This place is ridiculous. Only reason it gets a star is because the manager at the front desk is actually a cool, easy going dude. Who deserves better in regards to speaking for a unprofessional owner. I booked a appointment Dec.11th 2017, on my birthday and left a $100 to get a tattoo by the owner Kris Patay. She's a amazing tattoo artist but horrible with time management and service. Very unprofessional. My appointment was set for July,17. I got their thinking I'll be tattooed that day. But only a stencil of the tattoo was designed and we set for another week to come back. When coming back after waiting nearly 8 months and paying the deposit. She wasn't there. And was given a bogus story on why she wasn't there. I was told she had her car broken into and also Johan's car (another tattoo artist at the location) was broken into. When I was inside the establishment. Johan was tattooing with a smile in his face like nothing had happened. And she wasn't there. They said she was at the precinct furthering the investigation toward her car matters. I believed it and dealt with it but after hours of waiting I got no call back. A burglary doesn't take a full day at the precinct, police literally try their best to rush you out after getting what they need. I felt it was a lie since Johan was fine and actually working. After a week they now tell me she had family court to go to, that also doesn't take a full day. I felt as if you want a $100 deposit but if I don't show you'll take my money. But on my watch I got to deal with your excuses? I lost time out of work and traveling to and from the tattoo shop with Uber. The shop is managed by a very very cool guy but the owner is a complete fool and unrealistic for expecting deposits when she doesn't deliver. Now I was told to wait another week. The whole time I got no explanation from the owner at all. I was very cool and lenient to the point it was embarrassing. Every time I would leave work with a smile on my face to say I'm a get a tattoo I'll come back with nothing. I'd literally would be made fun of for even dealing with The Art House Tattoo. Now 3 weeks later I go back the manager tells me she has the flu. Mind you it's the summer time. Very fishy and seems surreal. Now I was told I can get fit soon, I got a call back and was told a final date before I requested my refund for my deposit. I was giving them a final shot. Then I get a call right before I get there after leaving work. Told she couldn't come in because she was still sick. My whole thoughts the whole time was. If I had a deposit down since December, 11th, 2018 why would I have to wait for something to clear up? Push back someone who didnt make a deposit long enough and make me a priority. The whole business is a circus and they are lucky I didn't take them to small claims court over losing time out my day. They expect to take your money if you don't show for your appointment but don't tell you information regarding your appointment soon enough. I'm 31 I work as well. I can't lose money out my work week, I have bills as well. The whole experience was just horrible. Save your money and don't bring your business here at all. I attached a picture of proof of my deposit to show this is not a fake review. Very real. And get upset if you want to, learn to run a legit business quit taking deposits if you can't deliver. Very poor management regarding the owner. She doesn't deserve the good manager she has, it's not his fault she seeks excuses any chance she gets. Read Less

Came in over a month ago to get an underbust tattoo which came out fine. My issue with this place is that they have no booths so there is no real privacy. They tried to accommodate that by using one of those door dividers which would've been okay except the male manager suddenly had a zillion reasons to be back there where as he had none before with all the other clients. I say this truthfully because I waited for quite some time before I was able to get my tattoo done. He stayed at the front desk the whole time, once it was time for me to get my tattoo done where I was fully exposed he sat in the back to talk. He asked my artist of he needed anything while standing right over me and giggling and then made comments like she's cold everyone. The only other woman in the shop was the owner. I just wanted to get my tattoo and be done because it was such an uncomfortable experience. I know it's a tattoo parlor so and I was fine being exposed to my artist obviously but for the manager who isn't and artist and had no reason to be back there it didn't feel right. He wasn't assisting in anyway and on a few occasions he had his phone out and was clearly recording something which made me feel really anxious. Yes the work was fine but I could've went elsewhere and gotten the same thing with a better experience. I'm shocked that the female owner doesn't have a friggin clue on how to handle something like this in her business.P.S.  The only way to get a tattoo at this place is to walk in. Their constantly rescheduling or canceling appointments the day of. I actually watched people who had appointments walk and  get rescheduled because the artists just decide they don't want to show up for work. While my tattoo came out well drawn it still isn't specifically what I asked my artist to do which wasn't hard at all.  He showed up several hours late and had horrid breath. Read Less

