The NY Tattoo Gallery LLC

355 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12182, United States
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The NY Tattoo Gallery LLC
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wr
Review №1

Niko has been tattooing me for just under 15 years and he never disappoints. Very professional and clean environment!

As
Review №2

The vibes in here are AMAZING. This is the only place I will come and get tattoos and piercings from now on! Andi is an amazing artist and Vanessa is an insane piercer! And her apprentices are amazing and so friendly! Niko has done a perfect job ♥️

Ch
Review №3

Wat what can I say for the most part of the quality is good but the service is horrible so for that I must give one star did not like the way I was handled. Did not like the end result and how I was handled therefore, I feel this place has no organization and I feel like it is a rip off. They charge too much money for very little work. So if that said that’s a negative Cisco and Ebert gives it two thumbs down

C
Review №4

Went in with friends, two of us got small tattoos, from Jessica (@somberallure on insta) process was smooth, quick, and fantastic.Fantastic pricing, and beautiful shop..Will absolutely be back as soon as they have openings for more pieces. Highly reccomend!

Be
Review №5

Jett is my go to for my tattoos. He takes my drawings/ideas and adds a personal flair. Love his work!! Cant for my next piece!

de
Review №6

I called earlier today, i am new to tattoos and looking to get my first tattoo so i asked the gentleman on the phone the price ranges for the tattoos, he said i have no idea, and we dont even answer that question on the phone and hung up?? like i understand if you dont know but to hang up on a potential customer is beyond rude, i am disappointed because i heard many good things about this place and loved the artwork that is portrayed here.

Am
Review №7

Today I went in for an ear piercing, I was super nervous and my piercers name was Bex. I loved her, she did an amazing job, she kept me calm and was very professional. I highly recommend this place!

Ca
Review №8

I had a wonderful experience getting my tattoo and piercing here. The staff is super nice and the environment is welcoming. I worked with Carla who was very professional and helpful throughout my whole experience and I totally recommend going to her when you stop by! Overall amazing experience and can’t wait to visit again!

Co
Review №9

Place was overall good, nice clean environment with a nice vibe. Savannah was the artist that did my piece for me and it came out beautifully. I didn’t have the best idea of what I wanted at first but she helped me out and was very helpful and patient with me.Honestly an overall great experience.

Mi
Review №10

My appointment with Savannah was chill, she took my design into consideration and I ended up with a tattoo that I really like. The first session healed really well and had no issues. Great place, will recommend her to anyone

Es
Review №11

Vanessa and nick are the BEST piercers I’ve ever went to, every piercing I’ve got by them has healed so quickly. Anywhere else I go to for piercings they get infected. They use REAL jewelry , their shop is super clean and welcoming. I’ll always recommend the tattoo galley 💗💗

Au
Review №12

Andi gave me this piece over two years ago, and it continues to amaze me every time I see it. The photo cant even do her work justice. Thanks Andi.🦚🦂

Je
Review №13

Awesome place! I love the inside! Incredible art displays, killer fish tank, and arcade games! Never seen a shop like it! Both niko and Vanessa were very professional, clean, and knowledgeable! I got a dermal and nose piercing and love them both! Will def be back!

Me
Review №14

I love nick! He’s the best around. The only person I will let tattoo me. He has done 90% of my tattoos and I would defiantly go back there in heart beat. Soft hands and he’s a great person to talk to and makes you feel 100% comfortable. I highly recommend!

Ka
Review №15

This place is absolutely wonderful. The vibe is always great, the people there are amazing!! I tell my friends and family to come here when they say they’re looking to get a tattoo/piercing.. I won’t go anywhere else. Y’all are awesome!!

Cl
Review №16

Brought my g/f, myself and my daughter in for piercings. My daughter is 7 and Id done the responsible thing and come here previously to ask about their stance on children and the best way to prep them if theyre interested in having their ears pierced. I got great advice on videos to watch and the aftercare, all our piercings are healing nicely and they were the most fun, professional and warm group of artists. It felt like visiting an art studio with obvious learning and bonding going on. Other tattoo artists coming and going took time to speak to my daughter and enhance her excitement and that meant the world to me. The fact that my piercing went flawlessly and my girlfriends did as well just added to the icing on the cake. 10/10 would recommend this group to anyone who asked.

