I've gotten 2 tattoos from both Jason Ochoa and Ryan Mettz. Both are friendly, very talented, and reasonably priced. Ambience is like a traditional tattoo shop there's flash all over the walls. They don't play any aggressive music or anything that made me uncomfortable. If you're looking for an interesting tattoo inspired by the American traditional style this is the best place in Greenpoint. read more

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Had a appointment with Nash Hogan. He is a true artist and a great tattoo artist. This was my first time going to him, but I'll definitely be back again. I really value when artists can draw something original *based on* reference images and not just *rely on* collaging reference images together and copy-pasting from font banks. The shop itself was really considerate and nice to customers, including myself. The price quoted was very decent. Will be back. read more

Greenpoint Tattoo - Healed crane by Nash Hogan, about 3 months later. - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not my first tattoo but you know when sometimes you need to just scratch that tattoo itch? That's what I've been going through. So I did my research and came across GTC (my old tattoo artist is no longer available but it worked out- keep reading!) I want to say that I've never been happier with the outcome of a tattoo. Seriously. I have 6. I wanted a small 'breathe' on my forearm by my elbow. Jason was my tattoo artist & can I just say that he was absolutely incredible?! He was so immaculate, thorough & patient and made sure that I was okay with the placement, font size & etc. I understand this is something they are supposed to do but he made me feel so at ease & comfortable. I was also asking him questions about tattoos that I've gotten done in the past & he was so helpful and offered the best advice possible! Felt like he was my tattoo therapist, lol. I meaannnn come on, why should he answer questions about tatttoos that I've gotten done moths or years ago from different people? It was REALLY quite a pleasant appointment. Also, I would like to state that I had called on Friday Jan 8th and they'd mentioned that it would be easier to set up a same day appointment. It was so easy and they were so so lovely. Moving forward, GTC is going to be my go to tattoo shop & I would HIGHLY recommend everyone to go there!! Seriously!! The besttttt. I'm big on vibes & I loved their energy. Thank you guys! read more

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I have had a few tattoos at Greenpoint Tattoo and I love them all. I have always had a great experience. They nailed it, it is exactly what I was hoping for! read more

Greenpoint Tattoo - They nailed it, it is exactly what I was hoping for! - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to Greenpoint Tattoo in mid April to see Preston. Love the style and beauty of his work. I went for a Naruto and Sasuke piece on my leg and wasn't disappointed. Preston was able to work with me to find the best placement for the tattoo as well as discussing the possibilities for for future placements. I had great conversation while being tattooed with others in the shop as well. I believe pricing was fair as well from the quality, size, and time it took to complete the tattoo. read more

Greenpoint Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

AMAZING!! Everyone was super nice! My tattoo was done by Jeff and I could not be happier. He took my design and put his own spin on it and made the tattoo even more beautiful than I thought it could be. Even turning the design on a slight angle made a world of difference. He listened to my concerns and offered his advice. And kept checking to make sure I was comfortable. It was the best experience I've had getting a tattoo. (This was my 4th) I highly recommend this place and go to Jeff!! He's amazing! read more

Greenpoint Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was tattooed here for my first time by Ryan Mettz, though I've been tattooed before by Matt Bivetto at his previous shop. I chose to look at Greenpoint Tattoo because many of the artists there have a strong traditional style and it was perfect for the filler I wanted. Ryan was professional, fast, and the tattoo came out even better than expected. Even for such a small project, Ryan put a lot of thought into the design. One great thing about this shop is that they are an actual high quality shop that takes walk ins -- a rarity amongst the better artists of NYC, which I do appreciate for smaller filler projects that I don't want to book months or even years in advance. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Awesome. Jason Ochoa dialed in and hooked up my tat beyond my expectations. I found my shop. Right in my hood. read more

