This shop has been my go to tattoo parlor. I have recommended my friends and family here and they have always left happy with the work Ray does. The shop is very spacious and clean and welcoming. There is usually an awesome playlist sounding in the background. Ray is very professional and makes the whole tattoo experience worthwhile. He works with you to find exactly what you are looking for and incorporates his ideas as well. During my whole tattoo process, he made me feel comfortable and almost made me forget about the pain. His work is pristine; his line work and shading is impeccable. I always receive compliments from the tattoos I have gotten from him. Booking an appointment is super easy; you fill out a form online and Ray gets in contact with you within days to discuss the design and set up an appointment. If you are looking to get a tattoo, you should definitely give inborn ink a try. read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have been wanting to get a tattoo of a Spartan Helmet on my right trapezius for a while now. I have inquired with several tattoo artists and they have all said that the area is not a big enough space to fit what I had in mind and the piece would not look good throughout time. My girlfriend recommended that I speak with Ray at Inborn Tattoos, so I did. I contacted Ray, I sent him a picture of the piece I wanted to get and told him exactly where I wanted to get it done, and without an issue he said it could be done, so we scheduled an appointment for a Friday evening. As soon as we walked in the tattoo parlor, we were greeted by one of the artists very politely. Shortly after we arrived, Ray arrived to the shop and started sketching my piece, made a few adjustments to make sure I liked the piece and placed it exactly where I wanted the tattoo. He made sure I was comfortable, he also made sure that his working station was sanitized and in order to make my tattoo experience as comfortable as possible. He started playing some oldschool 90s Hip Hop which is my favorite genre and got to work. The tattoo took about an hour and a half to complete, it was fairly painless. I truly love the shading and detail that was put in this piece. Ray is an amazing artist and from now on I will come to him to do any future tattoos I want to get. I definitely recommend Ray if you are thinking about putting some ink on your body, you will not regret it. read more

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5 stars excellent service and they were able to squeeze me and my friend in for several piercings without an appointment on a Saturday. The female piercer (can't remember her name) was awesome - she allowed me and my friend to look at several earrings before deciding which ones we wanted and she explained the piercing procedure and after care to us. She was very patient because we are really picky! Lol The piercing experience was super quick and painless and I left feeling very satisfied after not being able to find any other piercing shop in the area that would take us without an appointment. A few weeks after my appointment, my after piercing care spray nozzle broke and they allowed me to come in and get another bottle for free! My piercing is healing great - I would definitely recommend. read more

I had a wonderful experience here for piercings. I got both a cartilage and lobe piercing. The staff is super nice and the place is incredibly clean. I love their selection of jewelry too. I have A LOT of piercings and this was one of my top experiences for all these reasons. Definitely recommend! read more

Unreal service, professionalism and price. And obviously the artwork as well. I got solid black line work from Logan that was clean and crisp. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Tasha Rubinow did an amazing job on mine and my sister's tattoos. My sister and I had wanted to get matching tattoos for some time now and she had moved to NYC about a year ago. We decided to finally book an appointment to get it done when I would visit her in May. My sis chose Inborn Tattoo and specifically Tasha. We had emailed her pictures of antique keys in advance and wanted her to incorporate the letter "B" to represent our last name. Tasha's sketch was so detailed and the shading looked perfect. My sister went first and had her tat on her inner bicep. My tat was in the center of my back. We couldn't have had a better experience and we love our "sister tattoos." Thanks so much Tasha! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Key tattoos by Tasha Rubinow - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I never write reviews but I just loved this place so much and want to see them prosper! This shop is so welcoming and I loved getting tattooed here! I had my first 4 hr session with Ray and he was the nicest guy along with his coworkers. Felt super comfortable and cared for, not to mention he did an insane job on my sleeve so far!! I would recommend this shop to anyone. I'm so glad I chose this place! read more