Ka
Review №17

Best experience Ive ever had getting a tattoo and I have had many!!! TJ was so professional, very patient with me, and made sure I got exactly what I wanted!! I would definitely recommend him for a tattoo. I love my new tat. With that said hes just a great person I had the pleasure of meeting. I will definitely be back to see him.

Ma
Review №18

I had the most professional appointment...the staff is so knowledgeable and sweet ...I would never go anywhere else for a piercing...

Jo
Review №19

I got dolphin bites at a piercing shop which wont be named and they messed up big time so I called the tattoo galary to see if they can put in bigger jewelry, when I came in she tried her best to get them out but unfortunately the place I went to did them so bad they couldnt get them out. Im also very appreciative of their honesty instead of forcing them out and putting in new jewelry like I originally wanted to do. She refused to do what is say a lot of piercers would do so they can make money which shows she genuinely cares for the customers and their health and safety. Definitely recommend this place

Je
Review №20

Niko (Nick) did a big piece for me on my thigh. Im official getting laser tattoo removal after 1.5 years. This tattoo is an embarassment. Ive been so self conscious since it healed. Hes way too heavy handed with shading. My tattoo came out murky and dark on top of looking comicial vs realism. The quality he post on social media does not match what he put on my body.

St
Review №21

Great tattoo great price highly recommend

ma
Review №22

My friends and I decided to do last minute tattoos and they were able to squeeze us in for a last minute appointment. The artist Andi Lozano was quick, clean and very detailed in her work. She had the 3 of us done within an hour and a half.

Pe
Review №23

Nick is an outstanding artist and a great dude, he has done two tattoos for me now and I cant wait to get back in for more work! Awesome, clean, fun shop with great people, I highly recommend checking Nick and crew out!

Je
Review №24

Great work, friendly environment. True professional. I enjoyed the experience, and will certainly be back very soon to get more work done. 1st piece they did for me was on 3/23, a symbol for new beginnings. Thank you for a job well done. I would highly recommend this place when considering body art.

Li
Review №25

Everyone was super nice and worked super hard this Friday the 13th. Thank you for my lovely tattoo!

Ty
Review №26

This awesome tattoo shop is a safe haven in the 518 for good people and good artists. Specifically Carla! So cool & professional and she has a dope VW bus. Love this place!

Ki
Review №27

Had a great experience! Got tattooed by Nick, the owner and he is great. Amazing artist, very friendly and makes you feel very comfortable. I am definitely coming back here.

ka
Review №28

I contacted this place threw Facebook to book an appointment for both myself and my husband to get new tattoos and to fix an old one with the owner niko. Their Facebook page told me to message niko directly. I messaged him a number of times to get an appointment set up and he was very unresponsive and did not try to get us in for an appointment at all. After about 2 weeks trying to get something on the books he completely not answering me. I also tried to stop in the shop at open hours and they were close along with trying to call the shop and no one answered. Very disappointed after a number of friends and 1 family member recommended him to us. We have decided to take our business else where.

Ta
Review №29

The tattoo gallery is wonderful 😀I will not go anywhere else they are friendly and it’s very clean they go above and beyond for their customers. I will definitely give 5 star service.all my tattoos have been done here and I have a lot lol

Je
Review №30

Saw Katie for a portrait of our dog. She is absolutely amazing!! The shop owner was super nice & welcoming. HIGHLY recommend her!

Bi
Review №31

Went in for my wife’s name on my ring finger and he free handed it and it’s perfect not one flaw and we both are really ocd and can’t find even the slightest bit wrong! We both love it definitely recommend this place!!!! And will most definitely be going back!!! Nick the owner is awesome and has some skill!!!

Ka
Review №32

Everyone here is so friendly and very helpful. My daughter wanted a nose piercing and we went and had a very good experience. Thank You. We will definately be going back for her tattoo.

Ta
Review №33

Not impressed, messaged what we wanted, and when we wanted to get a tat done, never called back.... BAD BUSINESS and I was referred there.

