N.Y. SCC Law § 157
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Application of chapter limited
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§ 157. Application of chapter limited. Where, by special or local laws\naffecting the city, a superintendent of buildings is provided for, the\nprovisions of this chapter shall not affect the manner of appointment,\ntenure or term of office, removal or salary or compensation of such\nsuperintendent, or impair any of the powers or duties possessed by or\nconferred upon him under or by virtue of such special or local laws.\n
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