I had a GREAT experience at Inborn. I was tattooed by Tasha Rubinow and am definitely going to be a repeat customer. I decided at around 5pm yesterday that I absolutely needed to get inked asap. After briefly glancing at their site, I called Inborn. I was told to come in around 6. Exactly what I was hoping to hear. First impression of the shop: very clean and cozy. Warm lighting, comfortable. Tasha was the artist who had time to take my spontaneous walk-in, and we chatted for a bit about a couple of design ideas I had. We settled on a piece of the Pokemon Haunter since it was such a short-notice appointment. Tasha was very patient and helpful as we figured out how to alter the original image to fit around some other tattoos on my arm. She made sure I was perfectly comfortable with the placement of the design and how it was altered before starting the actual tattoo. I really, really appreciated that. The tattoo was quick, relatively painless and it turned out wonderfully! The colors are vibrant and the linework is exceptional. I could not have asked for a better outcome! Tasha is easy to talk to, which made the whole experience go a lot quicker. If you want a professional, reasonably priced tattoo in NYC, I 100% recommend Inborn. I glanced at the other artists' work and briefly talked with Ray and can definitely say would have been happy to have been tattooed by any of the artists in the shop. I have a feeling I was pretty lucky to get in as quickly as I did since these are some serious artists, but it doesn't hurt to try! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Fresh Haunter by Tasha Rubinow. - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First off, the place is clean and sanitary. The staff are all professionals and have talent that can be seen. Very friendly and inviting when you walk in. Been in many tattoo shops and this place ranks up there with the best! Very pleased. read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I can express how happy we are with our first tattoos. When coming in we felt welcome and where able to set an appointment right away. Cole did an amazing job and was not only patient but very welcoming as well as nice to talk to. He work around our ideas and it payed off, would definitely recommend and hopefully be back for more tattoos in the future !!! read more

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I have some tattoos from Cole and he's a great artist. He's very creative, attentive and he can capture the idea you have. He's amazing and always exceeds my expectations. Shop is neat. Super clean and have an easy access coming from the city. Staff is super fun, attentive and friendly. I always recommend him and the shop to family and friends. read more

I was recommended by a friend 5 years ago to go to Inborn Tattoo and check out Ray Jerez the owner for a nice tattoo piece. At first I was nervous and hesitant to get a sleeve but Ray ensured me he would bring my idea to reality as painless and easy as possible. I booked a appointment and started a dragon sleeve that started at my chest and went down my left arm. I gave Ray the "Artistic Freedom" to do what looks best on my skin. I must say that after 5 years I am still going to Ray and getting more work done. I have recommended Inborn Tattoo to friends and family and always received a positive feedback. Ray has since turned from Tattoo artist to friend. Highly recommend and encourage anyone looking to get some tattoo work to come down a get a free consultation. read more

Flew in from Los Angeles and got a tattoo from Erick Diaz, very nice guy and held true to his word about meeting up a few days for a appt being I was in town for only 7 days. His line work is top notch, and shades are smooth. I highly recommend! Another artist was present and he was very nice also. My new go to shop when in NYC! read more

