Addiction Ink

My favorite place to get work done, by far. I have been back three times, referred several people, and am going back tonight for a new piece. The reason: This is the first place I have been without the stuffy, pretentious «i’m cooler than you» attitude I am used to in many other shops. Everyone was super nice the second I walked through the door and really just seemed to want to hang, talk and do their craft. I have had a new artist every time and have yet to be disappointed. Thank you AD, see you tonight!

Came in yesterday to get a impulsive small tattoo. Came up to the store front and asked if they do finger tattoos and they did. But it was a little overpriced in my opinion. They charged me $ 80 for a heart on the inside of my finger. The cashier was super friendly and had a nice conversation with her.
I got tattooed by Marcel, who was friendly. The tattoo itself came out super clean, symmetrical, thin + bold. Overall, no waiting time and it was a great professional atmosphere.

My whole experience here was incredible. I was greeted as I came in, my jacket was hung up for me. which was a extra star. Chris was my tattoo artist & help me choose a perfect font for my tattoo, he perfected the size and made art happen. Water was bought to me throughout the duration of the tattoo. Now that’s customer service.
The Professionalism and down to earth staff made a great combo for comfort, conversation & cleanliness. Overall it wasn’t just another tattoo; it was splendid pain & pleasure experience. I will be coming back for more.

Great experience for a nose piercing! I would recommend this place for anyone. The staff is lively and supportive. It didn’t even hurt and I hate needles. Thanks!

I was visiting from the UK. Just called in without and appointment, and was lucky because the tattooist (Marcel) had just had someone cancel on him. The sitting was nearly 3 hours, but he did a great job. Great price too. In the UK I would have paid twice as much.

This place is great– my wife got her nose pierced here and we both got our first tattoos a little while later. Larz was great– helpful to a couple of newbies and a great artist as well. I’d definitely recommend.

Got my cartilage in my ear pierced here. Did it on a whim on a random weekday night, while slightly buzzed. I had to wait for the piercer to come over from another shop, so I hung around for 10 minutes and looked at the different jewelry. Bought a Unilocal deal on the spot so I ended up paying less than what the service cost. Either way, it was reasonable.
My piercing was fine — quick, easy, and I was on my merry little way. Seemed sterile, but what do I know. For the next two days, my ear really hurt, but then it went away, and hasn’t required much maintenance. Ear cartilage piercings take up to a year to heal, so I haven’t been able to swap out the jewelry yet, but no infections. Anytime it started getting sore, I would just make sure to wash it with Wound Wash (saline solution) and not sleep on it/​apply pressure. It always did the trick.
If you’re looking for a place to get a piercing on St. Marks, there are a million places, but I’ve got no complaints about Addiction Ink. Would go back for something else if I wanted it.

So I found this place because of Unilocal.I have to say it was a great find. I live in Brooklyn and came just to check this place out. Everyone was very helpful and attentive. John was the first guy I talked to about getting some piercings done. I’ve had a lot done, so I know what to look for. The piercer Michael was great. Very professional and friendly at the same time. They made me feel very welcome and at ease. I was very happy when I left. I got two piercings in my ears, and he also changed out some jewelry in my other ear piercings. I would def come back to this place even though its a little bit of a hike from Brooklyn. I almost can’t wait to get another one… :)

The guy that pierced my nose was arrogant. I told him I didn’t like the location on the mark but he felt the need to tell me his 18years overpowers me opinion. I can’t blame anyone but myself. I got it redone somewhere else.

The piercing was fine (my second nose ring) until I went back to change it from a stud to a ring and the guy at the desk sold me a ring that was larger than the gauge I was pierced with and my nose to the shock of it eventually ended up getting a keloid because of it. Something simple the piercer should have said something to me and the desk clerk should’ve asked me as well.

I loved it! My friend and I went to pierce our nipples. They called in a woman to do it. They were friendly and very professional. Im def. Going back if I decide to get anything else done. Great job!

People here are super nice and helpful. I got a tattoo on my ankle in less than 20 mins and it came out perfectly!

Walked in for a nose piercing and they were really nice and informative. The piercer was amazing and made me feel very comfortable. Reasonably priced and very clean. Definitely recommend

Walked in on Wednesday with design in mind for tattoo I’ve wanted for a while now. Only reason I waited was because it was summer and I’m in the sun and ocean a lot. Showed design to Rob and he was able to draw it up in about 20 mins and then do the actual tattoo in a little over an hour. He did an awesome job and id definitely go back to him for another.
The design wad carpe diem in script with a little extra to it. I wanted it on my back and explained to Rob how I didn’t want it to big. His drawing was the perfect size and he added some gray for a shadow effect. The tattoo came out sick and I can’t be more happy. Cost $ 200 which I felt was good and I threw him $ 50 tip for the good work. Go see Rob if you need any work done.