Greenpoint Tattoo - Voyager 1 Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is not for Greenpoint Tattoo as a shop. In fact my interaction with the one employee during my visit was great. My issue is with the artist I was ignored by for over two hours. Rene Gibson aka Paradise has to be doing really well. He has amassed a huge social media following for his work. Unfortunately that following has made him indifferent to customers. I'll make a very long story short. I live in Austin, Texas and was tattooed by Rene on his first visit to the city last year. I was planning a trip to New York and decided to get another piece done while I was in the city. Schedule appointment. Pay $100 deposit. Show up 12 minutes early for my 1:00 appointment. Initially I was told Rene was running a little behind (not by Rene directly he actually never spoke a word to me.) I figured I'd stick around assuming the 3 women being tattooed when I arrived were almost done and I'd be in the chair shortly. Shortly after the group finishes I'm informed there's actually one other person before me. Wait? What??? Why schedule appointments? Still I decided to stick it out. Meanwhile Rene has not said a word to me about the delay. No "hey man thanks for your patience" or "Bear with me, i'm A little backed up." At 3:15 (two hours 15 minutes past my appointment) I decide to call it. Yes I lost my $100 deposit but, I saved $240 plus tip I would have spent on the 3 inch filler below my left elbow I was going to be charged. Everyone's time is valuable Rene. Do better. read more

Just got another great tattoo from Franco Maldonado, this time here at Greenpoint Tattoo Company. I knew I could expect a great design and tattoo from Franco, but this was my first visit to this shop and I had a really great experience. This was a pretty large tattoo, so we split it up to two sessions. On both visits, the other artists were relaxed, friendly and it seems they all respect each other's work. Real nice place and they get bonus points because no one laughed at me when I fell and busted my ass coming upstairs from the bathroom. Apparently, being tattooed for three hours has negative effect on my already clumsy person. Looking forward to future visits to this place. read more

I never write reviews- this is my first time writing one but I felt like I had to. They hella overcharged me so I was expecting the tattoo to at least be good, the ink spread because the needle they used was way too thick and the image is so uneven that it just looks like a blurry blob. Really upset that I paid an absolutely ridiculous amount of money for this trash to be stuck on my body forever. read more

This place was amazing! The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable and kept me and the other clients calm the entire time. They even had the cutest dog running around the shop too. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get a new tattoo. read more

I went here for two small tattoos - a wrench on my finger and script on my inner bicep, both black. I called in the morning to ask about walk-ins and they said they'd have time after 4:00. We arrived around 5:00 and I lucked out, because the shop owner, John, was available. I can't speak to John's artistry because what I wanted was so simple, but both tattoos were complete within a half hour and the linework is solid. He and the other artists were friendly which was refreshing because most tattoo artists I've encountered have been obnoxious assholes. They played good music and the artwork on the walls was interesting. My personal standard for tattoo shops is the bathroom - if you can't be bothered to keep your bathroom clean why should I trust you to tattoo me? I'm happy to say Green Point Tattoo passed in this regard. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because it wasn't quite as organized as I'd like and I didn't see any innovative work. I appreciate traditional/new school/old school but I dig it when artists aren't afraid to explore, especially with all the incredible things happening out there (hyper realism, biomechanical, 3D, watercolor, etc). It'd be cool to see more variety from artists who are obviously talented. Then again, who am I to tell an artist what to do? If you want something in their style (or just something transcribed, like what I got), they are a fantastic choice. Price was beyond reasonable - $120 before tip for both pieces. FYI: Cash only! There's a bank down the street of you forget. read more

My second time at the shop today, I went in the past to get tattood by Chuck D. His work is great and personality rules. He was really nice and fun. We had great convo and his work was amazing. The shop has a excellent lineup of talent including the owner, Hillary and Chuck D. All produce top notch work. However there are a couple of newer faces to the shop who all are talents, like Jason Ocha, Dan Nelson, and Franco Moldanado (who tattooed my lady and me today.) Franco is a really awesome guy and his work is amazing. He did a great piece on my girlfriends forearm and charged a really good price for the size and work of the tattoo. I had a great time talking with him about my work and tattoos in general. I decided since he was fast a finished her tattoo soon to get one of his flash originals on me since I loved the image. He fit me in perfectly, and I really appreciated it. All around great experience and I will surely return for more pieces from Franco and Chuck, as well as new appointments with Dan and Jason. One of the best shops I have been to, for sure. read more

