Steve the Greek (born c.1957) is a New York City graffiti artist who was active during the late 1960s and 1970s.

His work was the first triple outline, large colorful letters to appear on the 1 Line of the New York City Transit System.

[7][better source needed] In early 1971, he began to use the "swiggly radiant energy lines" later popularized by Keith Haring.

[8] In 1973, SJK 171 was featured in a New York Magazine essay on graffiti art by Richard Goldstein.

[10] SJK 171 was also one of several graffiti writers featured in the backdrop design for the Joffery Ballet's production of Deuce Coupe.