Not sure where the bad reviews are coming from. Yikes.
I just got my second tattoo at Addiction (I posted a rave review for the first, but it got filtered… figures…) and the experience was great. Dallas was the only artist there and was a little flustered because he had to set his station up with two customers waiting. To be fair, we’d showed up right after the store opened at noon. My friend was getting her first tattoo, and he was extra friendly and helpful. He worked quickly, but as far as I can tell very skillfully as well.
One star off because the store itself didn’t turn on the air conditioning, and our artist was complaining about how difficult it is to tattoo with a fan blowing on you. Seems like something the store owners/​managers should be more on top of.
I love Addiction, and I’ll continue to bring friends there for their first ink!

Addiction ink is definitely a clean, cool and friendly environment, which are all a must! Who wants a grumpy artist giving them permanent work, not me! There is no such thing as cheap tattoos because cheap work is not the best work. I’ve had 3 pieces done here over a 3 year span and I absolutely loved the original pieces the artists created.
Came here recently to buy a new naval ring and found out that after only 3 days it closed. Brian hooked me up and reopened that sucker without a hassle and I was out in 15 minutes.
Definitely will continue to give them my business!

I feel bad for those who’ve come here and didn’t get a great piece.
However do not be discouraged… just see NICK!!! He’s amazing! I’ve had 3 done by him. Three friends have gone and gotten multiple pieces by him. I took my brother here for his birthday tattoo.
All of them healed nicely… Also b/​c we all remembered to care them properly. FYI, if you don’t you tattoo will mostly likely be a mess.
Go see NICK!!!

First review and for good reason.
Two Saturdays ago, after a few bottles of wine, biddie-​friends and I went for a snug peircing (I only mention the wine because surely if I had been sober I would have realized that the guy approaching me with a needle was wearing a 90’s-style tiny backpack). We were in the East Village, it was 1AM, it just felt so right.
Having had this piercing before, I took a look at the barbell he was putting in warily. It seemed… not quite right. Small. He pierced it, it was fine, they sold me some H2Ocean to keep it clean and I went on my (semi-​stumbling) way.
Cut to 10 days later and my ear has started to CONSUME the ball of the barbell. It was red, beyond swollen and hurt so badly that whispered sweet-​nothings would cause pain.
Too busy to get down to St. Marks, I found a place near my office in Herald Sq. (Red Rocket, HIGHLY RECOMMEND). I went in, didn’t need to explain the issue before Alex (dear, dear Alex) explained that the schmuck at Addiction had used an eyebrow-​sized barbell, and I owed him a swift kick in the t*int. He (painfully, painfully) fixed it, for which I’m grateful.
Moral of the story: these guys are cheap. There’s a reason there’s a Unilocal deal. If you’re looking to get a piercing, get yourself to Red Rocket, and save yourself having to pull a Stephanie Tanner at your office the next day.

Years ago, I got a tattoo that ultimately faded a LOT. I went to addiction based on the recommendation of a friend who got work done there. My tattoo is very small and very simple. I explained that I just wanted it filled back in… Dallas is the guy who did it. Well, the tattoo grew. I didn’t want it bigger, just blacker. I was so light headed by the time it was over, I didn’t even notice til I got home that it was asymmetrical. The lines were wavy and the round part at the top (it’s a keyhole) vaguely resembled a mushroom cap. I freaked the shit out and scheduled an appointment to have it fixed AGAIN.
He admitted that it looked a little off and began to draw a stencil… I’m not an artist but seriously, I could have drawn a better keyhole than he did. He’s a pro and he couldn’t draw a simple little thang? I made him draw the alterations directly on my skin instead of using a transfer… It looked okay, I went home, but now that the swelling’s down I can see that it’s STILL WONKY. I’m going elsewhere to have it fixed AGAIN. He couldn’t fill in someone else’s simple work… I wouldn’t trust him with anything more complicated. I feel like an ass cuz he was nice and polite and sanitary, but I’m gonna have this shit forever.
TL;DR…summary: the dude screwed up a SERIOUSLY simple job. Won’t be going back.

I got my nose pierced and my feet tattooed, everyone was AWESOME, i dont get why this place has some bad reviews.
When I walked in, they require you show your ID, and to sign a form. This place is super legit and clean, not your shady tattoo parlor in St Marks.
First Rob was the one who pierced my nose, and he took the time show me that everything was sterile and new. AWESOME.
When I got my tattoo, Danny made my tattoo EXACTLY the way I imagined it, plus he was so nice the entire time! Before tattooing, he let me see what it would look like with an outline and asked if I was happy with it and what adjustments I would like. (AWESOME once again.) Sean (another tattoo artist there) was also AWESOME and talked to me basically the entire second half of getting the tattoo which took my mind off the fact that my foot was being sent to hell for a good 2 hours. Only spent $ 300 +tip for 2 awesome feet tattoos and a nose piercing.
I would definitely return the next time I am stupid enough to get a tattoo. =)
Update: I have gotten SOOO many compliments on my tattoo.haha. Danny is the best! :D