Ta
Review №34

I love everyone that works here:) they are amazing artists. I just recently went here to get my septum pierced. I was greeted immediately and brought into the piercing room filled out my paperwork and gave them my I.d. I’ve had my septum done before (not done by them) and it was to low and was crooked. So I was very nervous I wouldn’t like it again. I showed Niko a picture of what I liked and didn’t like and what my concerns were. The placement was perfect and The piercing itself barely hurt and it came out awesome!!! I couldn’t be happier!

Na
Review №35

Got tattooed by the shop owner and had some disagreements but he was really chill and willing to work with me to fix it. Over all chill place and nice artist, would recommend.

Sh
Review №36

The piercer was really nice and made sure I was comfortable for my cartilage ear piercing. They also were very kind to accommodate me on a Sunday. I have some experience with cartilage piercings and how to care for them, but despite daily care, my piercing got infected. It was a problematic piercing from the start, and I’m not sure if it was due to the way the piercing was done, but two weeks in, it formed an abscess on the back of my ear, and almost immediately after I got it, there was a bump on the inside of me ear, where the piercing was. I sought advice from the shop over the phone, and they informed me that I might have a keloid, which is common (but not at two weeks) and told me to just keep cleaning with saline.Update: so 6 months in. I tried to keep the piercing, but I was in so much pain. I thought a lot of what I was going through was expected, as it was a cartilage piercing on my ear, and I thought that I might be dealing with a keloid. I had to go to the ENT, there were two granulomas on the inner side of the piercing and a really large abscess on the backside of the piercing (which I mistook for a keloid). Note that I’d been taking care of this piercing like I was supposed to, saline, warm compresses, don’t touch it (esp. without clean hands), etc. It had basically been infected from the start. The granulomas on the inside of the piercing had been there from the start, they had to cut the earring out.Long story short, I’ve never had issues like this before, I’m not allergic to any metals, and I am fairly experienced with piercings and aftercare. The only difference here was where I got the piercing — my recommendation would be to not go here, and instead look for a piercer that’s in the Association of Professional Piercers.

De
Review №37

If you care about your body don’t get a piercing here. Jewelry was not sanitized nor in sealed packaging. Wasn’t asked if I liked the placement that was marked. Was told I could switch the jewelry after just one week. No ID checked and no consent forms. Walked out before I would let them do a piercing.

Mo
Review №38

I had Niko he was really chill great personality and talented

El
Review №39

Nicholas did AMAZING work!! 10/10 will be back again. (And willing to travel from TX.) Drastic? Maybe. But how do you go to anyone else after you meet the perfect artist?!

Va
Review №40

I got 2 dermals on my chest, Nick was amazing!!!! I was super nervous and he made me feel really comfortable...and they are beautiful!!! I would definitely go back!!!

Ne
Review №41

I’ve gotten several tattoos here and piercings and every time I felt right at home Niko and his staff are the best and I would highly recommend them to anyone

Al
Review №42

Nick recently finished my owl tattoo. I had a great experience from start to finish. Nick free handed the work and I was highly pleased with the outcome. I will be going back in the future.

je
Review №43

Place was awesome, definitely one of the better places around here

Je
Review №44

I was referred by a friend to check this place out. After getting the details, i contacted one of the Artists, it took 2 weeks to get this guy to commit to an appointment. After another week he texts me at 2am to let me know he cant make it (Appointment was at noon that day) because he has an issue with his Ride situation. Full disclosure, Im not friends with this person, never met him before. Last time I checked, texting a customer at 2am to change your appointment is about as unprofessional as it gets. Thanks, but no thanks. I prefer not to deal with children who are going to put something permanent on my body. Thanks for nada.

St
Review №45

I had a good experience once the piercer arrived. It was a quick experience, everything seemed clean and the staff were very talkative and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Ki
Review №46

Awesome environment awesome artist very talented wouldRecommend to anyone! I walked in with what I wanted and walked out with. A perfect tattoo. Love this place!

Sa
Review №47

Bex was an amazing piercer. Super dilligent, calm and collected. Outstanding piercer overall

Br
Review №48

Been going here for years and have gotten tattoos from Niko! All the artists in the shop do awesome work in what they do

Me
Review №49

Went here for an industrial bar piercing and it was fast and healed well, and they cut the price down a bit for me too.

Ma
Review №50

Super gentle, reasonable pricing, awesome artists!