Came in here on a whim to get a Simpsons tattoo with a friend of mine. These guys are friendly and top notch artists. Pretty fair prices and plenty of hilarious VICE magazines sitting around to read while you wait. CASH ONLY. read more

Been going here for years and getting tattooed by various people there. John's in the middle of a huge piece on me and it's coming out great. I always recommend this shop to people, great shop with a good vibe. read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Greenpoint Tattoo. They really know how to assemble a great group of guys who care deeply about their craft. I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by Jason Ochoa and he was very kind and serious about his work. It is well worth the money because my stiletto tattoo is absolutely flawless. It is exactly what I pictured. Thank you guys! Can't wait to come back! read more

Greenpoint Tattoo is totally solid. I had two tattoos done by Chuck D. For the first one, he told me it would take a couple hours and quoted me a certain price. However, the tattoo ended up taking longer than we expected. Since they have a $200 per hour rate, this tattoo would have cost way more than I anticipated. But Chuck being the rad dude he is, told me that he would only charge me what he quoted me. The next day he did another little tattoo on me. I'm happy with both of them. All the guys (and HIlary) do awesome stuff and have different styles from each other. Greenpoint is a great shop and everybody has a relaxed and respectful attitude. Everyone is friendly and willing to talk. In my humble opinion, going here is a much more chill and fun experience than going to some other shops in Brooklyn that do similar work. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Me and My 2 friends all got tattoos here. We had done some research and when we came by we all got appointment right away. They were really cool and the studio was so nice and clean. I recommend this tattoo shop they sure know what they are doing. read more

Great shop, just off the main drag with a great little lunch spot across the street. Everyone is super cool in this shop, I've only seen Chuck D for tats but John and Hillary and crew are very nice and chill. Oh yeah, they'll also do awesome work on your tattoo. Go here and get tattooed. read more

John Reardon is the sweetest guy! We asked to do a charity event through the shop and he was so completely wonderful and generous. I'm about to make an appointment for a tattoo, so I'll be back here with a review of the tattoo skills soon! read more

This place is amazing!!! I called a couple times prior to making an appointment for my first tattoo. Keith & Hillary were both kind to answer all my questions. I was super nervous because I didn't know what to expect, but as soon as I opened the door my fear disappeared. It's a very nice and clean shop with lots of light and the atmosphere is great. Chuck D. was incredible, he listened, asked questions and gave me some advice. I got a Bible verse reference inside my left wrist. It didn't hurt and it was pretty fast. Chuck D. was gentle, and I will definitely go back as soon as I am ready for a 2nd tattoo. I highly recommend this place! read more

My boyfriend had some work done by Hilary today. She was extremely nice and did a fantastic job. He had gone into a couple other local shops and said the atmosphere and mood of Greenpoint Tattoo was much more welcoming than the others. He walked in and was seated almost immediately without a reservation. Highly recommended. read more

Great tattoo shop. I've worked with Chuck D a couple times on some pieces but the staff as a whole is incredibly friendly, professional and welcoming. It's a beautiful, clean shop that's even just a great place to hang out if you're in the area. If you're looking for an excellent tattoo especially flash/classic style, Greenpoint is the shop to hit up. read more

I used to have this terrible tattoo on my upper arm that looked like something I got at burning man in the 90s. I had wanted to get it covered for years, but didn't really know what I could do that would both cover it and look good. John helped me out with suggestions on what type of things would work best and then came up with a design based on my feedback. The end result was an awesome cover-up (that doesn't look like a cover-up). I'll definitely go back to him for any future tattoo needs. read more