Called, they squeezed me in. I was getting my third year of being in remission from cancer heart. I explained how it was important and so they got me in with just 1 hour notice. Many thanks. (They also did my second year one, let's hope I get to keep coming back every year) Read Less

"COURTESY" to the owner of the shop they need to look up the definition. I was considering using them for my first tattoo, but was waiting to see how my sister in law's tattoo would come out first. However, her tattoo never happened because they cancelled on her the day of the appointment, which she had booked a month in advance. Now, I know things happen however as we live just a few minutes away from the shop and pass by there daily, when they TEXTED her to cancel b/c the shop would be closed due to "no heat" we just so happened to pass by that night and saw that there was in fact people there, tattooing. She was also told that they would be rescheduling the same day or the day after, and she never got a call, so we decided to go get the deposit back. When we got there, we received no apology, no attempt to reschedule, nothing.It was clear that they did not care about our business at all, due to their attitude it was a no brainer to go somewhere else. Read Less

Awesome place with great artist. They draw up what ever you want tattooed and it's all original. Don't waste your time going to other places. Dave was amazing and I am scheduling an appointment to get sleeved. Read Less

I love the tattoos my daughter and I received. Dave was gentle with Rose (her first tattoo). Very clean and professional. Will definitely recommend to friends and will, of course, be returning for my next one! Thank you Dave! Read Less

Great work, everyone is very personable especially Kris Patsy ( shop owner and tattoo artist). I went here after going to several shops and I haven't left. I've gotten several tattoos here now and brought many family and friends.Read Less

From the artists to the atmosphere, this place is AMAZING! I told Kris 3 things that I wanted, but to run with it and make it hers. She has an eye for detail, from line work to shading to everything is incredible (sleeve in progress). I booked in November and had one cancellation a few weeks in advance which is understandable, we are all human and things come up. I'd give The Art House Tattoo 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend checking them out!!! Read Less

I can't see myself going to any other artist after going to Kris! She did the tattoo of my cat and I literally feel like she brought him back to life. She puts her passion into the art she does. I'm glad I have to wait months between appointments otherwise I'm pretty sure I'd go broke in tattoos and have my whole body covered. Went in today and I had a tattoo I needed covered or changed because I couldn't look at it anymore and she literally made me fall in love with it because she worked a miracle. I already set up my next 2 appointments. Love going there love the atmosphere. Read Less

I'm going to be as unbiased as possible even though this shop does not deserve that courtesy. Potential clients should be informed of how unprofessional this shop is. specifically the owner, Kris, who Is also the artist I was working with. I made an appointment in October 2016 to get a second piece done by kris and put down 100 dollar deposit for march 7th 2017. I didn't mind that I had to wait 6 months for an appointment. The day of my appointment which was scheduled for 5...Continue Reading Read Less

