New York City has thousands of nail salons, but finding one with documented hygiene practices, strong sterilization protocols, and consistent client feedback is harder than it should be. These salons across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens earned their place on SafePedicures’ list by consistently standing out for cleanliness, professional safety standards, and high review volumes.
49 Nassau St 4th Floor, New York NY 10038
See Google Reviews →Reviewers consistently describe Polished NYC as spotlessly clean with thorough tool sterilization—a rare find among high-volume nail salons. The go-to for Financial District bankers, attorneys, and Fulton Center commuters—a meticulous, efficiently run salon serving FiDi’s high-stakes professional class who want a pristine manicure squeezed into a lunch break.
+ 1 929-634-2823
1 Maiden Ln 4th floor, New York NY 10038
See Google Reviews →One L Professional maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A quiet boutique on Maiden Lane steps from Wall Street—best for FiDi professionals and Fulton Area commuters who want a calm, high-quality nail service away from the crowded corridors of Lower Manhattan.
+ 1 929-844-5254
767 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10036
See Google Reviews →Your Highness Nails maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Midtown East studio on Lexington—draws East Midtown office workers, Bloomingdale’s-area shoppers, and upper-midtown commuters who want a precise, calm nail experience amid the busiest stretch of Manhattan.
+ 1 917-816-4653
99 Clinton St, New York NY 10002
See Google Reviews →109 Nails Lower East Side maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Lower East Side neighborhood staple with 1,200+ reviews—best for Clinton Street regulars, Chinatown-adjacent residents, and downtown creatives who want a clean, honest nail bar at an honest price.
+ 1 646-705-6216
3 E 36th St, New York NY 10016
See Google Reviews →Lavender Spa and Nail Midtown maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A serene Murray Hill retreat for Midtown South office workers and Penn Station commuters—the closest thing to a neighborhood nail spa in a stretch of Manhattan better known for commuter traffic than boutiques.
+ 1 646-682-9509
71 4th Ave, New York NY 10003
See Google Reviews →sundays Nontoxic East Village uses non-toxic, clean-beauty products and carefully sanitizes between every client—making it a standout choice for safety-conscious clients. Best for the East Village and Union Square wellness community—health-forward downtown New Yorkers who want a rose-petal, nontoxic spa manicure without leaving their neighborhood.
+ 1 518-625-3223
58 St Marks Pl, New York NY 10003
See Google Reviews →Nail Lab & Spa East Village maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A St. Marks Place staple for East Village regulars and NYU students—the neighborhood’s long-tenured residents and downtown creatives who want a clean, calm boutique on one of NYC’s most culturally storied blocks.
+ 1 917-265-8125
248 E 14th St, New York NY 10003
See Google Reviews →Y&D Nail Spa East Village practices rigorous sanitation with sterilized, single-use tools for each client, earning consistent praise for its clean-first protocols. A 14th Street neighborhood pick for East Village and Union Square-adjacent clients—L and 4/5/6 train commuters who want a sanitized, professional service at an honest price between the subway and home.
+ 1 646-883-9663
514 E 6th St, New York NY 10009
See Google Reviews →Tao Nail Studio East Village maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. Tucked into East 6th Street’s residential corridor—best for East Village locals, Alphabet City residents, and downtown renters who want a calm, clean nail studio away from the busier 14th Street commercial strip.
+ 1 929-988-0998
345 Greenwich St, New York NY 10013
See Google Reviews →Pixie Nails & Spa Tribeca maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Tribeca neighborhood pick for the loft-dwelling families of Greenwich Street—best for TriBeCa residents and Hudson Square-adjacent clients who want a clean, spacious, considerate nail service in one of NYC’s quietest neighborhoods.
+ 1 212-537-5741
222 W Broadway, New York NY 10013
See Google Reviews →A6 Nail Tribeca maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A jazz-and-tea Tribeca boutique on W Broadway—draws TriBeCa’s art-collector and creative-director crowd who want a natural nail care experience with an atmospheric feel that matches the neighborhood’s gallery-meets-loft aesthetic.
+ 1 212-226-1423
149 Reade St, New York NY 10013
See Google Reviews →Gilded Ritual Tribeca maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Tribeca boutique for Reade Street’s loft residents and Hudson Square professionals who want a Russian manicure specialist with an elegant, unhurried feel that matches the neighborhood’s quiet, elevated character.
+ 1 646-398-8353
17 W 24th St, New York NY 10010
See Google Reviews →Aya Nail Studio Flatiron maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Flatiron boutique for the neighborhood’s design and tech community—W 24th Street regulars and Madison Square Park-adjacent professionals who want a clean, brightly lit Russian hard gel specialist in Midtown South.
+ 1 347-986-8441
23 E 20th St, New York NY 10003
See Google Reviews →Asya Nail Studio Flatiron maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A cozy Flatiron boutique steps from Madison Square Park—best for Nomad and Flatiron’s design and tech community who want a meticulous, attentive nail experience in one of NYC’s most rapidly transformed neighborhoods.
