendly and clean the staff wonder ful. Got an octop... Read More
Awesome service from beginning to end! When making my appointment they answered all my questions and concerns, putting me at ease. Environment was friendly and clean the staff wonder ful. Got an octopus done for my birthday and it's even better than I envisioned!!! Thank you!! Definitely worth my money. Read Less
Frank W.
24 May 2017
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I had a tattoo today and could not be happier. I went in and spoke with Gena and Perry about a design idea and they thought that Will would be the best person to assign to me. Will is an outstandi... Read More
I had a tattoo today and could not be happier. I went in and spoke with Gena and Perry about a design idea and they thought that Will would be the best person to assign to me. Will is an outstanding artist with great patience and fantastic talent. He will discuss an idea with you and develop it into something you'll truly enjoy.In all, everyone at the store is helpful, full of ideas, willing to help and most reassuring. I am really, really happy with the service I got. I would have no hesitation in recommending Fun City to anyone I know. My tattoo looks great!!!Thank you team - you are #1 !!! Read Less
Jonathan Witelson
18 Apr 2017
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Too pricy and bad service. A tattoo is something that is long term... So it is important to feel like you made the right choice. For these guys..they made me feel like it's the same as giving me a ba... Read More
Too pricy and bad service. A tattoo is something that is long term... So it is important to feel like you made the right choice. For these guys..they made me feel like it's the same as giving me a bad haircut. Also very expensive and only cash...so you have to go to nearby ATM. Why not tell that befor you start?? Just another example of bad service. I will correct my tattoo somewhere else. Read Less
Kelsey O.
10 Mar 2017
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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 thi... 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 Less
Sylvia Jones-Bklyn
16 Feb 2017
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Got my last tattoo here..the peps here are awesome
Elizabeth Hale
13 Feb 2017
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Simone made this experience quick, (almost) painless and does beautiful & clean work. So happy. Thanks fellas!
Coffy Black
8 Feb 2017
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I lost my little brother last week. Me and my 2 siblings came to Fun City to get something special representing our union as a family. Simone Sorbi created and gave us all a unique design. He is a cle... Read More
I lost my little brother last week. Me and my 2 siblings came to Fun City to get something special representing our union as a family. Simone Sorbi created and gave us all a unique design. He is a clean, professional, fast and skilled artist. I will be coming back to NY for more work. We all love our tatts. The shop is great! Read Less
John Quick
31 Oct 2016
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Really great tattoo shop. The owner is the man as well. Very personable and knows his stuff.
Zach Hardy
24 Oct 2016
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This was my 2nd tattoo; the first I received in Mexico City and while it isn't bad I did lose some ink and determined I'd do a better job seeking out a good studio. I was visiting in NYC and determine... Read More
This was my 2nd tattoo; the first I received in Mexico City and while it isn't bad I did lose some ink and determined I'd do a better job seeking out a good studio. I was visiting in NYC and determined with my friend that we wanted to spontaneously go get inked. We were in the Village and saw they had high reviews, called to make an appointment, and was told that it was a slow day and to just come in. Indeed they started working with us immediately and our artist Simone promptly got to making our stencils. My friend went first and then I followed a few minutes later. All in all we were in and out the door in about 1.5 hrs. I can tell this new tattoo will have a richer deeper black and am impressed of the detail he captured (I got a tree with branches and leaves about the size of a drink coaster) for a small sized piece. I would definitely go back!! 140 plus tip seemed reasonable.
My only annoyance is the cash-only policy. This of course is a problem all over NYC but when your shop has a 100 minimum (pretty standard from what I understand) and one could really be paying hundreds for new ink it just seems like bad service to send customers out to the corner ATM to make 1, 2, or even 3 withdraws to pay up. Read Less
Janie-Lee Brown
11 Oct 2016
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Clean, fast, very talented, great company too. Would definitely recommend & return, I love my piece✨
Kathryn Garza
4 Aug 2016
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Lorenzo did a beautiful job on my custom design wish. But wish he had a fucking spell check in his needle. Misspelled word!! This was very important to me but he didn't take the time. After some tears... Read More
Lorenzo did a beautiful job on my custom design wish. But wish he had a fucking spell check in his needle. Misspelled word!! This was very important to me but he didn't take the time. After some tears and phone calls I have a hopeful plan. Feeling better in my own research. This was my first, and one and only. Lorenzo didn't exactly care. Now I've paid for it. Gonna make it right in Ann Arbor. Read Less
Wayne B.
4 Jun 2016
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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 appoi... 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 Less
Angela D'Agata
3 Apr 2016
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The artists there are so friendly and charismatic. They made me and my friend feel comfortable right away. They were quick and easy to work with, being sure to interpret exactly what we had in mind an... Read More
The artists there are so friendly and charismatic. They made me and my friend feel comfortable right away. They were quick and easy to work with, being sure to interpret exactly what we had in mind and listening to our every request. They did a lovely job and if I ever get another - it will be at Fun City for sure!! Read Less
Kiran Rajagopalan
7 Dec 2015
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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 olde... 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 Less
Darcy Wyness
26 Sep 2015
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Great group of guys at the shop and Steve did a awesome job with my tattoo. Would go back any day for more work if I lived in NYC. Maybe another one next year.
Ashley Marie Kent
16 Mar 2015
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Could've been a better out turn of the tattoos my mother and I got. Mine isn't bad looks nice, but my moms isn't colored in all the way and her lines aren't all that straight. Kinda disappointed our m... Read More
Could've been a better out turn of the tattoos my mother and I got. Mine isn't bad looks nice, but my moms isn't colored in all the way and her lines aren't all that straight. Kinda disappointed our matching tattoos aren't really matching at all. Read Less
Yumi Motai
20 Apr 2014
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Been going back to this place for 4 years. Everyone is cool and nice, and the artist John never disappoints me with his work. I receive many complements from friends and random strangers. Can't wai... Read More
Been going back to this place for 4 years. Everyone is cool and nice, and the artist John never disappoints me with his work. I receive many complements from friends and random strangers. Can't wait to go back there again! Read Less