Richard Herman is one of New York’s premier contractors (DCA# 0959159). He is an expert in interior and exterior building repairs, as well as home improvement. As the head of Richard Construction – the predecessor to Top Hat’s Contracting group – he consistently exceeded client expectations by providing meticulous on-time/on-budget services. Richard specializes in problem-solving and troubleshooting. He has earned a solid reputation in the industry and is often called in on complex projects to solve the unsolvable.

Richard has had several careers previous to his contracting profession. Each has revolved around delivering what clients need, when they need it. As a newspaperman at The New York Times for 10 years, Richard was responsible for getting daily stories in on time. The presses don’t wait. This experience has inspired his rare ability to finish contracting projects when promised.

Richard also spent 10 years as a portrait photographer, so he understands both beauty and character. For the past 30 years in his private life, Richard has been managing apartments for his family holdings, as well as serving as board president of a 135-unit co-op building.