Sunnyside is such a great neighborhood- I say this as a resident who moved here for the close proximity to Midtown Manhattan (on the best in class 7 train), amazing access to world cuisine (+ subsequent Seamless options), killer bars with Queens beers on tap and a stellar selection of whiskeys and because real people live here- the ones who raise their kids in NYC, like I did, and plan to retire. this isn't Brooklyn- this isn't for transient folks, for hipsters- although it has its own unique charm and cool. there's nothing you'll need that you don't have access to within a few blocks.
we rented this apartment for our moms and aunt, who were in town for our son's graduation. after they were agreeable to the point of boasting of their health that they could deal with a fourth floor walkup, we dubbed it the Golden Girls Suite. there are a few quirks in this pre-war building, but even those old and sometimes difficult ladies left happy, and we will be calling upon Sen and Dennis if we have future guests that want to stay close by.
the apartment itself is basic, but just ask if you need anything, and they really do their best to accommodate! the space is well utilized with beds and futons, and there is space for probably 10 people to hang out and sleep comfortably. it's maybe 2 or 3 minute walk to the 7 train and <5 minute walk to a 10 minute busride to Greenpoint or a 20-25 minute busride to Williamsburg. you can also take a car to those spots and Bushwick or Astoria or Long Island City for $8-15. I should also suggest you go east and walk to Woodside for more amazing restaurants, or head along the 7 to Jackson Heights for Himalayan and Indian food or Flushing for Chinese food- it's the largest Chinatown in NYC.
this is real NYC over here with amazing access to Manhattan and hip spots on the Northside of Brooklyn.