I'm going to be as unbiased as possible even though this shop does not deserve that courtesy. Potential clients should be informed of how unprofessional this shop is. specifically the owner, Kris, who Is also the artist I was working with. I made an appointment in October 2016 to get a second piece done by kris and put down 100 dollar deposit for march 7th 2017. I didn't mind that I had to wait 6 months for an appointment. The day of my appointment which was scheduled for 5pm I receive a phone call by the shop at 440pm while I was on my way, informing me they had to reschedule because kris became sick the day prior. It would have been more appropriate for an earlier notice, but I respectfully accepted the outcome. The person on the phone told me the manager of the shop forgot to call me to cancel the appointment. He said he would call me later that day or tomorrow to set up a new date. Although I found this impressively amateur to forget about a client, I said thank you, turned around and went back home. A day passes by and I call the shop since they didn't call me. Same person picked up and said the manager  would call me within a week to set up a new appointment. Dissatisfied yet again I said thank you. A week goes by, no call. I reach out to them and the manager picks up the phone. He said there was a list and they were moving people around and he would call me in a few days. A week goes by, no call. I call them back and someone else picks up the phone. I tell him I'm leaving for vacation in a week and want to get the tattoo before I leave. He told me it wouldn't be a problem and someone would call me soon. A week goes by, no call.  I go away on vacation for the next week, which at this point makes it ONE MONTH total, and STILL no call to reschedule. I take the time out of my day and drive to the shop. The guy at the front desk starts looking through Kris' schedule, walks to the back and talks to her. He returns and offers April 19th at 7 pm. I accept the appointment enthusiastically, although I found it odd that the owner, who's also my artist, didn't speak to me personally and extend an apology for the multiple delays and lack of communication. A week and a half goes by, and my scheduled appointment for April 19th at 7pm (today) has arrived.  I'm 10 minutes away from the shop and I receive a phone call I had a feeling I was going to get. The call from the shop, the person calling me was the same guy who rescheduled me a week and a half before and tells me he's going to have to reschedule me again.  His reason and I quote " Kris left early."  I bite my tongue, and I tell him I'm just a few minutes away and all I want is my deposit back, which had been given to them in October 2016.  I get to the shop, no apology, no explanation of what happened, which I believe I deserve, nothing at all. He gives me my deposit back and I drive home immediately.I have never been so disrespected and disregarded by anyone. I hope you think twice before you try to make an appointment with this shop. They have talented artists, but severely lack any compassion for their clients. I feel ashamed that I have told people to go there and have even had a friend get work done by them. Never again. Completely incompetent, amateur establishment. Read Less

Amazing!  They took a design I wanted and did a perfect job on it after talking through the ins and outs of the size I wanted. Fit me in according to my schedule and stayed well past closing time to finish the job. Can not beat them on price either. I paid what I expected to pay for one tattoo for the pair that they did at the same sitting. Highly recommended on price and more importantly quality!!  I am just planning what I want done next and will go back there for sure. Read Less

Love this place! If you want your first tattoo, need a touch-up, or an artist to cover-up another Tattoo, the Art House is the place to go. The artist are amazing , friendly , and creative. Their work is better than I'll most if not all, in the 5 boroughs and Long Island. Read Less

The atmosphere is gorgeous. Can't tell it's a tattoo shop from the outside. They don't have books and seem to focus mainly on customized tattoos. If you have a small simple design in mind you might not want to go here. Reception was condescending when booking and when paying. With that said the artist was very nice, awesome with showing placement. Very knowledgeable, creative and this was the least painful tat I've ever gotten. Only downside was reception and the hour and a half wait time for an appointment booked a week in advanced.Read Less

Let me FIRST start off by saying Kris is not a Tattooist-- SHE IS AN ARTIST! The ability she possesses in just drawing is unbelievable. There is a reason why she is booked up 4 months in advance. She can take anything and make it a masterpiece. Big or small. attention to detail. very precise. Her drawings have life in them. LOVE LOVE getting tattooed by her, even if it's something small... to something big. She still puts in the same amount of effort into ANYTHING she does. 3 words. SHE. IS. AWESOME. !! Read Less

Love love love this tattoo shop! The people are super friendly and extremely professional. My artist was Bonnie and she was absolutely amazing! Can't wait for my next session and will recommend this place to everyone! Read Less

Absolutely love my tattoo kris is incredibly talented and has an eye for figureing out exactly what your looking for I'm so glad my wife and I found her at the convention where she was extremely accommodating she stayed later then she was supposed to finish my wife's tattoo..also would like to mention the level and cleanliness and professionalism displayed by both her and her staff is top notch thanks and Kris for the incredible tattoos and all around experience Read Less

If anyone has any questions regarding the high quality of work this shop produces, just look at their portfolio. Anyone who disses them with illiterate, derogatory posts obviously has a different agenda and has no business writing that garbage on here. And please let me be clear I have not gotten ink from this shop nor do I know any of the owners however after looking at their portfolio I see this is a top-quality shop. Read Less

I visited the shop back in March and had a small tattoo on my wrist. The shop was clean and organized. The staff was courteous and helpful. Kris helped me refine my design and my tattoo came out amazing. Can't wait to go back and have another done. Read Less