Out of the blue I decided to get my first new tattoo in 15 years. A friend had recently been to Greenpoint Tattoo and highly recommended it as do I. I was able to get an appointment same day. Dan was great to work with. He gave me direction to narrow down the look and font for my script tattoo, and he was patient even while I wavered on the exact placement. Price was reasonable as well. I'd highly recommend the shop to both tattoo veterans and virgins. (Also, don't let the trip from Manhattan stop you... yes, it's two transfers, but total travel time is pretty short). read more

Great artist owned shop! Everyone here is laid back and super cool. Jason Ochoa gave my a pair of swallows on my chest and they came out awesome. Cash only place (like it should be!) and very reasonable. they do mostly American classic! Definitely worth getting inked here! read more

What a great place! My husband and I both got fabulous tattoos from Matt Bivetto. Matt was amazing and Greenpoint tattoo was comfortable, cozy and inviting. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Got my first tattoo (sinister looking whale) from Chuck Donoghue on Friday the 13th at close to midnight. I think I was his last tattoo after a long ass day. He did an awesome job, it's now fully healed and looks great. Beyond that - Chuck's patience was amazing. I almost passed out towards the end of the tattoo and he saw it coming from a mile away, got me a soda, chilled me out, and then finished up. I never felt rushed or like a dick, although that effectively was what I was (it was close to midnight and he had been working all day). Had it been me in his position, I would not have had anywhere close to that level of patience and professionalism. My buddy got a tattoo from another one of the guys (unsure of name), and he was so happy he's going back for a bigger one soon (his 12th tat I believe, so he is a far better judge of quality than I). Overall, couldn't have been a better experience, for the noob or for my buddy who's gotten tattoos all over NYC. read more

My sister and I went into the shop to get a tattoo to raise funds for the Brooklyn food bank. We were tattooed by Chuck D. and keep going back. Chuck is extremely talented and the friendliest person I've ever met in New York. You can definitely trust Chuck to give you a tattoo better than you originally expected. The overall atmosphere of the shop is very welcoming and the walls are covered with flash sheets from all the artists at the shop. CHUCK IS THE DOPEST! I really love this shop. read more

This is probably the best shop I have been to and I will definitely return. I had a piece done this weekend by John Reardon, and it turned out better than I could have anticipated. From the minute I made the appointment/ paid the deposit a few weeks in advance, he was super helpful and able to help integrate my ideas and make changes. The space is comfortable, with good music on vinyl and great light. They aren't pushy, but will definitely give insight regarding good tattoo aesthetic. Overall, I definitely recommend this shop. read more

Been tattooed here a few times and the work has been top notch. I have gotten multiple pieces by John Reardon and Hilary Fisher White and they have all been great tattoos. I really appreciate the laid back atmosphere. I have never felt "not cool enough" going in there. Will be going back again. read more

Chuck Donaghue has worked with me on the design and execution of a sleeve for my right arm and he's been the perfect tattoo artist for me. He's had great, helpful suggestions and turned my basic idea into a work of art that I'm proud to wear permanently. I think the relationship between the client and tattoo artist is a very particular one and I'm not saying this shop would be perfect for everyone but it's been perfect for me and I have a hard time understanding how anyone could really knock the skill, friendliness and professionalism of the people who work there. read more

John Reardon runs a great shop. Started getting tattooed by him 6 years ago and I will keep going back. John, Chuck or Jason will give you a tattoo that surpasses your expectations while simultaneously charming you with their personalities, musical taste, good looks, etc. read more

Got a tattoo here a few hours ago. Clean. Friendly. Awesome. Fast. I said I'd never join yelp. Just did to tell these guys I'll be back. Thanks. read more

