Red Rocket Tattoo

Even though it’s in midtown, this third-floor shop has windows on three sides, making it feel bright and airy (ie, decidedly unlike midtown). NYC-related tattoos are its specialty (think: skylines, apples, etc) and the minimum is $100 and $200 an hour after that. With ten artists in residence with varying art school backgrounds, you’re bound to find someone with the skills to create what you’re looking for: We recommend Erica Flannes for gorgeous female renderings, as well as fun, more whimsical styles—like stars, ladybugs and mermaids; Myra Brodsky is your go-to for art nouveau and stylized, vibrantly colored portraits.