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I want to start by saying that I LOVE my tattoo. My friend and I went into Inborn yesterday to get what are essentially our first tattoos. The regular staff at Inborn were very friendly and accommodating - the girl at the front desk was very helpful in getting us set up, and one of the tattoo artists who wasn't working on us but was waiting for another customer asked us repeatedly if he could get us anything and engaged us in conversation, which was nice. The atmosphere was great, and the place looked clean and welcoming. The tattoo I got wasn't what I had originally pictured, but looking at it now, I like it much better than I think I would have liked my original idea. The artist who worked on me did a great job of trying to accommodate my idea while giving it his own artistic spin. The only reason I take off a star: if you're a tattoo newbie, you might want to brace yourself. I have to say, having been in the customer service industry myself, it is often frustrating to deal with people who clearly don't get what can seem very basic to you because you do it all day every day. That said, sometimes you have to take a deep breath and remember that the person you're talking to doesn't do what you do every day, and you might need to be patient with him or her. My friend and I were walk-ins, and weren't able to make an appointment with a regular tattoo artist, so we ended up getting a visiting artist who was from out of the country. I think a lot of our experience had to do with cultural differences, which we sort of realized as we went along, but it didn't help to calm our nerves. Naturally, not having done this before and having decided to get a permanent alteration to our bodies, we had reservations and there were questions we wanted worked out - when I was told I couldn't have what I wanted (a very tiny earth and sun on my wrist...they were too tiny to get the detail needed), the artist presented some options, but sort of decided what he'd be doing before I could say yea or nay. I had pictured it with colors, and the sketch he showed me was in black and white - when I asked if we could add color, he said "it would look like a girly tattoo." Again, after the fact, I like what he did, but that was a bit of a strange reason not to want to do it. When the time came to bite the bullet he went to put the image down on my wrist so that it faced him rather than me, and I asked him to turn it around - he told me it would be "impossible" because it would be "upside down...like when you put a cross on your arm and it's upside down and that means it's satanic." I said "to put the tattoo upside down is satanic??" He just looked at me, and I said "or do you mean the cross is satanic?" He paused and said, "yes." He shrugged and said, "but whatever, I can't force you." I stuck to my guns and made him do it the "satanic" way, of which I'm very glad (it's for me to look at, not him). When it was my friend's turn, she was getting a hand print on her ankle, and he went to put it down facing a certain way that she wasn't sure she wanted. After a few minutes of discussion, he went to put it down and she protested, as she still wasn't sure - she said "wait!" and he said, "no. I do not wait." and plopped it down. So that's where it is. I completely understand that these guys are professionals, and that our neuroses were probably boring to them - after the fact, I like the choices he made and I think my friend does, too. I did get the impression that our tiny tattoos weren't a priority - which makes sense, I'm sure sleeves are way more fun - but for our money, this was a big enough deal. I can't speak for the rest of the staff in these situations, but they seemed like they might have put up with our hand-wringing a little more graciously. I'm not sure you'd get better first-timer treatment anywhere else, to be fair, and overall it was a great experience. Just don't go in clean as the day you were born and expect the visiting artist to hold your hand into the promised land. :) And the prices are the best in town. That much I give five stars. read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Tiny, but just what us newbies need to get our feet wet. - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ahhh... a breath of fresh bad ass air into the world of body art. This little diamond in the rough tattoo shop is THE place to go if you want professional, familial, and, oh yeah, talented service. I had been looking for an artist for my koi for over a year and a half. No one showed me something that I would have wanted on me. Ray Jerez is a PRO! If you want an artist who truly cares about his shop and his artwork, HE is your guy. I sat with him through 3 sessions, 8.5 hours total. The price was fair for the amazing work he did on it. I cursed his existence during the process(but that was the placement, not the actual tattooing) If you want to see his work, check my pics. This was my first tattoo at inborn, but it will not be my last. The shop is in a place where if you didn't know it was there, you would hardly notice it. Once inside, the place is a hip, clean, and inviting space. . So in case you haven't noticed, I really really enjoyed this experience. Go there. ask for Ray. Chris does some sick color work. Suze is pretty bad ass too(she's just starting out, rock it!) read more

After checking out a few shops in the hood I went back to my first stop. The look and feel is exactly what I'd look for, the music rocked (classic ACDC), the artists were friendly and their work was heavily detailed! I just dug their vibe. My art was small and they didn't have an insane minimum either. Chris worked with me to make sure my design was perfect. I'd totally go back! read more

I've been getting tattooed at Inborn for almost two years now, and it is always a WONDERFUL experience! I've gotten tattooed by each artist numerous times and every one is my favorite! They are all super talented and each has a style all their own! The shop is clean, looks cool, and the atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. I'd recommend Inborn Tattoo to anybody looking for an awesome custom tattoo, with a comfortable atmosphere, and smooth jams to help you along the ride! (And make sure to stroke the soft fur of Bartleby, the shop's stuffed coyote mascot) read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Bartleby! - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Inborn is THE place to go for amazing work and professionalism. I'm a returning client and avid fan of Ray Jerez's work. His attention to detail is comparable to none. My wife had the pleasure of working with Tasha Rubinow on a piece she's been dreaming of for quite some time. Tasha did not disappoint. Tasha has an amazing talent which compliments the reputation of the shop. The rest of the staff is courteous and professional. I cannot say enough about this place! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - First session done. Outline and shading. - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Inborn Tattoos is a great tattoo shop. There's always a friendly welcoming vibe when you walk in. I came with hopes of covering a tattoo that several artists claimed could not be covered. Ray Jerez did a fabulous job in 3 sessions totaling 8 hrs. He's priced reasonably for the local market, and hey you get what you pay for. If you want a great tattoo check out the good folks at Inborn tattoos. Never mind the few negative reviews! There's always another side to that story. Also, I'm not sure why but at the bottom of this review page there is a heading, "OTHER REVIEWS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECOMMENDED" '. Please read these reviews as well. For some reason or other Yelp has decided that 30 of Inborn's 5 star reviews are not recommended!! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Koi fish cover-up - By Ray Jerez - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped by on a whim after work to get a tattoo. Not sure if it counts if I review a visiting artists work, but I was so pleased and amazed by the new piece of art on my body. I was lucky to have Kike, a visiting artist from Colombia, design a small deer tattoo for me. English was not his first language, but he immediately understood that I wanted a very delicate and thin design of a deer on my shoulder blade, and WOW I was amazed by his sketch. Gorgeous. The end result was even more beautiful, and it's definitely my favourite tattoo I've gotten so far. I've been getting nothing but compliments. For such a small tattoo, kike was able to design it with so much detail! On a plus note, my boss asked if I got it from Dr. woo - that's HUGE if you're familiar with his work. Thanks so much Inborn and Kike! I hope to get another done by you. The process was fast and easy, and although the tattoo was quite pricey* for a small one, I would not regret it at all and would definitely recommend checking Inborn out. *pricey yes, but tattoos are something you need to be willing to spend more on! read more

