Welcome to Sunnyside
Sunnyside is one of the friendliest corners of Queens, and Bruno Braces is proud to care for the families who live here. If you’re looking for an experienced orthodontist near Sunnyside, NY, Dr. Robert W. Bruno has been creating healthy, beautiful smiles in western Queens since 1991. Every treatment plan is built around the patient, with the personal attention you’d expect from a neighbor.
Our practice offers a full range of orthodontic treatments for children, teens, and adults, including:
- Traditional metal braces
- Invisalign and Invisalign Teen clear aligners
- Clear ceramic braces
- Self-ligating braces
- Interceptive orthodontics for younger patients
Getting here is easy. Our office is at 68-03 41st Avenue in Woodside, just east of Sunnyside. Take the 7 train from 40th Street or 46th Street a few stops to 69th Street, and you’ll be a short walk from our door. By car, the trip takes only a few minutes.
A Brief History of Sunnyside
Long before it became a busy residential neighborhood, Sunnyside was farmland. Dutch and English settlers farmed the area in the 1600s. The neighborhood’s name comes from “Sunnyside Hill,” an estate the Bragaw family owned starting in 1690. For more than two centuries, the hillside stayed mostly rural.
That changed in the early 1900s. The Queensboro Bridge opened in 1909, and the Pennsylvania Railroad bought up the old estate lands to build the huge Sunnyside Yard, which opened in 1910. When the elevated 7 train arrived along Queens Boulevard in 1917, Sunnyside became an easy commute to Manhattan, and new residents poured in.
The neighborhood’s best-known chapter began in 1924, when architects Clarence Stein and Henry Wright started building Sunnyside Gardens. Completed in 1928, this planned community of brick rowhouses around shared courtyards became a national model for well-designed city housing. The writer and architecture critic Lewis Mumford lived there, and the area was named a historic district in 2007.
Sunnyside also has a proud athletic past. In the early 1900s, Celtic Park, home of the Irish-American Athletic Club, hosted track meets and trained Olympic gold medalists. The Celtic Park Apartments now stand on the old grounds, a reminder of the Irish roots that still shape the neighborhood.
Living and Working in Sunnyside
Sunnyside combines small-town warmth with big-city convenience. Midtown Manhattan is about 20 minutes away by subway, which makes the neighborhood popular with commuters who want quieter, tree-lined streets at the end of the day. Local businesses along Queens Boulevard, Greenpoint Avenue, and Skillman Avenue keep the economy lively.
The Sunnyside Shines business district hosts festivals, holiday lighting, and the popular Taste of Sunnyside event. Families enjoy the area’s playgrounds, community programs, and neighborhood schools, and LaGuardia Community College is close by in Long Island City. Above all, Sunnyside is wonderfully diverse, with neighbors from around the world sharing their cultures, languages, and food.
The Must-Sees of Sunnyside
Here are a few local favorites just minutes from our Woodside office:
- Sunnyside Gardens Park: One of only two private parks in New York City, this three-acre green space has served Sunnyside Gardens residents since the 1920s with gardens, play areas, and seasonal events.
- Thalia Spanish Theatre: Founded in 1977, this small theater on Greenpoint Avenue is the only bilingual Hispanic theater in Queens. It presents flamenco, tango, musicals, and plays all year.
- Bliss Plaza and the Sunnyside Arch: Bliss Plaza is a pedestrian plaza under the 7 train at 46th Street and a relaxing place to sit. The well-known Sunnyside sign arching over Queens Boulevard makes a classic photo backdrop.
- Sunnyside Greenmarket: This weekly farmers market on Skillman Avenue brings fresh produce, baked goods, and local flavor to the neighborhood.
- Sunnyside Gardens Historic District: Stroll through these charming blocks to see the original 1920s architecture and leafy shared courtyards.
- Greenpoint Avenue and Queens Boulevard Dining: Sunnyside’s restaurants serve food from around the world, including Thai, Nepali, Salvadoran, Turkish, and classic Irish pub fare.
Schedule Your Free Consultation with Your Neighborhood Orthodontist
At Bruno Braces, we believe everyone deserves a smile they love to share. Dr. Bruno and our friendly team offer free consultations and flexible payment plans, and we accept a wide range of insurance plans to keep treatment simple and affordable. When you need a trusted orthodontist near Sunnyside, NY, we’re right around the corner. Call us today at 718-565-7242 to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile.
