1957
Ron Kates joins Bert J. Friedman & Associates creating the pioneer leasing, management, and development company for commercial property in Beverly Robertson neighborhood.
1963
Firm becomes exclusive leasing agents for new ten-story International Design Center on Beverly Boulevard, area's first high-rise concentration of designer showrooms. Building later known as the ICM Building when it houses top talent agents in the entertainment industry.
1967
Firm becomes exclusive leasing agents for Robertson Plaza, a 200,000 square foot complex on Robertson Boulevard, another large facility dedicated to the design trade. Building today is the Pacific Theaters Building.
1970
Instrumental in acquisition of parcels of land that would make up site, becomes exclusive leasing agent for newly constructed Pacific Design Center, a project firm conceived as first large scale wholesale mart dedicated to the design trade.
1976
Firm renamed Ronald S. Kates & Company, continues providing exceptional services for existing as well as new commercial real estate clients.
1978
Janet Vandever joins from hospitality industry, bringing her expertise specializing in leasing, sales, and property management. Janet, a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Vice-President since 2000, active in all aspects of brokerage, directs day to day operation and management of RSK&CO.
1984
City of West Hollywood incorporates. Ron Kates is founding chairman of West Hollywood Visitors & Convention Bureau.
1996
Ronald S. Kates & Company founds Avenues of Art and Design as business improvement district - Melrose Avenue, Beverly, and Robertson Boulevards.
2000
Since landmark leasing of corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard to
John Varvatos the following is a partial list of our current clients:Stella McCartney - William Sonoma Home - Boffi - Diva, Inc. - Nickel Mine - Jovani - Maxalto - Cassini - Duxiana - Linea, Inc. - D & G - Gregory's - Kitson Men - Peri A - DDC - Kitson Studio - Lauren Moshi - Gray - Downs View Kitchens - Lemonade - Mass Beverly - Artemide - Studio Becker - Niche - Petrossian - Kartel - Alessi - Ducati - Gloster - Camerich -
Cache - Petit Tresor - Eskandar - Christian Louboutin Men - Viper Room - Nosh of Beverly Hills - Bedford & Burns - 901 Salon - The Face Place - V Wine Bar - Visionnaire
2018
RSK&CO completes lease agreements with DDC for 147 N. Robertson, guides Visionnaire into 146 N. Robertson, and as keystone of unprecedented massive redevelopment project brokers sale of 8866 Sunset Boulevard and 8850 Sunset Boulevard.