It's been over a year since I've been to the shop and I still love my tattoo. Ray Jerez is an awesome guy. I was talking to him for about a month about my ideas and he drew up exactly what I wanted. He's very clean and professional. I'm looking forward to finishing the rest of my arm with him. read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Done by Ray Jerez - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For my second tattoo, I had the pleasure of snagging Simon Velez! (Pronounced see-mon) walked in on a Friday and was able to book an appointment the next day. Jenna at the front desk was super hilarious and helpful about placement. I gave Simon the pic of a white wolf I wanted and his sketch was better than I could have imagined. He is one of the the nicest artists I've had the pleasure to be tattooed by. On top of that, talented, works quickly, and loves bikes and cats. What are you waiting for ? Go! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Simon Velez #princessmonoke - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tasha did such an incredible job with my tattoo! I came to her with a basic design in mind, and asked her to come up with some ideas for colors and details. I was so impressed when she showed me her sketch, and basically let her do her thing with the colors. I really could not be happier with it! I'm so glad I trusted her vision and will absolutely be recommending her work to all my tattoo-craving friends. She also is just a cool human being and fun to chat with for a couple of hours. Thanks Tasha!! :) read more

Let me just say Ray is A GREAT TATTOO ARTIST!!! The shop itself is cool to be in. Nice and Cozy. The two artists I know that are still there are Ray and Tahsa (They might have someone else by now). Ray really knows what he is doing. He specializes in Japanese art and portraits, but will take any idea you have and turn it into something better! Very friendly place. Everyone is very open and seem happy to be there and love what they do! I gave Ray the idea of putting Siddhartha Gautama Buddha on my forearm and he came up with one of the most beautiful pictures of buddha I have ever seen! I have to go back soon and finish it. He will be doing my entire sleeve. Great please, great work. read more

Always a great experience at Inborn! My fiance & I love this shop and ambiance. Ray is our go to when it comes to tattooing. Always attentive and professional, Ray never disappoints. Our latest addition still has us swooning. Thanks Inborn and Ray!! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - our anniversary date in roman numerals by Ray Jerez - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been tattooed by Tasha (no longer at Inborn) and Jonboy. Both were excellent experiences. Inborn is very clean and welcoming and I've had no scheduling issues. Recommended! read more

Great place, clean, sanitized and very welcome from the people that work there. I've done my tattoos in here and let me tell you, Ray Jerez is great artist , very helpful and skillful in the images that I needed to ink. I work in construction industry and a lot of working people in this places are most inked. Whoever saw my tattoos ( the script in my sleeve, the lone gray wolf, man in rain, ) they were amazed. If people bitch and complain about the price, they got to understand that what their paying is an art inked for life in their body, that is done with skills and passion from the artist. Overall, it's great Tattoo shop. read more

Wow what a great place to get tattooed! Let me start off by saying how welcoming the place is. You get this cool chill vibe. The shop is super clean and professional. It's a beautiful space with great artwork. I got tattooed by Ray and he was very kind and patient with me. His artwork is incredible! He did an amazing floral piece on me. His portfolio shows his diversity and I will be back for a portrait I've always wanted!! I highly recommend Inborn to all my friends and family. read more

