N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 157: Application of chapter limited

§ 157. Application of chapter limited. Where, by special or local laws

affecting the city, a superintendent of buildings is provided for, the

provisions of this chapter shall not affect the manner of appointment,

tenure or term of office, removal or salary or compensation of such

superintendent, or impair any of the powers or duties possessed by or

conferred upon him under or by virtue of such special or local laws.