Any real New Yorker who knows pizza, would not guess Pizza Hut, because they never had it. They only know the "authentic" pizza. The Hipsters probably know Pizza Hut very well.
If you live in NYC, or plan a trip there, go to Rosa's Pizza in Maspeth or Middle Village Queens, and get their Sicilian Pizza. It is absolutely the best! I do not live in NYC anymore, but having lived there for 62 years, I can tell you it is the best. I really miss it.