Does this location have security cameras or security staff? I would like to visit, but I prefer locations with 24 hour surveillance. I know it doesn't prevent much but it makes reporting easier.

I don't remember seeing cameras. The entrance/exit is key controlled. Not the best hostel I've stayed in. It seems to have become a harbor for a LOT of ppl who are not citizens and are staying for free while we are paying. I guess someone has to pay, right? Not the best ran hostel either, no one ever answers the phone. I suggest what I am going to do, and that is to stay at a cleaner and better ran establishment my next trip to NY. This place is ran down and I'm not sure they care.

Access to elevators and lobby are key controlled and there is always an employee working the front desk in the lobby. Not sure about cameras.

I'm not sure - I know they have cameras - I didn't see security staff tho.