+ 1 929-357-9128
125 Church St, New York NY 10007
See Google Reviews →Affina Beauty Financial District maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Church Street professional’s pick in FiDi—best for Wall Street area workers, civic center professionals, and Financial District regulars who want a detail-oriented, long-lasting nail service close to the courts and trading floors.
+ 1 212-233-8822
95 7th Ave 2nd floor, Brooklyn NY 11215
See Google Reviews →Park Slope Nails Brooklyn maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Park Slope 7th Avenue staple for Brooklyn’s stroller-pushing families and longtime Slope residents who want a clean, peaceful nail experience in a second-floor sanctuary above the neighborhood’s busiest commercial strip.
+ 1 718-789-5552
374 7th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11215
See Google Reviews →Origin Nail Spa Park Slope maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A welcoming Park Slope boutique for the neighborhood’s transparent-expectations crowd—best for Slope families and F/G train commuters who want a nail salon that communicates clearly about what’s possible before lifting a file.
+ 1 718-788-9090
162 7th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11215
See Google Reviews →Flourish DYC Park Slope maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A meticulous Park Slope option on 7th Avenue for Prospect Park-adjacent families and Grand Army Plaza regulars who want a clean, teamwork-driven nail experience at a fair Brooklyn price.
+ 1 929-289-7887
113 5th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11217
See Google Reviews →With a 4.5-star rating across 213 reviews, Mom’s Beauty Nail Park Slope earns its reputation through meticulous attention to detail and professional-grade service. A 5th Avenue Park Slope neighborhood pick for Prospect Heights-adjacent and south Slope clients who want a relaxed, affordable nail service with added pedicure perks like extended massage and real pumice work.
+ 1 718-398-8440
30-97 31st St, Astoria NY 11102
See Google Reviews →Is A Nails Spa Astoria maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A quiet 31st Street boutique for Astoria’s detail-conscious residents—the neighborhood’s young professional community who want a clean, precise gel spa pedicure in one of Queens’ most vibrant neighborhoods.
+ 1 718-489-2893
30-01 36th Ave, Astoria NY 11106
See Google Reviews →Allure Nail Salon Astoria maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A tea-and-water Astoria pick on 36th Avenue—best for Astoria’s N and W train commuters and multicultural neighborhood families who want a reliably clean, welcoming local nail bar close to the best Greek and Middle Eastern food in Queens.
+ 1 718-685-2301
33-16 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106
See Google Reviews →WellShow Nails Astoria maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A Broadway Astoria pick with a standout hygiene detail—disposable liners in every pedicure tub—making it a top choice for hygiene-conscious Astoria and Long Island City residents who take cross-contamination seriously.
+ 1 718-806-1232
42-20 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside NY 11104
See Google Reviews →Reviewers consistently describe Greenpoint Beauty Nails as spotlessly clean with thorough tool sterilization—a rare find among high-volume nail salons. Serves Sunnyside and Woodside’s tight-knit, walkable community—Queens’ most underrated neighborhood nail bar, drawing Irish-American and young professional Sunnyside residents who want a meticulous, coffee-included experience at neighborhood prices.
+ 1 917-396-1988
41-22 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside NY 11104
See Google Reviews →The Nail Club & Spa Greenpoint maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A warm, community-rooted Sunnyside nail spa for the neighborhood’s longtime residents and Queens Boulevard commuters who want a careful, welcoming nail and spa experience close to the 7 train.
+ 1 718-392-8899
25-20 21st St, Astoria NY 11102
See Google Reviews →DSS Astoria Nails maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A neighborhood-priced Astoria option for 21st Street regulars and Ditmars-area residents who want a clean spa pedicure with heated massage chairs at a price that fits the neighborhood’s honest, no-frills ethos.
+ 1 718-606-8808
139 1st Ave, New York NY 10003
See Google Reviews →V-One Nail Spa East Village maintains a clean, professional environment and has built a strong reputation for safe, careful service with attentive nail prep. A boutique First Avenue East Village pick for the neighborhood’s NYU-adjacent students, long-time renters, and creative professionals who want a clean, personal nail experience on one of the Lower East Side’s most walkable avenues.
+ 1 212-260-7778
FAQ
The salons listed here go beyond baseline state licensing requirements. We look for autoclave sterilization of reusable metal tools, pipeless pedicure chairs, disposable liners changed between every client, and visible licensing and inspection records. Many salons in New York City meet state minimums but don’t adopt these higher-standard practices.
Ask whether the salon uses an autoclave for metal tools, whether liners are disposed of after each client, and whether their pedicure chairs are pipeless. You can also ask to see their current state license and most recent inspection results. Our free safety checklist covers these questions and more.
New York City listings are reviewed on a rolling basis. We update individual listings when new information becomes available — through public inspection records, reader reports, or our own research. If you’ve noticed something that’s changed at a listed salon, please let us know.
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