But, honestly, we drive to a lot of places. The issue is that all of these ethnicities need a source, and they don't necessarily have to be comprehensive. We drive to  Williamsburg to a track there instead.”—Levi. Armenians, Romanians, Indians, Bangladeshis, Colombians, Mexicans, Ecuadorians, Chinese, Koreans and a host of other ethnicities call Sunnyside home. See pricing and listing details of Sunnyside real estate for sale. You also improved how some of it was written, so thanks for that. Tracy Kaler's New York Life + Travel Blog. Once strongly Irish, Sunnyside in the last 40 years has welcomed South Americans, Koreans, Turks, Romanians, and new Irish immigrants. Sunnyside was farmland until the early 1900s when the Queensboro Bridge was built and the improved access turned farmers into land sellers. Sunnyside has mastered the local pub — never too … 5 luxury NYC apartments for sale where you won't mind working from home, Pandemic silver linings: How NYC real estate has changed for the better, Heating 101: How to get a comfortable temperature in your NYC rental apartment. With normal rail service, which is becoming less and less common with each passing month, this is a 25-minute commute. © 2006–2020 NYC & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. In Sunnyside, locals love the strong sense of community and the affordability. $1,795 1 bd; $2,195 2 bds; Updated today. It's a bad idea to walk alone in the industrial areas in the dark. The Sunnyside Yark proposal, for a [massive apartment complex over the trainyard], has people worried that housing prices will skyrocket.”—Libby, “A lot of buildings are being destabilized illegally. There’s a pool table, pinball machines, high tops in back and a bar in front, and decent beer—a good hangout place. My ex-roommate used to spend an hour trying to find a space. 43-29 41st St, Sunnyside, NY. Is Sunnyside safe? Sunnyside, Queens is a low-rise neighborhood about 15 minutes from Grand Central on the 7 train. Queens Boulevard, Greenpoint Avenue, and Skillman Avenue are the streets for eats with lots of local ethnic favorites. Dues-paying Sunnyside Gardens residents also contribute their labor to keep it so nice. SCROLL DOWN. But first, some basics. Maybe I should be more careful when I’m out at 2 a.m. and it’s totally quiet. Pubs, thrift store shopping, and art are on the list of things to do in the neighborhood. Schools are rated well, making Sunnyside an ideal place to raise a family. Rock out Latin style at La Kueva (39-31 Queens Boulevard). When I find a better source I'll add it. It’s big and you can see the LIRR trains from there, something our son loves.”—Alex, “Because of our zip code, we can belong to Sunnyside Gardens Park, a private park just a block from our apartment. When the weather’s bad, I take the R (because it’s underground and not as susceptible to bad weather conditions), so there are no transfers and the ride takes 40 minutes.”—Michael, 52, lives with his wife and 3 year old son in a rental, “I won’t sugarcoat it: I hate the 7 train. As you were browsing, something about your browser Also, when I was 100 weeks pregnant, nobody offered me a seat, or if anyone did, it was rare and it was usually by an older woman and I wouldn’t take it. It’s small, only about five or six stands, but we like it, and we can drop our compost off there. TL;DR: The first sentence of the quote may be only tangentially relevant, the second is not sourced. The Thomas P. Noonan Playground (Greenpoint and 47th Avenues, 43rd Street) with its rainbow fountain and Lou Ladati Playground (Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street) are fine for jungle gyms and basketball courts. However, you get more space for your money.”—Alex, “When I decided I wanted my own apartment, I looked in Astoria and Harlem, but couldn’t afford either. Queens Boulevard had sushi before it was cool. It doesn't matter if it's a documentary - actually, I think there is a documentary about northwestern Queens being one of the most culturally diverse areas in the world - or if it's a book, news article, website, or other resource. You won't find much nightlife here, but instead an even-keeled, friendly place to live. Sunnyside housing consists of small (studio to two bedrooms) to medium sized (three or four bedrooms) apartment buildings and high-rise apartments, with many being historic buildings. Sunnyside is the unrecognized star of western Queens. Frank, the owner, is local and has been here forever. You know you’re there when you spot the famous Art Deco “Sunnyside” sign crowning the 46th Street shopping district. Although the 7 train isn’t perfect (gets crowded at peak times and can run slow), in the grand scheme of the NYC subway, it’s not all that bad either. The neighborhood retains a heavy Irish influence—especially when it comes to cuisine—and a verdant vibe with courtyards and tree-lined streets. Copyright © 2011 - 2020 Tracy’s New York Life. Sunnyside is quite safe. Here's what you can try, If you’re willing to apartment hunt now, Manhattan is a ‘buyer’s market on steroids’​​​​​​​, I live next to the Williamsburg Bridge. I especially like that it’s aboveground.”—Kate, 40, lives with her husband and 14-month old in a rented apartment, “The 7 train is a nightmare! On the other side of Queens Boulevard was the Coventry, Queens’s version of CBGB, which actually opened before CBGB did. That’s how we got our car seat and high chair. Copyright 2009-2020 by BrickUnderground | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices. Delivered to your inbox twice weekly - for free. Many of the larger buildings in the area went up in the 1930s. Should the articles be merged? Sunnyside is an has an artistic, eclectic vibe. 150 (elementary school), in the past (80s - 90s) my family had two stores and a restaurant in Sunnyside, our food was diverse and so were our customers. It’s not far.”—Lisa, “I went to Jar Bar on my corner for a first date. As always, be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. It’s not as diverse as it was 20 years ago.”—Lou, “Recently, building codes have been changed allowing for larger and taller development on Queens Boulevard, and that’s resulted in real estate companies attempting to buy out entire blocks to ultimately be razed for massive projects.”