The coordination compound [Pb(INA)2] (INA = isonicotinate, NC5H4-4-) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. Its structure was confirmed by X-ray crystallography. The single-crystal X-ray data of this compound show a three-dimensional wave-like metal-organic framework as a result of INA ligand bridging. The lead atom has an unsymmetrical eight-coordinate geometry, coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms from the INA ligand. The arrangement of the INA ligands exhibits a coordination gap around the Pb atom occupied possibly by a stereoactive lone pair of electrons on lead(II), with the coordination around lead atoms being hemidirected. There are π-π stacking interactions between adjacent parallel INA ligands which act as a pillar that increases the gap in the coordination geometry around Pb(II). Photoluminescence properties of the compound have been examined in the solid state at room temperature. The compound has photoluminescence with maximum emission located in the UV region.