Half of the reason my wife and I went to NY was because she had an appointment with Ray Jerez at Inborn. Since I had time to kill waiting for her I decided to get my first tattoo. The shop is super laid back and I was able to get a walk-in "appointment" with Woodz. Wife and I couldn't be happier. All of the artists are ridiculously talented and everyone was as friendly as could be. We will definitely be coming back to NY and Inborn for more tattoos. If you're looking for a relaxed environment with incredible talent then this is the place to go. They're not just by appointment only - they take walk-ins, but it's best to call ahead because they can get busy quickly. read more

I went to Ray for my first tattoo and it was an amazing experience. Not only does he have a smooth and quick hand, but one of the most easy going personalities you could ask for he made the fear of getting my first tattoo disappear. My tattoo is beautiful I absolutely love it ! read more

Inborn Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This shop is legit - I just completed my first session with Ray yesterday on a full-sleeve. My first ever tattoo was by Jonboy (no longer with Inborn) on my ribcage. Considering how serious the ribcage was, and the quality of the specific piece completed, I knew I wanted to return for another major project. Inborn is the perfect balance of high-end artists and cost. They are extremely affordable for the quality of work that comes through. I look forward to completing my sleeve with Ray, and intend on coming back for any future material. Personal note for Ray, he is the man. Deeply cares about you and the project at hand. Pleasure to work with, and kills his designs. read more

Like many, prior to getting my very first tattoo I did fairly extensive research and thinking before deciding on an artist. Ray Jerez came highly recommended from a friend's cousin and after checking out his style it was like a match made in heaven (no homo). Met with the dude and he said my idea was a piece of cake and to schedule with the girl up front. Went back a month later giddy as a fly on a big pile of elephant poop and he sketched my concept just as I imagined in 5 minutes. In the 2.5 hours I spent there Ray was playing an awesome mix of Cypress Hill, Latin music and some rock. Very professional, very clean. Since then I admit to checking out other artists but still go back to Ray's work, they guy's very talented and well versed. Once I'm done being a woman and finally figure out what I want next I'll be there again. read more

My Husband and myself have both gotten tattoos here. They are all very talented artist and friendly, the chillest shop we've been to so far. Ray does fantastic work and Tasha is awesome, I'd love to get some ink from her. Def recommend this shop to everyone you will not be disappointed. read more

Had a piece redone and and a new one added. Suze was amazing and so personable. Great tattoo artist in a cool shop. I know she is no longer there but if you live in Brooklyn get @ Brooklyn Tattoo on a Sunday. Inborn is a great shop and the other guys do some incredible work also from what I saw. read more

Chris Torres hooked it up! I left my first sitting with him feeling like his work addressed all the adjectives I threw at him while we were designing the piece. It's a great looking shop in a great location ( I came up from Philly, Inborn is right around the corner from where the Chinatown bus drops you off). read more

I found out about this place through a friend. Ray was my tattoo artist cool dude and he is passionate about his work!!! Will go again for next tat!! read more

Ray Jerez is the man! He's been tattooing myself and my friends for years. He digs on collaborating image ideas and has a great personality. Especially adept in traditional Japanese. I couldn't recommend this shop enough. read more

I was recommended to inborn by a client and I couldn't be more pleased. It came out so much better than I ever thought possible. Ray is a super cool guy and incredibly talented. Don't hesitate going to these guys for a minute...they know what hey are doing, and the compliments are pouring in!!! read more

Tasha Rubinow is amazing, I literally just got my first tattoo feeling nervous as any person should because my tatoo had a lot of details, I didn't think anyone could do such a neat job like she did...it was amazing and it came out even better than I envisioned. music, the vibe and feel of everything was worth every cent....I do it over, and over again.....oh no I might be hooked! Haha, go get your tatoos at inborn NYC, you won't regret it! Specially if it's your first time your nerviousness will go away:) read more

Very friendly staff and Jonboy did one hell of a job on my piece. I got a traditional eagle over a horseshoe and was 100% satisfied with his work. He was very professional and hygenic , no doubt in my mind that I'm getting another tattoo by Jonboy. Most underrated shop in the city? Hell yeah. read more