I now have gotten seven tattoos from Chuck, and I'm just having him do my entire left sleeve. He gives you a free tattoo after 10 so even if he wasn't the nicest dude ever/amazing tattooer I'd still be copping tats from him. In addition to the aforementioned tattoos, I have also gotten a rad looking skull with a dagger and drops of blood, an incredible rendition of Pharoah's Horses in which Chuck made every horse slightly different from the other, a ridiculously clean lady head (a friend of mine told me she looks like she would be hot if she was a real person) and last but not least a panther/snake battle royale that is a HUGE cover up. The battle royale is a huge testament to Chuck's skill, I can't even tell you what a mess the tattoo that is now underneath it was. When I was young and ignorant to how tattoos worked I wanted a tattoo inspired by the Birthday Party song "Release the Bats." Nick Cave is my idol so I told the tattoer to do something like a cave with bats flying out of the cave and the words "Release the Bats" underneath it. The guy (a Tucson-based artist) basically just made a blob of black and drew bird outlines around it. I was too timid to say anything, what did I know, y'know? Terrible idea on my part, and terrible execution on the artist's part. Chuck was visibly flabbergasted with this task that I had given to him. I thought a panther might work, but he knew a panther wouldn't get all of it. He figured it out though, wrapping a snake around the panther and then finally adding some clouds to cover every last bit of that shit tattoo! What was a terrible looking and honestly embarrassing tattoo was covered up with what is now my favorite tattoo! I love all the tattoos I have gotten from Chuck, but I plan to get a tattoo from every artist at this shop once he finishes my sleeve. Just such a rad shop with such good people that I can't help but gush. They treat people with no clue about tattoos as well as they do people covered in amazing work, which is sometimes a rarity in this culture. High quality work with attention to customer service, other shops should take note! read more

Extremely great place..weren't able to take me the day of the appointment so Chuck(one of the awesome tattoo artists there) took me the next morning and did an amazing job read more

I went to a guy named Matt. I love my tattoo but I wasn't even in the chair for more than a hour 50 minutes tops and he charged me $250. (Keep in mind my apt was for 1pm, I didn't get in the chair til 2pm because he decided to take a 30 min lunch break 20 mins sketching which is obviously fine). So with that being said I was hoping he would take a few dollars off.. $250 really?? I've gotten plenty of tattoos and this is by far my most expensive and not even my biggest. After I left I felt nothing but taken for granted because I was a female who showed up alone. I was very unhappy about the price but I didn't want to cause a scene. Long story short: customers should leave happy not disappointed & feel like they got taken advantage of. I'm a concierge at a hotel & ppl are always asking about my tattoos & and I always mention Greenpoint. I will never mention Greenpoint again. read more

I've been going to Greenpoint Tattoo since summer of last year (Hillary Fisher White, who has done a shit ton of my tattoos, moved there about then). It is an awesome space, bright and open, the antithesis of so many shops. John Reardon is a cool dude and an awesome tattooist, and the fact that I followed Hillary there speaks for itself. If you want to go to a shop that is cheerful and airy, with lots of cool old school flash on the walls, great tattooists and a super helpful staff, go to Greenpoint Tattoo. Five stars, hands down. read more

I really had high hopes for this place after all the great reviews. Now this bad review is based on my experience with one artist. The other artist at this shop are extremely professional and talented. I came in based on a recommendation from a co-worker who got a really nice piece on his leg. I came in because I wanted a polynesian half sleeve done. I was told Matt Bivetto was the artist I needed to see. I saw his work on Instagram and saw a polynesian piece he was working on. I spoke with him and he was certain he was going to be able to give me a great tattoo within my $1000 budget. I left a deposit and he traces my arm on a large sheet. I came in for my appointment on the date that I was given, Matt felt it was better to free style the whole thing. Now mind you my budget was $1000. Matt took three hours and charged me $600 to draw and outline the outside of my arm. I come back after it was healed and had a discussion with Matt based on the $600 I was charged I was hit with the it's $200 a hour, so I was charged $600 for Matt to draw and outline? So again we have to go over what was originally spoken. My budget is $1000 I am now in $1100 for a incomplete tattoo in which only the outside of the tattoo is shaded in. I can't argue with him cause all I'm getting is the run around. I spoke with someone at the shop and nothing can be done my discussion has to be with the Artist. I was completely taken a fool and ripped off. Save your money and don't waste your time with Matt. read more