—Michael, “The way I see it, it’s still a substantial amount of money to rent a place in Sunnyside. Sunnyside Station will be the cor­ner­stone of a larg­er plan to trans­form the neigh­bor­hood into a new high‐den­sity office dis­trict. Because there are so many, you have to be on the lookout for the ones who are unfriendly. This may be true, but a reliable published source is needed for this. This is about as big as buildings get in most of Sunnyside. I love them, but I can’t have one in my apartment.”—Libby, “We’re a little low on green space. Sunnyside is the unrecognized star of western Queens. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. There are so many people with cars in Sunnyside and not enough spaces for all of them. QUEENS HUB. Contact us for assistance at support@streeteasy.com. There’s a [community-supported agriculture pick-up] at the Sunnyside Community Services where we’re planning to get our vegetables this summer.”—Libby, “ We have French, Japanese and  Korean restaurants all complemented by Irish pubs with hearty menus and the usual diner hangouts. http://www.qns.com/story/2018/05/23/eighth-annual-taste-sunnyside-draws-hundreds-eager-foodies/ says this year there were "over 20 eateries representing the cultural variety of the neighborhood" but I don't know if that means over 20 countries. A mix of rowhouses and six-story apartments built in the 1920s and ’30s dot the cityscape, but the neighborhood is most known for its lush, well-kept gardens. Private residences feature both front and rear gardens, which lend a very suburban feel to this district. You're now subscribed to nycgo.com's newsletters. When I rent a car, the same thing happens to me. I walk mine on the streets of Sunnyside Gardens or take him to the dog park in Lou Lodati Park.”—Vanessa, lives with her parents in a rental, “I go to Sunnyside Gardens to spy on the dogs. I’ve gone to meet-ups with some of the moms, and when I posted that we needed to find affordable health insurance, so many people responded with great suggestions. View 74 homes for sale in Sunnyside, NY at a median listing price of $523,000. Established in the early 20th century by Irish settlers, the planned community of Sunnyside Gardens now sits as a treasured historic district in Sunnyside. A spacious one-bedroom goes for less than $2,000 (sometimes as low $1,650), whereas, a similar one-bedroom apartment across the river would average closer to $3,000 per month. Also when my family's house was rented out, I know which countries the tenants came from. Never own a car in Sunnyside!”—Libby, 29, lives with her fiance in a rental. And for a cup of coffee to drink inside or take out, we like the newish Brookside Market.”—Levi, 42, lives with his wife in a rental, “On Saturdays there’s a farmers market. The 108th Precinct (including Long Island City) reports indicate a reduction in crime over time. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. 113 Homes For Sale in Sunnyside, Queens, NY. Concerns about the neighborhood include lack of parking, traffic congestion, and school overcrowding while the positives are safety, diversity and the historic Sunnyside Gardens complex. The sta­tion will be ser­viced by long‐dis­tance and com­muter rail, sub­way and local bus­es. $1,550 Studio; Adrienne Onofri, author of Walking Queens, says there are five things everyone should know about the neighborhood: An example of the stained-glass art in the 40th Street station. There are lots of great community people, including our Council member, Jimmy Van Bramer, who are helping with this issue.”—Kate, “Landlords are taking studios and turning them into one bedrooms and turning one bedrooms into two. I’ve only lived here a few weeks, and I know it sounds strange, but it feels as though I know almost everyone already.”—Naomi, 25, lives with her boyfriend in a rental, “My husband and I adore our neighbors. The local St. Pat's for All Parade, with a focus on valuing diversity, has brought media attention to the area. When they’re not in school, my boys also like to play in the playground at Doughboy Park.”—Monica, lives with her husband and two sons in a rental, “There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Maybe in the other section. Can I challenge my allocation? WHOIS) with the summary .mw-parser-output .inline-quote-talk{font-family:Georgia,"DejaVu Serif",serif;color:#008560;quotes:none}.mw-parser-output .inline-quote-talk-italic{font-family:inherit;font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .inline-quote-talk-marks{quotes:"\"""\""}Added source of this statement (again) which is also on Queens' Wikipedia page but you keep removing it from here. A small, middle-class neighborhood, rich with access to transportation and interesting restaurants, Sunnyside has an urban look with many six-story buildings. Sunnyside, Queens. Neighborhood boundaries: The Sunnyside Yard Amtrak and NJ Transit facility is to the north, 39th Street (arguably) forms the western boundary, the Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway are to the south, and Calvary Cemetery is to the east. We will never promote an advertiser's product without making the relationship clear to our readers. What does it mean when a listing is an exclusive? 151 results. Traveling to other neighborhoods takes minutes by bus or subway, so residents tend to venture to Astoria and Woodside as well as Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn for more shops since Sunnyside lacks in that department. They are nose-to-the grindstone people, working hard and trying to get a good education for their kids.”—Lisa. It’s a mostly residential neighborhood sharing a border with Long Island City, Hunters Point, Astoria, Woodside, and Maspeth. I also know about this from personal experience because I'm originally from Sunnyside, attended P.S. In the beginning, the customers were usually businessmen visiting from Japan. For Rent. Filming on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside in 2016 (Photo: Courtesy of Bob Johnson (Bittenbyazebra.com)) Oct. 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The new Spider-Man movie will be filming on the streets of Sunnyside, Long Island City and Astoria this week.