I seem to remember something about the NY Style originating at the original Ray’s (Prince St.)? I also remember first trying a slice during the 1980s at the 11th and 6th Ave version. Pretty sure that location is long defunct. High quality? Hell no. But it was a no frills slice with thin crust that you could fold and had to eat standing in a not very hygienic environment. There’s a dreaded knock-off at 63rd and Lex (only 5.5 blocks from their lodging). I seriously doubt it’ll be a quality product, but it’ll be NY Style from “Famous Original Ray’s” and eaten while standing. The O.P. didn’t mention quality or fear of indigestion.
There was an article a few years ago in the Wall Street Journal I think. Some guy ate at and rated literally every slice place in Manhattan. Pizza Suprema came in first.
I’ve always made a point of getting to Motorino’s when I’m in NYC. Great stuff. Heard Locali in Carroll Gardens supposed to be amazing. DiFara used to be the cult classic street pie, but last I heard it had shut down.
I am surprised Suprema is not more popular, but the lines have increased over the years. I guess it is just a solid slice joint in a gritty area of town, and not a fancy pizzeria to draw the tourist hordes. Works for me, but unfortunately am gluten free.
If so, probably just another “re-modeling”. The old floors let loose change (and higher-denomination bills) disappear. A prior “re-modeling” was to accommodate foot-weary DoH inspectors, who patronized more often expected.