There are bricks, and then there are BRICKS....some are cheap, some are well made. Makes a big difference.

"The compressive strength of bricks produced in the USA ranges from about 1000 lbf/in² to 15,000 lbf/in² (7 to 105 megapascals), varying according to the use to which the bricks are to be put."

see here

(The Chrysler building in New York is 1000+ feet, but one can debate HOW the brick is used & laid....)