diff --git a/geodata_pipeline/buildings.py b/geodata_pipeline/buildings.py
index 51df4ea..4ae0ce9 100644
--- a/geodata_pipeline/buildings.py
+++ b/geodata_pipeline/buildings.py
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ def _extract_texture_from_vrt(bounds: Tuple[float, float, float, float], vrt_ds:
             gdal.VSIFSeekL(f, 0, 0)
             data = gdal.VSIFReadL(1, size, f)
             gdal.VSIFCloseL(f)
-            gdal.VSIUnlink(mem_path)
+            gdal.Unlink(mem_path)
             return data
     except Exception as exc:
         print(f"[buildings] failed to extract texture from VRT: {exc}")