Je
Review №51

I got a chearbear on the back of my neck Savanah my artist was super awesome totally friendly and skilled ill be going back for more work for sure

Al
Review №52

I love this place all the artists are amazing at what they do and the prices are great and everything is clean and covid friendly.

Ca
Review №53

Nick is the best. My first tattoo and Im sooooo happy. Highly recommend his work.

Oo
Review №54

Awesome spot, great staff, amazing work!! Definitely will be coming back!!

Ki
Review №55

Absolutely the best place in the area. Great owner and great environment. The art work he does is the absolutely amazing.

Be
Review №56

Had a great experience, Carla was super professional and I definitely plan on going back .

Li
Review №57

The girl who greeted us was very nice and polite but we were unable to get our service due to paperwork issues.😡

Au
Review №58

I went in with my girlfriend becuase she wanted me to and I understand because of corona but one of the guys were very rude and told me if I was getting anything and I said no then he said (then go) very rudely

Br
Review №59

Great place to get a amazing tattoo or piercings ask for Niko never can go wrong fantastic artist

ja
Review №60

I went there to get my nose pierced almost two years ago and the service was fast and great.

Pa
Review №61

Quick and professional! My piercings are looking so good thanks to Vanessa!

Ch
Review №62

Great experience all the way around, the staff there are very helpful and courteous and the whole thing was enjoyable.

Do
Review №63

The best tattoo experience ever. Great people. Awesome work!!!!

Ch
Review №64

Very calm open minded enviorment can really feel like ur self great work and niko has a great personalty loved it

Al
Review №65

Such an amazing experience and beautiful work done by Andi, I highly suggest her!!

Ky
Review №66

Didn’t ask for ID & pierced my belly and septum(2 times) wrong...

Jo
Review №67

Great place, great people and great service and definitely great ink too. Definitely recommend.

Je
Review №68

He did an awesome job!!

Do
Review №69

Absolutely wonderful place, staff are friendly and the shop itself is beautiful

Bu
Review №70

Best place ever the guy was so nice and it made me feel comfortable good prices

Jo
Review №71

Amazing do Amazing work so creative

Ni
Review №72

Very nice accommodating staff and clean place to get a tattoo

Sh
Review №73

Amazing experience everytime I enter the place very friendly staff and very attentive to customers needs

Fr
Review №74

Good environment , great ppl and the best work. Killed my cover up.

Yu
Review №75

Great place to go, definitely going to get more ink from Tj

Me
Review №76

Great clean place

Mi
Review №77

Fair pricing, extremely nice owner and artist

ch
Review №78

Got 2 great tats, highly recommend

Is
Review №79

Place sucks

Be
Review №80

Great place@bethy_the_vt_hiker

Ma
Review №81

Gentle staff, very polite, lovely work!

Br
Review №82

Great work ask for nick best artist

•L
Review №83

Very friendly, kind, caring place

Jo
Review №84

Amazing experience..great atmosphere

Ro
Review №85

I would highly recommend them to all

Sa
Review №86

Great staff amazing work

Ly
Review №87

Love all their work.

Ta
Review №88

Best artists and piercers around

Ma
Review №89

Great people and amazing work

Bi
Review №90

Got the bomb ink

St
Review №91

The staff is very friendly and professional.

He
Review №92

Tattoos and piercings!! Go see Nick or TJ!!!!

ad
Review №93

Clean effective and quick

Ti
Review №94

Best Tattoo shop in the 518

Ta
Review №95

Fast and friendly staff

Mi
Review №96

A relaxing friendly atmosphere....

Ch
Review №97

Great place to get a tattoo

Ap
Review №98

Gd people

Br
Review №99

Amazing cover-up

KI
Review №100

Wont go anywhere else.

Ta
Review №101

Cool people

Ja
Review №102

Awesome place

SB
Review №103

Amazing Art

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:355 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12182, United States
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/NicksTattooGallery
  • Phone:+1 518-244-3066
Categories
  • Tattoo and piercing shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–8 PM
  • Tuesday:12–8 PM
  • Wednesday:12–8 PM
  • Thursday:12–8 PM
  • Friday:12–8 PM
  • Saturday:12–8 PM
  • Sunday:12–8 PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Crowd
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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